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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 1
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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D963(i)/D964W(i)/D965W(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.
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not r
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration)........................28 Notes and Safety Instructions..............................................5 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ......................................7 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting ................................29 Features ....................................................................................7 Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/ LCD Colour) .
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure ..................................46 Selecting the Photo Quality ....................................................70 Auto Focus / Manual Focus ....................................................47 Selecting the recording Photo Size ........................................71 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ....48 Setting the File Number ........................................
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ..................................87 Maintenance ......................................................................96 Printing Images ..................................................................87 After Finishing a Recording ....................................................96 Canceling the Printing ........................................................87 Usable Cassette Tapes .....
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 5 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. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees to the Camcorder 180 degrees (max.) 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 90
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding Camcorder 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
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 7 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Digital Data Transfer Function Audio Enhancement High Power Zoom Lens with IEEE1394 Provides more powerful sound with Power Zoom lens allows users to By incorporating the IEEE 1394 the Real Stereo and Audio Effect magnify the subject clearly up to (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data features. X26. transfer protocol and Colour TFT LCD Digital Still Camera Function interconnectivity system, used
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 8 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. AC Cord (SB-LSM80) (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi Cable 5. Instruction Book 4. Multi Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Battery (CR2025)
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 6. EASY.Q Button 7. Function Buttons MF/AF 1. Lens MULTI DISP. 8. TFT LCD Screen 2. Built-in Flash 3. Remote Sensor 4. TAPE EJECT 5. Internal MIC 1. Lens 7. Function Buttons Button 2. Built-in Flash œ œœ œ REW REC SEARCH – REV 3. Remote Sensor 4. TAPE EJECT √ √√ √ FF REC SEARCH + FWD 5. Internal MIC √ √/❙❙ PLAY/STILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW) 6. EASY.Q Button ➥p
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. DISPLAY Button 5. Viewfinder 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM Button 6. COLOR NITE Button 3. Speaker 7. FLASH ( ) Button 4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) 1. DISPLAY Button ➥page 21 5. Viewfinder 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM Button ➥page 39 / ➥page 60 6. COLOR NITE Button ➥page 42 3. Speaker 7. FLASH ( ) Button ➥page 74 4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) 10 10 MENU
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R E Y QUICK MENU A L P 01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 11 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) 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) 7. DC Jack Jacks 2. PHOTO Button ➥page 56 8. Jack Cover 3. QUICK MENU Button 9. Jacks External IEEE1394 USB Multi MIC Cable 4. MENU Button 10. C
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 12 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. Lithium Battery Cover Usable Memory Cards 2. Charging Indicator VP-D963(i) VP-D964W(i)/D965W(i) 3. Memory Card Slot Memory Stick 4. Tripod Receptacle SD/MMC Memory Stick PRO 5. Battery Release SD/MMC 12 12
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 13 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) Button ➥page 58 2. START/STOP Button 11. F. ADV Button ➥page 59 3. SELF TIMER
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 14 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. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook on the front
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 15 ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock QUICK MENU MENU 1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the Camcorder. 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the Camcorder. 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. CHG Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery. 4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover. Lithium Batter
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery Pack only. ✤ The Battery Pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. Blinking time Charging rate Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Once per second Less than 50% 1. Turn the [Power] switch to [Off]. Twice per second 50% ~ 75% 2. Attach the Battery Pack to the Camcorder. Three times per second 75% ~ 90% 3. Connect the AC Power Adapter to an AC
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 17 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.). 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.
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 18 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 °
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R R R R E E E E R Y Y Y Y E A A A A Y QUIC M NU K E L L L L A P P P P L P 01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 19 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. 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
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01040E VPD963 UK~022 3/20/06 12:27 PM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation Using the QUICK MENU ✤ QUICK MENU is used to access Camcorder functions by using the [QUICK MENU] button. ✤ 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 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ➥page 54 1 STBY SP 0:00:10 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ➥page 48 60min DIS Off Setting the 16:
