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Samsung VP-DX100H User Manual

1. Display JD button 7 Battery pack EASY Q button 8 LCD screen Built in speaker 9 Recording start stop button FINALIZE button 19 Joystick up down right left Select W T BATT battery release switch 6 Storage mode switch DISC CARD VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only MENU button Tripod receptacle Memory card slot VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only BDS English _11 getting to know your DVD camcorder REAR AND TOP VIEW Record 29 Play mode 1 Viewfinder OPEN switch 2 Zoom W T lever Volume control 9 AV jack B PHOTO button VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only USB jack VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only 4 Focus adjustment knob 7 DC IN USB AV jack cover 5 MODE button Mode indicator DC IN jack POWER switch Recording start stop button Ne ACCESS CHG indicator wk N _ English oreparation This section provides information on using this DVD camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to charge the battery how to setup the operation mode and initial setup REMOTE CONTROL VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only BE STOP En _ DISPLAY 9 J START STOP button DISPLAY button Skip button Stop button Play Pause button MENU button Control 0 0 0 0 buttons PHOTO button Zoom W T button Search 9 6 button
2. Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel1 and Pastel2 e f Anti Shake DIS is set C Nite mode will be released e This function is available only in the DVD camcorder record mode e This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Light VP DX102 DX105 i only You can record images brighter in a dark place Settings Contents On screen display Off Records a image without using light None On Records a clear image in a dark place without sacrificing colour with the light EJ e The LED light can become extremely hot Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it o injury may result otherwise serious cAi e Do not place the DVD camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the light since it remains extremely hot for some time e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e The light enables you to record a subject in dark places e The light will not turn on or off while you are recording e The range of the light is limited up to 6 6ft 2m e This function can be set only in the DVD camcorder record mode e _ This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode 74_ English Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a Fade in approx 3 seconds sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence Settings Contents On sc
3. e The selected file is arranged in the desired position e To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick To execute use the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick e The message Arrange selected a file to this order appears Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected files are arranged to the selected position 44_ English Arrange D m f e Playlist J Edit Add Arrange Delete Partial Delete menu kai mz wera Move Select iy Arengo u Arrange selected a file to this order Deleting movie images from a playlist 1 ROM 3 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Move the Joystick up or down to select Delete then press the Joystick Use the Joystick to select the movie images to delete Use the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick This function works only in Play mode Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DxX105 i only page 30 You can delete undesired movie images within a playlist oe the Joystick to select the playlist D tab in the thumbnail index view Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears e The W indicator is displayed on the selected
4. are not mentioned in each case in this manual P berry Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories L e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories J Portions of this software are copyright 2006 The Free Type Project Website http www freetype org All rights reserved English _v orecautions when using IMPORTANT NOTE Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care The LCD is a very delicate display device Do not press its surface with force hit it or prick it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur If unevenness does not disappear turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments then turn it on again Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder e Liquid crystal display The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or immediately after power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises This has no effect on the images in the storage media so there is no cause for concern e Hold the DVD camcorder correctly Do not hold the DVD camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it the viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD camcorder may fall e Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impact This DVD camcorder is a
5. e It is not guaranteed that the files downloaded from PC are played English _97 connecting to a PONP DX103 1 DX104 DX10511 only USING THE PC CAM FUNCTION This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode page 21 To use the PC Cam function the DV Driver Video Codec and DirectX 9 0 programmes must be installed in the PC You can use this DVD camcorder as a PC camera When you connect to a Web site that provides video chatting functions you can use your DVD camcorder for such functions When using this DVD camcorder for video conferencing such as NetMeeting voice communication may not be supported depending on the video conferencing software In this case connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication Using the DVD camcorder with PC Net meeting program installed you can participate in a video conference The PC camera s screen size Transferred video frame rate for the PC camera function is max 12 5 fps 640X480 VGA pixels for USB 2 0 connection If PC is connected to the DVD camcorder with a USB cable only the POWER switch and Zoom lever can be operated Run a video chatting application such as Windows Messenger and enjoy the video utilisation Various applications take advantage of the PC Cam function Refer to respective product documentation for further details Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i onl
6. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register HP camcorder key features of your DV 3 1 2 inch DVD disc camcorder DVD VIDEO recording with 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW RW R R DL Dual Layer discs 2 7 wide 16 9 LCD screen 112K pixels The 2 7 wide 16 9 LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution The 112K pixels LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16 9 mode and composing shots even easier Capture visions farther than the eye can see 34X optical 1200X digital zoom Samsung s powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without sacrificing image quality In addition digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms Viewing images on your PC and using PC CAM With DV Media PRO you can view the recorded images on a PC and use PC cam function by connecting the DVD camcorder to a PC pages 91 98 Voice Plus You can add your voice to the movie image by connecting the DVD camcorder to a TV page 89 ii_ English safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean A Means
7. is in use e Digital Zoom is not available in the Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel1 or Pastel2 mode e This function can be set in the DVD camcorder record mode only English _69 Using the menu items Focus The DVD camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically auto focus When the DVD camcorder is turned on auto focus will always be set You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables None you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Manual Manual focussing may be necessary under certain conditions that make WF automatic focussing difficult or unreliable urs Focussing manually during recording STV CONOR wo TD This DVD camcorder automatically focusses a subject from close up to infinity m ci However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition In w this case use the manual focus mode 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Manual then press the Joystick lt ca e The manual focus adjustment indicators appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust focus then press the Joystick Focussing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject move the Joystick to the indicator g AR Focussing
8. options may be changed without prior notice 28_ English Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this DVD camcorder for the first time The recording date time is recorded on the movie photo VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only images 1 2 6 e If the button type battery is exhausted the date and time will be reset as Move the Joystick up or down to select Date Time Set then press the Joystick Move the Joystick right or left to the desired item Day Month Year Hour Min and then Press the MENU button e The menu will appear P g 23 STBY 0 00 00 30 min lt gt dill Move the Joystick right or left to select Setting w e The setting menu will appear e The day will be selected move the Joystick up or down to set values To save the date and time move the Joystick right or left to Ok then press the ee ee Joystick Setting A e To cancel the setting move the Joystick to select Cancel then press the Joystick B To exit press the MENU button Geminis LCD Colour 01 JAN 2008 00 00 Replace with the button type battery for internal clock page 14 e You can set the year up to 2040 TREE e The date and time do not appear during recording but they are automatically 01 JAN 2008 oo o recorded on the storage media and can be displayed when you turn the date and Sense tme gisplay on Pd Turning the date and time dis
9. Auto Power Off set to 6Min If no button is pressed for about 6 minutes in STBY mode the DVD camcorder is automatically turned off To disable this option Set Auto Power Off to Off page 80 The battery pack is almost exhausted Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Use the AC power adaptor Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The ambient temperature is too low The battery pack is quickly e The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again discharged e The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The LCD is turned off Keep away from magnetic materials When magnetic material is near the left side of the DVD camcorder the LCD may be turned off but it is not a malfunction The image in the Viewfinder is blurred The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus The screen of TV or LCD displays distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or utmost left right It can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification Unknown indicator appears on the LCD
10. Card Info GE Used 56 MB Free 427 MB You can set up the date and time OSD language video output and display settings of the DVD camcorder Date Time Set Set the current date and time so that they can be recorded correctly page 29 78_ English Date Time You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen e Before you use the Date Time function you must set the date and time page 29 Settings Contents On screen display Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date 01 JAN 2008 Time Displays the current time 00 00 Date amp Time Displays the current date and time 01 JAN 2008 00 00 e The date time will read 01 JAN 2008 00 00 in the following conditions If a movie or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the DVD camcorder When the button type battery for internal clock becomes weak or dead LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions Moving the Joystick right will brighten the screen whereas moving it left will darken the screen e Abrighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power e You can adjust the LCD brightness from O to 35 when the ambient lighting is too Se bright and the monitor is hard to see b Select e LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored 3 STBY 0 00 00 30 min
11. Common cautions for memory card e SD memory card supports a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch Damaged data may not be recovered It is recommended you back up important p x A rotection recordings separately on your PC s hard disk lt SD memory card gt Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause the data loss After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognise the modified file lt Usable memory cards gt Handling a memory card t is recommended that you switch off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss tis not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder Memory cards need to be formatted on this camcorder before use f you cannot use a memory card that has been previously used with another device format it on your DVD camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or cause a strong impact to your memory card Do not use or store in a place that has a high temperature and humidity or a dusty environment Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Us
12. Slow playback button v 5 NJ EC COCA CONES TCS CONES SAMSUNG The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on DVD camcorder English _13 preparation INSTALLING THE BUTTON TYPE BATTERY Installation for the internal clock battery release switch 1 Open the LCD screen then slide the BATT battery release switch in the arrow direction to remove the battery pack 2 Remove the battery cover 3 Replace the button type battery then place the battery cover back Position the button type battery with the positive terminal face out in the button type battery slot Battery installation for the internal clock The button type battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed The button type battery for the DVD camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation When the button type battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator will display 01 JAN 2008 00 00 when you turn the date and time display on meang the button type battery in the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Turn the battery holder counterclockwise as indicated with mark using your fingernail or a coin to open it The battery holder opens 2 Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive terminal fac
13. To prevent damage and prolong service life Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown as below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use electric current even when switched off e It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 16 19 for details English _101 maintenance amp acaltonal information Disc type description DVD R DVD R DL z DVD RW Disc Type 8 1 2 8 1 2 DVD RW 3 1 2 3 1 2 VR A Mode F Video Recording pee F Capacity 1 4G 2 6G 1 4G 1 4G 1 4G Formatting a new disc Opage 31 Auto Auto eo eco Recording pages 33 37 o o o o o Deleting page 4
14. You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded This DVD camcorder can film in the SF Super Fine F Fine and N Normal modes The Fine mode is set as the factory default Settings Contents On screen display Super Fine Records movie images at the super fine image quality Cy Fine Records images at the fine image quality CY Normal Records images at the normal image quality CY e Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate VBR A VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image e The quality can be set in the DVD camcorder record mode only 72_ English Wind Cut You Can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut is set to On the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording this makes it easier to hear voices and sound during playback e Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as a beach Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Minimises wind noise or other noise while recording M e Make sure the Wind Cut is set to Off when you want the microphone to be sensitive as possible e The Wind Cut function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode with the built in microphone Back Light When subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for
15. then move the Joystick right or left to select Disc Manage Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Unfinalise then press the Joystick sean e You can simply unfinalise the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder K e Disc information will appear 5 Move the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick F e To exit use the Joystick to select Back the press the Joystick Rens 6 The message Make the disc recordable will appear Move the Joystick right or left eines to select Yes then press the Joystick bisa burda e The message showing that the disc is being unfinalised will appear and the disc will r be unfinalised Free 0 20 00 Fine e The unfinalise function is not available at the battery level under 1 rr During unfinalising do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder WARNING 3 This could cause a malfunction Now untinatising Avoid Shock amp Vibration English _49 ND camcorder mode disc manage DISC FORMAT G This function works only in the Record mode page 21 You can format a recorded disc for re use By formatting all existing data will be deleted Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 21 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 SY ee eee Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select
16. 600 Q terminated USB output Mini B type connector General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium ion battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording 4 6W LCD Viewfinder Operating temperature 0 400 32F 104F Storage temperature 20C 60C 4F 1407 External dimensions Width 51 5 mm 2 03 inches Height 87 5 mm 8 44 inches Length 122 mm 4 80 inches Weight 439 g 0 92 Ib 14 71 oz Except for lithium ion battery pack Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone Remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Indoors greater than 49 ft 15 m straight line outdoors about 16 4 ft 5 m straight line These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice English _113 Power Sources United Kingdom Only The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the c
17. DVD recorder VCR you can dub your voice sound incoming from the internal microphone of your DVD camcorder to an AV device instead of copying the audio signals on a pre recorded disc Connect the DVD camcorder to your AV device with AV cable page 86 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 Insert the disc you wish to play back in this DVD camcorder Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Use the Joystick to select the desired image Press the Recording start stop button on a point where you want during the playback e Voice Plus icon is displayed and Voice will blink for a while DVD camcorder e Sound signals incoming from the internal microphone will be dubbed to a connected AV device instead of copying the pre recorded sound on a disc To cancel press the Recording start stop button again Voice Plus is available only when the AV cable is connected If a USB cable is connected the Voice Plus function may not operate properly VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only If you perform Stop Play Pause REW or FF while the Voice Plus function is being executed the Voice Plus function will be deactivated When the Voice Plus function is in progress the MENU button or PHOTO button does not work The Voice Plus function does not affect the original sound on the recorded disc Sound is transferred from the internal microphone on this DVD camcorde
18. DxX104 DX105 1 only INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD e This DVD camcorder has multi card slot for access to SD Secure Digital and MMC MultiMediaCard cards Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Inserting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the label pasting portion is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the memory card cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot and close the memory card cover label pasting portion Selecting a suitable memory card e You can use SD and MMC cards RSMMC or Mini SD should be inserted by using an Adapter not supplied e On this DVD camcorder you can use memory cards of the following capacity Up to 2GB e For movie recording use a memory card that supports faster write speed at least 1 25 MB s 52_ English SD memory card prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the Se switch up to the direction of terminals To set write protection move the switch down MMC Multi Media Card lt MMC gt E e Inthe case of MMC they have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu page 60
19. Menu items Recording menu items Playback menu item Setting menu items DPOF print setting Direct printing with a PictBridge CONNECTING TO AV DEVICES CONNECTING TO A PC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i ONLY MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURCES UNITED KINGDOM ONLY Connecting to a TV Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Using the voice plus Recording copying a TV programme or external con tents onto a disc VP DX100i DX1 03i DX1 05i only System requirements Installing DV Media PRO Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media Transferring files from the DVD camcorder to your PC Using the PC cam function Maintenance Additional information Using your DVD camcorder abroad Troubleshooting English _05 Introduction to basic features This chapter introduces the basic features of your DVD camcorder See the reference pages below for more information Step 1 Preparation e Charging the battery pack page 18 Setting OSD language and the date time pages 28 29 Selecting the storage media DISC and CARD VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 You can record movie and photo images You can take a photo only on the memory card DVD discs do not support photo mode Refer to pages 52 54 for the supported memory cards before purchasing them When recording movie images on a DVD disc Select the proper disc for use
20. Turn the DVD camcorder on Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD Press the Recording start stop button sy owo ui OM You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card You can record movie images using the remote control VP DX104 DX105 i only page 13 This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button that works best for you e Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 e Set the Lens open close switch to open page 10 e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e Press the Recording start stop button again to stop recording When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off e For more details about recording refer to the page 63 e The movie images are recorded in the 4 3 aspect ratio on the memory card e The recorded movie image size is 720X576 56_ English TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card You can take photo images using the remote control page 13 VP DX104 DX105 i only Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set
21. as roller coasters 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis English _71 using the menu tems e We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed P e f you manually change the shutter speed value when Scene Mode AE function is selected manual changes are applied with priority The image may not seem smooth when a high speed is set This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode When recording with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens The shutter speed can be set in the DVD camcorder record mode only Fast shutter speed allows a fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly 16 9 Wide You can record movie image in 16 9 or 4 3 according to the desired aspect ratio Set the proper aspect ratio as your TV The 16 9 Wide function works in the DVD camcorder record mode only Settings Contents On screen display Off Records images to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen On Records images to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen e Mirror mode and Digital Zoom are not available in the 16 9 Wide mode A e Amovie image is played in 16 9 aspect ratio in the DVD camcorder When the movie image recorded in 4 3 aspect ratio is played in the DVD camcorder or 16 9 aspect ratio screen the displayed picture may appear wider than the actual size Quality
22. back DVD RW discs on other devices without finalising them You cannot make an additional recording on a DVD RW disc without unfinalising it after it is finalised SEY HW Poul v Disc Manage Disc Finalise Disc Format Disc Info Finalise gt Back DVD needs to finalise for other gt player or recorder to be played But no more recording is allowed after finalising Finalise 4 Rename Exit isc Name _ 01 JAN 2008 Disc Type DVD RW Unfinalised Disc Format VR Mode Used 0 10 00 Free 0 20 00 Fine i Now Finalising Avoid Shock amp Vibration English _47 Playing back on a PC with a DVD drive The DVD disc can be played on a PC with a DVD running media DVD drive 1 Turn on your PC 2 Insert a finalised disc into the DVD drive of the PC e DVD playback application software starts and the disc will play e If DVD playback application does not start automatically run the application by navigating through the start menu e Use a DVD drive compatible with 3 1 2 inch 8cm disc e The recorded files on DVD may not play in Windows Media Player Microsoft Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries e Video and audio may pause or skip when you play back a DVD disc on your PC If this occurs copy the data into your hard disk drive Playing back a finalised disc on a DVD play
23. background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright e If you manually change the exposure value when Scene Mode AE function is selected manual changes are applied first This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Anti Shake DIS When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image i On screen Settings Contents display Disables the function None Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high 9 magnification Oo EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake DIS to On When Anti Shake DIS On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake DIS On is set Firmly hold the DVD camcorder with both hands It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake DIS Off when using the DVD camcorder on a desk or tripod not supplied When you record pictures with 34x or more magnification and the Anti Shake DIS is set to On in dark locations after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning the Anti Shake DIS to Off This function can be set in the DVD camcorder
24. desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views Use the playback related buttons on the remote control page 13 VP DX104 DX105 i only 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD e Adjust brightness or colour of the LCD screen page 79 aio SO 2 Press the MODE button to set the play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file R e To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the ke page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired movie image then press the Joystick e The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically e To stop playback move the Joystick down e Use the Joystick to enjoy various playback operations Press the Joystick to pause or play back Move the Joystick right or left to skip to the next or previous image Move the Joystick right or left and hold to fast forward or reverse playback x2 4 To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down e You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback page 39 e Slow playback is not available in the digital camera mode e Press Display I button to toggle the OSD On Screen Display function on and off e Depending on the amount of data to be played back it ma
25. disc can be DVD D reas Finalised D You can play back the disc only on a AOU oat ee more aner b DVD player that supports DVD RW K unfinalising page 49 gt i discs recorded in VR mode L played on most DVD devices DL VD RW e You cannot use the following discs 5 inch 12cm CD DVD discs CD CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD R Single Layer DVD RAM DVD R Dual Layer Floppy Disk MO MD iD LD e We are not responsible for data loss on a disc e We do not warranty any damage or loss incurred due to recording and playback failure caused by disc or card malfunction e We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for any recording failure loss of recorded or edited material and or damage to the recorder arising from the misuse of discs e For stable and perpetual recording and playback use TDK MKM Verbatim discs that have the Pemer designation If you do not use them recording and playback operation may not work properly or you may not be able to eject the disc from the camcorder e The time it takes to finalise a disc may vary depending on the recording time e You cannot overwrite edit or format a finalised disc If needed unfinalise the disc DVD RW only page 49 e It is not guaranteed that all DVD players recorders drives can play discs finalised in this DVD camcorder For compatibility details refer to the DVD players recorders drives owner s manual e For more information abou
26. included with your DVD camcorder Front and right view Left side and bottom view Rear and top view Remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only nstalling the button type battery Holding the DVD camcorder Charging the battery pack Basic DVD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the display I l button Using the joystick Using the LCD screen Using the viewfinder Initial setting OSD language amp date and time Selecting the storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Inserting and removing a disc Recordable time DVD CAMCORDER MODE RECORDING PLAYBACK DVD CAMCORDER MODE EDITING MOVIE IMAGE DVD CAMCORDER MODE DISC MANAGE 33 36 37 38 40 42 Recording movie images Recording with ease for beginners FASY Q mode Capturing still images during movie image playback VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Zooming Playing movie images Deleting images Deleting a section of a movie image partial delete Playlist Disc finalise Disc unfinalise Disc format Disc information English _03 contents DIGITAL CAMERA MODE VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i ONLY USING THE MENU ITEMS PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i ONLY 04_ English nserting and ejecting a memory card Recordable time and number of images Recording movie images Taking photo images Playing movie images Viewing photo images Protection from accidental erasure Deleting images Handling menus
27. is possible up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to the desired value page 76 You can set the digital zoom up to 1200x in movie mode e Be sure to keep your finger on the Zoom lever If you move your finger off the zoom lever the operation sound of the Zoom lever may be also recorded e The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 50 cm about 19 68 inch for telephoto e The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually page 70 e Optical zoom preserves the movie quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer W Wide angle T Telephoto w English _37 PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES ND camcorder mode recording olayoack Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Move the Joystick to select the desired movie image then press the Joystick This function works only in the Play mode page 21 You can switch to the Play mode by using the MODE button You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views Use the playback related buttons on the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only page 13 e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i
28. not properly done When you turn on the power you will see the message Recovering Data Don t power off Memory cards VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only If the DVD camcorder is turned off while recording turn it on again with the disc or memory card inserted in it Repair of the disc or memory card will be executed automatically Do not turn the DVD camcorder off when data recovery is in progress Do the followings so as not to damage the data or the storage media disc or memory card itself Connect the AC power adaptor Donot remove the disc or memory card Do not remove the battery pack Do not subject the DVD camcorder to severe vibrations or impact The data recovery completes within a few minutes but sometimes it may take more time _ The data recovery may not be successful depending on when the power is down or recordings from the DVD camcorders or recorders are present on the storage media Message Icon _ Informs that Action There is no memory card inserted in the card Insert a memory card nsert Card slot Use another storage media pages 30 Card Full TS There is no enough space to record in the Delete unnecessary files on the memory card memory card Use another storage media page 30 The memory card is not supported in this Change the memory card that we recommended ot Supported Card A camcorder pages 52 53 The memory card or the controller
29. of the MENU button toggles the PictBridge menu screen on or off 5 Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Print and then press the Joystick to print e The selected photo image will be printed e To stop printing after printing starts press the MENU button Setting the number of copies to print Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Copies then move the Joystick up or down to select the number of copies To exit press the MENU button e f the image moves to the previous or next the number of copies is reset Su 84_ English Setting the date time imprint option r Ro Move the Joystick right or left to select Date Time then move the Joystick up or down IL to select the desired option To exit press the MENU button To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF setting page 83 e lf the printer is not recognised or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select PictBridge in the menu again then reconnect the cable e If the USB Connect menu is set to Mass Storage you cannot connect a Pictbridge compatible printer to the camcorder through USB cable In some instances the DVD camcorder may not connect to the printer this will depend on J the make of the printer If connection fails disconnect the USB cable and turn off oi uat
30. only page 30 e Adjust brightness or colour of the LCD screen page 79 e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file e To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page e The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically e To stop playback move the Joystick down e Press Display Ol button to toggle the OSD On Screen Display function on and off e Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback images to appear e Movies edited on a PC may not be displayed on this DVD camcorder e Movies recorded on another camcorder may not be played on this DVD camcorder 38_ English Adjusting the volume e You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker e The level can be adjusted anywhere between O and 19 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound from the speaker Various playback operations Playback Pause Stop e Playback and Pause functions alternate when you press the Joystick e Move the Joystick down to stop playback You can do the same operation by using the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Search playback e Move the Joystick right or left and hold during
31. playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x16 gt x2 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x16 gt x2 e To resume normal playback press the Joystick e You can do the same operation by using the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Skip playback e Move the Joystick right or left during playback If you move the Joystick left within 3 seconds after the movie image starts the previous image is played back If you move the Joystick left 3 seconds after the movie image starts the current image starts from the beginning lf you move the Joystick right the next image is played back e You can do the same operation by using the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only FID playback Pause the playback by pressing the Joystick then move the Joystick right or left The movie image plays forward or reverse at the 1 2x speed To resume normal playback press the Joystick Slow playback continues for 3 minutes or forward VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only lt VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only gt You can do the same operation by using the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only When pressing the or buttons on the remote control during slow playback it slowly plays back reversely English _39 ND camcorder mode editing movie Image DELETING IMAGES G m e This function works only in the Play mode e You can delete undesi
32. record mode only 68_ English Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 10 different digital effect options On screen SS Settings Contents display Off Disables the function None Black amp 1 White This mode changes the images to black and white ow 2 Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment S 3 Negative Ng lg reverses the colours creating a negative V 4 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect g 5 Emboss1 This mode creates a 3D effect embossing E F This mode creates a 3D effect embossing on the 6 Emboss2 surrounding area of an image KO 7 Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect B 8 Mirror This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect g 9 Pastell e haa applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an g an This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to the W soe surrounding area of an image g K e Mirror mode is not available in the 16 9 Wide mode Release 16 9 wide first to set Mirror e _ This function will be set to Off while EASY Q is in use e The Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel and Pastel2 modes are not available while Anti Shake DIS or C Nite
33. 0 X X o X X Rewrite X X o o o Playback on other DVD players Finalise page 48 h M 9 s Playback on other DVD recorders o e o o oo page 48 Additional recording after finalisation E Unfinalise page 49 5 s 2 Editing page 40 46 X Reusing a disc by formatting Format page 50 s gt g possible X not possible not needed You must format a new disc before recording on it When loading a DVD RW disc you must format it in Video or VR mode When loading a DVD RW disc you must format it We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer s DVD camcorders DVD players recorders or PC s For compatibility information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to play back on 102_ English Discs must be finalised before it can be played on standard DVD players recorders Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility You can play back DVD RW discs on DVD players recorders without finalising them When formatting a recorded disc the data recorded on the disc is deleted and disc capacity is restored enabling you to re use the disc USING YOUR DVD CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems Before using your DVD camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC power adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorde
34. 5 i Please note that models with i have Analogue In function VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i have two storage media Disc and Card Although the external appearances of VP DX100 i DX100H DX102 DX103 i DX104 and DX105 i are different they operate in the same way e Illustrations of model VP DX105 i are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice G MARKS BESIDE HEADINGS e Some functions of this DVD camcorder are unavailable with memory card or disc Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the memory card or disc is compatible with the function Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the memory card or disc you use NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK e 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 e Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States and other countries e Macintosh is the trademark of Apple Computer Inc e All the other product names mentioned herein may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies e Furthermore TM and R
35. 77 Do not operate the power switch or remove a disc while accessing it Doing so may damage the disc or the data on it If you set the storage media to DVD up to 253 movie images can be created on DVD R RW R DL RW Video mode discs and up to 999 on DVD RW VR mode You cannot proceed with recording when the disc cover is open An icon and message are shown that recording is impossible with the disc cover open If you press the Recording start stop button while a menu operation is in process the DVD camcorder starts to record If you turn the DVD camcorder off while recording turn it on again with the storage media inserted in it Repair of the storage media will be executed automatically with a message Do not turn off the power or remove storage media while the DVD camcorder is recovering it Or it will damage the data or the storage media itself The data recovery completes within a few minutes but sometimes it may take more time Use the AC power adaptor when recovering data 34_ English RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE 1 3 Press the EASY Q button With the EASY Q function most of the DVD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which relieves you of detailed adjustments Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 e When you press the EASY Q button most functions are set to off and t
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37. Bridge __ Connect to a printer VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only None PC Cam Connect to a PC to use the DVD camcorder as PC cam in the DVD None camcorder record mode AV In Out VP DX100i DX1 03i DX1 05i only You can record signals from external sources Also you can send your videos to external devices to record or playback Settings Contents On screen display In Records the contents of an external device to the camcorder In Out ae or plays back the contents of this camcorder onto the external None e This function can be set only in the DVD camcorder play mode English _81 using the menu tems Default Set You can initialise the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults Initialising the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults does not affect recorded images Menu Colour You can select the desired menu colour to display the menu Midnight Blue gt Lovely Pink gt Mystic Purple gt Sunny Orange gt Oasis Green Transparency You Sa select the desired transparency to display the menu pa gt 20 gt 40 gt 60 e This function can be set only in the record mode Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages English gt t t0 gt Fran ais gt Deutsch gt Italiano gt Espa ol gt Portugu s gt Nederlands gt Svenska gt Suo
38. Disc Manage s Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Format then press the Joystick Beta e When a DVD RW disc is inserted move the Joystick right or left to select Video or B VR according to how you want to use the disc then press the Joystick e f a DVD RW disc is inserted move the Joystick to select Yes then press the OND Joystick e The Format function is not available at the battery level under Ez Format the cise e Formatting will delete all the recorded contents on a disc Be careful not to delete Speci Meese mods data by mistake Video VR Cancel e Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting The data recorded on a disc may be damaged e Be sure to use the AC power adaptor when formatting a disc so that the DVD lt DVD RW disc gt camcorder does not turn off midway e See pages 102 103 for more details on the disc format type Ci Format the disc All Files will be deleted lt DVD RW disc gt 50_ English DISC INFORMATION G e e This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode page 21 e It shows you disc information such as the disc name disc type disc format etc NOTICE Make sure that you insert a disc page 30 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 21 2 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 3 Press the MENU button then move the Joy
39. Do you want to delete or edit movie images on the DVD camcorder i Do you want to reuse the disc after formatting When recording for a long time DVD RW DVD RW fm DVD RW DVD R D DVD R CD D CD uD VIDEO e DVD RW DVD R DL and DVD R do not have Video or VR mode selection e You can delete the movie image only on a DVD RW disc VR mode e Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting pages 30 31 06_ English Step 2 Recording e Recording the movie images pages 33 37 56 e Taking the photo images VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 57 Step 3 Playing back Editing e Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 38 58 59 Viewing playback from your DVD camcorder on your PC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only or TV pages 86 90 97 Editing movie images as your preference Editing function is available only in DVD RW VR mode pages 40 46 Step 4 Viewing on DVD devices You must finalise the disc in advance to view the movie images recorded on a DVD camcorder on other DVD devices Finalise is the function that allows a disc recorded on the DVD camcorder to be playable on DVD devices such as DVD players continued English _07 Introduction to basic features The function of the finalised disc depends on the disc type Finalised DVD R You cannot make more recordings even if the disc has enough space The finalised DVD
40. ENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Disc Manage Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Finalise then press the Joystick e You can simply finalise the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder oa The message DVD needs to finalise for other DVD player or recorder to be played But no more recording is allowed after finalising will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Next then press the Joystick e Disc information will appear 6 Move the Joystick right or left to select Execute then press the Joystick e To exit use the Joystick to select Exit the press the Joystick 7 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear During finalising do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder WARNING 14 This could cause a malfunction The finalise function is not available at the battery level under J Once finalised the movie images or a playlist in the disc cannot be deleted or edited Time required for finalising may differ by disc type Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players recorders drives For compatibility details refer to your DVD players recorders drives owner s manual Once the DVD R R DL disc is finalised you cannot re record it in the DVD camcorder You may play
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42. The aspect ratio of a movie at 16 9 cannot be changed to 4 3 English _109 troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation Solution Focus does not adjust automatically e Set Focus to Auto page 70 e The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 70 e The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in colour e This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel Scene Mode AE to avoid or minimise the phenomena page 65 Image s colour balance is not natural e White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 66 Playback on your DVD camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Using the playback Play Pause function does not start playing e Press the MODE button to set to the Play mode e Images recorded using another device may not be played on your DVD camcorder e Select a proper storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 e Check out the memory card compatibility page 52 54 The Skip or Search function does not work properly e f the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it may not function properly Turn the camcorder off and turn it on again a little later 110_ English Connecting Dubb
43. Time Manual Exposure Manual Focus EH FI White Balance Activatia Control 10 e 02 O1IJAN 2008 00 00 100 0002 ii 4 i oa a Remote Control OLVAN 2008 00 00 100 0002 Digital camera play mode Video 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status Play Pause 3 Time code elapsed time 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Storage media memory card 6 Battery info remaining battery level 7 Erase Protection 8 File Name folder file name 9 Volume control 10 Date Time Digital camera play mode Photo 1 Photo play mode 2 Slide Show 3 Image counter current image total number of recorded images 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Storage media memory card 6 Battery info remaining level 7 Erase Protection 8 File Name folder file name 9 Date Time 0 Print Mark DPOF M Photo size The digital camera mode is only for the models VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i English _25 preparation USING THE DISPLAY O BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on screen information display modes Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and then press the Display II button Each press of the button toggles the OSD On Screen Display function on and off e Full display m
44. able is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured marqueings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marqueed with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW WARNING This page is applicable to Great Britain only 114_ English Jy PANN UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve 12 months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship In the event that warranty service is required you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased However Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with th
45. ace available on the disc is insufficient delete unnecessary movie images e Up to 64 movie images can be included in the playlist e When playing back the playlist the counter refers to total counter of the playlist ves No To return to the thumbnail index view of movie images use the Joystick to select the play tab BWP i Add selected files to Playlist English _43 DVD camcorder mode editing movie image Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist 1 RON This function works only in Play mode Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 1 DX104 DX105 i only page 30 You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to desired position Move the Joystick to select the playlist D tab in the thumbnail index view e Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Move the Joystick up or down to select Arrange then press the Joystick Use the Joystick to select the movie images to arrange e The w indicator is displayed on the selected movie image e Pressing the Joystick toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for arrangement within the the 4 indicator appears on image or not the w indicator is removed from image e A bar will also appear next to the selected movie image Move the Joystick to select the desired position then press the Joystick
46. age 76 before setting white balance Do not use a coloured object when setting white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change During normal outdoor recording setting to auto may provide better results Exposure The DVD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions i On screen Settings Contents display Ato This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light None conditions You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the Mandal subject is too bright or too dark Gh xx Setting the exposure manually When manually setting the exposure the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions 1 Move the Joystick right or left to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the S VR WF LCD screen Exposure value can be set between 0 and 29 2 Press the Joystick The manual exposure setting will be applied and xx indicator is displayed 3 To exit press the Joystick repeatedly until the OK guide disappears English _67 using the menu tems Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
47. amcorder and the other is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button that works best for you 1 Turn the DVD camcorder on e Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD e Set the Lens open close switch to open O page 10 3 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e Press the Recording start stop button again to stop recording 4 When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off SuBY Qoo av mata Cy English _33 NV camcorder mode recorcing playoack The recorded movie image size is 720X576 Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For on screen information display see page 22 For approximate recording time see page 32 Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone at the front of the DVD camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before recording an important movie make sure to test the recording function by checking if there is any problem with the audio and video recording For various functions available when you record movie images pages 65
48. amcorder to another video device as shown in the following i figure 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the power on then open the LCD screen page 21 e Set the appropriate storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Use the Joystick to select the recorded dubbed image in the thumbnail index view then press the Joystick AYES 4 Press the record button on the connected device Signal flow On e The DVD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it e Refer to Editing chapter to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this DVD camcorder pages 40 46 e Audio is heard from the speaker If the volume is too high noise may enter the dubbed image e Be sure to use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device e Make sure to set AV In Out to Out before connecting to an external device VP DX100 i DX103 i DX105 i only page 81 e Be careful not to disconnect AV cable accidentally by sliding the OPEN switch 88_ English USING THE VOICE PLUS oahaONnd 7 The Voice Plus function works only in the DVD camcorder play mode page 38 This function enables you to narrate over a pre recorded disc via the DVD camcorder s microphone When you want to copy a DVD onto other AV devices
49. amp D al LCD Colour 3 STBY 0 00 00 30 min GD a You can adjust the LCD colour from 0 to 35 When you set colour range the higher the figure is the brighter the LCD screen will be LCD Colour MEWEXit Adjust Select English _79 Using the menu tems Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off Settings Contents On screen display Off Cancels the beep sound None On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed None e The beep sound is off while recording movies e When beep sound is set to off the power on off sound is off Shutter Sound VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only You can turn the shutter sound on or off Settings Contents On screen display Off Cancels the shutter sound None On When on the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button None Auto Power Off You can set the DVD camcorder to turn off automatically when there is no operation for 6 minutes in the STBY mode and thumbnail index view Settings Contents On screen display The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically Off The DVD camcorder does not enter the sleep mode even if 3 minutes go None on without any button pressed The DVD camcorder enters the sleep mode if no operation is for 3 minutes in STBY or thumbnail index view If no operation goes on 3 minutes more it 6 Min turns off automatically However if any operation occurs in the sleep mod
50. and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Connect it again properly The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support hi speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound may not be played correctly The image and sound copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a movie page 91 Exit other all applications running on the current computer If a recorded movie is played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC then play it back English _111 troubleshooting Overall operations Symptom Explanation Solution The date and time are incorrect e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup memory battery button type battery may be discharged Replace with a new battery page 14 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution Menu items are greyed out e You cannot select greyed items in the current recording playback mode e There are some functions you cannot activ
51. annot be recorded on the images being recorded English _75 using the menu tems Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x the default setting This right side of the bar sl hows the digital zooming factor The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level ing more than 34x is achieved digitally up to 1200x when combined with optical zoom Settings Contents On screen display Off Up to 34x zoom is performed optically None 100x 200x Up to 34x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 100x 200x None 400x 1200x 400x or 1200x is performed digitally e The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality e Digital Zoom is not available while Anti Shake DIS EASY Q C Nite Digital Effect Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel1 and Pastel2 is in use e Once Anti Shake DIS C Nite EASY Q Digital Effect Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel1 and Pastel2 is selected Digital Zoom mode will be released The Digital Zoom mode will be backed up when they are released C Nite EASY Q only e This function can be set only in the DVD camcorder record mode 76_ English File No VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only e File numbe
52. are The memory card could be damaged Card Error XA corrupted Try with another memory card Low speed card CA ee al FARNOREGA aio Use the recommended memory card pages 52 53 File system does not match the memory card Not formatted A emory card is formatted in the PC Format the memory card page 78 The memory card needs to be formatted Card Locked 4 _ The memory card is record protected Release the write protect tab on the memory card English _105 troubleshooting PictBridge VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Message Informs that Action Read Error There are some problems with file Release the protection Ink Error There are some problems with the ink cartridge e Check the ink cartridge e Replace the ink cartridge Check the paper in the printer If there is no paper inset Paper Error There are some problems with the paper the paper Print Error There are some problems with the printer Turn the printer power off and on Refer also to the user manual for the printer to be used When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a DVD camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place The dew condenses on the external or internal lenses of the DVD camcorder and on the reflection lens and the surface of the disc which
53. are related to playback When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the DVD camcorder Also using the camcorder while there is condensation may cause malfunction or damage e What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it e When does the dew condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly it will cause condensation When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the AC was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair e f these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre e Depending on the problem the internal memory may need to be initialised or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on your PC before sending your camcorder to repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data e CAUTION 106_ English If you encounter any problem using your camcorder check the following before requesting service If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation Solution The power turns off automatically Is
54. at is paused to the memory card 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and set the Storage mode switch to DISC e Press the MODE button to set the Play mode page 21 e The thumbnail index screen appears D 2 Use the Joystick to select the desired movie image ee e To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page 3 Press the Joystick The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically 4 Press the PHOTO button at the desired point e A shutter sound is heard The photo image is recorded on the memory card with the Photo capture message appeared e The still images captured from the movie images to the storage media are saved in 800x600 format Ci Photo capture Fy 36_ English ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This DVD camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital Zoom e Zoom lever is on the top of the camcorder e You can also use zoom function by moving the Joystick W T up or down To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T telephoto To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle e The farther you slide the zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Zoom magnification over 34x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming
55. ate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items e Menu cannot be used in the EASY Q mode e The following menu cannot be used during recording Anti Shake DIS 16 9 Wide Quality Wind Cut Digital Zoom Disc Manage Because of the following Because of the following Cannot Use setting Cannot Use setting Exposure Manual Digital Effect Mosaic loner Manual Emboss2 Pastel1 Scene Mode AE Shutter Manua _ _ _ _ Digital Zoom Pastel2 Mirror O Nite Anti Shake DIS Digital Effect Mosaic Anti Shake DIS C Nit Emboss2 Pastel1 eka ee Pastel2 C Nite Shutter Manual C Nite 16 9 Wide Exposure Manual C Nite Digital Effect Mirror Anti Shake DIS C Nite Anti Shake DIS C Nite 112_ English soecifications MODEL NAME VP DX100 i DX100H DX102 DX103 i DX104 DX105 i System Video signal PAL Picture compression format MPEG 2 Disc MPEG 4 Card Image device CCD Charge coupled device 800K pixels Lens F1 6 34x Optical 1200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length 12 3 78 2mm Filter diameter 30 5 LCD screen Viewfinder Size dot number 2 7inches wide 112k LCD screen method TFT LCD Viewfinder Colour LCD Connectors Composite output 1Vp p 75 Q terminated Audio output 7 5dBs
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57. be displayed as a thumbnail image Set the slide show function for continuous display 1 Press the MENU button in the single image display mode 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Slide Show gt Start then press the Joystick e The indicator is displayed The slide show will start from the current image e All images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each e To stop the slide show move the Joystick down or press the MENU button 610020002 English _59 digital camera mode VP DXx103 1 Dx104 DX105 1 only PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE e This function works only in the Play mode page 21 e You can protect important images from accidental erasure e f you execute formatting all files including protected files will be erased 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power mae x i E e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 m Ta 2 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears Toa e To see the thumbnail index view of photo images use the Joystick to select the ne oo photo tab Use the Joystick to select the image to protect press the MENU button atd G Move the Joystick right or left to select Protect O Protect Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Off or On then press AN the Joystick e After completion the selected images
58. cording In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded movie the DVD camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card 54_ English RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Storage Memory card Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Movie image Approx 8 min Approx 16 min Approx 32 min Approx 64 min Approx 120 min Recordable number of photo images Storage Memory card Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Photo Quality 5 G G Super Fine Approx 600 Approx 1200 Approx 2400 Approx 4830 Approx 9740 Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory e The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use e The DVD camcorder provides only super fine for photo quality e The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time will be However the picture quality will be lower e Memory cards of bigger than 2GB in capacity may not work properly e Movie image files recorded on other equipment are not playable on this DVD camcorder English _55 digital camera mode vVP Dx103 11 DxX104 DX105 1 only RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES 4 e You can use the zoom function while recording page 37
59. d This war ranty will not cover and no re imbursement will be made for such adaptation nor any damage which may result This warranty covers none of the following a Periodic check ups maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear b Cost relating to transport removal or installation of the product c Misuse including the failure to use this product for its nor mal purposes or incorrect installation d Damage caused by Lightning Water Fire Acts of God War Public Disturbances incorrect mains voltage improper ven tilation or any other cause beyond the control of Samsung This warranty is valid for any person who legally acquired pos session of the product during the warranty period The consumers statutory rights in any applicable national leg islation whether against the retailer arising from the purchase contract or otherwise are not affected by this warranty Unless there is national legislation to the contrary the rights under this warranty are the consumers sole rights and Samsung its sub sidiaries and distributors shall not be liable for indirect or conse quential loss or any damage to records compact discs videos or audio taper or any other related equipment or material SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS U K LTD ES EAAAZ GREECE Ayotrnt TreAdtn Lac EUXAPIOTOUYE yia THY EpuTTIOTOO VN Trou deigate OTNV SAMSUNG pe TNV ayopa auT G TNG OUOKEUNG To Trpol v aut Tag S
60. de and Play mode When the DVD camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to warning indicators and messages on vu pages 104 106 and take corrective action lt DVD camcorder record mode gt lt DVD camcorder play mode gt When using this camcorder first time e When you use your DVD camcorder for the first time or you reset it you will see the SY ko eo ual Date Time Set screen for the startup display If you do not set the date and time T the Date Time Set screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder T JAN 2008 100 7007 K cancer English _21 preparation SCREEN INDICATORS 2 DVD camcorder record mode ovie record mode O perating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages me counter movie recording time Veo TIAA 00 00 D This OSD indicators are based on DVD RW disc The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display Functions marked with will not be retained when the DVD camcorder is powered on after turning it off The battery indicator appears 8 seconds after power on If the battery is low it appears right after power on 22_ English orage media disc T Remaining time S B attery info remaining batter
61. delete the selected part e The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear 8 Move the Joystick left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected part of the movie image will be deleted e Do not remove the battery pack or the AC power adaptor while the partial deletion f 0 9058 002100 Dm is in progress The file can be damaged OU ceca B e A deleted part of the movie image can not be recovered e Partial deletion is not available when the recording time is less than 3 seconds _ e Partial deletion is not available when the section or remaining time is less than 3 aa seconds Play Frame Delete l 00 59 0 02 OO MECN CI Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted Yes Cancel Exit 46_ English JV DISC FINALISE camcorder mode disc manage G e This function works only in the Record mode page 21 e To play the contents of a DVD RW R R DL on other DVD players recorders drives you must finalise the disc When finalising there should be enough power in the batteries If the AC power adaptor is to be used make sure that the jack is properly connected A power cut during finalising may disrupt the disc from replaying OND Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 21 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 Press the M
62. displayed PE e The Reset All option may take a long time depending on the number of stored images e DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your recording medium s MISC folder Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make e This function is not available for movie images 100 0012 a Photo Je Print Mark DPOF Set All Reset All English _83 printing photo IMagesvP DX103 1 DX104 DX1051 only DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE e f your printer is compatible with PictBridge photo images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder to the printer directly with the USB cable DPOF cannot be set while PictBridge in use page 83 aa After selecting PictBridge in the menu connect the USB cable Move to the photo play mode page 59 e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD e Press the MODE button and use the Joystick to select the photo tab to set the photo play mode 2 Set the USB Connect to PictBridge page 31 e Press the MENU button gt Use the Joystick to select Setting gt USB Connect gt PictBridge 3 Connect your DVD camcorder to the printer using the provided USB cable 4 Turn your printer power on e The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically after a short period e To see the previous or next photo image press the MENU button and move the Joystick left or right e Each press
63. e the DVD camcorder comes out of the sleep mode The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically during recording and playback None 80_ English Remote VP DX102 DX104 DX1 05 i only This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the DVD camcorder Settings Contents On screen display Disables the function Ow The g indicator appears when you use the remote control None On You can control the DVD camcorder with the remote control None TV Display The TV Display function works in recording and play modes You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display This allows you to set the OSD for viewing on the viewfinder LCD screen or an external TV Settings Contents On screen display Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen and viewfinder only None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen viewfinder and TV None USB Connect VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Using the USB cable you can connect the DVD camcorder to a PC or a printer You can copy your movie and photo images from the memory card to a PC and print your photo images in the digital camera mode You can use the DVD camcorder as PC cam in the DVD camcorder record mode Settings Contents On screen display Connect to a PC to use the DVD camcorder as mass storage in the digital Mass Storage amera mode VP DX103 DX104 DX105 i only None Pict
64. e CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz recommended RAM 512 MB 2 GB and above recommended Connector USB1 1 2 0 connector Display 1024 x 768 24 bit colour or higher Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later DirectX 9 0 or later e USB port must be provided as standard USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 Hi speed USB USB 2 0 is recommended e USB interface is not supported on Macintosh operating systems e The above system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements e Ona slower PC than recommended movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time On a slower PC than recommended movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly Intel Pentium III or Pentium 4 is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brands and names are property of their respective owners English _91 connecting to a POVP DX103 1 Dx104 DX105 1 on INSTALLING DV Media PRO When you install the DV Media PRO software on your Windows computer you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your DVD camcorder to your computer via a USB cable View Movie Recordings and Photos on PC DV Driver DirectX9 0 Video Codec PC cam USB streaming function DV Driver DirectX9 0 Video Codec Before your start e Turn on your PC Exit all other ru
65. e Therefore pay much attention when operating this camcorder Do not wipe the DVD camcorder body with benzene or a thinner The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal English _Ovii contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD 02_ English CAMCORDER PREPARATION DVD CAMCORDER MODE BEFORE RECORDING 06 b N O Q i 30 30 32 What is
66. e 21 This DVD camcorder is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can select which images to be printed and the number of prints with this DVD camcorder This feature is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or when bringing storage media to a photo lab for printing Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 Press the MODE button then use the Joystick to select the photo tab to set the photo play mode e The thumbnail index view of photo images appears Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Print Mark DPOF Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Set All or Reset All then press the Joystick e Set All Print marks all images You can print only one copy per one image by selecting Set All e Reset All Removes the print mark The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick You can set the number of prints in the single display view only Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Print Mark DPOF Move the Joystick up or down to select the number of printing Up to 99 copies can be set to print of each image To exit press the MENU button e Print marked photo images will show the indicator when they are
67. e DVD camcorder will not be in use for a while remove the battery from the DVD camcorder WARNING Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries 16_ English About battery packs The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 0 C 32 F its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re insert it to the DVD camcorder Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire Maintaining the battery pack The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment The continuous recording times in the user manual are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording t
68. e a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not put any additional labels on the memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it English _53 digital camera mode VP DX103 11 DX104 DX105 i only Note on use e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may become warm This is normal not a malfunction e Photo image files recorded on a memory card by your DVD camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e DCF is an integrated image tile format for digital cameras image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF The DVD camcorder supports SD and MMC memory cards for data storage The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production system SLC single level cell system faster write speed is enabled MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card You may even lose your movie data during the re
69. e loo misc between Video Cannot edit in camcorder and VR mode VR VR Mode You can edit the disc on a DVD camcorder but playback r is possible only on a DVD recorder that supports VR mode e LCC Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility lt When a DVD RW disc is formatted gt For a DVD RW disc The Format menu is offered Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc English _31 DVD camcorder mode before recording Removing a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow e The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest of the way by hand 3 Remove the disc e While pushing down the centre portion of the disc spind 4 Gently push the disc cover to close it The Finalise Format functions are not available at the low battery level under TI Use the AC power adaptor when finalising formatting a DVD disc e pick up the disc by the edges to remove e You cannot open the disc cover while loading Wait until disc loading is completed e Do not operate the POWER switch or remove a disc while accessing it Doing so may damage the disc or the data on it e You can not proceed with recording when the disc cover is open An icon and message are shown that recording is impossible with the disc cover open e It may take longer to open the cover when using DVD RW rather than other t
70. e media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents Refer to pages 30 32 52 55 for details 100_ English LCD screen Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time To prevent damage to the LCD screen Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with LCD screen on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up _ If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot Battery packs When not using the DVD camcorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once a year attach it to the DVD camcorder and use it up then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool and dry place again The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions To avoid hazards _ Do not burn _ Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Donot modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire
71. e the LCD screen 2 Use the focus adjustment knob of the viewfinder to focus the picture Viewing the sun or any strong light source through the viewfinder for a prolonged period may be harmful or cause temporary impairment English _27 preparation INITIAL SETTING OSD LANGUAGE amp DATE AND TIME e Initial setting is available in all operating modes page 21 EQ STBY 16160100 30min aD a e To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language oR wr To store the date and time during record set the date time e Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time page 21 And you can set the date and time also using the setting menu page 29 COOH e i WD TD w Kl Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages l pan 1 Press the MENU button paterimeSat e The menu will appear PEE 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Setting LCD Colour e The setting menu will appear ee 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select Language then press the Joystick 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired language then press the Joystick EJ SY HOO Om S 5 To exit press the MENU button Setting Menu Colour e Even if the battery pack or AC power were removed the language setting would TEREST still be preserved Demo e Language
72. e time with fully charged battery pack Battery Pack Charging time 1 hr 50 min Continuous recording time Playback time 60min 65min i Viewfinder The time above is based on Fine mode It may differ depending on Super Fine or Normal mode The time is only for reference Figures shown above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ from your ac ual use The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level Continuous recording time without zoom The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the DVD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 3 of the time in the table so prepare enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment English _19 preparation Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it finalise a disc play back or edit images or use it indoors page 18 CAUTION Be sure to
73. e warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned In case of difficulty details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from Samsung Electronics U K Ltd Customer Care Centre PO Box 17243 Edinburgh EH11 4YB United Kingdom Tel 0870 SAMSUNG 7267864 Fax 0870 7221127 United Kingdom Tel 0818 717 100 Fax 44 0 870 7221127 Republic of Ireland Web www samsung com uk m WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1 The warranty is only valid if when warranty service is required the warranty card is fully and properly completed and is pre sented with the original invoice or sales slip or confirmation and the serial number on the product has not been defaced 2 Samsung s obligations are limited to the repair or at its discre tion replacement of the product or the defective part 3 Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres No re imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and a D N L REPUBLIC OF IRELAND any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty This product is not considered to be defective in materials nor workmanship by reason that it requires adaptation in order to conform to national or local technical or safety standards in force in any Country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufacture
74. eM SMOV0001 SMOV0002 100SSDVC Photo image file Dcamooo1 me As in movie image files the file number automatically increases when a new image file RRR is created When the number of photo images exceeds 99 a new folder is created i A new folder stores files from DCAMO0001 The folder name increases in the order of y 100SSDVC gt 101SSDVC etc Image format Movie image e Images are compressed in MPEG4 Moving Picture Experts Group format The file extension is AVI e The picture size is 720X576 Photo image e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e The image size is 800x600 e Up to 99 files are created in one folder New folder is created when more than 99 files are created e You may modify the name of a file folder stored in the memory card using a PC This DVD camcorder may not recognise modified files 96_ English TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE DVD CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back 1 Execute the procedure in Viewing the contents of storage media pages 95 96 Tr e The folders in the storage media appear si ane vii sre ts HIE 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then double click it 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder e The folder is copied from the memory card to the PC
75. ent and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products Code No AD68 02550G 00
76. er recorder To playback a disc You can playback finalised DVD R RW Video mode R DL discs on DVD players recorders Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players recorders For compatibility details refer to your DVD player recorder owner s manual Most DVD players recorders can play back a DVD RW disc that has not been finalised e Refer to the page 8 for finalised disc compatibility 1 Turn on the DVD player recorder 2 Insert the finalised DVD disc into the tray of a DVD player recorder It may start playing automatically or press the PLAY button to start For further details on playing back DVD discs refer to the DVD player recorder user s manual To playback DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode A finalised DVD RW in VR mode can be played back in a DVD recorder that supports it 48_ English ND camcorder mode disc manage Da OP OD L GO E 3 DISC UNFINALISE G e This function works only in the Record mode page 21 e lf a DVD RW disc had been finalised in the VR mode or Video mode you can unfinalise the disc for further recording When unfinalising there should be enough power in the batteries If the AC power adaptor is to be used make sure that the jack is properly connected Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 21 SY aon oui E OO Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 aaa iter Press the MENU button
77. ery fm The battery pack is almost discharged adaptor If the AC power adaptor is connected when Low Battery is displayed the power is turned off and the charging starts Cover is opened Cover is opened Close the cover Disc is shocked while movies is being Discs Message Icon _ Informs that Action nsert Disc B There is no disc in DVD camcorder Insert a disc Disc Full e5 There is not enough disc space Change to a new disc Erase recorded image Finalised Disc The disc is finalised To record on a DVD RW RW disc unfinalise it The disc is not recognized in the DVD i camcorder The disc has been finalised The supported discs are DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and ot Supported Disc A in a camcorder manufactured by another DVD RW Use a new disc company Disc Error A File system does not match to the disc Reformat the disc for RW RW Disc is formatted in the PC There should be no scratches on the surface of the disc Your disc or memory card has some problems f oa in your disc or memory Card turn Write Error C in writing data After recovering data the system will be switched to STBY A recorded onto the disc mode If it fails to recover data Disc Error or Card Error appear 104_ English Message Icon Informs that Action Recovering Data Don t power off While recording if the power is suddenly turned off file writing is
78. et the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 81 2 Connect the DVD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable e Do not apply excessive force when inserting or extracting a USB cable into from a USB jack e Insert a USB cable after checking the direction of its insertion is correct e Hi speed USB USB 2 0 recommended Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the DVD camcorder and PC e We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction e f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the DVD camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the DVD camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the DVD camcorder Ra 3 05PM 94_ English VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA e You can transfer or copy the files saved on the memory card into PC using USB cable 1 Slide the POWER switch d
79. format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SD card if any page 53 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your DVD camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Press the MODE button to set the STBY mode 29 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 53 Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool dry place page 106 108_ English Symptom Explanation Solution The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time The estimated recording time is calculated by some references When you record an object that moves fast the actual recording time may be shortened The recording stops automatically The internal temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Keep it turned on and wait until it warms up If you make a frequent recording or deletion of files the performance of the storage media w
80. ge 7 VST 4 ee TST it 10 00 10 30 16 10 __ 18 20 _ 20 00 Per J 42_ English Creating a playlist e This function works only in Play mode Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DxX105 i only page 30 You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded movie images You can create only one playlist e e e 1 Move the Joystick to select the playlist D tab in the thumbnail index view Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears e the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Move the Joystick up or down to select Add then press the Joystick Use the Joystick to select the movie images to add to the playlist e The ws indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Pressing the Joystick toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for creating a playlist the w indicator appears on image or not the w indicator is removed from image En e To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick 5 Use the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick e The message Add selected files to Playlist appears 6 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick E onsen e The selected files are added to the playlist You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a movie image page 38 O aaa e If free sp
81. he battery pack Use IA BP80W battery pack only e The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power Open the LCD screen and attach the battery pack to the DVD camcorder page 16 Open the DC IN USB AV jack cover Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your DVD camcorder Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket e The ACCESS CHG charging indicator lights up in orange and charging starts The ACCESS CHG charging indicator lights up in green when the battery is fully charged 6 Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your DVD camcorder e Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the DVD camcorder It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the DVD camcorder POWER switch Ru N oa Charging indicator The colour of the ACCESS CHG charging indicator indicates the power or charging state If the battery has been fully charged the charging indicator is green If you are charging the battery the colour of the charging indicator is orange ACCESS CHG If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging the charging indicator zO blinks orange 18_ English Charging recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation etc For your reference the approximat
82. he following lt 3 STBY 0 00 00 30min lt gt m functions are set to Auto K w Scene Mode AE White Balance Exposure Anti Shake DIS Digital 4 Effect Focus Shutter Back Light C Nite etc e The Esra and Anti Shake DIS y indicators appear on the screen at the same time To record movie images press the Recording start stop button To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button once again The Esya and Anti Shake DIS indicators disappear from the screen Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode You cannot cancel the EASY Q mode during recording e Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following controls are unavailable because the items are automatically set And the corresponding message Release the EASY Q may appear if unavailable operations are attempted Menu button Joystick e Release EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images e The EASY Q mode settings is released when the DVD camcorder is turned off English _35 ND camcorder mode recording olayoack CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE PLAYBACK VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only e This function works only in the Play mode page 21 e If you press the PHOTO button during playback it stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene th
83. ight or left to select Yes the press the Joystick e After completion the selected images will be deleted This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen Photo images only e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 60 e You cannot delete a protected image You must release the protect function to delete the image page 60 u an 100 0009 ie EA JE SE Video aa cE Delete This File All Files English _61 using the menu tems HANDLING MENUS Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed on this page For example setting the Focus Using the MENU button 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the appropriate storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 2 Press the MENU button SEH pacha 3 Move the Joystick right or left to select Focus a 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option then press the Joystick e Move the Joystick right or left to adjust focus manually 5 To exit press the MENU button Using the Joystick The guide provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power 2 Press the Joystick to display the guide 3 Move the Joystick down to select focus 3 4 Move the Jo
84. ill deteriorate In this case format the storage media again If you use the memory card with low writing speed the DVD camcorder automatically stops recording the movie images then the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical line appears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to Off Set the Date Time to on page 29 You cannot record a photo image VP DX108 i DX104 DX105 i only Set your camcorder to the digital camera record mode page 30 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any The memory card is full Use a new memory card or format the memory card pages 52 54 Or remove unnecessary images page 61 You cannot take photo images on a disc Set the Storage mode switch to CARD There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded movie starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded movie starts stops This is not an error The aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 of a movie cannot be changed
85. imes given in the instructions We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be treated as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the battery from the camcorder when it is not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the DVD camcorder For power saving purpose the DVD camcorder enters the sleep mode automatically if no operation is for 3 minutes in the STBY mode and thumbnail index view lf no operation goes on 3 minutes more it turns off automatically If any operation occurs in the sleep mode the DVD camcorder comes out of the sleep mode This function works only if Auto Power Off is set to 6 Min page 80 Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack as it may cause damage About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions English _17 preparation EA t
86. ing down and press it firmly until you hear a locking sound 3 Place the battery holder back in the remote control matching its O mark with the mark on the remote control and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it Precautions regarding the button type battery e There is a danger of explosion if button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit e Do not recharge disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Keep the button type battery out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed seek medical attention immediately WARNING 14_ English a X Battery SY holder HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDER Attaching a grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the DVD camcorder up to the base of your thumb Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start stop button PHOTO button and the Zoom lever Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb 1 Pull and detach the grip belt Insert the grip belt into its hook as shown in the figure 2 Insert your hand into the grip belt and adjust its length 3 Close the grip belt Angle Adjustment Ro
87. ing with other devices TV DVD players etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device Connect the audio of the audio video cable to your camcorder or to the connected device TV DVD recorder etc Red colour right White colour left The connection cable AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 86 87 The image appears distorted on a 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV If you want to display properly on your TV check out your TV type and set the proper screen mode 16 9 Wide before recording page 72 You cannot dub correctly using the AV cable Connecting to a computer The AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the AV cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 88 Symptom The computer does not recognise your camcorder Explanation Solution Disconnect any other USB device than the keyboard mouse and camcorder from he computer Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect it again correctly You can not use the camcorder in DVD camcorder mode with a Macintosh Cannot play a movie file properly onaPC ake sure you insert the connector in the correct direction
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89. lance according to the outdoor ambience especially for close up and tt ject is of one dominant colour Cloudy This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather Fluorescent This option is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights F Tungsten This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used ge Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation a Setting white balance manually 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Custom WB then press the Joystick The Set White Balance indicator is displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent e If the object that fills the screen is not focussed correct the focus using Manual Focus page 70 e Press the MENU button to cancel 3 Press the Joystick The white balance setting will be applied and indicator is displayed To exit press the MENU button 66_ English 3 STBY 0 00 00 30 min gt ii OR W e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result It is recommended that you specify Digital Zoom Off p
90. lighting so that the subject is not too dark Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode lt Back Light off gt lt Back Light on gt English _73 using the menu tems C Nite You can make the subject recorded appear to be in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed or a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None 1 25 Records a brighter image brighter ex 4128 1 13 Records a brighter image even in a dark place en 18 e When using C Nite the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen this is not a defect A e C Nite function is not available with the following functions Scene Mode AE Shutter Exposure Digital Zoom Digital Effect
91. mi gt Norsk gt Dansk gt Polski gt Cesky gt Slovensky gt Magyar gt YkpalHcbka gt Pyccxun gt PX gt Ins gt T rk e gt gola gt Sged gt IsiZulu e Language options may be changed without prior notice Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your DVD camcorder so that you may use them more easily Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features None e Demonstration starts in the following cases f Right after Demo is set to On With Auto Power Off set to Off if there is no operation for about 6 minutes in the STBY mode whether a disc is inserted or not Demonstration stops temporarily by pressing other buttons MENU Joystick Recording start stop etc e Demo is dimmed in the setting menu while recording e Inthe digital camera record mode the demonstration will not take place even if it set to On VP DX108 i DX104 DX105 i only 82_ English printing photo ImacesWvP DXx103 i 0X104 DX105li on You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to the DPOF compatible printer or connecting the DVD camcorder to the PictBridge printer DPOF PRINT SETTING abo This function works only in the Play mode pag
92. movie image e Pressing the Joystick toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for deleting from the playlist the f indicator appears on image or not the f indicator is removed from image e To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick e The message Delete files from playlist Original file not deleted appears e The selected files are deleted Delete files from playlist Original file not deleted No English _45 DVD camcorder mode editing movie image Deleting a section of movie image within a playlist e This function works only in Play mode e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 e You can delete a section of a movie image within a playlist 1 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit 2 Press the Joystick to select Partial Delete C Playlist 3 Move the Joystick to select the desired movie image then press the Joystick al h e The selected file fills the screen with paused 4 Move the Joystick right to play the movie image Arange 5 Press the Joystick at the start point you delete Partial Delete e The start point of deletion will be marked with W 6 Use the Joystick to search the end point of deletion Press the Joystick B Partial Delete Du a p La Fa e The end point of deletion will be marked with W 7 Press the Joystick to
93. nd further cause the disc to play abnormally Do not use benzene thinner detergent alcohol or anti static spray when cleaning the disc It may cause a malfunction Press the supporting holder in the centre of the disc case for easy removal of the disc Handle discs by the edges and the centre hole to avoid fingerprints on the recording side Do not bend or apply heat to the disc Always store discs vertically in their plastic cases when not in use Store discs away from direct sunlight heating elements moisture or dust ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Donot splash the storage media with water _ Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when otherwise accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data A malfunction may cause the storag
94. nning applications e Insert the provided CD into the CD ROM drive The setup screen appears automatically soon after the CD is inserted If the setup screen does not appear click on Start on the bottom left corner and select Run to display a dialog Type D autorun exe and then press ENTER if your CD ROM drive is mapped to D Drive installing Driver DV Driver and DirectX 9 0 DV Driver is a software driver that is required to support establishing connection to a PC If it is not installed some functions will not be supported 1 Click on DV Driver on the Setup screen e Driver software is installed automatically Following drivers will be installed PC Camera USB Streaming driver Capture Driver 2 Click on Confirm to finish driver installation 3 If the DirectX 9 0 is not installed it is installed automatically after setting lt DV Driver gt e After installing DirectX 9 0 please restart your PC If DirectX 9 0 is installed already there is no need to restart the PC Application Installation Video Codec e Click on Video Codec on the Setup screen Video Codec is required to play movie files recorded by this DVD Camcorder on a PC 92_ English Application Installation Quick Time 1 Click Quick Time on the Setup screen e QuickTime is Apple s technology for handling movie sound animation graphics text music and even 360 degree virtual reality VR
95. o record from a VCR or DVD HDD recorders 1 Insert the tape to be played in your VCR or DVD HDD recorders e Pause at the starting point of playing 2 Start copying by pressing the Recording start stop button on your DVD camcorder 3 Press the PLAY button on your VCR or DVD HDD recorders to play the tape To record from a TV 1 Select a TV channel to be recorded 2 Start recording by pressing the Recording start stop button on your DVD camcorder When recording copying is complete Press the Recording start stop button on your DVD camcorder to stop recording copying e If you operate the DVD camcorder connected to another device always connect the DVD camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter e Copy protected contents such as Macrovision or unstable TV signals cannot be recorded on this DVD camcorder 90_ English Signal flow AV cable STBY 0 01 00 amp m w connecting to a PC VP DX103 1 Dx104 DX105 1 only This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions When connecting a USB cable to a PC refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS DV Media PRO Following requirements must be satisfied to use DV Media PRO Windows Vista 32bit 64bit XP or 2000 Os Standard installation is recommended Operation may not be assured if the above OS has been upgrad
96. ode All information will appear e Minimum display mode Only operating status indicator will appear If the DVD camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear USING THE JOYSTICK The Joystick is used to make a selection and to move the cursor left right up and down Using the Joystick you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu Move to a previous menu item Adjust the selected item to the left Move to a sub menu item Adjust the selected item to the right Move to a lower menu item Move to an upper menu item Press to select the chosen item Select QPOs 1 Ww T 26_ English USING THE LCD SCREEN Adjusting the LCD screen m 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play A Do not lift the DVD camcorder by holding the LCD screen WARNING e Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the DVD camcorder e See page 79 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD C screen USING THE VIEWFINDER You can view pictures through the viewfinder to see correct images when the picture on the LCD screen is poor The viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed Adjusting the focus The focus adjustment knob of the viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images 1 Clos
97. on a nearer subject N To focus on a nearer subject move the Joystick to the indicator RE R e e The nearer or farther icon 9 3 appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the focus e The manual focus setting will be applied and mF indicator is displayed 3 To exit press the Joystick repeatedly until the guide disappears lt Nearer subject gt lt Farther subject gt In the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually e A picture containing several objects some close to the DVD camcorder others farther away e A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow e Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car e People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd 70_ English ZA Focus function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen r e f you are inexperienced in the use of DVD camcorders we recommend that you use auto focus e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Shutter The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto The DVD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate apertu
98. on is not available when the recording is less than 3 seconds Partial deletion is not available when the section or remaining time is less than 3 seconds When partial deletion is executed related movie images in the playlist are partially deleted Partial Delete om 11712 e ES L51 E EE il 0 00 5970 02 00 yam 011 vrst Partial Delete T Pilay Frame Delete dl uS El Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted Yes Cancel Exit English _41 DVD camcorder mode editing movie image PLAYLIST G What s a Playlist e You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded movie images When creating or deleting a playlist the original movie image will not be erased Adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not affect the original movie images e This function works only on a DVD RW disc VR mode You should format the DVD RW to VR mode before recording page 50 Example You have recorded a few scenes on a DVD disc You want to save the original recording but you also want to create a digest by putting your favourite scenes together In this case you can create a playlist by selecting your favourite scenes leaving the originall recording as it is F 12 JAN 2008 _1 30 JAN 2008 11 Movie image 1 Movie image 2 Movie image 3 Movie image 4 Movie image 5 Movie image 6 Movie ima
99. other digital video Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD camcorder or memory card Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this DVD camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyright Please note that this DVD camcorder is intended for personal use only Data recorded on the card in this DVD camcorder using other digital analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand iv_ English ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL e This user manual covers models VP DX100 i DX100H DX102 DX103 i DX104 DX10
100. ownwards to turn on the power then set the Storage mode switch to CARD pages 21 30 e Removable disk supports only the memory card DVD is not supported 2 Connect the DVD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable page 94 3 When using Windows XP Vista e The Removable Disk window appears on the PC screen after a moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK When using Windows 2000 a Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the storage media in the DVD camcorder appears in the My Computer window b Double click the Removable Disk icon 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders e If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 94 or perform the steps 1 and 2 e If the Removable Disk window does not appear click the My Computer icon to enter Removable Disk e Inthe digital camera mode be sure that the memory card is inserted into the DVD camcorder before connecting USB cable If no memory card or an unformatted memory card is inserted PC will not recognise your DVD camcorder as a removable disk Removable Disk I Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file Pictures What do you want Windows to do u ET Vie
101. play on off To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu and change the date time mode page 79 English _29 DVD camcorder mode before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only You can record movie and photo images on the desired storage media a DVD disc or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback Note that photo images cannot be recorded onto a DVD disc A DVD disc is available only in the movie mode Selecting the desired storage e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD DISC CARD DVD camcorder mode To record movies on a DVD disc page 33 Digital camera mode To record movie or photo images on memory card pages 56 57 INSERTING AND REMOVING A DISC When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover do not apply excessive force It may cause a malfunction e You cannot open the disc cover while loading e You can use a new 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL Dual Layer disc for movie recording Photos can not be recorded onto a DVD disc A DVD disc is available only in the movie mode Inserting a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow e The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest of the way by hand 3 Push the disc into the disc compartment until a click is heard e The recording side of the disc must face the inside of the DVD camco
102. precision machine Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall Do not use the DVD camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact e No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects e No water or oil Water or oil entering the DVD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects e Heat on surface of product The surface of the DVD camcorder will be slightly warm when in use but this does not indicate a fault e Be careful of ambient temperature Using the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 60 C 140 F or under 0 C 32 F will result in abnormal recording playback Do not leave the DVD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This could cause a malfunction e Do not point directly at the sun If direct sunlight strikes the lens the DVD camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur Do not leave the DVD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause a malfunction e Do not use the DVD camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts vi_ English Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a
103. r in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV colour systems Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be a PAL system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder PAL NTSC format converter PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Netherlands Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc English _103 troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Warning indicators and messages Overall Message Icon _ Informs that Action Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power Low Batt
104. r to the connected AV device when using the Voice Plus function Make sure the microphone is not covered or blocked in any way Adjust the sound volume on the connected external device TV audio system etc Feedback may occur if the DVD camcorder is placed near the speaker of an external device Turn down the volume of the external device and keep the DVD camcorder a reasonable distance away Make sure to set AV In Out to Out before connecting to an external device VP DX100 i DX103 i DX105 i only page 81 English _89 connecting to AV devices RECORDING COPYING A TV PROGRAMME OR EXTERNAL CONTENTS ONTO A DISC VP DX100i DX103i DX105i ONLY e The Recording Copying function works only in the DVD camcorder play mode page 21 Se recorders e Connect your DVD camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the Dea pennies aa AV jack to record a TV programme or copy a video tape to E gy a disc well NO U e Make sure to set AV In Out to In before connecting to an external device page 81 Recording Copying onto a Disc 1 Connect the DVD camcorder to your VCR DVD HDD recorders or TV with AV cable e Connect the AV cable to the output jack on your VCR DVD HDD recorders or TV e The yellow jack Video e The white jack Audio L Mono e The red jack Audio R 2 Insert an empty disc in your DVD camcorder e Please refer to pages 102 108 for selecting and formatting discs T
105. r2o0s oooi MAP afz the printer and back on Then connect the USB cable and set the DVD camcorder to PictBridge e The date time option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be set up if the printer does not support this option e PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony e Use the USB cable provided with the DVD camcorder e Use the AC power adaptor for your DVD camcorder during PictBridge direct printing Turning your DVD camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media e Movie images are not available for printing e You can set various printing options depending on the printer Please refer to the user manual of the printer for details e Do not remove USB cable or memory card during printing e You may not print photo images recorded on other devices English _85 connecting to AV devices You can view the recorded movie and photo images VP DX103 DX104 DX105 i only on a large screen by connecting the DVD camcorder to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV e To play back your recordings the television must be PAL compatible DVD camcorder page 103 NI e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as the power source for the DVD camcorder RI Use the provided AV cable to connect
106. radio transmitter or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound At worst the DVD camcorder could malfunction Do not expose the DVD camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas lf the DVD camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide the external or internal terminals could corrode disabling normal operation or the battery connecting terminals could corrode so that power will not turn on Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the DVD camcorder could dirty the lens in the laser pickup block and in such a case the DVD camcorder might not operate normally Turn the DVD camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not use an optional 3 1 2 inch 8cm CD lens cleaner Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD camcorder in the usual way Using 3 1 2 inch 8cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD camcorder to malfunction Do not touch the lens in the laser pickup block If you touch the lens in the laser pickup block directly it may cause a malfunction The laser pickup block is not warranted for damage caused by misus
107. rder e Do not touch the pickup lens 4 Gently push the disc cover to close it e Once inserted the disc is recognised and the ACCESS CHG indicator blinks Do not cut off the power supply during this time Do not shake nor apply impact It may cause a malfunction e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only 30_ English e Move the grip belt so it does not interfere with inserting or ejecting the disc e The disc cover can be opened when the device is connected to an AC power adaptor or the battery pack even if the power is off Caution This product utilises a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not open covers and do not look inside the product if interlock mechanism is damaged Warning Be careful not to damage the interlock mechanism When using a new disc formatting a new disc Formatting may be required if a new disc is inserted Recognition of the disc will start For a DVD R R DL disc Formatting will automatically begin For a DVD RW disc The Format menu is offered Select the recording format Video mode or VR mode Format the disc in the Disc Manage menu when you want to format again page 50 Video Video Mode If the disc has been finalised you will be able Differences to play the disc on most DVD players recorders drives OL ei
108. re value None Shutter speed can be set to 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Manual 4000 or 1 10000 a ac Setting the shutter speed manually You can set the shutter speed manually A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a 3 sY ooo 30 min gy an fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of B wr motion The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the shutter speed 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Manual then press the Joystick e The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed then press the Joystick e The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the shutter speed e The manual shutter setting will be applied and cami 1 XX indicator is displayed 3 To exit press the Joystick repeatedly until the guide disappears Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed Conditions 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50 second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120 second for indoor sports such as basketball 1 120 The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Moving cars trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such
109. red movie images recorded on the disc e This function works only on a DVD RW disc VR mode e N ak amp Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Press the MENU button ar Move the Joystick right or left to select Delete Delete An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC page 30 e The thumbnail index view appears Select file Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select file or Select All Select All then press the Joystick e Select file Deletes the individual image To delete the individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The W indicator is displayed on the selected images Delete Dm Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the f indicator appears on image or not the W indicator is removed A a gt from image Move the Joystick up to select Execute then press the Joystick i A L Select All Deletes all images oah l Move the Joystick up to select Execute then press the Joystick Move Select The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes the press the Joystick pais m e After completion the selected images will be deleted Accordingly the deleted files also di
110. reen display Off Disables the function None On Fader is executed Fade in Fade out approx 3 seconds Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to On Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in fade in Fade out When you want to stop recordi ng with fade out set Fader to On again during recording Then press the Recording start stop button Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out fade out image and sound are faded in fade in ZA This function can be set only in the DVD camcorder record mode e This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Guideline e Guideline displays a certai recording movie or photo images e The DVD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines in pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None Cross Enables you to center the subject for proper recording Grid Enables you to place the subject in the center square for proper positioning Safety Zone Enables you to place the subject within a safety zone which prevents it being cut M when editing in 4 3 for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom he subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition ZT Positioning f e Guideline c
111. rs are assigned to photo images in the order they were recorded Settings Contents On screen display Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with Series another one or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset None when a new folder is created Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a Reset new memory card Use Reset when the folder and files cannot be created None anymore because the number of the folders and files reaches the limit e This function can be set only in the digital camera record mode English _77 using the menu tems PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Card Manage VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only e You can manage a memory card for recording in the digital camera mode Settings Contents On screen display Format Delete all files and options on the memory card including protected files None Card Info Shows the card information such as used space free space None e f you execute the format function all files will be deleted completely and the erased files cannot be recovered e Do not turn the power off in the middle of formatting e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 53 e Card information may appear depending on the card type e This function can be set only in the digital camera play mode SETTING MENU ITEMS EZ Video
112. sappear in playlist page 45 rN Delete selected files 40_ English DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE PARTIAL DELETE G amp m This function works only in the Play mode page 21 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 A movie image can be partially deleted On Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Press the Joystick to select Partial Delete Use the Joystick to select the desired movie image then press the Joystick e The selected file fills the screen with paused e To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick o gt uR Move the Joystick right to play the movie image Press the Joystick at the start point you delete e The start point of deletion will be marked with W Move the Joystick right to search the end point of deletion Press the Joystick e The end point of deletion will be marked with Y 7 Press the Joystick to delete the selected part e The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear 8 Move the Joystick left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected part of the movie image will be deleted Do not remove the battery pack or the AC power adaptor while the partial deletion is in progress The file can be damaged A deleted part of the movie image can not be recovered Partial deleti
113. scenes Please install by using the Software CD that came with this DVD camcorder We do not guarantee compatibility for different CD versions For movie playback on a PC install software in this order DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec For PC Cam use install software in this order DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec You have to install DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec to run DV Media Pro properly If a message saying Digital Signature not found or something similar appears ignore the message and continue with the installation During installation if the Microsoft LOGO test warning is shown just click Continue C Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Sound video and game controllers has not passed Windows Logo testing to verily its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway _STOP Installation English _93 connecting to a PCM DX103 1 DX104 DX105 i only CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC connect your DVD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable 1 S
114. screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 104 106 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The screen is black with indicators appeared only Check the lens cover Open the lens cover if closed English _107 troubleshooting Discs Symptom RS The disc cannot be removed Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Or the internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool and dry place page 106 Finalising is interrupted by turning off your camcorder Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc only when the finalisation is completed pages 47 48 Disc is not recognised and the disc cover opens The disc is damaged Replace with a new disc Memory cards VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Symptom Explanation Solution Digital camera mode are not operable nsert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 52 f you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 78 Image cannot be deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SD card if any page 53 You cannot delete images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device You cannot
115. stick right or left to select Disc Manage 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Info then press the Joystick e Disc Name Disc Type Disc Format Used and Free will be displayed e To return move the Joystick right or left to select Back then press the Joystick To rename the disc 1 Move the Joystick right or left to select Rename then press the Joystick e Disc Name screen will appear 2 Use the Joystick to move the cursor to Delete then press the Joystick to delete the existing disc name 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired characters and items then press the Joystick 4 Use the Joystick to select Done then press the Joystick e The Disc Name will be changed e To return move the Joystick right or left to select Back then press the Joystick e Disc information may appear depending on the disc type SEV oowoo Oni ew VD Manage Disc Finalise Disc Format Disc Info Disc Info 01 JAN 2008 DVD RW Unfinalised Disc Name Disc Type Disc Format VR Mode Used 0 10 00 Free 0 20 00 Fine Disc Rename Disc Name _ 02 JAN 2008_ Back Delete Space ABCDE abcde FGH IJ KLMNO PQR ST UVWXY z fgh ij kimno parst uvwxy Disc Info Disc Name 02 JAN 2008 Disc Type DVD RW Unfinalised Disc Format VR Mode Used 0 10 00 Free 0 20 00 Fine English _51 digital camera mode vP Dx103 11
116. t available discs see pages 102 103 08_ English getting to know your DVD camcorder WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER Your new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Centre The exact appearance of each item may vary by model Battery pack AC power adaptor IA BP8OW AA E9 type AV Ea USB cable VP DX108 i DX104 DX105 only P 2 Button type battery User manual for internal clock TYPE CR2025 or remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX1 05 i only Software CD VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW disc Option Remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only e Amemory card is not included See pages 52 53 for memory cards compatible with your DVD camcorder VP DX108 i DX104 DX105 i only e To buy this optional accessory contact your nearest Samsung dealer English _09 getting to know your DVD camcorder FRONT AND RIGHT VIEW 1 Lens open close switch 6 Grip belt hook Lens Grip belt Remote sensor VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Swivel handle 4 Light VP DX102 DX105 i only 9 Disc cover 5 Internal microphone 10_ English LEFT AND BOTTOM VIEW
117. tate the swivel handle at the most convenient angle You can rotate it downwards upto 140 Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage English _15 preparation CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK e There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD camcorder e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment The battery pack used for outdoor recording The AC power adaptor used for indoor recording To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your DVD camcorder Attaching the battery pack to the DVD camcorder 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform and push the battery pack as shown in the figure until a click is heard Removing the battery pack from the DVD camcorder 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Slide the BATT battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure and pull out the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the accurate direction as shown in the figure When the battery pack is wrongly inserted it may cause malfunction of the DVD camcorder and battery pack e It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your DVD camcorder e Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer e If th
118. tems Playback menu items CARD VP DX103 i DX104 Operating mode DISC DX105 i only Default value Page Video Photo Delete o o o 40 61 Edit Partial Delete o X X 41 46 Protect X o o 60 Card Manage X o o 78 Print Mark DPOF X X o 83 Slide Show in the single image display X X o 59 possible X not possible Setting menu items Operating mode Default value Page Date Time Set 01 JAN 2008 00 00 78 Date Time Off 79 LCD Brightness 18 79 LCD Colour 18 79 Beep Sound On 80 Shutter Sound VP DX103 i DX104 o 80 DX108 i only Auto Power O 6 Min 80 Remote VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only On 81 TV Display On 81 USB Connect DISC PC Cam VP DX103 i DX104 81 DX105 i only CARD Mass Storage AV In Out VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only Out 81 Default Set z 82 Menu Colour Midnight Blue 82 Transparency 20 82 Language 82 Demo On 82 64_ English RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can set up the menu items for recording Scene Mode AE This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of six modes depending on conditions recording environment or purpose of filming i On screen Settings Contents display Auto balance between the subject and the background Auto To be used in normal condi
119. tense vibration This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the DVD camcorder and store it in a cool and dry place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperatures could shorten its life Cleaning the DVD camcorder e Before cleaning turn off the DVD camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or a thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate To clean the LCD screen Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the screen To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your finger If necessary wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Mould may form if the lens is left dirty If the lens looks dimmer turn off the DVD camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour English _99 maintenance amp additional information Cleaning and handling the Disc Take care not to touch the recording side the rainbow coloured side of the disc with your fingers Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly Use a soft cloth to clean the disc Clean lightly from the centre of a disc to the outside edge Circling or cleaning too hard may create scratches on the disc a
120. that death or serious personal injury is a risk WARNING A Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage CAUTION A To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your CAUTION camcorder follow these basic safety precautions 14 Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference orecautions e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 English _iii Important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This DVD camcorder records video in MPEG2 format in the DVD camcorder mode MPEG4 format in the digital camera mode and at Standard Resolution SD VIDEO Please note that this DVD camcorder is not compatible with
121. the DVD camcorder to a TV as Yy follows 1 Connect the end of the AV cable with the single plug to the AV jack of the DVD camcorder 2 Connect the other end with video yellow and left white right red audio cables to the TV e For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV speakers e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the DVD camcorder is being used with e Make sure to set AV In Out to Out before connecting to an external device VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only page 81 Signal flow AV cable Viewing on TV screen 1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD camcorder is connected to This is often referred to as line Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the DVD camcorder on Slide the POWER switch downwards then open the LCD screen Set the appropriate storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode page 21 The image from the DVD camcorder will appear on the TV screen 3 Perform playback 86 E wou gan perform playback recording or make settings in the menu while viewing on your TV screen Englis e Adjust the sound volume on TV e The remote con
122. the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD e Set the Lens open close switch to open 0 page 10 Press the PHOTO button to take the picture e A shutter sound is heard The photo image is recorded with the Photo capture message appeared While saving the photo image on the memory card you cannot proceed with the next recording You can use the zoom function while recording page 37 The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the quality and size of the image page 55 The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio on the memory card Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the memory card Please check the protection tab setting on your memory card before recording You may not be able to record when it is locked If focussing is difficult use the manual focus function page 70 Do not operate the POWER switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media It may damage the storage media or data Photo images are actually wider than what appears on the LCD screen The recorded photo image size is 800X600 G say www ssa F i Photo capture eow English _57 digital camera mode VP DXx103 1 Dx104 DX105 1 only PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES This function works only in the Play mode page 21 You can switch to the Play mode by pressing the MODE button You can find a
123. tions None The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the scene Sports For recording people or objects moving quickly If the Sports mode is used under a RR fluorescent light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened Portrait background B The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors gt Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a Spelen wedding or on stage Prevents underexposure of subject face etc in a place where reflection of light is ESS a intense such as at the beach in midsummer or on a ski slope amp High Speed Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis R e You can check the selected Scene Mode AE mode on the on screen information display However nothing will appear in Auto mode e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode e This function can be set in the DVD camcorder record mode only English _65 using the menu tems White Balance This DVD camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions i On screen Settings Contents display Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically None Daylight mie bedi be white ba
124. trol is useful when operating the DVD camcorder while viewing an image on TV screen VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only e If only a mono audio input is available on the connected device TV etc use the audio cable with the white jack Audio L e When a copy protected movie is played back no image wi appear on TV screen e When TV Display is set to Off OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 81 e Information that the DVD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen Press the Display switch the display status page 26 e Howling may occur when the DVD camcorder is too close Image display depending on TV screen ratio button to o the other devices or the volume is high Keep the DVD camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected devices Storage Recording ratio Wide 16 9 TV 4 3 TV Movie images recorded in the 16 9 ratio 16 9 Wide On DISC Movie images recorded in the 4 3 ratio 16 9 Wide Off CARD VP DX1038 i e Movie images DX104 DX105 i e Photo images only e Refer to page 72 for 16 9 Wide setting English _87 connecting to AV devices DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER You can dub images played back on this DVD camcorder onto other video devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Use the provided AV cable to DVD camcorder VCRs or DVD HDD recorders connect the DVD c
125. use the provided AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire The AC power adaptor can be used around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it at your local Samsung dealer Before detaching the power source make sure that the DVD camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in DVD camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your DVD camcorder Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture 20_ English BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the DVD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch down Selecting the operating modes e Set the operation mode by adjusting the Storage mode switch VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only and MODE button before recording or operating any functions 1 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD VP DX103 i DX104 DX1 05 i only eB STBY 0 00 00 30 min C m DVD camcorder mode To record movie on a DVD disc page 33 ied Digital camera mode To record movie or photo images on memory card pages 56 57 2 Press the MODE button to set Record 9 or Play mode Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Record amp 3 mo
126. w a slideshow of the images Picture and Fax Viewe using Windov ing Photo Printing Wizard F Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizarc Open folder to view files ising Windows Explore N Take no action v Always do the selected action Ele Edt View Go Favontes Help EE agdress my c E IS a 8 m mPopy C Comal Dekup A o m yore Up Cut Copy Poste Undo My Panel Networking Computer Scheduled Printers Tasks Fle Edt yew Favorites Tools Help search amp Folders M MSAMSUNG Photo images Movie images Setting data English _95 connecting to a PCNYP DX103l1 DX104 DX105 i only Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for the memory card is as follows Me e Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable The file naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System MSAMSUNS Image configuration file Les Le This is where data for photo files such as DPOF are stored Movie image file The movie images are formatted with a file name as follows SMOVO001 The file number automatically increases when a new movie image file is created When the number of files exceeds 99 a new folder is created and it is stored as 101SSMOV D
127. will be protected e The indicator appears on the selected image o est oe ib in the full Dr display mode single image aoa TOE isplayed on the screen Photo images only e Protected images will show the indicator when they are displayed e f the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image K j aai KA protection page 53 Se een Zam F Video abo 60_ English DELETING IMAGES _ ah amp e This function works only in the Play mode You can delete undesired movie images recorded on the memory card If you want to delete the protected images you must first release the image protection An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode e The thumbnail index view of movie images appears e To see the thumbnail index view of photo images use the Joystick to select the photo tab Use the Joystick to select the image to delete then press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Delete Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option This File or All Files then press the Joystick e This File Deletes the selected file e All Files Deletes all images The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick r
128. y page 30 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the DVD camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer 98_ English maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE Your DVD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfil any guarantee obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years e For safekeeping of the DVD camcorder turn off the DVD camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor pages 16 18 Remove the memory card and DVD disc pages 32 52 Cautions when storing e Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season If you leave the DVD camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the DVD camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions If humidity is high the lens could become mouldy and the DVD camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the DVD camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or in
129. y level Disc format type DVD RW disc only Quality ECC N 2 CORES w N Anti Shake DIS Wind Cut Back Light Fader Light VP DX102 DX105 i only C Nite Zoom Digital Zoom position Date Time Manual Shutter anual Exposure Digital Effect anual Focus White Balance SFRSSSGSGS55SGEEDORI Scene Mode AE EASY Q Activate Control 02 DVD camcorder play mode 1 Movie play mode 2 Operating status Play Pause 3 Warning indicators and messages 4 Time code elapsed time 5 Storage media disc 6 Battery info remaining battery level 7 Disc Format RW Video VR mode only 8 Quality 9 AV In VP DX100i DX103i DX1 05i only 1 Voice plus 11 Movie No 2 Date Time 3 Volume control English _23 oreparation Digital camera record mode Record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages Time counter movie recording time Remaining time Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level The digital camera mode is only for the models J vP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i 24_ English The total number of recordable photo Back Light JJAHKAOVNASVUE UNE Zoom position Date
130. y take some time for the playback images to appear e Movies edited on a PC may not be displayed on this DVD camcorder e Movies recorded on another camcorder may not be played on this DVD camcorder 58_ English VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES e This function works only in the Play mode page 21 e You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memory card 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 e Adjust brightness or colour of the LCD screen page 79 2 Press the MODE button Use the Joystick to highlight the photo tab e The thumbnail index view of photo images appears e To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired photo image then press the Joystick e To view the previous image move the Joystick left e To view the next image move the Joystick right e To search for an image quickly move the Joystick right or left and hold Actually the image number is changed during search with images not changed 4 To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down e All the icons disappear or appear when you press Display IOI button on the camcorder e Loading time may vary depending on the image size e Any large sized image taken with another device will
131. ype of disc Especially more than 5 minutes may be required if there are a lot of movie images recorded on the disc RECORDABLE TIME Recordable time for movie images Storage DVD RW RW R DVD R DL Capacity Movie Quality ee gece Super Fine Approx 20min Approx 35min Fine Approx 30min Approx 53min Normal Approx 60min Approx 106min Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use The DVD camcorder provides three quality options for movie recordings Super Fine Fine and Normal The higher the quality setting is the more memory is used The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time will be However the picture quality will be lower Movie image files recorded on other equipment are not playable on this DVD camcorder 32_ English RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES ND camcorder mode recording olayoack e You should set the Storage mode switch to DISC before recording on a disc VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 e You can record movie images using the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only page 13 e This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the c
132. ystick down to select the desired option e Moving the Joystick down toggles between Auto Focus and Manual Focus 5 To exit press the Joystick repeatedly until the guide disappears STBY 0 00 59 0 01 00 GD am VR wt e Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode 62_ English MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode e For operation detai s see the corresponding page Recording menu items CARD Operating mode DISC VP DX103 i DX104 Default value Page DX105 i only Scene Mode AE o xX Auto 65 White Balance o o Auto 66 Exposure o o Auto 67 Anti Shake DIS o X Off 68 Digital Effect o x Off 69 Focus o o Auto 70 Shutter o X Auto 71 16 9 Wide o Xx On 72 Quality o X Fine 72 Wind Cut o X Off 73 Back Light o o Off 73 C Nite o X Off 74 Light VP DX102 DX105 i only K x am 2 Fader o X Off 75 Guideline o o Off 75 Digital Zoom o X Off 76 File No xX o Series 17 Disc Manage o X 47 51 e Some items wil possible X not possible not appear depending on the storage media type VP DX108 i DX104 DX105 i only e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grey menu items Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of the inoperable combinations of functions and menu items page 112 English _63 using the menu

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