00616E VP-D23(i) UK (01~27)

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ENGLISH

Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D23/D24 VP-D23i/D24i

LENS 10XZOOM

AF CCD LCD

Auto Focus

STAR T/ STOP

DISPLAY

Charge Coupled Device

EAS Y MUL TI

FAD SEA RCH

SELF TIMER

DEL S SHO W ETE

ZERO MEMORY

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO SEARCH

FWD REV

Liquid Crystal Display

Owners 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.

ELECTRONICS

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Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features....... Accessories Supplied with camcorder...... Front & Left View....... Left side View........ Right & Top View....... Rear & Bottom View....... Remote control....... OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)..... OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes)..... Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)......

Preparation

How to use the Remote Control...... 20 Battery Installation for the Remote Control...... 20 Self Record using the Remote Control..... 20 Lithium Battery Installation....... 21 Adjusting the Hand Strap...... 22 Hand strap....... 22 Shoulder strap....... 22 Connecting a Power Source...... 23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable...... 23 To select the CAMCORDER mode...... 23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack...... 24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack..... 24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type..... 25 Battery level display....... 26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette...... 27

BASIC Recording

Making your First Recording....... Record Search (REC SEARCH)...... Hints for Stable Image Recording...... Recording with the LCD monitor....... Recording with the Viewfinder...... Adjusting the LCD....... Using the VIEWFINDER....... Adjusting the Focus....... Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD..... Adjusting the LCD during PLAY...... 2

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Controlling Sound from the Speaker...... 34

Advanced Recording

Use of various Functions....... Setting menu items...... Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode... Availability of functions in each mode...... CLOCK SET....... REMOCON....... BEEP SOUND....... SHUTTER SOUND....... DEMONSTRATION...... PROGRAM AE....... Setting the PROGRAM AE...... WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)...... Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM..... Zooming In and Out....... Digital Zoom...... DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)....... DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT...... Selecting an effect....... REC MODE...... AUDIO MODE....... WIND CUT....... DATE/TIME....... TV DISPLAY....... Using Quick Menu....... Setting the Quick menu...... SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE..... SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed)...... EASY Mode (for Beginners)...... MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)...... Auto Focusing....... Manual Focusing....... BLC (Back Light Compensation)...... Fade In and Out....... To Start Recording....... To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)...... Audio dubbing....... Dubbing sound....... Dubbed Audio Playback...... PHOTO Image Recording......

6. EASY button 7. TFT LCD monitor
3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light
1. Internal MIC 2. Lens 3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor

2. Lens

5. Viewfinder (see page 32) 6. EASY button (see page 59) 7. TFT LCD monitor 8. IR(Infrared) Light

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Left Side View

1. Function buttons

MUL TI
2. PB zoom 3. Display 4. V. light 5. Mode switch
11. MENU button 10. Speaker 9. MENU dial 8. ENTER button

6. DV jack

7. DC jack
PLAYER : (REW) : (FF) : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) CAMERA EASY REC SEARCH REC SEARCH + FADE BLC REV FWD SLIDE SHOW M.PLAY MULTI
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
PB zoom Display V. light Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) DV jack DC jack ENTER button MENU dial Speaker MENU button

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Right & Top View
11. Slow shutter 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 10. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 9. USB jack 8. S-VIDEO jack 7. Audio/Video jack 6. External MIC in 5. Hook for handstrap
3. START/STOP button 4. Power switch
1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 65) 3. START/STOP button 4. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 5. Hook for handstrap 6. External MIC in 7. Audio/Video jack 8. S-VIDEO jack
9. USB jack 10. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 11. Slow shutter

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Rear & Bottom View
1. Charging indicator 8. Memory Stick slot 7. Tripod receptacle

3. Lithium battery cover

CHARGE
4. Hook for shoulder strap
1. Charging indicator 2. Battery Release 3. Lithium battery cover 4. Hook for shoulder strap

2. Battery Release

ERA AM
6. Focus adjust knob 5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
5. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 6. Focus adjust knob 7. Tripod receptacle 8. Memory Stick slot

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Remote control
1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction 18. DISPLAY 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PHOTO START/STOP SELF TIMER (see page 20) ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) PHOTO Search A.DUB (see page 63) (FF) (REW) (PLAY)
10. Direction ( , ) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DATE/TIME 16. X2 (see page 73) 17. Zoom 18. Display

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 18 Battery level (see page 26) Easy mode (see pages 59) DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) Program AE (see page 42) White Balance mode (see page 44) BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 61) Manual focus (see page 60) Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 57) Zoom position (see page 45) NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 66) DATE/TIME (see page 53) USB REMOCON WIND CUT (see page 52) Audio recording mode (see page 51) Zero memory indicator (see page 74) Remaining Tape (measured in minutes) Tape Counter Operating mode Record speed mode PHOTO mode Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20) DIS (see page 47) Volume control (see page 34) Audio playback channel DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (VP-D23i/D24i only) (see page 79) DEW (see page 7) Message Line PB DSE (see page 75) PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 76) Video light (see page 68) POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 67)

OSD in CAMERA mode

EASY MIRROR BLC TAPE ! bit MF SHUTTER EXPOSURE NIGHT CAPTURE

M-0:00:5 min

10:00 10.JAN.2003

EXPOSURE SHUTTER

OSD in PLAYER mode
SOUND [ 2 ] PB ZOOM 1.2x MIRROR

M-0:00:5 min.C bit

DV 10:00

ENTER : VOL. [11]

10.JAN.2003

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OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)
A. Folder number-file number (see page 85) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 93) G. Print Mark (see page 92) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 Screen size Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

OSD in M.REC mode

SF / 0

12:00 10.JAN.2003

Turning OSD on/off
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel. - Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off. - When you turn the OSD off, In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off. In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

OSD in M.PLAY mode

001 22/240 352

MEMORY STICK !

100-0001
Turning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF. - To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode. (see page 53) - You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 55) (only in CAMERA/M.REC mode)

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How to use the Remote Control
Battery Installation for the Remote Control You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesnt work. Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. Self Record using the Remote Control When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the viewfinder. 3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer. - After a 10 second wait, recording starts. - Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
The amount of continuous recording time available depends on :
- The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder. 4. Turn the Camera power switch to off, and the charging indicator will start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.
Blinking time Once per second Twice per second Three times per second Blinking stops and stays on On for a second and off for a second Charging rate Less than 50% 50% ~ 75% 75% ~ 90% 90 ~ 100% Error - Reset the battery pack and the DC cable
5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder. s Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder. Reference
The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged.

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Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time Battery

Charging time Approx. 2hr Approx. 3hr 30min
Continuous recording time LCD ON Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 3hr 10min VIEWFINDER ON Approx. 2hr Approx. 4hr 10min

SB-L110

SB-L220

Reference

s s s s s s
The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32F (0C) and 104F (40C). The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32F (0C). The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32F (0C) or left in temperatures above 104F (40C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged. Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.

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Adjusting the LCD
Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; s BRIGHT SELECT s BRIGHT ADJUST s COLOUR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position. s In the PLAYER mode, you may only setup the LCD while the tape is playing. 2. Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches on. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL so that VIEWER is highlighted and then press the ENTER button. 5. Turn the MENU DIAL so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted. 6. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 7. Turn the MENU DIAL so that it highlights the menu item you want to adjust (BRIGHT SELECT, BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOUR ADJUST).
CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY
LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY
CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST BRIGHT SELECT. NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST.[ ] COLOUR ADJUST. [ ]

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8. Press the ENTER button again. s You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. s Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST. s You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

Using the VIEWFINDER

The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open. Adjusting the Focus Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture. (refer to figure )

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Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.
2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or colour if necessary.
4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point. s To stop rewinding, press the (STOP) button. s The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete. 5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start playback. s You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD. s To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button. Reference
You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 70) Various functions are available in playback mode. (see page 72)

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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 page 31)

Controlling Sound from the Speaker
The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only.
When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode. - Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the camcorder.
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.
3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the MENU DIAL to adjust the volume. s A volume level display will appear on the LCD. Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear any sound when the volume is set on 00. s If you close the LCD while playing, you will not hear sound from the speaker. Reference

VOL / MF

<3-2>

0:23:5 min

When the cable is connected to the A/V jack, you cannot hear sound from the camcorder speaker and cannot adjust the volume. But, even if cable is connected to the A/V jack, you can hear sound from the camcorder speaker when AV IN/OUT MODE on MENU is set to AV IN MODE. (VP-D23i/D24i only) You can hear sound from camcorder speaker by removing the connected cable from the A/V jack.

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Use of various Functions

q Setting menu items

INITIAL

SUB MENU

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D23i/D24i only) M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY
Available mode Memory CAMERA PLAYER REC.

Memory PLAY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER
q Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. Use the MENU DIAL and press the ENTER button on the left side panel to select and activate the item. 3. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button. 35

It is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod. If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate

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q DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT
The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 9 DSE modes.
a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. b. MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect. c. SEPIA mode This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment. d. NEGA mode This mode reverses the colours of the images, creating a negative image. e. MIRROR mode This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror effect. f. BLK & WHT mode This mode changes the images to black and white. g. EMBOSS mode This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing). h. CINEMA mode This mode covers the upper/lower portions of the screen to give a cinematic effect. i. MAKE - UP mode This mode allows the images to be selected in red, green, blue or yellow colours.

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Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu.
CAM MODE CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode. s Press the ENTER button to confirm the DSE mode. 7. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAMERA SET DSE SELECT

While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, the DSE function does not work. The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.
ART MOSAIC SEPIA NEGA MIRROR BLK&WHT

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q REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. s SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. s LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. 4. Select REC MODE from the submenu and press the ENTER button. s The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press. 5. To exit, press the MENU button. Reference

CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER
REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE
CAM MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE

SOUND[1]

We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion. When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

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q AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) s 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track. s 16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. 4. Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and press the ENTER button. s The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit-16bit with each push. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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q WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D23i/D24i only) modes. The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. 4. Select WIND CUT from submenu.
5. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you press the ENTER button. 6. To exit, press the MENU button.
A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE
Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

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q DATE/TIME The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Press the ENTER button to select the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the DATE/TIME mode. s You can choose to display - the OFF, DATE, TIME, DATE/TIME - OFF only - DATE only - TIME only - DATE & TIME s To return to the previous menu, highlight the DATE/TIME in the middle of the and press the ENTER button. 6. To exit, press the MENU button.

* BLC off

* BLC on
While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, the BLC function does not work. The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode.

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Fade In and Out
The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear (fade in). To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) 3. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 4. When the picture has disappeared, press the START/STOP button to stop recording.

Press the FADE button

STBY 0:00:00

REC 0:00:15

STBY 0:00:20

a. FADE OUT

Gradual disappearance
a. FADE OUT (Approx. 4 seconds)
b. FADE IN (Approx. 4 seconds)
Gradual appearance b. FADE IN Release the FADE button

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Audio dubbing
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 12bit sound. Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. The original sound will not be erased.
Reference (VP-D23i/D24i only)
You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape. When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, you must connect the AUDIO/VIDEO cable to the audio system from which you wish to record.
Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. s If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder. s When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO cable to the camcorder by inserting the cable jack into the A/V in/out terminal at the left side of the camcorder. (VP-D23i/D24i only) - Press the MENU button, turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. - Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight AV IN/OUT and press the ENTER button to select AV IN. 2. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button and find the timeframe of the scene to be dubbed. 3. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene. 4. Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control. s A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD. s The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing. 5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing. s Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged. If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. - If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder. Do not operate the camcorder when the USB cable is connected.

USB Cable

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MEMORY STICK (VP-D24(i) only)
The Memory Stick(VP-D24(i) only) stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Viewing still images s Single s Slide show Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a card Print marking still images Formatting a card (MEMORY STICK) Reference

Terminal Protection tab

You can use most of the cameras functions when recording to the Memory Stick. appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick. While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick. - Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data damage. If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.
Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Memory Stick PRO is not prepared.

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Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick q Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. q 1. 2. 3. Ejecting the Memory Stick Turn the Power switch to OFF. Push the Memory Stick, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull out the Memory Stick.

s s s s s s s s

If you set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode, the last recorded still image appears. - If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. While recording, loading, erasing, or formatting, do not turn off the power or change the mode. Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick. You could lose data on the Memory Stick. Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Card. Do not bend the Card. After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock. The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the , (S.SHOW), (FWD), (REV) buttons are not available in M.PLAY mode.

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To view the Multi Screen 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. s The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI button. s A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. s Turn the menu dial to select a image. 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI button again. Refernece

100-0025

001 001
To display the previous six images, press the (REV). To display the next six images, press the (FWD).

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Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick
You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode.
2. Press the MENU button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. s The submenu will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO COPY and press the ENTER button. s All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied to a Memory Stick. 5. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying starts. 6. Press (STOP) button to stop copying. s Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Stick is full.

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Marking images for printing
This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. s THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. s ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. s The last recorded image appears. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.
4. Press the MENU button. 5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the ENTER button. s The MEMORY SET submenu will appear. 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PRINT MARK, press the ENTER button. 7. Use the MENU DIAL to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and press the ENTER button. 8. Use the MENU DIAL to select the quantity and press the ENTER button. Reference
When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0. The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images.

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Protection from accidental erasure
You can protect important images from accidental erasure. s If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. s The last recorded image appears. s If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to protect.

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After finishing a recording
At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.
1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. s Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. s Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free environment. s Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images. 3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode. 4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. s Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the cleaning tape. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette. If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

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Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources s You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. s Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet. Colour system s You can view your recording in the viewfinder. However, to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette recorder, the television or VCR must be PAL-compatible and have the appropriate audio/video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a transcoder. q PAL-compatible Countries/Regions Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc. q NTSC-compatible Countries/Regions Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States of America, etc. Reference You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world.

WARNING

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marked with the letter E or the earth symbol, or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW. This page is applicable to Great Britain only.
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