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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D963(i)/D964W(i)/
VP-D963(i)/D964W(i)/
D965W(i)
D965W(i)
AF Auto Focus AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device CCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display LCD
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.
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not respon
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ...............................................5 5 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................................7 7 Features .....................................................................................................................................7 .....................................................................................................................................................7 Accessories Supplied with Camcor
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ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ...........................................................43 .....................................................................43 Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode.............................................................................43 .............................................................................................................43 Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus)...............................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ...............................................................................85 ( ) ..................................................................................................85 Removing the Print Mark .................................................................................................85 ..........................................................................................................................85 TM TM
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as 180 degrees (max.) illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside 1. 90 of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the Camcorder. 2. 90 degrees 1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees to the LCD Open Knob to the Camcorder Camcorder with your finger. LCD 180 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees LCD to
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding Camcorder Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above ( 60 C 140 60 °C or 140 °F). 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 t
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 IEEE1394 TM By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and IEEE 1394 (i.LINK : i.LINK 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 PC , produce or edit various images. USB USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer USB PC You c
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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 Camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. Multi Cable (SB-LSM80) (AA-E9 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. (SB-LSM80) (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter 2. (AA-E9 TYPE) (AA-E9 ) 4. Instruction Book 5. Lithium Battery (CR2025) 6. Remote Control 3. Multi Cable 3. 4. Instruction Book 4. 5. Lithium Battery
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. EASY.Q Button 6. Function Buttons 1. Lens 7. TFT LCD Screen 2. Built-in Flash 3. Remote Sensor 4. TAPE EJECT 8. Internal MIC 1. Lens 1. 2. Built-in Flash 2. 3. Remote Sensor 3. 4. TAPE EJECT 4. 5. EASY.Q Button ➥page 35 5. EASY.Q ➥ 35 6. Function Buttons 6. Button œ œœ œ REW REC SEARCH – REV œ œœ œ √ √√ √ FF REC SEARCH + FWD √ √√ √ √ √ /❙❙ PLAY/STILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW)
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. DISPLAY Button 5. Viewfinder 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM 6. COLOR NITE Button Button 3. Speaker 7. FLASH ( ) Button 4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) 1. DISPLAY Button ➥page 21 1. ➥ 21 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM Button ➥page 39 / ➥page 60 2. ➥ 39 ➥ 60 3. Speaker 3. 4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) 4. 5. Viewfinder 5. 6. COLOR NITE Button ➥page 42 6. ➥ 42 7. FLASH ( ) Button ➥page 74 7. ➥ 74 10 10 MENU
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R E Y QUICK MENU A L P ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom Lever (VOL/Menu Dial) 8. Jack Cover 2. PHOTO Button 9. Jacks (See below) (OK Button) 3. QUICK MENU Button 4. MENU Button 10. Cassette Door 5. Start/Stop Button 6. Power Switch 11. Hand Strap 7. DC Jack 1. Zoom Lever (VOL/Menu Dial) Jacks 1. 2. PHOTO Button (OK Button) 2. ➥ 56 ➥page 56 3. 3. QUICK MENU Button External IEEE1394 USB Multi IEEE1394 USB 4. MIC Cable MIC 4. MENU Button 5. 5. Start/Stop Button 6. 6
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card Slot QUICK BATTERY MENU RELEASE MENU 1. Lithium Battery Cover CHG 2. Charging Indicator 4. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release 1. 1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. 2. Charging Indicator 3. 3. Memory Card Slot 4. 4. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release Usable Memory Cards VP-D963(i) VP-D964W(i)/D965W(i) VP-D963(i) VP-D964W(i)/D965W(i) Memory Stick Memory Stick SD/MMC SD/MMC SD/MMC SD/MMC Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO 12 12
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control 1. PHOTO 18. DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. W/T (Zoom) 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME √ √√ √ 7. (FF) √ √ 14. SLOW(❙ ) 8. œ œœ œ (REW) 9. √ √ (PLAY) 13. ❙❙ (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. œ œ❙❙ / ❙❙√ √ (Direction) 1. PHOTO Button ➥page 56 10. œ œ❙❙ / ❙❙√ √ (Direction) 1. ➥ 56 11. ➥ 59 Button ➥page 58 2. START/STOP Button 2. 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV Button ➥page 59 3. SELF TIMER Button 3. ➥ 38
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ENGLISH Preparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover 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 Adjusting the Hand Strap 1. 1. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook on the front 2. side of the Camcorder and pull its end th
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ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Lithium Battery Installation for the QUICK MENU Internal Clock MENU 1. 1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the Camcorder. 2. 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear 3. of the Camcorder. CHG 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium 4. Battery Holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery. 4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover. 1. Lithium Battery Installation for the 2. Remote
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ENGLISH Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery Pack only. ✤ SB-LSM80 SB-LSM160 ✤ The Battery Pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. ✤ Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Turn the [Power] switch Blinking time Charging rate to [Off]. 50% Once per second Less than 50% 1. [Power] 2. Attach the Battery Pack to 50% ~ 75% Twice per second 50% ~ 75% [Off] the Camcorder. Three times per second 75% ~ 90% 75% ~ 90% 3. Connect the AC Power 2. 90% ~ 100
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ENGLISH Preparation The amount of continuous recording time available depends on; - The type and capacity of the Battery Pack you are using. - Ambient temperature. - How often the Zoom function is used. - Type of use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD Screen etc.). LCD It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Battery Level Display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery Pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used a. b. 20~40% c. 40~80% used d. 8
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ENGLISH Preparation Notes regarding the Battery Pack Please refer to the Table on page 16 for approximate continuous recording time. The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. As the environmental temperature and conditions vary. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged Battery Pack at 77 °F (25 °C). The remaining battery time ma
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R R R R R R R R E E E E E E E E Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y A A A A A A A A L L L L L L L L P P P P P P P P ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source ✤ There are two types of power source that can be connected to your ✤ Camcorder. - The AC Power adapter: used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Using a Household Power Source Connect to a house hold power source to use the Camcorder without having to worry about the battery power. You can keep the Battery Power Switch Pa
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ENGLISH Preparation Using the QUICK MENU ✤ QUICK MENU is used to access Camcorder functions by using the [QUICK ✤ [QUICK MENU] MENU] button. ✤ [MENU] ✤ QUICK MENU provides easier access to frequently used menus without using ✤ the [MENU] button. ✤ Functions available using the QUICK MENU are as below: Camera Mode ( ) ➥ 54 1 SP 0:00:10 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ➥page 54 STBY ( ) Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program 60min DIS Off ➥ 48 AE) ➥page
