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START/
STOP PHOTO DISPLAY
SELF ZERO DATE/
TIMER MEMORY TIME
PHOTO
SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2
F.ADV
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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(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.
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features .........................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 35 Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Setting menu items ................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording)............................................................................................................................................................................................67 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE............................................................................................................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ........................................................................................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 6 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. LCD screen closed. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 Open the LCD monitor by applying pressure to the “Open” knob. LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the camcord
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - 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 CAM mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary b
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 9 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
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 10 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 display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. In
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 11 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. • USB interface for digital image data transfer (VP-D230(i)/D250(i
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. S-VIDEO Cable 6. Instruction Book 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. S-VIDEO Cable (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 6. Instruct
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. View Finder 6. Internal MIC 1. Lens 7. TFT LCD Monitor 2. Infrared Light 3. Remote Sensor 4. S-VIDEO Jack 8. DC Jack 1. Lens 5. View Finder (see page 32) 2. Infrared Light (see page 67) 6. Internal MIC 3. Remote Sensor 7. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 4. S-VIDEO Jack 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 13 13
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons 2. EASY.Q (see page 60)/ MULTI (see page 91) EASY MULTI FADE MEMORY S.SHOW STICK PB ZOOM 3. PB ZOOM BLC TAPE (see page 76) TAPE EJECT DISPLAY 4. DISPLAY (see page 19) REV 5. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. Function buttons 2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI (M.PLAY) M.PLAY (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) PLAYER CAMERA (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 3. PB ZOOM :
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. Night Capture Switch 1. Accessory Shoe 7. Zoom lever 2. Speaker 3. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. External MIC 9. AV Jack 4. Slow Shutter Button 10. DV Jack 5. PHOTO Button 11. USB Jack 1. Accessory Shoe 8. External MIC 2. Speaker 9. AV Jack 3. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 10. DV Jack (see page 78) DV out (VP-D200/D230/D250/D270) 4. Slow Shutter Button (see page 59) DV in/out (VP-D
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 9. Tripod receptacle 10. Battery Release 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch FADE 7. Memory Stick Slot S.SHOW 1. MENU Button BLC 2. MENU Selector TAPE EJECT (VOL/MF) 3. Charging indicator REV 8. Hook for hand strap 4. TAPE EJECT 1. MENU Button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 2. MENU Selector (VOL/MF) 7. Memory Stick Slot (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 3. Charging indicator 8. Hoo
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(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 7. (FF) 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 12
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 60) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 49) OSD in CAM mode 4. Program AE (see page 43) 23 22 21 20 19 5. White Balance mode (see page 45) 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 62) REC 1 M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 18 EASY 2 7. Manual focus (see page 61) MIRROR 5 5 min 17 3 BLC 6 16 8. Shutter s
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 85) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. E D C C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator SF 2 2 / 2 4 0 B D. Image recording and loading indicator 3 5 2 2 min I E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 94) G. Print Ma
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(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. Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. START/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY Self Record using the Remote C
