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Samsung VP-D23 Owner's Instruction Book

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ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
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.
VP-D23/D24
VP-D23i/D24i
ELECTRONICS
89/336 CEE 73/23 CEE 93/68 CEE
VP-D23/D24
VP-D23i/D24i
AF
CCD
LCD
AD68-00616K

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D23/D24 VP-D23/D24 VP-D23i/D24i VP-D23i/D24i 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 ELECTRONICS future reference. This product meets the intent of 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 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ..........33 ..............33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ..............34 PLAY ............. 34 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ..............34 ....................34 Advanced Recording ..........35 ............35 Use of various Functions ..................
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Dubbed Audio Playback ................... 64 ....................64 PHOTO Image Recording ..................65 ........................65 Searching for a PHOTO picture ............... 65 ......................65 NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording)...............66 NIGHT CAPTURE 0 lux ............66 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE..................67 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE .............67 Using the VIDEO LIGHT..................68 VIDEO LIGHT...
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ............84 ................... 84 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ........85 ..............85 Image Format ....................85 ......................85 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ............... 85 ..................... 85 Selecting the image quality ..................86 ......................

  • 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-D23i/D24i only) VP-D23i/D24i 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. CAMERA If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, STBY and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a...

  • 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

    The video light will be hot. Please allow time for it to cool down. - Do not use it near flammable or explosive materials. - It is recommended that you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for SAMSUNG replacement bulbs.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 • IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK transfer 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 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2.

  • Page 13: Front & Left View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY button 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. Lens 3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 32) 2.

  • Page 14: Left Side View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons MULTI 11. MENU button 2. PB zoom 3. Display 10. Speaker 4. V. light 9. MENU dial 5. Mode switch 8. ENTER button 7. DC jack 6. DV jack 1.

  • Page 15: Right & Top View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 11. Slow shutter 10. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 1. Zoom lever 9. USB jack 2. PHOTO button 8. S-VIDEO jack 7. Audio/Video jack 6. External MIC in button 3. START/STOP 5. Hook for handstrap 4.

  • Page 16: Rear & Bottom View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 8. Memory Stick slot 7. Tripod receptacle 2. Battery Release 3. Lithium battery cover CHARGE 6. Focus adjust knob 4. Hook for shoulder strap 5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 1.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB (FF) 15. DATE/TIME (SLOW) (REW) (PLAY) (STILL) (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10 Direction 1.

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

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) OSD in CAMERA mode 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 2. Easy 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode 3. DSE Digital Special Effects 23 31 22 21 (see page 48) 4.

  • 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) A. Folder number-file number OSD in M.REC mode (see page 85) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator 2 2 / 2 4 0 3 5 2 D.

  • Page 20: Preparation

    ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control 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, following the + and - markings.

  • 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 normal operation from the time of installation.

  • 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 approximations.

  • 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% c. 40~80% used 40~80% d. 80~95% used 80~95% e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording...

  • 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. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette door.

  • 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 and hook it onto the hand strap.

  • 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 START/STOP Power Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

  • 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. Press the ENTER button again. ENTER You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. SUPER ENTER Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and MENU DIAL BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST.

  • 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

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY PLAY You can adjust the LCD during playback. The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA CAMERA mode. (see page 31) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. PLAYER When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear Speaker...

  • Page 35: Advanced Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU Memory Memory CAMERA PLAYER Memory Memory CAMERA PLAYER REC. PLAY REC. PLAY INITIAL CLOCK SET INITIAL CLOCK SET( WL.REMOTE WL.REMOTE( BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND SHUT.SOUND DEMO DEMO(...

  • Page 36: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

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

  • Page 37: Clock Set

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET ( CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY CAMERA PLAYER M.REC modes. M.PLAY CLOCK The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME DATE/TIME 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear.

  • Page 38: Remocon

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording REMOCON REMOCON The REMOCON function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY REMOCON The REMOCON option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. REMOCON 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear.

  • Page 39: Beep Sound

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

  • Page 40: Shutter Sound

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is PHOTO SHUTTER working. SOUND Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. 1.

  • Page 41: Demonstration

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION DEMOSTATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the DEMOSTATION CAMERA CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF.

  • Page 42: Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. PROGRAM AE They give you creative control over the depth of field. AUTO mode Auto balance between the subject and the background.

  • Page 43: Setting The Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL PROGRAM AE CAMERA WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM MEMORY 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press VIEWER MENU DIAL DSE SELECT the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Wht.balance White Balance

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode M.REC CAMERA only. The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any recording condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image.

  • Page 45: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA 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 46: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH 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 47: Dis Digital Image Stabilizer

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

  • Page 48: Dse(Digital Special Effects) Select

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT DSE Digital Special Effects The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.

  • Page 49: Selecting An Effect

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

  • Page 50: Rec Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording REC MODE REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and CAMERA PLAYER PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. VP-D23i/D24i REC MODE This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode SP standard play LP long play and in LP (long play) mode.

  • Page 51: Audio Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and CAMERA PLAYER PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. VP-D23i/D24i AUDIO MODE 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 MAIN SOUND 1...

  • Page 52: Wind Cut

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording WIND CUT WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and CAMERA PLAYER PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. VP-D23i/D24i WIND CUT The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while WIND CUT recording. When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along WIND CUT with the sound of the wind.

  • Page 53: Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC CAMERA PLAYER and M.PLAY modes. M.REC M.PLAY The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of DATE/TIME the tape. DATE/TIME 1. Press the MENU button. MENU The menu list will appear.

  • Page 54: Tv Display

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC CAMERA PLAYER and M.PLAY modes. M.REC M.PLAY You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). DISPLAY TV OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, VIEWFINDER and VIEWFINDER Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder...

  • Page 55: Using Quick Menu

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

  • Page 56: Setting The Quick Menu

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) WHT.BALANCE Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, WHT.BALANCE ENTER you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. WHT.BALANCE As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and AUTO PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.

  • Page 57: Shutter Speed & Exposure

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA CAMERA mode. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

  • Page 58: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) SLOW SHUTTER The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA SLOW SHUTTER The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2.

  • Page 59: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH 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 CAMERA mode. CAMERA EASY 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera EASY will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:...

  • Page 60: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) AF/MF Manual Focus/Auto Focus The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. CAMERA 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 recording.

  • Page 61: Blc (Back Light Compensation)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. * BLC * BLC CAMERA Back lighting exists when the subject is M.REC darker than the background: (BLC 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 62: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA 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 63: Audio Dubbing

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing 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. Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. The original sound will not be erased.

  • Page 64: Dubbed Audio Playback

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. MENU PLAYER MODE A / V SET MENU DIAL 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH ENTER PHOTO COPY 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. AUDIO MODE SOUND[1] AUDIO SELECT...

  • Page 65: Photo Image Recording

    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. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in 2 seconds.

  • Page 66: Night Capture (0 Lux Recording)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) NIGHT CAPTURE 0 lux The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA M.REC CAMERA/M.REC mode. NIGHT CAPTURE The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. NIGHT CAPTURE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2.

  • Page 67: Power Night Capture

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. CAMERA POWER NIGHT The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more CAPTURE brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if NIGHT CAPTURE...

  • Page 68: Using The Video Light

    Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for bulb replacement. - The life of the bulb is approximately 50 hours. 1. Set the camcorder to the CAMERA mode.

  • Page 69: Various Recording Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Reference 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 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 To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system.

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

    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/Video cable. AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) The yellow plug : Video S-VIDEO The white plug : Audio(L) Video...

  • Page 72: Various Functions While In Player Mode

    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 F.ADV Remote Control only. SLOW To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 73: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame)

    ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) Press the F.ADV button on the Still F.ADV Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. F.ADV To resume normal playback, PLAY/STILL press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

  • Page 74: Zero Memory

    ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. CAMERA PLAYER You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following MEMORY playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback ZERO or recording at the point you wish to return to.

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

    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) to tape playback or still images. PB DSE 1.

  • Page 76: Pb Zoom

    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 image. PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in PLAYER PB ZOOM playback still mode...

  • Page 77: Recording In Player Mode (Vp-D23I/D24I Only)

    ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) VP-D23i/D24i 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 VIDEO Audio/Video cable.

  • Page 78: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 i.LINK Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections 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

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 System requirements CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. CPU Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP Mac OS 9.1~10.2 Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card...

  • Page 80: Usb Interface

    ENGLISH USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.

  • Page 81: Installing Dvc Media 5.0 Program

    ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program DVC Media 5.0 Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. This explanation is based on Windows ®...

  • Page 82: Connecting To A Pc

    ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way: 1.

  • Page 83: Digital Still Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (VP-D24(i) only) VP-D24(i) The Memory Stick(VP-D24(i) only) stores and manages still images VP-D24(i) recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Terminal Viewing still images Protection Single Slide show Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a card...

  • Page 84: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick

    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. If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the (S.SHOW),...

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

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick The still images that you recorded are saved JPEG in JPEG file format on the card. DCIM The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 100 SSDVC MPEG4 file format on the card.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Image Quality

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to M.REC MODE MEMORY STICK. INITIAL 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY...

  • Page 87: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. Audio cannot be recorded with still image onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2.

  • Page 88: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function.

  • Page 89: Viewing Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. There are 2 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 90: To View The Multi Screen

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Screen 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI MULTI button.

  • Page 91: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA 2.

  • Page 92: Marking Images For Printing

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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 printer supporting DPOF. There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 93: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. The last recorded image appears.

  • Page 94: Deleting Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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. An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1.

  • Page 95: Formatting The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.

  • Page 96: Mpeg Rec

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG REC MPEG Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2.

  • Page 97: Mpeg Pb

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG PB MPEG The MPEG PB function works in PLAYER mode only. MPEG The MPEG PB function allows you to watch the moving pictures MPEG MPEG4 (MPEG4) recorded. During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV).

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    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 99: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder

    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. PLAYER 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

  • Page 100: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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 supplied 100V 240V 50/60Hz AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, 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 slow the battery pack is almost discharged.

  • Page 102: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Informs that... Action Blinking MEMORY STICK! There no Memory stick in the MEMORY STICK! slow Insert a Memory Stick. camcorder. There is not enough memory to Change to a new Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow record.
  • Page 103 ENGLISH Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centrer. Explanation/Solution Symptom You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D23/D24/D23i/D24i : VP-D23/D24/D23i/D24i System Video signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette 6.35mm Tape speed SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s Tape recording time SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), 18.83mm/...

  • Page 105: Index

    ENGLISH INDEX INDEX - A - - M - - B - - R - Accessories ........12 Memory Stick ......83, 87 WHT.BALANCE ..44 ......... 53 Audio dubbing ........63 MF/AF ..........60 BLC ......61 - S - AUDIO MODE ........
  • Page 106 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl http://www.samsung.com.pl Spain http://www.samsung.es http://www.samsung.es Italia http://www.samsung.it http://www.samsung.it China http://www.samsung.com.cn...

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