Samsung VP-D903 Owner's manual

AD68-00792L
AF
CCD
LCD
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Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
VP-D903(i)/D903D(i) VP-D903(i)/D903D(i)
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE
93/68 CEE
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.D B
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTODISPLAY
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 ............................................................................................................ 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ................................ 18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes) ........... 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) .................................................... 19
How to use the Remote Control ................................................................................ 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 ......................................................................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 Recording ............................................................... 28
Preparation ......................................................................... 20
Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................. 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................... 11
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OSD ................................................................18
M.REC M.PLAY .. 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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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....................................................................................................................... 36
Availability of functions in each mode ................................................................ 37
CLOCK SET ....................................................................................................... 38
WL. REMOTE .................................................................................................... 39
BEEP SOUND .................................................................................................... 40
SHUTTER SOUND ............................................................................................. 41
DEMONSTRAT ON ........................................................................................... 42
PROGRAM AE ................................................................................................... 43
Setting the PROGRAM AE ................................................................................. 44
WHT. BALANCE (WH TE BALANCE) ........................................................... 45
Zooming n and Out with D G TAL ZOOM ...................................................... 46
Zooming n and Out ............................................................................................. 46
Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................... 47
E S (Electronic mage Stabilizer) ........................................................................ 48
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT .............................................................. 49
Selecting an effect ................................................................................................ 50
MEMORY M X .................................................................................................... 51
Recording Superimposed images on a tape.......................................................... 52
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................................................... 53
FLASH SELECT................................................................................................... 53
REC MODE ........................................................................................................ 54
AUD O MODE ................................................................................................... 55
W ND CUT ......................................................................................................... 56
DATE/T ME ........................................................................................................ 57
TV D SPLAY ...................................................................................................... 58
Using Quick Menu ..................................................................................................... 59
Setting the Quick menu ........................................................................................ 60
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ................................................................... 61
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ................................................................... 62
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...................................................................................... 63
AF/MF(Auto Focus/Manual Focus) ........................................................................... 64
Auto Focusing ...................................................................................................... 64
Manual Focusing .................................................................................................. 64
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ............................................................................... 65
Fade n and Out ........................................................................................................... 66
To Start Recording ............................................................................................... 66
To Stop Recording (use FADE N / FADE OUT) .............................................. 66
Audio dubbing ............................................................................................................ 67
Advanced Recording .......................................................... 36
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CLOCK SET ...............................................................................38
WL. REMOTE ................................................................................... 39
BEEP SOUND ............................................................................. 40
SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................................... 41
DEMONSTRAT ON .................................................................. 42
PROGRAM AE .................................................................. 43
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WHT.BALANCE WH TE BALANCE ) ....................................... 45
D G TAL ZOOM ......................................... 46
Zooming n and Out ............................................................... 46
Digital Zoom .............................................................................. 47
E S ( ) ................................................................................... 48
DSE Digital Special Effects .................................. 49
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MEMORY M X ............................................................................ 51
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REC MODE ............................................................................... 54
AUD O MODE .................................................................. 55
W ND CUT ................................................................................ 56
DATE/T ME / .............................................................................. 57
TV D SPLAY ............................................................................. 58
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EASY ................................................................. 63
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BLC Back Light Compensation ..................................................... 65
Fade n and Out ............................................................................. 66
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Dubbing sound....................................................................................................... 67
Dubbed Audio Playback ...................................................................................... 68
PHOTO mage Recording .......................................................................................... 69
Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................... 69
Various Recording Techniques ................................................................................... 70
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................. 71
Playback on the LCD ........................................................................................... 71
Playback on a TV monitor ................................................................................... 71
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks .................................... 71
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ........................ 72
Playback ................................................................................................................ 72
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ............................................................... 73
Playback pause ..................................................................................................... 73
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ........................................................................ 73
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) ...................................................................... 73
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) .................................................. 74
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ......................................................................... 74
Reverse playback................................................................................................... 74
ZERO MEMORY ...................................................................................................... 75
Transferring EEE1394 (i.L NK)-DV standard data connections ............................. 77
Connecting to a DV device .................................................................................. 77
Connecting to a PC .............................................................................................. 77
System requirements ............................................................................................ 78
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D903i/D903Di only)..................... 78
Transferring a Digital mage through a USB Connection ......................................... 79
System Requirements .................................................................................................. 79
nstalling DVC Media 6.1 Software ............................................................................ 80
Connecting to a PC ..................................................................................................... 81
MEMORY ST CK (Optional Accessory).................................................................... 82
Memory Stick Functions ....................................................................................... 82
nserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ............................................................ 83
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ............................................ 84
mage Format ....................................................................................................... 84
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ........................................................................... 84
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Playback ............................................................................. 71
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D903i/D903Di only) ................. 76
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ................................................... 77
SB interface .................................................................... 79
Digital Still Camera mode.................................................... 82
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A/V ........................................... 71
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PLAYER .................................................................. 73
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X2 / .................................................................................. 74
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ZERO MEMORY .............................................................................. 75
EEE 1394 (i.L NK) DV ..................................................... 77
DV ................................................................................................ 77
PC ..................................................................................................... 77
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DV VP-D903i/D903Di .................................... 78
USB ................................................................................. 79
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DVC Media 6.1 ....................................................................................... 80
PC ............................................................................................................ 81
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PLAYER VP-D903i/D903Di ............. 76
IEEE 1394 ............................................................ 77
SB .............................................................................. 79
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Specifications .................................................................... 107
INDEX................................................................................ 108
Selecting the image quality ......................................................................................... 85
Select the photo quality ....................................................................................... 85
Number of images on the Memory Stick ............................................................ 85
Selecting the recording image size .............................................................................. 86
Selecting the moving picture size ................................................................................ 87
Recording images continuously................................................................................... 88
Select the CONT NUOUS SHOT ........................................................................ 88
Setting the File Number ............................................................................................... 89
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ................................... 90
Recording images to a Memory Stick ................................................................. 90
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ......................................... 91
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick .............................................. 92
MJPEG RECORD NG ............................................................................................... 93
Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY ST CK ............................................. 93
Viewing still images/moving pictures ........................................................................ 95
To view a Single image ......................................................................................... 95
To view a slide show ............................................................................................. 96
To view the Multi Display .................................................................................... 96
Marking still images for printing ................................................................................ 97
Protection from accidental erasure .............................................................................. 98
Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ....................................................................... 99
Formatting the Memory Stick ................................................................................... 100
Attention ............................................................................................................. 100
After finishing a recording ........................................................................................ 101
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ................................................................ 102
Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................................................. 102
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................ 103
Power sources ..................................................................................................... 103
Colour system ..................................................................................................... 103
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 104
Self Diagnosis Display ....................................................................................... 104
Moisture Condensation ...................................................................................... 104
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode .......................................... 105
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Maintenance ...................................................................... 101
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 104
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Memory Stick ........................................................................... 90
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MJPEG ............................................................................................................ 93
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen
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.
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A LCD Monitor is opened applying
a finger to LCD open knob.
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.
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DVD
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2. DEW
1. 60°C 140°F
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VP-D903i/D903Di
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 regarding CAMCORDER
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D903i/D903Di only)
Notes regarding moisture condensation
Notes and Safety Instructions
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STBY 5
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- 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 located correctly and firmly in 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
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.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Notes regarding the battery pack
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

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Record Playback
- 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.
2. Do not pick up the camcorder using the viewfinder.
3. Excessive force when pulling the viewfinder out may damage it.
1. The LCD display has been manufactured
using high precision tech-nology.
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 regarding the LENS
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD
Notes regarding the hand strap
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CR 2025
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
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.
Warning: Keep the LITHI M BATTERY out of reach of children.
Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
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.