Samsung VP-D31(i) Specifications

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

ENGLISH100100MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displa

ENGLISH101101Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following ite

ENGLISH102102Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time a

ENGLISH103103TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)slowThere no Memory stick in thecamcorder.Insert

ENGLISH104104Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre.You cannot switc

ENGLISH105105Specifications• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio rec

ENGLISH106106INDEXAccessories ... 12Audio dubbing ...

ENGLISH107107Power 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.ukAD68-00654ETHIS 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. Lens 2. Remote Sensor3. Infrared Light (see page 66)4. External MIC in5. Multi-AV Jac

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY)3. PB ZOOM4. DISPLAY5. Speaker6. Mode Switch (TAP

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever (see page 45)2. PHOTO Button (see page 65)3. VIDEO Light holder4. FOCUS Adj

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. MENU Button2. Hook for shoulder strap3. CAM indicator4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/ST

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder17171. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 73)5. PHOTO Search6. A.DUB (see page

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

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter- Current still image/Total number of recordable st

ENGLISHContents22Features ...

Battery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder.- The remote contro

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. 2

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 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables youto view what you ar

ENGLISHBasic Recording32328. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (VP-D39(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT fea

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 CAM mode. (see page 3

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3535●Setting menu items● Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)1. Pr

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 CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tap

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3838●WL. REMOTE✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable

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

ENGLISH44Searching for a PHOTO picture ...

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4040●SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.✤ Deter

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 CAM mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4343Setting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA a

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

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4545Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only.Zooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording tech

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 CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function

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

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

Image Format ...

ENGLISH5050Advanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes.✤ This camcorder r

ENGLISH5151Advanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes.✤ This camcorder re

ENGLISH5252Advanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes.✤ The WIND CUT function

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

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

ENGLISH5555Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording5656 WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose betweenprese

ENGLISH5757Advanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode.✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values

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

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

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 CAM, M.REC mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concent

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

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

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6363✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape,

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6464Dubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V.3. Push t

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording65651. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you

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

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

ENGLISH6868Advanced Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.Note Please rotate the LCD

ENGLISH6969Playback✤ 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

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

ENGLISH7070PlaybackConnecting 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

ENGLISH7171Playback✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW bu

ENGLISH7272PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) ●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function

ENGLISH7373Playback✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following play

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playbac

ENGLISH7575Playback✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB

ENGLISH7676Recording in PLAYER mode✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder.✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV.1. Connect the camcorder and VCR

ENGLISH7777IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If

ENGLISH7878IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Ma

ENGLISH7979USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a stil

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

ENGLISH8080USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program1.✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing

ENGLISH8181USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Connecting to a PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.2. Connect the other

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.Memory St

ENGLISH8383Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick1. Turn the Pow

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick✤ The still images that you recor

ENGLISH8585Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.Select the image quali

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick.Recording images

ENGLISH8787Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.✤ You can record a still image

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ There are 3

ENGLISH8989Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)To view the Multi Display1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.2. Set the power sw

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

ENGLISH9090Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memor

ENGLISH9191Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT,

ENGLISH9393Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ If you want to dele

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and optio

ENGLISH9595Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory Stick. Savin

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)9696 The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition

ENGLISH9797Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)Selecting the moving picture sizes1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.2

ENGLISH9898Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.✤ You can play the moving p

ENGLISH9999Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack