Samsung VP-DX102 - Manuals

English _ v ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • This user manual covers models VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ). Please note that models with “i” have “Analogue In” function. VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) have two storage media, Disc and Card. Although the external appearances of VP-DX10...

vi _ English IMPORTANT NOTE • Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: - The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. - If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear,...

02 _ English contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD CAMCORDER PREPARATION 13 DVD CAMCORDER MODE: BEFORE RECORDING 30 06 09 What is included with your DVD camcorder 10 Front and right view 11 Left side and bottom view 12 Rear and top view 13 Remote control (VP-DX102/DX104/DX...

04 _ English contents DIGITAL CAMERA MODE (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) ONLY) 52 USING THE MENU ITEMS 62 PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) ONLY) 83 52 Inserting and ejecting a memory card 55 Recordable time and number of images 56 Recording movie images 57 Taking photo images 5...

INSERT BATTERY PACK 06 _ English This chapter introduces the basic features of your DVD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. introduction to basic features Step 1 : Preparation When recording movie images on a DVD disc Select the proper disc for use. • DVD+RW, DVD+R DL and ...

���� English _ 07 You must finalise the disc in advance to view the movie images recorded on a DVD camcorder on other DVD devices. (Finalise is the function that allows a disc recorded on the DVD camcorder to be playable on DVD devices such as DVD players.) Finalise • Selecting an image to play back...

English _ 09 WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER Your new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.  The contents may vary depending on the sale...

���� 10 _ English FRONT AND RIGHT VIEW   Lens open/close switch   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-DX...

English _ 11 LEFT AND BOTTOM VIEW   Display ( ) button   EASY Q button   Built-in speaker   FINALIZE button   BATT. (battery 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/lef...

12 _ English REAR AND TOP VIEW   Viewfinder   Zoom (W/T) lever/ Volume control   PHOTO button (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)   Focus adjustment knob   MODE button / Mode indicator (Record ( )/Play ( ) mode)   Recording start/stop button   ACCESS/CHG indicator   OPEN switch   AV jack   USB jac...

English _ 13 REMOTE CONTROL (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105( i ) only)   START/STOP button   DISPLAY button   Skip ( / ) button   Stop ( ) button   Play/Pause ( ) button   MENU button   Control ( / / / / )buttons   PHOTO button   Zoom (W/T) button   Search ( / ) button   Slow playback ( ) button The buttons o...

1 2 3 14 _ English INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Installation for the internal clock (battery release) switch 1. Open the LCD screen, then slide the BATT . (battery release) switch in the arrow direction to remove the battery pack. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Replace the button-type battery...

  140 ° English _ 15 HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDER Attaching a grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the DVD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Adjust the leng...

���� 18 _ English Charging the battery pack • Use IA-BP80W battery pack only. • The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power. 2. Open the LCD screen and attach the battery pack to the DVD camcorder.  page 16 3. Open the ...

20 _ English Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, finalise a disc, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors.  page 18  Be sure to use the prov...

English _ 23 DVD camcorder play mode   Movie play mode   Operating status (Play/Pause)   Warning indicators and messages   Time 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) ...

24 _ English Digital camera record mode   Record mode   Operating mode (STBY (standby) or ● (recording))   Warning indicators and messages   Time counter (movie recording time)   Remaining time   Storage media (memory card)   Battery info (remaining battery level)   The total number of recordable ph...

1 2 3 4 5 26 _ English USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power, and then press the Display ( ) button. Each press of the button toggles the OSD (On Screen...

English _ 27 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 ...

1 ���� ���� ���� 3 4 30 _ English DVD camcorder mode: before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) You can record movie and photo images on the desired storage media (a DVD disc or a memory card) so you should select the desired storage media before starting rec...

English _ 31 • 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 connected to an AC power adaptor or the battery pack, even if the power is off. Caution This product utilises a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or p...

32 _ English Removing 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 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...

English _ 33 DVD camcorder mode: recording/playback RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You should set the Storage mode switch to DISC before recording on a disc. (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • You can record movie images using the remote control. (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 13 •...

36 _ English CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE PLAYBACK(VP-DX103 ( i ) /DX104/DX105 ( i ) only) • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, it stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused to the memory...

English _ 37 ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This DVD camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. • Zoom lever is on the top of the camcorder. • You can also use zoom function by moving the Joystick (W/T) up or down. To zoom...

38 _ English PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • You can switch to the Play mode by using the MODE button. • You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views. • Use the playback-related buttons on the remote control. (VP-DX102/DX104/DX1...

40 _ English DVD camcorder mode: editing movie image DELETING IMAGES ( ( )) • This function works only in the Play mode. • You can delete undesired movie images recorded on the disc. • This function works only on a DVD-RW disc(VR mode). • An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Slide ...

English _ 41 DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE (PARTIAL DELETE) ( ( )) • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • A movie image can be partially deleted. 1. Press the MENU button, then move the Jo...

42 _ English PLAYLIST ( ( )) What’s a Playlist? • You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded movie images. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased. Adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not ...

English _ 43 Creating a playlist • This function works only in Play mode. • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded movie images. • You can create only one playlist. 1. Move the J...

44 _ English Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist • This function works only in Play mode. • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to desired position. 1. Move the Joystic...

English _ 45 Deleting movie images from a playlist • This function works only in Play mode. • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • You can delete undesired movie images within a playlist. 1. Move the Joystick to select the playlist( ) tab in the thu...

46 _ English Deleting a section of movie image within a playlist • This function works only in Play mode. • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only)  page 30 • You can delete a section of a movie image within a playlist. 1. Press the MENU button, then move the Joy...

English _ 47 DISC FINALISE ( ( -R +R DL )) • This function works only in the Record mode  page 21 • To play the contents of a DVD-RW/-R/+R DL on other DVD players/recorders/drives, you must finalise the disc. When finalising, there should be enough power in the batteries. If the AC power adaptor is...

➟ ➟ PC DVD -R DVD +R DL DVD -RW Finalise ➟ ➟ DVD player/recorder DVD -R DVD +R DL DVD -RW Finalise 48 _ English Playing back on a PC with a DVD drive The DVD disc can be played on a PC with a DVD-running media (DVD drive). 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Insert a finalised disc into the DVD drive of the PC. ...

English _ 49 DISC UNFINALISE ( ( )) • This function works only in the Record mode.  page 21 • If a DVD-RW disc had been finalised in the VR mode or Video mode, you can unfinalise the disc for further recording. When unfinalising, there should be enough power in the batteries. If the AC power adapto...

50 _ English DISC FORMAT ( ( +RW )) • This function works only in the Record mode.  page 21 • You can format a recorded disc for re-use. By formatting, all existing data will be deleted. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power.  page 21 2. Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP...

English _ 51 DISC INFORMATION ( ( +RW -R +R DL )) • This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode.  page 21 • It shows you disc information such as the disc name, disc type, disc format, etc. NOTICE : Make sure that you insert a disc.  page 30 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to tur...

52 _ English digital camera mode (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD • This DVD camcorder has multi card-slot for access to SD (Secure Digital) and MMC (MultiMediaCard) cards. - Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory ...

English _ 55 RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Storage Memory card Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Movie image Approx. 8 min Approx. 16 min Approx. 32 min Approx. 64 min Approx. 120 min Recordable number of photo images Storage Memory card Capacity Photo Qualit...

English _ 57 TAKING PHOTO IMAGES • You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card. • You can take photo images using the remote control.  page 13 (VP-DX104/DX105( i ) only) 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on. • Set the Storage mode swi...

58 _ English PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • You can switch to the Play mode by pressing the MODE button. • You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views. • Use the playback-related buttons on the remote control.  page 13 (VP-DX...

English _ 59 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memory card. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen. • Set the Storage mode switch to CARD .  page 30 • Adjust...

60 _ English PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 • You can protect important images from accidental erasure. • If you execute formatting, all files including protected files will be erased. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power...

62 _ English using the menu items HANDLING MENUS ✪ Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed on this page. For example: setting the Focus Using the MENU button 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power. • Set the appropriate storage media. (VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX...

English _ 63 MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items Operating mode DISC CARD (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/ DX105( i ) only) Default value Page Scene Mode(AE)  X Auto 65 White Balance   Auto 66 E...

English _ 65 RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can set up the menu items for recording. Scene Mode(AE) This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on conditions, recording envir...

66 _ English White Balance This DVD camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Settings Contents On-screen display Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically. None Daylight This con...

English _ 67 • A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a ...

English _ 69 Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 10 different digital effect options. Settings Contents On-screen di...

70 _ English Focus The DVD camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. Settings Contents On-screen display Auto In most situations,...

English _ 71 • “ Focus ” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. • If you are inexperienced in the use of DVD camcorders, we recommend that you use auto focus. • This function will be set to “ Auto ” in the EASY.Q mode. S...

72 _ English • We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed. • If you manually change the shutter speed value when “ Scene Mode(AE) ” function is selected, manual changes are applied with priority. • The image may not seem smooth when a high speed is set. • This function will...

English _ 75 Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On Fader is executed. Fade in Press the Recording start...

78 _ English PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Card Manage (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) • You can manage a memory card for recording in the digital camera mode. Settings Contents On-screen display Format Delete all files and options on the memory card including protected files. None Card Info Shows the ca...

English _ 79 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 29 Settings Contents On-screen display Off Current date and time information is not displayed. None Date Displays the current date. 0...

English _ 81 Remote (VP-DX102/DX104/DX105( i ) only) This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the DVD camcorder. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. - The ( ) indicator appears when you use the remote control. None On You can control th...

82 _ English Default Set You can initialise the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults. Initialising the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults does not affect recorded images. Menu Colour You can select the desired menu colour to display the menu. “ Midnight Blue ”  “ Lovely Pink ”...

English _ 83 printing photo images (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to the DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the DVD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 21 •...

84 _ English printing photo images (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE • If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, photo images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder to the printer directly with the USB cable. DPOF cannot be set while PictBridge i...

86 _ English connecting to AV devices You can view the recorded movie and photo images(VP-DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) only) on a large screen by connecting the DVD camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV • To play back your recordings, the television must be PAL compatible.  page 103 • We recommend t...

88 _ English DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can dub images played back on this DVD camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the provided AV cable to connect the DVD camcorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: 1. Slide the POW...

English _ 89 USING THE VOICE PLUS • The Voice Plus function works only in the DVD camcorder play mode.  page 38 • This function enables you to narrate over a pre-recorded disc via the DVD camcorder’s microphone. • When you want to copy a DVD onto other AV devices (DVD recorder, VCR), you can dub yo...

90 _ English RECORDING (COPYING) A TV PROGRAMME OR EXTERNAL CONTENTS ONTO A DISC (VP-DX100i/DX103i/DX105i ONLY) • The Recording (Copying) function works only in the DVD camcorder play mode.  page 21 • Connect your DVD camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the AV jack to record a TV programme or copy a v...

English _ 91 connecting to a PC ( VP-DX103( i ) /DX104/DX105( i ) only ) This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions. ✪ When connecting a USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. SYSTEM RE...

92 _ English INSTALLING DV Media PRO When you install the DV Media PRO software on your Windows computer, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your DVD camcorder to your computer via a USB cable. - View Movie Recordings and Photos on PC: DV Driver, DirectX9.0, Video Codec - PC cam/US...

94 _ English CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your DVD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ”  page 81 2. Connect the DVD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. • Do not apply excessive force when inse...

English _ 95 VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA • You can transfer or copy the files saved on the memory card into PC using USB cable. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power, then set the Storage mode switch to CARD .  pages 21, 30 • Removable disk supports only the memory card...

96 _ English connecting to a PC (VP-DX103( i ) /DX104/DX105( i ) only) Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for the memory card is as follows: • Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. • The file naming follo...

English _ 97 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE DVD CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back. 1. Execute the procedure in “Viewing the contents of storage media.”  pages 95~96 • The folders in the storage media appear. 2. Create a new folder, enter the fol...

98 _ English USING THE PC CAM FUNCTION • This function works only in the DVD camcorder record mode.  page 21 • 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 ...

English _ 99 MAINTENANCE Your DVD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfil any guarantee obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • For safekeeping of the DVD camcorder, turn off the...

100 _ English Cleaning and handling the Disc • Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow- coloured side) of the disc with your fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly. • Use a soft cloth to clean the disc. • Clean lightly from the centre o...

102 _ English 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 31 Auto Auto     Recording  pages 33~37      Deleting  page 40 X X  ...

English _ 103  Discs must be finalised before it can be played on standard DVD players/recorders. Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility.  You can play back DVD+RW discs on DVD players/recorders without finalising them.  When formatting a recorded disc, the data recorded on the disc is ...

104 _ English TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Overall Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery The battery pack is almost ...

English _ 107 ✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before requesting service. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The power turns off aut...

112 _ English troubleshooting Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect. • Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup memory battery(button type battery) may be discharged. Replace with a new battery.  page 14 Menu Symptom Explanat...

English _ 113 specifications MODEL NAME: VP-DX100( i )/DX100H/DX102/DX103( i )/DX104/DX105( i ) System Video signal PAL Picture compression format MPEG-2 (Disc), MPEG-4 (Card) Image device CCD (Charge-coupled device) 800K pixels Lens F1.6 34x (Optical), 1200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal len...

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