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Samsung VP-L905D User Manual

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4. 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Remove the lithium battery 3 Putthe lithium battery back 4 Re fit the battery pack Specifications The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice VP L900 L906 L907 Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min Illumination LCD Screen Size Picture cell Method Connectors Video out Audio out External mic General Power requirements Power consumption Recording LCD ON Built in mic Built in speaker Operating temperature Dimension W H D Weight Video 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio FM monaural system PAL colour CCIR standard Hi8 or 8 mm SP 20 051 mm sec Record SP only Playback SP only P5 120 120 min P5 120 approx 8 min CCD Charge Coupled Device Auto wide macro 0 3 lux visible 2 5 inch 123k TFT Mini jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms Unbalanced Mini jack 7 7 dBs imp less than 820 ohms Monaural 03 5 VP L906 L907 DC 8 4 V 1A 4 8W Condenser mic omni directional Dynamic 0 5 W standard 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 101 104 169 mm 790 g Index SAT 12 40 POWER ADAPTER 718 TER ADJUST LCD 26 AF nA E C EEUU
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6. Selecting a language is possible in STANDBY in CAMERA mode only factory default language is ENGLISH You can change the language 1 Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adaptor attached see page 17 2 Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 Open the LCD Screen and adjust it so that you can see comfortably 3 Press MENU ON OFF button Y ve Then the MENU list will appear 5 LCD ADJUST OFF OFF AUTO ON LANGUA ENGLISH WL REMOC N ON EXIT MENU 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE SET is highlighted EXIT MENU 5 Press ENTER 2 A GE Alist of available languages will appear J p ENGLISH HAVING FUN F FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPA OL PYCCKUM EXIT MENU Advanced Shooting 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate language W You may select languages from ENGLISH FRANGAIS DEUTSCH D i ITALIANO ESPANOL PYCCKMM 8 DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL 7 Press ENTER W Then the title list will appear in the language you chose 8 Turn UP DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS 9 Press ENTER HAPPY BIRTHDAY The selected title will appear on the screen for SAVING FUNDE Ss 2 3 seconds and will disappear At the same 32222 the camcorder will return to the menu mode Recording a Title Note Make sure that you have selected
7. To resume playback press the II PLAY STILL button again Picture Search Keep pressing FF or a REW button during playback To resume normal playback release the button Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode Zooming is a technique that lets you magnify the size of the subject in the picture For a more professional looking recording don t use the zoom function too often There are two zoom speeds to suit different needs Gradual zoom 9 12 seconds from TELE WIDE to WIDE TELE W High Speed zoom 3 6 seconds from TELE WIDE to WIDE TELE Use these features for different shots please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to a reduction in available battery time 1 Move the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Your zooming is monitored on the OSD 2 Telephoto side Subject appears closer 3 W Wide angle side Subject appears further away Note MACRO You can record a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position If you cannot obtain sharp focus in telephoto zoom move the lever to the W side until the focus sharpens Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom Digital Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode Magnification above 22x is achieved using digital technology The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the T side It is recomme
8. Close the LENS cover Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder RD Playing back the Tape To view a tape that you have recorded Playback function works in PLAYER mode only There are two ways to see a tape To view on the LCD recommended for outdoor use To view on a TV monitor recommended for indoor use Viewing on the LCD Itis practical to view a tape using the LCD Screen if away from a tv or outdoors see page 28 Viewing on a TV Itis better to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors To play a tape back the TV must feature a compatible colour system see page 63 Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Use the Audio Video cable supplied with your camcorder W The yellow one Video The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally If provided a SCART adapter would be one of the following two types Stereo type W Mono type Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE The yellow one Video Jd EL The white one Audio L You can use a SCARTadapter supplied optionally Note To view the cassette on the television screen select the channel reserved for your VCR on the television Refer to your VCR or television instruction book Playing back the Tape Notes VP L90
9. Using the Battery Pack used for mobile outdoor recording To use the AC Power Adapter 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC power cord 2 Connect the AC cord to a wall socket Note The plug and wall socket type can be different according to the regional conditions 3 Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder 4 Setthe camcorder to CAMERA mode a Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch up to CAMERA mode b Make sure that the Lens Cap is removed and secured c Open the LCD Screen and make sure that the image appears on the LCD Screen The LCD Screen will switch on automatically when opened more than 30 degrees Note If the adapter is used next to a TV or the camcorder it may cause interference on the TV or camcorder Keep the adapter away from the TV camcorder or the antenna cable during use A Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording Recharging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket 3 Connect DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder 4 Switch the camcorder off The charging LED next to the DC IN socket will start blinking to indicate the battery is charging Flashing once a second The battery is less than 5096 charged Flashing tw
10. Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected Make sure the A V cable is unplugged 1 Press EJECT button The compartment opens automatically Insert the cassette with the transparent window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 2 Press PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place Note When you have recorded a cassette that you wish to keep you can protect it from being accidentally erased a Recording Impossible Protection Push the red tab on the cassette to cover up the opening b Recording possible If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette move the red tab back so that it no longer covers the hole Basic Shooting Making your First Recording Please make these preparations before shooting m Have you connected a power source Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter gt LF W Did you set power switch to CAMERA position Have you inserted a cassette see page 22 Open the LCD Screen and make sure that STBY is displayed on the OSD if the red tab of the cassette is closed STBY will not be displayed Did you open the LENS CAP Make sure the image you want to shoot appears in the LCD monitor Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for shooting see page 21 We recommend that beginners who are using the camcorder for the first time switch the EASY mode on see page 33 a To start shoo
11. Cleaning and careing forryour Gam60rd r u U u aa l uu 57 Cleaning the Viewfinder 57 m Cleaning the LCD Panel m Cleaning the Video Heads J aam USB interface VP P907 only UU UU USUS 59 Installing JSB Media 2 0 Program e EL ania 60 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 520202002000 2 63 Troubleshooting Check Self Diagnosis Display Checking Moisture Condensation Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding rotation of LCD screen 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 LCD screen closed 2 Standard recording by using the LCD screen 3 Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top 4 Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Making a recording with the LCD screen closed Precautions regarding the LENS Do not point the LENS toward the sun Direct sunlight can damage the CCD Charge Coupled Device Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder 1 Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a
12. This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically INDOOR amp It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience OUTDOOR It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience Setting a White Balance Mode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be displayed 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until MENU WHITE BAL AUTO is highlighted A LODADJUST y D ZOOM WHITE BAL 4 Press ENTER You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR LDADJUST by pressing the ENTER button o DZ s WHITE BAL 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or V Ik WEREMOGON ON S REC mode EXIT MENU A Advanced Shooting Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE 1 Press the MENU ON OFF button MENU W The MENU list will appear D ADJUST LCI DIS 2 Turn the UP DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button LCD ADJUST DIS Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate language gt m You may select languages from ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL 4 Press the ENTER button LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ENGLISH 5 To exit the menu press the MENU ON OFF button D FRANCAIS W The OSD changes with the language which is selected I EXIT MENU Notes m The factory default language is ENGLISH Yo
13. 33 AUDIO nn 58 EJECT _ 22 AUTO FOCUSING 36 ENTER button 26 AUTO MODE 8 VEXTEBNABMIC an ee 68 AUTOFOWER FF A nee 24 vB FADE IN NE 19 FADE OUT BATTERY LEVEL 21 FAST FORWARD BATTERY PACK 719 FILTER DIAMETER 5212 FOCAL LENGTH BRIGHTNESS en 26 H Se ne 16 CAMERA aan MAI hha ee 54 CASSETTE uu 22 CASSETTE HOLDER KT STER CLEANING 58 COLOUR LCD 26 CONTENTS 2 COUNTER 55 CUSTOM dde oed ed cet 34 D MOISTURE m DATE ar arena 42 DATE TIME 42 MOSAIC ins DC 218 DEMO 50 DEW 67 DIGITAL ZOOM DIMENSION E p E 35 Index 0 OPERATION MODE 13 Scb 12 P zm 63 PLAY 55 PORTRAIT MODE POWER CONSUMPTION 68 POWER REQUIREMENT 68 PROGRAMAE ea 38 RECHARGING nee REC SEARCH REMOTE CONTROL REW REWIND SAFETY 4 SAND SNOW 38 SELF 30S 15 SELF END 15 SELF DIAGNOSIS 64 SELF RECORD 15 SELF TIMER 15 40 23 SHOULDER STRAP aa SNAP SHOT 47
14. Hold the FADE button a FADE OUT Gradual disappearance Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds Gradual appearance b FADE IN Release the FADE button Advanced Shooting Snap Shot VP L906 L907 only With the SNAP SHOT feature your camcorder can function like a normal film camera allowing you to take single still pictures The SNAP SHOT function only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the SNAP SHOT button when you have the image you wish to photograph in the shot Be careful not to shake your camcorder because the image will be affected by any movement 3 Once the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed your camcorder will automatically return to STANDBY mode after approximatly 6 seconds You can check the remaining available SNAP SHOT space by looking at the time displayed on the screen To stop SNAP SHOT shooting press the SNAP SHOT button again Notes E f the camcorder is knocked or shaken while taking a SNAP SHOT the image may be blurred W The SNAP SHOT is activated during shooting W The still image will be displayed on the display if the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode Advanced Shooting White Balance WHITE BALANCE WHITE BAL is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any shooting condition You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good colour quality of the image AUTO
15. Press the DATE TIME button to choose whether the date and or time will be displayed EXIT MENU 7 Press the MENU ON OFF button to end setting The Title and Date Time will appear in the colour you chose Advanced Shooting Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder there are normaly only two main recording environments You will be shooting outdoors Normal recording or through an ND Neutral Density filter You will be shooting indoors Video light recommended or required The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness measured in lux The following table lists a few common situations the corresponding level of brightness and any associated recommendations Snow covered mountains or fields 100 000 ND filter recommended Sandy beach on a hot summer day 100 000 sunny day in the middle of the afternoon 35 000 Ona gloomy day an hour after the sunrise 2 000 Office with fluorescent lighting near 1 000 to a window Ona sunny day an hour before the sunset 1 000 Department store counter 500 to 700 Room lit by two 30W fluorescent lights Video light recommended Arcade at night 150 to 200 Video light required Candle light 10 to 15 After Shooting Eject the tape that you have shot see page 22 If you want to protect the tape against accidental erasing move the red tab on the cassette over the hole Set the POWER switch to OFF
16. a TITLE MENS Glock Ser 1 Set power switch to CAMERA mode TRES Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to see comfortably Press MENU Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE OFF is highlighted Press ENTER to choose between OFF AUTO 10S and CONTINUE Press START STOP button to record the title with your picture f you want to change recording time select title recording time OFF AUTO 10S CONTINUE on MENU EXIT MENU o9 PROIN Notes M The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds after you turn on the title W MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode A Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out The FADE function only works in CAMERA mode You can give your films 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 shooting hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 2 Press the START STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording i AL gt Cd NS a FADE OUT
17. any heat source fire or flames for example or leave in direct sunlight Preparing Display of Battery Level The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack Fully charged 10 40 consumed 40 60 consumed 60 80 consumed prepare a charged one 5 80 95 consumed change the battery 6 10096 consumed camcorder will turn off soon change the battery as soon as possible fom Please refer to the table on page 20 for approximate continuous recording time The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured using a fully charged battery pack in 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions may be different 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 black you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types depending on Colour system used Recording playback time Hi8 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
18. for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head drum wear To locate a scene picture search Press gt FF or lt REW buttons during playback To resume normal playback release the buttons Zero RETURN VP L906 L907 The ZERO RETURN function works in PLAYER STOP mode You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0 00 00 automatically 1 Setthe power switch to PLAYER mode Make sure that STOP is displayed 2 Press the Z RTN button of the Remote Controller Z RTN should displayed FF or REW works automatically Notes The Z RTN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0 00 00 Set the COUNTER RESET to C RESET 0 00 00 in MENU mode at the start of the cassette or the required Sequence When you wish to find this point on the tape again press Z RTN button when playback is stopped Playing back the Tape Adjusting the LCD The procedure for adjusting the LCD Screen in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for adjusting the LCD Screen in CAMERA mode except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA Please refer to page 26 Setting the Speaker ON OFF The speaker will be turned ON OFF by opening closing the LCD The speaker ON OFF setting operates when the LCD is opened When the SPEAKER setting is set to OFF the speaker will be muted even after the LCD Screen has been opened 1 Set power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Pr
19. installed A Advanced Shooting CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settings You can customize the settings and save them for future use W The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 NL MENU 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button to bring up the MENU list PA ADJUST 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted i 4 Press the ENTER button the CUSTOM menu will appear a Setthe status of each item to what you want EX MENY To exit the menu press the MENU ON OFF button twice E MENU CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET 6 By pressing the CUSTOM button the CUSTOM settings will come up W Date Time and Title will only appear if these have been set in advance W The word CUSTOM will be displayed on the LCD at the same time Example When the CUSTOM SET is set as follows CUSTOM SETTING DIS ON 880x Pressing the CUSTOM button 5 CONTINUE i PROGRAM AE displays D DSE SELECT SEPIA TITLE 13 00 EXIT MENU CONTINUE 1 JAN 2004 EXIT MENU 7 Press the START STOP button to start recording W Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings 8 To switch Custom off press the CUSTOM button once The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on Note W The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera providin
20. mode see page 24 7 Electronic Viewfinder REW works in PLAYER mode see page 55 8 MIC 3 LIGHT PLAY STILL see page 54 MIC works in CAMERA mode PLAY STILL works In PLAYER mode 9 Remote Sensor VP L906 L907 only LIGHT works in CAMERA mode VP L906 L907 only The built in video light tums on when LIGHT is pressed 10 LCD see page 26 It enables recording in low light conditions 11 CUSTOM 4 REC SEARCH 6 FF CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode see page 24 12 EASY FF works in PLAYER mode see page 55 EASY works in CAMERA mode 5 DATE TIME STOP 13 VIDEO LIGHT VP L906 L907 only DATE TIME works in CAMERA mode see page 42 STOP works in PLAYER mode see page 54 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 14 15 16 17 18 24 BLC 23 FADE 20 SPEAKER 22 LCD Open 14 MENU ON OFF 15 ENTER MF 16 UP DOWN Dial VOLUME 17 S VIDEO out 18 P AE 19 DSE 21 Lithium Battery MENU ON OFF see page 26 MENU ON OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode ENTER MF see page 26 ENTER works in MENU mode MF works in CAMERA mode UP DOWN dial VOLUME UP DOWN dial works in MENU mode see page 26 VOLUME works in PLAYER mode see page 56 S VIDEO out see page 54 PROGRAM AE see page 38 PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure works in CAMERA mode 19 DSE see page 40 57 DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode 20 SPEAKER see page 5
21. to damage the display Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a Normal Picture b c Noisy Picture If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type head cleaning cassette Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Insert the cleaning tape Press the WI PLAY STILL button Press the STOP button after about 30 seconds Fon Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette If it is still bad repeat the operation If the problem continues contact your local authorized service centre Storing the Camcorder 1 You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder when storing 2 Keep the camcorder in a ventilated dry and warm place 3 Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes such as in a car 4 Keep the camcorder in a stable place A USB interface VP L907 only Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer a still image from a camera tape memory to a PC without additional add on cards via a USB connection You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection If you transfer data to a PC you need to install the software Driver Editing software supplied with the camcorder System Requirements CPU Intel Pentium II processor compati
22. touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently 5 Usethe LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 6 Whenever possible use a tripod Recording with the Viewfinder 1 Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap see page 16 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently 5 Put your eye firmly against the viewfinder Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 7 Whenever possible use a tripod Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD You can view the image you are recording or watch a playback of recordings made by using your camcorder s 2 5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen Under curtain conditions you may need to adjust the settings for the LCD Screen outdoors for example Adjustment can be made to the W Brightness m Colour MENU LCD ADJUST DIS Make sure that the battery pack is in place Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 Open the LCD Screen the LCD will come on Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be displayed PON ct WHITE BA
23. 0 L906 L907 feature a monaural audio system If your TV or VCR are stereo connect the audio cable to the input L of TV or VCR In case of VP L900 L906 L907 you can use an S VIDEO cable to obtain better quality of pictures if you have a S VIDEO connector on your TV Close the LCD panel while viewing playback on a TV screen in order to avoid picture distortion Playback 1 Use the TV VIDEO button to select VIDEO on your TV Connect a power source battery or AC Power Adapter to the camcorder Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 3 Insert the tape you want to watch 4 Press the PI PLAY STILL button Make sure that STOP is displayed The picture should appear on the TV after 2 to 3 seconds Press STOP to stop playing If the tape reaches its end during playback the tape will rewind automatically Vibration from the built in speaker can cause picture distortion It is best to turn the built in speaker off when your camcorder is connected to the TV The playback system Hi8 8mm is selected automatically depending on the tape format VP L900 L906 L907 can playback both Hi8 and 8mm This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback A Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture Playback pause Press l PLAY STILL button during playback To resume playback press I PLAY STILL button again Note Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left
24. 05 9 Press ENTER EXIT MENU W The day setting will blink A CLOCK SETTING 10 You set the day hour and minute by following the same gt rn 29 SEP 2005 procedures used for setting the year and month ER EXIT MENU 11 Pressing ENTER after setting the minutes causes the clock setting screen to disappear The entered date and time will then be displayed Recording a DATE TIME 1 Make sure that you have set the DATE TIME 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 Open the LCD Screen and adjust it as necessery 3 Press the DATE TIME button the required number of times To record the date only press the DATE TIME button once To record the date and time press the DATE TIME button twice 4 Press the START STOP button to start recording with the DATE TIME in your recording Notes Wi f your date and time settings not maintained in the camcorder it means the LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged and should be replaced see page 17 You cannot hide the recorded date or time during playback W The DATE TIME function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode Advanced Shooting Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder s memory You can also select the language of the titles Selecting Title Language and setting a TITLE
25. 6 Speaker works in PLAYER mode 21 Lithium Battery see page 17 22 LCD open 23 FADE see page 46 FADE works in CAMERA mode 24 BLC see page 37 BLC works in CAMERA mode Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25 ZOOM 36 BATTERY EJECT 26 CASSETTE Compartment 27 Hooks for shoulder strap 37 SNAP SHOT D ZOOM _ J 2 28 AUDIO VIDEO Out GI 39 USB JACK VP L907 only 32 START STOP 8 33 External MIC 35 Battery Pack Compartment VP L906 L907 only 38 Recharging Indicator gt 29 LENS Cap 34 DC Jack 30 Hand Strap 31 POWER Switch 25 ZOOM see page 30 33 External MIC VP L906 L907 only see page 68 26 Cassette Compartment 34 DC Jack see page 18 27 Hooks for Shoulder Strap see page 17 35 Battery Pack Compartment see page 19 28 AUDIO VIDEO out see page 53 36 BATTERY EJECT 29 LENS Cap 37 SNAP SHOT D ZOOM Hand St 1 SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode n RS page 16 1 VP L906 L907 only see page 47 31 witch see page 18 D ZOOM works in CAMERA mode CAMERA Select to record _ VP L900 only see page 32 OFF Select to turn off the camcorder PLAYER Select to playback 38 Recharging Indicator see page 19 32 START STOP see page 23 39 USB JACK VP L907 only see page 62 START STOP works in CAMERA mode Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display You can turn the OSD on off by setting the Display menu
26. L ON 5 Turn the UP DOWN dial until LCD ADJUST is highlighted oF WLREMOCON ON NEXT MENU LCD ADJUST BRIGHT 8 O COLOUR 8 O 6 Press ENTER EXIT MENU m The LCD ADJUST MENU will appear LCD ADJUST BRIGHT 8 O COLOUR 8 0 7 Turn the UP DOWN dial to adjust the LCD brightness EXT MENO LCD ADJUST 4 BRIGHT 8 O 8 Press ENTER IR COLOUR e m The cursor will move to the next item D EXIT MENU Basic Shooting 9 Turn the UP DOWN dial to adjust the LCD colour setting 10 Press the ENTER m For further adjustment repeat steps 7 8 9 11 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit the menus Notes W f you don t press a button within 30 seconds the setting will disappear W The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER Focus Slide the focus adjustment knob on the bottom of the VIEWFINDER to focus the image in the viewfinder Basic Shooting Playing back the tape on the LCD Note You can also watch a recording on a TV screen You can watch a recording on the LCD Screen Make sure that the battery pack is in place Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the SIL a switch to select PLAYER mode 1 2 Insert the tape you wish to play Open the LCD Screen and check that STOP is on the display Adjust the angle of the LCD Scre
27. OR ART MOSAIC 16 9 WIDE and CINEMA n White Balance mode see page 48 Indicates the White Balance mode is activating The White Balance modes are AUTO INDOOR 2 OUTDOOR s o Tape counter Indicates amount of the tape used p Operation mode Indicates the operation mode is activating The operation modes are STBY REC e STOP PLAY P gt FF P REW 4 EJECT q Hi8 see page 54 Indicates the use of the Hig tape in CAMERA or PLAYER modes In case of not being tape display Hi8 on the screen in CAMERA or PLAYER modes r DEW condensation see page 67 Monitors the moisture condensation s Digital zoom page31 Indicates the digital zoom is active t Snap Shot VP L906 L907 only see page 47 Shows the remaining available space for Snap Shots u Z RTN VP L906 L907 only see page 55 Shows when the zero return is acivated v PB DSE see page 57 Shows that the PB DSE mode is active w VOLUME see page 56 X EASY amp CUSTOM Shows when the easy or custom mode is active y LIGHT VP L906 L907 only Shows when the Light is switched on z Remocon FF VP L906 L907 only Indicates the remocon off mode is activated Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder Basic Accessories AC Power Adapter AA E8 TYPE see page 18 AC cord see page 18 Battery
28. Pack see page 19 Audio Video Cable see page 53 Shoulder strap see page 17 Instruction Book Remote Control VP L906 L907 only see page 15 8 Lithium Battery for Remote Control VP L906 L907 only see page 15 Lithium Battery for Clock TYPE CR2025 see page 17 9 Scart adapter see page 53 10 Software CD VP L907 only 11 USB Cable VP L907 only 12 USB AUDIO Cable VP L907 only 13 Lens cover nio gr ON Optional Accessory 14 S VIDEO cable see page 54 Note Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder depending on the country in which it is purchased A 1 AC Power Adapter AA E8 TYPE 2 AC cord 3 Battery Pack 5 Shoulder Strap 8 Lithium Batteries 10 Software CD 13 Lens Cover 14 S VIDEO cable Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control VP L906 L907 only Description of Parts Start Stop see page 23 Self Timer Still see page 55 WIDE see page 30 TELE see page 30 Display see page 12 Play see page 54 bb FF see page 55 lt lt REW see page 55 10 m Stop see page 54 11 Counter Reset see page 55 12 Zero Return see page 55 O OO rO CO DD gt Battery Installation to the Remote Control You must insert or replace this battery when The remote works intermittently The remote control doesn t work Insert Lithium Battery following the and markings B
29. R Playing back the tape on the LCD m Adjusting the LCD during PLAY 29 m Controlling the Sound from the Spea 29 m Viewing a Still Picture 29 Picture Search enses accetti ata ti tdmen aaa xk cae tend di aaa NM Ne Ce Dg 29 Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out ann BEER 30 Digital Zoom 91 EASY mode for Beginners 233 CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settings DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP L906 L907 only Manual reiecta crece e HIR tede AP 36 Table of Contents continued BLC Back light compensation 97 Ds ram AE Automatic Exposure Digital Special Effects in CAM Setting and Recording DATE TIME 42 Selecting and Recording a Title 44 Fade In and Out 46 Snap Shot VP ET 47 White Balance 48 Selecting the OSD LANGUAG 49 Demonstration 50 Setting the Date Title Colour 51 ss aguas Sn 52 Playing back the Tape 53 Viewing on a 58 Various Functions in PLAYER mode 55 east 6 56 Setting the Speaker ON OFF 56 DSE in PLAYER mode PEE 57 Maintenance
30. SPEAKER 56 SPECIFICATION 68 SPORTS MODE ont oui 38 A TAPE GOUNTER 13 TARE EJEGTEe een eroe end 22 TAPE END ur ae nn 64 eee ren in eee el 42 s oderit ent 45 TROUBLE CHECK a uuu nus sa 65 AM MONITOR 53 VIDEO usaha e eh a VIDEO HEAD VOLUME v rit ana a n dyin das W 15 WEIGHT FE 68 1 nter es 48 pz ZERO RETURN u eu 55 ZOOM itii en a v ee 30 Power Sources United Kingdom Only The main lead on the power adapter is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available with your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cut off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug DO NOT connect the plug to a main socket as there is
31. Screen These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in anyway 2 When using the LCD Screen outdoors or in direct sunlight it may be difficult to see In this case we recommend that you use the viewfinder 3 The LCD Screen s OSD is turned off when the LCD is turned to the forward facing position Precautions when using the hand strap Itis very important to adjust the hand strap correctly so that the camera can be held steady see page 16 Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly as it may result in damaging the velcro locking system Precautions when cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures ensure that the heads are kept clean When playing back the pictures if they are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type head cleaning tape Do not use the wet type of head cleaner as it may damage the video heads see page 58 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode To protect against tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically turn itself off if left in STANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the appropriate OSD Language among English French Spanish Snap Shot VP L906 L907 only The Snap Shot funct
32. Video Camcorder 8mm COLOUR LCD VP L900 L906 L907 Hi 51 900 906 907 Owner s 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 51 Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features oet ed EROR e Wd ama tee 8 Descriptions m Front View Side uy ueber 9 10 11 m OSD On Screen Display 12 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder 14 Remote Control 210001907 only 15 m Self Recording with the Remote Control l U UU 15 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder U U 16 Lithium Battery Installation 17 Connecting the Power Source 18 m To use the AC Power Adapter 18 m To use the Battery Pack 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 m The time table of Continuous Recording time 20 m Display of Battery Level 21 Inserting and Ejecting d Cassette 5 entier e see tese tree t derent nutre aqa intet A 22 Basic Shooting Making your first recording Tips for Stable recording m Recording with the LC m Recording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDE
33. a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED 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 NOTE This page is applicable to Great Britain only UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve 12 months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship In the event that warranty service is required you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased However Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned In case of difficulty details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from Samsung Electronics U K Ltd Euro Service Centre Stafford Park 12 TELFORD Shropshire TF3 3BJ Tel 0870 242 0303 Fax 01952 297617 W WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1 The warranty is o
34. anywhere in the world and you can watch the playback picture on the LCD A Troubleshooting Check Troubleshooting Check Before contacting a service centre perform the following simple checks They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display wmm Rm z PROTECTION slow the tape is protected from recording Check the red tab on the tape is not pushed over the hole slow the camcorder has some 1 Eject the tape mechanical fault 2 Set to OFF 3 Detach the battery 4 Reattach the battery Please contact your local service centre if the problem continues moisture condensation See page 67 has formed in the camcorder Troubleshooting Check Checking If you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to try to resolve the problem If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem take a note of W The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder Your warranty if applicable Then contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on Check the battery pack see page 19 or the AC power adapter see page 18 Check the POWER set it to CAMERA You have reached the end of the cassette Check the record protection tab on the cassette see page 22 You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minu
35. ble or better Operating system Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP RAM 64 MB or more CD ROM 4x CD ROM drive agvu VIDEO 65 000 colour or better video display card Available USB port Hard Disc 4GB 8GB recommended Notes W Intel Pentium II is a trademark of the Intel Corporation W Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation W All other brands and names are property of their respective owners USB interface VP L907 only Installing USB Media 2 0 Program Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program If another camera or scanner is connected please disconnect it in advance This explanation is based on Windows 98SE OS How to install the program 1 The install program automatically operates when the CD is inserted into CD ROM EJ USB MEDIA 20 Installer Iz EN USE MEDIA 2 0 Driver EI USE MEDIA 2 0 Player F i Motion Detector Iv 8 Motion Picture Coordinator F Ri Photo Edit Program e SAMSUNG Note If the program installed does not operate double click Install exe in CD ROM Drive 2 Click Ca to install the program 3 Follow the installation instructions USB interface VP L907 only 4 The window below displays the folder to install the program 4 W The program is installed in the following folder Isles C Programfiles Samsung USB Media 2 0 Click Browse to change the fol
36. der Setup wil install USB MEDIA 2 0 in the folowing folder install to this folder click Next To install to a diferent folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder Fes SanSuna USOMEDIA 20 Sese 5 Connect the camcorder to PC 6 PC finds the new hardware and installs the driver automatically 7 If the driver is installed the installation is completed 6 8 Execute USB Media 2 0 player on the Windows wall paper 2 kas Windows has found new hardware and is locating the software for it Note W USB Media 2 0 User s Manual is included on the accompanying CD in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF The user s manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software which is also included on the CD The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of Adobe Systems Inc USB interface VP L907 only 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 3 Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC If the PC has no Line input jack connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack This connection however may produce noise depending on the PC Notes W f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultan
37. e DIGITAL ZOOM function is on 3 To deactivate the DIGITAL ZOOM function press the D ZOOM button again W The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen Note The D ZOOM ON OFF function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Shooting EASY Mode for Beginners Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode W The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 By pressing the EASY button all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the lowing basic mode W Battery level recording mode counter date time DIS N will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run W The word EASY will appear on the LCD at the same time However the Date Time will only be seen if it has been previously set 31 JAN 2004 DIS WI will be displayed on VP L906 L907 only 3 Press the START STOP button to start recording W Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings 4 Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off W The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to the EASY mode being switched on Notes m Inthe EASY mode the MENU MF DSE P AE and BLC functions are not available W f you want to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off W The EASY mode settings are stored in the camera provided a good lithium battery has been
38. e careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery Self Recording with the Remote Control The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you to start and stop recording automatically Example recording yourself Two options are available WAIT 10S SELF 308 wait 10 seconds followed by 30 seconds of recording WAIT 10S SELF END wait 10 seconds followed by recording until you press the START STOP button again Preparing 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the Self Timer button on the remote until the appropriate setting is displayed on the LCD m WAIT 10S SELF 30S WAIT 10S SELF END 3 To start the delayed recording press the START STOP button After waiting for 10 seconds recording starts If you have selected SELF 30S recording stops automatically after 30 seconds If you have selected SELF END press START STOP again when you wish to stop recording Note When using the timer pressing the START STOP button again cancel s the timer function Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap Hand Strap Itis very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held steady during use The hand strap enables you to Hold the camcorder in a stable comfortable position Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand 1 Detach adhesive tape from the Hand Strap 2 Adjust the Hand Strap to your hand and reat
39. e viewfinder lens has not been adjusted blurred Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus see page 27 The tape does not move when you Set the POWER switch to PLAYER press the Play Fast Forward or You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette Rewind buttons The picture does not appear in the The LCD Screen is open viewfinder There is no sound from the Make sure the SPEAKER is ON see page 56 SPEAKER when playing back the tape The Date Time or Title disappeared The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up see page 17 even though you had it set Troubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder has the built in moisture sensor If there is moisture inside the camcorder DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery for at least two hours in a warm dry room If the DEW protection feature is unexpectedly activated and you want to override it Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely
40. ecording by adding various special effects Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to shoot and the effect that you wish to give There are several DSE modes VP L900 8 modes VP L906 L907 9 modes Normal picture STROBE This mode shoots by inserting cutting effect on the image There are 50 field in the normal picture VP L906 L907 only SEPIA This mode gives the image a reddish brown pigment B amp W Black amp White This mode makes the image black and white NEG Negative This mode reverses the colours of the image creating a negative image A MIRROR This mode cuts the image by half using the mirror effect 5 ART Adds paint like effect called solarization to the image MOSAIC This mode gives the image a checkered design 16 9 WIDE This mode provides 16 9 WIDE television display movie like effect DSE function will not operate in EASY mode A Advanced Shooting Selecting and recording DSE effects 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the DSE button STROBE or SEPIA will be displayed 3 Keep pressing the DSE button until the desired mode is displayed 4 Press the START STOP button to start recording 5 Toexit the DSE functions press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE mode is displayed on the LCD Notes M It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode DSE functions will not op
41. en and adjust the brightness or the colour as necessary Press the lt lt REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning To stop REWIND press the STOP button Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding Press the I PLAY STILL button to start playback PLAY You can see the video you shot on the LCD STILL To stop the PLAYBACK operation press the lil STOP button For more on how to connectthe camcorder to a TV or VCR see page 53 Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD during PLAY The procedure for adjusting the LCD Screen in PLAYER mode is the same as that for adjusting it in CAMERA mode except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA Please refer to page 26 Controlling the sound from the speaker You can hear your video s audio track through the built in speaker when using the LCD Screen for playback The speaker s volume is controlled by the UP DOWN dial on the camcorder speaker will not work if the LCD Screen is closed If the speaker does not work properly check the following is the LCD Screen closed 5 the volume level adjusted correctly 5 the speaker switched off see page 56 Notes Lower the volume if vibration from the built in speaker causes screen disturbance W The Volume settings will automatically disappear 2 seconds in no further adjustments are made Viewing a Still Picture Press FII PLAY STILL button during playback
42. en shooting for a long time because the LCD uses more battery Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place Dropping the battery pack might damage it When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately The lithium battery maintains the CLOCK function TITLE CUSTOM function and preset contents memory even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8 10 months under normal operation from time of installation When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator will flash for about five seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA When this occurs replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type see page 17 WARNING When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead please LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE contact your local dealer The RECYCLED OR DISPOSED batteries have to be disposed OF PROPERLY of as chemical waste Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCD 1 High precision technology is used to manufacture the LCD Screen However there may be some tiny black specks red blue or green in colour that constantly appear on the LCD
43. eously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove the other USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder ee USB Cable mJ OW Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour system Before using your camcorder abroad check the following Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V 50 60 Hz Were necessery use a commercially available AC plug adapter depending on the power used Colour system You can view your recording on the LCD or viewfinder However to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder the television or VCR must be PAL VP L900 L906 L907 compatible and have the appropriate audio video jacks PAL compatible area Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Rumania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible area Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Mexico Philippines Korea Taiwan United States etc Note You can make recordings with your camcorder
44. erate in EASY mode Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording DATE TIME Setting and recording the date time is only available in CAMERA mode You can record the date time on your recording so you know when it was made The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder or LCD Setting a DATE TIME Setting the DATE TIME is possible in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only 1 Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY see page 17 The LITHIUM BATTERY is needed to maintain the clock 2 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 NEXT MENU 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be displayed CUSTOM SET LOCK SET TITLE SET D TITLE COLOUR WHITE C RESET 0 00 00 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CLOCK SET is highlighted NEXT MENU CLOCK SETTING 29 AUG 2004 5 Press ENTER d The DATE and TIME are displayed OE EXIT MENU W The area blinking indicates which part of the DATE or TIME can be edited The year will be the first area to blink P crock serna 0 00 29 6 2005 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set a desired year A EXIT MENU Advanced Shooting 7 Press ENTER ES WES CLOCK SETTING W The month setting will blink 0 00 29 AUG 2005 EXIT MENU 8 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set the desired month CLOCK SETTING 29 SEP 20
45. ess MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 3 Tum UP DOWN dial to SPEAKER 4 Press ENTER to choose ON or OFF LCD ADJUST SPEAKER OFF 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button again to exit the setting SPEAKER setting screen EXIT MENU Volume control The Speakers volume can be controlled by turning the UP DOWN dial during playback Note The volume cannot be changed while the MENU list is visable A Playing back the Tape DSE in PLAYER mode The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA Please refer to pages 40 and 41 Note The STROBE NEG MIRROR MOSAIC CINEMA and 16 9 WIDE effects will not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode Pressing the DSE button will scroll through the available settings Stop at the one you require Maintenance Cleaning and Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyepiece Pull the viewfinder up and turn the screw counter clock wise 2 Pullthe eyepiece away from the viewfinder 3 Clean the Eyepiece and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower a Reattaching the Eyepiece 4 Replace the Eyepiece on the VIEWFINDER 5 Replace and tighten the screw Cleaning the LCD Panel Open the LCD Screen panel and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not
46. g a good lithium battery has been installed Advanced Shooting DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP L906 L907 only The DIS function only works in CAMERA mode DIS Digital Image Stabilizer is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder within reasonable limits t provides more stable pictures when Recording with the Zoom Recording small objects close up Recording and walking at the same time Recording through the window of a vehicle 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode See page 18 Open the LCD Screen and adjust as necessery a LCD ADJUST DIS 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will be displayed 3 Turn the UP DOWN dialuntil DIS is highlighted 4 Press ENTER The DIS setting will be changed 5 Press MENU ON OFF button to exit When the DIS is set the DIS symbol will be displayed in the display LANGUAGE ENGLISH WL REMOCON ON NEXT MENU Notes It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod W The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode E The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Shooting ME AF Manual Focus Auto Focus The MF AF function works only in CAMERA mode n most situations it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your sho
47. ice a second The battery is 50 75 charged Flashing three times a second The battery is 75 100 charged Constantly on Charging is complete On for a second and off for a second There is an error and the charger needs to be reset Remove and replace the DC supply to the camera If the problem continues contact the nearest service agent 5 Ifrecharging is completed separate the camcorder AC power adapter and battery pack Even if the power is turned off battery will be discharged Note The battery pack may be slightly charged at the time of purchase A Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type LCD ON LCD OFF Battery Type EVF OFF EVF ON Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate Actual recording time may differ depending on usage Notes The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 0 C and 40 C It should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 0 C The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 0 C even when it is fully charged The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if the battery pack is left in temperatures above 40 C for a long period even when it is fully recharged W Do not put the battery pack near
48. ion allows you to take a still picture as well as time limited audio see page 47 BLC When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background the BLC function should be switched on see page 37 m BLC Back Light Compensation DSE Digital Special Effects The DSE gives a creative look to your films by adding various special effects see page 40 Program AE Auto Exposure The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to adjust to the type of picture to be filmed see page 38 DIS VP L906 L907 only The DIS Digital Image Stabilizer compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake particularly at high magnification see page 35 22x High ratio zoom lens This Video camara has a optical zoom capability of up to 22 times magnification of a normal image see page 30 Digital Zoom Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally Macro The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range EASY This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording see page 33 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2 REC SEARCH O REW 4 REC SEARCH 9 FF 3 LIGHT 5 DATE TIME STOP PLAY STILL a 6 EJECT X 7 EVF 13 VIDEO LIGHT gt 1 LENS 9 Remote Sensor 10 LCD 8 MIC 11 CUSTOM 12 EASY 1 Lens see page 68 6 TAPE EJECT see page 22 2 REC SEARCH REW Use when ejecting the tape REC SEARCH works in STANDBY
49. nd that you use the DIS VP L906 L907 feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 35 Ni MENU EI E 550 El LCD ADJUST DIS PLAY LANGUAGI GI WL REMOCON ON EXIT MENU 1 Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 m Open the LCD Screen and adjust it so that you can see it comfortably 2 Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is switched on see page 32 3 When you move the ZOOM lever to the side labeled T the picture will be magnified upto a maximum of 880 times normal size EU 88089 shows the digital zoom area shows the optical zoom area 4 If you do not want to use the DIGITAL ZOOM set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the MENU list see page 32 Advanced Shooting Switching the DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF VP L906 L907 only The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 V MENU Press the MENU ON OFF button ICDADJUST O W The MENU list will be displayed N LANGU WL REMOCON ON NEXT MENU 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to D ZOOM LANGU IGLISH WL REMOCON ON NEXT MENU gt Press ENTER W The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will be changed 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit NEXT MENU In case of VP L900 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the D ZOOM ON OFF button W The DIGITAL ZOOM guage should be displayed on the screen and th
50. nly valid if when warranty service is required the warranty card is fully and properly completed and is presented with the original invoice or sales slip or confirmation and the serial number on the product has not been defaced 2 Samsung obligations are limited to the repair or at its discretion replacement of the product or the defective part 3 Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres No re imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 4 This product is not considered to be defective in materials nor workmanship by reason that it requires adaptation in order to conform to national or local technical or safety standards in force in any Country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured This warranty will not cover and no re imbursement will be made for such adaptation nor any damage which may result 5 This warranty covers none of the following a Periodic check ups maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear b Cost relating to transport removal or installation of the product c Misuse including the faiure to use this product for its normal purposes or incorrect installation d Damage caused by Lightning Water Fire Acts
51. ode W To shoot correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture W The shutter speed is 1 50 second SAND SNOW mode C For shooting when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow W The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 250 second depending on the picture HSS High Speed Shutter mode 27 W For shooting fast moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games W You may need to light the shooting area Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE Automatic Exposure mode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the button the amp symbol will be displayed 31 JAN 2004 3 Press the P AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed q W No Display Auto mode Notes W The P AE chosen will be recorded on the tape W To end the function press the button once or several times until the Icon is no longer displayed W The P AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode W The BLC function will not operate in P AE mode Advanced Shooting DSE Digital Special Effects in CAMERA mode a Notes DIS function will not operate in DSE mode VP L906 L907 only CINEMA This mode covers upper lower portion of the screen to give a The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your r
52. of God War Public Disturbances incorrect mains voltage improper ventilation or any other cause beyond the control of Samsung 6 This warranty is valid for any person who legally acquired possession of the product during the warranty period 7 The consumers statutory rights in any applicable national legislation whether against the retailer arising from the purchase contract or otherwise are not affected by this warranty Unless there is national legislation to the contrary the rights under this warranty are the consumers sole rights and Samsung its subsidiaries and distributors shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or any damage to records compact discs videos or audio taper or any other related equipment or material SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS U K LTD EAAA GREECE SAMSUNG SAMSUNG 12 SAMSUNG service
53. on off The TITLE DATE TIME EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor 5 Zoom position see page 30 OSD in CAMERA mode Indicates zoom position b DIS VP L906 L907 only see page 35 Indicates DIS is activating c Battery level see page 21 Indicates the power left in the battery d Manual Focus see page 36 Indicates manual focus is on Auto Focus is not displayed e BLC see page 37 Indicates BLC is activating f Program AE see page 38 OSD in PLAYER mode Indicates Program AE mode is activating 5 8 C 37 g Self record waiting timer VP L906 L907 only see page 15 Indicates 10 seconds timer h Self record recording timer VP L906 L907 only see page 15 30 seconds or END i Date see page 42 Displays the date the recording was made A o 12 00 29 AUG 2004 se lt eao 35 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display j Time see page 42 Shows the time the recording was made k Title see page 44 Y Shows the title of the recording It is superimposed on the scene l Self diagnosis see page 4 i TAPE TAPE END PROTECTION Checks the operation of the Camcorder m DSE Digital Special Effect see page 40 Indicates the DSE mode is activating The operation modes are STROBE SEPIA B amp W NEG MIRR
54. oting Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate Auto Focusing The AF Auto Focus mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch If you are inexperienced with camcorders we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode Manual Focusing In the following situations you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a Apicture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b Aperson 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 crowd 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the MF button MF icon will appear in display 3 Zoom in on the subject to be shot by pushing the ZOOM tab to the T side Advanced Shooting 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused 5 f you can t get a sharp picture zoom out until you can 6 To return to AF Auto Focus press the MF button again MF icon will disappear Note The MF function will not operate in EASY mode BLC BLC only works in CAMERA mode Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background such as when The subject is placed in front of a window i The 5 to be shot is wearing white or shiny clotheso be preon shot is wearing white or shiny clothes and is
55. placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish their features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast Any light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the BLC button Normal BLC Normal BLC enhances only the subject Note E BLC function will not operate in PAE or EASY mode Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE Automatic Exposure The PROGRAM function only works in CAMERA mode The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions There are 6 automatic exposure modes The flicker appears when photographing from the interior fluorescent lamp lower part AUTO mode W Auto balance between the subject and the background Used in normal conditions The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 250 second depending on the picture SPORTS mode amp W For shooting people or objects moving quickly you should be able to playback the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur PORTRAIT mode amp W For focusing on the subject and not the background The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors W The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 1000 second depending on the picture SPOTLIGHT m
56. tach the adhesive tape to secure it Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder Put the end of each strap through the buckle adjust the length of the strap then pull it tight in the buckle A Preparing Attaching the Lens Cover Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function title and preset contents of the memory even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8 10 months from the time of installation under normal operation When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type 1 Take out the holder from the lithium battery compartment 2 Insert the side of the lithium battery toward the bottom of the holder 3 Reinsert the holder into the lithium battery compartment Note The holder must be inserted in the correct direction or it will not fit properly Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children Should the battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Preparing Connecting the Power Source There are two ways to connect to a power source Using the AC Power Adapter used for indoor recording
57. tes without using it see page 24 The battery pack is fully used up see page 21 Start Stop does not operate while shooting The camcorder goes off automatically The battery pack is quickly exhausted The atmospheric temperature is too low see page 21 The battery pack has not been charged fully see page 19 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack You cannot eject the The battery pack is fully discharged cassette from the compartment A mechanical fault may have occurred see page 64 The DATE TIME indicator flashes The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up see page 17 more than 2 times when you set the camcorder to CAMERA The playback picture is in poor quality The video heads might be dirty see page 58 You can do nothing with the camcorder A mechanical fault may have occurred see page 64 Troubleshooting Check Avertical stripe appears when you The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for shoot a bright subject the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to against a dark background reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting candle flame for example see page 37 The LCD image is poor Itis recommended that you use the VIEWFINDER when shooting in bright sunlight see page 7 Adjust the LCD see page 26 The image in the viewfinder is Th
58. ting press the red START STOP button Shooting starts and REC should be displayed on the LCD Basic Shooting b To stop shooting press the red START STOP button again When recording stops STBY will be displayed on the LCD When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used it will turn off automatically To use it again push the red START STOPbutton or set power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA This Auto Power Off feature is designed to save battery power and to protect the tape Head and tape REC SEARCH You can view a recorded picture with REC SEARCH function in STANDBY mode REC SEARCH allows you to reverse and REC SEARCH allows you to forward for as long as you keep REC SEARCH the button pressed If you press REC SEARCH button briefly in STANDBY mode your camcorder will playback in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically Basic Shooting Tips for Stable recording W While recording it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly W When recording clip the LENS cover on the hand strap to avoid the risk of the lens cover swinging into shot refer to figure Recording with the LCD Screen 1 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap see page 16 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under or next to the LCD to support and adjust it Do not
59. u can change the language m Selecting a language is possible in CAMERA mode or VCR mode Advanced Shooting Demonstration Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when a tape is not in the camcorder The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear mE LCD ADJUST DIS OFF OFF AUTO LANGUA ENGLISH WL REMOCON ON EXIT MENU 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until DEMO is highlighted CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET 4 Press ENTER to select ON W Demonstration will start gt SAMSUNG MEN EIS 5 Setthe power switch to OFF to end the Demonstration DEMONSTRATION Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode A Advanced Recording Setting the Date Title Colour 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 MENU 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button DISADIUST OFF W The MENU list will appear LANGUAGE WL REMOCON ON NEXT MENU 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to D TITLE COLOUR WHITE CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET DEMO 4 Press ENTER Alist of available colour will appear 5 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate colour 6 Press ENTER
60. window 2 Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder 3 Over rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder Precautions regarding moisture condensation 1 Asudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder for example W When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter W When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot temperature outside during the summer 2 If the DEW protection feature is activated leave the camcorder a dry warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed 3 If you want to override the DEW protection feature after it has been unexpectedly activated detach the battery pack and lithium battery and then replace them Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely see page 67 P Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack gt 5 Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation it will automatically turn off to protect against un necessery battery discharge It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD wh

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