Samsung VP-D103 Owner's manual

Digital Video Camco de
Owne ’s Inst uction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Cha ge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid C ystal Display
VP-D101(i)/D103(i)/
D105(i)
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
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AD68-00743K
AF
CCD
LCD
VP-D101(i)/D103(i)/
D105(i)
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE
93/68 CEE
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTODIS
PLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME

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Contents
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Features .............................................................................................................................. 11
Accessories Supplied with camcorder .............................................................................. 12
Front & Left View ............................................................................................................. 13
Left side View ................................................................................................................... 14
Right & Top View ............................................................................................................. 15
Rear & Bottom View ........................................................................................................ 16
Remote control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .................................................................... 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ...................................... 18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) .......................................................... 19
How to use the Remote Control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .......................................... 20
Battery nstallation for the Remote Control .............................................................. 20
Self Record using the Remote Control ..................................................................... 20
Lithium Battery nstallation ................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Hand Strap ................................................................................................. 22
Hand strap .................................................................................................................. 22
Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................................ 22
Attaching the Lens Cover .......................................................................................... 22
Connecting a Power Source .............................................................................................. 23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ........................................................... 23
To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)...............................23
Using the Lithium on Battery Pack ................................................................................ 24
Charging the Lithium on Battery Pack .................................................................... 24
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ................... 25
Battery level display .................................................................................................. 26
nserting and Ejecting a Cassette ..................................................................................... 27
Making your First Recording ........................................................................................... 28
Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ..................................................................................... 29
Record Search (REC SEARCH) .............................................................................. 30
Hints for Stable mage Recording .................................................................................... 31
Recording with the LCD monitor .............................................................................. 31
Recording with the Viewfinder ................................................................................ 31
Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................... 32
Using the V EWF NDER ................................................................................................ 33
Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................................... 33
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD......................................................... 34
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY .............................................................................. 35
BASIC Reco ding .................................................... 28
P epa ation .............................................................. 20
Notes and Safety Inst uctions ................................... 6
Getting to Know You Camco de ............................ 11
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[ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ......................................................................... 17
OSD ......................................................................18
OSD
[ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ....................................................................................... 19
OSD ........................................................................... 19
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Self Record ................................................................... 20
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REC SEARCH ......................................................................... 30
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LCD ........................................................................................... 31
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V EWF NDER ................................................................................. 33
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PLAY ............................................................. 35
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Contents
Controlling Sound from the Speaker .............................................................................. 35
Use of various Functions .................................................................................................. 36
Setting menu items ..................................................................................................... 36
Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode
(VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)......................................................................................... 37
Availability of functions in each mode ..................................................................... 38
CLOCK SET ............................................................................................................. 39
WL. REMOTE (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ............................................................ 40
BEEP SOUND (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) ...................................................... 41
SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D103i/D105i only) ........................................................... 42
DEMONSTRAT ON ................................................................................................ 43
PROGRAM AE ........................................................................................................ 44
Setting the PROGRAM AE ....................................................................................... 45
WHT. BALANCE (WH TE BALANCE) ................................................................ 46
Zooming n and Out ................................................................................................... 47
Tele MACRO ............................................................................................................. 47
Zooming n and Out with D G TAL ZOOM ............................................................ 48
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................. 48
D S (Digital mage Stabilizer) ................................................................................... 49
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT .................................................................... 50
Selecting an effect ...................................................................................................... 51
REC MODE .............................................................................................................. 52
AUD O MODE ......................................................................................................... 53
W ND CUT ............................................................................................................... 54
DATE/T ME .............................................................................................................. 55
TV D SPLAY ............................................................................................................ 56
Using Quick Menu ........................................................................................................... 57
Setting the Quick menu ............................................................................................. 58
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ........................................................................ 59
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ......................................................................... 60
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ............................................................................................ 61
AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 62
Auto Focusing ............................................................................................................ 62
Manual Focusing ........................................................................................................ 62
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ..................................................................................... 63
Fade n and Out ................................................................................................................. 64
To Start Recording ..................................................................................................... 64
To Stop Recording (use FADE N / FADE OUT) .................................................... 64
Audio dubbing (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .....................................................................65
Dubbing sound. ........................................................................................................... 65
Dubbed Audio Playback ............................................................................................ 66
PHOTO mage Recording ................................................................................................ 67
Searching for a PHOTO picture ................................................................................ 67
Advanced Reco ding ............................................... 35
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[ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ............................................................................... 37
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CLOCK SET ................................................................................ 39
WL.REMOTE [ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ....................................... 40
BEEP SOUND [ VP-D101i/D103i/D105i] ............................ 41
SHUTTER SOUND [ VP-D103i/D105i] .............................. 42
DEMONSTRAT ON .................................................................... 43
PROGRAM AE .................................................................... 44
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WHT.BALANCE WH TE BALANCE ............................................ 46
Zooming n and Out .................................................................. 47
TELE MACRO ............................................................................... 47
D G TAL ZOOM .............................................. 48
Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 48
D S Digital mage Stabilizer .......................................... 49
DSE Digital Special Effects ....................................... 50
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REC MODE ............................................................................... 52
AUD O MODE ............................................................................ 53
W ND CUT .................................................................................. 54
DATE/T ME / ............................................................................. 55
TV D SPLAY .............................................................................. 56
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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ................................ 59
SLOW SHUTTER .............................................................................. 60
EASY ....................................................................... 61
AF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus / .................................. 62
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BLC Back Light Compensation ........................................................ 63
Fade n and Out ................................................................................... 64
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FADE N / FADE OUT ......................................................... 64
[ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ................................................................... 65
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N GHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ................................................................................68
POWER N GHT CAPTURE..............................................................................................69
Using the V DEO L GHT (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .....................................................70
Various Recording Techniques ......................................................................................... 71
Tape Playback ................................................................................................................... 72
Playback on the LCD ................................................................................................. 72
Playback on a TV monitor ......................................................................................... 72
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ......................................... 72
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ............................. 73
Playback ..................................................................................................................... 73
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ..................................................................... 74
Playback pause ........................................................................................................... 74
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ............................................................................ 74
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ............................... 74
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ........... 75
X2 playback (Forward/Reverse ) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only).................................. 75
Reverse playback (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)........................................................... 75
ZERO MEMORY (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ................................................................ 76
PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) .................................................................... 77
PB ZOOM ........................................................................................................................ 78
Transferring EEE1394 (i.L NK)-DV standard data connections ................................... 80
Connecting to a DV device ........................................................................................ 80
Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................... 80
System requirements .................................................................................................. 81
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only)................. 81
Transferring a Digital mage through a USB Connection ............................................... 82
System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 82
nstalling DVC Media 5.1 Program................................................................................... 83
Using the “PC camera” function ................................................................................ 83
Using the “removable Disk” function ........................................................................ 84
Using the “USB streaming” function ......................................................................... 84
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................................................... 84
MEMORY ST CK (Optional Accessory).......................................................................... 85
Memory Stick Functions............................................................................................. 85
nserting and ejecting the Memory Card ................................................................... 86
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ................................................... 87
Contents
Playback .................................................................. 72
Reco ding in PLAYER mode (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) .............. 79
IEEE 1394 Data T ansfe ........................................... 80
USB inte face (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .......................... 82
Digital Still Came a mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .......... 85
N GHT CAPTURE 0 .........................................................68
POWER N GHT CAPTURE ........................................................69
V DEO L GHT [VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] .............................70
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A/V ............................................ 72
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PLAYER ...................................................................... 74
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/ ...................................................................................... 74
/ [ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ............................................... 74
[ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ............................................ 75
X2 / [ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ......................................... 75
/ [ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ............................................... 75
ZERO MEMORY [ VP-D103(i)/D105(i)]................................ 76
PB DSE ................................................................................... 77
PB ZOOM ........................................................................................... 78
EEE1394 i.L NK -DV .......................................................... 80
DV ..................................................................................................... 80
PC .......................................................................................................... 80
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DV [ VP-D101i/D103i/D105i].................................... 81
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DVC Media 5.1 ............................................................................................ 83
PC ...................................................................................... 83
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USB STREAM NG ............................................................................... 84
PC ..................................................................................................................... 84
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[VP-D101i/D103i/D105i] ................... 79
IEEE 1394 .................................................. 80
USB [VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ............................... 82
[VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] .......................... 85

mage Format ............................................................................................................. 87
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ................................................................................. 87
MEMORY F LE NUMBER ............................................................................................. 88
Selecting the image quality ............................................................................................... 89
Select the image quality ............................................................................................ 89
Number of images on the Memory Card .................................................................. 89
Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode .......................................... 90
Recording images to a Memory Card ........................................................................90
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ............................................... 91
Viewing Still images ......................................................................................................... 92
To view a Single image............................................................................................... 92
To view a slide show................................................................................................... 92
To view the Multi Display .......................................................................................... 93
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card .................................................... 94
Marking images for printing ............................................................................................. 95
Protection from accidental erasure .................................................................................... 96
Deleting Still images ......................................................................................................... 97
Formatting the Memory Card ........................................................................................... 98
Attention ..................................................................................................................... 98
MPEG RECORD NG ....................................................................................................... 99
Selecting the moving picture sizes ................................................................................. 100
MPEG Playback .............................................................................................................. 101
After finishing a recording .............................................................................................. 102
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...................................................................... 103
Cleaning the Video Heads ....................................................................................... 103
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...................................................................................... 104
Power sources .......................................................................................................... 104
Colour system .......................................................................................................... 104
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 105
Self Diagnosis Display ............................................................................................. 105
Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................ 105
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .. 106
Contents
Maintenance ........................................................... 100
T oubleshooting ...................................................... 103
Specifications ......................................................... 108
INDEX..................................................................... 109
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M.REC ..................................... 90
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MPEG ................................................................................................................... 99
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MPEG.................................................................................................................. 101
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M.REC/M.PLAY /
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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
66
Notes ega ding the otation of the LCD sc een
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects
the LCD screen to the Camcorder.
1. LCD screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD
screen.
■Open the LCD screen with your
finger.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the front.
5. Recording with the LCD screen
closed.
LCD
1.
2.
■LCD
3.
4.
5.
1
2
3
4
5
LCD open knob

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to
form inside the camcorder.
for example:
- When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location
(e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)
- When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g.
from inside to outside during the summer.)
2. f the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for
at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment
opened and the battery pack removed.
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature
(above 60°C or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of
moisture. f the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
Notes and Safety Inst uctions
Notes ega ding CAMCORDER
Notices ega ding COPYRIGHT (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only)
Notes ega ding moistu e condensation
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DVD
1.
:
-
-
2. DEW
1. 60°C 140°F
2.
VP-D101i/D103i/D105i

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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
88
Notes ega ding the batte y pack
- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged
before starting to record.
- To preserve battery power, keep your
camcorder turned off when you are not
operating it.
- f your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it
is left in STBY mode without being operated
for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it
will automatically turn itself off to protect
against unnecessary battery discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
- t is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making
a long recordings, because the LCD uses up more battery power.
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your
local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads
regularly. f a square block-shape distorts playback,
or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
f this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. t may damage the video heads.
Notes ega ding the Video Head Cleaning
-
-
- CAMERA
STBY
5
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*
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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
99
- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing
towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when
placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to
sunlight.
1. The LCD display has been manufactured
using high precision technology.
However, there may be tiny dots (red,
blue or green in colour) that appear on
the LCD display.
These dots are normal and do not affect
the recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors,
it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
f this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
- To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the
hand strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could
damage it.
Note ega ding the LENS
Notes ega ding elect onic viewfinde
Notes ega ding ‘Reco d’ o ‘Playback’ using the LCD
Notes ega ding the hand st ap
-
CCD Charge Coupled Device
1.
1.
2.
3.
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-
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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
1010
P ecautions ega ding the Lithium batte y
1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if
the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal
operation from time of installation.
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator
will display “---” when you set the DATE/T ME to ON.
n this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).
4. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Wa ning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of each of child en.
Should a batte y be swallowed, consult a docto
immediately.
1.
2. 6
3. /
---
CR 2025
4.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
and having the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.