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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................................................................................................................. 11 Features ..................................................................................................................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Basic Recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 35 Using the Viewfinder ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................35 Adjusting the Focus.......................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Applying Digital Effects...............................................................................................................................................................................................................64 Selecting the Digital Effects...................................................................................................................................................................................................65 Zooming In and Out wit
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ENGLISH Contents Selecting the Image Quality .......................................................................................................................................................................................................90 Select the Image Quality .......................................................................................................................................................................................................90 Number of Images on the Me
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ENGLISH 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 1. LCD screen closed. 2 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. Open the LCD screen with your finger. LCD open 3 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Recording
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i Only) Television 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. Notes regarding Moisture Co
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Battery Pack Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer. 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 inserted, it w
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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 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. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The camcorder’s built-in 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 3 months under normal operation from the time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time to On. When this occurs,
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE1394 (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. USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer
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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 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. USB Cable 5. Instruction Book (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) 6. USB Cable (VP-D45
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Lens 6. EASY.Q button 2. LED Light (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 7. TFT LCD Screen 3. Remote Sensor (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 8. IEEE1394 Jack 4. Hand Strap Hook 9. USB Jack (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 10. AV/S-Video Jack 5. Internal MIC 11. Jack Cover 1. Lens 5. Internal MIC 9. USB Jack (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 2. LED Light (see page 49) 6. EASY.Q button (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) (see page 40) 10. AV
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 4. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. Viewfinder 1. Speaker 6. Function buttons FADE BLC 2. Mode Switch (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) S.SHOW MULTI REC SEARCH 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM 3. DISPLAY 1. Speaker 6. Function buttons 2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) PLAYER CAMERA M.Player (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) - EASY.Q - 3. DISPLAY (see page 25) : REW REC SEARCH – REV 4. Focus Adjustment Knob : FF REC SEARCH + FWD :
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 7. Zoom Lever 2. MENU button 8. PHOTO button 9. External MIC 10. Cassette Door 3. Start/Stop button 4. Power Switch 5. DC Jack 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 6. TAPE EJECT 2. MENU button 7. Zoom Lever 3. Start/Stop button 8. PHOTO button (see page 67) 4. Power Switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 9. External MIC 5. DC Jack 10. Cassette Door 15 15
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 5. Battery Release 1. Memory Card Slot (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 2. Charging indicator 3. RESET button 4. Tripod Receptacle 1. Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) VP-D453(i) only VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only 2. Charging indicator Memory Stick 3. RESET button (see page 52) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO 4. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release SD/MMC 16 16
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 1. PHOTO 18. DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME 7. (FF) 14. (SLOW) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. / (Direction) 1. PHOTO (see page 67) 10. / (Direction) (see page 72) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 12. (STOP) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 42) 13. (STILL) 5. PHOTO SEARCH (see page 6
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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. Hand Strap 1 2 3 1. Insert the Hand strap into the Hand strap hook on the front side of the Camcorder and pull its end through the hook. 2. Insert your hand into the
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ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 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. ✤ Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. [ Notes ] The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction. Do not pick u
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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. [ Notes ] Power Switch You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power adapter. The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resid
