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precautions
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BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
( , ) MARKS BESIDE HEADINGS
NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK
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precautions when using
WARNING
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precautions when using
CAUTION
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contents
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STEP1: Selecting a suitable DVD disc
RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A DVD DISC
SELECT A DISC THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS.
Do you want to delete or edit videos on the DVD camcorder?
YES
NO
VR VIDEO
STEP2: Recording videos onto a disc ( )
STEP4: Viewing on other external devices ( )
STEP3: Playing back videos on a disc ( )
Finalise
quick start guide
RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD
(VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) ONLY)
Videos Photos
Disc Memory Card
STEP1: Selecting a suitable memory card
STEP2: Recording videos onto a memory card ( )
STEP3: Playing back videos or photos on a memory card ( )
STEP4: Viewing on other external devices ( )
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WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER
getting to know your DVD camcorder
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Left and bottom view
getting to know your DVD camcorder
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Rear and top view
REMOTE CONTROL (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDER
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
To charge the battery pack
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Charging the battery pack
Charging indicator
Battery Level Display
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Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptor
On charging the built-in rechargeable battery
BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the DVD camcorder on and off
Selecting the operating modes
SCREEN INDICATORS
DISC Record Mode
DISC Play Mode
CARD Video Record Mode
CARD Photo Record Mode
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CARD Video Play Mode
Playing videos on a memory card
CARD Photo Play Mode
Playing photos on a memory card
Recording and playback on a memory card is only available for models VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i).
HANDLING PARTS BEFORE RECORDING Using the / (DISPLAY/LCD enhancer) button
Using the joystick
Adjusting the LCD screen
Using the menu button
Using the shortcut menu (OK guide)
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Exposure - Auto - Manual
Focus - Auto - Face Detection - Manual
Returns to the thumbnail index view
Using the viewfinder (VP-DX210(i) only)
To adjust the focus
INITIAL SETTING: TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time
Turning the date and time display on/off
Simple setting of the clock by time difference
Selecting the OSD language
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
Selecting the desired storage
INSERTING AND REMOVING A DISC
Inserting a disc
When using a new disc: formatting a new disc
Removing a disc
RECORDABLE TIME
RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A DISC
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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE)
ZOOMING
PLAYING VIDEOS ON A DISC
Adjusting the volume
Various playback operations
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disc mode: editing video
DELETING IMAGES ( ( ))
DIVIDING A FILE ( ( ))
disc mode: editing video
PLAYLIST ( ( ))
disc mode: editing video
Creating a playlist
Arranging the order of clips within a playlist
Deleting video clips from a playlist
disc mode: disc management
DISC FINALISE ( (
))
PLAYING BACK FINALISED DISC DIRECTLY
Playing back a finalised disc on a computer with a DVD drive
DISC UNFINALISE ( ( ))
disc mode: disc management
DISC FORMAT ( ( ))
DISC INFORMATION ( (
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CHANGING THE OPERATION MODE ( )
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD ( )
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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Common cautions for memory card
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RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES
Recordable time for videos
Recordable number of photos
Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.
RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD ( )
TAKING PHOTOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD ( )
PLAYING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD ( )
VIEWING PHOTOS ( )
Set the slide show function for continuous display.
PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE ( )
card mode: file management
DELETING IMAGES
HANDLING MENUS
Using the MENU button
To use Settings menus
Using the Joystick
Button tips!
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MENU ITEMS
Recording menu items
: possible, X : not possible
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Playback menu items
: possible, X : not possible
Settings menu items
RECORDING MENU ITEMS iSCENE
White Balance
Exposure
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Digital Effect
Focus
using the menu items
Shutter
16:9 Wide
Quality
Wind Cut
Back Light
C. Nite
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Light (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
Fader
This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode.
using the menu items
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Guideline
Zoom Type
Resolution (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
Time Lapse REC (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
Setting the Time Lapse REC mode:
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Example of Time Lapse Recording
PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Play Mode
SETTING MENU ITEMS
Card Info (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
Card Format (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
File No. (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
Time Zone
Setting the clock to the local time (Visit)
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Cities used to set the time zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
This function is available in all operating modes. You can select the date type to display.
Time Type
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
LCD Colour
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
Auto Power Off
Remote (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
TV Display
USB Connect (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( )
AV In/Out (VP-DX200i/DX205i/DX210i only)
Default Set
Menu Colour
Transparency
Language
Demo
printing photos
DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE ( )
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CONNECTING TO A TV
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DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER
USING THE VOICE PLUS
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RECORDING (COPYING) A TV PROGRAMME OR EXTERNAL CONTENTS ONTO A DISC (VP-DX200i/DX205i/DX210i ONLY)
Before copying onto a disc
To record from a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
To record from a TV
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CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE ( )
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( )
INSTALLING CyberLink MediaShow4 (For Windows only) ( )
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CONNECTING THE USB CABLE ( )
Disconnecting the USB cable
VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA ( )
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Image format
TRANSFERRING VIDEOS(OR PHOTOS) TO YOUR COMPUTER
( )
PLAYING BACK YOUR RECORDINGS ON WINDOWS ( )
Direct uploading to YouTube
Importing Media into the Library
GO FAST WITH THE MEDIASHOW4!
using with Macintosh computer
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( )
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER ( )
MAINTENANCE
Cautions when storing
Cleaning the DVD camcorder
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Cleaning and handling the Disc
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media
LCD screen
Battery packs
Disc-type description
USING YOUR DVD CAMCORDER ABROAD
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Warning indicators and messages
Overall
Discs
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Memory cards (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
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Symptoms and solutions
Power
Displays
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Discs
Memory cards (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
Recording
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Or remove unnecessary images. page 69
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Connecting to a computer (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)
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Overall operations
Menu
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specifications
- These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
MODEL NAME:
VP-DX200, VP-DX205, VP-DX2050, VP-DX210, VP-DX200i, VP-DX205i, VP-DX210i
System
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