Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D907(i)/D907D(i) Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for 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 Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ............................6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..........................11 Features ..................................................11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ........................................12 Front & Left View ............................................... 13 Left side View ................................................14 Right & Top View ................................................ 15 Rear &...
Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ............................37 Use of various Functions ............................................37 Setting menu items .............................................. 37 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode ..........................38 Availability of functions in each mode ......................................... 39 CLOCK SET ...............................................
Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Playback ................................74 Tape Playback ................................................74 Playback on the LCD monitor ..........................................74 Playback on a TV monitor ........................................... 74 Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ..................................74 Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ................................. 75 Playback ................................................
Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Recording images to a Memory Stick ......................................... 93 Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ..................................94 Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ....................................95 MJPEG RECORDING ............................................... 96 Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK..................................96 Viewing still images/moving pictures .........................................
Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD monitor Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1.
Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D907i/D907Di only) Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g.
Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
Page 9 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder so that the viewfinder points towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder.
Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3.
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord Basic Accessories (AA-E7 TYPE) 1.
Page 13: Front & Left View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH FADE 9. Viewfinder MULTI DISP. 2. Ring Focus 3. Lens 10. LCD monitor open 4. Built-in FLASH 11. TFT LCD monitor 5. Handstrap ring 6.
Page 14: Left Side View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 6. Mode switch 7. FLASH/PB ZOOM 8. MEMORY MIX/ S.SHOW 1. MENU button 9. Speaker 2. MENU Selector 3. External MIC in 4. DC jack 10. DISPLAY 11. MACRO/DELETE 5. Charging indicatior 1.
Page 15: Right & Top View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. SMART SHOE COVER 1. Zoom lever 7. MF/AF 2. PHOTO button 3. Focus adjustment knob 8. Slow shutter 9. Multi-AV jack 10. DV jack 11. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 5.
Page 16: Rear & Bottom View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Memory Stick slot 3. Battery Release 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover 4. Tripod receptacle 5. TAPE EJECT 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21) 4. Tripod receptacle 2. Memory Stick slot (see page 87) 5.
Page 17: Remote Control
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME (FF) (SLOW) (REW) (PLAY) (STILL) (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10.
Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Camera And Player Modes)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. EASY Q mode (see pages 65) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 52) OSD in CAMERA mode 4.
Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play (Memory Stick) Modes)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 88) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D.
Page 20: Preparation
ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤...
Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation
ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤...
Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap
ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.
Page 23: Connecting A Power Source
ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.
Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on : - The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.
Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD monitor, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.
Page 26: Battery Level Display
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤...
Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette
ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. jack cover 1.
Page 28: Basic Recording
ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS COVER. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 29: To Select The Camcorder Mode
ENGLISH Basic Recording To select the CAMCORDER mode ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position. : CAMERA CAMERA mode (TAPE record mode) mode 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2.
Page 30: Selecting The Osd Language
ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear.
Page 31: Record Search (Rec Search)
ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.
Page 32: Hints For Stable Image Recording
ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap ring. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1.
Page 33: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
Page 34: Using The Viewfinder
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. The BRIGHT SELECT setting switches between NORMAL/SUPER each time you push the MENU SELECTOR. Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST. Available adjustment range for BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST is 00 ~ 35. 9.
Page 35: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd Monitor
ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD monitor ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2.
Page 36: Controlling Sound From The Speaker
ENGLISH Basic Recording Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER and M.PLAY mode. When you use the LCD monitor for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER or M.PLAY mode.
Page 37: Advanced Recording
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions G Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ CLOCK SET Setting the time ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control ✔...
Page 38: Set The Camcorder To Camera Or Player Mode And M.rec Or M.play Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode SUB MENU MENU FUNCTIONS Page CAMERA PLAYER M. REC M. PLAY ✔ ✔ PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality ✔ ✔ IMAGE SIZE Selecting Image Resolution ✔ ✔ MJPEG SIZE Selecting MJPEG Resolution ✔ CONTINUOUS SHOT Recording images continuosly ✔...
Page 39: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Digital Mode special Operating PHOTO SLOW D.ZOOM effects Mode (TAPE) SHUTTER D.ZOOM ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ PHOTO ✕ ✕ ✕ SLOW SHUTTER ✕ Digital Special Effects O : The requested function will work in this operating mode. ✕...
Page 40: Clock Set
ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL CLOCK SET CAMERA...
Page 41: Wl. Remote
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear.
Page 42: Beep Sound
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. You may change the settings dependent on whether you wish to hear. CAM MODE 1.
Page 43: Shutter Sound
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Set the SHUTTER SOUND On/Off when using the DSC feature. M.REC MODE 1. Set the camcorder to M.REC or PLAYER mode (see page 29). INITIAL CLOCK SET CAMERA...
Page 44: Usb Connect
ENGLISH Advanced Recording USB CONNECT ✤ Before connecting the camcorder to a PC or PRINTER with USB cable, USB CONNECT setting is required. ✤ The USB CONNECT function works in M.PLAY mode only. ✤ The USB CONNECT setting is automatically set to “COMPUTER” and can not be set to “PRINTER” in PLAYER and M.REC mode.
Page 45: Demonstration
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION ✤ The Demonstration mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤...
Page 46: Program Ae
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. I AUTO mode ( - Automatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background.
Page 47: Setting The Program Ae
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE 2. Press the MENU button. WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM MEMORY VIEWER The menu list will appear. DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX 3.
Page 48: Wht. Balance (White Balance)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colour. AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
Page 49: Zooming In And Out
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤...
Page 50: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Camera is capable of 10x optical zoom. ✤ Zooming more than 10x is performed digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. CAM MODE ✤...
Page 51: Eis (Electronic Image Stabilizer)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: Recording with the zoom Recording a small object close-up Recording and walking at the same time...
Page 52: Dse(Digital Special Effects) Select
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. ✤...
Page 53: Selecting An Digital Special Effect
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an Digital Special Effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) CAM MODE INITIAL PROGRAM AE 2. Press the MENU button. CAMERA WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX 3.
Page 54: Memory Mix
ENGLISH Advanced Recording MEMORY MIX ✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording. ✤ You can record the superimposed images on a tape. ✤...
Page 55: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape ✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. ✤ Insert a Memory Stick with still images recorded into your camcorder. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) MEMORY D.ZOOM VIEWER...
Page 56: Rec Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording G REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D907i/D907Di only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) mode. SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
Page 57: Audio Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording G AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D907i/D907Di only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.
Page 58: Wind Cut
ENGLISH Advanced Recording G WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, it is possible other low sounds will be eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1.
Page 59: Date/Time
ENGLISH Advanced Recording G DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
Page 60: Tv Display
ENGLISH Advanced Recording G TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD monitor and Viewfinder. ON: The OSD appears in the LCD monitor, Viewfinder and TV.
Page 61: Using Quick Menu
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus. A.
Page 62: Setting The Quick Menu
ENGLISH Advanced Recording F. WHT. BALANCE (see page 48) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. G.
Page 63: Shutter Speed & Exposure
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1.
Page 64: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
Page 65: Easy Q Mode (For Beginners)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Q Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video recordings. The EASY Q mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
Page 66: Mf/Af(Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF(Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC 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 recording. ✤...
Page 67: Using The Built - In Flash
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the Built - in Flash ✤ You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash or attaching the VL-S1FL video Light/ Flash (optional) to the camcorder's Smart shoe (see page 109), whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places.
Page 68: Blc (Back Light Compensation)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...
Page 69: Fade In And Out
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using STBY special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a 0:00:00 ➔...
Page 70: Audio Dubbing
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤...
Page 71: Dubbed Audio Playback
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. PLAYER MODE 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH 4.
Page 72: Photo Image Recording
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, release the button. PHOTO 3.
Page 73: Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder.
Page 74: Playback
ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD monitor ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD monitor when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤...
Page 75: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks
ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. Audio input 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi-AV cable. (right)-Red S-VIDEO input Audio input The yellow plug : Video (left)-White...
Page 76: Various Functions While In Player Mode
ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes.
Page 77: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame)
ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. G To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤...
Page 78: Zero Memory
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to.
Page 79: Pb Zoom
ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback or still mode. 3.
Page 80: Recording In Player Mode (Vp-D907I/D907Di Only)
ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D907i/D907Di only) ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. AUDIO(R) ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. S-VIDEO AUDIO(L) VIDEO 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. 2.
Page 81: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin).
Page 82: Recording With A Dv Connection Cable (Vp-D907I/D907Di Only)
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D907i/D907Di only) 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.
Page 83: Usb Interface
ENGLISH USB interface G Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤...
Page 84: Installing Dvc Media 7.0 Software
ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 7.0 Software ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. Software installation 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. - Installation selection screen appears in the monitor.
Page 85: Connecting To A Pc
ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Set the USB CONNECT to “COMPUTER”. (see page 44) USB Cable 2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder.
Page 86: Digital Still Camera Mode
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MJPEG movie ✤ Viewing still images and MJPEG movie Terminal Single Protection...
Page 87: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick
The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the...
Page 88: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Stick
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. DCIM 100 SSDVC ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MJPEG file format on the Memory DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 Stick.
Page 89: Selecting The Image Quality
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the photo quality M.REC MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. INITIAL 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY 3.
Page 90: Selecting The Recording Image Size
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the recording image size ✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded. M.REC MODE INITIAL 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY IMAGE SIZE VIEWER MJPEG SIZE 2.
Page 91: Selecting The Moving Picture Size
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY IMAGE SIZE VIEWER MJPEG SIZE CONTIN. SHOT 3. Press the MENU button. PRINT MARK PROTECT DELETE...
Page 92: Recording Images Continuously
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously ✤ You can record still images continuously. ✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording. NORMAL( ) : Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in 1600 x 1200 size or 12 still images in 640 x 480 size at about 0.7sec intervals.
Page 93: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2.
Page 94: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to record multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the PHOTO COPY function. (see page 95) ✤...
Page 95: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. The still image’s date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made. PLAYER MODE ✕...
Page 96: Mjpeg Recording
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG RECORDING ✤ The moving picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the Memory Stick. Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK. 1. Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder. 2.
Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images, but it is not malfunction. You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 7.0 using USB port on your PC.
Page 98: Viewing Still Images/Moving Pictures
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. [0 4 / 0 6] Image 1600 X 1200 Single images/Moving pictures Size Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.
Page 99: To View A Slide Show
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) The last recorded still image/moving picture appears 2. Press the S.SHOW button. All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 3.
Page 100: Marking Still Images For Printing
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 101: Printing Your Pictures - Using The Pictbridge (Direct Print)
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Your Pictures - Using the PictBridge (DIRECT PRINT) ✤ By connecting the camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the MEMORY STICK directly to the printer. ✤ With the PictBridge support, you can control the printer directly through your camcorder in order to print out stored images. For direct printing of your stored images using the PictBridge function, it is required to connect your camcorder to a PictBridge printer using a USB cable.
Page 102: Printing Images
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Images 1. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, select the still image that you want to print. [1 5 / 3 3] Pict Bridge 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT THIS PHOTO and push the DIRECT PRINT MODE MENU SELECTOR.
Page 103: To Print The Date On The Image
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To print the date on the image ✤ Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE mode at submenu in DIRECT PRINT MODE and push the MENU SELECTOR. You can choose to print - the OFF, DATE, DATE&TIME. The default setting is OFF.
Page 104: Protection From Accidental Erasure
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. M.PLAY MODE 2.
Page 105: Deleting Still Images/Moving Pictures
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. ✤...
Page 106: Deleting Images Using The Delete Button
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting images using the DELETE button 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) 2. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that you want to delete. 3. Press the DEL (delete) button. 4.
Page 107: Formatting The Memory Stick And Setting The File Number
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick and setting the File Number Formatting the MEMORY STICK ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all still images/moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures. ✤...
Page 108: Setting The File Number
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number ✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. ✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up continuously.
Page 109: Smart Shoe
ENGLISH Smart Shoe Using the Smart Shoe ✤ You can use to attach an optional accessory to the camcorder’s Smart Shoe. ✤ The accessory is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. ✤ Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the accessory to the Smart Shoe. ✤...
Page 110 ENGLISH Smart Shoe VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash Attach the Video Light/Flash to a camcorder when recording in dark places. When recording a PHOTO, you can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the Flash. ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic This is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (Gun mode) or variable microphone (Zoom mode).
Page 111: Maintenance
ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ Leaving the Lithium Ion Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.
Page 112: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. (blue screen) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2.
Page 113: 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 within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
Page 114: Troubleshooting
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost Change to a charged one.
Page 115: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY STICK! slow There is no Memory stick in Insert a Memory Stick. the camcorder. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory Stick. to record.
Page 116 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
Page 117: Specifications
ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D907(i)/D907D(i) System Video signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s Tape recording time SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60) FF/REW time...
Page 118: Index
ENGLISH INDEX - A - - E - Accessories ................12 EASY Q Mode ............... 65 Assist light ................64 EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)..........51 Audio dubbing ............... 70 EXPOSURE ................63 AUDIO MODE ............... 57 - F - AUDIO SELECT ..............71 Fade ..................
Page 119 ENGLISH INDEX - M - - S - Maintenance ................. 111 Self Timer ................20 Memory Mix................54 Shutter Sound ................ 43 Memory Stick ................. 86 SHUTTER SPEED ..............63 MF/AF..................66 SLIDE SHOW................. 99 MJPEG RECORDING............96 SLOW SHUTTER..............64 MJPEG SIZE ................
Page 120: 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 121 Unless there is national legislation to the contrary, 2. Samsung’s obligations are limited to the repair or, at its the rights under this warranty are the consumers sole rights discretion, replacement of the product or the defective part.
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Page 124 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page AD68-00811F (Rev. 02) United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk...

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