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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D461(B)(i)/
D463(B)(i)/D467(i)
VP-D461(B)(i)/
D463(B)(i)/D467(i)
Auto Focus
AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
AF
CCD
LCD
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
93/68CEE
89/336CEE 73/23CEE
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using
unapproved batteries.
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Contents
Notes and Safety Instructions ....................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................... 11
Features ............................................................................................................... 11
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .................................................................12
Front & Left View...................................................................................................13
Left Side View........................................................................................................14
Right & Top View ...................................................................................................15
Rear & Bottom View ..............................................................................................16
Remote Control (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ......................................................17
Preparation .................................................................. 18
Adjusting the Hand Strap ......................................................................................18
Hand Strap ...................................................................................................... 18
When You carry Your Camcorder ....................................................................18
Attaching the Lens Cover.................................................................................18
Lithium Battery Installation (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) .....................................19
Battery Installation for the Remote Control......................................................19
Connecting a Power Source .................................................................................20
To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable..................................................20
To select the Camcorder Mode (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only).........................20
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.......................................................................21
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ............................................................21
Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type........22
Battery Level Display........................................................................................23
OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes)............................................24
OSD (On Screen Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes)
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Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off .....................................................25
System Menu Setting .................................................. 26
Selecting the OSD Language ..............................................................................26
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................27
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)
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Setting the Beep Sound ........................................................................................29
Setting the Shutter Sound (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)......................................30
Viewing the Demonstration ...................................................................................31
Display Menu Setting................................................... 32
Adjusting the LCD Screen.....................................................................................32
Displaying the Date/Time ......................................................................................33
Setting the TV Display...........................................................................................34
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Basic Recording........................................................... 35
Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35
Adjusting the Focus..........................................................................................35
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .........................................................................36
Hints for Stable Image Recording .........................................................................37
Recording with the LCD Screen.......................................................................37
Recording with the Viewfinder..........................................................................37
Various Recording Techniques..............................................................................38
Making your First Recording .................................................................................39
Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)....................................................................40
Record Search (REC SEARCH)......................................................................41
Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)........................................42
Self Record using the Remote Control (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..................43
Zooming In and Out...............................................................................................44
Using the Tele Macro.............................................................................................45
Using Quick Menu: Tele Macro ........................................................................46
Using the Fade In and Out ....................................................................................47
To Start Recording............................................................................................47
To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out).....................................................47
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ......................................................48
Using the Color Nite/LED Light (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..............................49
Advanced Recording ................................................... 50
Use of various Functions.......................................................................................50
Setting Menu Items ..........................................................................................50
Function availability in each Mode ...................................................................52
Selecting the Record Mode...................................................................................53
Selecting Audio Mode ...........................................................................................54
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) .......................................................................55
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure .................................................................56
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording ...........................................56
Auto Focus/Manual Focus ....................................................................................57
Auto Focusing ..................................................................................................57
Manual Focusing..............................................................................................57
Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................58
Using Quick Menu: White Balance ..................................................................59
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)..............................................................60
Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ...........................................61
Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ....................................62
Setting the Program AE ...................................................................................63
Using Quick Menu: Program AE......................................................................63
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Applying Digital Effects.................................................................................64
Selecting the Digital Effects .....................................................................65
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom.........................................................66
Selecting the Digital Zoom.......................................................................66
Photo Image Recording................................................................................67
Searching for a Photo Image...................................................................67
Playback ....................................................................... 68
Playing back a Tape you have recorded on the LCD Screen ......................68
Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback...................................68
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............................................................69
Tape Playback ..............................................................................................70
Playback on the LCD Screen ..................................................................70
Playback on a TV Monitor........................................................................70
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks.........................70
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks ............71
Playback...................................................................................................71
Various Functions while in Player mode ......................................................72
Playback Pause .......................................................................................72
Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)..........................................................72
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ...........72
Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..........73
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..............73
Reverse Playback (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only).....................................73
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ........................................................74
AV In/Out (VP-D461(B)i/D463(B)i/D467i only).............................................75
Audio Dubbing (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ...............................................76
Dubbing Sound ........................................................................................76
Dubbed Audio Playback ...............................................................................77
IEEE1394 Data Transfer.............................................. 78
USB Interface (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ................ 80
Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)........ 86
Memory Stick (Optional Accessory) .............................................................86
Memory Stick Functions ..........................................................................86
Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card .................................................87
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ...............................88
Image Format...........................................................................................88
Selecting the Camcorder Mode....................................................................88
Selecting the Built-in Memory (VP-D467(i) only) .........................................89
Using Quick Menu: Memory Type ...........................................................89
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Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................90
Select the Image Quality ..................................................................................90
Number of Images on the Memory Card .........................................................90
Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality....................................................................91
Memory File Number.............................................................................................92
Taking Photos........................................................................................................93
Viewing Still Images ..............................................................................................94
To view a Single Image ....................................................................................94
To view a Slide Show .......................................................................................94
To view the Multi Display..................................................................................95
Protection from Accidental Erasure ......................................................................96
Using Quick Menu: Protect ..............................................................................97
Deleting Still Images and Moving Images.............................................................98
Using Quick Menu: Delete ...............................................................................99
Formatting the Memory Card ..............................................................................100
MPEG Recording ................................................................................................101
Saving Moving Picture File onto a Memory Card ..........................................101
MPEG Playback ..................................................................................................102
Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select..................................................................103
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image. ......................................104
Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card .....................................105
Copy to (Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in Memory)
(VP-D467(i) only).................................................................................................106
Marking Images for Printing ................................................................................107
Using Quick Menu: Print Mark .......................................................................108
PictBridgeTM (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) .................109
Maintenance ............................................................... 111
After Finishing a Recording .................................................................................111
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...........................................................112
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...........................................................................113
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 114
Specifications.............................................................. 117
Index ........................................................................... 118
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the Rotation of the 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.
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2. Standard recording using the LCD
screen.
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finger.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the front.
5. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the left.
6. Recording with the LCD screen
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D461(B)i/D463(B)i/D467i only)
Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other
programme materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this
manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation
to form inside the Camcorder.
for example:
I When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm
location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
I When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot
location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
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(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the
If the
Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the
cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.
Notes regarding Camcorder
1. Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above
60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed
to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the Camcorder get wet.
Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form
of moisture.
If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be
repaired.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the Battery Pack
I Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page
22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.
I Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to
I To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when
record.
you are not operating it.
I If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode
without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape
inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
I Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may
damage it.
I A brand-new Battery pack is not charged.
Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
I Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells.
The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local
dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
I To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video
heads regularly.
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is
displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning
cassette.
I Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette.
It may damage the video heads.
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