Samsung VP-X300L Specifications

ENGLISHMENUMODEDC INWTHOLDDISPLAYDELETEAD68-01228FOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and

ENGLISH1010Notices and Safety Precautions1010Notes Regarding the Battery Pack✤ We recommend using the original battery pack that is available at the

ENGLISH100100Connecting to a TV monitorYou can connect your Sports Camcorder directly to a TV set. Set the appropriate video input when viewing Sports

ENGLISH101101Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices Connecting to a VCR / DVD RecorderYou can connect your Sports Camcorder to a TV s

ENGLISH102102Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices Recording unscrambled content from other digital devicesYou can connect other ext

ENGLISH103103Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports CamcorderAfter using the Sports Camcorder✤ For safekeeping of the Sports Camcorder, fo

ENGLISH104104Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports CamcorderCleaning the Body✤ To Clean the Exterior of the Sports Camcorder✓ To clean t

ENGLISH105105Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports CamcorderRegarding the Battery Battery pack performance decreases when the surroundin

ENGLISH106106Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports CamcorderUsing the Sports Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or region has its own electric

ENGLISH107107TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized

ENGLISH108108TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes MeasureFocus does not adjust automaticallyFocus is set to manual modeRecording is being done in a

ENGLISH109109Using the MenuEffectOffArtMosaicSepiaNegativeMirrorB&WMovieWhite BalanceAutoDaylightFluorescentTungstenCustom2. Play1. RecordLockLock

ENGLISH1111Notices and Safety Precautions1111✤ Do not film with the Sports Camcorder lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage t

ENGLISH110110Using the Menu1. Record2. PlayVoice Recorder File Browser System SettingsDate/Time SetDate FormatYY/MM/ DDDD/MM/YYMM/DD/YYTime FormatDate

ENGLISH111111SpecificationsModel Name VP-X300/X300LThe Sports Camcorder SystemMovie Recording System MPEG4 AVI FormatMP3 Stereo PlayingVoice WAVE File

ENGLISH112112SpecificationsThe product design and specifications are subject to change without notice for better performance and quality.Model Name VP

ENGLISH113113Index- A -AC Power Adapter ... 13, 24AF(Auto Focus) ...

ENGLISH114114Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)The plug used on this product is a unitary transformer plug and is designed specifically for this Camc

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEIf you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNGcustomer care centre.ENGLISHNo

ENGLISHTHE SPORTS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in

ENGLISH1212● Multifunctional Sports Camcorder This Sport Camcorder packs various functions into one tiny device. This pocked-sized unit is a digita

ENGLISH13131313Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your Sports Camcorder.1. Lith

ENGLISH1414Rear & Left View1. LCD monitor2. DELETE button3. DISPLAY button4. Built-in speaker5. POWER button6. MP3/*External Camera Module HOLD sw

ENGLISH15151515Location of ControlsSide & Bottom View1. Lens2. Battery pack3. Battery eject switch4. Front cover5. USB port6. Built-in microphone7

ENGLISH1616Location of Controls1616External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only)1. Built-in microphone2. Lens3. Rubber Mount4. Picture Rotator5. Record/

ENGLISH1717Location of Controls : LCD Display1717OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode)Movie Record Mode1. Mode indicator2. Movi

ENGLISH1818Location of Controls : LCD DisplayOSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode)MP3 Mode1. Mode indicator2. File name indicator 3. Lock indicator4.

ENGLISH1919Location of Controls : LCD DisplayOSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode)1. Mode indicator 2. File name indicator 3.

ENGLISH22Contents22Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder ...

ENGLISH20201. Mode indicator 2. Current selected folder indicator3. Current selected file indicator4. Lock indicator5. Multi selection indicator6.

ENGLISH2121How to Use the Battery PackBattery Pack Installation / EjectionIt is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow

ENGLISH2222How to Use the Battery PackMaintaining the Battery Pack✤ The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F(0°C) and 1

ENGLISH2323Battery Level DisplayThe Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack.Tips for Battery Identificat

ENGLISH2424How to Use the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack[ Note ]✤ You may use the Sports Camcorder powered by the AC Power Adapter indoors whe

ENGLISH2525Getting StartedThe LED ColourThe LED Colour indicates the power or charge status.LED ColourBluePowerOnDC INRecording / Charging IndicatorLE

ENGLISH2626Getting StartedUsing the MODE buttonThe [MODE] button is used to change the Sports Camcorder mode. Available modes are Movie, MP3, Voice Re

ENGLISH2727Getting StartedUsing the Function buttonMove UpwardsFunction buttonConfirm SelectionSelect menuMove LeftMove DownwardsMove RightZoom out (▲

ENGLISH2828Getting StartedUsing the DISPLAY buttonUsing the DELETE buttonEach press of the [DISPLAY] button toggles the OSD indicator on and off.1. O

ENGLISH2929Getting StartedStructure of the Folders and FilesThe movie, music, voice files and so forth files are stored within the recording medium as

ENGLISH33Contents33The LED Colour ...

ENGLISH3030Getting StartedRecording Time and Capacity[ Notes ]✤ The recording time and capacity is an approximation.✤ The recording times shown are

ENGLISH3131Getting Started[ Notes ]✤ Number of MP3 files that can be saved is based on 128Kbps sampling / 4MB size.✤ Capacity may vary depending on

ENGLISH3232Getting StartedUsing a Memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)✤ Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.✤ Turning the power of

ENGLISH3333Inserting / Ejecting the memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)Getting Started1. Open the Front cover.2. Insert the memory card into the mem

3434Movie Mode11Recording ...35 Recording...

ENGLISH3535Movie Mode : RecordingRecordingYou can record movies and store it in the memory card.Refer to the page 92 for recording video using the Ext

ENGLISH3636Movie Mode : RecordingZooming In and OutZooming allows you to change the size of the subject captured in a scene.You can take advantage of

ENGLISH3737Movie Mode : PlayingPlaying Movie Files on the LCD monitorYou can view playback of movie files on the LCD monitor.1. Press the [POWER] but

ENGLISH3838Using the [W/T] switch in Movie Play mode, you can display multiple images on the LCD monitor.You can also select and play the desired movi

ENGLISH3939Movie Mode : Playing[PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]: Play or pause the movie file[W] switch: The Multi-view screen appears.[Joystick](left)

ENGLISH4444 Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) ...

ENGLISH4040Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the Movie SizeYou can set the movie files size. The file storage capacity depends on the

ENGLISH4141Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the Movie QualityYou can set the movie file's quality. The files storage capacity de

ENGLISH4242The White Balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions. The White Balance is used to preserve natural colours under different ligh

ENGLISH4343Program AE modes are preset automatic exposure modes based upon an internal computerprogramme. It allows you to adjust the aperture setting

ENGLISH4444Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the EffectYou can apply various digital effects to your recording.1. Press the [POWER] b

ENGLISH4545Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)The Electrical Image Stabilizer is a function that c

ENGLISH4646Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the FocusYou can set the focus depending on the subject or environment. In most situation

ENGLISH4747Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)The Backlight Compensation function helps to make the sub

ENGLISH4848Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options1234Setting the Digital ZoomZooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 100X when combined

ENGLISH4949Movie Mode : Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the Record ModeYou can set the proper record mode before starting movie file recording.1.

ENGLISH55 Viewing Files or Folders ...

ENGLISH5050You can record or play back the contents of the the Sports Camcorder (a memory card) onto an external device and vice versa. ➥pages 100~102

ENGLISH5151Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing OptionsDeleting Movie FilesYou can delete saved movie files.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sp

ENGLISH5252You can play all files continuously or play the selected file only. You can also set the repeat option for all files.1. Press the [POWER]

ENGLISH5353Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing OptionsLocking Movie FilesYou can lock saved important movie files from accidental deletion. Locked files

5454MP3 Mode22Storing MP3 in the Sports Camcorder ...55 Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder ...

5555ENGLISHYou can copy MP3 files from a PC to the Sports Camcorder while connected to the PC with a USB cable. Before your start! ◆ You can copy th

ENGLISH5656[ Notes ]✤ The MP3 file with tag information will display the artist name. MP3 files with no tag information will leave the item blank.✤

5757ENGLISHDeleting MP3 FilesYou can delete a selected MP3 file or group of MP3 files.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.◆ T

ENGLISH5858MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play OptionsSetting the Repeat PlayYou can repeat a selected MP3 file or a group of MP3 files, or play the MP3 f

5959ENGLISHMP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play OptionsSetting the EqualizerYou can choose an Equalizer mode for different types of music.1. Press the [PO

ENGLISH66Using USB Mode ...

ENGLISH6060MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play OptionsLocking an MP3 File in Full screenLocking MP3 FilesYou can lock saved important MP3 files from accid

61616161Voice Recorder Mode33Recording ...62 Recording Voice File

ENGLISH62626262Voice Recorder Mode : RecordingRecording Voice FilesThe built-in microphone allows users to record voices without any additional device

6363ENGLISH6363Voice Recorder Mode : PlayingPlaying Voice FilesYou can play back recorded voice files using the built-in speaker or the earphones.1.

ENGLISH64646464Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play OptionsDeleting Voice FilesYou can delete a selected voice file or a group of voice files.

6565ENGLISH6565Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play OptionsSetting the Play ModeYou can play all files continuously or play the selected file

ENGLISH66666666Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play OptionsLocking Voice FilesYou can lock saved important voice files from accidental erasure

6767Using File Browser44 Viewing Files or Folders ...68 Deleting Files or Folders ...

ENGLISH6868Using File BrowserYou can play back the stored file (AVI, MP3, WAV) in your Sports Camcorder.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sp

6969ENGLISHUsing File BrowserYou can delete the file (AVI, MP3, WAV) or folders you recorded.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcor

ENGLISH77 Regarding the Battery ...

ENGLISH70701Using File BrowserLocking FilesYou can lock the important files so they can not be deleted.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Spo

7171ENGLISH71711Using File BrowserViewing File InformationYou can see the file name, format, size and date. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on th

7272Setting the Sports Camcorder55Setting USB Mode ...73 Setting USB Mode ...

7373ENGLISHSetting USB ModeSetting the Sports Camcorder : Setting USB ModeBefore connecting your Sports Camcorder to a computer via USB, please set th

ENGLISH7474Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting MemorySetting the File No. FunctionYou can set the file numbers so that they reset each time the mem

7575ENGLISHSetting the Sports Camcorder : Setting MemoryFormatYou can format the memory card to erase all files.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn o

ENGLISH7676Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting MemoryViewing Memory SpaceYou can check used memory space and total memory space of the memory card.

7777ENGLISHSetting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting the LCD monitorAdjusting the LCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to com

ENGLISH78787878Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/TimeSetting Date&TimeYou can set the date/time using this menu.1. Press the [POWER]

7979ENGLISH7979Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/TimeSetting Date FormatYou can select the date format to display.1. Press the [POWER] bu

ENGLISH88Notices and Safety Precautions88Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder✤ Please note the following precautions for use:✤ Please keep th

ENGLISH80808080Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/TimeSetting Time FormatYou can select the time format to display.1. Press the [POWER] bu

8181ENGLISH8181You can set to display date and time on the LCD monitor.1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.◆ The Movie Record

ENGLISH82828282Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsSetting the Beep SoundYou can set the beep sound to on/off. When on, a beep w

8383ENGLISH8383Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings Setting Start-up ModeYou can select the starting mode displayed when you tur

ENGLISH84848484Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsResetting the Sports CamcorderYou can reset the Sports Camcorder to the defau

8585ENGLISH8585Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsSelecting LanguageYou can select the desired language of the Sports Camcorder

ENGLISH86868686Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsTo save battery power, you can set the <Auto Shut off> function which t

8787ENGLISH8787Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsThe Demonstration function will allow you to view all the functions that the

ENGLISH88888888Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System SettingsYou can see the firmware version information.1. Press the [POWER] button to

8989ENGLISH8989Setting the Sports Camcorder : Using USB ModeYou can transfer the files to your PC.Before your start! You can copy the files when <

ENGLISH99Notices and Safety Precautions99✤ A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Sports Camcorder.For Exa

ENGLISH9090You can use your Sports Camcorder as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and other PC camera applications. Before your start!

9191Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only)66Recording with the External Camera Module ...92 Recording Movie using

ENGLISH9292 Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) : Wearing the External Camera ModuleRecording Movie using the External Camera Modul

9393ENGLISHMounting the External Camera Module on Rubber Mount1 21. Set the Rubber Mount receptacle of the External Camera Module to the screw of Rub

ENGLISH9494Using the Long Mount BandWhile the Sports Camcorder is inside your carrying case or backpack, you can attach the External Camera Module mou

9595Miscellaneous Information77USB Interface Environment ...96 USB connection to a computer .

ENGLISH9696USB connection to a computer Only Microsoft (Windows)–provided drivers can guarantee the compatibility of USB High Speed.✤ Windows 2000: S

ENGLISH9797Miscellaneous Information : Installing SoftwareInstalling DV Media ProYou need to install DV Media Pro to play back recorded movie files or

ENGLISH9898Miscellaneous Information : Installing SoftwareUlead Video StudioApplication Installation - MediaOne Gallery Installation1. Click “MediaOn

ENGLISH9999Connect to a PC with the provided USB cable. You can view your files on your PC.Before your start! You can transfer the files when <US