Samsung VP-D965Wi Setup guide

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Digital Video Camcorder

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

A Auto ocus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

VP-D963(i)/D964W(i)/D965W(i)

Use only approved battery packs.

Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.

Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

his product meets the intent of

Directive 89/ 336 CEE, 73/ 23 CEE, 93/ 68 CEE.

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Contents

Features ....................................................................................7

Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ....................................8

Front & Left View ......................................................................9

Left Side View..........................................................................10

Right & op View ....................................................................11

Rear & Bottom View ................................................................12

Remote Control ......................................................................13

Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ......................................14

Lithium Battery Installation ......................................................15

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ........................................16

Connecting a Power Source ..................................................19

About the Operating Modes ....................................................19

Using the QUICK MENU ........................................................20

OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes ............21

OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam/M.Player Modes ..........22

urning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ......................22

Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ................................................23

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) ..24

Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ................................25

Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) ..........................26

Selecting the OSD Language (Language) ............................27

Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration)........................28

Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/ LCD Colour) ........29

Displaying the Date/ ime (Date/Time) ..................................30

Setting the V Display (TV Display) ......................................31

Using the Viewfinder................................................................32

Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette ................................................32

Various Recording echniques................................................33

Making your First Recording ..................................................34

Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) ............35

Reviewing and Searching when Recording (REC SEARCH) ..36

Searching quickly for a desired scene

(Setting the Zero Memory)....................................................37

Self Record using the Remote Control

(Setting the Self Timer) ........................................................38

Zooming In and Out ................................................................39

Using the ele Macro ..............................................................39

Using the Fade In and Out......................................................40

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ......................41

Using the COLOR NI E (COLOUR NITE) ............................42

Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode ............................43

Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ................................44

Selecting the Real Stereo ......................................................45

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ......................................7

Initial Setting : System Menu Setting ................................23

Notes and Safety Instructions..............................................5

Basic Recording ................................................................32

Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting ................................29

Advanced Recording..........................................................43

Preparation ........................................................................14

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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure ..................................46

Auto Focus / Manual Focus ....................................................47

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ....48

Setting the White Balance ......................................................50

Applying Visual Effects............................................................51

Setting the 16:9 Wide ..............................................................53

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ..............................54

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ........55

Still Image Recording ..............................................................56

Searching for a still image ..................................................56

Playing Back a ape on the LCD Screen ..............................57

Various Functions while in Player Mode ................................58

Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ..................................60

Audio Dubbing ........................................................................61

Dubbed Audio Playback ..........................................................62

ape Playback ........................................................................63

Audio Effect ............................................................................65

Setting the AV In/Out (VP-D963i/D964Wi/D965Wi only)........66

Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)

..67

Memory Card Functions......................................................67

Inserting a Memory Card ....................................................67

Ejecting a Memory Card ....................................................67

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ..............68

Selecting the Memory ype (VP-D965W(i) only)

......................

Selecting the Photo Quality ....................................................70

Selecting the recording Photo Size ........................................71

Setting the File Number ..........................................................72

aking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card..............73

Using the Built in Flash ..........................................................74

Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) ..............................................75

To view a Single Image ......................................................75

To view a Slide Show ........................................................75

To view the Multi Display ..................................................75

Protection from accidental Erasure ........................................76

Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images ..........................77

Formatting the Memory Card ..................................................79

Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card ........80

Playing Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card

(M.Play Select) ......................................................................81

Recording a Moving Image from a Cassette as a Photo Image

..82

Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card

(Photo Copy) ..........................................................................83

Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in

Memory (Copy to) (VP-D965W(i) only)..................................84

Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ..............................85

Removing the rint Mark ....................................................85

Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge M ......................86

Connecting To a rinter ......................................................86

Selecting Images ................................................................87

Setting the Number of rints ..............................................87

Playback ............................................................................57

Digital Still Camera Mode ................................................67

PictBridgeTM ......................................................................86

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Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ..................................87

rinting Images ..................................................................87

Canceling the rinting ........................................................87

ransferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections

(VP-D963i/D964Wi/D965Wi only)............................................88

Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc)

...88

Connecting to a C ............................................................88

System Requirements..........................................................88

Recording with a DV Connection Cable ..............................89

Using USB Interface................................................................90

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ......90

USB Connection Speed depending on the System ................90

System Requirements..........................................................90

Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect)............................91

Installing DV Media PRO Program ........................................92

Connecting to a PC ................................................................93

Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................93

Using the C Camera Function............................................94

Using the USB Streaming Function ....................................95

Using the removable Disk Function ....................................95

After Finishing a Recording ....................................................96

Usable Cassette apes ..........................................................96

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..............................97

Using Your Camcorder Abroad ..............................................98

roubleshooting ......................................................................99

Self Diagnosis Display ........................................................99

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M. layer Modes ............100

Setting menu items................................................................102

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ....................................................88

USB Interface ....................................................................90

Maintenance ......................................................................96

Troubleshooting ......................................................99

Specifications ...................................................... 104

Index .................................................................... 105

Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)................106

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Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens

Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen

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. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees to the Camcorder

with your finger.

2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play.

■If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you

can close the LCD Screen with the display facing out.

■his is convenient during playback operations.

[Note]

Refer to page 29 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen.

1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of the Viewfinder or the Lens.

ake pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

2. he LCD Screen has been manufactured

using high precision technology.

However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that

appear on the LCD Screen. hese dots are normal and do not

affect the recorded picture in any way.

3. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder, LCD

Screen or Battery Pack.

4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.

■o ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.

If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.

If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.

■Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

LCD Open Knob

180 degrees (max.)

90 degrees (max.)

90 degrees

to the Camcorder

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Servicing & Replacement Parts

Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding Camcorder

Notices regarding Copyright

■Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F).

For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.

■Do not let the Camcorder get wet. Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture.

If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be

repaired.

■A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Camcorder.

- When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)

- When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

■If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the

cassette compartment opened and the Battery Pack removed.

elevision programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your

Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

■Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.

■Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

■Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

■When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.

■Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

his marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its

working life. o prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from

other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.Household users should contact

either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item

for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase

contract. his product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

■Digital Data Transfer unction

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

photo images can be transferred

to a PC, making it possible to

produce or edit various images.

■USB Interface for Digital Image

Data Transfer

You can transfer images to a PC

using the USB interface without an

add-on card.

■Mega-pixel CCD

Your camcorder incorporates a

1.0mega-pixel CCD. High-

resolution photo images can be

recorded to a Memory card.

■Built-in lash

You can take natural-looking flash

pictures with appropriate

illumination using the built-in Flash.

■1200x Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up

to 1200 times its original size.

■Audio Enhancement

Provides more powerful sound with

the Real Stereo and Audio Effect

features.

■Colour T T LCD

A high-resolution colour F LCD

gives you clean, sharp images as

well as the ability to review your

recordings immediately.

A high-resolution colour F LCD of

230K pixels supports 16:9 aspect

ratio of VP-D964W(i)/D965W(i).

■Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

he DIS compensates for any

handshake, reducing unstable

images particularly at high

magnification.

■Various Visual Effects

he Visual Effects allows you to

give your films a special look by

adding various special effects.

■Back Light Compensation (BLC)

he BLC function compensates for

the bright background behind a

subject you're recording.

■Program AE

he Program AE enables you to

alter the shutter speed and

aperture to suit the type of

scene/action to be filmed.

■High Power Zoom Lens

Power Zoom lens allows users to

magnify the subject clearly up to

X26.

■Digital Still Camera unction

- Using Memory Card, you can

easily record and playback

standard photo images.

- You can transfer standard photo

images on the Memory Card to

your PC using the USB interface.

■Moving Image Recording

Moving image recording makes it

possible to record video onto a

Memory Card.

■Multi Memory Card Slot

(VP-D964W(i)/D965W(i) only)

Multi Memory Card slot is able to

use Memory Stick (Duo),

Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.

■Built-in Memory

(VP-D965W(i) only)

You can use digital still camera

functions without a separate

external Memory Card, using the

built-in memory installed in your

Camcorder. (VP-D965W(i): 64MB)

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video Camcorder.

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)

2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 YPE)

3. AC Cord

4. Multi Cable

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium Battery for Remote Control or Clock.

( YPE: CR2025)

7. Remote Control

8. USB Cable

9. Software CD

10. Lens Cover

11. Lens Cover Strap

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with Camcorder

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

(SB-LSM80)

2. AC Power Adapter

(AA-E8 YPE)

5. Instruction Book

7. Remote Control 8. USB Cable 9. Software CD

10. Lens Cover 11. Lens Cover Strap

3. AC Cord

6. Lithium Battery (CR2025)4. Multi Cable

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

1. Lens

2. Built-in lash

3. Remote Sensor

4. TAPE EJECT

5. Internal MIC

6. EASY.Q Button ➥page 35

7. unction Buttons

8. T T LCD Screen

1. Lens

2. Built-in lash

3. Remote Sensor

5. Internal MIC

8. T T LCD Screen

7. unction Buttons

6. EASY.Q Button

4. TAPE EJECT

MF/AF

MUL I DISP.

Button <Player> <Camera> <M.Player>

œœœœREW REC SEARCH – REV

√√√√FF REC SEARCH + FWD

√√/❙❙ PLAY/S ILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW)

■S OP MF/AF MUL I DISP. (MUL I DISPLAY)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Left Side View

1. DISPLAY Button ➥page 21

2. MACRO/PB ZOOM Button ➥page 39 / ➥page 60

3. Speaker

4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE)

5. Viewfinder

6. COLOR NITE Button ➥page 42

7. LASH ( ) Button ➥page 74

1. DISPLAY Button

2. MACRO/PB ZOOM

Button

4. Mode Switch

(MEMORY/TAPE)

3. Speaker

5. Viewfinder

6. COLOR NITE Button

7. LASH ( ) Button

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