Samsung VP-DX100H User Manual Download

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CONNECTING TO AV DEVICES

CONNECTING TO A PC

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

MAINTENANCE &

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SOURCES

(UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)

Connecting to a TV

Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

Using the voice plus

Recording (copying) a TV programme or external con-
tents onto a disc (VP-DX100i/DX103i/DX105i only)

System requirements

Installing DV Media PRO

Connecting the USB cable

Viewing the contents of storage media

Transferring files from the DVD camcorder to your PC

Using the PC cam function

Maintenance

100 Additional information
103 Using your DVD camcorder abroad

104 Troubleshooting

113

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Summary of Contents for VP-DX100H

Page 1: ...nk 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...

Page 2: ...composing 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...

Page 3: ...ease 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 grou...

Page 4: ...st 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 re...

Page 5: ...disc 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 register...

Page 6: ...u 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 enterin...

Page 7: ...1 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 malfu...

Page 8: ...X102 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 butto...

Page 9: ...g 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...

Page 10: ...rdable 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 m...

Page 11: ...voice 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 t...

Page 12: ...rmatting 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...

Page 13: ...s 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 V...

Page 14: ...KM 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...

Page 15: ...luded 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 camc...

Page 16: ...witch 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 AD6...

Page 17: ...tery 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...

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 D...

Page 19: ...m 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...

Page 20: ...ling 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...

Page 21: ...hat 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 h...

Page 22: ...ith 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...

Page 23: ...le 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...

Page 24: ...n 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 discharg...

Page 25: ...y 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 with...

Page 26: ...or 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 th...

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 indica...

Page 28: ...record 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 batter...

Page 29: ...me 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...

Page 30: ...torage 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...

Page 31: ...orded 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...

Page 32: ...erating 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...

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...

Page 34: ...enu 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 dow...

Page 35: ...o 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 0...

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 on...

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 Differ...

Page 38: ...er 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 D...

Page 39: ...t 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 mo...

Page 40: ...age 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 me...

Page 41: ...e 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 a...

Page 42: ...ears 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...

Page 43: ...le 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 l...

Page 44: ...hlight 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...

Page 45: ...p 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...

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 selecte...

Page 47: ...n 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...

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 scen...

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 Th...

Page 50: ...umbnail 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 Joy...

Page 51: ...s 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 indicato...

Page 52: ...ith 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 s...

Page 53: ...he 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...

Page 54: ...isc 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 disc...

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...

Page 56: ...RW 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 B...

Page 57: ...appear 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...

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...

Page 59: ...ch 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 camc...

Page 60: ...to 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 wri...

Page 61: ...r 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 qu...

Page 62: ...the 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 butt...

Page 63: ...rding 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...

Page 64: ...lected 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...

Page 65: ...search 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 Joystic...

Page 66: ...e 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 complet...

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 De...

Page 68: ...right 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 swit...

Page 69: ...uality 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...

Page 70: ...ue 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 D...

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 Sp...

Page 72: ...is 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...

Page 73: ...tomatically 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...

Page 74: ...table 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 betwee...

Page 75: ...is 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...

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...

Page 77: ...peed 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...

Page 78: ...en 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...

Page 79: ...lt 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...

Page 80: ...e 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...

Page 81: ...mcorder 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...

Page 82: ...ly 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...

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 memo...

Page 84: ...e 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 dep...

Page 85: ...l 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 mov...

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...

Page 87: ...a 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 camcor...

Page 88: ...guage 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...

Page 89: ...ess 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 appe...

Page 90: ...rinter 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...

Page 91: ...t 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 printe...

Page 92: ...se 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 bef...

Page 93: ...tion 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 d...

Page 94: ...cord 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 reco...

Page 95: ...n 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 properl...

Page 96: ...rd 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...

Page 97: ...it 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...

Page 98: ...pped 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...

Page 99: ...t 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 in...

Page 100: ...2 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...

Page 101: ...he 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 a...

Page 102: ...MOV 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...

Page 103: ...f 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 destinat...

Page 104: ...rder 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 pix...

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 Thi...

Page 106: ...INFORMATION 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 v...

Page 107: ...ng 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 pre...

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...

Page 109: ...0 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 vi...

Page 110: ...isc 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...

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...

Page 112: ...n 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...

Page 113: ...ached 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 lef...

Page 114: ...he 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 w...

Page 115: ...rding 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...

Page 116: ...Image 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 Pla...

Page 117: ...and 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...

Page 118: ...les 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 Z...

Page 119: ...r 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 tempera...

Page 120: ...ernative 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...

Page 121: ...work 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 t...

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Page 125: ...n 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...

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