Samsung VP-D26 EN User Manual

ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read thisinstruction book thoroughly, and retain it forfuture

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions1010Precautions regarding the Lithium battery1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings

ENGLISH100100Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following ite

ENGLISH101101Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time a

ENGLISHTroubleshooting102102Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modeslowThere no Memory stick in thecamcorder.Insert a Memory Stick.MEMORY STICK!sl

ENGLISH103103Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre.You cannot switc

ENGLISH104104Specifications• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio rec

ENGLISH105105INDEXAccessories ... 12Audio dubbing ...

ENGLISH106106Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of

ENGLISHELECTRONICS*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home PageUnited Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.ukAD68-00659DTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1111Features• Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a s

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery pack2. AC Power Ada

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Internal MIC2. Lens 3. Video Light4. Remote sensor5. Viewfinder (see page 32)6. TF

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View2. PB zoom3. EASY.Q4. Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)5. V. light6. Display7. MENU button8. ME

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever2. PHOTO button (see page 63)3. START/STOP button4. Power switch (CAMERA or

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Battery Release2. Lithium battery cover3. Charging indicator4. Hook for shoulder st

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1717Remote control1. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74)5. PHOTO Search6. A

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1818OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 59)3.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919A. Folder number-file number (see page 85)B. Image counter- Current still image/Total number of recordable st

ENGLISHContents22Features ...

ENGLISHPreparation2020How to use the Remote ControlBattery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when

ENGLISHPreparation2121✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapte

ENGLISHPreparation2222Adjusting the Hand StrapIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your rec

ENGLISHPreparation2323Connecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and

ENGLISHPreparation2424Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤The amount of continuous recording time available depends on : - The type and capacity of th

ENGLISHPreparation2525Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackTable of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.✤ If you close the LCD scre

ENGLISHPreparation2626Battery level display• The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.a. Fully chargedb.

ENGLISHPreparation2727Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may ca

ENGLISHBasic Recording2828Making your First Recording1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder.(see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC power adapter) I

ENGLISHBasic Recording2929When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will swi

ENGLISHContents33Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...

ENGLISHBasic Recording3030 While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand s

ENGLISHBasic Recording3131✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 3.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables youto view what you ar

ENGLISHBasic Recording32328. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to s

ENGLISHBasic Recording3333✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hold down the pow

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see pag

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3535●Setting menu items● Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode1. Press the MENU button.The MENU

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3636O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode wi

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3737●CLOCK SET✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3838●REMOCON✤ The REMOCON function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The REMOCON option allows you to enable or

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3939●BEEP SOUND✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND

ENGLISH44Searching for a PHOTO picture ...

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4040●SHUTTER SOUND✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.✤ Determines whether or not you wish t

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4141●DEMONSTRATION✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that y

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4242●PROGRAM AE✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4343Setting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and p

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4444●WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a rec

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4545Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.Zooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording technique

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4646Digital Zoom✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally.✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4747●DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a functi

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4848●DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The digital effects enable you to give

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4949Selecting an effect1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the ME

Image Format ...

ENGLISH5050Advanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D26i only) modes.✤ This camcorder records and plays

ENGLISH5151Advanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D26i only) modes.✤ This camcorder records sound in tw

ENGLISH5252Advanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D26i only) modes.✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind n

ENGLISH5353Advanced Recording●DATE/TIME✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The date and time are automatically

ENGLISH5454Advanced Recording●TV DISPLAY✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ You can select the output path of

ENGLISH5555Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SE

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording5656 WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose betweenprese

ENGLISH5757Advanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode.✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE val

ENGLISH5858Advanced Recording✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording5959✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.1. Set the p

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions66Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screenPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotati

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to conc

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6161✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6262✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by usingspecial effects

✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12b

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6464Dubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.3. Press the

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording65651. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, releas

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6666✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in d

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6767✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more bri

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6868✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.✤ To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.✤ VIDEO LIGHT work

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6969✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.ReferencePlease rotate the

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may

ENGLISH7070Playback✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.Playback on the LCD✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car

ENGLISH7171PlaybackConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the ca

ENGLISH7272Playback✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW bu

ENGLISH7373PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) ●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following

ENGLISHPlayback7575✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playbac

ENGLISHPlayback7676✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB

ENGLISHRecording in PLAYER mode7777✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV.1. Connect the camcorder and VCR

ENGLISH7878IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If

ENGLISH7979IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Ma

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88Notes regarding the battery packNotes regarding the Video Head Cleaning- Make sure that the battery pack is ful

ENGLISH8080USB interface● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape to a PC wi

ENGLISHUSB interface8181✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program.✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconn

ENGLISH8282USB interfaceConnecting to a PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper t

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8383✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording stil

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8484Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8585Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file for

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8686✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.Select the image quality1. Set the mode switch to ME

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8787✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick.Recording images to a Memory Stick1. Set the

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8888Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8989✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ There are 2 ways to view recorded images

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions99- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Couple

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9090To view the Multi Screen1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY.2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last recorded

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9191✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick.1. Set the power switc

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9292✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You can automatically print image

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9393✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9494✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must f

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9595✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, includi

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9696MPEG REC✤ MPEG4 REC MODE is able to store audio and video on a MEMORY STICK.✤ You can record 10 ~ 20 seconds conti

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode9797✤ MPEG4 PB mode is able to play the recorded MPEG4 images on the MEMORY STICK.1. Set the MODE switch to MEMORY.2.

ENGLISH9898Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack

ENGLISH9999MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display