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VP-DX100( i )
VP-DX100H
VP-DX102
VP-DX103( i )
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key features of your DVD camcorder 3 1/2 inch DVD disc camcorder DVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL (Dual Layer) discs. 2.7” wide (16:9) LCD screen (112K pixels) The 2.7” wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 112K pixels LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots
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safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to y
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important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This DVD camcorder records video in MPEG2 format in the DVD camcorder mode, MPEG4 format in the digital camera mode and at Standard Resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this DVD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video. • Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
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ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • This user manual covers models VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ). Please note that models with “i” have “Analogue In” function. VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) have two storage media, Disc and Card. Although the external appearances of VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103( i )/DX104 and DX105( i ) are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of model VP-DX105( i ) are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual may not
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precautions when using IMPORTANT NOTE • Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: - The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. - If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, then turn it on again. - Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down. - Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder. •
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• Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: - If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound. At worst the DVD camcorder could malfunction. • Do not expose the DVD camcorder to soot or steam: - Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD c
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contents 06 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES 09 What is included with your DVD camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD 10 Front and right view CAMCORDER 11 Left side and bottom view 12 Rear and top view 13 Remote control (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105(i) only) PREPARATION 14 Installing the button-type battery 15 Holding the DVD camcorder 16 Charging the battery pack 13 21 Basic DVD camcorder operation 22 Screen indicators 26 Using the display ( ) button 26 Using the joystick 27 Using the LCD screen 27 Using
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33 Recording movie images DVD CAMCORDER MODE: 35 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode) RECORDING/PLAYBACK 36 Capturing still images during movie image playback (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) 37 Zooming 33 38 Playing movie images 40 Deleting images DVD CAMCORDER MODE: 41 Deleting a section of a movie image (partial delete) EDITING MOVIE IMAGE 42 Playlist 40 DVD CAMCORDER MODE: 47 Disc finalise 49 Disc unfinalise DISC MANAGE 50 Disc format 51 Disc information 47 English _03
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contents 52 Inserting and ejecting a memory card DIGITAL CAMERA MODE 55 Recordable time and number of images (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) ONLY) 56 Recording movie images 57 Taking photo images 58 Playing movie images 52 59 Viewing photo images 60 Protection from accidental erasure 61 Deleting images 62 Handling menus USING THE MENU ITEMS 63 Menu items 65 Recording menu items 78 Playback menu item 62 78 Setting menu items 83 DPOF print setting PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES 84 Direct printing with
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86 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO AV DEVICES 88 Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 89 Using the voice plus 90 Recording (copying) a TV programme or external con- 86 tents onto a disc (VP-DX100i/DX103i/DX105i only) 91 System requirements CONNECTING TO A PC 92 Installing DV Media PRO (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) ONLY) 94 Connecting the USB cable 95 Viewing the contents of storage media 97 Transferring files from the DVD camcorder to your PC 91 98 Using the PC cam function 99 Mainten
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introduction to basic features This chapter introduces the basic features of your DVD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 : Preparation • Charging the battery pack page 18 INSERT BATTERY PACK • Setting OSD language and the date/time pages 28-29 • Selecting the storage media (DISC and CARD) (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) page 30 You can record movie and photo images. - You can take a photo only on the memory card. DVD discs do not support photo mode.
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Step 2 : Recording • Recording the movie images pages 33~37, 56 • Taking the photo images (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) page 57 Step 3: Playing back / Editing • • Selecting an image to play back fr Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views om the thumbnail index views pages 38, 58~59 • Viewing playback from your DVD camcorder on your PC (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/ DX105( i ) only) or TV pages 86~90, 97 • Editing movie images as your preference (Editing function is ava
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introduction to basic features The function of the finalised disc depends on the disc type. Finalised DVD -R You cannot make more recordings, even if the disc Finalised DVD +R The finalised DVD disc can be has enough space. played on most DVD devices. DL Finalised VIDEO You can record more after DVD -RW You can play back the disc only on a Finalised unfinalising. 49 page DVD player that supports DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. VR You can play back the disc on other DVD devices with
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getting to know your DVD camcorder WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER Your new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. USB cable Battery pack AC power adaptor AV cable (VP-DX103(i)/DX104/ (IA-BP80W) (AA-E9 type) DX105(i) only) Button-type battery Remote control User manual for internal clock(TYPE: CR2025) (VP-DX102/DX104/ or remote c
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getting to know your DVD camcorder FRONT AND RIGHT VIEW CLOSE OPEN ���� Lens open/close switch Grip belt hook Lens Grip belt Remote sensor (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105( i ) only) Swivel handle Light (VP-DX102/DX105( i ) only) Disc cover Internal microphone 10_ English (AD68-02550G) VP-DX100_ENG_IB.indb 10 2008-03-06 ¿ÀÈÄ 2:25:48
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LEFT AND BOTTOM VIEW Display ( ) button Battery pack EASY Q button LCD screen Built-in speaker Recording start/stop button FINALIZE button Joystick (up/down/right/left/Select, W/T) BATT. (battery release) switch MENU button Storage mode switch (DISC/CARD) Tripod receptacle (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) Memory card slot (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) English _11 (AD68-02550G) VP-DX100_ENG_IB.indb 11 2008-03-06 ¿ÀÈÄ 2:25:49
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getting to know your DVD camcorder REAR AND TOP VIEW Viewfinder OPEN switch Zoom (W/T) lever/ Volume control AV jack PHOTO button (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) USB jack (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) Focus adjustment knob DC IN / USB / AV jack cover MODE button / Mode indicator DC IN jack POWER switch (Record ( )/Play ( ) mode) Recording start/stop button ACCESS/CHG indicator 12_ English (AD68-02550G) VP-DX100_ENG_IB.indb 12 2008-03-06 ¿ÀÈÄ 2:25:52
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preparation This section provides information on using this DVD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initial setup. REMOTE CONTROL (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105( i ) only) START/STOP button DISPLAY button Skip ( / ) button Stop ( ) button Play/Pause ( ) button MENU button Control ( )buttons / / / / PHOTO button Zoom (W/T) button Search ( / ) button Slow playback ( ) button The buttons on the remote c
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preparation INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Installation for the internal clock (battery release) switch 1. Open the LCD screen, then slide the BATT. (battery release) switch in the arrow direction to remove the battery pack. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Replace the button-type battery then place the battery cover back. - Position the button type battery with the positive (+) terminal face out in the button type battery slot. Battery installation for the internal clock The button type ba
