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ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/
AF
Auto Focus
CCD
Charge Coupled Device
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
D250(i)/D270(i)
VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/
AF
CCD
LCD
ELECTRONICS
93/68 CEE
D250(i)/D270(i)
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE
AD68-00709K

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/ VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/ D250(i)/D270(i) D250(i)/D270(i) Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of 89/336CEE 73/23 CEE Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ........6 ..........6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ......11 ..........11 Features ..........................11 ..........................11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ................12 ..................12 Front & Left View ......................13 ......................13 Left side View ........................
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ..........35 ............35 Use of various Functions ....................35 ......................35 Setting menu items ....................35 ......................35 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ..........36 VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)]..............
  • Page 4 Connecting to a DV device ..................78 ......................78 Connecting to a PC ....................78 ....................... 79 System requirements ....................79 VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i ...... 79 Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) ..79 ....80 VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] USB interface ....80 (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ..........
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Image Format ......................85 ....................... 85 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ................. 85 ....................85 MEMORY FILE NUMBER ..................... 86 ......................86 Selecting the image quality ....................87 ......................87 Select the image quality ................... 87 ...................... 87 Number of images on the Memory Stick ..............87 ....................

  • Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1.

  • Page 7: Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. STBY If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect...

  • Page 9: Note Regarding The Lens

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.

  • Page 10: Precautions Regarding The Lithium Battery

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 • IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

  • Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. A/V 5.

  • Page 13: Front & Left View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 7. TFT LCD 4. S- 8. DC( 1. Lens 6. Internal MIC 2. Infrared Light (see page 67) 7. TFT LCD Monitor 67 ) (see page 31) 3. Remote Sensor 7.

  • Page 14: Left Side View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q( EASY MULTI FADE 3. PB ZOOM MEMORY S.SHOW STICK ZOOM TAPE TAPE EJECT DISPLAY FW D SE AR CH 1. Function buttons M.PLAY PLAYER CAMERA (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/ VP-D230(i)/ D270(i) only) D250(i)/D270(i)) : (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 63)

  • Page 15: Right & Top View

    10. DV 78 ) (see page 32) DV out (VP-D200/D230/ (VP-D200/D230/ 58 ) D250/D270) D250/D270) 4. Slow Shutter Button DV in/out (VP-D200i/D230i/ (VP-D200i/ 5. PHOTO (see page 58) D250i/D270i) D230i/D250i/D270i) 5. PHOTO Button 11. USB Jack (see page 80) 11. USB...

  • Page 16: Rear & Bottom View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 5. START/STOP FADE S.SHOW 1. MENU 2. MENU TAPE EJECT (VOL/MF) ( SEA RCH 4. TAPE EJECT 1. MENU Button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 1. MENU 28 ) 2.

  • Page 17: Remote Control (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) 18. DISPLAY( 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP( 3. SELF TIMER( 4. ZERO MEMORY( 5. PHOTO SEARCH( 16. X2 6. A.DUB( 15. DATE/TIME( (FF)( (SLOW)( (REW)( (PLAY)( (STILL)( (STOP)( 11. F. ADV( 1.

  • Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Cam And Player Modes)

    23. DIS (see page 48) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) 24. Volume control (see page 34) 23. DIS 25. Audio playback channel 26. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) (see page 79) 26. DV IN DV VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i) 27. DEW (see page 7) 28. Message Line 27.

  • Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play Modes)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) A. Folder number-file number (see page 85) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D.

  • Page 20: Preparation

    ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : ✤ You purchase the camcorder. The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, ✤...

  • Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation

    ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of ✤ the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under ✤...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. ZOOM START/STOP Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Power Source

    ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.

  • Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on. ✤ The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. Zoom It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder ✤ switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are ✤...

  • Page 26: Battery Level Display

    ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used 20~40% 40~80% c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used 80~95% e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤...

  • Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply ✤ excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) LENS CAP 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.

  • Page 29: Record Search (Rec Search)

    ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for STBY more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to START/STOP OFF and then back to CAM.

  • Page 30: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal ✤ Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are ✤ recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...

  • Page 32: Using The Viewfinder

    ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. MENU SELECTOR You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL (VP-D270(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the SUPER BACK LIGHT MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. VP-D270(i)) MENU SELECTOR When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT...

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. ✤ 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Lcd During Play

    AV IN If a cable is connected to the AV jack, you can hear sound from the speaker when AV IN/OUT MODE on MENU is set to AV IN. (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i You can hear sound from speaker by removing the VOL.

  • Page 35: Advanced Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode SUB MENU FUNCTIONS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ CLOCK SET Setting the time CLOCK SET ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control WL.

  • Page 36: Set The Camcorder To Cam Or Player Mode And M.rec Or M.play Mode (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    Selecting OSD on/off of TV TV DISPLAY : This Function works in VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) MODEL only. VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) : This Function works in VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i MODEL only. VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and PLAYER( M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) M.REC...

  • Page 37: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital Digital functions NIGHT NIGHT Mode special PHOTO SLOW CAPTURE CAPTURE PHOTO SLOW D.ZOOM effects D.ZOOM Operating Mode (TAPE) SHUTTER (TAPE) SHUTTER DIS( D.ZOOM D.ZOOM( ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕...

  • Page 38: Clock Set

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY ✤ PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY CLOCK modes. ✤ DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME 1.

  • Page 39: Wl. Remote (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) WL. REMOTE VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) ✤ ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY WL. REMOTE M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the ✤...

  • Page 40: Beep Sound

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND ✤ ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY BEEP SOUND M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. ✤ Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you MENU BEEP SOUND change a setup value.

  • Page 41: Shutter Sound (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording G SHUTTER SOUND G SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) ✤ ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function PHOTO SHUTTER SOUND is working. ✤ Determine whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND ✤...

  • Page 42: Demonstration

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION ✤ ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more ✤ DEMONSTRATION easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.

  • Page 43: Program Ae

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE ✤ ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and ✤ PROGRAM AE apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤...

  • Page 44: Setting The Program Ae

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE MENU 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL PROGRAM AE CAMERA WHT. BALANCE MENU SELECTOR MEMORY D.ZOOM 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA VIEWER CAMERA MENU SELECTOR...

  • Page 45: Wht.balance White Balance

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique ✤ image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤...

  • Page 46: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out ✤ ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.

  • Page 47: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom ✤ ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. 10X 10 ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you ✤ ✤ zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability.

  • Page 48: Dis Digital Image Stabilizer

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) DIS Digital Image Stabilizer ✤ ✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for ✤ any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

  • Page 49: Dse (Digital Special Effects) Select

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT DSE Digital Special Effects ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your ✤ recording by adding various special effects. ✤...

  • Page 50: Selecting An Effect

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. CAM MODE INITIAL MENU 2. Press the MENU button. CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA MENU SELECTOR CAMERA MENU SELECTOR...

  • Page 51: Rec Mode

    ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER PLAYER VP-D200i/ D230i/D250i/D270i REC MODE (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode ✤ SP standard play LP long play and in LP (long play) mode.

  • Page 52: Audio Mode

    ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER PLAYER VP-D200i/ D230i/D250i/D270i AUDIO MODE (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ✤ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.

  • Page 53: Wind Cut

    ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER PLAYER VP-D200i/ D230i/D250i/D270i WIND CUT (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise ✤ WIND CUT while recording. When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along WIND CUT with the sound of the wind.

  • Page 54: Date/Time

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME ✤ ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY DATE/TIME M.PLAY modes. ✤ DATE/TIME ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.

  • Page 55: Tv Display

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY ✤ ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY TV DISPLAY TV M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ✤...

  • Page 56: Using Quick Menu

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ M.REC ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the ✤ MENU SELECTOR MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.

  • Page 57: Setting The Quick Menu

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording I WHT. BALANCE (see page 45) I WHT.BALANCE Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU WHT.BALANCE MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE SELECTOR values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between WHT.BALANCE AUTO Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.

  • Page 58: Shutter Speed & Exposure

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAM mode. ✤ ✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAM and M.REC modes. ✤ M.REC ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick ✤...

  • Page 59: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) SLOW SHUTTER ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ SLOW SHUTTER ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow ✤ moving objects. 1.

  • Page 60: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) EASY ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ✤ EASY The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. EASY 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2.

  • Page 61: Mf/Af Manual Focus/Auto Focus

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus ✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. ✤ M.REC ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus AF/MF feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your ✤...

  • Page 62: Blc (Back Light Compensation)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation ✤ BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ * BLC * BLC M.REC ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ✤ The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...

  • Page 63: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ FADE ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special ✤ effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.

  • Page 64: Audio Dubbing (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Audio dubbing VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ AUDIO DUBBING ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in ✤ SP mode with 12bit sound.

  • Page 65: Dubbed Audio Playback

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback MENU 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. PLAYER MODE A / V SET MENU SELECTOR 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 3.

  • Page 66: Photo Image Recording

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. PHOTO The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, release the button. PHOTO 2. Reless the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button PHOTO again in 2 seconds.

  • Page 67: Night Capture (0 Lux Recording)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM/ ✤ M.REC M.REC mode. NIGHT CAPTURE NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record ✤ NIGHT CAPTURE a subject in darkness. 1.

  • Page 68: Power Night Capture

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM mode. ✤ POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more ✤ brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤...

  • Page 69: Various Recording Techniques

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for ✤ more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

  • Page 70: Playback

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ PLAYER Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor ✤...

  • Page 71: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO/VIDEO cable. AUDIO(R) The yellow plug : Video Video...

  • Page 72: Various Functions While In Player Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode PLAYER ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder ✤ PLAY/STILL STOP and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote ✤...

  • Page 73: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame) (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Still F.ADV G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. F.ADV The F.ADV function works in still mode only. PLAY/STILL G To resume normal playback, ✤...

  • Page 74: Zero Memory (Vp-D230(I)/D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER ✤ PLAYER modes. ZERO MEMORY ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following ✤...

  • Page 75: Pb Dse (Playback Digital Special Effects)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ PLAYER PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) ✤ PB DSE to tape playback or still images.

  • Page 76: Pb Zoom

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ PLAYER PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still ✤ PB ZOOM image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in PB ZOOM playback still mode 2.

  • Page 77: Recording In Player Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i Recording in PLAYER mode PLAYER ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. ✤ 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the...

  • Page 78: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer

    ENGLISH ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections IEEE 1394 i.LINK Connecting to a DV device ✤ ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.

  • Page 79: System Requirements

    Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i PLAYER 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from...

  • Page 80: Usb Interface

    ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤...

  • Page 81: Installing Dvc Media 5.1 Program

    ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program DVC Media 5.1 ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in ✤ DVC Media 5.1 adobe adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF). The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also Acrobat Reader (D:\help\) included on the CD.

  • Page 82: Using The "Removable Disk" Function

    ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a memory stick to a PC without additional add-on ✤ cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAM or PLAYER. memory CAM PLAYER 2.

  • Page 83: Memory Stick (Vp-D250(I)/D270(I) Only)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] MEMORY STICK (VP-D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D250(i)/D270(i)] ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the ✤ camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ✤...

  • Page 84: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick

    Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock. The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.

  • Page 85: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in ✤ JPEG DCIM JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. 100 SSDVC ✤...

  • Page 86: Memory File Number

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] MEMORY FILE NUMBER ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still ✤ images are stored in the Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Image Quality

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the image quality M.REC MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY MEMORY STICK INITIAL STICK.

  • Page 88: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. M.REC ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the ✤ Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK Recording images to a Memory Stick MEMORY STICK TAPE 1.

  • Page 89: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a ✤...

  • Page 90: Viewing Still Images

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Viewing Still images ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ✤ Single : To view an image frame by frame. Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.

  • Page 91: To View The Multi Display

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] To view the Multi Display MEMORY STICK 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. PLAYER 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, MULTI press the MULTI button.

  • Page 92: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette ✤ PHOTO ✤ onto a Memory Stick. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. PLAYER PLAYER MODE 1.

  • Page 93: Marking Images For Printing

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print ✤ DPOF ( ✤ format. DPOF ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a ✤...

  • Page 94: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ✤ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. MEMORY STICK M.PLAY MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. INITIAL CAMERA PLAYER...

  • Page 95: Deleting Still Images

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the ✤ ✤ image protection.

  • Page 96: Formatting The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all ✤ MEMORY FORMAT( images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤...

  • Page 97: Mpeg Recording

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] MPEG RECORDING MPEG ✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory ✤ Stick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK MEMORY 1.

  • Page 98: Selecting The Moving Picture Sizes

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Selecting the moving picture sizes MEMORY STICK 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. M.REC MODE INITIAL 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. CAMERA M.PLAY SELECT MEMORY PHOTO QUALITY VIEWER MPEG4 SIZE...

  • Page 99: Mpeg Playback

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] MPEG Playback MPEG ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ MPEG M.PLAY ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker ✤...

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on ✤ the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.

  • Page 101: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER PLAYER mode.

  • Page 102: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. ✤ Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the 100V 240V 50/60Hz supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, ✤ perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Informs that... Action Blinking the battery pack is almost discharged.

  • Page 104: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode M.REC/M.PLAY (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] Display Informs that... Action Blinking MEMORY There is no Memory stick in the MEMORY STICK! slow Insert a Memory Stick. STICK camcorder. There is not enough memory to Change to a new Memory Stick.
  • Page 105 ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest ✤ Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. Check the POWER switch is set to CAM.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω Audio output -7.5dBs (600Ω terminated) S-video S- Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω DV input/output VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i: 4pin special in/out -7.5dBs (600Ω connector, VP-D200/D230/D250//D270 : out only VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i: 4 USB output Mini-B type connector...

  • Page 107: Index

    ENGLISH ENGLISH INDEX - A - - M - - A - - L - Accessories ........12 Memory Stick ......83, 84 ........77 ..........72 Audio dubbing ........64 MF/AF ..........61 ZERO MEMORY ..74 - B - AUDIO MODE ........
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