User manual SAMSUNG VP-D31

[. . . ] If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. [. . . ] Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor. Notes regarding the hand strap - To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted. - Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it. 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) Basic Accessories 1. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. USB cable (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 10. Software CD (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 11. Memory Stick (VP-D34(i)/D39(i) only) 5. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA) 7. Scart adapter (Option) Optional Accessory 12. Scart adapter 4 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons PLAYER : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) : (REW) : (FF) 5. Mode Switch (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) CAMERA FADE (see page 62) BLC (see page 61) REC SEARCH ­ REC SEARCH + M. PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) REV (see page 88) FWD (see page 88) 2. (M. PLAY) PB ZOOM DISPLAY Speaker Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system. We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder. Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks 1. Connect the camcorder and TV with the Multi-AV cable. I The yellow plug : Video I The white plug : Audio(L) I The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only - If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR, connect the yellow plug (Video) to the video input of the TV or VCR and the white plug (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR. You may use the SCART adapter (optional). Video inputYellow Audio input (left)-White Audio input (right)-Red S-VIDEO input 2. [. . . ] see below. slow no slow slow slow TAPE! PROTECTION! . . . . D L C R slow moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder. Moisture Condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense 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 is fitted with a moisture sensor. If there is moisture inside the camcorder, (DEW) is displayed. [. . . ]