Samsung SC-D103-XAP User Manual

Digital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read thisinstruction book thoroughly, and retain it forfuture referen

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions1010Precautions regarding the Lithium battery1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings

ENGLISH100100MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displa

Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.Power sourc

ENGLISH102102Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time a

TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode (SCD103/D105 only)slowThere is no Memory Card inthe camcorder.Insert a Memory Card.MEMORY C

ENGLISH104104Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact yournearest Samsung authorized service center.You cannot switch

Specifications• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio recording system

ENGLISH106106INDEXAccessories ... 12AF/MF ... 60Audio dubbing ...

ENGLISHELECTRONICS*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home PageUnited States http://www.samsungusa.comUnited Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.ukFra

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFeatures• MULTI OSD LANGUAGEYou can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish,Portuguese, German an

ENGLISHMake sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with yourdigital video camera.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery pack2. AC Pow

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Internal MIC2. Lens 3. Remote sensor(SCD105 only)4. Video Light(SCD103/D105 only)5.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View1. Function buttons2. PB ZOOM/MACRO3. DISPLAY4. V. LIGHT (SCD103/D105 only)5. Mode switch (ME

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever2. Focus adjustmentknob3. PHOTO button (see page 65)4. START/STOP button5. P

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Charging indicator2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Memory Card slot (SCD103/D105 only

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder17171. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY(see page 74)5. PHOTO Search6. A.DUB (see page

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1818OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 59)3.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter- Current still image/Total number of recordable st

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ENGLISHBattery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium batterywhen : - You purchase the camcorder.- The remote

Preparation✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and presetcontents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapter is removed

ENGLISHPreparation2222Adjusting the Hand StrapIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctlyadjusted before you begin your reco

ENGLISHPreparation2323Connecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to yourcamcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and A

ENGLISHPreparation2424Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤The amount of continuous recording time available depends on- The type and capacity of the ba

PreparationUsing the Lithium Ion Battery PackTable of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.✤ If you close the LCD screen, it swit

ENGLISHPreparation2626Battery level display•The battery level display indicates the amount of powerremaining in the battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20

ENGLISHPreparation2727Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not applyexcessive force. This may cau

Basic Recording2828ENGLISHMaking your First Recording1. Connect a Power source to thecamcorder. (see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC poweradapter) In

2929ENGLISHBasic RecordingSelecting OSD LANGUAGE✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French,Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.✤

ContentsPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ... 34Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ...

3030ENGLISHBasic RecordingWhen a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBYmode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will swit

3131ENGLISHBasic Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcordercorrectly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand st

3232ENGLISHBasic RecordingAdjusting the LCD✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid CrystalDisplay(LCD) screen, which enables you to

3333ENGLISHBasic Recording8. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECTfeature and press the ENTER button to sa

3434ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hold down the pow

3535ENGLISHAdjusting the LCD during PLAY✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode.

3636ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●Setting menu itemsUse of various Functions●MENUSUB MENUFUNCTIONSPageM.RECPLAYERCAMERAINITIALCLOCK SETSetting the time39W

3737ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingMENUSUB MENUFUNCTIONSPagePLAYERCAMERAMEMORYM. PLAY SELECTSelecting Storage Media (MPEG4,PHOTO) to playback98PHOTO QUALITY

3838ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingO : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode wi

3939ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●CLOCK SET✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC andM.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a t

ENGLISH44NITE PIX (0 lux recording)...66POWER NITE PIX...

4040ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WL. REMOTE (SCD105 only)✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER,M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The WL. REMOTE option al

Advanced Recording4141ENGLISH●DEMONSTRATION✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functionsthat are included with your camcorder so that yo

4242ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●PROGRAM AE✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speedsa

4343ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSetting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA andpr

4444ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC modeonly.✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a reco

4545ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingZooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size ofthe subject in a scene.For more prof

4646ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingZooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.Digital Zoom✤ Zooming more than 18x is achieved digi

4747ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a functi

4848ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The digital effects enable you to give

4949ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSelecting an effect1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the ME

Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ... 84MEMORY FILE NUMBER ...

5050ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode.✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play)mode a

5151ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode.✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bi

5252ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER(Audio dubbing) modes.✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind n

5353ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DATE/TIME✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.RECand M.PLAY modes.✤ The date and time are automatically r

5454ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●TV DISPLAY✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER,M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ You can select the output path of t

5555ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by usingthe MENU

5656ENGLISHAdvanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTERbutton, you can choose between preset

5757ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode.✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA

5858ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slowm

5959ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make goodrecordings. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.1. Set the po

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions66Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screenPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotati

ENGLISH6060✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables

Advanced Recording✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject isdarker than the background: The subject is in front of a

ENGLISH6262Advanced Recording✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using specialeffects s

Advanced Recording✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded taperecorded in

ENGLISH6464Advanced RecordingDubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.3. Press the

Advanced Recording1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.2 Press the PHOTO button. The still picture is recorded for about 6~7seconds. 3. After the PH

ENGLISH6666Advanced Recording✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.RECmode.✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record asubject in darkness.1. S

Advanced Recording✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject morebrightly in darkness than

ENGLISH6868Advanced Recording✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim.✤ The VIDEO LIGHT wo

Advanced Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be requiredfor more dramatic results.Note Please rotate the LCD screen caref

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programmaterials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may b

ENGLISH7070Playback✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.Playback on the LCD✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car o

PlaybackConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the camcorder and

ENGLISH7272Playback✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on thecamcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW but

PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD105 only) ●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV funct

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA andPLAYER modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to followi

PlaybackPB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Specia

ENGLISH7676PlaybackPB ZOOM✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or stillimage. 1. Press t

IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product

ENGLISH7878IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Ma

USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD to aPC without additional ad

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88Notes regarding the battery pack- Make sure that the battery pack is fullycharged before starting to record.-

ENGLISH8080USB interface ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanyingCD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF)T

USB interface Using the “removable Disk” function (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC withoutadditional add-o

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) (SCD103/D105 only)✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by thec

Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only)● Inserting the Memory Card1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Inser

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only)✤ The still images that you recorded are save

✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording whenstill images are stored on the Memory Card.✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follow

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded.Select the image quality1. Set the mode switch to M

Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card.Recording images to a Memory Card1. Set the mode switch t

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. (SCD103/D105 only)✤ You can record still image from a casset

Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the MemoryCard.✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. Single : To

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions99- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Couple

ENGLISH9090Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display (SCD103/D105 only)1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD.2. Set the power switch to PLAY

Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on acassette into a Memory Card.✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point whic

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera mode ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)print format.✤ You can automatically print images

Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected imageswill

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must f

Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completelydelete all images and options on the Memory Card, includingprotected

ENGLISH9696Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the MemoryCard. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as

Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes (SCD103/D105 only)1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position.2. Set the power switch

ENGLISH9898✤✤✤ Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback (SCD103/D105 only)✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.✤ You can play t

Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the packon the camco