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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D301(i)/D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i)

AF CCD LCD

Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display
F.ADV STAR T/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY SELF TIMER

PHO SEARTO CH

ZERO MEMORY

DATE/ TIME

SLOW X2

Owners 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, 93/68 CEE.

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Contents
Notes and Safety Instructions..... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder.... 11
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) (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only)... Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)...... 19 19

Preparation...... 20

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 Attaching the Lens Cover...... 22 Connecting a Power Source...... 23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable...... 23 To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only)....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..... 28

Making your First Recording...... Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE...... 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...... 34 35

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Controlling Sound from the Speaker...... 35
Advanced Recording.... 36
Use of various Functions....... 36 Setting menu items...... 36 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only). 37 Availability of functions in each mode...... 38 CLOCK SET....... 39 WL. REMOTE....... 40 BEEP SOUND (VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only)..... 41 SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only).... 42 DEMONSTRATION...... 43 PROGRAM AE....... 44 Setting the PROGRAM AE...... 45 WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)...... 46 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM..... 47 Zooming In and Out....... 47 Tele MACRO...... 47 Digital Zoom...... 48 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)....... 49 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT...... 50 Selecting an effect....... 51 REC MODE...... 52 AUDIO MODE....... 53 WIND CUT....... 54 DATE/TIME....... 55 TV DISPLAY....... 56 Using Quick Menu....... 57 Setting the Quick menu...... 58 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE..... 59 SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed)...... 60 EASY Mode (for Beginners)...... 61 AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus)...... 62 Auto Focusing....... 62 Manual Focusing....... 62 BLC (Back Light Compensation)...... 63 Fade In and Out....... 64 To Start Recording....... 64 To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)...... 64 Audio dubbing....... 65 Dubbing sound....... 65 Dubbed Audio Playback...... 66 PHOTO Image Recording...... 67 Searching for a PHOTO picture...... 67

4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable

5. Instruction Book
6. Lithium battery (CR2025)

7. Remote Control

8. USB cable

9. Software CD

10. Lens Cover

11. Shoulder strap

12. S-VIDEO Cable

13. Scart adapter

14. Memory Stick

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Front & Left View

5. Viewfinder

1. Lens 6. EASY Q button 2. IR(Infrared) Light 3. Remote sensor 4. Internal MIC 7. TFT LCD monitor
1. Lens 2. IR(Infrared) Light 3. Remote sensor 4. Internal MIC
5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 6. EASY Q button (see page 61) 7. TFT LCD monitor

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Left Side View

1. Function buttons

REC SEARCH FADE BLC
REV FWD S.SHOW MULTI DISP.
2. Speaker 7. MENU button 3. PB ZOOM/MACRO 4. DISPLAY 5. Mode switch (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/ D307(i) only) 6. S-VIDEO jack 8. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 9. External MIC in 10. Audio/Video jack 11. DC jack
PLAYER : (REW) : (FF) : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) CAMERA EASY REC SEARCH REC SEARCH + FADE BLC REV FWD S.SHOW MULTI DISP. M.PLAY
(VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/ D305(i)/D307(i) only)
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Speaker PB ZOOM/MACRO DISPLAY Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) S-VIDEO jack MENU button MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) External MIC in Audio/Video jack DC jack

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Right & Top View
1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 3. Focus adjustment knob
6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 7. Slow shutter 8. DV jack 9. USB jack
4. START/STOP button 10. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch
1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 67) 3. Focus adjustment knob
4. START/STOP button 10. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)

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Rear & Bottom View
3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only)
1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 2. Charging indicator

5. Tripod receptacle

6. TAPE EJECT
Memory Card slot 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder

The charge mark setting does not affect the battery's charge status.

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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab bottom. 3. Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place. - The cassette is loaded automatically. 4. Close the cassette door. - Close the door completely until you hear a click. Note When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased. a. Protecting a tape : Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered. b. Removing the tape protection : If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab back so that it covers the hole. How to store a tape a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference. b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places. c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight. d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

a. SAVE

b. REC
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Basic Recording

Making your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) I Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. I Open the LCD monitor. I Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. 4 (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) Make sure that STBY is displayed. I If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed. I Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. I Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time. 4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button. I REC is displayed in the LCD. To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again. I STBY is displayed in the LCD. 1 2

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Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE
Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Iitalian, Polish and Dutch. The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.
1. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select LANGUAGE from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the LANGUAGE and push the MENU SELECTOR. I Push the MENU SELECTOR button to confirm the OSD LANGUAGE. 5. To exit, press the MENU button. I The OSD changes to the selected language.

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Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode. I Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the program AE mode. 6. To exit, press the MENU button. Notes
CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND / SNOW HIGH S. SPEED CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT
While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. The PROGRAM AE function will not operate in EASY mode.

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G WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)
The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colour. I AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. I HOLD ( ) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value. I INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience. - Under halogen or studio/video lighting - Subject is of one dominant colour CAM MODE - Close ups INITIAL I OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience. PROGRAM AE CAMERA WHT. BALANCE A/V - In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant colour. MEMORY D.ZOOM

VIEWER DIS DSE SELECT

1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the WHITE BALANCE mode. I Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. Notes
CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

I I I I I

When NIGHT CAPTURE is set to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work. The WHT.BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode. Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance. Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change. During normal outdoor recording, setting to AUTO may provide better results.
CAMERA SET WHT. BALANCE AUTO HOLD INDOOR OUTDOOR

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Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1. Move the zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further for a high-speed zoom. Your zooming is monitored on the OSD. 2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer. 3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away. I You can record a subject that is about 10mm (about 0.5 inch) away from the lens surface in the WIDE position.

1-1 1-2

Tele MACRO Tele Macro Function works in both CAMERA and M.REC mode. Effective focal distance in MACRO mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches) ~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches). 1. Press the MACRO button. I MACRO Icon ( ) will be displayed. 2. If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function, press the MACRO button again. Notes

PB ZOOM MACRO

When recording in MACRO Mode, the FOCUS speed may be slow. When you operate the ZOOM function in the TELE MACRO mode, then the recording subject may be out of focus. Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the TELE MACRO mode. Avoid shadows when recording in the TELE MACRO mode. As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows. When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom Lever.

STBY 0:23:47

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Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally. The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 49) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select D.ZOOM from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, 900x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF. 6. To exit, press the MENU button.
CAM MODE CAMERA SET D. ZOOM OFF 100x 200x 400x 900x CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT
CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

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G DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: I Recording with the zoom I Recording a small object close-up I Recording and walking at the same time I Recording through the window of a vehicle
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. I The sub menu list will appear.

M. FOCUS

STBY 0:00:3 min

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BLC (Back Light Compensation)
BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: I The subject is in front of a window. I The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the persons face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. I The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. I The light sources are too bright. I The subject is against a snowy background. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the BLC button. I Normal - BLC - Normal I BLC enhances the subject. Notes

* BLC off

* BLC on
When NIGHT CAPTURE to set 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 recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade 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).

STBY 0:00:00

REC 0:00:15
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.

a. FADE OUT

STBY 0:00:20
Hold down the FADE button

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.
Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. I If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder. I When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO cable to the camcorder by inserting the AUDIO/VIDEO cable into the AV Jack at the right side of the camcorder. (VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only) - Press the MENU button, move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. - Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN/OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR 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. I A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD. I The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing. 5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing. I Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing. Notes

NIGHT CAPTURE ON

2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. I (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. I The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically. 3. To cancel the NIGHT CAPTURE function, slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to OFF. Notes
The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet). If you use the NIGHT CAPTURE function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may be tinted green. In the NIGHT CAPTURE mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC. If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when using the NIGHT CAPTURE function, focus manually. Do not cover the Infrared Light with the hand.

STBY 0:00:0 min

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POWER NIGHT CAPTURE

The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NIGHT CAPTURE switch is turned on. When you work in POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode, POWER NIGHT CAPTURE icon appears on the LCD continuously. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
2. Turn on the NIGHT CAPTURE switch, and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set shutter speed. The SLOW SHUTTER function enables you to record a subject more brightly. 4. When using POWER NIGHT CAPTURE the image takes on a slow motion like effect. 5. To cancel the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function, press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set to off and then turn off the NIGHT CAPTURE switch.
The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet). If you use the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may contain unnatural colours. In the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC. When the subject is too bright, press the SLOW SHUTTER button (1/25 1/6) to obtain better quality recordings.

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Various Recording Techniques
In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording. Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below. 4. Self recording. Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front. 5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes. - Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions. Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

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The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return. I The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0:00:00(Zero memory indicator) I If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again. 2. Finding the zero position. I When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. - The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position. I When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the - The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

(REW) button.

3. The tape counter with the M (Zero memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code. Notes
In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically: - At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function. - When the tape is ejected. - When you remove the battery pack or power supply. The zero memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)
The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Select PB DSE from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Select PB DSE item (off, mirror, mosaic) from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. 8. To cancel the PB DSE function, set the PB DSE to off or press the STOP button. Notes
PLAYER MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT
PLAYER MODE A / V SET PB DSE OFF MIRROR MOSAIC
You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from an external source. Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function, it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorders DV jack.

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Using the removable Disk function You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. Using the USB streaming function USB streaming data type is MPEG4. To use the USB STREAMING, the DVC Media 5.1, DirectX 9.0a and Windows Media Player 9.0(included in the CD) programs must be installed in the PC. You can view CAMCORDER video on your PC using USB streaming. You can also store it as moving picture in the "asf" file format, or as a still image in the "jpg" file format on a PC. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. 3. Execute the DVC Media 5.1 program. If you want the detailed description of USB streaming, refer to the DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual. Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) - If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable only, the Power Switch, Zoom Switch, mode switch and NIGHT CAPTURE operate. Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way: 1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select [Eject]. 2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen appears. Notes

USB Cable

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.

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Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only)
MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory)
The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie I Single I Slide show (still images only) Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick Print marking still images Formatting a Memory Stick Notes

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 protection tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.

DCIM 100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002. 101SSDVC
000-0000 File number Folder number
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode
You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC). You have to set the mode switch to Memory Card position to use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera. I M.REC mode (Memory RECORD mode) 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.
M.PLAY mode (Memory PLAYBACK mode) 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

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MEMORY FILE NUMBER
File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored in the Memory Card. MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: I SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence. I RESET - When there are no files stored in the Memory Card: The file numbering starts from 0001 - When there are files stored in the Memory Card: File numbering will continue after the last file's number
1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card and the power Switch to the CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the FILE NO. and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.
M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT
M.REC MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO SF 352XSERIES

When using a Memory Card that contains image files from another device, the file numbering will begin after the largest number that is memorized whether in the camera or the the Memory Card. File numbering starts from 0001 again when 9999 files have been saved.

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Selecting the image quality
You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. I The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu. 7. Push the MENU SELECTOR. 8. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the image quality. I Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the image quality. I If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR, the quality mode is not changed. 9. To exit, press the MENU button. G Number of images on the Memory Card QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 8MB Approx.45 Approx.85 Approx.155 16MB Approx.90 Approx.170 Approx.310

M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER
M.REC MODE MEMORY SET PHOTO QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SF F N
- The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size.

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Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode.
Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Card. Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. I The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. I While the camcorder is recording the still image,

appears on the screen.

22/240

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Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Card. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button. I The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. I While the camcorder is recording the still image,

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Viewing Still images
You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. There are 3 ways to view recorded images. I Single : To view an image frame by frame. I Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. I Multi display : To view 6 images at once. To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. I The last recorded image appears. - If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the desired still image. I To view the next image : press the (FWD) button. I To view the previous image : press the (REV) button. I Pressing (FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing (REV) when you are on the first image will take you to the last image. I Keep pressing (FWD) or (REV) to search for an image quickly. To view a slide show 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. I The last recorded image appears 3. Press the (S.SHOW) button. I All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 4. To stop the slide show, press the (S.SHOW) button again.

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To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. I The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP. button. I A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. I Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a image. 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI DISP. button again. Notes

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If you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC, use only the MS Formatter supplied with the software CD. - The MS formatter is exclusive program of the Memory Stick.

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MPEG RECORDING
You can record the moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto Memory Card 1. Check whether Memory Card is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to Memory Card position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4. Press the START/STOP button, the images are recorded onto the Memory Card in MPEG4. I You can record 10 ~ 20 seconds continuously in once by the recording object. I You can record a camera still image onto the Memory Card by pressing the Photo button instead of the START/STOP button. 5. Press the START/STOP button to stop the recording.

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DCIM Before using the MPEG REC function, check whether the Memory Card is inserted into the MISC camcorder. SSMOV Moving pictures can be made in two sizes, 176 x 144 or 352 x 288 (Pixel). 100SMDVC Moving images that you recorded are saved in *.asf file format on the Memory Card. The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder. The moving picture images on a Memory Card are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. The sound is recorded in type of mono. The following functions are not allowed in M.REC Mode. - DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program AE, Digital Special Effect, Slow Shutter While you record in Memory Card, dont insert or eject the tape as it may record noise. While you record in Memory Card, dont eject it or it might break the data on the Memory Card or Memory Card itself.

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Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4 SIZE. 7. Push the MENU SELECTOR. I The MPEG4 SIZE toggles between 352X288/176X144 with each push.

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MPEG Playback
The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only. (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Set the mode switch to Memory Card position. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter sub-menu. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select MPEG4 from the sub-menu. (M. PLAY SELECT) To exit the menu, push the MENU button. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the moving picture that you want to playback. 8. Press the PLAY/STILL button. I The moving pictures recorded onto the Memory Card are played back. Notes

M.PLAY MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT
M.PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT MPEG4
PHOTO QUALITY SF There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture 352X288 MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK 000 images, but it is not malfunction. PROJECT FILE NO SERIES Sharp G.726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play DELETE FORMAT the MPEG4 file. If sharp G.726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC, it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file. The moving picture images that you recorded in the Memory Card might not be allowed to play by the camcorder of another brands. The MPEG4 file recorded by another camcorder might not be allowed to play by this camcorder. - You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G.726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Card on your PC. (Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 (Eng) is included in the CD that is supplied.) - You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each languages on Microsoft Website, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/ default.asp.

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Maintenance
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 EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. I Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. I 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. I 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. I Press the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder