Samsung VP W 97

ENGLISH

Advanced Shooting

Digital Zoom

✤Digital Zoom works in CAMERAmode 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 DIGITALZOOM for picture stability.

(see page 33)

1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode.

2. Make sure that the DIGITALZOOM feature is switched on. (see page 30)

3. When you move the ZOOM lever to “T” side, the picture will

increase in size upto a maximum of 880 times. (VP-W95D : 990x)

4. If you do not want to use the DIGITALZOOM, set the D.ZOOM function to OFF in the MENU list.

(see page 30)

shows the digital zoom area

shows the optical zoom area

880

▲

W T

880 x

➔➔

880x

DIS.....................ON

D.ZOOM.............ON

WHITE BAL........AUTO

DISPLAY............ON

LANGUAGE.......

ENGLISH

WL.REMOCON..ON

CUSTOM SET

EXIT: MENU

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Contents

Main Video Camcorder 8mm VP-W90/W95D/W97 ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE. GB Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Preparing Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Maintenance Page Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder 123 Precautions regarding moisture condensation for example: Precautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Page 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-W97 only) Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap Page Connecting a Power Source To use the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type Page Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette b. REC a. SAVE 12 Making the First Recording Page Tips for Stable Image Shooting Recording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER Focus: Reviewing a recording Page Zooming In and Out Digital Zoom 3 Setting the DIGITALZOOM ON/OFF (VP-W97) In case of VP-W90/W95D EASY Mode (for Beginners) CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W97 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 CAMERAmode Selecting and recording DSE effects Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording the 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 Snap Shot (VP-W97 only) White Balance Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE Demonstration SAMSUNG Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Colour Lighting Techniques After Shooting Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack To watch on a TV Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack Playback Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILLpicture (Playback pause) To locate a scene (picture search) Zero RETURN (VP-W97 only) DSE in PLAYER mode Maintenance 12 4 Page 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 - P- - R - - S - - T - Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. 8mm UK W/C 5/6/04 9:58 AM Page 2 UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND EELLLLAASS (GREECE)