Samsung VP-DX10 User Manual

VP-DX10VP-DX10HDVD Camcorderuser manualimagine the possibilitiesThank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, pleas

04_ English Deutsch _04 IMAGE MANAGEMENT7575 7677Protection from accidental erasureDeleting imagesCopying images from the built-in memoryEDITING MOVIE

94_ EnglishUSB interfaceThis chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions.✪ When connecting a USB

95_ EnglishINSTALLING THE CyberLink PowerDirectorPowerDirector is a software for easy of editing MPEG, AVI, and other video fi les, still images, and o

96_ EnglishUSB interface4. Confi rm your information and click “Next.”• It is possible to change the information.• The “Choose Destination Location”

97_ EnglishCONNECTING THE USB CABLETo copy the movie fi les and photo fi les to your PC, connect your DVD-Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable.1. Set t

98_ EnglishUSB interfaceVIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA• You can transfer or copy the fi les saved on built-in memory or memory card into PC usi

99_ EnglishStructure of folders and fi les on the storage media• The folder and fi le structure for the built-in memory or memory card is as follows:•

100_ EnglishTRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE DVD-Camcorder TO YOUR PCYou can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back.1. Execute the

101_ EnglishMAINTENANCE Your DVD-Camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below wi

102_ Englishmaintenance & additional informationCleaning and handling the Disc• Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbowcoloured si

103_ EnglishLCD screen• Do not leave the DVD-Camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• To prevent damage t

05_ English Deutsch _05 USB INTERFACE949495 9798 100System requirements Installing the CyberLink PowerDirectorConnecting the USB cableViewing the cont

104_ Englishmaintenance & additional informationOn charging the built-in rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery t

105_ English You must format a new disc before recording on it. When loading a DVD-RW disc you must format it in Video or VR mode. When loading

106_ EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and

107_ EnglishMessage Icon Informs that... ActionInsert CardThere is no memory card inserted in the card slot.Insert a memory card. Use another storage

108_ EnglishtroubleshootingPictBridgeMessage Informs that... ActionRead ErrorThere are some problems with file.Release the protection.Ink ErrorThere ar

109_ English✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before requesting service. If these instructions do not solve yo

110_ EnglishtroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionAn afterimage remains on the LCD screen.• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor o

111_ EnglishRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe recording stops automatically.• The internal temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Kee

112_ EnglishtroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe shutter sound is not heard when you record a photo image.• Set “Shutter Sound” to “On.”The

113_ English Adjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionFocus does not adjust automatically.• Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 62•

06_ EnglishThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of your DVD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information.introduction to

114_ EnglishtroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe Skip or Search function does not work properly.• If the temperature inside the camcorder i

115_ EnglishConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe computer does not recognise your camcorder.• Disconnect any other USB device than

116_ EnglishSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe playback screen is paused or distorted.• Check the system requirements to play a movie. page 94• Exit o

117_ EnglishspecificationsMODEL NAME: VP-DX10/VP-DX10HSystemVideo signalPALPicture compression formatMPEG-2Audio compression formatDOLBY® DIGITAL STE

DEUTSCHLANDAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine vierundzwanzig-monatige Garantie gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben. Die G

SchweizAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine Garantie von 12 Monaten gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben.Die Garantiezeit be

ÖsterreichAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine Garantie von 24 Monaten gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben. Die Garantiezei

121_ EnglishIf you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.contact SAMSUNG world

Dieses Zeichen ist auf dem Typenschild am Camcorder abgebildet.CE steht für “Conformité Européenne” (“Europäische Normierung”).Produkte, die dieses Ze

Finalise07_ English• Recording the movie or photo images pages 39-44• Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 46, 48

08_ Englishintroduction to basic features• You cannot use the following discs. - 5 inch (12cm) CD/DVD discs- CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+R (Single La

󱌮 󱌰 󱌲󱌴 󱌶 󱌸󱌺 󱌼 󱌾󱍀09_ EnglishWHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDERYour new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items

󱌰󱌲󱌴󱌶󱌸󱍂󱌰󱌰󱌰󱌲󱌲󱌲󱌴󱌴󱌴󱌶󱌶󱌶󱌸󱌸󱌸󱌺󱌮󱌼󱍃󱌾󱍀󱍁10_ EnglishFRONT AND RIGHT VIEW󱌮 Lens open/close switch 󱌰 Lens󱌲 Remote sensor󱌴 Light󱌶 Record/Ph

󱍀󱍁󱌮 󱌰󱌲󱌴󱌶󱌸󱌺󱌼󱌮󱌮󱌮󱌾11_ EnglishLEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM VIEW󱌮 EASY Q button󱌰 COPY/FINALIZE button󱌲 BATT. (Battery release) switch 󱌴 Battery pack󱌶 TFT LCD

󱌮󱌰󱌲󱌶󱌸󱌺󱌼󱍁󱍂󱍃󱌴󱌾󱍀12_ EnglishREAR AND TOP VIEW󱌮 Viewfi nder󱌰 Zoom (W/T) lever󱌲 PHOTO button󱌴 Focus adjustment knob󱌶 MODE button / Mode indicator (Movie

󱌮󱌰󱌲󱌴󱌶󱌸󱌼󱌾󱍁󱍂󱌺󱍀13_ EnglishREMOTE CONTROLgetting to know your DVD camcorder󱌮 START/STOP button󱌰 DISPLAY button󱌲 Skip ( / ) button󱌴 Stop () button󱌶 Pl

ii_ Englishkey features of your DVD camcorderHybrid 3 1/2 inch DVD disc camcorderDVD-V

140°󱌮 󱌰14_ EnglishpreparationThis section provides information on using this DVD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charg

Battery holder12315_ EnglishIINSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERYInstalling the button-type battery in the remote control1. Turn the battery holder cou

16_ EnglishpreparationCONNECTING A POWER SOURCE• There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD camcorder.• Do not use provid

17_ EnglishAbout battery packs• The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). However, when i

POWER switch18_ EnglishCharging the battery pack• Use IA-BP85SW battery pack only.• The battery pack may be charged a little at the time

19_ EnglishCharging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate

20_ EnglishTo check the remaining battery charge (Display / iCHECK) Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power, then press the Display (

21_ EnglishWhen using this camcorder fi rst time• When you use your DVD camcorder for the fi rst time or you reset it, you will see the “Date/Time Set

󱍎󱍆MFSSTBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min01/JAN/2007 00:00󱌮 󱌰 󱌲 󱌴 󱌶 󱌸 󱌺󱌼󱌾󱍁󱍂󱍃󱍄󱍅󱍆󱍇󱍈󱍉󱍊󱍋󱍌󱍍󱍎M1/25VR󱍀1/50211/ 25Insert Card22_ EnglishSCREEN INDICATORS• The OSD

60Min01/JAN/200700:0000:00:20 / 00:10:00100_0001󱌮 󱌰 󱌲 󱌴 󱌶 󱌸 󱌺󱌼󱌾󱍀󱍁󱍂󱍅󱍆󱍇󱍈󱍄VR󱍃10󱌶Activate Remote Control23_ EnglishMovie play mode󱌮 Movie play mode󱌰 Ope

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTKLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATPRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTKLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTL

2700060Min01/JAN/2007 00:00MFMInsert Card23󱌮 󱌰 󱌲 󱌴 󱌶 󱌸󱌺󱌼󱌾󱍀󱍁󱍂󱍃󱍄󱍅󱍆󱍇24_ EnglishPhoto record mode󱌮 Photo record mode󱌰 Operating mode󱌲 Warning indicator

1/1260Min01/JAN/200700:001100_0001Activate Remote Control󱌮 󱌲 󱌶 󱌸 󱌺󱌼󱌾󱍀󱍁󱍂󱍄󱍃󱍅󱌰󱌴Scene Mode(AE)White BalanceExposure1 / 4󱌮󱌰󱌲󱌴󱌶󱌸󱌺󱌼Anti-Shake(HIS)25_ English

Recording capacity (approx.)Remaining battery (approx.)Remaining battery (approx.)Remaining battery (approx.)Battery0%100%Memory (Fine)50%60 Min30 Min

STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min27_ EnglishUSING THE LCD ENHANCER ( )Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image on the LCD screen. This effect is

111Date/Time SetDate/TimeFile No.LCD Control1 / 428_ EnglishUsing the touch panelYou can play recorded images and set the f

USB Connect4 / 4LanguageA가Default SetCalibrationCal111Date/Time SetDate/TimeFile No.LCD Control1 / 4STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min29_ EnglishINITIAL

OKDate/Time Set0100JAN002007▼▲/:/Day Month Year111Date/Time SetDate/TimeFile No.LCD Control1 / 4STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min30_ EnglishSetting the

<Using Q.MENU button><Using Q.MENU button>StorageMemory DVD Card<Using Menu ( ) tab><Using Menu (<Using Menu () tab>MemoryD

label-pasting portion32_ English Method 2: Using a memory card (not supplied) • This DVD camcorder has multi card-slot for access to SDHC (Secure Di

<Usable memory cards><Usable memory cards>Terminals<MMCplus><SDHC memory card>Protection tab33_ EnglishSDHC memory card• SDHC

iv_ Englishimportant information on useBEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER• This DVD camcorder records video in MPEG 2 format and at Standard Resolution (SD-

34_ EnglishNote on use• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.• We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from mov

341pickup lens35_ English Method 3: Using a DVD disc • When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover, do not apply excess

<When a DVD-RW disc is formatted.><When a DVD-RW disc is formatted.>Format the disc?If not, remove the disc.VRVideo36_ EnglishWhen using a

37_ EnglishRecordable time and number of imagesRecordable time for movie imagesStorageDVD+RW/-RW/-RDVD+R DLBuilt-in memoryMemory card Capacity Movi

38_ English• The above figures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use.• The DVD camco

STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min 00:00:10 [95Min]60Min39_ EnglishrecordingBasic procedures to record

40_ English• The recorded movie image size is 720X576.• Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power

STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min60Min 2700060Min 2700060Min

<Movie record mode><Movie record mode><Movie record mode>STBY 00:00:00 [95Min]60Min42_ EnglishRECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS

60Min00:00:20 / 00:30:00100_000160Min00:00:20 / 00:30:00100_00011 / 260Min43_ EnglishCAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE P

v_ English• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.• Designs and specifications of the camco

44_ EnglishZOOMINGUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.This DVD-Camcorder allows you to record using optical 26x power zoom and

45_ EnglishYou can view recorded movie and photo images in the thumbnail index view and play them in various ways.CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE• You can

60Min100_000100:00:20 / 00:30:003 / 360Min46_ EnglishPLAYING MOVIE IMAGES• This function works only in the Play mode. page

47_ EnglishAdjusting the volume• Touch the Volume ( ) tab on the LCD screen.• You can control the volume by using decrease () or increase () tab on

48_ EnglishSlow playback• Whenever touching Reverse slow () / Forward slow () tab while paused, you can play the movie forward or reverse at the 1/2x

49_ EnglishTo view a slide showSet the slide show function for continuous display.1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab in the thumbnail index view or single-ima

50_ EnglishconnectionYou can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the DVD-Camcorder to a TV.CONNECTING TO A TV• T

51_ EnglishImage display depending on TV screen ratioRecording ratio Wide (16:9) TV 4:3 TVImages recorded in the 16:9 ratio (16:9 Wide: On)• Movie im

52_ Englishusing the menu itemsYou can use the DVD-Camcorder more easily by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting.HANDLING MENU AND

53_ English✪ Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed on this page. For example: setting the FocusWhen using the Menu ( ) tab

vi_ EnglishIMPORTANT NOTE• Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface w

54_ EnglishMENU ITEMS• Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording

55_ EnglishPlayback menu items ( )Operating modeMovie ( )Photo ( )Default valuePagePlay OptionX Play All 69Slide ShowX- 49Delete - 76Protect -

56_ EnglishQUICK MENU ITEMS• Accessible items in the quick menu vary depending on the operation mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding

57_ EnglishRECORDING MENU ITEMS ( )You can set up the menu items for movie and photo images recording.Scene Mode(AE)This DVD-Camcorder automatically s

58_ EnglishWhite BalanceThis DVD-Camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording co

59_ English• A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fl uorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour t

60_ English Deutsch _60Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too

61_ English Deutsch _61Digital EffectThe digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect f

62_ English Deutsch _62FocusThe DVD-Camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the DVD-Camcorder is turned on, auto focu

63_ English Deutsch _63• “Focus” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the scree

Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separ

64_ English Deutsch _64using the menu items• We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.• If you manually change the shutt

65_ English Deutsch _65• Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate ac

66_ English Deutsch _66Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject is in front of a window.- Th

67_ English Deutsch _67• The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places.• The LED light can be used with C. Nite function only.• When

68_ English Deutsch _68ResolutionYou can select the resolution of photo images to record.Settings ContentsOn-screen display1152x864 Select to record a

69_ English Deutsch _69PLAYBACK MENU ITEMYou can set up these menu items for playing movies.Play OptionYou can set up play options for movie image pla

70_ English Deutsch _70File No.File numbers are assigned to photo images in the order they were recorded. SettingsContentsOn-screen displaySeriesAssig

71_ English Deutsch _71Storage InfoIt shows you the storage information (the storage media, used space and available space, selected recording quality

72_ English Deutsch _72Beep SoundYou can turn the beep sound on or off. Settings ContentsOn-screen displayOff Cancels the beep sound. NoneOnWhen on, a

73_ English Deutsch _73TV DisplayThe TV Display function works in recording and play modes.You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Displa

02_ English Deutsch _02 contentsINTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES0606GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD CAMCORDER0909 10111213What’s included with your DVD camcord

74_ English Deutsch _74CalibrationThe items on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended

75_ English Deutsch _75image managementThis chapter describes information about movie or photo fi le management tools such as protection, deletion and

76_ English Deutsch _76image managementDELETING IMAGES ( (VR-RW))• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• You can erase the images rec

77_ English Deutsch _77COPYING IMAGES FROM THE BUILT-IN MEMORY ( )• You can copy images from the built-in memory onto a DVD disc or memory card.• Th

78_ English Deutsch _78You can edit recorded movie images in various ways.• Select the desired storage media to edit. • If the storage media is set

79_ English Deutsch _79COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES ( (VR-RW))• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21•

PLAYLISTWhat’s a Playlist?• You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded movie images. When creati

CREATING THE PLAYLIST ( (VR-RW))• This function works only in Play mode using the Q.MENU button. page 53• You

82_ English Deutsch _82editing movie imagesARRANGING THE ORDER OF MOVIE IMAGES WITHIN PLAYLIST ( (VR-RW))• This function works only in Play mode usi

OK01 / 0160MinPlaylistDelete fi les from playlist?Original fi le not deleted.YesNo1 / 1AddArrangeDeleteCopyOK1 / 160MinDelete83_ English Deutsch _83DELE

03_ English Deutsch _03 BEFORE RECORDING3131Selecting a storage mediaRECORDING39394142 43 44Recording movie imagesTaking photo imagesRecording with ea

84_ English Deutsch _84COPYING PLAYLISTS FROM THE BUILT-IN MEMORY ( )• This function works only in Play mode using the Q.MENU button. page 53• You

85_ English Deutsch _85You can manage a DVD disc for recording. DISC INFORMATION ( (-RW+RW-R+R DL))• This function works in both Movie mode and Play

86_ English Deutsch _86disc managementDISC FORMAT ( (-RW+RW))• This function works in both Movie mode and Play mode. page 21 • You can format a rec

87_ English Deutsch _87DISC FINALISATION ( (-RW-R+R DL))• This function works in both Movie mode and Play mode. page 21 • To play the contents of a

88_ English Deutsch _88disc management• The fi nalise function is not available at the battery level under ( ). • Once fi nalised, the movie images or

89_ English Deutsch _89Playing back a fi nalised disc on a DVD player / recorderTo playback a discYou can playback fi nalised DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)/+R

90_ English Deutsch _90DISC UNFINALISATION ( (-RW))• This function works in both Movie mode and Play mode. page 21• If a DVD-RW disc had been fi nal

91_ English Deutsch _91printing photo imagesYou can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to the DPOF-compatible printer or connecting

92_ Englishprinting photo imagesDIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE• If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, photo images can be printed easily

93_ EnglishPictBridge menuSetting the date/time imprint optionTouch the Menu () tab  “Date/Time”  “Off,” “Date,” “Time,” or “Date&Time”  Return