Samsung VP W 97 Camcorder User Manual
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5. 45 46 47 p urere a Fe 48 Setting the Date TITLE Colour en AAA A epe v dn e 49 Lighting Techrniques 8 trn 50 Playing back the Tape To waltchi On TV nei 51 Various Functions in PLAYER 06 east 53 DSE in PLAYER EE 54 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the CAMCOrdel eessssesecsceseseseseseereesessesestsnsesseneneatensusesssneseersnessssseacetsnensecseneaeetenseseeseneas 54 m Cleaning the Viewfinder m Cleaning the Video Heads m Storing the Using Your Camcorder Troubleshooting Check Self Diagnosis ee A 57 Puede EE 58 Moisture Gondensation un er ann a Aa e DURS een ren 60 Specifications 61 E Power Sources United Kingdom 64 A Precautions and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Keep the terminals clean The camera adapter or
6. 44 FF FAST FORWARD 03 FILTER DIAMETER 61 FOCAL LENG Nenn 61 H HAND STRAP asus 16 Se E LES 52 ZI LENS eiie 9 LITHIUM 17 M MIBBOR natnra 38 MOISTURE 60 MONAURAL AUDIO 51 MOSAIC RE e 38 POWER REQUIREMENT de 61 Ep POWER SWITCH T PROGRAM AE Jas S RECHARGING ann oie e tod qund TROUBLE CHECK C SEARCH REMOTE CONTROL B REV REWIND sisse 53 VDE One SAFETY INSTRUCTION An 4 VIDEO HEAD SAND SNOW MODE 36 809 15 SELF END DU ARTE cae ee 15 SELF DIAGNOSIS EC WEIGHT Se 61 SELF RECORD 715 SELF TIMER 7715 SEPIA nen 38 SHOULDER STRAP 17 SNAP 45 SPECIFICATION _ 61 SPORTS MODE 36 SPOTLIGHT MODE III 36 Power Sources United Kingdom Only The mains 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 from you
7. t PB DSE see page 54 Shows that the PB DSE mode is active u Zero return VP W97 only see page 53 Shows that the zero return function is active v White Balance mode see page 46 Shows which White Balance mode is active The White Balance modes are AUTO INDOOR 0 and OUTDOOR e w Hi8 Indicates the use of the Hi8 tape in CAMERA or PLAYER modes In case of not being tape display Hi8 on the screen in CAMERA or PLAYER modes x Remocon OFF VP W97 only Indicates the remocon off mode is activated i Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder Basic Accessory 1 AC Power Adapter 2 AC cord 3 Battery Pack AC Power Adapter see page 18 AC cord see page 18 Battery Pack see page 19 Audio Video Cable see page 51 Shoulder strap see page 16 Instruction Book C Remote Control II VP W97 only see page 15 TET 8 Lithium Battery for Remote Control VP W97 only see page 15 8 Lithium Batteries 9 Lens Cover Lithium Battery for Clock TYPE CR2025 see page 17 9 Lens Cover 5 Shoulder Strap 6 Instruction Book Db ON Optional Accessory 10 Scart adapter see page 51 11 S VIDEO cable 10 Scart adapter Note Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder depending on the country in which it is purchased
8. A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control VP W97 only Description of Parts Start Stop see page 23 Self Timer Still see page 53 WIDE see page 28 TELE see page 28 Display see page 12 Play see page 52 FF see page 53 4 REW see page 53 10 m Stop see page 52 11 Counter Reset see page 53 12 Zero Return see page 53 Battery Installation to the Remote Control You must insert or replace this battery when You purchase the camcorder The remote control doesn t work Insert Lithium Battery following the and markings Be 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 30S 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 Set power switch to CAMERA 2 Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder WAIT 10S SELF 30S WAIT 10S SELF END 3 Press START STOP button to start the timer After approximately 10 seconds recording starts If you have selected SELF 30S recording stops automatically after 30 seconds If you have selecte
9. If you want to change the title recording time select title recording time Select from OFF AUTO 10S CONTINUE on MENU MENU CLOCK SET we SET EXIT MENU ROM Notes The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds after you turn on the title W The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence To Start Recording 1 Before recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 2 Press the START STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording using FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording a FADE OUT Hold the FADE button Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds A Gradual appearance nd SUI ux DI 10 FADE OUT Gradual disappearance b FADE IN Release the FADE button Snap Shot VP W97 only With the SNAP SHOT feature your camcorder can function
10. Notes W Inthe EASY mode the MENU MF DSE P AE and BLC functions are not available if you want to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off W The EASY settings will be stored in the camera providing a good lithium battery has been installed 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 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button to bring up the MENU list 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted 4 Press the ENTER button the CUSTOM menu will appear Set the status of each item to what you want 5 To exit the menu press the MENU ON OFF button twice 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 Viewfinder at the same time Example When the CUSTOM SET is set as follows G ON D ZOOM ON WHITE BAL NDOOR DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF Pressing the CUSTOM button PROGRAM 7 CONGRATURATION DSE SELECT displays EXIT MENU CONTINUE 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 O
11. OFF button W The DIGITAL ZOOM will be displayed on the screen and the DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate VP W95D 990x 3 To deactivate 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 A E LANGUA EN WL REMOCON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU LANGUA WL REMOC N ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU ENGLI WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU 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 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 following basic mode Battery level recording mode counter date time DIS N will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run W The word EASY will appear in the Viewfinder at the same time However the Date Time will only be seen if it has been previously set DIS will be displayed on VP W97 only 31 JAN 2004 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
12. 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 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 p EAAA GREECE SAMSUNG SAMSUNG
13. dependent camera settings and 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 recharged 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 Do not put the battery pack near any heat source fire or flames for example or left in direct sunlight A Preparing Battery Level display 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 6 100 consumed camcorder will turn off soon change the battery as soon as possible PEON 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 environmental temperatures and conditions may be different when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time may not
14. language 1 Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adapter attached 2 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button The MENU list will be displayed 4 Tum the UP DOWN dial until TITLE SET is highlighted CLOCK SET TITLE SET EXIT MENU 5 Press ENTER Alist of available languages will appear LANGUAGE ENGLISH HAVING FUN FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL EXIT MENU A Advanced Shooting 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate language You may select from ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL PYCCKUN ENGLISH HAVING FUN FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL 7 Press ENTER W Then the title list in the launguage you chose will appear 8 Turn the UP DOWN dial to highlight the TITLE you desire ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATION HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR HAVING FUN 9 Press ENTER W The selected title will appear on the screen for 2 3 seconds and will then disappear At the same time the camcorder will return to the menu mode Recording a Title Note B Make sure that you have selected a TITLE Set the power switch to CAMERA mode M Press MENU Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE OFF is highlighted Press ENTER to choose between OFF AUTO 10S and CONTINUE Press the START STOP button to record the title with your recording W
15. 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 not in use Keep the camcorder in a ventilated dry warm place Store the camcorder were temperature changes will be minimal avoid places such as a garage loft space or car Store the camcorder on a stable surface 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 W Were necessary use a commercially available AC plug adapter depending on the style of plug used Colour system W You can always view your recordings on the Viewfinder However to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder the television or VOR must be PAL VP W90 W95D W97 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
16. times until no DSE mode is displayed on the Viewfinder Notes is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode DSE functions will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording the DATE TIME Setting and recording the date time feature works in CAMERA mode only 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 in the viewfinder Setting a DATE TIME Setting 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 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CLOCK SET is highlighted 5 Press ENTER W The DATE and TIME is displayed The area BLINKING indicates which part will be changed The year will be the first to blink 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set a desired year WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET NEXT MENU CLOCK SET TITLE SET EXIT MENU CLOCK SETTING 0 00 1 JANZ2004 EXIT MENU CLOCK SETTING 0 00 1 JAN 2005 EXIT MENU Advanced Shooting 7 Press ENTER CLOCK SETTING The month setting will blink me 0 00 1 2 22005 IS EXIT MENU 8 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set the desired month C
17. 3 MIC works in CAMERA mode 3 PLAY STILL see page 52 9 Remote sensor PLAY STILL works in PLAYER mode VP W97 only see page 15 4 REC SEARCH FF REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode 10 EASY see page 24 EASY works in CAMERA mode FF works in PLAYER mode see page 53 11 CUSTOM 5 DATE TIME STOP CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode DATE TIME works in CAMERA mode see page 40 STOP works in PLAYER mode see page 52 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 12 13 14 15 16 23 Lithium Battery BATTERY EJECT MENU ON OFF see page 30 MENU ON OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode ENTER MF see page 30 ENTER works in MENU mode MF works in CAMERA mode UP DOWN dial see page 30 UP DOWN dial works in MENU mode PROGRAM AE see page 36 PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure works in CAMERA mode 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 BATTERY EJECT MENU ON OFF ENTER MF UP DOWN Dial DC Jack Recharging Indicator S VIDEO out DSE see page 38 DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode BLC see page 35 BLC works in CAMERA mode FADE see page 44 FADE works in CAMERA mode DC Jack see page 18 Recharging Indicator see page 19 S VIDEO out Lithium Battery see page 17 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 D ZOOM SNAP SHOT 26 Hooks for Shoulder Strap 27 AUDIO VIDEO out 31 START STOP 32 Battery pack
18. AYER 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 36 and 37 Note The STROBE NEG MIRROR MOSAIC CINEMA and 16 9 WIDE effects will not operate when your cam corder is in PLAYER mode Pressing the DSE button will scroll through the available settings Stop at the one you require Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyepiece 1 Pull the viewfinder up and then turn the screw counter clock wise 2 Pull the EYEPIECE away from the viewfinder 3 Clean the EYEPIECE and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower Reattaching the Eyepiece 4 Reposition the EYEPIECE back on the VIEWFINDER 5 Insert and tighten the screw A Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads a b c Noisy Picture 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 Normal Picture If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Insert the cleaning tape Press the Bll PLAY STILL button Press the STOP button after about 30 seconds Check the quality of the picture using a known good video cassette If it is
19. BLC 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 The person to be shot is wearing white or shiny clothes and is 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 The light source is too bright The subject is against a snowy background BLC off BLC on 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode and press the BLC button W Normal BLC Normal BLC enhances only the subject Note BLC function will not operate in or EASY mode Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE Automatic Exposure 4 4 The PROGRAM function works in CAMERA mode only The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures 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 W Used in normal conditions W 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 able to play back the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur PORTRAIT mode 4 W For focusing on the
20. Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Mexico Philippines Korea Taiwan United States etc Note You can make recordings with your camcorder anywhere in the world A Troubleshooting Check Before contacting a service centre perform the following simple checks They might save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display m m oe the camcorder has some 1 Eject the tape mechanical fault 2 Setto OFF 3 Detach the battery 4 Reattach the battery Please contact your local authorized service centre if the problem continues slow moisture condensation see page 60 has formed in the camcorder Troubleshooting Check Checking f you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to try and 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 W Your warranty if applicable Then contact your nearest authorized service centre You cannot switch the camcorder on Check the battery pack see page 19 or the AC power adapter see page 18 Start Stop does not operate while Check the POWER set it to CAMERA shooting You have reached the end of the cassette Check the record protection tab on the cassette see page 22 The camcorder goes
21. ERA position Have you inserted a cassette see page 22 Make sure that STBY is displayed in the OSD if the red tab of the cassette is covering the hole STBY will not be displayed Have you removed the LENS COVER Make sure that the image you want to record is visable in the Viewfinder Make sure that there is enough remaining power for the expected recording time see page 21 We recommend that beginners who are using the camcorder for the first time switch the EASY mode on see page 31 a To start recording press the red START STOP button Recording starts and REC is displayed in the Viewfinder Basic Shooting b To stop recording press the red START STOP button again When recording stops STBY will be displayed on the Viewfinder 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 STOP button 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 tapes REC SEARCH You can view a recorded picture with REC SEARCH function in STANDBY mode REC SEARCH allows you to reverse and REC SEARCH REC SEARCH allows you to forward for as long as you keep the button pressed If you press REC SEARCH button briefly in STANDBY mode your camcorder will playback in reverse for 3 seconds a
22. F or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min Illumination Connectors Video out Audio out External mic General Power requirement Power consumption Built in mic Operating temperature Dimension W H D Weight Video 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio FM monaural system PAL colour CCIR standard Hi8 or 8mm SP 20 051 mm sec Record SP only Playback SP only P5 120 120 min P5 120 approx 8 min CCD Charge Coupled Device 22x Auto wide macro 0 3 lux visible Mini jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms Unbalanced Mini jack 7 7 dBs imp less than 820 ohms Monaural 03 5 VP W95D W97 DC 8 4 V 1A VP W90 W95D 3 3 W VP W97 3 8 W Condenser mic omni directional 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 101 104 gt 174 mm 690g Index B 19 BATTERY LEVEL na ais 21 5 area 19 BLG ee uum 35 mE CAME RA 18 CASSETTE 22 CASSETTE HOLDER 11 CLEANING 55 CONTENTS 2 CUSTOM 32 D DATE co t e e ep de etes 40 DATE TIME 40 DC CABLE 18 DEMO 48 DEW 60 DIGITAL ZOOM 29 DIMENSION 61 DIS 33 DISPLAY 12 eee INAR 98 A EASY nn 31 22 FADE IN 44 FADE OUT
23. ILL button to start playback W You can see the video you shot in the Viewfinder W stop the PLAY operation press the ll STOP button Note You can also watch it a TV screen once connecting the camcorder CN to a TV or VCR see page 51 Basic Shooting Viewing a Still Picture Press Pll PLAY STILL button during playback To resume playback press the PHI PLAY STILL button again Picture Search Press and hold gt gt FF or a REW button during playback resume normal playback release the button Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out Zoom works in CAMERA mode only Zooming is a technique that allows you to increase or decrease the size of the subject in the picture For a more professional looking recording don t use the zoom function too often You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs Gradual zoom 9 12 seconds from WIDE TELE 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 of battery pack usage 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 If you cannot get a sharp focus in t
24. LOCK SETTING 0 00 1 22005 EXIT MENU 9 Press ENTER CLOCK SETTING W The day setting will blink 0 00 1 FEB 2005 EXIT MENU 10 You set the year hours and minutes by following the same procedures used for setting the year and month 11 Press ENTER after setting the minutes the clock setting screen will 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 3 Press the DATE TIME button 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 Notes W If your date and time settings are not maintained the camcorder it means the LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged and should be replaced See page 17 W 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 a Language and Setting a Title Selecting a language is possible in both STANDBY in CAMERA modes The factory default language is ENGLISH but you can change the
25. N LANGUA ENGLISH WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU AUTO OFF EXIT MENU W The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on Notes The CUSTOM settings will be stored the camera providing a good lithium battery has been installed A Advanced Shooting DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP W97 only 5 5 Notes 1 It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only 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 It provides more stable pictures when Recording with the Zoom Gr Recording a small object close up es W Recording and walking at the same time W Recording through the window of a vehicle Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will appear Turn the UP DOWN dial until DIS is highlighted Press ENTER The DIS setting will change Press MENU ON OFF button to end the setting pis When the DIS is set the DIS mark will displayed on the OSD WHITE BAL ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU 2 The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode 3 The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY mode Advan
26. RA mode when 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 MENU CLOCK SET IE SET 3 the UP DOWN dial so that DEMO is highlighted CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE D TITLE Ci EXIT MENU 4 Press ENTER to select ON Demonstration will start A W i aN NC 5 Setthe power switch to OFF to end the Demonstration Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode Advanced Recording Setting the Date Title Colour 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 22 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will appear TITLE SET 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to D TITLE COLOUR WHITE CLOCK SET TITLE SET 4 Press ENTER Alist of available colour will appear 5 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate colour 6 Press ENTER 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 normally 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 reco
27. Video Camcorder 8mm VP W90 W95D W97 Hi E vP weorwespiwe7 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 2 8 Deser tions ront View Side View Rear View OSD On Screen Display 12 Kae lied with Camco 4 Remote Contro v VP W97 only 15 m Self Recording with the eu HERDER 15 Preparing Aqusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap sess nente nnne nnne nennen 16 Lithium Battery Installation 17 Connecting a Power Source 218 m use the AC Power Adaptec epic 18 m J0 Use the Battery Pack ie a gen Feed ER 19 Using the Batlery Pack 5 tetro ren rri ner te rere 20 m Table of approximate continuous recording time 20 m Battery Level display 221 Inserting Ejecting a Cassette ttn in nee 22 Basic Shooting Making the First recordinig rrr eren et nee n eee e iden a re eet 23 Tips for Stable mage Shooting re be me
28. 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 only 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 s 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
29. battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty Check them before use and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary Precautions regarding the LENS Do not let the LENS point toward the sun Direct sunlight can damage the CCD CCD Charge Coupled Device Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder 1 Do not place the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder Be careful when placing the camcorder in direct sunlight or by a window Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this could damaging it Precautions regarding moisture condensation 1 for example A sudden change in air temperature may cause moisture to form inside the camcorder When you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to warm temperatures inside during the winter When you take the camcorder from cool temperatures inside to hot temperatures outside during the summer If the DEW protection feature activates leave the camcorder in a dry and warm room with the cassette compartment open and the battery removed If the DEW protection feature activates unexpectedly and you want to override it disconnect and reconnect both the battery pack and the lithium battery Make sure that any moisture or condensation has disappeared
30. 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 Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected 1 Press the EJECT button for Ejecting the Cassette Holder The compartment opens automatically nsert the cassette with the transparent window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 2 Press the are labelled PUSH 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 Protecting a recording Slide the red tab on the cassette so that it covers the hole b Unprotecting a recording If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette slide the red tab back so that it no longer covers up the hole Basic Shooting Making the First Recording Please check the following before recording W Have you connected a power source Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter W Have you set the power switch to the CAM
31. ced Shooting ME AF Manual Focus Auto Focus MF AF function works in CAMERA mode only n most situations it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your shooting 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 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 2 Press the MF button The MF symbol will appear in the viewfinder 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 Ifthe picture won t focus zoom out until it becomes clear 6 To return to AF Auto Focus press the MF button again The MF symbol will disappear from the viewfinder Note The MF function will not operate in EASY mode BLC
32. compartment ZOOM see page 28 Cassette Compartment Hooks for Shoulder Strap see page 16 AUDIO VIDEO out see page 51 LENS Cover Hand Strap see page 16 POWER Switch see page 18 CAMERA Select to record OFF Select to turn off the camcorder PLAYER Select to playback 24 ZOOM 25 Cassette Compartment 34 External MIC VP W95D only 29 Hand Strap 28 LENS Cover 30 POWER Switch 31 START STOP see page 23 START STOP works in CAMERA mode 32 Battery pack compartment see page 19 33 D ZOOM SNAP SHOT D ZOOM works in CAMERA mode VP W90 only see page 30 SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode VP W97 only see page 45 34 External MIC see page 61 VP W95D only Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display You can turn the OSD on off by setting the Display menu 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 monitor OSD in CAMERA mode a Zoom position see page 29 Indicates zoom position b DIS VP W97 only see page 33 Indicates DIS is activating W 58 Battery level see page 21 Indicates the power left in the battery C CONGRATULATIONS BLC TAPE d Manual Focus see page 34 Indicates manual focus is on Zn wine n Auto Focus is not displayed SELF 30S CONTINUE 29 JAN 2004 e BLC
33. completely before you use the camera see page 60 Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack gt 5 5455 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 unnecessary battery discharge Make sure that the battery pack is locked in place before carrying 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 flashes about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case replace the lithium battery with type CR2025 see page 17 WARNING When the lith
34. covers upper lower portion of the screen to The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to shoot and the effect that you wish to give There are several DSE modes VP W90 W95D 8 modes VP W97 9 modes Normal picture This mode uses a normal image without DSE effect STROBE This mode works by inserting cutting effect on the image As a reference there are 50 fields in the normal picture VP W97 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 colour of the image creating a negative picture affect MIRROR This mode cuts the image in half using a mirror effect ART Adds a 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 give a movie like effect Note DSE function will not operate in EASY mode A Advanced Shooting Selecting and recording DSE effects 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 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
35. d SELF END press the START STOP again when you wish to stop recording Note When using the timer pressing the START STOP button again cancels the function Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap Hand Strap tis very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held securely 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 reattach the adhesive tape to secure it Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety 1 Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder 2 Putthe end of each strap through the buckle adjust the length of the strap then pull it tight in the buckle 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 about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case replace the lithi
36. elephoto zoom move the lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only Zooming more than 22x is achieved using digital technology The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the T side It is recommended that you use the DIS VP W97 feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 33 4 IG ENGI WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is switched on see page 30 3 When you move the ZOOM lever to side the picture will increase in size upto a maximum of 880 times VP W95D 990x gt H sso Eg 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 30 Advanced Shooting Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF VP W97 The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 29 1 Set power switch to CAMERA mode m Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will appear 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to D ZOOM 4 Press ENTER W The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will change 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button to end setting In case of VP W90 W95D 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the D ZOOM ON
37. ends 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 a AC cord and plug the AC cord into a wall socket 3 Connect the DC cable to the camcorder 4 Turn the power off on the camcorder and the recharging indicator will start flashing indicating the battery is charging Flashing once a second the battery is less than 50 charged Flashing twice a second the battery is between 50 75 charged Flashing three times a second the battery is between 75 100 charged Constantly stays on Charging is complet On for a second and off for a second there is an error and the charger needs to be reset 5 If recharging is completed separate the camcorder AC power adapter and battery pack Even if the power is turned off the battery will still discharged over time if left connected to the camera A Note Battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type Battery Type VP W90 W95D VP W97 Approximately Approximately 150 minutes 125 minutes Approximately Approximately SB L160 220 minutes 180 minutes Approximately Approximately PUE 430 minutes 370 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate Actual recording time may differ
38. etd ete ER ene ete e sie 25 m Recording with the Viewflnder rennen rrr tentant tton tutti ta nente tenant 25 Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER sese 25 Reviewing a recording nss treten tr eR onte 26 m Viewing a 27 m Picture Search u nenne ae en ee en sage 27 Advanced Shooting ZOOMING NaCl OU trea A 28 Digital ZOOM RR EE 29 EASY mode fot Beginners center n lere ere ver rete 31 CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settingS nenneeennenennennenenenennnnnnnnenennnnenennenennn nennen 32 A Table of Contents continued DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP W97 only esent tenerent eene 33 MF AF Manual Focus Auto FOCUS ciiin te treten tenete nente ente ce iene ert 34 BIG 35 Program AE Automatic Exposure ssssscssessesssessessessessesssessessecssesssesesssasecsseasecssesseasecssssseessesneasecsussseaseesseasecsesseaseessenys 36 DSE Digital Special Effects in CAMERA mode seen tenerent nennen 38 Setting and Recording the DATE TIME u ee ne se eines 40 Selecting and Recording a Title 5 2 een ee es aan 42 Fade In and Out ea Ran 44 Snap Shot VP W97 only TIER
39. ium battery becomes weak or dead please LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE contact your local dealer The RECYCLED OR DISPOSED k batteries have to be desposed OF PROPERLY of as chemical waste Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the hand strap Itis very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held steady see page 16 Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly as it may result in damage to the buckle Precautions when cleaning the video heads 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 cassette cleaner Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner It may damage the video heads see page 55 Auto off function in STANDBY mode To protect against tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes 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 W97 only The Snap Shot function allows you to record an object at a standstill for a limited time in CAMERA mode see page 45 BLC When you shoot a subject with
40. like a normal film camera allowing you to take single still pictures The SNAP SHOT function only operates in the CAMERA mode Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the SNAP SHOT button when you have the picture you wish to capture Atthis time be careful not to shake your camcorder because the image will be indistinctly recorded Once the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed your camcorder will automatically return to STANDBY mode after approximately 6 seconds W You 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 SNAP SHOT the image be blurred W The SNAP SHOT is activated in recording W When the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode with no tape installed a still image will be displayed in the viewfinder Advanced Shooting White Balance WHITE BALANCE 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 This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically INDOOR 9 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
41. mmended 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 D filt d Sandy beach on a hot summer s day 100 000 On a sunny day in the middle of the afternoon 35 000 On a gloomy day an hour after the sunrise 2 000 Office with fluorescent lighting near 1 000 Normal recording to a window On a 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 Candle light 1010 15 Video light required 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 to cover the hole Set the POWER switch to OFF Close the LENS cover Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder A Cr IS view a tape that you have recorded Playback function works in PLAYER mode only W Watch on a TV monitor recommended for indoor use To watch on a TV Itis better to use TV monitor to view tapes indoors To play a tape back the TV must feature a compatible colour system see page 56 Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Use the Audio Vide
42. nd return to the original position automatically Basic Shooting Tips for Stable Image Shooting W While recording it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly To avoid the risk of the lens COVER appearing in your shot always clip it Recording with the Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER Focus Slide the focus adjustment knob on the bottom of the VIEWFINDER to focus the image onto the hand strap refer to figure Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap see page 16 Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone 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 Put your eye firmly against the eyepiece Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane Whenever possible use a tripod Basic Shooting Reviewing a recording You can review your recording on the Viewfinder 1 Hold down the tab of the power switch and select PLAYER mode 2 Insert the tape you wish to view 3 Make sure that STOP is displayed in the OSD 4 Press the 4 REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning W To stop REWIND press the STOP button W Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding 5 Press the II PLAY ST
43. o cable supplied with your camcorder W The yellow one Video The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally provided SCART adapter will be one of the following two types W 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 VOR Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE W The yellow one Video W The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally 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 Note VP W90 W95D W97 feature a monaural audio system If your TV or VCR are stereo connect the audio cable to the input marked L of the TV or VCR W You can use the S VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S VIDEO connector on your TV Playback 1 Use the TV VIDEO button to select VIDEO on your TV 2 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 W Make sure that STOP is displayed 4 Press the PLAY STILL button W The recorded pictures should appear on the TV after 2 to 3 seconds W Press B STOP to stop playing RU NE ifthe tape reaches its end during playback a the ta
44. off automatically You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without using it see page 24 The battery pack is fully used up see page 21 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 cassette from The battery pack is fully discharged the compartment A mechanical fault may have occurred see page 57 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 qualit video heads might be dirty see page 55 You can do nothing Amechanical fault may have occurred see page 57 with the camcorder Troubleshooting Check A vertical strip appears when you The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for shoot a bright subject against a the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to dark background candle flame reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting for example see page 35 The image in the viewfinder is The view finder lens has not been adjusted blurred Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus see page 25 The tape does not move when you pres
45. pe will rewind automatically f fft as lt 7 Note W This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback W The playback system Hi8 8mm is selected automatically depending on the tape format VP W90 W95D W97 can playback both Hi8 and 8mm A Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture Playback pause Press I PLAY STILL button during playback To resume playback press Pl PLAY STILL button again Note Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more re ERE than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to S prevent tape and head wear To locate a scene picture search Press FF REW buttons during playback To resume normal playback release the buttons N U Zero RETURN VP W97 only The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0 00 00 automatically 1 Set power switch to PLAYER mode W Make sure that STOP is displayed 2 Press ZERO RETURN button Z RTN should displayed FF or REW works automatically Note The ZERO RETURN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0 00 00 Notes Setthe COUNTER RESET to C RESET 0 00 00 in MENU mode at the start of the cassette or the required sequence W When you wish to find this point on the tape again press ZERO RETURN button when playback is stopped A Playing back the Tape DSE in PL
46. power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will be displayed 3 Tum the UP DOWN dial until gunt WHITE BAL AUTO is highlighted ES om Wi REMOCON ON EXIT MENU 4 Press ENTER You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button LANGUAGE WL REMOCON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU 5 Press MENU ON OFF button to exit the id WHITE BALANCE setting screen 0 00 00 Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode Advanced Shooting Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE 1 Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will appear 2 Turn the UP DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate language You may select languages from ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL 4 Press the ENTER button 5 To exit the menu press the MENU ON OFF button W The OSD changes with the language which is selected Notes W The factory default language is ENGLISH You can change the language Selecting a language is possible in CAMERA mode or VCR mode EXIT MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL EXIT MENU 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 CAME
47. r 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 cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains 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 wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN 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 aS 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
48. s the play Fast Forward Set the POWER switch to PLAYER or Rewind buttons You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette The Date Time or Title disap The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up see page 17 peared 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 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 unexpectedly activated and you want to override it Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely Take the battery pack out Take the lithium battery out Put the lithium battery back Put the battery pack back A is displayed Specifications These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice VP W90 W95D W97 Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time F
49. see page 35 Indicates BLC is activating f Program AE see page 36 OSD in PLAYER mode Indicates Program AE mode is activating 46 9 8 60 g Self record waiting timer VP W97 only see page 15 Indicates 10 seconds timer h Self record recording timer VP W97 only see page 15 30 seconds or END i Date see page 40 Displays the date of the recording A Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display j Time see page 40 Shows the time of the recording k Title see page 42 Shows the title of the recording It is superimposed on the scene Self diagnosis see page 57 TAPE TAPE END PROTECTION Checks the operation of the Camcorder m DSE Digital Special Effect see page 38 Indicates the DSE mode is active The operation modes are STROBE SEPIA B amp W NEG MIRROR ART MOSAIC 16 9 WIDE and CINEMA n Tape counter Shows amount of the tape used Operation mode Indicates depending on which operating mode is active The operation modes are STBY REC e STOP PLAY FF gt REW 44 EJECT p EASY amp CUSTOM Shows when the EASY or CUSTOM mode is active condensation see page 60 Visable if moisture or condesation is detected within the camera r Digital zoom see page 29 Shows the digital zoom is active s Snap Shot VP W97 only see page 45 Shows the remaining available time for Snap Shot recording
50. 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 mode 9 W 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 W 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 2 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 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the P AE button the amp symbol will be displayed Press the P AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed 8 80 5 2 QJ W No Display Auto mode 31 JAN 2004 Notes W The P AE mode chosen will be recorded on the tape W To end the function press the button once or several times until the P AE 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 PAE mode Advanced Shooting DSE Digital Special Effects in CAMERA mode 5 5 5 This mode
51. the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background the BLC function should be switched on see page 35 DSE Digital Special Effects The DSE allows a creative look to your films by adding various special effects see page 38 Program AE Auto Exposure The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted to the type of subject being filmed see page 36 DIS VP W97 only The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake particularly at high magnification see page 33 22x High ratio zoom lens Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture For more professional recordings use the zoom function see page 28 Digital Zoom Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally see page 29 Macro The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro shooting see page 28 EASY This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording see page 31 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2 REC SEARCH REW 4 REC SEARCH 6 FF 3 PLAY STILL 5 DATE TIME STOP 6 TAPE EJECT f _ 7 CVF 1 LENS 9 Remote Sensor 8 MIC 10 EASY 11 CUSTOM 1 Lens see page 61 6 TAPE EJECT see page 22 2 REC SEARCH REW Used to eject the tape REC SEARCH O works in STANDBY mode 7 CVF Colour Viewfinder see page 24 8 MIC REW works in PLAYER mode see page 5
52. um battery with type CR2025 Lithium button cell Remove the Lithium battery holder from the base of the camera Insert the amp side of the lithium battery toward the bottom of the holder Reinsert the lithium battery holder into the slot on the base of the camera Note The battery holder will only fit one way to avoid possible incorrect insertion Warning Keep LITHIUM BATTERIES out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Preparing Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source available Using the AC Power Adapter used for indoor recording Using the Battery Pack used for mobile recording To use the AC Power Adapter 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC 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 set the camcorder to CAMERA mode a Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to CAMERA mode b Make sure that the Lens Cap is opened c Make sure that the image appears in the Viewfinder Note If the adapter is used next to the TV or the camcorder it may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise Move the adapter away from the TV camcorder or the antenna cable A Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording Dep
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