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Accessories Supplied with camcorder
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 10.Software CD (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 11.Memory Stick (VP-D34(i)/D39(i) only)
10. Software CD 11. Memory Stick 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable 4. Multi-AV Cable

(AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC cord

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA)
Optional Accessory 12.Scart adapter

12. Scart adapter

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Front & Left View

7. View Finder
1. Lens 8. TFT LCD Monitor 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack 6. Internal MIC
1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 4. External MIC in
5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 6. Internal MIC 7. View Finder (see page 32) 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31)

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Left Side View
2. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 89) 3. PB ZOOM (see page 75) 4. DISPLAY (see page 19) 1. Function buttons
5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

1. Function buttons

PLAYER : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) : (REW) : (FF) CAMERA FADE (see page 62) BLC (see page 61) REC SEARCH REC SEARCH + M.PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) REV (see page 88) FWD (see page 88)
2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY 5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)

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Right & Top View
1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO Button 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. Slow Shutter Button 9. Night Capture Switch 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
5. MENU Button 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) 7. Lithium Battery Cover
11. Hook for hand strap 12. USB Jack 13. DV Jack 14. EARPHONE Jack
1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 65) 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 5. MENU Button (see page 35) 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) (see page 35) 7. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21)

8. Slow Shutter Button (see page 58) 9. Night Capture Switch (see page 66) 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 11. Hook for hand strap 12. USB Jack (see page 79) (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 13. DV Jack (see page 77) DV out (VP-D30/D31/D33/D34/D39) DV in/out (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i) 14. EARPHONE Jack

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Rear & Bottom View
2. Hook for shoulder strap 1. MENU Button 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch 9. Memory Stick Slot 11. Battery Release
7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack 10. Tripod receptacle
1. MENU Button 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button
6. Power Switch (see page 28) 7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 9. Memory Stick Slot (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 10.Tripod receptacle 11.Battery Release

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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 73) PHOTO Search A.DUB (see page 63) (FF) (REW) (PLAY)
10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71) 11. F. ADV (see page 72) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DATE/TIME 16. X2 (see page 72) 17. Zoom 18. Display

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAM 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. 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 (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) WL. REMOTE WIND CUT (see page 52) Audio recording mode (see page 51) Zero memory indicator (see page 73) 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-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) (see page 78) DEW (see page 7) Message Line PB DSE (see page 74) PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 75) POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 67)

OSD in CAM mode

REC EASY MIRROR BLC TAPE ! bit MF SHUTTER EXPOSURE NIGHT CAPTURE M-0:00:5 min

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. 1hr 40min Approx. 3hr 30min
Continuous recording time LCD ON Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 3hr 10min EVF ON Approx. 2hr Approx. 4hr 10min

SB-L110

SB-L220

s 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. When using SB-L220 Battery, use of Viewfinder is inconvenience. use of LCD Monitor is encouraged.

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Battery level display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a a. b. c. d. e. Fully charged 20~40% used 40~80% used 80~95% used Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) b c d e
Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times. The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77F(25C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions. Tips for Battery Identification A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and grey)-you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged.

When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X , that item cannot be activated. When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed.

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q CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.
The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select CLOCK SET from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter SETTING mode. s A blinking item indicates the item to be changed. The year will blink first.

CAM MODE

CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO
5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the year setting. 6. Push the MENU SELECTOR. s The month will blink. 7. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the month setting. 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR. s The day will blink. 9. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure for setting the year and month. 10.Push the MENU SELECTOR after setting the minutes. s The word COMPLETE! will appear, and a few seconds later, the menu screen will automatically return to the sub menu. 11.To exit, push the MENU button.
INITIAL SET CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION SET TIME!
CAM MODE INITIAL SET CLOCK SET

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q WL. REMOTE

The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the remote control. The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. To exit, press the MENU button. s If you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it, the remote icon will the remote control icon will blink for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD.
CAM MODE INITIAL SET CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION

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q BEEP SOUND
The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND. The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR. s You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup. s When you press the START/STOP button to start recording, the BEEP SOUND is automatically set to OFF so you cant hear it any longer. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.

ART MOSAIC SEPIA NEGA MIRROR BLK&WHT

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q REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i 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. s See AV IN/OUT select on page 76.
1. Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press. 5. To exit, press the MENU button. Notes
REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE OUT AV IN/OUT
CAM MODE A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT

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 CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i 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 CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit-16bit with each push. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.
CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER
REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT OUT

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q WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i 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 CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. s The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select WIND CUT from submenu.

0:00:5 min

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In EASY mode, certain functions are not available, such as MENU, BLC, MF/AF. - If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off. The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore, they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced.
00654E VP-D30(i) UK (60~106)

6/2/03 9:52 AM

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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
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 concentrate on the creative side of your recording. Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable. a Auto Focusing If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus. Manual Focusing In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR. s M. FOCUS(MF) will display. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus. s Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult. 4. To return to AF(Auto Focus: ), push the MENU SELECTOR again. 1

STBY 0:00:3 min

M. FOCUS

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BLC (Back Light Compensation)
BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode. Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: s The subject is in front of a window. s 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. s The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. s The light sources are too bright. s The subject is against a snowy background. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the BLC button. s Normal - BLC - Normal s BLC enhances the subject.

Video inputYellow

Audio input (left)-White
Audio input (right)-Red S-VIDEO input

Camcorder

A/V OUT
You may use the S-VIDEO plug to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV. Even if you use a S-VIDEO plug, you need to connect an audio cable. If you connect the cable to the Multi-AV Jack, you will not hear sound from the speakers.

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Connecting 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 camcorder and VCR with the Multi-AV cable. s The yellow plug : Video s The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono s The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 4. Turn on both the TV and VCR. s Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. s Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set. 5. Play the tape back. Playback You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode. 1. Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the tape you wish to play back. 3. Using the (FF) and (REW) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back. 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. s The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds. s If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically. Note
VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) S-VIDEO
TV A/V OUT ANTENNA CAMCORDER
The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

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Various Functions while in PLAYER mode
The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes. Playback pause Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button during Playback. (PLAY/STILL) button.
To resume playback, press the
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) Press the (FF) or (REW) buttons once during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) buttons during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, release the button.

(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 Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback 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
You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from the external. 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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PB ZOOM
The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear. 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4. You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU SELECTOR. 5. You can change the arrow direction(vertical, horizontal) to move the image by pushing the MENU SELECTOR. 6. To cancel the PB ZOOM function, press the PB ZOOM or STOP button.
You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to the pictures which are being input from an external video source. The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorders DV jack.

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Recording in PLAYER mode
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)
You can use this camcorder as a recorder. You can record a tape from VCR or TV.
VCR VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) S-VIDEO

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.

USB Cable

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Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

MEMORY STICK

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 s Single s 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 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 can not be used with this unit.

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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 Memory Stick 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. Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out without first pushing it in.
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. Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing or formatting. 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 Memory Stick. Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick. After pulling the Memory Stick 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.

PHOTO SF 352XSERIES

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 Stick in M.REC Mode.
Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. s The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. s If you do not wish to record, release the pressure from the button. 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down. s The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick. s 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 Stick. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, 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 lightly (about halfway down), when the image you want to record appears. s The camcorder is set to playback pause(STILL) mode. s If you do not wish to record, release the PHOTO button, select the image again. 5. Press the PHOTO button fully down. s The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick. s 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 Stick. There are 3 ways to view recorded images. s Single : To view an image frame by frame. s Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. s Multi display : To view 6 images at once. To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. s The last recorded 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. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the desired still image. s To view the next image : press the (FWD) button. s To view the previous image : press the (REV) button. s 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. s Keep pressing (FWD) or (REV) to search for an image quickly. To view a slide show 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. s The last recorded image appears 3. Press the (S.SHOW) button. s 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 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 DISP. button. s A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. s Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a image. 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI DISP. button again. Notes

100-0025

[24/24]
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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The submenu will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR. 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.

M.PLAY MODE

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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. s The MEMORY SET submenu will appear. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT MARK, push the MENU SELECTOR. 7. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR. 8. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR. Notes
M.PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT
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.

Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button does not operate while recording. The camcorder goes off automatically. The battery pack is quickly exhausted. When you see a blue screen during playback. A vertical strip appears on the screen when recording a dark background. The image in the viewfinder is blurred. Auto focus does not work. Play, FF or REW button does not work. When you see a broken block image during the RECORD SEARCH. Check the POWER switch is set to CAM. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it. The battery pack is fully exhausted. The atmospheric temperature is too low. The battery pack has not been charged fully. The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged, Use another battery pack. The video heads may be dirty. Clean the head with a cleaning tape. The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording brighter. The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted. Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Check the M.FOCUS menu. Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode. Check the POWER switch. Set the power switch to PLAYER. You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette. This is normal operation and it is not a failure or defect.

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Specifications
Model name: VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)

System

Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic Earphone
PAL 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60) Approx. 150 sec. (using DVM60 tape) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) F1.4 10x(Optical), 800x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens 30 2.5inchs 123k(VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i) only), 211k(VP-D39(i) only) TFT LCD 0.24" B/W LCD(VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i) only), Colour LCD(VP-D39(i) only) 1Vp-p (75 terminated) Y: 1Vp-p, 75, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75 -7.5dBs (600 terminated) VP-DXXi: 4pin special in/out connector, VP-DXX: out only Mini-B type connector 3.5 stereo 3.5 stereo

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.
THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:
*Samsung Electronics Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk

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