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VP-DX10

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Page 1: ...P DX10 VP DX10H imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register AD68 01309G_UK indb 1 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 31 39 ...

Page 2: ... angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16 9 mode and composing shots even easier Touch panel adopted You can play recorded images and set the functions by simply tapping on the LCD screen without sophisticated button operation Capture visions farther than the eye can see 26X optical 1200X digital zoom Samsung s powerful optica...

Page 3: ...others Please 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 o...

Page 4: ...n 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 connection guide Copyrig...

Page 5: ...er to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the built in memory 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 trademark of Microsoft C...

Page 6: ...hat you 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...

Page 7: ...ng 3 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 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 ...

Page 8: ...iew Rear and top view Remote control PREPARATION 14 14 15 16 21 22 26 27 27 28 29 Using the accessories Installing the button type battery Connecting a power source Basic DVD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the display iCHECK button Using the LCD enhancer Using the LCD screen Using the viewfinder Initial setting OSD language date and time AD68 01309G_UK indb 2 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 06 ...

Page 9: ...uring still images during movie image playback Zooming PLAYBACK 45 45 46 48 Changing the playback mode Playing movie images Viewing photo images CONNECTION 50 50 Connecting to a TV USING THE MENU ITEMS 52 52 54 56 57 69 69 Handling menu and quick menu Menu items Quick menu items Recording menu items Playback menu item Setting menu items AD68 01309G_UK indb 3 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 06 ...

Page 10: ...eleting movie images from a playlist Copying playlists from the built in memory DISC MANAGEMENT 85 85 86 87 90 Disc information Disc format Disc finalise Disc unfinalise PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES 91 91 92 DPOF print setting Direct printing with a PictBridge USB INTERFACE 94 94 95 97 98 100 System requirements Installing the CyberLink PowerDirector Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of stora...

Page 11: ...L INFORMATION 101 101 102 105 Maintenance Additional information Using your DVD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 106 106 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 117 Power Sources United Kingdom Only AD68 01309G_UK indb 5 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 06 ...

Page 12: ...disc formatting pages 35 36 Charging the battery pack page 18 Setting the date time and OSD language pages 29 30 Selecting the storage media built in memory DVD disc memory card pages 31 36 You can record movie and photo images on various storage media Taking a photo image is possible on the built in memory and memory card DVD discs do not support Photo mode Refer to pages 32 34 for the supported ...

Page 13: ...e to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 46 48 Viewing playback from your DVD camcorder on your PC or TV pages 50 98 Editing movie images as your preference Editing function is available only in DVD RW VR mode pages 78 83 Recording the movie or photo images pages 39 44 Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views Step3 Playing back Editing Step 2 Recording Step4 Viewin...

Page 14: ...playback use TDK MKM 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 to finalise may vary depending on the recording time of the disc You cannot overwrite edit or format a finalised disc If needed unfinalise the disc DVD RW only page 90 It is not guaranteed th...

Page 15: ...ory card is not included See page 32 for memory cards compatible with your DVD camcorder Attach the provided Attractor to the lens of the DVD camcorder to catch children s attention Not supplied with your camcorder To buy this optional accessory contact your nearest Samsung dealer getting to know your DVD camcorder Battery pack VP DX10 IA BP85SW VP DX10H IA BP85SWW AC power adaptor AA E9 type AV c...

Page 16: ...IGHT VIEW Lens open close switch Lens Remote sensor Light Record Photo button Internal microphone AV jack AV jack cover Zoom lever Grip belt hook Grip belt Swivel handle Disc cover AD68 01309G_UK indb 10 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 19 ...

Page 17: ...E button BATT Battery release switch Battery pack TFT LCD screen Touch panel LCD enhancer button Display iCHECK button Q MENU button Built in speaker Tripod receptacle Memory card slot getting to know your DVD camcorder AD68 01309G_UK indb 11 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 22 ...

Page 18: ... PHOTO button Focus adjustment knob MODE button Mode indicator Movie Photo mode Recording start stop button POWER switch OPEN switch USB jack DC IN USB jack cover DC IN jack ACCESS CHG indicator Play mode button AD68 01309G_UK indb 12 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 25 ...

Page 19: ...n Play Pause button MENU button Control buttons PHOTO button Zoom W T button Search button Slow playback button Q MENU button The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on DVD camcorder getting to know your DVD camcorder AD68 01309G_UK indb 13 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 32 27 ...

Page 20: ...g start stop button PHOTO button and the Zoom lever Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb 1 Install the grip belt Pull and detach the grip belt Insert the strap into the grip belt hook and then insert it back to the gap of grip belt as shown in the figure 2 Adjust the length of grip belt and attach it Angle...

Page 21: ...ts mark with the mark on the remote control and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it Precautions regarding the button type battery There is a danger of explosion if button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit Do not recharge disassemble heat or immers...

Page 22: ...egrees with 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 you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow con...

Page 23: ...uous recording times given in the instructions We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available 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 inter...

Page 24: ...up in 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...

Page 25: ... hour 40 minutes then the ACCESS CHG charging indicator lights green The battery pack requires approximately 1 hour 50 minutes for 100 charging The charging time will vary 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 ...

Page 26: ...power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire The AC power adaptor 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 re...

Page 27: ...e operating mode in the following order each time you press the Play mode button Movie Photo mode Play mode You can play movie or photo images or edit them page 45 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 106 108 and take corrective action When using this camcorder first time Whe...

Page 28: ...ecord mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Time counter movie recording time Warning indicators and messages Remaining time Storage media Built in memory DVD or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time LCD enhancer Disc format type DVD RW disc only Quality Anti Shake HIS Wind cut Back Light C Nite Menu tab Zoom Digital Zoom position Date Time Record Play mode tab Manual Shutt...

Page 29: ...hancer Disc format type DVD RW disc only Quality Date Time Skip playback reverse forward tab Image search slow playback reverse forward tab Playback Pause tab Return tab Volume tab Erase protection Play option The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds about 3 seconds after play starts They reappear when you touch any point on the LCD screen 60 Min 01 JAN 2007 00 00 00 00 20 00 10...

Page 30: ...age media Built in memory or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time LCD enhancer Back light Menu tab Zoom position Date Time Record Play mode tab Manual Exposure Manual Focus White Balance Photo image quality Photo image resolution preparation 27000 60 Min 01 JAN 2007 00 00 MF M Insert Card 23 AD68 01309G_UK indb 24 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 33 06 ...

Page 31: ...tery level time LCD Enhancer Date Time Previous image Next image tab Menu tab Return tab Print Mark DPOF Erase protection Photo image resolution LCD screen menu OSD Current mode Menu tab Settings tab Storage tab Menu domain Return tab Page counter Now Total Previous Next page tab 1 12 60 Min 01 JAN 2007 00 00 1 100_0001 Activate Remote Control Scene Mode AE White Balance Exposure 1 4 Anti Shake HI...

Page 32: ...appear Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power and then press the Display iCHECK button After a while the battery time and approximate recordable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds If a storage media is not inserted its icon is dimmed The Display iCHECK button will not work in the menu and quick ...

Page 33: ...f the image being recorded USING THE LCD SCREEN Adjusting the LCD screen 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play WARNING Do not lift the DVD camcorder by holding the LCD screen Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the DVD camcorder See page 70 to adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD scree...

Page 34: ...ER You can view pictures through the viewfinder to avoid running down the battery or 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 viewfi...

Page 35: ...u screen and the messages 1 Touch the Menu tab The menu will appear 2 Touch the Settings tab The settings menu will appear 3 Touch the up down tab until Language is displayed 4 Touch Language then touch the desired OSD language 5 To exit touch the Exit or Return tab repeatedly until menu disappears The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Even if the battery pack or AC power are remo...

Page 36: ...able battery to store the date and time in memory If this built in lithium battery is exhausted the date and time will be reset as 01 JAN 2007 00 00 To prevent this connect the AC power adaptor to DVD camcorder every 6 months and leave it to charge for at least 24 hours with the DVD camcorder turned off The built in lithium battery will be charged You can set the year up to 2040 The date and time ...

Page 37: ... tab Storage tab Memory DVD or Card Using Q MENU button Press Q MENU button Touch Storage Memory DVD or Card When you insert a DVD disc or a memory card the storage media setup menu may appear Touch the desired storage tab Method 1 Using the built in memory This DVD camcorder has an embedded 4GB memory that can be conveniently used to record or playback movie photo images Never format the built in...

Page 38: ...t of the slot and close the memory card cover Selecting a suitable memory card You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards You can also use SD cards of 128M 2GB only MultiMediaCards MMC and SD card 4GB are not supported On this DVD camcorder you can use memory cards of the following capacity 128MB 8GB Compatible recording media The following recording media have been guaranteed to work with this DVD camcor...

Page 39: ...the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognise the modified file Handling a memory card It is recommended that you switch 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 ...

Page 40: ...rding 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 card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card You may even lose you...

Page 41: ...Once inserted the disc is recognised and the ACCESS CHG indicator blinks Do not cut off the power supply during this time Do not shake nor apply impact It may cause a malfunction To select the DVD disc as your recording storage media touch Menu tab Storage tab DVD Move the grip belt so it does not interfere with inserting or ejecting the disc The disc cover can be opened when the device is connect...

Page 42: ...e rest of the way by hand 3 Remove the disc While pushing down the centre portion of the disc spindle pick up the disc by the edges to remove 4 Gently push the disc cover to close it The Finalise Format functions are not available at the low battery level under Use the AC power adaptor when finalising formatting a DVD disc You cannot open the disc cover while loading Wait until disc loading is com...

Page 43: ...dable number of photo images Storage Built in memory Memory card Photo Resolution Capacity Photo Quality 4GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 1152X864 Super Fine Approx 10860 Approx 690 Approx 1990 Approx 2700 Approx 5580 Fine Approx 13960 Approx 880 Approx 1780 Approx 3470 Approx 7170 Normal Approx 21720 Approx 1380 Approx 2780 Approx 5410 Approx 11160 800X600 Super Fine Approx 21720 Approx 1380 Approx 2780 A...

Page 44: ...sion rate is the longer the recording time will be However the picture quality will be lower Memory cards of bigger than 8GB in capacity may not work properly The maximum size of a movie MPEG2 file that can be recorded at one time is 4GB You can store up to 999 movie images on a memory card Movie image files recorded on other equipment are not playable on this DVD camcorder To check the remaining ...

Page 45: ...ack or an AC power adaptor Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on Set the appropriate storage media page 31 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card If you want to record on a DVD disc insert a DVD disc When you insert a DVD disc or a memory card in STBY mode the torage media setup menu appears 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD Set the L...

Page 46: ...ges 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 You cannot use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock If you press the Recording start stop button whi...

Page 47: ...aving the photo image on the storage media you cannot proceed with the next recording The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the quality and size of the image page 37 The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio as shown in the bottom illustration Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media The memory cards that can be used in this DVD camcorder ...

Page 48: ...e screen at the 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 HIS indicators disappear from the screen Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following controls are unavailable because the i...

Page 49: ...n tab 3 Touch the movie image you want The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically 4 Press the PHOTO button or Record Photo button on the front The still image is recorded on the storage media A shutter sound is heard When the indicator disappears the photo image has been recorded When saving the still image the playback screen is paused The still images captured from the movie ...

Page 50: ... zooming is possible up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to On page 67 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 angl...

Page 51: ...n The recorded movie and photo images are displayed in the thumbnail index view Photos can not be recorded onto a DVD disc Therefore when you press the MODE button in movie mode while in use of a DVD disc as the storage media the storage media switches automatically from DVD disc to built in memory before entering photo mode playback MODE 1 1 1 1 1 1 27000 60 Min STBY 00 00 00 95Min 60 Min Movie r...

Page 52: ...thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file To change the current thumbnail page touch the up or down tab 4 Touch a desired movie image The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically The selected movie image is played according to play option setting page 69 To stop playback touch the Return tab The play related tabs disappear on the...

Page 53: ...same operation by using the remote control Search playback During playback each touch of Reverse search Forward search tab increases the play speed RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x16 x2 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x16 x2 To resume normal playback touch Playback tab You can do the same operation by using the remote control Skip playback Touch Reverse skip Forward skip tab during playba...

Page 54: ...ia page 31 If you want to play in the memory card insert the memory card Photos can not be recorded onto a DVD disc on this camcorder 3 Touch the Photo tab The thumbnail index view appears To change the current thumbnail page touch the up or down tab 4 Touch a desired photo image 5 Touch the previous image next image tab search for the desired photo image To view the previous image touch the previ...

Page 55: ...ht to select the previous image on the LCD screen reverse to select the next image This function is available also in the movie play mode 60 Min 100_0003 3 12 60 Min 100_0001 1 12 Previous image Next image Present image NEXT PREV Present image 60 Min 100_0002 2 12 60 Min 100_0002 2 12 Slide Show 60 Min 100_0005 5 12 All images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each To stop the slid...

Page 56: ...to as line Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the DVD camcorder on Slide the POWER switch downward and press the Play mode button to set the Play mode page 21 Open the LCD screen and set the appropriate storage media page 31 The image from the DVD camcorder will appear on the TV screen 3 Perform playback You can perform playback recording or make settings in t...

Page 57: ...power and press the Play mode button to set the Play mode page 21 2 Open the LCD screen Set the appropriate storage media page 31 3 Touch the recorded dubbed movie on the thumbnail view 4 Press the record 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 58: ...o change the previous or next page Return tab Use it to move to the previous menu or exit from the menu Exit tab Use it to exit from the menu Q MENU button Use it to enter the quick menu Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the Menu tab Menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode and recording mode Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation m...

Page 59: ...pears When using the Q MENU button 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Movie 2 Press the Q MENU button to enter the quick menu 3 Touch Focus 4 Touch the desired option 5 To exit touch the Exit or Return tab until the menu disappears Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode There are some functions you cannot activate simulta...

Page 60: ...to 62 Shutter X Auto 63 16 9 Wide X On 64 Quality Fine 64 Wind Cut X Off 65 Back Light Off 65 C Nite X Off 66 Digital Zoom X Off 67 possible X not possible Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using the Menu tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the grey menu items on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting...

Page 61: ...78 Combine X 79 Print Mark DPOF only memory card X 91 possible X not possible Setting menu items Operating mode Default value Page Date Time Set 69 Date Time Off 69 File No Series 70 LCD Control Bright 18 Colour 18 70 Disc Manage 85 90 Storage Info 71 Format 71 Beep Sound On 72 Shutter Sound On 72 Auto Power Off 5Min 72 Remote On 72 TV Display On 73 USB Connect Mass Storage 73 Default Set 73 Langu...

Page 62: ...mode Movie Photo Default Page Copy 77 84 Finalise Unfinalise only DVD X 87 90 Storage Memory 31 Delete All 76 Edit Divide X 78 Combine X 79 Playlist X 80 84 possible X not possible Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using the Menu tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the grey menu items on the screen Ref...

Page 63: ...ay flicker In this case 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 ...

Page 64: ...make a recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten This option is used when the surroundings are less than 3200K of tungsten lights Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation Setting white balance manually 1 Touch Custom WB 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...

Page 65: ... results Exposure The DVD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically 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...

Page 66: ...ensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high magnification EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HIS to On When Anti Shake HIS 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 HIS On is set Firmly hold the DVD camcorder with both hands It is...

Page 67: ...ect embossing Emboss2 This 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 i...

Page 68: ...ocus mode 1 Touch Focus Manual The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 2 Touch the nearer subject or farther subject tab to adjust the focus while viewing the subject on the LCD screen Focussing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject touch the farther subject Focussing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject touch the nearer subject The nearer or farther icon appears in ...

Page 69: ...shutter speed manually A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion The adjusted value is applied right after touching the or tab Fast shutter speed allows a fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed conditions 1 50 The sh...

Page 70: ...Settings Contents On screen display Off Records images to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen On Records images to 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 d...

Page 71: ...laces such as a beach Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Minimises wind noise or other noise while recording Make sure the Wind Cut is set to Off when you want the microphone to be sensitive as possible The Wind Cut function works only during movie recording The Wind Cut function works only with the built in microphone Back Light When subject is lit from behind t...

Page 72: ...s without a compromise in colours There is also an LED light that can be used to record in dark locations Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None 1 25 Record brighter image brighter 1 25 1 13 Record brighter image even in a dark location 1 13 1 13 LED Record a clear image in a dark location without sacrificing colour with the LED light 1 13 LED 1 13 CAUTION The LED light...

Page 73: ...able 16 9 Wide mode to use the Digital Zoom function page 64 The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level Settings Contents On screen display Off Up to 26X zoom is performed optically None 100x 200x 400x 1200x Up to 26X zoom is performed optically and after that up t...

Page 74: ...gher the resolution selected the less memory will be available to take photos This function can be set in photo mode only Quality You can select the quality of a photo image to be recorded Settings Contents On screen display Super Fine Records photo images at the super fine image quality Fine Records photo images at the fine image quality Normal Records photo images at the normal image quality Num...

Page 75: ...time so that they can be recorded correctly page 30 Date Time You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen Before you use the Date Time function you must set the date and time page 30 Settings Contents On screen display Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date 01 JAN 2007 Time Displays the current time 00 00 Date Time Displays the cur...

Page 76: ... Your DVD camcorder is equipped with a 2 7 wide colour Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly Depending on the conditions under which you are using the DVD camcorder indoors or outdoors for example you can adjust the LCD brightness and LCD colour Settings Contents On screen display Bright Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen ...

Page 77: ...rdable time by quality by pressing Display iCHECK button page 26 Format You can use the Format function to completely delete all files and options on the storage media including protected files Settings Contents Memory You can format the built in memory DVD You can format the DVD disc DVD RW RW page 86 Card You can format the memory card If you execute the format function all files will be deleted...

Page 78: ...None Auto Power Off You can set the DVD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes in the STBY mode Settings Contents On screen display Off The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically None 5 Min The DVD camcorder automatically turns off when there is no operation for 5 minutes in the STBY mode None Remote This function allows you to enable or disable the rem...

Page 79: ...om the storage media or to a printer to print your photo images Settings Contents On screen display Mass Storage Connect to a PC None PictBridge Connect to a printer None Default Set You can initialise the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults only in STBY mode page 21 Initializing the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults does not affect recorded images Language You can select a...

Page 80: ... Menu tab Settings tab Calibration 4 Touch X displayed on the screen with a round tip of pen or something similar which does not damage the LCD screen When touching X displayed on the screen the position of the X is changed 5 Repeat the step 4 three times When touching the last position of X the calibration setting is finished and the menu screen is displayed If you did not touch the right spot tr...

Page 81: ...touch image to select images to be protected The indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for protection the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image All On Protects all images To protect all images simply touch All On All Off Releases the protected images all at once...

Page 82: ...Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK OK tab All Deletes all images To delete all images simply touch All 5 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes After completion the selected images will be deleted Accordingly the deleted files also...

Page 83: ... on image or not the indicator is removed from image All to Card Copy all movie photo images to card 5 Touch OK OK tab The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes This function is not available at the battery level under This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen Photo images only If free space available on the stor...

Page 84: ...e first image for DVD RW VR mode Please note the divided movie image is original one If you want to delete an unwanted part of a movie image divide the movie first and then delete the unnecessary part see page 76 After dividing the movie image you can combine other desired movie image see page 79 You can not divide a protected image You must first release the protect function to divide it page 75 ...

Page 85: ...ted two files will appear 5 Touch Yes The thumbnail of the first movie image will appear in the combined movie image It is impossible to combine movie images with different quality For example you cannot combine a movie image recorded in Fine quality with a movie image recorded in Super Fine quality You can not combine the protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it pa...

Page 86: ...u have recorded a few scenes on a storage media Memory DVD or Card 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 A movie image is created between the points where you start and stop a recording Once deleted you c...

Page 87: ...ovie images to add to the a playlist The indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for protection the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image 5 Touch the OK OK tab The message Now Adding will appear When creation of a playlist is complete the thumbnail view of the pla...

Page 88: ...displayed on the selected movie images Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for arranging the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image A bar will also appear next to the movie image 4 Touch previous or next tab to move the bar to the position of your choice then touch OK OK tab The selected movie image will be move...

Page 89: ...dicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for deletion the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image 4 Touch the OK OK tab The message Delete files from Playlist Original file not deleted will appear 5 Touch Yes The selected playlists will be deleted OK 01 01 60 Min Playl...

Page 90: ...e selected in the order from the first and will copy as long as the space allows 4 Touch OK OK tab The selected files will be copied editing movie images This function is not available at the battery level under You cannot access this function by pressing COPY FINALIZE button If free space available on the storage is insufficient copying may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 76 If the...

Page 91: ...hen touch Disc Info If the item is not on the screen touch the up or down tab to scroll to the next group of items Disc Name Disc Type Disc Format Used Space and Free Space will be displayed 5 To exit touch the Exit or Return tab repeatedly until menu disappears disc management Disc information may appear depending on the disc type Disc Info Disc Name 2007 01 01 Disc Type DVD RW Unfinalised Disc Fo...

Page 92: ...t DVD RW disc touch Yes See page 36 for more details on the format type 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 so t...

Page 93: ...You can also use the Q MENU Press the Q MENU button then touch Finalise 4 The message DVD needs to finalise for other DVD player or recorder to be played will appear Touch the OK OK tab to confirm Disc information will appear 5 Touch the OK OK tab then touch Yes to finalise Touch No to cancel The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear When the finalisation is complete the Fin...

Page 94: ...unning media DVD drive 1 Turn on your PC 2 Insert a finalised disc into the DVD drive of the PC DVD playback application software starts and the disc will play If DVD playback application does not start automatically run the application by navigating through the start menu Use a DVD drive compatible with 3 1 2 inch 8cm disc The recorded files on DVD may not play in Windows Media Player Microsoft W...

Page 95: ...that has not been finalised Refer to the page 8 for finalised disc compatibility 1 Turn on the DVD player recorder 2 Insert the finalised DVD disc into the tray of a DVD player recorder It may start playing automatically or press the PLAY button to start For further details on playing back DVD discs refer to the DVD player recorder user s manual To playback DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode A final...

Page 96: ...h Unfinalise Or you can unfinalise the disc with FINALIZE button 4 Touch the OK OK tab The message Make the disc recordable will appear 5 Touch Yes to unfinalise Choose No to cancel The message showing that the disc is being unfinalised will appear and the disc will be unfinalised WARNING The unfinalise function is not available at the battery level under During unfinalising do not cause impact or...

Page 97: ...et All or Reset All Set All Print marks all images Simply touch Set All You can print only one copy per one image by selecting Set All Reset All Removes the print mark Touch Reset All 5 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes You can set the number of prints in the single display view only Select the photo image to print in the single display view and touch the Menu tab ...

Page 98: ...To search photo image touch the previous image or next image tab 5 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes The selected photo image will be printed After the connection the easy printing menu will display on the LCD screen To display the PictBridge menu touch the Menu tab For more information about the PictBridge menu refer to page 93 Setting the number of copies to prin...

Page 99: ...connect 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...

Page 100: ...9 0 or later Supported media DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD RAM CD R RW For the compatible DVD CD burners refer to CyberLink web site http www gocyberlink com english products powerproducer 2_gold comp_dvd_drives jsp USB port must be provided as standard USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 Hi speed USB USB 2 0 is recommended PowerDirector is optimised for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX SSE SSE2 3DNow and Int...

Page 101: ...atures This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details on software refer to the Online help Readme on the CyberLink PowerDirector CD Before you begin Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar 1 Load the provided CyberLink PowerDirector CD ROM into the PC The setup screen appears several seconds If the...

Page 102: ...arting Windows screen appears 7 Click Yes I want to restart my computer now OK then restart the PC If you perform installation of software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished Windows Messenger has to been closed during CyberLink PowerDirector installation If it is running during installation the Informatio...

Page 103: ...ardware icon on the task tray 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 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 ca...

Page 104: ...s XP Vista The Removable Disk window appears on the PC screen after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK When using Windows 2000 a Double click the My Computer icon on the 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 stor...

Page 105: ...atically 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 CAM_0001 JPG The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO 101 PHOTO etc Image format Movie image Images are compressed in MPEG2 Moving Picture Experts Group format The picture size is 720X576 Photo image Photo images are compressed in JPEG Join...

Page 106: ...ame 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 storage media built in memory or memory to the PC It is not guaranteed that the files downloaded from PC are played Editing images on the PC Use the CyberLink PowerDirector You can install this software from the provided CD page 95 96 You can edit the recorded images...

Page 107: ...nded 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 it...

Page 108: ...AL 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 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...

Page 109: ...sporting 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 bat...

Page 110: ...er even if the built in rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date Disc type description Disc Type DVD R 3 1 2 DVD R DL 3 1 2 DVD RW 3 1 2 DVD RW 3 1 2 Mode VR Video Recording Video Capacity 1 4G 2 6G 1 4G 1 4G 1 4G Formatting a new disc page 36 Auto Auto Recording page 39 44 Deleting page 76 X X X X Rewrite X X Playba...

Page 111: ...tomatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 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 112: ...no disc in DVD camcorder Insert a disc Disc Full There is not enough disc space Change to a new disc 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 recognised in the DVD camcorder The disc is finalised in the camcorders manufactured by other companies The supported discs are DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RW U...

Page 113: ... the DVD camcorder off while recording turn it on again with the disc or memory card inserted in it Repair of the disc or memory card will be executed automatically Do not remove the disc or memory card while the DVD camcorder is recovering it ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function Do not turn the DVD camcorder off when data recovery is in progress At this time do not do any of the...

Page 114: ...pens 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 than the pr...

Page 115: ...y discharged The temperature is too low The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The LCD is turned off Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism Keep away from magnetic materials When magnetic material is near the left s...

Page 116: ...ing off your camcorder Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc only when the finalisation is completed pages 87 88 Disc is not recognised and the disc cover opens The disc is damaged Replace with a new disc Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording Start Stop button does not start recording Press the MODE button to set Movie There is not enough free space to record on the bu...

Page 117: ...t illuminated by bright light vertical line appears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording 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 30 You cannot record a photo image Set your camcorder to Photo mode page 41 Release t...

Page 118: ...le Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 32 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 71 Image cannot be moved or deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 33 You cannot delete images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device You can...

Page 119: ...is may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel Scene Mode AE to avoid or minimise the phenomena page 57 Image s colour balance is not natural White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 58 Playback on your DVD camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Using the playback Play Pause function does not start playing Press the Play...

Page 120: ... TV DVD recorder etc Red colour right White colour left The connection cable AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 50 51 The image appears distorted on a 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV If you want to display properly on your TV check out your TV type and set the proper screen mo...

Page 121: ...ct it again properly Cannot use the provided software PowerDirector on a Macintosh computer You cannot use PowerDirector with a Macintosh computer This camcorder is recognised just as a removable storage device on a Macintosh computer Mac OS 10 3 or above supported PowerDirector does not function properly Exit the PowerDirector program and restart the Windows computer The image or sound on your ca...

Page 122: ...nth page 30 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution Menu items are greyed out You cannot select greyed items in the current recording playback mode There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items If you set to the desired functions do not set the following items first All the menu items are greyed out wh...

Page 123: ...dBs 600 Ω terminated USB output Mini B type connector 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 5 35W LCD Viewfinder Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F External dimensions Width 53 8 mm 2 12 inches Height 89 2 mm 3 51 inches Length 121 ...

Page 124: ...no alternative 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 i...

Page 125: ...epair 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 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...

Page 126: ...πει να 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 ...

Page 127: ...όπους που 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 δικαιώματ...

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Page 129: ...nces in 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 01309G 00 AD68 01309G_UK indb 123 2007 11 29 ÀÈÄ 3 37 48 ...

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