Samsung VP-D451 инструкция обслуживания

ENGLISH Digital Video Camcor der Owner’ s Instruction Book Before oper ating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly , and retain it for future ref erence. AF A uto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/ D454(i)/D455(i) AF CCD LCD VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/ D454(i)/D455(i) This product meets the int[...]

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Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation ma y cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder . 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger . 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top . 4. Recording when lo[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions T ele vision programmes , video tapes, D VD titles, films, and other programme materials may be cop yr ighted. Unauthorized copying of cop yrighted material may be against the la w . All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with y our Samsung product are tra[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer . The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical w aste. Notes regarding the Battery Pac k ■ Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are availab le at a SAMSUNG retailer . ■ Make sure that the Ba[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder . Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight [...]

ENGLISH 10 10 1. 2. 3 3. / 00:00 1.JAN.2005 ■ ■ Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions regarding the external lithium batter y for the remote control 1. The camcorder’ s built-in lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings, e ven if the battery pack or A C adapter is remov ed. 2.[...]

ENGLISH 11 11 ■ ■ IEEE1394 IEEE1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK DV ■ USB VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) USB ■ PHO TO PHOTO Camera ■ 900x 900 ■ TFT TFT ■ DIS Digital Image Stabiliser DIS ■ ■ BLC Back Light Compensation BLC ■ Program AE Program AE / ■ VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) - - USB ■ MPEG VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) MPEG ■ VP-D454(i)/D4[...]

Make sure that the f ollowing basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC P ower Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-A V Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) 5. Instruction Book 6. USB Cable (VP-D453(i)/ D454(i)/D455(i) only) 7. Software CD (VP-D453(i)/ D454(i)/D455(i) only) 8. Lens Cov er 9. L[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder F ront & Left Vie w 1. Lens 2. LED Light (see page 49) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Remote Sensor (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 4. Hand Strap Hook 5. Internal MIC 6. EASY .Q button (see page 40) 7. TFT LCD Screen 8. IEEE1394 Jack 9. USB Jack (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 10. A V/S-Video Jack 11. J[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder Left Side View 1. Speaker 2. Mode Switch (MEMOR Y/T APE) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. DISPLA Y (see page 25) 4. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. Viewfinder 6. Function buttons 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM (see page 49/74) - EASY .Q - : REW REC SEARCH – REV : FF REC SEARCH + FWD : PLA Y/STILL F ADE S.SHO W(SLIDE SHO W) : S[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder Right & T op View 1. Menu Selector (V OL/MF) 2. MENU button 3. Start/Stop button 4. Po wer Switch (CAMERA or PLA YER) 5. DC Jack 6. T APE EJECT 7. Zoom Lever 8. PHO T O button (see page 67) 9. External MIC 10. Cassette Door ENGLISH 15 15 1. Menu selector V OL/MF / 2. MENU 3. Star t/Stop / 4. CAMERA PLA YER 5. DC [...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Memory Card Slot (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 2. Charging indicator 3. RESET button (see page 52) 4. T ripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) VP-D453(i) only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC ENG[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder Remote Control (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 1. PHOT O (see page 67) 2. ST ART/ST OP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 4. ZERO MEMOR Y (see page 42) 5. PHOT O SEARCH (see page 67) 6. A.DUB (see page 76) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLA Y) 10. / (Direction) (see page 72) 11. F . ADV (see pa ge 73) 12. (ST OP) 13. (STILL) 14. (S[...]

Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very impor tant to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before y ou begin your recording. The Hand strap enables you to: - Hold the Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the position of your hand. 1. Inser t the Hand s[...]

Preparation ✤ Y ou need to inser t or replace the Lithium battery when: - Y ou purchase the Camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ P osition the Lithium battery in the Lithium batter y holder , with the positiv e ( ) terminal face up . ✤ Be careful not to rev erse the polarity of the battery . [ Notes ] ■ The Lithium battery must[...]

Preparation Connecting a P ower Source There are two types of pow er source that can be connected to your Camcorder . - The AC P ower adapter and AC Cord: used f or indoor recording. - The Batter y pac k: used for outdoor recording. 1. Connect the AC P ower adapter to the A C Cord. 2. Connect the AC Cord to a w all sock et. [ Notes ] ■ Y ou must [...]

✤ The amount of continuous recording time av ailable depends on. - The type and capacity of the Batter y pac k you are using. - How often the zoom function is used. It is recommended that you ha ve se v eral batteries av ailable. 1. Attach the Battery pack to the Camcorder . 2. Connect the AC P ower adapter to an A C Cord and connect the AC Cord [...]

ENGLISH 22 22 ✤ ✤ ■ 32°F 0°C 104°F 40°C ■ 32°F 0°C ■ 32°F 0°C 104°F 40°C ■ ■ ■ ■ SB-LSM 80 SB-LSM 160 ■ SB-LSM 80 SB-LSM 160 1 20 3 1 20 2 40 1 30 3 Preparation T able of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery T ype. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it s witches off and the Viewfinder switches on automati[...]

Preparation The battery level displa y indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery pack. a. Fully charged b . 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (Blinking) (The Camcorder will turn off soon. Change the battery as soon as possible) [ Notes ] ■ Please refer to the T able on page 22 f or approximate contin uous r[...]

Preparation OSD (On Screen Displa y in Camera/Pla yer Modes) 1. Battery Level (see page 23) 2. Digital Effects mode(see pag e 64) 3. EASY .Q (see page 40) 4. DIS (see page 60) 5. Program AE (see page 62) 6. White Balance mode (see page 58) 7. Shutter Speed (see page 56) 8. Exposure (see page 56) 9. Manual Focus (see page 57) 10. Date/Time (see page[...]

1. Photo Quality 2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator 3. Image Counter T otal number of recordab le still images. 4. Image Recording and Loading indicator 5. Erase Protection indicator (see pa ge 96) 6. Print Mark (see page 107) 7. Folder Number-File Number (see pa ge 88) 8. JPEG Image Size 9. Slide Show ■ T urning OSD on/off Press the DISPLA Y b utto[...]

System Menu Setting Selecting the OSD Language ✤ The Language function works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Select the appropriate OSD language from OSD List. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list wil[...]

System Menu Setting ✤ Clock setup works in Camera/Pla y er/M.Cam/M.Play er modes. ✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the Date/Time . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The me[...]

✤ The Remote function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ The Remote option allows you to enab le or disable the remote control for use with the Camcorder . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu select[...]

System Menu Setting Setting the Beep Sound ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/ M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Y ou can tur n the Beep Sound on or off . When on, each press of a button sounds a beep . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press [...]

✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both Play er and M.Cam modes. ✤ Y ou can tur n the Shutter Sound on or off . When on, a simulated shutter click of a camera will sound while taking pictures . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. If the P ower s witch is set to CAMERA mode, set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . If the P ower s wit[...]

✤ Before y ou begin: Make sure that there is no tape inser ted in the Camcorder . (see page 36) ✤ Demonstration automatically shows y ou the major functions that are included with your Camcorder so that y ou may use them more easily . ✤ The Demonstration function ma y only be used in the Camera mode without a tape inserted in the Camcorder . [...]

✤ This function works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes . ✤ Y our Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch Colour Liquid Cr ystal Display(LCD) screen, which enab les you to vie w what you are recording or playing bac k directly . ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for e xample), y ou [...]

✤ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ The Date and Time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mo[...]

Display Men u Setting Setting the TV Display ✤ The TV Displa y function works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Y ou can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). - Off: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder only . - On: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder and TV . - Use the DISPLA Y button located at [...]

Basic Recording ✤ The Viewfinder will w ork when the LCD screen is closed. The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images. 1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder . 2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the picture. [ Notes ] ■ Viewing the sun or any s[...]

Basic Recording Inser ting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inser ting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessiv e f orce, as it ma y cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini D V cassettes. 1. T urn on your Camcorder , then slide the T APE EJECT switch on the upper of the Camcorder and open the cassette d[...]

Basic Recording ✤ While recording, it is very impor tant to hold the Camcorder correctly . ✤ Fix the lens cov er firmly by clipping it to the hand strap . (see page 18) 1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against y our side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD screen to suppor t and adjust it[...]

Basic Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques ma y be required for more dr amatic results. 1. General recording. 2. Downwar d recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recor ding. Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below . 4. Self recording. Making a recording viewing the LCD scre[...]

Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder . (see page 20) (A Battery pack or a AC P ower adapter) Inser t a cassette . (see page 36) 2. Remov e the Lens cov er . 3. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . ■ Open the LCD screen. ■ Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) Make sure t[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The EASY .Q mode works only in Camera mode. ✤ The EASY .Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. By pressing the EASY .Q button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings [...]

Basic Recording Record Sear ch (REC SEARCH) When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in STBY mode for more than 5 min utes without being used, it will switch off automatically . T o use it again, press the Start/Stop button or set the P ow er switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This auto power off f eature is designed to sav e battery[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The Zero Memory function works in both Camera and Player modes. ✤ Y ou can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playbac k. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the ZERO MEMOR Y button on the remote control before the recording or during pla yback at [...]

Basic Recording ✤ The Self Timer function works only in Camera mode. ✤ When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is display ed in the LCD scree[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the siz e of the subject in a scene. ✤ Y ou can zoom using variable z oom speeds. ✤ Use these features f or different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom f eature can lead to unprof essional looking resu[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The T ele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode. ✤ Effectiv e f ocal distance in T ele Macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches) ~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches). 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appe[...]

Basic Recording ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Macro , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu s[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The F ade function works only in Camera mode. ✤ Y ou can give your recording a prof essional look b y using special effects such as f ade in at the beginning of a sequence or f ade out at the end of a sequence. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Before r[...]

Basic Recording ✤ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ Back lighting e xists 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; the person’ s f ace is too dark to distinguish his/her features . -[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The Color Nite function works only in Camera mode. ✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. ✤ The Color Nite function may produce a brighter image. ✤ The LED light can be used with Color Nite function only . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The LED light enables you to record a su[...]

50 50 ENGLISH VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i VP-D454(i)/D455(i) Camera Tape Record Memory 62, 63 58 64, 65 45, 46 60, 61 66 67 105 77 53 54 55 75 89 90, 91 102, 103 98, 99 98 96, 97 107, 108 106 100 92 Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Macro DIS Digital Zoom Photo Search Photo Copy Audio Select Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind [...]

ENGLISH 51 51 Display System LCD Bright LCD Colour Date/Time TV Display Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Shutter Sound USB Version USB USB Connect USB Language Demonstration ( ) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 32 32 33 34 27 28 29 30 82 81 26 31 / USB USB OSD ( ): VP-D45[...]

Adv anced Recor ding Function availability in eac h Mode O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : Y ou cannot change the requested mode. : The requested mode will work. ✩ : The requested mode will work. (operating mode data will be back ed up .) [ Note ] When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will b[...]

✤ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Play er (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only) modes. ✤ This Camcorder records and plays bac k in SP (standard pla y) mode and in LP (long play) mode . - SP (standard play): This mode per mits 60 minutes of recording time with a D VM60 tape. - LP (long play): This mode per mits 90 minutes of record[...]

Selecting the A udio Mode ✤ The Audio Mode function w orks in both Camera and Play er modes. ✤ This Camcorder records sound in two wa ys. (12Bit, 16Bit) - 12Bit: Y ou can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main (Sound1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the Sub (Sound2) track[...]

✤ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Play er (Audio dub bing) modes. Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings. ✤ The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low pitched tones sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the win[...]

Adv anced Recor ding ✤ The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode. ✤ The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press th[...]

✤ The Auto F ocus/Manual F ocus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature , as it enables you to concentrate on the creativ e side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing ma y be necessary under cer tain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.[...]

✤ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ Y ou may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image colour . ■ Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the Whit[...]

Adv anced Recor ding ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select White Balance , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu[...]

✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates f or any shaking or hand mov ement while holding the Camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: - Recording with the optical zoom (Under 10x. DIS is not availab le in Digital Zoom mode.) - Recording[...]

Adv anced Recor ding ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select DIS , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Men[...]

Adv anced Recor ding ✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode . ✤ The Program AE mode allo ws you to adjust shutter speeds and aper tures to suit diff erent recording conditions. ✤ They giv e you creativ e control ov er the depth of field. ■ Auto mode ( ) - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - T o be used in nor[...]

1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Program AE , then press the Me[...]

Adv anced Recor ding Applying Digital Eff ects ✤ The Digital Effect function w orks only in Camera mode. ✤ The Digital Effects enab le you to giv e a creative look to y our recording. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect f or the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect y ou wish to create. ✤ There are 11 digital effect mod[...]

Adv anced Recor ding Selecting the Digital Effects 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the lef[...]

✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode. ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achiev ed digitally , up to 900x when combined with optical zoom. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on ho w much you zoom in on the subject. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the MENU butt[...]

✤ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode s witch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the PHO T O button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds . 4. After the PHO T O has been recorded, the Camcorder returns to its previous mode. ✤ The Photo Searc[...]

Playbac k ✤ The Playbac k function works only in Pla yer mode. ✤ Y ou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Inser t the tape y ou wish to view . (see page 36) 4. Open the LCD screen. ■ Adjust the angle of the LCD screen [...]

Playbac k ✤ The Speaker works only in Pla yer mode . ✤ When you use the LCD screen f or pla yback, y ou will hear recorded sound from the built-in Speak er . - T ake the f ollowing steps to lo wer the volume or m ute the sound while playing a tape on the Camcorder . 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D4[...]

Playbac k ✤ The Playbac k function works only in Pla yer mode. ✤ It is easier to view a tape using the LCD screen as opposed to the viewfinder when in a mo ving automobile or outdoors. ✤ T o pla y bac k a tape, the tele vision must be P AL compatible. (see page 113) ✤ We recommend that y ou use the A C P ow er adapter as the power source fo[...]

Playbac k ✤ Y ou can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the Multi-A V cable. ■ The yellow jac k: Video ■ The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red jack: Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 4. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i[...]

Playbac k ✤ This function works only in Play er mode. ✤ The PLA Y , STILL, STOP , FF and REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote control. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The F .AD V(Frame adv ance), X2 and SLO W buttons are located on the remote control only . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ T o pre v ent tape and he[...]

Playbac k ■ Press the F .AD V button on the remote control while in still mode. - The Video adv ances frame b y frame each time you press the F .AD V button. - The F .AD V function works in still mode only . ■ T o resume normal playbac k, press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. - Forward fr ame advance Press the F .AD V button on the remote control in [...]

✤ The PB ZOOM function works in Play er mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables y ou to magnify the playbac k or still image. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Press the PB ZOOM button during pla yback or still mode. 4. The image is magnified star ting from the centre of i[...]

✤ A V In/Out function wor ks only in Play er mode. ✤ A V In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display it on LCD screen. Also, y ou can direct your video or image to external devices to record or pla y back. 1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR or TV with the Multi-A V cab le. (See pages 70~71) 2. Set the Po wer [...]

Playbac k ✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Play er Mode. ✤ Y ou cannot dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode . ✤ Y ou can add sound to the or iginal sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal or an exter nal microphone (not supplied) or other audio equipment. ✤ The origi[...]

Playbac k 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Inser t the dubbed tape and press the MENU button. 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select T ape , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Audio Select , then pres[...]

IEEE1394 Data T ransfer ■ Connecting to other D V standard products. A standard D V connection is quite simple. If a product has a D V jack, you can transf er data by connecting to the D V jack using the correct cable. NO TE: Please be careful since there are two types of D V por ts , (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin ter minal. ■ With a [...]

IEEE1394 Data T ransfer ■ CPU: f aster Intel ® P entium III™ 450MHz compatib le. ■ Operating system: Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP , Mac OS (9.1~10.2) ■ Main memory: more than 64 MB RAM ■ IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453i/D454i/D455i only) 3. Connec[...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) ✤ Y ou can easily transf er recorded files from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ If you transf er data to a PC, y ou need to install the software (D V Driver , [...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The USB Connect function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Using the USB cable, y ou can connect your Camcorder to a computer to copy y our movies and images from the Memory card (or built-in memory; VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only), or to a printer to print your images. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA Y[...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The USB V ersion function works only in M.Cam and M.Play er modes. ✤ T o ensure proper communication betw een the camcorder and a PC, please set the USB V ersion before connecting the Camcorder to a PC. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . 3. Press[...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ T o pla y back MPEG4 movies recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec programme should be installed. ✤ Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the programme. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disco[...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ T o use the PC Camera function, the D V Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC. ✤ Y ou can use this Camcorder as a PC Camera. This is useful when connecting to a Web site that pro vides video chatting functions. ✤ When using this camcorder for video conf ere[...]

USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ T o use USB streaming, the D V Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC . ✤ Y ou can vie w Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming. ✤ Y ou can also store it as a mo ving picture in the "a vi" file format, or as a still image in the "jpg"[...]

Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera. ■ Recording still images and MPEG4 movies ■ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movies - Single image - Slide show (Still images only) - Multi display (Still images only) ■ Protecting images against accidental erasure [...]

Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) Inserting and Ejecting the Memor y Card Inserting the Memor y Car d 1. Set the Po wer switch to OFF . 2. Remove the Lithium-ion battery from the rear of the Camcorder . 3. Inser t the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the rear of the Camcorder. [...]

✤ The still images that you recorded are sa ved in a JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are sa v ed in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder . - A file number from DCAM0001 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image. - Each folder[...]

✤ Built-in memory setting is available in the Pla yer/M.Cam /M.Play er modes. (VP-D454(i): 16MB/VP-D455(i): 64MB) ✤ Images can be stored and play ed back using the b uilt-in memory . Hence, set the memory type before storing and playing bac k images. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. If the P ower s witch is set to CAMERA mode[...]

✤ Photo Quality function works in Play er/M.Cam modes. ✤ Y ou can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. If the P ower s witch is set to CAMERA mode, set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . If the P ower s witch is set to PLA YER mode, set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the MENU but[...]

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Photo Quality , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or [...]

✤ File Number setting works only in M.Cam mode. ✤ File numbers are given to images in the order the y were recorded when they are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ Memory file numbers ma y be set as follo ws: ■ Series: When there are existing files, the ne w image will be named as the next n umber in the sequence. ■ Reset: When there are no fi[...]

✤ Y ou may take still images in M.Cam mode and store the images on the Memory Card. This function is useful when you want to tak e a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder . ✤ Y ou can take photos using the remote control. ✤ Audio will not be recorded with a Still image onto the Memory Card. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMER[...]

✤ This function works only in M.Player mode. Y ou can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the MENU. ✤ There are 3 ways to vie w recorded images. - Single Image: T o view an image frame by fr ame. - Slide Show: T o vie w all images automatically and in consecutive orde[...]

T o view the Multi Display 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. T o vie w six stored images on single screen, press the (MUL TI) button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Press / (REV/FWD) button to select an image. 4. T o return to single Playbac k mo[...]

✤ The Protection function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can protect impor tant images from accidental erasure. If you e x ecute format, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images o[...]

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Protect , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu selector to the lef[...]

✤ The Delete function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can erase the still images and moving images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images , you m ust first deactivate the image protection. (See page 96) ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recov ered. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set t[...]

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Delete , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu selector to the left [...]

✤ The Format function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can use the memory format functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ If you e xecute the memory format function, all images will be erased completely and[...]

✤ Y ou can record video with audio on the Memory Card. ✤ The screen format of the video to be recorded is 720x576. ✤ The MPEG Recording function works only in M.Cam mode. 1. Check whether Memory Card is inserted into the Camcorder. If it is not in the Camcorder, insert it into the slot. 2. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 3. Set the Mode s [...]

✤ The MPEG Playbac k function works only in M. Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can pla y the moving picture images on the Memory Card. Stereo audio is pla yed back at the same time . ✤ Playing bac k on a PC displa ys better quality than on a TV . 1. Set the P ower switch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode s witch to MEMOR Y . 3. Press the MENU b utton. ■ Th[...]

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select M.Play Select , then press the Menu selector . 3. Mov e the Menu selector [...]

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ✤ This function works only in Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can record still images from a cassette on a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to mo ve recorded m ultiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE [...]

✤ The Photo Copy function w orks only in Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can copy still images recorded with the photo function on a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the tape to the point which y ou wants. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the [...]

✤ The Copy to function w orks only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory Card to the built-in memory . 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memor y , t[...]

✤ The Print Mark function works only in M.Player mode. ✤ This Camcorder suppor ts the DPOF (Digital Print Order F ormat) print format. ✤ Y ou can automatically print images recorded on a Memor y Card with a printer suppor ting DPOF . ✤ There are 2 wa ys to make a Print Mark. - This File: Y ou can set a pr int mark on the photo image display[...]

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. It can be set on the selected file only . 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Print Mark , then press the Menu sel[...]

✤ PictBridge TM function works only in M.Player mode . ✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge suppor t (sold separately), you can send images from the Memory Card directly to the printer with a few simple oper ations. ✤ With the PictBridge Suppor t, you can control the printer directly through y our Camcorder in order to pr[...]

4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Date/Time , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select the Date/Time display type, then press the Menu selector . ■ Date/Time Display type: Off, Date, Time, Date&Time Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Print , then press[...]

✤ At the end of a recording you must remo ve the power source . ✤ When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack, leaving the pac k on the Camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery . The Batter y pack should be released after recording is completed. 1. Slide the T APE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow . ■ Opening the cassette[...]

Cleaning the Video Heads T o ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playbac k pictures displa y square bloc k-shaped noise or distor tion, or a b lue screen appears. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 3. Inser t the cleaning tape . 4. Press t[...]

✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using y our Camcorder abroad, check the f ollo wing items. ■ Y ou can use your Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC P ower adapter within 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially av ailable A C jac k adapter , if necessary , depending on the des[...]

Moisture Condensation Self Diagnosis Display ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perf orm the follo wing simple checks . They ma y sav e y ou the time and expense of an unnecessary call. ✤ If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture ma y condense inside the Camcorder , on the surface of [...]

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Pla yer Modes (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) slow There is no Memory card in the Camcorder . Insert a Memor y card. No Memory Card ! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory card. Erase recorded image. Memory Full ! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory card. Record new images.[...]

ENGLISH 116 116 ✤ Start/Stop / CAMERA 5 BLC PLA YER 112 T roubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your prob lem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Y ou cannot s witch the Camcorder on. Star t/Stop b utton does not operate while recording. The Camcorder shuts off automatically . Charge runs out quickly . When yo[...]

ENGLISH 117 117 VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) PA L 2 PCM 6.35mm DV 18.83mm/s 12.57mm/s 60 DVM60 90 DVM60 150 DVM60 CCD 800k F1.8 10x ,900x Ø25 2.5 123k TFT 1Vp-p 75 Y 1Vp-p, 75 C 0.286Vp-p 75 -7.5dBs 600 VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i 4 / VP-D451/D453/D454/D455 B VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) Ø 3.5 DC8.4V 7.4V 100V ~ 240V 50/60Hz 4.3W 4.0W 0 ˚ C ~[...]

ENGLISH 118 118 Index Accessories ...........................................12 AF/MF ................................................. 57 Audio dub bing ..................................... 76 Audio Mode .......................................... 54 Battery Pack ........................................ 21 BLC .....................................[...]

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