User manual SAMSUNG VP-D381I

VP-D381( i ) VP-D382( i ) VP-D382H VP-D384 VP-D385( i ) Digital Video Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register key features of your miniDV camcorder FEATURESOFYOURNEWMINIDVCAMCORDER Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKTM: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and photo images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (VP-D385( i ) only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. Tape Photo Recording on a Tape Tape photo recording makes it possible to record a photo image on a tape. 800K pixel CCD (VP-D385( i ) only) Your camcorder incorporates a 800K pixel CCD. Photo images can be recorded to a memory card. 1200x Digital Zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size. ii_ English Audio Enhancement Provides more powerful sound with the Real Stereo and Audio Effect features. Colour TFT LCD A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately. Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS compensates for any hand shaking, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification. Various Visual Effects The Visual Effects allow you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects. Back Light Compensation (BLC) The BLC function compensates for a bright background behind a subject you're recording. Program AE The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed. High Power Zoom Lens Power Zoom lens allows users to magnify the subject clearly up to 34x. Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D385( i ) only) · Using memory card, you can easily record and playback standard photo images. · You can transfer standard photo images on the memory card to your PC using the USB interface. Moving Image Recording on a Memory Card (VP-D385( i ) only) Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a memory card. MMC/SD card slot (VP-D385( i ) only) MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards. safety warnings WARNING CAUTION What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your miniDV camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the miniDV camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. CAUTION precautions Warning! · · This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. English_iii Caution notes and safety instructions NOTESREGARDINGTHEVIDEOHEADCLEANING · To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette. · Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads. ADJUSTINGTHELCDSCREEN Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the camcorder. 1. Open the LCD screen 90 degrees from the camcorder with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. - If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees so it is facing forward, you can close the LCD screen with the display facing out. - This is convenient during playback operations. Refer to page 31 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD screen. AV DV MENU W MODE T POWER CHG BATT . NOTESREGARDINGTHELCDSCREEN · Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen, the inside of the the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. · The LCD screen has been manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD screen. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. · Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack. iv_English SERVICING&REPLACEMENTPARTS · · · · · Do not attempt to service this camcorder yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. NOTESREGARDINGCAMCORDER · · · Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.) - When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.) If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. · · (WasteElectrical&ElectronicEquipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Correct Disposal of This Product English_v contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER 06 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 What is included with your miniDV camcorder Front & left view Left side view Right & top view Rear & bottom view Using the remote control (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Using the hand strap & lens cover Installing the button-type battery Using the battery pack Connecting a power source Basic miniDV camcorder operation Screen indicators in Camera/Player modes Screen indicators in M.Cam/M.Player modes (VP-D385( i ) only) Using the display ( ) button Using the joystick Handling quick menus with the joystick Setting the clock (Clock set) Setting the wireless remote control acceptance (Remote) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Setting the beep sound (Beep Sound) Setting the shutter sound (Shutter Sound) Selecting the OSD language (Language) Viewing the demonstration (Demonstration) PREPARATION 12 INITIAL SETTING : SYSTEM MENU SETTING 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 02_ English INITIAL SETTING : DISPLAY MENU SETTING 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Setting the guideline (guideline) Adjusting the LCD screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) Displaying the date/time (Date/Time) Setting the tv display (TV display) Inserting / ejecting a cassette Various recording techniques Making your first recording Recording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode) Zooming in and out Searching quickly for a desired scene (Setting the zero memory) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Self record using the remote control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Reviewing and searching a recording Using the fade on and off Auto focus / manual focus Setting the shutter speed & exposure Selecting the record mode & audio mode (Rec Mode & Audio Mode) Cutting off wind noise (WindCut Plus) Selecting the real stereo function (Real Stereo) Setting the program ae (Program AE) Setting the white balance (White Balance) Applying visual effects (Visual Effect) Setting the 16:9 wide mode (16:9 Wide) Using the tele macro (Macro) English _03 BASIC RECORDING 34 ADVANCED RECORDING 44 45 46 47 49 51 53 54 44 contents 1 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 Setting the digital image stabilizer (DIS) Using back light compensation mode (BLC) Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital Zoom) Using the colour nite (C.Nite) Using the light (Light) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) only) Recording a photo image on a tape -tape photo recording Searching for a photo image on a tape (Photo Search) Playing back a tape on the LCD screen Various functions while in Player mode Audio dubbing (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Dubbed audio playback (Audio Select) Audio effect Setting the AV in/out (AV In/Out) (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) Tape playing back on a TV screen Copying a camcorder tape onto a video tape Using the VOICE+ function Recording (copying) a TV programme or video tape onto a camcorder tape (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) Using a memory card (usable memory card) (not supplied) Structure of folders and files on the memory card Setting the file number (File No.) Taking a photo image (jPEg) on the memory card Viewing photo images (jPEg) Protection from accidental erasure (Protect) Deleting photo images and moving images (Delete) PLAYBACK 62 CONNECTION 68 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA MODE (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) 74 04_ English ) 83 84 86 87 88 89 Formatting a memory card (Format) Recording moving images (MPEg) on a memory card Playing the moving images (MPEg) on a memory card (M.Play select) Recording an image from a tape as a photo image Copying a photo image from a tape to a memory card (Photo Copy) Marking images for printing (Print Mark) Printing your pictures ­ using the pictbridgeTM Transferring ieee1394 (I.Link)-DV standard data connections Using USB Interface Selecting the USB device (USB Connect) Installing the software (DV Media Pro programme) Connecting to a PC After finishing a recording Usable cassette tapes Cleaning and maintaining the camcorder Using your miniDV camcorder abroad Troubleshooting Setting menu items PICTBRIDGETM (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) IEEE 1394 DATA TRANSFER USB INTERFACE (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) 90 92 94 96 97 98 100 100 101 102 103 105 107 MAINTENANCE 94 100 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS English _05 getting to know your miniDV camcorder WHATISINCLUDEDWITHYOURMINIDVCAMCORDER Your new Digital Video camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Centre. The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. Battery Pack (IA-BP80W ) AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 type) Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (VP-D385( i ) only) Software CD (VP-D385( i ) only) User Manual Button-type Battery for Remote Control (Type: CR2025) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/ D385( i ) only) Remote Control (VP-D382( i )/D382H/ D385( i ) only) Lens Cover Lens Cover Strap Tape* (Option) Carrying Case* (Option) · The contents may vary depending on the sales region. · Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. · *(Option) : This is an optional accessory. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. · A memory card is not included. See page 74 for memory cards compatible with your miniDV camcorder. 0_ English FRONT&LEFTVIEW 5 1 6 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OPEN 7 8 EASY Q button page 36 Display ( ) button TFT LCD screen Internal microphone Lens Remote sensor (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Light (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) only) OPEN switch 5 6 7 8 Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. CAUTION English _0 getting to know your miniDV camcorder LEFTSIDEVIEW AV DV 4 5 MOD E 1 2 3 MENU W T R POWE CHG BAT T. 6 7 8 CARD TAPE MODE (VP-D385( i ) only) 1 2 3 4 MENU button joystick ( / / / / Select), (W/T) page 23 Recording start/stop button jack cover (AV/DV jack) 5 6 7 8 Built-in speaker Select (CARD-TAPE) switch (VP-D385( i ) only) Battery pack Battery release (BATT.) switch CHG BATT. When you close LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out, joystick (// /) function works reversely. 08_ English RIGHT&TOPVIEW 1 VO L 2 AV DV 6 3 4 5 POW ER MODE CHG 7 1 2 3 4 Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever PHOTO button page 60,78 Recording start/stop button POWER switch 5 6 7 jack cover (DC IN, USB (VP-D385( i ) only) jack) Cassette compartment cover Hand strap English _09 getting to know your miniDV camcorder REAR&BOTTOMVIEW 1 2 3 POWER MODE AV DV 5 CHG 4 6 7 Jacks VP-D385(i) 8 9 DC IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AV jack MODE button Mode indicator (Camera ( ) / Player ( DC IN jack DV (IEEE1394) jack Charging (CHg) indicator USB jack (VP-D385( i ) only) Memory card slot (VP-D385( i ) only) Tripod receptacle AV DV DCIN USB ) mode) VP-D381(i)/D382(i) /D382H/D384 AV DV DCIN VP-D385(i)only 10_ English MMC/SD USINGTHEREMOTECONTROL(VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i )ONLY) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PHOTO button page 60,78 REC button SELF TIMER button page 39 ZERO MEMORY button page 38 PHOTO SEARCH button page 61 A.DUB button page 65 (FF) button (REW) button (PLAY) button (-) / (+) (Direction) button page 64 Display ( ) button W/T (Zoom) button X2 button page 64 DATE/TIME button (SLOW) button (PAUSE) button (STOP) button F. ADV button page 64 The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder. English _11 preparation This section provides information on using this miniDV camcorder: such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to set up the operation and screen indicators in each mode. USINGTHEHANDSTRAP&LENSCOVER It is very important to ensure that the hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to: · Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. · Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Hand Strap AdjustingtheHandStrap 1. Insert the hand strap into the hand strap hook on the front side of the camcorder and pull its end through the hook. 2. Insert your hand into the hand strap and adjust its length for your convenience. 3. Close the hand strap. 1 2 3 Lens Cover AttachingtheLensCover 4. Hook up the lens cover with the lens cover strap as illustrated. 5. Hook up the lens cover strap to the hand strap, and adjust it following the steps as described for the hand strap. 6. Close the hand strap. 4 5 InstallingtheLensCoverafterOperation Press buttons on both sides of the lens cover, then attach it to the camcorder lens. OPEN 12_ English INSTALLINGTHEBUTTON-TYPEBATTERY Button-type battery installation for the remote control (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) 1. Pull out the button-type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow. 2. Position the button-type battery in the button-type battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. 3. Reinsert the button-type battery holder. Precaution regarding the button-type battery · There is a danger of explosion if button-type battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or · · equivalent type. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. WARNING Keepthebutton-typeBatteryoutofreachofchildren.Shouldabatterybeswallowed,seekmedical attentionimmediately. English _13 preparation USINGTHEBATTERYPACK · Use the IA-BP80W battery pack only. · The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. · Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your miniDV camcorder. Inserting / Ejectingthe battery pack 1. Open the LCD screen as shown in the diagram. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks. · Make sure that word mark (SAMSUNg) is facing out while the camcorder is placed as shown in the diagram. 3. Slide the BATT. release switch and pull out the battery pack. · gently slide the BATT. release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram. · Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer. · If the miniDV camcorder will not be in use for a while, remove the battery pack from the miniDV camcorder. Insert ER POW BAT T. ER POW BAT T. CH Eject Charging the Battery Pack 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power. Insert the battery pack to the camcorder. Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. Once charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. · Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted in the camcorder. It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your miniDV camcorder. Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occured due to using unapproved batteries. 14_ English ER POW BAT T. BATT. ER POW BAT T. CH Charging indicator The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state. · If the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. · If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator is orange. · If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging, the charging indicator blinks orange. POWER AV DV CHG MODE POWER CHG DC IN Charging, Recording Times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.) · Measured times shown in the table are based on model Time Recording Charging · · VP-D385( i ). Battery time time (Times for VP-D381( i )/D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) are almost the same.) Approx. Approx. IA-BP80W 1hr 20min 1hr 20min The time is only for reference. Figures shown in the table are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ from your actual use. The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions. English _15 preparation The amount of continuous recording time available depends on: · The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. · Ambient temperature. · How often the zoom function is used. · Type of use (camcorder/camera/With LCD screen etc.) · It is recommended that you have several batteries available. · To check the remaining battery charge, press and hold the Display ( ) button. page 21 · The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level. Battery Level Display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (Blinking) (The Camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible.) (Blinking) Battery Pack Management · The battery pack should be recharged in an environment between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40°C (104 °F). · The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or left in · · · temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) for a long period of time, even when it is fully recharged. Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. fire or a heater). Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, 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 overheating or fire. 1_ English Notes regarding the Battery Pack · Please refer to the table on page 15 for approximate continuous recording time. · The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. · The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment, as the environmental temperature and conditions vary. · The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at · · · · · · · · 25 °C (77 °F). The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions. When purchasing a new battery pack, we recommend buying the same battery pack that is provided with this camcorder. The battery pack is available at SAMSUNG retailers. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Batteries should be handled as chemical waste. Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. A brand new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely. The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged. Fully discharging a battery pack damages the internal cells. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. If your camcorder is in Camera mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. Do not drop the Battery Pack. Dropping the battery pack may damage it. CONNECTINGAPOWERSOURCE · There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter: used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without having to worry about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power. 2. Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. 3. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. · The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country. 4. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player( ). AV VOL 3 1 DV POWER POW ER MODE CHG 2 English _1 preparation BASICMINIDVCAMCORDEROPERATION Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward. · Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off. Mode indicator Setting the operating modes · Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select switch (VP-D385( i ) only) before operating any functions. 1. Press the MODE button to set Camera( ) or Player( ). Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera ( ) mode and Player ( ) mode. 2. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only) - Camera mode ( ): To record movie or photo images on a tape. page 19 - Player mode ( ): To play movie or photo images on a tape. page 19 MODE button - M.Cam mode ( ): To record movie or photo images on memory card. page 20 POWER switch - M.Player mode ( ): To play movie or photo images on memory card. page 20 · The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch (VP-D385( i ) only). MODE POWER CHG AV DV DC IN Mode Name MODE button Camera Mode Player Mode M.Cam Mode M.Player Mode Select switch (VP-D385( i ) only) M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode · The M.Cam Mode and the M.Player Mode are only available on the models, (VP-D385( i ) only). 18_ English · SCREENINDICATORSINCAMERA/PLAYERMODES OSD in Camera Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Battery Level page 16 2 Tele Macro * page 54 9 10 11 13 WindCut Plus * page 45 14 Fade page 41/ Remote page 25 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 Art STBY SP 0:00:00 60min S 3 Tape photo recording page 60 / (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) 16Bit 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 1/50 No Tape ! W T 12 13 14 15 19 00:00 1.JAN.2008 18 C.Nite 1/25 17 16 26 16:9 Wide 3 1/50 19 22 21 20 10 11 12 10Sec 14 Self timer * page 39 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Operating Mode Record Speed Mode page 44 Zero Memory page 38 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Time counter (movie recording time) Tape Indicator Remaining Tape (measured in minutes) Audio Mode page 44 Light * page 59 (VP-D382( i ) /D382H/D384/D385( i ) only) BLC (Back Light Compensation)* page 56 15 USB * page 98 (VP-D385( i ) only) 16 C.Nite * page 58 17 Real Stereo page 46 18 Zoom Position * page 37 19 Date/Time page 32 20 Manual Focus * page 42 21 Manual Exposure * page 43 22 Shutter Speed * page 43 23 White Balance * page 49 24 Program AE * page 47 25 DIS * page 55 26 Visual Effects Mode * page 51 EASY.Q * page 36 16:9 Wide page 53 OSD in Player Mode 1 10 9 Sound[2] STOP SP 0:00:46:06 60min V S 16Bit 2 No Tape ! AV In 8 3 4 7 6 5 3 [11] 00:00 1.JAN.2008 Audio Dubbing page 65 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Audio Effect page 67 3 AV IN * page 68 (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) / Remote page 25 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) 4 DV IN (DV date transfer mode) page 93 5 VOICE+ Indicator page 72 6 Warning Indicator page 103 7 Message Line page 103 8 Volume Control * page 62 9 DEW page 104 10 Dubbed Audio Playback page 66 1 2 English _19 preparation SCREENINDICATORSINM.CAM/M.PLAYERMODES(VP-D385( i )ONLY) OSD in M.Cam Mode 1 2 3 · · · · · Art 10Sec 10314 1 60min 4 2 4 No Memory Card ! No Tape ! 19 W T 3 4 00:00 1.JAN.2008 Image Recording and Loading Indicator Image Counter (Total number of recordable photo images) CARD (Memory Card) Indicator Light page 59 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D384/ D385( i ) only) OSD indicators shown here are based on model VP-D385( i ). The above screen is an example; it is different from the actual display. The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 2gB (VP-D385( i ) only). For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice. Functions marked with * will not be retained when the miniDV camcorder is powered on after turning it off. OSD in M.Player Mode 1 5 6 1 2 7 STOP 4 0:00:00 Slide 2/30 800X600 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Memory Card ! 3 No Memory Card ! 9 [10] 00:00 1.JAN.2008 002 00:00 1.JAN.2008 100-0001 8 SMOV0001 2 (Movie images) 20_ English (Photo images) Time counter (movie recording time) File number of the moving image Volume Control * page 86 Erase Protection Indicator page 80 Silde page 79 Image Counter (Current photo image/ Total number of recordable photo images) Photo image size page 75 Folder Number - File Number page 77 Print Mark page 89 USINGTHEDISPLAY( )BUTTON ) button. You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( ) button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. · Full display mode: All information will appear. · Minimum display mode: Only operating status indicators will appear. AV DV MENU W MOD T E POWE R CHG BATT. Checking the remaining battery ) button while charging with the power off. · Press and hold the Display ( · After a while, the charging status will be displayed on the LCD screen for 7 seconds. The battery charge status is given as reference and is an estimation. It may differ depending on the battery capacity and temperature. Battery Info Battery charged 0% 50% 100% English _21 preparation USINGTHEJOYSTICK Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie, photo images or menus. 1. Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down. AV DV MENU W E MOD 2. Move the Joystick ( / ) left or right. · Confirm your selection by pressing Joystick. For more information on the OSD menus displayed using the joystick ( / / / ), see page 23. POWE T R CHG BAT T. STBY SP 10Sec 0:00:00 60min S HANDLINGQUICKMENUSWITHTHEJOYSTICK Using the Joystick, you can easily access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button. Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the Exposure in Camera ( ) mode 1. Press the Joystick. · Quick menu is displayed. 2. Press the Joystick ( / / / ) to control the setting. · Moving the joystick up toggles between "Auto Exposure" and "Manual Exposure". 3. Press the Joystick to confirm your selection. · Press the joystick button to exit the quick menu according to the selected mode. STBY SP 10Sec 16Bit 0:00:05 60min S 16Bit Auto Exposure STBY SP 10Sec 0:00:10 60min S · · 16Bit There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Joystick. You cannot select the menu items greyed out on the screen. Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation mode. Manual Exposure 19 22_ English HANDLINGQUICKMENUSWITHTHEJOYSTICK QuickMenuInCamera/Playermodes Joystick Input Status Camera( )Mode - Player( STOP REW FF PLAY PLAY STOP REW FF PAUSE )Mode PAUSE FF STOP STOP REW REW FF FF PLAY PLAY REW STOP REW FF PLAY OK Exposure Focus Shutter Fade Return / Selection / Exit the menu QuickMenuInM.Cam/M.Playermodes(VP-D385( i )only) Joystick Input Status M.Cam( )Mode Exposure Focus - M.Player( STOP Thumbnail Previous Skip Next Skip PLAY )Mode(Movieimages) PLAY PAUSE STOP REW FF PAUSE STOP REW FF PLAY FF STOP REW FF PLAY REW STOP REW FF PLAY