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Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS * VP-D6050S(i)/D6040S(i) models and VP-D6050(i)/D6040(i) models have the same technical specification whereas VP-D6050S(i)/D6040(i) models are available in Silver.
ENGLISH Contents Start Precautions on Camcorder Care ....................................8 Quick Start ............................................ 9 Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Device Features ............................................. 15 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ................................16 Basic Accessories ......................................... 16 Front & Left View ........................................17 Rear &...
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ENGLISH Contents Setting the Power Switch ......................................31 Using the 5-Way Button ......................................32 Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................33 Adjusting the LCD in REC Mode ..................................33 Adjusting the LCD in PLAY Mode ..................................33 Using the Viewfinder ......................................... 34 Adjusting the Focus ........................................34 Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker.................................35 Using the MENU ........................................
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ENGLISH Contents The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ........................... 52 Setting the PROGRAM AE ....................................53 Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE) .......................... 54 Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use (D. ZOOM) ............................55 Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) .................................
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ENGLISH Contents Frame Advance – Frame by Frame Playback ..............................75 Searching Still Images ....................................... 76 Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ............................. 77 Dubbing the Sound ....................................... 77 Playing Dubbed Sound ......................................78 ............................... 79 Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback ......................
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ENGLISH Contents Viewing Still Images......................................100 Viewing a Single Still Image ....................................100 Viewing a Slide Show ......................................101 Setting the Q.View Duration ....................................102 Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review..............................102 Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View ...............................103 Deleting Recorded Pictures .......................................103 Delayed Recording –...
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ENGLISH Contents Using the Digital Zoom.......................................128 Rotating a Stored Picture......................................129 Resizing a Stored Picture ......................................130 Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu................................131 Memorizing Your Current Settings..................................131 Loading Your Customized Settings ..................................132 Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image .............................133 Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing......................134 Zooming the Picture......................................134 Trimming the Picture......................................134 Protecting Stored Pictures ......................................135...
Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1m (approx. 3.3 feet) from your subject. If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorised Samsung service facility. Disassembling the device yourself may cause irrecoverable damage which will be difficult to repair.
ENGLISH Start Quick Start ✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in one system and provides a variety of functions. Please read this manual in its entirety. ✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in the following order: 1.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes Regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen ✤ Do not apply excessive force on the moving parts while adjusting the monitor. ✤ Over rotation or excessive force may damage the hinge connecting the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1.
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✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ✤ Make sure 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. ✤ If your device is in Camcorder mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape loaded, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning ✤ To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shaped distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes Regarding the Hand Strap ✤ To ensure a steady picture during filming, make sure that the hand strap is properly adjusted. ✤ Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it. Precautions Regarding the Lithium Battery Cell 1.
High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera) Employing 4 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2272x1704 is available (VP-D6040(i) only). Employing 5 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 is available (VP-D6050(i) only). Digital Zoom Allows the user to magnify an image up to 900x (Camcorder Mode) or 12x (Camera Mode) its original size.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Power Cord (AA-E8 Type) Lithium Ion Battery Pack AC Power Adapter...
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Front & Left View 6. Camera Mode Dial 1. Built-in MIC 7. Display Button 8. 5-way Button 2. Built-in Flash 9. Menu Button 10. EasyQ Button 11. LCD Open 3. Camcorder Lens 12. Remote Signal Receiver 13.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Rear & Left View PLAY/STILL (FADE) STOP (BLC) 12. Viewfinder Multiple Display Delete 7. Built-in Speaker 8. USB Cable Jack 9. DV Cable Jack 13. Battery Release 10. Multi-AV Cable Jack 11. DC Power in Jack USB Cable Jack PLAY/STILL (FADE) DV Cable Jack...
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Rear & Right View 6. SLOW SHUTTER 7. NIGHT CAPTURE 1. PHOTO 8. ZOOM LEVER 2. FOCUS ADJUST 9. External MIC input jack 10. Memory Card Slot 3. Power Switch 4. START/STOP 11. Hand Strap 5.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) Battery Level (refer to page 30) OSD in REC mode EasyQ Mode (refer to page 44) Slow Shutter (refer to page 63) DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (refer to page 57) 25 24 BLC (Back Light Compensation) (refer to page 62) SCENE (Program AE) Mode (refer to page 52)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes Battery Level Display (refer to page 30) OSD in CAMERA mode F. No Camera Mode (refer to page 82) Vibration Warning (refer to page 109) Flash Modes (refer to page 110) Self Recording and Waiting Timer (refer to page 105) Macro Mode (refer to page 114) METERING Mode (refer to page 116)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off Turning the OSD on / off 1. Press the DISPLAY button. Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off. 2. When you turn the OSD off, In REC mode: The STBY, REC, EASYQ modes are always displayed on the LCD monitor even when the OSD is turned off and key input is displayed for 3 seconds before disappearing.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : 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 does not work ✤ Ensure that you insert the Lithium battery cell correctly, matching the + and – markings.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : 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. Press the Zoom Lever, START/STOP, and PHOTO buttons without having to change the position of your hand.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and the AC Power Cord: used for indoor recordings. - The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recordings. Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the Battery Pack to the device. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC Power Cord and connect the AC Power Cord to a wall outlet.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type ✤ When you close the LCD monitor, it turns off and the viewfinder automatically turns on. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Continuous Recording Time Time Charging Time...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack. a. Fully Charged b. 20 ~ 40% used c. 40 ~ 80% used d. 80 ~ 95% used e.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to select the working mode of the device. 1. OFF mode: Turn the device off. To recharge the Battery Pack attached, connect the AC Power Adapter and cables while the Power Switch is set to OFF.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the 5-Way Button The 5-Way Button ✤ The 5-way button is used to make a selection, and to move the cursor left, right, up and down. Using the 5-way button, you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD in REC Mode ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display monitor, which enables you to view directly what you are recording or playing back. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the Viewfinder ✤ The Viewfinder will not work when the LCD monitor is open. Adjusting the Focus The FOCUS ADJUST on the viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images. 1. Close the LCD monitor and pull out the Viewfinder. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker ✤ The Built-In Speaker works only in PLAY mode. ✤ When you use the LCD monitor for playback, you can hear the recorded sound through the Built- In Speaker. Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute the speaker volume while in PLAY mode.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to change or select recording settings and hardware functions. ✤ MENU instructions are displayed both on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It is easier to operate the unit using the LCD monitor.
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ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ Available menu items according to the current mode are shown below. Available Modes MENU SUB MENU REC Mode PLAY Mode CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE INITIAL BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE (only without a tape) DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE CAMERA D.ZOOM...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is automatically recorded onto the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “INITIAL” is displayed. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the DATE/TIME ✤ Displays the DATE / TIME on the LCD monitor while recording or playing a tape. ✤ The DATE / TIME setting works in both REC and PLAY modes. 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows the user to enable or disable the remote control for use in Camcorder modes.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Beep Sound ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “INITIAL” is displayed. 2. Press the OK button to select “INITIAL”. The submenu including “BEEP SOUND” displays. 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Viewing the DEMONSTRATION ✤ The Demonstration automatically guides you through the major functions of your camcorder so that you may more easily take advantage of all the features provided. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION is only available in Camcorder’s REC mode (when no tape is inserted). ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off for Video Out (Setting the TV DISPLAY) ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path for the OSD (On Screen Display). OFF: The OSD appears only on the LCD monitor and the CVF.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Using EASYQ Mode ✤ EASYQ mode only works in REC mode. ✤ EASYQ allows the user to easily make quality recordings. 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the EASYQ button to enter EASYQ mode. EASYQ will appear on the LCD along with Battery Level Display, STBY, Counter, and DIS 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF) ✤ MF/AF mode only works in REC mode. ✤ In most situations, you will obtain the best results using AF (Auto Focus). ✤ Manual Focus may not be the optimum setting for everyday filming. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that can produce 900x zooming in total. Zooming is a technique that lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. Moderate and slow operation of the zoom helps to create more professional looking recordings.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ Do not apply excessive force when inserting a cassette or closing the cassette holder, as it may damage the moving parts. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than MiniDV cassettes. Inserting a Cassette 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Protecting a Cassette ✤ When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect from being a. SAVE accidentally erased . a. Protecting a Cassette: Push the Write Protect Tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered. b.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Making Your First Recording Recording Before you begin! Insert the Lithium Ion Battery (refer to page 28) Charge your battery (refer to page 28) Set the Clock (refer to page 38) Insert a cassette tape (refer to page 47) 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STBY under REC mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To resume the camcorder, press the START/STOP button or set the Power Switch to off shortly and then set it back to REC mode.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded Using the LCD Monitor ✤ You can monitor the recorded image on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ✤ The Program AE function works only in REC mode. ✤ It allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture setting to suit different recording conditions as well as allowing creative control over the depth of field.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to the REC mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “CAMERA” is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select “CAMERA”, then press the OK button. The submenu including “PROGRAM AE”...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE) ✤ The CCD (Charge Coupled Device) determines colour using colour temperature, White Balance is a tool used to adapt video equipment to the colour temperature of the dominant light source in a given scene/environment. By adjusting the White Balance, a white surface will again appear white in the recording no matter what the lighting situation.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use (D. ZOOM) 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “CAMERA” is displayed. 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ✤ The Digital Image Stabiliser works only in REC mode. ✤ DIS is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking movements produced when filming hand-held. DIS provides a more stable image when: - Recording with deep Zooming - Recording a close up picture of a small object - Recording while walking, or moving...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE) ✤ The Digital Special Effect function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can select various special effects using the Digital Special Effects menu. ✤ Digital effects enable you to give a more creative look to your recordings. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “CAMERA” is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select “CAMERA”, then press the OK button. The submenu including “DSE SELECT”...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use ✤ You can select the Recording mode in the REC and PLAY (DV IN) modes of your camcorder. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play) modes. - SP: Standard Play, this mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a normal DVM60 tape.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use ✤ You can select the Audio recording mode in REC mode. ✤ This camcorder records audio signals in two ways. - 12bit: You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks along with the tape. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track and an additional soundtrack can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT) ✤ The WIND CUT function works only in Camcorder (REC and PLAY) modes. ✤ To reduce microphone wind noise, use the Wind Cut function. ✤ Use the Wind Cut function when recording in a windy place such as on the beach, in the mountains or near buildings.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC) ✤ The Back Light Compensation function works only in REC mode. The Back Light Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the light source is behind the subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when the subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ✤ The Slow Shutter function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Slow Shutter allows the user to record dark subjects or in darker areas, making them even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works only in REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE enables you to record subjects in dark lighting conditions. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works only in REC mode. ✤ With its maximum sensitivity, POWER NIGHT CAPTURE enables you to make dark subjects and areas brighter. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE works with the Slow Shutter function to produce brighter recordings under extremely dark lighting conditions.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure ✤ Shutter Speed function works only in REC mode. ✤ Adjusting the exposure and shutter speed helps the user to control the image to be recorded. Greater exposure results in a brighter image while shorter shutter speeds make the image darker.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Using the Fade In / Out Function ✤ The Fade In / Out function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can give your recordings more professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning and fading out STBY 0:00:00 ➔...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu ✤ The Quick Menu is only available in REC mode. ✤ Quick Menu is used to access camcorder functions by simply using the Navigation Wheel. Quick Menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) - Provides a quick way to access the Digital Special Effects. - Using the Navigation Wheel, you can quickly set and release the special effect for your filming. Pressing the Navigation Wheel while DSE is highlighted will toggle the DSE between OFF and the selected DSE mode.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording SHUTTER - Provides a quick way to access the SHUTTER Speed Settings. 1. Turn the Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu) to select the Navigator icon ( 2. Press the Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu) to select “SHUTTER”. The adjustable Shutter Speed control bar appears on the screen.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Taking Photos ✤ You may take still images while in REC mode and store the images on tape. This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. 1. General Recording Suitable for most recording situations. 2. Downward Recording Make a recording while viewing the LCD monitor from above. 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Playing Back a Recorded Tape ✤ The tape playback functions work only in PLAY mode. Playback on the LCD Monitor ✤ It is handy and practical to view a tape using the LCD monitor almost anywhere (i.e. in a car, indoors, or outdoors). Playback on a TV Monitor ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Various Functions in PLAY modes ✤ (PLAY/STILL), ( STOP), (FF) , (REW) buttons are located both on the Camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), ( SLOW) buttons are located only on the Remote Control. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) ✤ You can playback your recording at 2x normal speed using the X2 button on the remote control. ✤ Forward X2 Playback Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Searching Still Images ✤ Searching the Still Images recorded on a tape works only in PLAY mode. ✤ Recorded Still Images are played back using stop-motion. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ✤ Audio Dubbing works only in PLAY mode. ✤ You can dub additional audio to your recordings using the remote control. Dubbing is supported only when the recorded image has been recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode using the 12-bit settings for audio.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Playing Dubbed Sound You may select the audio track to be played back. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Move to the position of recorded video that has dubbed audio track by using the (REW), (FF) or (PLAY/STILL) buttons.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ On a tape, you can mark a point that you want to return to following playback. 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback ✤ The PB DSE function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ The PB DSE function allows the user to apply digital effects to recorded video and still pictures. 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function allows the user to zoom in or out on recorded image and still pictures. ✤ The Zooming Range for PLAY mode: 1.2 ~ 8.0x 1.
(PLAY): Playback Mode (for still image and motion clip) Using the Memory Card ✤ MMC, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro are compatible with the Protection VP-D6050(i)/D6040(i). Terminals ✤ The Memory Card stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. ✤...
The data stored on the card 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. ✤ Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ENGLISH The Camera : Preparation Formatting a Memory Card ✤ You can use the FORMAT function to completely delete all still images/motion clips and options on the Memory Card, including protected still images/motion clips. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Numbering Stored Pictures ✤ File numbers will be automatically given, in the order they were recorded, to pictures taken and stored in the Memory Card. By default, pictures are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled 100SSDVC, with four-digit file numbers, starting from DCAM0001.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Picture Quality ✤ Set the level of picture quality for the still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the memory card capacity, picture size and quality. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
The available options are listed. - 2592x1944, 2272x1704, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 (2592x1944 : VP-D6050(i) only) 4. Select an option by pressing the DOWN or UP button to highlight your choice. 5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Menu Language ✤ You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. ✤ Menus and messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the LCD Brightness ✤ You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for Camera use. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SET) is displayed.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ A built-in clock for Camera mode creates the Time Stamp. For further information on Time Stamp Imprinting, refer to the next page. 1. Turn your Camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the IMPRINT Option ✤ IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a picture. Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the date stamp to imprint the date and time on your picture.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ You can enable or disable the Wireless Remote Control for use in Camera mode. ✤ Using the Wireless Remote Control, you can easily and remotely manipulate your camera. Refer to page 40 for setting the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder use.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Beep Sound ✤ You can turn the beep that sounds with each press of a button On or Off. 1. Turn your Camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SET) is displayed.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Using the Menu MENU SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 Functions Page Mode FILE RESET Reset the file numbering SERIES LANGUAGE ENGLISH Set the OSD language FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO SCENE FORMAT Format the memory card DARK Adjust the LCD brightness NORMAL...
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SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 Functions Page Mode Change the picture size 2592 X 1944 (2592X1944: VP-D6050(i) only) 2272 X 1704 SIZE , SCENE, A 2048 X 1536 640X480 is supported for MPEG(VP- 1600 X 1200 S , M , D6050(i) only) and JPEG modes.
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ENGLISH The Camera : Functions MENU SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 Functions Page Mode MYSET1 SAVE Stores current setting for quick recall MYSET2 , A, S, M MYSET3 NIGHT Provides a quick access to preset SCENE modes PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE SCENE CLOSE-UP...
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SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 Functions Page Mode Downsizes the selected image 2272 X 1704 (2272X1704: VP-D6050(i) only) 2048 X 1536 RESIZE 1600 X 1200 1024 X 768 Resize an image to “START IMAGE” to 640 X 480 change your starting image.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Taking and Viewing Your First Photo Taking Still Images: (PROGRAM) Mode 1. Insert the memory card (refer to page 83) and connect a power source (refer to page 27). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode and turn the Mode Dial to select (PROGRAM) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing Still Images ✤ You can playback and view still images stored on the Memory Card. ✤ Still images stored on the memory card are all displayed in the same size despite their original resolution using the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing a Slide Show 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set to ( PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Setting the Q.View Duration ✤ After taking a picture, your camera automatically shows just taken still image shortly and then returns to recording mode after few seconds. You can set the Q.View duration using this menu. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View 1. Load a memory card that has previously stored pictures (refer to page 83). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 3.
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ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Deleting Recorded Pictures Using DELETE Menu 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set to ( PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Delayed Recording – Self Timer ✤ Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography and various other camera uses) is available. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
2. Turn the Mode Dial to set (MOVIE). indicator appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button. Setting up the MPEG Resolution (VP-D6050(i) only) ✤ VP-D6040(i) only supports 320X240 MPEG resolution. 1. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (SIZE), then press the DOWN button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Recording a Motion Clip onto a Memory Card ✤ You can record movies using the (MOVIE) mode. ✤ Before recording a motion clip, insert a Memory Card (refer to page 83). 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing a Motion Clip (MPEG) To Playback a Recorded Motion Clip 10/15 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture or movie is displayed.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus ✤ In Camera modes, the automatic focus will not engage unless the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down. ✤ To get good image quality, please verify the focus is set properly before fully depressing the PHOTO button. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Built-In Flash ✤ The Flash works in (CAMERA) modes and allows the user to take brighter pictures in dark locations (i.e. nighttime shooting, indoors and in shaded areas). ✤ Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync and Flash Cancel modes are available. ✤...
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ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode Preset SCENE Mode EASYQ Aperture S. Speed PROGRAM Priority Priority Manual O = Available X = Not Available...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus Modes ✤ Choose a focus mode to suit your subject and composition. Auto focusing, Continuous Auto focusing, Manual focusing, and Macro focusing modes are available. ✤ Focus will be automatically set near the center of the frame. Reference ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Continuous Auto Focus Mode ✤ Allows the user to focus rapidly, whereas the single auto focus gives a less rapid response but saves battery power. ✤ When Continuous Auto Focus mode is selected, [CAF] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Macro Mode ✤ The Macro Focusing mode allows the user to take a close-up picture of a detailed subject. ✤ Your camera can focus on subjects as close as 4cm (about 1.57 inches). ✤ The Macro mode works only in (CAMERA) modes.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Exposure Exposure, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity affects picture brightness and overall picture quality. Longer exposure, slower shutter speed and higher ISO sensitivity brighten the picture. Adjustment of these settings is available when you are using (PROGRAM), A, S, and M camera modes.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE ✤ MULTI and SPOT AE modes work only in (CAMERA) mode. ✤ Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes ✤ Preset SCENE modes are provided to assist the user in taking pictures under various lighting conditions. ✤ The SCENE modes direct the camera to automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed and white balance according to the lighting conditions and preset settings.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Manual Exposure Compensation ✤ If the image in the LCD monitor is too bright, choose a negative value for exposure compensation. ✤ If the image in the LCD monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure compensation. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Aperture ✤ By controlling the aperture, the user may adjust the overall picture brightness. ✤ Large apertures require more lighting and soften the background details. ✤ Smaller apertures will increase the depth of field, bringing the main subject and the background into focus.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Shutter Speed ✤ By controlling the shutter speed and aperture, you may adjust the overall brightness of the picture. ✤ Slower shutter speeds require more lighting. Faster shutter speeds require less lighting. ✤...
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the White Balance Setting the Preset White Balance ✤ Digital Cameras capture an image using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that takes in lighting information and detects the colour. ✤ The colour balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions; white balance is used to preserve natural colours under different lighting conditions.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Manual White Balance ✤ You can set the white balance in (MOVIE), (PROGRAM), A, S, and M modes. 1. Set the White Balance Mode to (MANUAL), following steps 1 ~ 4 on the previous page. 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the ISO Sensitivity ✤ Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the picture is under the same exposure condition. ✤ Allowing the flash to fire will help brighten the picture.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using Digital Special Effects ✤ The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function works only in Camera modes. ✤ Digital Special Effects allow the user to create professional looking effects on their pictures. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing ✤ From time to time, determining the best exposure setting for a picture may be difficult and you may not have time to check the results and try again. Auto Exposure Bracketing allows the user to vary exposure compensation settings automatically over a series of photos, bracketing a selected exposure compensation setting.
ENGLISH The Camera - Advanced Techniques Precautions on Camcorder Care Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot ✤ Continuous Shot allows the user to take consecutive pictures of a moving object. ✤ Continuous recording will occur while the PHOTO button is being pressed. Records pictures continuously up to the storage capacity.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Quick Start Setting the Sharpness ✤ This option allows the user to obtain sharper images by processing the picture after it is shot. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Digital Zoom Precautions on Camcorder Care ✤ A 3x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom are available. The Zoom indicator shows the current zooming status. A divider indicates the border between optical and digital zooming. The digital zoom digitally processes data from the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, Image Sensor) to enlarge the center portion of the image to fill the frame and may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy picture.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Rotating a Stored Picture Quick Start ✤ This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. ✤ This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card. ✤ You can rotate a stored picture while viewing it. 1.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to locate the picture you wish to resize. 4. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (RESIZE) is displayed. (2272X1704: VP-D6050(i) only) 5. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (RESIZE), then press the DOWN button. Available image resolutions are listed.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Quick Start Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu ✤ MySET menu works only in (CAMERA) Modes. ✤ Customize your camera to memorize frequently accessed settings for easier use. MySET allows the user to recall memorized settings to ready the camera in seconds.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Loading Your Customized Settings ✤ After saving your MySET configurations as instructed in the previous page, follow these steps to recall your MySET configuration at a later time: 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
5. Press the OK button to save and exit the menu screen. Reference ✤ START IMAGE 1 and START IMAGE 2 are Samsung logo images and cannot be changed. ✤ START IMAGE 3 should be saved in “START IMAGE” size.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Precautions on Camcorder Care Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing ✤ This function allows the user to have a more detailed view of the picture using the LCD monitor. ✤ Enlarge a portion of the picture to see more detail and move the zoom tool around the picture. Zooming the Picture 1.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Quick Start Protecting Stored Pictures ✤ Selecting PROTECT from the MENU saves valuable images from accidental deletion. ✤ You can set or cancel the protection on your pictures in (PLAY) mode. ✤ You may set a picture to LOCK to protect it, or UNLOCK to cancel the protection. 1 Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.
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ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ To Select Pictures to be Protected Select “SELECT”. 1. Press the DOWN or UP button to select “SELECT”, then press the OK button. The multiple pictures screen appears. 2. To move the cursor, use the LEFT, RIGHT, DOWN or UP buttons then press the MENU button to lock the selected picture.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Quick Start Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge ✤ By connecting the camera to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory card directly to the printer with a few simple operations using the camera buttons. ✤...
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Selecting Images ✤ To select images, select “SELECT” menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select “SELECT”. 2. Press the RIGHT button. The available options are listed: ONE PIC and ALL PICs. 3.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Customizing Print Options ✤ To customize your print options such as PAPER SIZE, LAYOUT, PAPER TYPE, PRINT QUALITY, DATE PRINT, and FILE NAME imprint options, select the PRINTER SETUP menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select “PRINTER SETUP”. The available options are listed: DEFAULT and CUSTOMIZE.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Images ✤ After selecting images and the PRINTER SETUP settings, print your pictures by choosing the PRINT menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select “PRINT”. The available options are listed: STANDARD and INDEX. 2.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings ✤ DPOF PRINT requires at least one DPOF marked image on the memory card. 1. Set the DPOF settings as described in page 142. 2. Connect your camera and the printer as described in page 137. The PictBridge settings menu is displayed.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Quick Start Printing Your Pictures – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Precautions on Camcorder Care ✤ Mark your images with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) marking to utilize automatic printing. ✤ DPOF menu only works in (CAMERA)’s PLAY mode.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Index DPOF Setup 1. Press the MENU button, then select (DPOF) by using the LEFT and RIGHT button. Submenu including “INDEX” is displayed. 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to select “INDEX”, then press the RIGHT button. The available options of “NO”...
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information 5. Press the OK button to set your choice and exit the multiple pictures screen. If “ALL PICs” is selected, print size setting menu is displayed. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the print size. To exit the multiple pictures screen, press the OK button. To cancel your selection made, select “CANCEL”...
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to Other Devices – TV and VCR Quick Start ✤ You can connect your device to a TV set directly or through a VCR to view your recordings and pictures on the TV screen, using the Multi-AV cable. ✤...
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to a TV Set Through a VCR ✤ If there are no input terminals for external devices on your TV set and a VCR is connected to your TV set using a coaxial cable, you can utilize the VCR to connect your camcorder to the TV set. To Connect to a VCR that is Connected to Your TV Set 1.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Viewing OSD on the TV screen ✤ You can set the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu so it does not display on the TV. PLAY MODE STOP ✤ In the camcorder's VIEWER menu, you can turn the TV DISPLAY on or off. VIEWER SET ✤...
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Recording TV Programmes Using the Camcorder (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) ✤ You can record a TV program using your camcorder. Audio output ✤ Television programs, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program Video output- (left)-White Audio output Yellow (right)-Red materials may be copyrighted.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Recording VCR Using the Camcorder (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) ✤ Movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be Video output (Y) Audio output (L) copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on Audio output (R) CAMCORDER S-VIDEO the rights of the Copyright owners and against copyright laws.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Copying Your Recording to a VCR Tape & DVD Recorder ✤ You can copy your recordings to a regular blank video tape or DVD. ✤ Insert a blank cassette in your VCR or a blank DVD in your DVD Recorder to copy your camcorder recordings. ✤...
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Quick Start Connecting to Other Devices – PC ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a PC for copying or editing recorded video. ✤ DV and USB connections are supported. Connecting to a PC Using a DV (i.Link, IEEE 1394) cable ✤...
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information To connect your Camcorder to a PC using DV cable 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Connect the DV cable to your camcorder’s DV terminal which is located on the bottom left side. If your PC has a 4-pin DV port (most laptops with DV support use 4-pin terminals), use a 4-pin to 4-pin DV cable.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to a PC Using a USB cable ✤ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to a PC that supports USB connections. Use the provided USB cable for connection to a PC. ✤ A USB cable for USB connection is provided with the product. Use the provided cable for a high speed USB connection.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information ✤ DVC Media Software CD includes the driver and software for connecting and utilizing Samsung DVC Camera to the PC. ✤ During the use of PC, if the program is deleted or error message comes out, you can reinstall it with this CD.
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ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information To Copy Still Images Using a USB Connection Set your camera to (CAMERA) mode. Copying still images only works in (CAMERA) mode. The PC will recognize your camera as a removable mass storage device. Use your Windows Explorer or other file browser to locate your stored images. You can copy, delete or move your stored images from the memory card to a PC.
ENGLISH Maintenance Precautions on Camcorder Care Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ✤ For prolonged use of your device, read following instructions carefully. After Using Your Camcorder For the safekeeping of your device, follow these steps. Remove the cassette (refer to page 47). Turn your camcorder off.
Reference ✤ Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information. If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorised Service Centre. ✤ Do not use wet-type cleaning cassettes.
ENGLISH Maintenance Precautions on Camcorder Care 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 AC Power Adapter where the power input range is 100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Quick Start Troubleshooting ✤ If your device fails to function as expected, please check the following before contacting service personnel. Refer to the page numbers listed for further details. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that… Action Slow The battery pack is almost Change to a charged one or connect to other power discharged...
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Format the memory card using the camera menu CARD ERROR! device or has error in system folder ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorised service center/personnel. Symptom Possible Causes Measure No power is supplied...
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ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Measure Digital zoom does not work Digital special effect is applied Turn off the digital special effects. page 57 Files stored in the memory card Memory card is protected Remove the protection tab of memory card cannot be deleted File is protected Remove the protection on the file, page 135...
ENGLISH Index image size ....................88 - A - - L - Audio dubbing .................... 77 LCD ......................33 AUDIO MODE ....................60 Lithium battery ....................28 - B - - M - BLC ......................62 MACRO .....................114 - C - MEMORY STICK ..................83 Cassette ......................47 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..........152 MENU ....................36, 95 CLOCK SET ..................38, 91...
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ENGLISH Index - R - - U - USB ......................153 REC MODE ....................31 Remote Control ...................25 - V - VIEWFINDER .....................34 - S - Viewing Still images ..................100 Search ......................74 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ............66 - W - Slide Show ....................101 WHT.
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ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AD68-00779F *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page REV. 02 United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk...