Samsung VP-DX103 User Manual

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04_ English Greek _04contentsUSING THE MENU ITEMS626263657878Handling menusMenu itemsRecording menu itemsPlayback menu itemSetting menu itemsPRINTING

94_ English Greek _94CONNECTING 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

95_ English Greek _95VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA• You can transfer or copy the fi les saved on the memory card into PC using USB cable.1. S

96_ English Greek _96connecting to a PC(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media• The folder and fi le stru

97_ English Greek _97TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE DVD CAMCORDER TO YOUR PCYou can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back.1. Exe

98_ English Greek _98USING THE PC CAM FUNCTION• This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode. page 21• To use the PC Cam function, the

99_ English Greek _99MAINTENANCE Your DVD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions

100_ English Greek _100Cleaning and handling the Disc• Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow-coloured side) of the disc with your fin

101_ English Greek _101LCD screen• Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• To preve

102_ English Greek _102Disc-type descriptionDisc TypeDVD-R (3 1/2˝ )DVD+R DL (3 1/2˝ )DVD-RW (3 1/2˝ )DVD+RW (3 1/2 “)Mode– – VR (Video Recording)Vid

103_ English Greek _103 Discs must be finalised before it can be played on standard DVD players/recorders. Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compati

05_ English Greek _05MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION99100103Maintenance Additional informationlUsing your DVD camcorder abroadTROUBLESHOOTIN

104_ English Greek _104TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the

105_ English Greek _105Message Icon Informs that... ActionRecovering Data...Don’t power offWhile recording, if the power is suddenly turned off, file w

106_ English Greek _106PictBridge (VP-DX103(i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)Message Informs that... ActionRead ErrorThere are some problems with file.Release

107_ English Greek _107✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before requesting service. If these instructions do n

108_ English Greek _108troubleshootingDiscsSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe disc cannot be removed.• Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensa

109_ English Greek _109Symptom Explanation/SolutionThe actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time.• The estimated recording time

110_ English Greek _110troubleshootingAdjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionFocus does not adjust automatically.• Set “Focu

111_ English Greek _111Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD players, etc)Symptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot view the image or hear the s

112_ English Greek _112troubleshootingOverall operationsSymptomExplanation/SolutionThe date and time are incorrect.• Has the camcorder been left unus

113_ English Greek _113specificationsMODEL NAME: VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i )SystemVideo signal PALPicture compression format

06_ English Greek _06This chapter introduces the basic features of your DVD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information.introduction

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07_ English Greek _07You must fi nalise the disc in advance to view the movie images recorded on a DVD camcorder on other DVD devices. (Finalise is the

08_ English Greek _08introduction to basic features• You cannot use the following discs.- 5 inch (12cm) CD/DVD discs- CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+R (

09_ English Greek _09WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDERYour new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is mis

10_ English Greek _10FRONT AND RIGHT VIEWgetting to know your DVD camcorder󱌮 Lens open/close switch 󱌰 Lens󱌲 Remote sensor(VP-DX102/DX104/DX105(i )

11_ English Greek _11LEFT AND BOTTOM VIEW󱌮 Display ( ) button 󱌰 EASY Q button󱌲 Built-in speaker󱌴 FINALIZE button󱌶 BATT. (battery release) switch󱌸

12_ English Greek _12REAR AND TOP VIEWgetting to know your DVD camcorder 󱌮 Viewfi nder 󱌰 Zoom (W/T) lever/ Volume control󱌲 PHOTO button (VP-DX103( i

13_ English Greek _13REMOTE CONTROL (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105(i ) only)󱌮 START/STOP button󱌰 DISPLAY button󱌲 Skip ( / ) button󱌴 Stop () button󱌶 Play/Pause

ii_ English Greek _iikey features of your DVD camcorder3 1/2 inch DVD disc camcorderDVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL (Dua

14_ English Greek _14INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERYInstallation for the internal clock (battery release) switch1. Open the LCD screen, then slide

15_ English Greek _15HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDERAttaching a grip beltInsert your right hand from the bottom of the DVD camcorder up to the base of your

16_ English Greek _16CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK • There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD camcorder.• Do not use provid

17_ English Greek _17About battery packs• The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). Howev

18_ English Greek _18Charging the battery pack• Use IA-BP80W battery pack only.• The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.1.

19_ English Greek _19Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.)For your reference, the ap

20_ English Greek _20Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptorIt is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder f

21_ English Greek _21BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATIONTurning the DVD camcorder on and offYou can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch

22_ English Greek _22SCREEN INDICATORS• This OSD indicators are based on DVD-RW disc.• The above screen is an example for explanation: It is differe

23_ English Greek _23DVD camcorder play mode󱌮 Movie play mode󱌰 Operating status (Play/Pause)󱌲 Warning indicators and messages󱌴 Time code (elapsed time

iii_ English Greek _iiisafety warningsWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNINGMeans that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

24_ English Greek _24Digital camera record mode󱌮 Record mode󱌰 Operating mode (STBY (standby) or ●(recording))󱌲 Warning indicators and messages󱌴 Time c

25_ English Greek _25Digital camera play mode (Video)󱌮 Video play mode󱌰 Operating status (Play/Pause)󱌲 Time code (elapsed time)󱌴 Warning indicators an

26_ English Greek _26USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTONSwitching the information display modeYou can switch between the on-screen information display modes:

27_ English Greek _27USING THE LCD SCREENAdjusting the LCD screen1. Open up the LCD screen 90° with your fi nger.2. Rotate it to the best angle to re

28_ English Greek _28INITIAL SETTING: OSD LANGUAGE & DATE AND TIME• Initial setting is available in all operating modes. page 21• To read the m

29_ English Greek _29Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this DVD camcorder for the fi rst time.The recording date/time is record

30_ English Greek _30DVD camcorder mode: before recordingSELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (VP-DX103/DX104/DX105( i ) only)You can record movie and photo im

31_ English Greek _31• Move the grip belt so it does not interfere with inserting or ejecting the disc.• The disc cover can be opened when the devic

32_ English Greek _32Removing a disc1. Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.• The disc cover will partially open.2. Gently open the

33_ English Greek _33DVD camcorder mode: recording/playbackRECORDING MOVIE IMAGES• You should set the Storage mode switch to DISC before recording on

iv_ English Greek _ivimportant information on useBEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER• This DVD camcorder records video in MPEG2 format in the DVD camcorder m

34_ English Greek _34• The recorded movie image size is 720X576.• Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary batt

35_ English Greek _35RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY.Q MODE)• With the EASY.Q function, most of the DVD camcorder settings are automatically

36_ English Greek _36CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE PLAYBACK(VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)• This function works only in the Play mo

37_ English Greek _37ZOOMINGUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.This DVD camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power

38_ English Greek _38PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• You can switch to the Play mode by using the MODE bu

39_ English Greek _39Adjusting the volume• You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback.• You can hear the recorded sound from

40_ English Greek _40DVD camcorder mode: editing movie imageDELETING IMAGES ( ( ))• This function works only in the Play mode.• You can delete undes

41_ English Greek _41DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE (PARTIAL DELETE) ( ( ))• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• Set the Stora

42_ English Greek _42PLAYLIST ( ( ))What’s a Playlist?• You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favourite scenes from the reco

43_ English Greek _43Creating a playlist• This function works only in Play mode.• Set the Storage mode switch to DISC. (VP-DX103(i )/DX104/DX105(i )

v_ English Greek _vABOUT THIS USER MANUAL• This user manual covers models VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103 ( i )/DX104/DX105( i ). Please note that m

44_ English Greek _44Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist• This function works only in Play mode.• Set the Storage mode switch to D

45_ English Greek _45Deleting movie images from a playlist• This function works only in Play mode.• Set the Storage mode switch to DISC. (VP-DX103(i

46_ English Greek _46Deleting a section of movie image within a playlist• This function works only in Play mode.• Set the Storage mode switch to DIS

47_ English Greek _47DISC FINALIZE ( (-R+R DL))• This function works only in the Record mode page 21• To play the contents of a DVD-RW/-R/+R DL on

48_ English Greek _48Playing back on a PC with a DVD driveThe DVD disc can be played on a PC with a DVD-running media (DVD drive).1. Turn on your PC.

49_ English Greek _49DISC UNFINALIZE ( ( ))• This function works only in the Record mode. page 21• If a DVD-RW disc had been fi nalised in the VR mo

50_ English Greek _50DVD camcorder mode: disc manageDISC FORMAT ( (+RW))• This function works only in the Record mode. page 21• You can format a re

51_ English Greek _51DISC INFORMATION ( (+RW-R+R DL))• This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode.page 21• It shows you disc informa

52_ English Greek _52INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD• This DVD camcorder has multi card-slot for access to SD (Secure Digital) and MMC (MultiMed

53_ English Greek _53SD memory card• SD memory card supports a mechanical write-protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of

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

54_ English Greek _54Note on use• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.• We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing dat

55_ English Greek _55RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGESRecordable time for movie imagesStorage Memory cardCapacity 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GBMovie i

56_ English Greek _56RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card. • You can record mov

57_ English Greek _57TAKING PHOTO IMAGES • You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card.• You can take photo ima

58_ English Greek _58PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• You can switch to the Play mode by pressing the MODE

59_ English Greek _59VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES• This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• You can play back and view photo images recorded on

60_ English Greek _60PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in the Play mode. page 21• You can protect important images from

61_ English Greek _61DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.• You can delete undesired movie images recorded on the memory card

62_ English Greek _62using the menu itemsHANDLING MENUS✪ Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed on this page.For example:

63_ English Greek _63MENU ITEMS• Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding page.R

vii_ English Greek _vii• Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:- If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or

64_ English Greek _64Playback menu itemsOperating mode DISCCARD(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)Default valuePageVideo PhotoDelete  -40,61EditParti

65_ English Greek _65RECORDING MENU ITEMSYou can set up the menu items for recording.Scene Mode(AE)This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter s

66_ English Greek _66White BalanceThis DVD camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the re

67_ English Greek _67• A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fl uorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because th

68_ English Greek _68Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too b

69_ English Greek _69Digital EffectThe digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for

70_ English Greek _70FocusThe DVD camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto focus

71_ English Greek _71• “Focus” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.

72_ English Greek _72• We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.• If you manually change the shutter speed value when “Sc

73_ English Greek _73Wind CutYou can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.If “Wind Cut” is set to “On,” the low-frequen

02_ English Greek _02contentsINTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES06GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD CAMCORDER09 101112What is included with your DVD camcorderFront

74_ English Greek _74C. NiteYou can make the subject recorded appear to be in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dar

75_ English Greek _75FaderYou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or f

76_ English Greek _76Digital ZoomYou can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x (the default setting) duri

77_ English Greek _77File No. (VP-DX103(i )/DX104/DX105(i) only)• File numbers are assigned to photo images in the order they were recorded.Settings

78_ English Greek _78PLAYBACK MENU ITEMCard Manage (VP-DX103(i )/DX104/DX105(i ) only)• You can manage a memory card for recording in the Card mode.S

79_ English Greek _79Date/TimeYou can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen.• Before you use the “Date/Time” function, you must set the

80_ English Greek _80Beep SoundYou can turn the beep sound on or off.Settings Contents On-screen displayOff Cancels the beep sound. NoneOnWhen on, a b

81_ English Greek _81Remote (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105(i ) only)This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the DVD camco

82_ English Greek _82Default SetYou can initialise the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults. Initializing the DVD camcorder settings to the

83_ English Greek _83printing photo images(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to the DPOF-c

03_ English Greek _03DVD CAMCORDER MODE: RECORDING/PLAYBACK33 3335 363738Recording movie imagesRecording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode)Capturi

84_ English Greek _84printing photo images(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE• If your printer is compatible with Pict

85_ English Greek _85Setting the date/time imprint optionMove the Joystick right or left to select “Date/Time,” then move the Joystick up or down to s

86_ English Greek _86connecting to AV devicesYou can view the recorded movie and photo images(VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) on a large screen b

87_ English Greek _87• Adjust the sound volume on TV.• The remote control is useful when operating the DVD camcorder while viewing an image on TV sc

88_ English Greek _88DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERYou can dub images played back on this DVD camcorder onto other video devices, such as

89_ English Greek _89USING THE VOICE PLUS• The Voice Plus function works only in the DVD camcorder play mode. page 38• This function enables you to

90_ English Greek _90RECORDING (COPYING) A TV PROGRAMME OR EXTERNAL CONTENTS ONTO A DISC (VP-DX100i/DX103i/DX105i ONLY)• The Recording (Copying) func

91_ English Greek _91connecting to a PC(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable

92_ English Greek _92INSTALLING DV MEDIA PROWhen you install the DV Media PRO software on your Windows computer, you can enjoy the following operation

93_ English Greek _93Application Installation – Quick Time1. Click “Quick Time” on the Setup screen.• QuickTime is Apple’s technology for handling m