Samsung VP-L800, VP-L800U, VP-L850, VP-L850D, VP-L870 manual

Video Camcorder

8mm

COLOUR LCD

VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read

this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

START/

STOP

SELF

TIMER ZERO

RETURN

STILL

COUNTER

RESET WIDE

TELE

DISPLAY

ELECTRONICS

VP-L800U

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VP-L800/L850/L850D/L870

This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

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Contents

Main Video Camcorder 8mm COLOUR LCD VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 ELECTRONICS VP-L800U Hi Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Advanced Shooting Getting to Know Your Camcorder Preparing Table of Contents (continued) Playing back the Tape Using Your Camcorder Abroad USB interface (VP-L870 only) Power Sources(United Kingdom Only) Page Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder for example: Precautions regarding moisture condensation Precautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCD 5 minutes off timer in STANDBYmode Precautions when using the hand strap Precautions when cleaning the video heads Features Front View Side View Rear View OSD (On Screen Display) OSD in CAMERAmode OSD in PLAYER mode Page Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Remote Control (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery Installation Connecting the Power Source To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting? 4 Recharging the Battery Pack 2 3 Using the Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. Page Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 12 b. a. Making your First Recording Page Tips for Stable recording Recording with the LCD display Recording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER Focus: Playing back the tape on the LCD 2 3 4 5 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY Controlling the sound from the speaker Viewing a Still Picture Picture Search Zooming In and Out Digital Zoom 3 Switching the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) In case of VP-L800U/L800 EASY Mode (for Beginners) CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) Auto Focusing Manual Focusing BLC PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording DATE/TIME Setting a DATE/TIME Recording a DATE/TIME Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting a Language and setting a TITLE Recording a Title Page PIP (Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) Snap Shot (VP-L850/L850D/L870only) White Balance Setting a White Balance Mode Demonstration SAMSUNG Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Colour Lighting Techniques After Shooting Viewing on the LCD display Viewing on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Playback Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) To locate a scene (picture search) Zero RETURN (VP-L850/L850D/L870) Adjusting the LCD Setting the Speaker ON/OFF Volume control DSE in PLAYER mode Maintenance Cleaning and Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Cleaning the LCD panel Maintenance abc Storing the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System Requirements Installing USB Media 2.0 Program Page Connecting to a PC Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power sources Colour system Troubleshooting Check Self Diagnosis Display Checking Page Moisture Condensation Specifications Index - A - - B - - C - - D - Index - O - - P - - R - - S - Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) ELECTRONICS THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

Samsung manual

Models: VP-L800 VP-L800U VP-L850 VP-L850D VP-L870

8mm

COLOUR LCD

VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870

ELECTRONICS

VP-L800U

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VP-L800/L850/L850D/L870

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