Samsung VP-D903 Owner's manual

AD68-00792L
AF
CCD
LCD
ENGLISH
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
/AF / MF ............................................................................ 64
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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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M.REC
Memory Stick ........................................................................... 90
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MJPEG ............................................................................................................ 93
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LCD
1.
2.
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LCD
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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.
1
2
3
4
5
LCD
pen kn b

DVD
1.
:
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-
2. DEW
1. 60°C 140°F
2.
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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- CAMERA
STBY 5
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*
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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 regarding the battery pack
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

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CCD Charge Coupled Device
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
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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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2. 6
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CR 2025
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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.

•
OSD
•
EEE 1394 i.L NK™ i.L NK
DV
VP-D903/D903D
•SB
USB
• PHOTO
PHOTO Camera
• 900x
900
• Colour TFT LCD TFT
•EIS
E S
•
DSE Digital Special Effects
• BLC Back Light Compensation
BLC
• Program AE
Program AE
•
■
■USB
• MJPEG
MJPEG
•CCD
1.0 CCD
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Features
•M LTI OSD LANG AGE
You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish,
talian, Polish and Dutch.
•Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the EEE 1394 (i.L NK™ : i.L NK is a serial data transfer protocol and
inter-connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both
moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit
various images. (VP-D903/D903D is not able to receive digital data from another DV
Device)
•SB interface for digital image data transfer
You can transfer still images/movies to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on
card.
•PHOTO
The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in
Camera mode.
•900x Digital zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
•Colour TFT LCD
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to
review your recordings immediately.
•Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
The E S compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high
magnification.
•Various digital effects
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding
various special effects.
•Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're
recording.
•Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of
scene/action to be filmed.
•Digital Still Camera function
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Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and playback standard still images.
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You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the
USB interface.
•MJPEG Recording
MJPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick.
•Mega-pixel CCD
Your camcorder incorporates a 1.0mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still images can be
recorded to a Memory Stick.
•Built-in Flash
You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-
in Flash.
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1.
2.
AA-E8
3.
4. A/V /
5.
6.
CR2025, 2
7.
8.
9. USB
10. CD
11. USB
12.
13. S-
14. Scart
15.
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital
video camera.
Basic Accessories
1. Lithium on Battery pack
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
3. AC Cord
4. AUD O/V DEO Cable
5. nstruction Book
6. Lithium batteries for
Remote Control and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)
7. Remote Control
8. Shoulder strap
9. USB cable
10. Software CD
11. USB Audio Cable
12. Lens Cover
Optional Accessory
13. S-V DEO Cable
14. Scart adapter
15. Memory Stick
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Accessories Supplied with camcorder
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
4. A DIO/VIDEO Cable
7. Remote Control
10. Software CD
3. AC cord
6. Lithium batteries
(CR2025, 2 EA)
5. Instruction Book
9. SB cable
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
8. Shoulder strap
11. SB Audio Cable 12. Lens Cover
13. S-VIDEO Cable 14. Scart adapter 15. Memory Stick

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2. 53
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5. 33
6. EASY
63
7. TFT LCD
32
Front & Left View
1. Lens
2. Built-in Flash
(see page 53)
3. Remote sensor
4. Internal MIC
5. Viewfinder
(see page 33)
6. EASY Q button
(see page 63)
7. TFT LCD monitor
(see page 32)
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2. Built-in Flash
4. Internal MIC
3. Rem te sens r
1. Lens
5. Viewfinder
7. TFT LCD m nit r
6. EASY Q butt n

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3. 51 /
96
4.
5. /
6. S-
7. MEN
8. MEN
(MEN /VOL ME/MF)
( / )
9.
10. Audio/Video /
11. DC
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Left Side View
2. Speaker
3. MEMORY MIX (CAMERA)
(see page 51)/S.SHOW
(M.PLAY) (see page 96)
4. DISPLAY (see page 19)
5. Mode switch (MEMORY
STICK/TAPE)
6. S-VIDEO jack
7. MEN button
8. MEN Selector
(MEN /VOL ME/MF)
9. External MIC in
10. Audio/Video jack
11. DC jack
1. Functi n butt ns
2. Speaker
3. MEMORY MIX/S.SHOW
4. DISPLAY
5. M de switch
7. MENU butt n
8. MENU Select r
(MENU/VOLUME/MF)
9. External MIC in
10. Audi /Vide jack
6. S-VIDEO jack
REC SEARCH FADE BLC
REV FWD
EASY
MULTI DISP.
11. DC jack
1. Function buttons
PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY
- EASY M LTI DISP.
: (REW) REC SEARCH – REV
: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD
: (PLAY/ST LL) FADE MJPEG PLAY/ST LL
: (STOP) BLC -
- EASY MULT D SP.
: (REW) REC SEARCH -
()( -)
: (FF) REC SEARCH +
( ( +)
: (PLAY/ST LL) FADE( ) MJPEG /
( / )
: (STOP) ( ) BLC( )-

1. 46
2. PHOTO
69
3. 33
4. START/STOP
/
5. CAMERA
PLAYER
23
6. 62
7. DV 77
8. SB 79
9.
Right & Top View
1. Zoom lever
(see page 46)
2. PHOTO button
(see page 69)
3. Focus adjustment knob
(see page 33)
4. START/STOP button
5. Power switch
(CAMERA or PLAYER)
(see page 23)
6. Slow shutter (see page 62)
7. DV jack (see page 77)
8. SB jack (see page 79)
9. Hook for handstrap
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7. DV jack
8. USB jack
9. H k f r handstrap
6. Sl w shutter
1. Z m lever
2. PHOTO butt n
4. START/STOP butt n
5. P wer switch
3. F cus adjustment kn b

1. (21 )
2. (24 )
3. (83 )
4.
5.
6. TAPE EJECT
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Rear & Bottom View
1. LITHI M Battery Cover (see page 21)
2. Charging indicator (see page 24)
3. Memory Stick slot (see page 83)
4. Battery Release
5. Tripod receptacle
6. TAPE EJECT
6. TAPE EJECT5. Trip d receptacle
3. Mem ry Stick sl t
1. LITHIUM Battery C ver
4. Battery Release
2. Charging indicat r

1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP /
3. SELF TIMER
20
4. ZERO MEMORY
75
5. PHOTO SEARCH
69
6. A.D B
67
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. ( , )
(73 )
11. F.ADV 74
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
73
15. DATA/TIME /
16. X2 74
17.
18.
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)
4. ZERO MEMORY
(see page 75)
5. PHOTO Search
(see page 69)
6. A.D B (see page 67)
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Direction ( , )
(see page 73)
11. F. ADV (see page 74)
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW) (see page 73)
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 74)
17. Zoom
18. Display
Remote control
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Directi n
18. DISPLAY
17. Z m
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME
14. (SLOW)
13. (STILL)
11. F. ADV
12. (STOP)
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OSD
126
2. Easy 63
3. DSE Digital Special Effects
49
4. Program AE 43
5. White Balance 45
6. BLC Back Light Compensation
65
7. 64
8. 61
9. 46
10. 51
11. /57
12. SB 79
13. 39
14. 56
15. 55
16. 75
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22. 20
23. EIS 48
24. 35
25. 68
26. DV IN DV (VP-D903i/D903Di) 78
27. 7
28.
29. 53
30. 62
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OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)
1. Battery level (see page 26)
2. Easy mode (see pages 63)
3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode
(see page 49)
4. Program AE (see page 43)
5. White Balance mode (see page 45)
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation)
(see page 65)
7. Manual focus (see page 64)
8. EXPOS RE and Shutter speed (see page 61)
9. Zoom position (see page 46)
10. Memory Mix (see page 51)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 57)
12. SB (see page 79)
13. WL. REMOTE (see page 39)
14. WIND C T (see page 56)
15. Audio recording mode (see page 55)
16. Zero memory indicator (see page 75)
17. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)
18. Tape Counter
19. Operating mode
20. Record speed mode
21. PHOTO mode
22. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)
23. EIS (see page 48)
24. Volume control (see page 35)
25. Audio playback channel (see page 68)
26. DV IN(DV data transfer mode)
(VP-D903i/D903Di only) (see page 78)
27. DEW (see page 7)
28. Message Line
29. FLASH mode (see page 53)
30. SLOW SH TTER (see page 62)
OSD in CAMERA mode
TAPE !
MF
M.OVERLAP
MIRROR
SH TTER
ZOOM
SH TTER
EXPOS RE
S1/25
EASY M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
5 5 min
1 6 bit
15 : 00
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
REC
EXPOS RE
BLC
1
2
3
4
6
5
10
7
30
9
8
23 22 21 20 19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
29
11
28
OSD in PLAYER mode
. . . C
SO ND [ 2 ] M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
5 5 min
1 6 bit
VOL. [ 1 1 ]
DV
1 5 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
25
28
27
21 20 19
26
24 11

A. 84
B.
- /
C.
D.
E. 85
F. 98
G. 97
H. 96
I. MJPEG 87
J. 86
K. 88
L. MJPEG
/OSD On Screen Display
●/
D SPLYA
-
-
CAMERA
STBY REC EASY.Q
3
PLAYER Function
3
●/DATE/TIME /
-DATE/T ME /
-DATE/T ME /
DATE/T ME /57
-Quick Menu /DATE/T ME
/59 CAMERA / M.REC
M.REC M.PLAY
A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)
B. Image counter
- Current still image/Total number of recordable still
images.
C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator
D. Image recording and loading indicator
E. Photo Quality (see page 85)
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 98)
G. Print Mark (see page 97)
H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 96)
I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 87)
J. Image Size (see page 86)
K. Continuous Shot (see page 88)
L. Remaining Memory (MJPEG)
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)
●Turning OSD on/off
Press the D SPLAY button on the left side panel.
- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on
and off.
- When you turn the OSD off,
In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q
modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when
the OSD is turned OFF. A key input will be
displayed for 3 seconds then turn off.
In PLAYER mode: When you press any function
button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3
seconds before it turns off.
●Turning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/T ME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or
OFF.
- To turn the DATE/T ME on or off, access the menu and change the
DATE/T ME mode. (see page 57)
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/T ME ON or OFF. (see
page 59) (only in CAMERA/M.REC mode)
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes)
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OSD in M.REC mode
[2 2 / 2 0 0 ]
3 2 0 0 2 min
1152
H
SF
1 2 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
MF
OSD in M.PLAY mode
MEMORY STICK !
SLIDE
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1
[2 2 / 2 4 0]
0 0 1
1 0 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
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-
-
✤
✤
Self Record
Self Timer
10
1. CAMERA
2. SELF T MER
3. START/STOP /
- 10 .
- , ,
- , .
4. , / .
Battery Installation for the Remote Control
✤You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :
- You purchase the camcorder.
- The remote control doesn’t work.
✤Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following
the + and - markings.
✤Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
Self Record using the Remote Control
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the
recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the SELF T MER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed
in the LCD.
3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.
- Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
- n the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster,
then recording starts automatically.
- f you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording, press
the SELF T MER button.
4. Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.
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How to use the Remote Control
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.D B
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
Self
Timer