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ENGLISH
Video Camcorder
VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D
VP-W80U
Hi
VP-W80/W87/W87D
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.
8mm
ELECTRONICS
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Video Camcorder VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D VP-W80U VP-W80/W87/W87D Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ....................................8 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View........................9, 10, 11 OSD (On Screen Display) ............................12 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder..........................14 Remote Control (VP-W87/W87D only)..........................15 Self Recording with the Remote Control ........................15 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ........................16 Lithium Battery Installation ..............................17...
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Table of Contents (continued) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only) ......................33 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)............................34 BLC.....................................35 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ............................36 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode .......................38 Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ..........................40 Selecting and Recording a Title ............................42 Fade In and Out .................................44 PIP (VP-W87/W87D only) ..............................45 Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only) ............................46...

  • Page 4: Precautions And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place 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 in direct sunlight or by a window.
  • Page 6 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held steady. (see page 16) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, as it may result in damage to the buckle.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback. Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only) The Snap Shot function allows you to record an object at a standstill for a limited time in CAMERA mode. (see page 46) PIP (VP-W87/W87D only) The PIP function shows where the centre of the image is while zoomed in on a subject.

  • Page 9: Front View/Side View/Rear View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 7. EVF 6. TAPE EJECT 12. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 10. EASY 1.
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 13. BATTERY EJECT 17. P.AE 14. MENU ON/OFF 19. BLC 20. FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial 18. DSE 21. DC Jack 22. Recharging Indicator 23. S-VIDEO out (VP-W80/W87/W87D only) 24. Lithium Battery 13.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 34. D.ZOOM (SNAP SHOT) 26. Cassette 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap Compartment 28. AUDIO/VIDEO out 32. START/STOP 35. External MIC (VP-W87/W87D only) 33. Battery pack compartment 30. Hand Strap 29. LENS cap 31.

  • Page 12: Osd (On Screen Display)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor. OSD in CAMERA mode a.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) Time (see page 40) Shows the time of the recording. k. Title (see page 42) Shows the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene. Self diagnosis (see page 57) (TAPE!, TAPE END!, ) Checks the operation of the Camcorder.

  • Page 14: 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 camcorder. Basic Accessory 1. AC Power Adapter 2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 18) 2.

  • Page 15: Remote Control (Vp-W87/W87D Only)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-W87/W87D only) Description of Parts 1. Start/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 3. Still (see page 53) START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET 4. WIDE (see page 28) SELF ZERO STILL TIMER RETURN 5.

  • Page 16: Preparing

    ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA. CAMERA 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder: START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET SELF ZERO WAIT-10S/SELF-30S TIMER STILL RETURN TELE WAIT-10S/SELF-END WAIT-10S SELF-30S 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. :After approximately 10 seconds, recording starts.

  • Page 17: Lithium Battery Installation

    ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle. Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory;...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    ENGLISH Preparing Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source available. Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. Using the Battery Pack: used for mobile recording. To use the AC Power Adapter CAMERA 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord. 2.

  • Page 19: To Use The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2.

  • Page 20: Using The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type Model VP-W80U/W80 VP-W87/W87D Battery Type Approximately Approximately SB-L110A 150 minutes 125 minutes Approximately Approximately SB-L160 220 minutes 180 minutes Approximately Approximately SB-L320 430 minutes 370 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate.

  • Page 21: Battery Level Display

    ENGLISH Preparing Battery Level display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 10~45% consumed 3. 45~70% consumed 4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 90~95% consumed (change the battery) 6.

  • Page 22: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types, depending on: Colour system used Recording/Playback time Hi8/8mm (VP-W80/W87/W87D is Hi8) Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected.

  • Page 23: Basic Shooting

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting Making the First Recording Please check the following before recording. Have you connected a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) BATTERY Have you set the power switch to the CAMERA position? CAMERA Have you inserted a cassette? (see page 22) Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is covering the hole, STANDBY will not be displayed) Have you removed the LENS CAP?
  • Page 24 ENGLISH Basic Shooting b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again. STBY Y:YY:YY When recording stops, STANDBYwill be displayed on the Viewfinder. When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically.

  • Page 25: Tips For Stable Image Shooting

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting Tips for Stable Image Shooting While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. To avoid the risk of the lens cap appearing in your shot, always clip it onto the hand strap. (refer to figure) Recording with the Viewfinder 1.

  • Page 26: Reviewing A Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting Reviewing a recording You can review your recording on the Viewfinder. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and select PLAYER mode. PLAYER 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. PUSH 3. Make sure that STOP is displayed in the OSD. STOP 4.

  • Page 27: Viewing A Still Picture

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting Viewing a Still Picture PLAY/STILL Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search Press and hold (FF) or (REW) button during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

  • Page 28: Advanced Shooting

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming is a technique that allows you to increase or decrease the size of the subject in the picture. For a more professional looking recording, don't use the zoom function too often. You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs: Gradual zoom (9~12 seconds from WIDE/TELE to WIDE/TELE) High-Speed zoom (3~6 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)

  • Page 29: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming more than 22x is achieved using digital technology. The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side. It is recommended that you use the DIS (VP-W87/W87D) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 33) MENU DIS......ON...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (VP-W87/W87D) The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 29. 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. MENU The MENU list will appear. DIS......OFF D.ZOOM....OFF PIP......OFF DISPLAY ....ON WHITE BAL.

  • Page 31: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting EASY Mode (for Beginners) Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to STBY off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic mode.

  • Page 32: Custom-Creating Your Own Customized Recording Settings

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings You can customize the settings and save them for future use. The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list. MENU DIS......OFF 3.

  • Page 33: Dis (Digital Image Stabilizer, Vp-W87/W87D Only)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only) The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: Recording with the Zoom.

  • Page 34: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) The MF/AF function works in CAMERA mode only. In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your shooting. Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.

  • Page 35: Blc

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. If the picture won't focus, zoom out until it becomes clear. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again. The MF symbol will disappear from the viewfinder. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.

  • Page 36: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. There are 6 automatic exposure modes. 1. AUTO mode Auto balance between the subject and the background.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( ) symbol will be displayed. STBY 0:00:00 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. 31.JAN.2003 No Display : Full Auto mode.

  • Page 38: Dse (Digital Special Effects) In Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode 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 shoot and the effect that you wish to give. There are several DSE modes.
  • Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. STBY X:XX:XX SEPIA 2. Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed. 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed. 4.

  • Page 40: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME Setting and recording the date/time feature works in CAMERA mode only. You can record the date/time on your recording, so you know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed in the viewfinder. Setting a DATE/TIME Setting DATE/TIME is possible in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 7. Press ENTER. CLOCK SETTING The month setting will blink. 0:00 1. JAN. 2005 EXIT: MENU 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. CLOCK SETTING 0:00 1. FEB. 2005 EXIT: MENU 9. Press ENTER. CLOCK SETTING The day setting will blink.

  • Page 42: Selecting And Recording A Title

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only. The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory. You can also select the language of the titles. Selecting a Language and Setting a Title Selecting a language is possible in both STANDBY in CAMERA modes.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ENGLISH [HAVING FUN] You may select from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ FRENCH GERMAN GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN 7. Press ENTER. Then, the title list in the launguage you chose will appear. 8.

  • Page 44: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence. To Start Recording STBY 0:00:00...

  • Page 45: Pip (Vp-W87/W87D Only)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PIP (Picture-in-Picture; VP-W87/W87D only) The PIP(Picture-in-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, super imposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being shot. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what you are shooting.

  • Page 46: Snap Shot (Vp-W87/W87D Only)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only) With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder can function like a normal film camera, allowing you to take single still pictures. The SNAP SHOT function only operates in the CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting White Balance WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any shooting condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image. - AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - INDOOR ( : It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.

  • Page 48: Demonstration

    D/TITLE COLOUR ..WHITE DEMO ....OFF EXIT: MENU 4. Press ENTER to select ON. SAMSUNG Demonstration will start. DEMONSTRATION 5. Set the POWER switch to OFF to end the Demonstration. Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date/Title Colour

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Colour 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) MENU 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. CUSTOM SET The MENU list will appear. CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE....OFF D/TITLE COLOUR ..WHITE C.RESET ....0:00:00 DEMO ....OFF EXIT: MENU...

  • Page 50: Lighting Techniques

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder, there are normally only two main recording environments. You will be shooting outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND (Neutral Density) filter). You will be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required). The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.

  • Page 51: Playing Back The Tape

    ENGLISH Playing back the Tape To view a tape that you have recorded. Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Watch on a TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. To watch on a TV monitor It is better to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible colour system.
  • Page 52 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Note: VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to the input marked “L” of the TV or VCR. You can use the S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

  • Page 53: Various Functions In Player Mode

    ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) PLAY/STILL Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head wear.

  • Page 54: Dse In Player Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playing back the Tape DSE in PLAYER mode The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 36 and 37.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Video Heads

    ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. Normal Picture b, c. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

  • Page 56: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour system. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. Were necessary, use a commercially available AC plug adapter, depending on the style of plug used.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Check

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Troubleshooting Check Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Exchange it with a charged one.

  • Page 58: Checking

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Checking If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to try and resolve the problem. If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder. Your warranty, if applicable.
  • Page 59 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Symptom Explanation/Solution A vertical strip appears when you The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for shoot a bright subject against a the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to dark background. (candle flame, reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting.

  • Page 60: Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system Video signal PAL colour, CCIR standard Usable cassette VP-W80U: 8mm VP-W80/W87/W87D: Hi8 or 8mm Tape speed SP: 20.051 mm/sec Speed mode...

  • Page 62: Index

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Index - A - - E - ABROAD ..............56 EASY ................31 AC POWER ADAPTER ..........18 EJECT ................22 AF ................34 - F - AUDIO ................51 AUTO FOCUSING .............34 FADE IN ..............44 AUTO MODE ..............36 FADE OUT ..............44 AUTO POWER OFF ...........24 FF (FAST FORWARD) ..........53 FILTER DIAMETER............61 - B -...
  • Page 63 ENGLISH Index - O - START/STOP..............23 STILL ................53 OPERATION MODE...........13 STOP .................52 OSD................12 STROBE..............38 SYSTEM..............61 - P - S-VIDEO..............52 PAL ................56 PIP................45 - T - PLAY................52 TAPE COUNTER............13 PLAYER..............52 TAPE EJECT ..............22 PORTRAIT MODE............36 TAPE END..............57 POWER CONSUMPTION ..........61 TIME ................40 POWER REQUIREMENT ..........61 TITLE................42 POWER SWITCH............18...

  • Page 64: Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)

    ENGLISH Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
  • Page 65 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk AD68-00606F...

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