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  • Page 2 Notes and Safety Instructions ............................8 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..........................13 Preparation .................................. 20 The Camcorder : System Menu Setting ........................29...
  • Page 3 The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting........................34 The Camcorder : Basic Recording ..........................37 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording........................50...
  • Page 4 The Camcorder : Playback ............................68 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer.............................. 77 USB Interface ................................79...
  • Page 5 Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation ........................83 Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions........................86 Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking ......................98...
  • Page 6 Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques ....................108...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Protecting Stored Images.........................................134 Formatting a Memory Card ........................................136 Printing Your Images – Using the PictBridge ..................................137 Connecting To a Printer........................................137 Selecting Images..........................................138 Customizing Print Options........................................139 Printing Images...........................................140 Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings ..........................141 Resetting PictBridge Settings......................................141 Printing Your Images –...
  • Page 8 Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen...
  • Page 9 Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D6550i only) Notes regarding Moisture Condensation for example: Notes regarding Camcorder...
  • Page 10 Notes regarding the Battery Pack Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning...
  • Page 11 Note regarding the Lens Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen Notes regarding the Hand Strap...
  • Page 12 Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery Servicing Replacement Parts...
  • Page 13 Features...
  • Page 14 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ✤...
  • Page 15 Front & Left View...
  • Page 16 Left Side View œœ √√ √ »...
  • Page 17 Right & Top View...
  • Page 18 Rear & Bottom View...
  • Page 19 Remote Control...
  • Page 20 Adjusting the Hand Strap ✤...
  • Page 21 Lithium Battery Installation ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 22 Connecting a Power Source ✤...
  • Page 23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤...
  • Page 24 ✤ ✤...
  • Page 25 ✤ Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off...
  • Page 26 OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes … † … † √ AV In † …...
  • Page 27 OSD (On Screen Display) in (Programme)/ (Play) Modes...
  • Page 28 Using the Joystick ✤...
  • Page 29 Selecting the OSD Language ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 30 Setting the Clock ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √ … † √...
  • Page 31 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 32 Setting the Beep Sound ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 33 Viewing the Demonstration ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 34 Adjusting the LCD Screen ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 35 Displaying the Date/Time ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 36 Setting the TV Display ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 37 Using the Viewfinder ✤...
  • Page 38 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ ✤...
  • Page 39 Hints for Stable Image Recording ✤ ✤...
  • Page 40 Various Recording Techniques ✤...
  • Page 41 Making your First Recording...
  • Page 42 Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners) ✤ ✤...
  • Page 44 Setting the Zero Memory ✤ ✤ œ...
  • Page 45 Self Record using the Remote Control ✤ ✤ œ...
  • Page 46 Zooming In and Out ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ Using the Tele Macro ✤ ✤...
  • Page 47 Using the Fade In and Out ✤ ✤ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Hold down the FADE button a. Fade Out Gradual disappearance Gradual appearance b. Fade In Release the FADE button...
  • Page 48 Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ✤ ✤ ➝ ➝...
  • Page 49 Using the Color Nite ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 50 Use of various Functions ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 51 ✩ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✩...
  • Page 52 Selecting the Record Mode ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 53 Selecting Audio Mode ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 54 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 55 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure ✤ ✤ ✤ … ✤ † ✤ … † † …...
  • Page 56 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 57 Setting the White Balance ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 58 ✤ … †...
  • Page 59 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 60 ✤ … †...
  • Page 61 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 62 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ … †...
  • Page 63 Applying Digital Effects ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 64 √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 65 ✤ … †...
  • Page 66 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 67 Photo Image Recording ✤ ✤ ✤ √ √ œœ √√ œ œ œ œ √ √ √ √ œ œ œ œ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 68 Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen ✤ ✤ œœ √ » ✤ ✤...
  • Page 69 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ✤ ✤ √ » √ … †...
  • Page 70 Tape Playback ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 71 ✤ ✤ œœ √√ √ »...
  • Page 72 Various Functions in PLAY Mode ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ √ » √ » œœ √√ √ » œœ √√ √ » œ» »√ √ »...
  • Page 73 √ » œ» √ » œ» √ » œ» √ » »√...
  • Page 74 AV In/Out (VP-D6550i only) ✤ ✤ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 75 Audio Dubbing ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ √ » √ » √ »...
  • Page 76 Dubbed Audio Playback √ √ √ √ » √...
  • Page 77 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections NOTE: Please be careful since there are two types of DV jacks, (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin jack.
  • Page 79 ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 80 Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Program ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
  • Page 81 ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤...
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  • Page 83 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation Using the Mode Dial ✤ Turn the Mode Dial to select Camera mode by setting the selector as illustrated. ✤ Available Camera Modes are: (Programme): Sets aperture and shutter speed automatically for the user’s convenience, other settings are free to set by manual SCENE: Preset Automatic Modes that contain predefined settings A: Aperture Priority Mode...
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in a JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. DCIM ✤...
  • Page 86 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Numbering Stored Pictures ✤ File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when they are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ You can reset the numbering back to DCAM0001 at any time by setting the FILE to RESET. 1.
  • Page 87 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the Image Quality ✤ Image Quality function works in (Programme), M, S, A and SCENE modes. ✤ Set the level of image quality for the still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.
  • Page 88 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the Image Size ✤ Image Size function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S, A and SCENE modes. ✤ Set the image size for still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.
  • Page 89 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the Menu Language ✤ You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language from OSD List. 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2.
  • Page 90 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the LCD Brightness 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP). The SETUP menu list will appear. 4.
  • Page 91 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : 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. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2.
  • Page 92 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the IMPRINT Option ✤ IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a image. 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 image.
  • Page 93 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ Using the Wireless Remote Control, you can easily and remotely manipulate in Camera mode. Refer to page 31 for setting the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder. ✤...
  • Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Setting the Beep Sound ✤ You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep. 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Press the MENU button. 3.
  • Page 95 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Use of various Functions Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available mode Page SETUP FILE Reset the file numbering LANGUAGE Set the OSD language FORMAT Format the Memory Card Adjust the LCD brightness MySET USB data destination (PC/PRINTER) DATE&TIME Set the Date and Time...
  • Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available mode Page MULTI Set the metering to MULTI , M, S, A METERING SPOT Set the metering to SPOT EFFECT NORMAL No special effect B & W Converts colours into Black and White , M, S, A SEPIA...
  • Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available mode Page FRAME RATE 30fps Sets the frame rate of MPEG moving images 15fps DPOF STANDARD Standard DPOF printing function INDEX Prints an Index page of all the images stored in the Memory Card.
  • Page 98 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Taking and Viewing Your First Photo Taking Still Images ✤ This function works in (Programme) mode. 1. Insert the Memory Card (see page 84) and connect a power source (see page 22). 2.
  • Page 99 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Viewing Still Images ✤ You can play back and view still images stored on the Memory Card. ✤ Still images stored on the Memory Card are all displayed at the same size despite their original resolution using the LCD screen or viewfinder.
  • Page 100 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Viewing a Slide Show 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Set the Mode Dial to (Play). The last image taken appears. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SLIDE).
  • Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Setting the Q.View Duration ✤ The Q.View function works only for still images. ✤ After taking a image, your Camcorder automatically displays the image for a few seconds (Q.View), then returns to recording mode. You can set the Q.View duration using this menu. 1.
  • Page 102 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View 1. Insert a Memory Card that has previously stored pictures (see page 84). 2. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 3. Set the Mode Dial to (Play).
  • Page 103 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Deleting Image Using DELETE Menu 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Set the Mode Dial to (Play). A stored image is displayed. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (DELETE).
  • Page 104 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Delayed Recording – Self Timer ✤ Self Timer function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S, A and SCENE modes. œ √ ✤ Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography and various other camera uses) is available.
  • Page 105 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking MPEG Recording ✤ You can record a moving image using the (Movie) mode. Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Set the Mode Dial to (Movie).
  • Page 106 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking Recording a Moving Image onto a Memory Card ✤ You can record a moving image using the (Movie) mode. ✤ Before recording a moving image, insert a Memory Card (see page 84). 1.
  • Page 107 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking MPEG Playback To Playback a Recorded Moving Image 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Set the Mode Dial to (Play). A stored image is displayed. 3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to locate the moving image to be played back. (Movie) icon will be displayed when a moving image is selected.
  • Page 108 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus ✤ (CAMERA) mode, the automatic focus will not engage unless the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down. ✤ To get good image quality, please verify the proper focus before fully pressing the PHOTO button.
  • Page 109 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : 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. night time shooting, indoors and in shaded areas). ✤ Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync and Flash Cancel modes are available.
  • Page 110 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode Preset SCENE Mode EASY.Q Aperture S. Speed Programme Priority Priority Manual O = Available X = Not Available...
  • Page 111 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : 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 modes are available. ✤ Focus will be automatically set near the centre of the frame. [ Note ] Focus is set when you push the PHOTO button halfway down.
  • Page 112 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Continuous Auto Focus Mode ✤ Continuous Auto Focus function works in (Programme), MySET, M, S, A and SCENE (CHILDREN and CLOSE-UP) modes. ✤ The CHILDREN mode enables you to take better pictures when children will not "stay still". ✤...
  • Page 113 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Macro Mode ✤ Macro Mode function works in (Programme), (Movie), MySET, M, S, A and SCENE(CLOSE-UP only) modes. ✤ The Macro Focusing mode allows the user to take a close-up image of a detailed subject. ✤...
  • Page 114 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Exposure ✤ Exposure, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity affects image brightness and overall image quality. Longer exposure, slower shutter speed and higher ISO sensitivity brighten the image. Adjustment of these settings is available when you are using (Programme), A, S and M camera modes.
  • Page 115 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE ✤ MULTI and SPOT AE functions work in (Programme), M, S and A modes. ✤ Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results. ✤...
  • Page 116 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : 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.
  • Page 117 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Manual Exposure Compensation ✤ The Manual Exposure compensation function works in (Programme), S and A modes. ✤ If the image in the LCD screen is too bright, choose a negative value for exposure compensation.
  • Page 118 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Aperture ✤ Aperture function works in M and A modes. ✤ By controlling the aperture, the user may adjust the overall image brightness. ✤ Large apertures require more lighting and soften the background details. ✤...
  • Page 119 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Shutter Speed ✤ The Shutter Speed function works in M and S modes. ✤ By controlling the shutter speed and aperture, you may adjust the overall brightness of the image. ✤...
  • Page 120 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the White Balance Setting the Preset White Balance ✤ The White Balance function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S and A modes. ✤ Digital Cameras capture an image using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that takes in lighting information and detects the colour.
  • Page 121 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Manual White Balance ✤ The white balance function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S and A modes. 1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2. Set the Mode Dial to (Programme), (Movie), M, S or A.
  • Page 122 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the ISO Sensitivity ✤ The ISO Sensitivity function works in (Programme), M, S and A modes. ✤ Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the image is under the same exposure condition.
  • Page 123 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Using Digital Special Effects ✤ The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S and A modes. ✤ Digital Special Effects allow the user to create professional looking effects on their images. 1.
  • Page 124 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing ✤ Auto Exposure Bracketing works only in (Programme) mode. ✤ From time to time, determining the best exposure setting for a image may be difficult and you may not have time to check the results and try again.
  • Page 125 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot ✤ Continuous Shot function works in (Programme), M, S and A modes. ✤ Continuous Shot allows the user to take consecutive images of a moving object. ✤...
  • Page 126 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Setting the Sharpness ✤ The Sharpness function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S and A modes. ✤ This option allows the user to obtain sharper images by processing the image after it is shot. 1.
  • Page 127 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Using the Digital Zoom ✤ 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 centre portion of the image to fill the frame and may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy image.
  • Page 128 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Rotating a Stored Image ✤ The Image Rotating function works only in the (Play) mode. ✤ This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card. ✤ You can rotate a stored image while viewing it. 1.
  • Page 129 The selected option is applied. Select START IMAGE if you want to save the image as START IMAGE 3. (The first two images are Samsung images and cannot be saved.) [ Notes ] You can select and resize a still image and then save it to appear as your new start-up image (see page 132).
  • Page 130 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu ✤ MySET menu works only in (Programme), M, S and A 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. Memorizing Your Current Settings ✤...
  • Page 131 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : 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. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).
  • Page 132 [ Notes ] START IMAGE 1 START IMAGE 2 START IMAGE 1 and START IMAGE 2 are Samsung logo images and cannot be changed. START IMAGE 3 Formatting or deleting the still image on the memory card does not affect the start-up...
  • Page 133 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Zooming & Trimming Recorded Images (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing ✤ This function allows the user to have a more detailed view of the image using the LCD screen. ✤ Enlarge a portion of the image to see more detail and move the zoom tool around the image. Zooming the Image 1.

  • Page 134: Protecting Stored Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Protecting Stored Images ✤ The Protection function works only in (Play) mode. ✤ Selecting Protect from the MENU saves valuable images from accidental deletion. ✤ You may set a image to LOCK to protect it, or UNLOCK to cancel the protection. 1.
  • Page 135 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques To Select Images to be Protected ✤ Select SELECT. 1. Move the Joystick up or down to select SELECT, then press the Joystick(OK). The multiple images screen appears. 2. To move the cursor, move the Joystick up, down, left or right, then press the MENU button to lock the selected image.

  • Page 136: Formatting A Memory Card

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Formatting a Memory Card ✤ You can use the Format function to completely delete all still images/moving images and options on the Memory Card, including protected still images/moving images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. 2592 SETUP BACK:...

  • Page 137: Printing Your Images - Using The Pictbridge

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Printing Your Images – Using the PictBridge ✤ By connecting the Camcorder 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 Camcorder buttons. ✤...

  • Page 138: Selecting Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Selecting Images ✤ To select images, select SELECT. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, move the Joystick up or down to select SELECT. 2. Move the Joystick to the right. PICT BRIDGE MOVE: CHANGE: The available options are listed: ONE PIC and ALL PICs.

  • Page 139: Customizing Print Options

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques 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, move the Joystick up or down to select PRINTER SETUP. The available options are listed: DEFAULT and CUSTOMIZE.

  • Page 140: Printing Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Printing Images ✤ After selecting images and the PRINTER SETUP settings, print your images by choosing the PRINT menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, move the Joystick up or down to select PRINT. The available options are listed: STANDARD and INDEX.

  • Page 141: Printing Images Using Dpof (Digital Print Order Format) Settings

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings ✤ DPOF PRINT requires at least one DPOF marked image on the memory card. PICT BRIDGE BACK: SET:OK 1. Set the DPOF settings as described in page 142. SELECT 2.

  • Page 142: Printing Your Images - Using The Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Printing Your Images – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ✤ DPOF menu only works in (Play) mode. ✤ Mark your images with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) marking to utilize automatic printing.

  • Page 143: Index Dpof Setup

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques Index DPOF Setup 1. Press the MENU button, then select (DPOF) by moving the Joystick to the left or right. The DPOF menu list will appear. DPOF BACK: SET:OK STANDARD 2. Move the Joystick up or down to select INDEX, then move the Joystick to the right. INDEX PRINT SIZE The available options of NO and YES are displayed.

  • Page 144: Printing Dpof Marked Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques If ALL PICs is selected, print size setting menu is displayed. Move the Joystick up or down to set the print size. To cancel your selection made, select CANCEL, then move the Joystick to the right. DPOF MOVE: SET:OK...

  • Page 145: Maintenance

    ENGLISH Maintenance 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 (see page 38). - Turn your camcorder off. - Remove the Battery.

  • Page 146: Cleaning The Camera Body And Video Heads

    [ Notes ] 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 Authorized Service Centre. Do not use wet-type cleaning cassettes.

  • Page 147: 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 AC Power Adapter where the power input range is 100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz.

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH 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 source...
  • Page 149 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized service centre/personnel. Symptom Possible Causes Measure No power is supplied The power is not connected properly Connect the AC adapter properly, page 22...
  • Page 150 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Measure Images on the LCD screen appear Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD dark Ambient temperature is too low Low temperatures might produce a dark LCD display This is not a malfunction Rear of the LCD screen is hot Prolonged use of LCD screen Close the LCD screen to turn it off, or turn your device off...

  • Page 151: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Model Name VP-D6550/D6550i Camcorder 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 MiniDV cassette Tape Speed SP: approx. 18.83mm/s, LP: approx. 12.57mm/s...
  • Page 152 ENGLISH Specifications Lens CAMCORDER CAMERA Optical Zoom Ratio Digital Zoom Ratio 900x Focal Length (f) 2.4 ~ 24mm 7.7 ~ 23.1mm F. No (Wide / Tele) 1.8 / 2.4 2.8 / 4.9 Zooming Speed Variable 4 step 1 step Filter Diameter Not Available Macro Wide Macro...

  • Page 153: Index

    ENGLISH Index image size ....................88 - A - - L - Audio dubbing .................... 75 Audio Mode....................53 LCD ......................34 Lithium battery ....................21 - B - - M - BLC ......................48 Macro ....................46, 113 - C - Cassette ......................38 Memory Stick ....................83 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..........145 MF/AF ....................56, 111 Clock Set .....................30...
  • Page 154 ENGLISH Index Speaker .......................69 SPOT-AE ....................115 - T - Troubleshooting ..................148 TV Display ....................36 - U - USB ......................79 - V - Viewfinder ....................37 Viewing Still images ..................99 - W - White Balance ..................57, 120 Wind Cut .....................54 WL.Remote ....................93 - Z - ZERO MEMORY ..................44...

  • Page 155: Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)

    ENGLISH Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded 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 156 ENGLISH Memo...
  • Page 157 UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND...
  • Page 158 (GREECE)
  • Page 160 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page AD68-00875N United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk...

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