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USING THE PC CAM FUNCTION

• This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode.

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• To use the PC Cam function, the

DV Driver, Video Codec

and

DirectX 9.0

programmes

must be installed in the PC.

• You can use this DVD camcorder as a PC camera.

• When you connect to a Web site that provides video chatting functions, you can use

your DVD camcorder for such functions.

• When using this DVD camcorder for video conferencing (such as NetMeeting), voice communication may not be

supported depending on the video conferencing software. In this case, connect an external microphone to the

soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication.

• Using the DVD camcorder with PC Net-meeting program installed, you can participate in a video conference.

• The PC camera’s screen size (Transferred video frame rate for the PC camera function is max 12.5 fps.)

- 640X480(VGA) pixels for USB 2.0 connection.

• If PC is connected to the DVD camcorder with a USB cable, only the

POWER

switch and

Zoom

lever can be operated.

• Run a video chatting application such as Windows Messenger and enjoy the video utilisation.

• Various applications take advantage of the PC Cam function. Refer to respective product documentation for further

details.

Set the

Storage mode

switch to

DISC.

(VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)

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Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the DVD camcorder and the other end to the USB

connector on your computer.

connecting to a PC

(VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)

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Summary of Contents for VP-DX100

Page 1: ...k you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register VP DX100 i VP DX100H VP DX102 VP DX103 i VP DX104 VP DX105 i AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 1 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 23 ...

Page 2: ...omposing shots even easier Capture visions farther than the eye can see 34X optical 1200X digital zoom Samsung s powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without sacrificing image quality In addition digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms Viewing images on your PC and using PC CAM With DV Media P...

Page 3: ...ase follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference precautions Warning This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivale...

Page 4: ...t due to a mistake when handling this DVD camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB co...

Page 5: ...isc is compatible with the function Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the memory card or disc you use NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Windows is registered trademark or t...

Page 6: ... do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall Do not use the DVD camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects No water or oil Water or oil entering the DVD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defect...

Page 7: ... 2 inch 8cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD camcorder to malfunction Do not touch the lens in the laser pickup block If you touch the lens in the laser pickup block directly it may cause a malfunction The laser pickup block is not warranted for damage caused by misuse Therefore pay much attention when operating this camcorder Do not wipe the DVD camcorder body with benzene or a thinner The co...

Page 8: ...102 DX104 DX105 i only 14 Installing the button type battery 15 Holding the DVD camcorder 16 Charging the battery pack 21 Basic DVD camcorder operation 22 Screen indicators 26 Using the display button 26 Using the joystick 27 Using the LCD screen 27 Using the viewfinder 28 Initial setting OSD language date and time 30 Selecting the storage media VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only 30 Inserting and remov...

Page 9: ... with ease for beginners EASY Q mode 36 Capturing still images during movie image playback VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only 37 Zooming 38 Playing movie images 40 Deleting images 41 Deleting a section of a movie image partial delete 42 Playlist 47 Disc finalise 49 Disc unfinalise 50 Disc format 51 Disc information AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 3 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 39 ...

Page 10: ...dable time and number of images 56 Recording movie images 57 Taking photo images 58 Playing movie images 59 Viewing photo images 60 Protection from accidental erasure 61 Deleting images 62 Handling menus 63 Menu items 65 Recording menu items 78 Playback menu item 78 Setting menu items 83 DPOF print setting 84 Direct printing with a PictBridge AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 4 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 ...

Page 11: ...oice plus 90 Recording copying a TV programme or external con tents onto a disc VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only 91 System requirements 92 Installing DV Media PRO 94 Connecting the USB cable 95 Viewing the contents of storage media 97 Transferring files from the DVD camcorder to your PC 98 Using the PC cam function 99 Maintenance 100 Additional information 103 Using your DVD camcorder abroad 104 Troub...

Page 12: ...matting pages 30 31 Charging the battery pack page 18 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 Refer to pages 52 54 for the supported memory cards before purchasing them Do you want to delete...

Page 13: ... 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 available only in DVD RW VR mode pages 40 46 Recording the movie images pages 33 37 56 Taking the photo images VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 57 Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views Step 3 Playing ...

Page 14: ...M Verbatim discs that have the designation If you do not use them recording and playback operation may not work properly or you may not be able to eject the disc from the camcorder The time it takes to finalise a disc may vary depending on the recording time You cannot overwrite edit or format a finalised disc If needed unfinalise the disc DVD RW only page 49 It is not guaranteed that all DVD play...

Page 15: ...uded See pages 52 53 for memory cards compatible with your DVD camcorder VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only To buy this optional accessory contact your nearest Samsung dealer getting to know your DVD camcorder Battery pack IA BP80W AC power adaptor AA E9 type AV cable USB cable VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only User manual Button type battery for internal clock TYPE CR2025 or remote control VP DX102 DX104 ...

Page 16: ...itch Lens Remote sensor VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only Light VP DX102 DX105 i only Internal microphone Grip belt hook Grip belt Swivel handle Disc cover getting to know your DVD camcorder CLOSE OPEN AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 10 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 48 ...

Page 17: ...ery release switch Storage mode switch DISC CARD VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Battery pack LCD screen Recording start stop button Joystick up down right left Select W T MENU button Tripod receptacle Memory card slot VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 11 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 49 ...

Page 18: ...Focus adjustment knob MODE button Mode indicator Record Play mode Recording start stop button ACCESS CHG indicator OPEN switch AV jack USB jack VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only DC IN USB AV jack cover DC IN jack POWER switch getting to know your DVD camcorder AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 12 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 52 ...

Page 19: ... W T button Search button Slow playback button The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on DVD camcorder 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 preparation AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 13 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 25 54 ...

Page 20: ...ing the button type battery in the remote control VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only 1 Turn the battery holder counterclockwise as indicated with mark using your fingernail or a coin to open it The battery holder opens 2 Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive terminal facing down and press it firmly until you hear a locking sound 3 Place the battery holder back in the remote control...

Page 21: ...at the DVD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb 1 Pull and detach the grip belt Insert the grip belt into its hook as shown in the figure 2 Insert your hand into the grip belt and adjust its length 3 Close the grip belt Angle Adjustment Rotate the swivel handle at the most convenient angle You can rotate it downwards upto 140 Please be careful not to t...

Page 22: ...th your finger 2 Slide the BATT battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure and pull out the battery pack WARNING Insert the battery pack in the accurate direction as shown in the figure When the battery pack is wrongly inserted it may cause malfunction of the DVD camcorder and battery pack It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continu...

Page 23: ...e from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be treated as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the battery from the camcorder wh...

Page 24: ... green when the battery is fully charged 6 Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your DVD camcorder Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the DVD camcorder It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the DVD camcorder Charging indicator The colour of the ACCESS CHG charging indicator indicates the ...

Page 25: ... depending on the remaining battery level Continuous recording time without zoom The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the DVD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom are being operated and playback is performed A...

Page 26: ...r can be used around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it at your local Samsung dealer CAUTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the DVD camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in DVD camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wal...

Page 27: ...of the MODE button toggles between the Record mode and Play mode When the DVD camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to warning indicators and messages on pages 104 106 and take corrective action When using this camcorder first time When you use your DVD camcorder for the first time or you reset it you will see the Date Time Set scre...

Page 28: ...ecord mode Movie record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages Time counter movie recording time Remaining time Storage media disc Battery info remaining battery level Disc format type DVD RW disc only Quality Anti Shake DIS Wind Cut Back Light Fader Light VP DX102 DX105 i only C Nite Zoom Digital Zoom position Date Time Manual Shutter Manual Exposure Digital...

Page 29: ...e code elapsed time Storage media disc Battery info remaining battery level Disc Format RW Video VR mode only Quality AV In VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only Voice plus Movie No Date Time Volume control 0 00 59 01 JAN 2008 00 00 02 Activate Remote Control In 001 AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 23 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 26 46 ...

Page 30: ...orage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level The total number of recordable photo Back Light Zoom position Date Time Manual Exposure Manual Focus White Balance preparation The digital camera mode is only for the models VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i STBY 0 00 00 64 min 01 JAN 2008 00 00 Insert Card 29 4830 AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 24 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 26 49 ...

Page 31: ...rded images Warning indicators and messages Storage media memory card Battery info remaining level Erase Protection File Name folder file name Date Time Print Mark DPOF Photo size The digital camera mode is only for the models VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i Activate Remote Control 02 Activate Remote Control Activate Remote Control 02 02 0 00 03 100 0002 01 JAN 2008 00 00 Activate Remote Control 02 Activ...

Page 32: ...rating status indicator will appear If the DVD camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear USING THE JOYSTICK The Joystick is used to make a selection and to move the cursor left right up and down Using the Joystick you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu 1 Move to a previous menu item Adjust the selected item to the left 2 Move to a sub menu item Adjust the se...

Page 33: ...THE VIEWFINDER You can view pictures through the viewfinder to see correct images when the picture on the LCD screen is poor The viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed Adjusting the focus The focus adjustment knob of the viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images 1 Close the LCD screen 2 Use the focus adjustment knob of the viewfinder to focus the picture...

Page 34: ...nu will appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Setting The setting menu will appear 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select Language then press the Joystick 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired language then press the Joystick 5 To exit press the MENU button Even if the battery pack or AC power were removed the language setting would still be preserved Language options...

Page 35: ... cancel the setting move the Joystick to select Cancel then press the Joystick 6 To exit press the MENU button If the button type battery is exhausted the date and time will be reset as 01 JAN 2008 00 00 Replace with the button type battery for internal clock page 14 You can set the year up to 2040 The date and time do not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the storage ...

Page 36: ...may cause a malfunction You cannot open the disc cover while loading You can use a new 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL Dual Layer disc for movie recording Photos can not be recorded onto a DVD disc A DVD disc is available only in the movie mode Inserting a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest o...

Page 37: ...automatically begin For a DVD RW disc The Format menu is offered Select the recording format Video mode or VR mode Format the disc in the Disc Manage menu when you want to format again page 50 Differences between Video and VR mode Video Video Mode If the disc has been finalised you will be able to play the disc on most DVD players recorders drives VR VR Mode You can edit the disc on a DVD camcorde...

Page 38: ...r than other type of disc Especially more than 5 minutes may be required if there are a lot of movie images recorded on the disc RECORDABLE TIME Recordable time for movie images Storage DVD RW RW R DVD R DL Capacity Movie Quality 1 4GB 2 6GB Super Fine Approx 20min Approx 35min Fine Approx 30min Approx 53min Normal Approx 60min Approx 106min The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard ...

Page 39: ... for you 1 Turn the DVD camcorder on Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on Set the Storage mode switch to DISC VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only page 30 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD Set the Lens open close switch to open page 10 3 Press the Recording start stop button The rec...

Page 40: ...ge media to DVD up to 253 movie images can be created on DVD R RW R DL RW Video mode discs and up to 999 on DVD RW VR mode You cannot proceed with recording when the disc cover is open An icon and message are shown that recording is impossible with the disc cover open If you press the Recording start stop button while a menu operation is in process the DVD camcorder starts to record If you turn th...

Page 41: ... same time 3 To record movie images press the Recording start stop button To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button once again The and Anti Shake DIS indicators disappear from the screen Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode You cannot cancel the EASY Q mode during recording Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following co...

Page 42: ...ars 2 Use the Joystick to select the desired movie image To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page 3 Press the Joystick The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically 4 Press the PHOTO button at the desired point A shutter sound is heard The photo image is recorded on the memory card...

Page 43: ...e up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to the desired value page 76 You can set the digital zoom up to 1200x in movie mode Be sure to keep your finger on the Zoom lever If you move your finger off the zoom lever the operation sound of the Zoom lever may be also recorded The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle an...

Page 44: ...light is on the latest created or played file To change the current thumbnail page move the Joystick down to highlight the page bar then move the Joystick right or left to select the page 3 Move the Joystick to select the desired movie image then press the Joystick The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically To stop playback move the Joystick down Press Display button to toggle ...

Page 45: ... playback Move the Joystick right or left during playback If you move the Joystick left within 3 seconds after the movie image starts the previous image is played back If you move the Joystick left 3 seconds after the movie image starts the current image starts from the beginning If you move the Joystick right the next image is played back You can do the same operation by using the remote control ...

Page 46: ...To delete the individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Move the Joystick up to select Execute then press the Joystick Select All Deletes all images Move the Joystick u...

Page 47: ... will be marked with 7 Press the Joystick to delete the selected part The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear 8 Move the Joystick left to select Yes then press the Joystick The selected part of the movie image will be deleted Do not remove the battery pack or the AC power adaptor while the partial deletion is in progress The file can be damaged A deleted part...

Page 48: ...RW to VR mode before recording page 50 Example You have recorded a few scenes on a DVD disc You want to save the original recording but you also want to create a digest by putting your favourite scenes together In this case you can create a playlist by selecting your favourite scenes leaving the originall recording as it is 12 JAN 2008 30 JAN 2008 Movie image 1 Movie image 2 Movie image 3 Movie im...

Page 49: ...indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick 5 Use the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick The message Add selected files to Playlist appears 6 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick The selected files are added to the playlist You can play a playlist in the same...

Page 50: ...mbnail image being selected for arrangement within the the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image A bar will also appear next to the selected movie image 5 Move the Joystick to select the desired position then press the Joystick The selected file is arranged in the desired position To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick 6 To execute use the...

Page 51: ... displayed on the selected movie image Pressing the Joystick toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for deleting from the playlist the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image To return use the Joystick to select Back then press the Joystick 5 Use the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick The message Delete files from playlist Original fi...

Page 52: ...th 7 Press the Joystick to delete the selected part The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear 8 Move the Joystick left to select Yes then press the Joystick The selected part of the movie image will be deleted Do not remove the battery pack or the AC power adaptor while the partial deletion is in progress The file can be damaged A deleted part of the movie imag...

Page 53: ...e Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear WARNING During finalising do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder This could cause a malfunction The finalise function is not available at the battery level under Once finalised the movie images or a playlist in the disc cannot be deleted or edited Time req...

Page 54: ...sc on your PC If this occurs copy the data into your hard disk drive Playing back a finalised disc on a DVD player recorder To playback a disc You can playback finalised DVD R RW Video mode R DL discs on DVD players recorders Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players recorders For compatibility details refer to your DVD player recorder owner s manual Most DVD players recorders can play back a ...

Page 55: ...information will appear 5 Move the Joystick to select Execute then press the Joystick To exit use the Joystick to select Back the press the Joystick 6 The message Make the disc recordable will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick The message showing that the disc is being unfinalised will appear and the disc will be unfinalised WARNING The unfinalise functio...

Page 56: ...W disc is inserted move the Joystick to select Yes then press the Joystick The Format function is not available at the battery level under Formatting will delete all the recorded contents on a disc Be careful not to delete data by mistake Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting The data recorded on a disc may be damaged Be sure to use the AC power adaptor when formatting a disc s...

Page 57: ...ppear 2 Use the Joystick to move the cursor to Delete then press the Joystick to delete the existing disc name 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired characters and items then press the Joystick 4 Use the Joystick to select Done then press the Joystick The Disc Name will be changed To return move the Joystick right or left to select Back then press the Joystick Disc information may appear depend...

Page 58: ...facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the memory card cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot and close the memory card cover Selecting a suitable memory card You can use SD and MMC cards RS MMC or Mini SD should be inserted by using an Adapter not supplied ...

Page 59: ...h off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder Memory cards need to be formatted on this camcorder before use If you cannot use a memory card that has been previously used with another device format it on your DVD camcorder Note that formatti...

Page 60: ...o DCF The DVD camcorder supports SD and MMC memory cards for data storage The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production system SLC single level cell system faster write speed is enabled MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write speed memory c...

Page 61: ... Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use The DVD camcorder provides only super fine for photo quality The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time will be However the picture quality will be lower Memory cards of bigger than 2GB in capacity may not work properly Movie...

Page 62: ...he DVD camcorder on Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 30 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD Set the Lens open close switch to open page 10 3 Press the Recording start stop button The recording indicator will display and recording will start Press the Recording start stop button again to stop recording 4 When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off You can use the zo...

Page 63: ...ding You can use the zoom function while recording page 37 The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the quality and size of the image page 55 The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio on the memory card Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the memory card Please check the protection tab setting on your memory card before recording You may not be able to re...

Page 64: ...ected file fills the screen and is played automatically To stop playback move the Joystick down Use the Joystick to enjoy various playback operations Press the Joystick to pause or play back Move the Joystick right or left to skip to the next or previous image Move the Joystick right or left and hold to fast forward or reverse playback x2 4 To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick d...

Page 65: ...earch for an image quickly move the Joystick right or left and hold Actually the image number is changed during search with images not changed 4 To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down All the icons disappear or appear when you press Display button on the camcorder Loading time may vary depending on the image size Any large sized image taken with another device will be display...

Page 66: ... image to protect press the MENU button 4 Move the Joystick right or left to select Protect 5 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Off or On then press the Joystick After completion the selected images will be protected The indicator appears on the selected image This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen Photo images...

Page 67: ...the Joystick right or left to select Delete 5 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option This File or All Files then press the Joystick This File Deletes the selected file All Files Deletes all images 6 The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes the press the Joystick After completion the selected images will be deleted Thi...

Page 68: ...ight or left to adjust focus manually 5 To exit press the MENU button Using the Joystick The guide provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power 2 Press the Joystick to display the guide 3 Move the Joystick down to select focus 4 Move the Joystick down to select the desired option Moving the Joystick down toggl...

Page 69: ...ality X Fine 72 Wind Cut X Off 73 Back Light Off 73 C Nite X Off 74 Light VP DX102 DX105 i only X Off 74 Fader X Off 75 Guideline Off 75 Digital Zoom X Off 76 File No X Series 77 Disc Manage X 47 51 possible X not possible Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot s...

Page 70: ...e Page Date Time Set 01 JAN 2008 00 00 78 Date Time Off 79 LCD Brightness 18 79 LCD Colour 18 79 Beep Sound On 80 Shutter Sound VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only On 80 Auto Power Off 6 Min 80 Remote VP DX102 DX104 DX105 i only On 81 TV Display On 81 USB Connect VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only DISC PC Cam 81 CARD Mass Storage AV In Out VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only Out 81 Default Set 82 Menu Colour Midnig...

Page 71: ...use the Auto mode for recording Portrait Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors Spotlight Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage Beach Snow Prevents underexposure of subject s face etc in a place where reflection...

Page 72: ...s option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation Setting white balance manually 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Custom WB then press the Joystick The Set White Balance indicator is displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen Use a...

Page 73: ...omatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light conditions None Manual You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark xx Setting the exposure manually When man...

Page 74: ...able images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high magnification EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake DIS to On When Anti Shake DIS On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake DIS On is set Firmly hold the DVD camcorder with both hands It is recommended tha...

Page 75: ...s mode creates a 3D effect embossing on the surrounding area of an image Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect Mirror This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect Pastel1 This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image Pastel2 This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to the surrounding area of an image Mirror mode is not available in the 16 9 Wide mode Rele...

Page 76: ...the desired indicator to adjust focus then press the Joystick Focussing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject move the Joystick to the indicator Focussing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject move the Joystick to the indicator The nearer or farther icon appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end The adjusted value is applied right after moving the...

Page 77: ...eed 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Manual then press the Joystick The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed then press the Joystick The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the shutter speed The manual shutter setting will be applied and 1 XX indica...

Page 78: ...n on a 4 3 TV screen On Records images to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen Mirror mode and Digital Zoom are not available in the 16 9 Wide mode A movie image is played in 16 9 aspect ratio in the DVD camcorder When the movie image recorded in 4 3 aspect ratio is played in the DVD camcorder or 16 9 aspect ratio screen the displayed picture may appear wider than the actual size Quality You c...

Page 79: ...t in microphone Back Light When subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in fron...

Page 80: ... set to Off in the EASY Q mode Light VP DX102 DX105 i only You can record images brighter in a dark place Settings Contents On screen display Off Records a image without using light None On Records a clear image in a dark place without sacrificing colour with the light CAUTION The LED light can become extremely hot Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious i...

Page 81: ...corder record mode This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images The DVD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None Cross Enables you to center the subject for proper recording G...

Page 82: ...y and after that up to 100x 200x 400x or 1200x is performed digitally None The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality Digital Zoom is not available while Anti Shake DIS EASY Q C Nite Digital Effect Emboss2 Mosaic Mirror Pastel1 and Pastel2 is in use Once Anti Shake DIS C Nite EASY Q Digital Effect Emboss2 Mos...

Page 83: ...after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created None Reset Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a new memory card Use Reset when the folder and files cannot be created anymore because the number of the folders and files reaches the limit None This function can be set only in the digital camera record mode ...

Page 84: ... erased files cannot be recovered Do not turn the power off in the middle of formatting A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 53 Card information may appear depending on the card type This function can be set only in the digital camera play mode SETTING MENU ITEMS You can set up the date and time OSD language video output and display settings of the DVD camco...

Page 85: ... clock becomes weak or dead LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions Moving the Joystick right will brighten the screen whereas moving it left will darken the screen A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power You can adjust the LCD brightness from 0 to 35 when the ambient lighting is too bright and the monitor is ha...

Page 86: ...the DVD camcorder to turn off automatically when there is no operation for 6 minutes in the STBY mode and thumbnail index view Settings Contents On screen display Off The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically The DVD camcorder does not enter the sleep mode even if 3 minutes go on without any button pressed None 6 Min The DVD camcorder enters the sleep mode if no operation is for 3 minutes ...

Page 87: ... PC or a printer You can copy your movie and photo images from the memory card to a PC and print your photo images in the digital camera mode You can use the DVD camcorder as PC cam in the DVD camcorder record mode Settings Contents On screen display Mass Storage Connect to a PC to use the DVD camcorder as mass storage in the digital camera mode VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only None PictBridge Connec...

Page 88: ...kçe IsiZulu Language options may be changed without prior notice Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your DVD camcorder so that you may use them more easily Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features None Demonstration starts in the following cases Right after Demo i...

Page 89: ...ss the Joystick Set All Print marks all images You can print only one copy per one image by selecting Set All Reset All Removes the print mark 6 The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick You can set the number of prints in the single display view only Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to s...

Page 90: ...inter using the provided USB cable 4 Turn your printer power on The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically after a short period To see the previous or next photo image press the MENU button and move the Joystick left or right Each press of the MENU button toggles the PictBridge menu screen on or off 5 Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Print and then press the Jo...

Page 91: ... the USB cable and set the DVD camcorder to PictBridge The date time option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be set up if the printer does not support this option PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony Use th...

Page 92: ...e feedback from the TV speakers Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the DVD camcorder is being used with Make sure to set AV In Out to Out before connecting to an external device VP DX100i DX103i DX105i only page 81 Viewing on TV screen 1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD camcorder is connected to This...

Page 93: ...ion that the DVD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen Press the Display button to switch the display status page 26 Howling may occur when the DVD camcorder is too close to the other devices or the volume is high Keep the DVD camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected devices Image display depending on TV screen ratio Storage Recording ratio Wide 16 9 TV 4 3 TV DI...

Page 94: ...rd button on the connected device The DVD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it Refer to Editing chapter to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this DVD camcorder pages 40 46 Audio is heard from the speaker If the volume is too high noise may enter the dubbed image Be sure to use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder to preven...

Page 95: ...a disc 7 To cancel press the Recording start stop button again Voice Plus is available only when the AV cable is connected If a USB cable is connected the Voice Plus function may not operate properly VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only If you perform Stop Play Pause REW or FF while the Voice Plus function is being executed the Voice Plus function will be deactivated When the Voice Plus function is in pr...

Page 96: ...d from a VCR or DVD HDD recorders 1 Insert the tape to be played in your VCR or DVD HDD recorders Pause at the starting point of playing 2 Start copying by pressing the Recording start stop button on your DVD camcorder 3 Press the PLAY button on your VCR or DVD HDD recorders to play the tape To record from a TV 1 Select a TV channel to be recorded 2 Start recording by pressing the Recording start ...

Page 97: ...t colour or higher Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later DirectX 9 0 or later USB port must be provided as standard USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 Hi speed USB USB 2 0 is recommended USB interface is not supported on Macintosh operating systems The above system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements On a slow...

Page 98: ...ped to D Drive Installing Driver DV Driver and DirectX 9 0 DV Driver is a software driver that is required to support establishing connection to a PC If it is not installed some functions will not be supported 1 Click on DV Driver on the Setup screen Driver software is installed automatically Following drivers will be installed PC Camera USB Streaming driver Capture Driver 2 Click on Confirm to fi...

Page 99: ... CD versions For movie playback on a PC install software in this order DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec For PC Cam use install software in this order DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec You have to install DV Driver DirectX 9 0 Video Codec to run DV Media Pro properly If a message saying Digital Signature not found or something similar appears ignore the message and continue with the installation D...

Page 100: ... Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the DVD camcorder and PC We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the DVD camcorder while transferring the ...

Page 101: ...e desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the storage media in the DVD camcorder appears in the My Computer window b Double click the Removable Disk icon 4 The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are stored in different folders If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 94 or perform the steps 1 and 2 If the Removable Disk window does not...

Page 102: ...OV Photo image file 3 As in movie image files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created When the number of photo images exceeds 99 a new folder is created A new folder stores files from DCAM0001 The folder name increases in the order of 100SSDVC 101SSDVC etc Image format Movie image Images are compressed in MPEG4 Moving Picture Experts Group format The file extension...

Page 103: ... storage media pages 95 96 The folders in the storage media appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then double click it 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder The folder is copied from the memory card to the PC It is not guaranteed that the files downloaded from PC are played AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 97 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 31 14 ...

Page 104: ...der with PC Net meeting program installed you can participate in a video conference The PC camera s screen size Transferred video frame rate for the PC camera function is max 12 5 fps 640X480 VGA pixels for USB 2 0 connection If PC is connected to the DVD camcorder with a USB cable only the POWER switch and Zoom lever can be operated Run a video chatting application such as Windows Messenger and e...

Page 105: ...that you put the DVD camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions Detach the battery pack from the DVD camcorder and store it in a cool and dry place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperatures could shorten its lif...

Page 106: ...NFORMATION Storage media Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the cam...

Page 107: ...g carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire To prevent damage and prolong service life Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown as below This is a chemical reaction type battery co...

Page 108: ...page 49 X X Editing page 40 46 X X X X Reusing a disc by formatting Format page 50 X X possible X not possible not needed 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 a DVD RW disc you must format it We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer s DVD camcorders DVD players record...

Page 109: ... 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV colour systems Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be a PAL system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate...

Page 110: ...sc Erase recorded image Finalised Disc The disc is finalised To record on a DVD RW RW disc unfinalise it Not Supported Disc The disc is not recognized in the DVD camcorder The disc has been finalised in a camcorder manufactured by another company The supported discs are DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RW Use a new disc Disc Error File system does not match to the disc Disc is formatted in the PC Ref...

Page 111: ...is down or recordings from the DVD camcorders or recorders are present on the storage media Memory cards VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Message Icon Informs that Action Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot Insert a memory card Use another storage media pages 30 Card Full There is no enough space to record in the memory card Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Use an...

Page 112: ... this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the DVD camcorder Also using the camcorder while there is condensation may cause malfunction or damage What can I do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it When does the dew condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature th...

Page 113: ...ched its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The LCD is turned off Keep away from magnetic materials When magnetic material is near the left side of the DVD camcorder the LCD may be turned off but it is not a malfunction The image in the Viewfinder is blurred The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted Adjust the Viewfinder control lever un...

Page 114: ...e memory card SD card if any page 53 You cannot delete images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SD card if any page 53 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be cor...

Page 115: ...ding the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to Off Set the Date Time to on page 29 You cannot record a photo image VP DX103 i DX104 DX105 i only Set your camcorder to the digital camera record mode page 30 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any The memory card is full ...

Page 116: ...mage s colour balance is not natural White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 66 Playback on your DVD camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Using the playback Play Pause function does not start playing Press the MODE button to set to the Play mode Images recorded using another device may not be played on your DVD camcorder Select a proper storage media VP DX103...

Page 117: ...nd camcorder from the computer Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect it again correctly You can not use the camcorder in DVD camcorder mode with a Macintosh Cannot play a movie file properly on a PC Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable ...

Page 118: ...es of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Menu cannot be used in the EASY Q mode The following menu cannot be used during recording Anti Shake DIS 16 9 Wide Quality Wind Cut Digital Zoom Disc Manage Cannot Use Because of the following setting Scene Mode AE Exposure Manual Shutter Manual C Nite Digital Effect Mosaic Emboss2 Pastel1 Pastel2 Anti Shake DIS C Nite Digital Effect Mirror...

Page 119: ...tor General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium ion battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium Ion battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording 4 6W LCD Viewfinder Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F External dimensions Width 51 5 mm 2 03 inches Height 87 5 mm 3 44 inches Length 122 mm 4 80 inches Weight 439 g 0 92 lb 14 71 oz Except...

Page 120: ...rnative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured marqueings identifying the terminals in your ...

Page 121: ...ork will not be covered by this warranty 4 This product is not considered to be defective in materials nor workmanship by reason that it requires adaptation in order to conform to national or local technical or safety standards in force in any Country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured This war ranty will not cover and no re imbursement will be made f...

Page 122: ... προσκομισθεί και το τιμολόγιο ή η απόδειξη λιανικής πώλησης πάνω στην οποία ο σειριακός αριθμός του προϊόντος πρέπει να είναι ευκρινής 2 Η υποχρέωση της SAMSUNG αφορά μόνο την επισκευή του προϊόντος 3 Η επισκευή του προϊόντος πρέπει να ανατίθεται μόνο σε εξουσιοδοτημένα κέντρα serνice ή εξουσιοδοτημένους αντιπροσώπους της SAMSUNG Καμία αποζημίωση δεν θα γίνει αποδεκτή για επισκευή που έχει γίνει ...

Page 123: ...ου αντίκεινται στις τεχνικές προδιαγραφές ασφαλείας που ισχύουν κατά την χρήση του προϊόντος Β Επισκευή που έγινε από μη εξουσιοδοτημένα συνεργεία service Γ Ατυχήματα θεομηνίες ή οποιαδήποτε αιτία πέρα του ελέγχου της SAMSUNG συμπεριλαμβανομένων αλλά μη περιορισμένων των κεραυνών του νερού της φωτιάς των δημοσίων αναταραχών του κακού αερισμού κ λπ Δ Η εγγύηση αυτή δεν επηρεάζει τα δικαιώματα του κ...

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Page 125: ... electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products Code No AD68 02550G 00 AD68 02550G VP DX100_ENG_IB indb 119 2008 03 06 ÀÈÄ 2 31 25 ...

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