ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D23/D24 VP-D23i/D24i Auto Focus STAR T/ STOP PHOT O BLC FAD Charge Coupled Device REC SEA SELF TIMER E RCH DEL S SHO EAS Y ZERO MEMORY ETE PHOT SEAR O CH W A.DUB DISPLAY DATE TIME / SLOW X2 FWD REV RDER MCO Liquid Crystal Display TI LENS 10XZOOM MUL F.
ENGLISH Contents 2 Notes and Safety Instructions ................................... 6 ................................................... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................ 11 ............................................. 11 Features .................................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ....................................................................
ENGLISH Contents Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD .............................................. 33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ..................................................................... 34 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ..................................................................... 34 Advanced Recording ............................................... 35 Use of various Functions ........................................................................................
ENGLISH Contents Dubbed Audio Playback ................................................................................... 64 PHOTO Image Recording ....................................................................................... 65 Searching for a PHOTO picture ....................................................................... 65 NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording).......................................................................66 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE...........................................
ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ......................................................... 84 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ........................................ 85 Image Format .................................................................................................... 85 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ....................................................................... 85 Selecting the image quality .................................................
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen LCD Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1 1. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 2. 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Recording with the LCD screen closed. 5 T IGH V.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D23i/D24i only) VP-D23i/D24i Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. DVD Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. 1. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack X - - - 5 - * * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste. Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - - 8 CAMERA STBY T IGH V.L - PB ZO OM - 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.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 2.
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. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will flash for about five seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • • • • • • • • • • • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord 2. 2. AC Power Adapter 3. 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. S-VIDEO cable 6. Instruction Book / 6. 6. Instruction Book 7. 8. Remote Control O PH OT X2 ZER ME MO O RY A.D UB STA STORT/ P 8.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC BL C FA DE SE AR RE C CH OW S SH EA SY FW D RE V RDER 7. TFT LCD monitor MS UN A GC MCO 2. Lens 6. EASY button I LENS 10XZOOM MU LT SA 3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 32) 1. 3. Video Light 6. EASY button (see page 59) 3. 4. Remote sensor 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. Lens 8. IR(Infrared) Light 5. 32 2. 4. 6. EASY 59 7. TFT LCD 8.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons MULTI MUL TI 11. MENU button DISPLAY PB ZO OM 2. PB zoom 3. Display 4. V. light T IGH V.L 10. Speaker 9. MENU dial 5. Mode switch 8. ENTER button 7. DC jack 6. DV jack 1. Function buttons 1. PLAYER - 2. 3. 4. 5. 14 CAMERA EASY M.PLAY MULTI - : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (REW)( : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (FF)( ) ) : (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW : (PLAY/STILL)( : (STOP) BLC - : (STOP)( PB zoom Display V.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 11. Slow shutter 10. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 9. USB jack 8. S-VIDEO jack 7. Audio/Video jack 6. External MIC in 5. Hook for handstrap 3. START/STOP button 4. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 6. External MIC in 1. 6. 2. PHOTO button (see page 65) 7. Audio/Video jack 2. PHOTO 65 7. Audio/Video 9. USB jack 3. START/STOP / 8. S- 10. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 4. 3. START/STOP button 4. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 5.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 8. Memory Stick slot ERA AM • ER OFF • C 7. Tripod receptacle 2. Battery Release PLAY 3. Lithium battery cover CHARGE + - 6. Focus adjust knob 4. Hook for shoulder strap 5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 1. Charging indicator 5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 1. 2. Battery Release 6. Focus adjust knob 2. 3. Lithium battery cover 7. Tripod receptacle 3. 4. Hook for shoulder strap 8. Memory Stick slot 4. 5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT / 6. 7. 8.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10 Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( , ) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 12. 1. PHOTO 9. 10. (STOP) 2. START/STOP / 3. SELF TIMER 13. (STILL) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) 14. (SLOW) 5. PHOTO Search 15.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 1 4. Program AE (see page 42) 2 3 5. White Balance mode (see page 44) 6 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) 4 5 (see page 61) 7 7. Manual focus (see page 60) 8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE 32 (see page 57) 9 9. Zoom position (see page 45) 8 10. NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 66) 11. DATE/TIME (see page 53) 12. USB 13.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 85) B. Image counter C. D. E. F. G. H. I. A. B. OSD in M.REC mode 85 - - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator Image recording and loading indicator Quality ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 93) Print Mark (see page 92) SLIDE SHOW MPEG4 Screen size E D C SF 2 2 / 2 4 0 352 B I / C. D. E. F. G. H. 93 92 12:00 10.
UN A GC MCO RDER LENS 10XZOOM ENGLISH MS Preparation SA 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. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
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. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA.
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. - ZOOM / Hand strap a. b. a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap. b. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover. c.
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. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 1. 2. MULTI Reference The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country. 3.
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. ✤ - Zoom Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 3.
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ ✤ ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-L110 SB-L110 Approx. 2hr Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 2hr SB-L220 SB-L220 Approx.
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. • a. Fully charged a a. b. 20~40% used b b. 20~40% c. 40~80% d. 80~95% 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) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording ✤ times.
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. ✤ 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 3.
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) 1 2 1. 23 ■ 2. 2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap. 4 27 LENS CAP 3 3. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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. Record Search (REC SEARCH) ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOUR ADJUST ✤ 2.5 ✤ ■ ■ ■ BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position.
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 8. 9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting. 9. ■ ■ ■ Using the VIEWFINDER ✤ The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. ✤ ✤ LCD 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. 1. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 2. 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or colour if necessary. 3. 4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 31) ✤ ✤ CAMERA 31 Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ PLAYER ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from he built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items ● Available mode MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND DEMO PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D23i/D24i only) M.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Requested Mode Operating Mode ● Digital functions DIS DIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O O ✕ SLOW SHUTTER * ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O O NIGHT CAPTURE O O O O Digital NIGHT special CAPTURE effects DIS O O DIS O O D.ZOOM ✕ O O O ✕ O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.
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. ● CLOCK SET ( CAMERA ✤ M.PLAY ✤ DATE/TIME ) PLAYER / DATE/TIME 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REMOCON ● REMOCON ✤ The REMOCON function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The REMOCON option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. ✤ PLAYER M.REC REMOCON ✤ REMOCON CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CAMERA M.PLAY CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. ✤ CAMERA M.REC BEEP SOUND ✤ MENU CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND ● SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. ✤ PHOTO SOUND ✤ DSC SHUTTER SHUTTER SOUND 1. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode . M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. ● DEMOSTATION ✤ ✤ DEMOSTATION CAMERA ✤ DEMOSTATION OFF 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
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. ● PROGRAM AE ✤ CAMERA PROGRAM AE ✤ PROGRAM AE ✤ ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 1. CAM MODE 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the PROGRAM AE mode. ■ Press the ENTER button to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode. MENU ■ PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT MENU DIAL CAMERA 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ● WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image. ■ AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. ■ HOLD ( ) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ Zooming In and Out CAMERA 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. ✤ Use these features for different shots.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. ✤ ✤ ✤ CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ● DIS Digital Image Stabilizer ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital 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 ■ Recording through the window of a vehicle 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ● DSE Digital Special Effects ✤ 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. ✤ There are 9 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. b.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 1. 2. ■ ■ While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, the DSE function does not work.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in 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. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i 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. ■ 16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 5. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you press the ENTER button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● 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. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Press the ENTER button to select the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the DATE/TIME mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ● 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 screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, VIEWFINDER and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD/VIEWFINDER/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU DIAL. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME - Each time you select DATE/TIME and press the ENTER button, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. (see page 53) ■ WL.REMOTE( ) - Each time you select WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, 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. ■ FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 60) - Each time you select FOCUS and press the ENTER button, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. ✤ ✤ ✤ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 1. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL until you see icon( ) on, and then press the ENTER button. ■ You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.
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. SLOW SHUTTER ✤ CAMERA SLOW SHUTTER ✤ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 1. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 2. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/25, 1/13, 1/6, off. 3. CAMERA SLOW SHUTTER SLOW SHUTTER SHUTTER SPEED 1/25 1/13 1/6 off 4.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) EASY ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. ■ HO SS EAS Y FWD 1. CAMERA 2. REV EASY ■ LENS 10XZOOM RDER EASY ■ STBY DATE/TIME EASY.Q / DIS ( ) 0:00:00 EASY 5 5 min CA MCO CAMERA RE 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
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. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable. AF/MF Manual Focus/Auto Focus ✤ CAMERA AF/MF / M.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. * BLC ✤ 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; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. ■ The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. ■ The light sources are too bright.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. ✤ ✤ To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing 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. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. ■ 12 ✤ ✤ 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 1. PLAYER MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 12 MENU 2. MENU DIAL 3. ENTER 4. MENU DIAL AUDIO SELECT A/V SOUND[1] 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. ENTER PLAYER MODE 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 6.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, release the button. 1. 2. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in 2 seconds. The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 2. PHOTO PHOTO 2 6-7 3. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ 0 lux CAMERA M.REC NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ NIGHT CAPTURE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 1. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NIGHT CAPTURE switch is turned on. ✤ When you work in POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode, POWER NIGHT CAPTURE icon appears on the LCD continuously.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the VIDEO LIGHT VIDEO LIGHT ✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only. ✤ To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. ✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in SP mode only. - If you turn on the LIGHT in LP mode, the LIGHT indicator and “LP” will be blinking on the LCD. CAMERA VIDEO LIGHT ✤ ✤ M.REC SP - VIDEO LIGHT SP LP ■ VIDEO LIGHT DISPLAY PB ZO OM DANGER ■ The VIDEO LIGHT can become extremely hot.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. ✤ Reference Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 1 2 2. Downward recording. 1. 2. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording. 3 4 3.
ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder. Reference ■ ■ ■ 70 You may use the S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.
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. VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) 1. ■ S-VIDEO ■ SEARCH S SHOW FWD REV RDER LENS 10XZOOM MULTI MCO ■ MS UN A GC A/V 1. 2. 3. 4. Video Audio L Audio R BLC FADE REC EASY CAMCORDER 2. 3. PLAYER 4. ■ Playback ✤ You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode. Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the tape you wish to play back.
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 5 minutes. Playback pause ✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback. ✤ To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY 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 recording at the point you wish to return to. ■ The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0:00:00(Zero memory indicator) ■ If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again. 1.
ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. ✤ PLAYER ✤ PB DSE DSE PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 1. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 3.
ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. PB ZOOM ✤ PLAYER ✤ PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 1. 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear. 2. PB ZOOM PLAYER PB ZOOM 3. 1.2X 8.0X 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4.
ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) ✤ ✤ 1. 2. VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) VCR A/V PLYAER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 3. 4. BLC FADE REC SEARCH S SHOW EASY FWD REV RDER MCO UN A GC TV LENS 10XZOOM MULTI A/V MS 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Audio/Video cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 3. Turn on the VCR or TV. 4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 i.LINK Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device DV DV ✤ 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). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ● System requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ IEEE 1394 ● CPU : faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Windows® 98SE, ME, XP Mac OS 9.1~10.2 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D23i/D24i only) DV VP-D23i/D24i 1. 2.
ENGLISH USB interface USB ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ● ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. ✤ This explanation is based on Windows® 98SE OS. DVC Media 5.0 ✤ ✤ ✤ PC Windows 98SE OS ® Program installation 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. - Installation selection screen appears in the monitor. 1. 2.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) PC Disconnecting the USB cable Reference ■ ■ 82 If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (VP-D24(i) only) ✤ The Memory Stick(VP-D24(i) only) stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. ● 1. 2. ● Ejecting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Push the Memory Stick, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically. 3. Pull out the Memory Stick. ● 1. 2. 3. Reference ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 84 If you set the camcorder to M.
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 card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder. ■ A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image. ■ Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the CARD.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the M.REC MODE sub-menu. MEMORY SET 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO M.PLAY SELECT QUALITY in the submenu.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still image onto the Memory Stick. ✤ Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 1. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 2. 3. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button and wait for more than 2 seconds. 3. 4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 88 ✤ ✤ 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 1. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. 3. Play back the cassette. 3. 4. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. ■ The camcorder is set to playback pause(STILL) mode.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 2 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ✤ ✤ 2 ■ ■ To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Screen 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 001 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Turn the menu dial to select a image. 1. 2. 19 20 001 21 22 23 24 ■ 3. 100-0025 22/24 MULTI 6 ■ ( 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI button again. 4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ 1. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. ■ The submenu will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO COPY and press the ENTER button.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. ■ ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images. ✤ ✤ ✤ 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 1. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. ✤ ■ 1. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and display on the screen. 3. Using the (FWD) and that you want to protect.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. ✤ ✤ ✤ 1. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and that you want to delete. (REV) buttons, search for the still image 3. 4. 4. Press the MENU button. 5. 5.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. ✤ ✤ ✤ Attention ✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered. ✤ 1.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG REC MPEG 1. IGH V.L Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4. Press the START/STOP button, the images which are being captured are recorded as a moving picture of MPEG4 type onto MEMORY STICK.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG PB MPEG 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter sub-menu. 5. Use the MENU DIAL to select M.PLAY from the submenu. 6. Press the ENTER button to enter sub-menu. 7. Use the MENU DIAL to select MPEG4 from the sub-menu. 8. Press the PLAY/STILL button. ■ The moving pictures recorded into the MEMORY STICK are played back.
ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. ✤ ✤ 1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. ■ Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 1. ■ ■ 2. 2.
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. 1. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. 3. Press the button. 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) PLAYER PLAY/STILL / 4. 10 STOP (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
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. ■ ■ Colour system ■ You can view your recording in the viewfinder.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. ✤ Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... Action ... slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. TAPE END! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one. TAPE END! TAPE END! no the tape reached its end. Change to a new one.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Informs that... Action MEMORY STICK! slow There no Memory stick in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Stick. Erase recorded image. NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Stick. Record new images. WRITE PROTECT! slow The Memory Stick is record protected.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centrer. Symptom ✤ Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. The camcorder goes off automatically.
ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D23/D24/D23i/D24i : VP-D23/D24/D23i/D24i System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic PAL 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.
ENGLISH INDEX INDEX -A- -M- Accessories ....................................... 12 Audio dubbing .................................. 63 AUDIO MODE ................................ 51 Memory Stick ............................. 83, 87 MF/AF .............................................. 60 -B- OSD ............................................ 18, 19 Battery Pack ...................................... 24 BEEP ................................................. 39 BLC .......................................
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