Samsung VP-DX210(i) - Manuals

English _ v safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or persona...

vi _ English important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format in the DISC Record mode, H.264 format in the Card Video Record mode (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) and at Standard Resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this DVD camcorder is ...

English _ vii • Illustrations of model VP-DX205(i) are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice. • The foll...

viii _ English precautions when using WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder at the temperature over 60 ℃ (140 ℉ ) may result in fire. Keeping battery at the high temperature may cause explosion. � � � � Do not allow water or...

English _ ix Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock. Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms to ...

English _ xi Use the Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause the overheat, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation. w T T w Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large...

02 _ English contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD CAMCORDER 14 What is included with your DVD camcorder 14 Parts identification 15 PREPARATION 18 Remote control (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) 18 Installing the button-type battery (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) 19 Holding the DVD camcorder 19 Ch...

04 _ English This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. quick start guide STEP1: Selecting a suitable DVD disc RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A DVD DISC YOU CAN RECORD VIDEOS ONTO A DVD DISC. Videos on a disc are recorde...

English _ 05 SELECT A DISC THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS.  Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder.  Photos cannot be recorded onto a DVD disc. Do you want to delete or edit videos on the DVD camcorder? Do you want to reuse the disc after formatting? DVD-RW DVD-R DL DVD-RW D...

quick start guide BEFORE RECORDING TO RECORD VIDEOS 1. Press the MODE button to select the Record ( ) mode. 2. Aim the camcorder at the subject. - Check the Lens open/close switch is open ( ). 3. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to record. - While recording, the elapsed recording time and [  ]...

FIRST, FINALISE THE DISC! To play the disc recorded on your camcorder on other external devices, you need to finalise the disc first.  page 55 1. You can simply finalise the disc by pressing the FINALIZE button on the camcorder. STEP4: Viewing on other external devices ( ) English _ 07 STEP3: Playi...

English _ 09 RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) ONLY) YOU CAN RECORD VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD. Videos on a memory card are recorded in H.264 format that is convenient to e-mail and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos onto a ...

10 _ English quick start guide BEFORE RECORDING TO RECORD VIDEOS 1. Press the MODE button to select the Video Record ( ) Mode. 2. Aim the camcorder at the subject. - Check the Lens open/close switch is open ( ). 3. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to record. - While recording, the elapsed recor...

TO TAKE PHOTOS 1. Press the MODE button to select the Photo Record ( ) Mode. 2. Aim the camcorder at the subject. • Check the Lens open/close switch is open ( ). 3. Press the PHOTO button to capture photos. You can put photos on a memory card only. DVD discs do not support photo- taking. 1. Press th...

14 _ English 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...

18 _ English REMOTE CONTROL (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)   START/STOP (Recording 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 pl...

English _ 19 INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) Installing the button-type battery in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counter clockwise (as indicated with (  ) mark) using your fingernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens. 2. Insert the ...

20 _ English CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK • There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD camcorder. • Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. - The battery pack: used for outdoor recording. - The AC power adaptor: used for indoor recording. To charge the ba...

22_ English preparation Charging the battery pack • Use IA-BP80WA 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 20 3. Op...

English _ 23 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery Level Indicator State Message Fully charged - 25~50% used - 50~60% used - 60~80% used - 80~99% used - Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the ...

24 _ English preparation Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack: Storage DVD disc Charging time approx. 1hr 50min Quality Continuous recording time Playback time ...

English _ 25 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 22 • Be sure to use the prov...

26 _ English preparation BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATIONTurning the DVD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch down. Selecting the operating modes • Set the operation mode by adjusting the Storage mode switch (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/ DX210(i) only) and MODE b...

28 _ English preparation DISC Play Mode Playing videos on a disc   Video play mode   Operating status (Play/Pause)   Warning indicators and messages   Time code (elapsed time/total recorded time)   Storage media (disc type)   Battery info (remaining battery level)   LCD enhancer*   Disc Format   Vid...

English _ 29 CARD Video Record Mode Recording videos onto a memory card   Video record mode   Operating mode (STBY (standby) or  (recording))   Warning indicators and messages   Time counter (video recording time)   Remaining time   Storage media (memory card)   Battery info (remaining battery leve...

30 _ English CARD Photo Record Mode Recording photos onto a memory card   Photo record mode   Photo counter (total number of recordable photos)   Warning indicators and messages   Storage media (memory card)   Battery info (remaining battery level)   LCD enhancer*   Back Light   Zoom position   Date...

English _ 31 CARD Video Play Mode Playing videos on a memory card   Video play mode   Operating status (Play/Pause)   Warning indicators and messages   Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)   Storage media (memory card)   Battery info (remaining battery level)   LCD enhancer*   Resolution   Erase P...

English _ 33 Using the joystick Use to playback, pause, fast forward, and rewind your recordings. Also, use to navigate ( ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , ► ) and select desired videos/photos or menu items. Button Description • Move left • DISC Play, CARD Video/Photo Play mode: previous file • Move right • DISC Play, CA...

34 _ English preparation Using the menu button 1. Select the desired operating mode by pressing the MODE button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the Joystick ( ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► ) to select desired menu item, then press the Joystick to confirm. 4. Press the MENU button to finish. The MENU button or th...

English _ 39 • 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...

40 _ 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 _ 41 RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A DISC • This function is available in DISC Record mode.  page 26 • You can record videos using the remote control. (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)  page 18 • This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorde...

English _ 43 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 • With the EASY Q function, most of the DVD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which relieves you of detailed adjustments. 1. Slide the POWER switch ...

44 _ English ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using optical power zoom 34x(VP-DX200(i)/DX205(i)/ DX2050 only)/26x(VP-DX210(i) only), intelli-zoom 42x(VP-DX200(i)/DX205(i)/DX2050 only)/ 30x(VP-DX210(i) only) and 2200x digital zoom...

English _ 45 PLAYING VIDEOS ON A DISC • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • You can switch to the Play ( ) mode by using the MODE button. • You can find a desired video clip quickly using thumbnail index views. • Use the playback-related buttons on the remote control. (VP-DX205...

46 _ English disc mode: recording/playback Adjusting the volume • You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback. • You can hear the recorded sound from the built-in speaker. • The level can be adjusted anywhere between 0 and 10. If you close the LCD screen while playing, you wil...

48 _ English disc mode: editing video DELETING IMAGES ( ( )) • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • You can delete undesired videos 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 the POWE...

English _ 49 DIVIDING A FILE ( ( )) • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • You can divide a video as many times as you want and delete a section you no longer need. 1. Press the MODE button to set the Play ( ) mode. • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC .(VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX21...

50 _ English disc mode: editing video • If you want to delete an unwanted section of a video, divide the video file first, then delete the section you no longer need. • The first and second scene of the divided video are displayed side-by-side in the place of the original video clip. • A video short...

English _ 51 PLAYLIST ( ( )) What’s a Playlist? • You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded videos. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original recording will not be erased. Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the ori...

52 _ English disc mode: editing video Creating a playlist • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)  page 38 • You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded videos. • You can create...

English _ 53 Arranging the order of clips within a playlist • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)  page 38 • You can arrange videos within a playlist by moving them to desired position. 1. Set the current...

54 _ English Deleting video clips from a playlist • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • Set the Storage mode switch to DISC . (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only)  page 38 • You can delete undesired video clips within a playlist. 1. Set the current play mode to Playlist. • Press...

English _ 55 disc mode: disc management DISC FINALISE ( ( -R -R DL )) • This function is available in DISC Record/DISC Play mode. • 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 batter...

56 _ English PLAYING BACK FINALISED DISC DIRECTLY Once finished recording, you must finalise the disc for a direct playback on a computer or a DVD player/recorder.  page 55 Playing back a finalised disc on a computer with a DVD drive The DVD disc can be played on a computer with a DVD-running media...

English _ 57 • 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...

58 _ English disc mode: disc management DISC FORMAT ( ( )) • This function is available in DISC Record/DISC Play mode.  page 26 • 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 26 2. Set t...

English _ 59 card mode:recording/playback (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) When using a memory card, you can record and playback videos and photos by selecting suitable operation modes. CHANGING THE OPERATION MODE ( ) • Pressing the MODE button changes the operation mode to Card Video Record ( ), ...

60 _ English card mode:recording/playback (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD ( ) • This DVD camcorder has multi card-slot for access to SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards. - Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacture...

English _ 61 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. • You can use SDHC and SD cards. (If needed, buy a memory card separately.) - You can also use a SD memory card, but recommended that you u...

English _ 63 RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for videos Storage Memory card (SD/SDHC) Capacity Video Quality 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB TV Super Fine Approx. 23 min. Approx. 47 min. Approx. 95 min. Approx. 190 min. Approx. 380 min. TV Fine Approx. 30 min. Approx. 60 min. Approx. 120 m...

64 _ English RECORDING VIDEOS ONTO A MEMORY CARD ( ) • This function is available in CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 • You can record videos using the remote control.  page 18 • This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is...

English _ 65 • Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data on the storage. • You can not use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock. • Note ...

66 _ English PLAYING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD ( ) • This function is available in CARD Video Play mode.  page 26 • You can switch to the Play ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. • You can find a desired video quickly using thumbnail index views. • Use the playback-related buttons on the remote con...

68 _ English PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE ( ) • This function is available in CARD Video/Photo Play mode.  page 26 • 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 t...

70 _ 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 in DISC Record mode. Using the MENU button 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power. 2. Select the appropriate storage med...

72 _ English 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 Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record Default value Page iSCENE   X Auto 74 Quality  X X Fine 82 Resolution (...

74 _ English RECORDING MENU ITEMS iSCENE This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 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 cond...

English _ 75 White Balance This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record/CARD Photo Record mode only.  page 26 This DVD camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Settings Contents On-screen display Au...

76 _ English • 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 _ 77 Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. ...

78 _ English Digital Effect This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 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. T...

English _ 81 Shutter This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. Settings Contents On-screen d...

82 _ English • We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed. • If you manually change the shutter speed value when “ iSCENE ” function is selected, manual changes are applied with priority. • This function cannot be use with the following functions; EASY.Q, C.Nite . • In the ...

English _ 85 Light (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 You can record images brighter in a dark place. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Records a image without using light. None On Records a clear image in a dark place...

86 _ English Guideline • This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record/CARD Photo Record mode.  page 26 • Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images. • The DVD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. ...

88 _ English using the menu items Time Lapse REC (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( ) This function is available in CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 Images are automatically shot with a fixed interval between frames, and stored on the storage media. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disable...

English _ 89 • Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished. To start another Time Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1~7. • Captured 25 contiguous images compose a video clip of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second, In...

90 _ English PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Play Mode • This function is available in DISC Play /CARD Video Play/CARD Photo Play mode.  page 26 • Select this menu item to see thumbnail index view of desired play mode. Settings Contents On-screen display Video Displays the thumbnail index view of videos recorde...

92 _ English using the menu items Time Zone • This function is available in all operating modes. • You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Settings Contents On-screen display Home The clock will be used according to your setting on the “ Date/Time Se...

English _ 93 Cities used to set the time zone Cities Cities London, Lisbon Adelaide Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Guam, Sydney, Brisbane Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Solomon Islands Moskva, Riyadh Wellington, Fiji Teheran Samoa, Midway Abu Dhabi, Muscat Honolulu, Hawaii, Tahit...

94 _ English using the menu items Time Type • This function is available in all operating modes. • You can select the time format to display. Settings Contents On-screen display 12 Hr The time is displayed as the unit of 12 hours. 12:00 AM 24 Hr The time is displayed as the unit of 24 hours. 00:00 D...

96 _ English Shutter Sound (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) ( ) • This function is available in CARD Video Record/CARD Photo Record/CARD Video Play/CARD Photo Play mode.  page 26 • You can turn the shutter sound on or off. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Cancels the shutter sound. None On...

English _ 97 The “ Auto Power Off ” menu will be grayed out on the menu and not selectable in the following cases; • When a USB cable is connected. • When the camcorder is connected to the AC adaptor. Remote (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) • This function is available in all operating modes. • Th...

98 _ English using the menu items AV In/Out (VP-DX200i/DX205i/DX210i only) • This function is available in DISC Record mode.  page 26 • You can record signals from external sources. Also you can send your videos to external devices to record or playback. Settings Contents On-screen display In Recor...

English _ 99 Language • This function is available in all operating modes. • You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. • “Language” options may be changed without prior notice. Demo • This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode.  page 26 • Demonstratio...

100 _ English printing photos (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) You can print photos by connecting the camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE ( ) • This function is available in CARD Video Record/CARD Photo Record/CARD Video Play/CARD Photo Play mode.  page 26 • If ...

102 _ English connecting to AV devices You can view the recorded video and photo images(VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) on a large screen by connecting the DVD camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV • This function is available in DISC Play/CARD Video Play/CARD Photo Play mode.  page 26 • To play ...

104 _ English DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER • This function is available in DISC Play/CARD Video Play/CARD Photo Play mode.  page 26 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 t...

English _ 105 USING THE VOICE PLUS • This function is available in DISC Play mode.  page 26 • 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 your voice sound incom...

English _ 107 This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time. CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE ( ) To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your compute...

108 _ English SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( ) The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink MediaShow4. CPU Intel ® Pentium ® 4, at least 3.0 GHz/AMD recommended OS (Operating System) Windows Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher) • Standard installation is recommended. Operation ...

English _ 109 INSTALLING CyberLink MediaShow4 (For Windows only) ( ) CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy editing of MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a video. When you install the CyberLink MediaShow4 software on your Windows computer, you can en...

112 _ English VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA ( ) • You can transfer or copy the files saved on the memory card into computer using USB cable. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power, then set the Storage mode switch to CARD .  pages 26, 38 • Removable disk supports only the ...

English _ 113 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 follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). Image format...

114 _ English TRANSFERRING VIDEOS(OR PHOTOS) TO YOUR COMPUTER ( ) You can copy the video and photo images to your computer and play them back. 1. Execute the procedure in “VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA .”  pages 112~113 • The folders in the storage media appear. 2. Create a new folder, ente...

English _ 115 Direct uploading to YouTube Share your contents with the world, by uploading videos directly to YouTube with one click. 1. Select the desired video thumbnail. 2. Click the YouTube shortcut icon in “Share” tab on the menu.• Log-in or subscription dialog box appears.• Log into the YouTub...

116 _ English SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( ) You can transfer recorded data to a computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. To play back or edit videos on Macintosh, you may install and use QuickTime Player(v7.5.5 or higher)/iMovie application(not supplied). CPU Power PC G5(1.8 GHz or higher), ...

English _ 117 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 th...

118 _ English maintenance & additional information 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 th...

English _ 119 LCD screen • Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • To prevent damage to the LCD screen - Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything. - Do not place the camcorder with LCD screen on the bottom. • To prolong service...

120 _ English Disc-type description Disc Type DVD-R (8cm) DVD-R DL (8cm) DVD-RW (8cm) Mode Video Video VR (Video Recording) Video Capacity 1.4GB 2.6GB 1.4GB 1.4GB Formatting a new disc   page 39 Auto Auto   Recording  page 41     Deleting  page 48 X X  X Rewrite X X   Playback on other ...

English _ 121  Discs must be finalised before they can be played on standard DVD players/recorders. Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility.  When formatting a recorded disc, the data recorded on the disc is deleted and disc capacity is restored, enabling you to re-use the disc. USING YOU...

122 _ English 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 discharged. Repl...

124 _ English PictBridge (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) Message Informs that... Action Read Error There are some problems with file. Release the protection. Ink Error There are some problems with the ink cartridge. • Check the ink cartridge. • Replace the ink cartridge. Paper Error There are som...

English _ 125 ✪ 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...

126 _ English troubleshooting Discs Symptom Explanation/Solution The disc cannot be removed. • Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation). Or the internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool and dry place.  pag...

English _ 127 Symptom Explanation/Solution The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time. • The estimated recording time is calculated by some references. • When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened. The recording stops automatically....

128 _ English troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. • Set “ Focus ” to “ Auto .”  page 79 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually.  page 80 • The lens is dusty on the surf...

130 _ English troubleshooting Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect. • The built-in battery is fully discharged if you do not use the camcorder at all for an extended time without turning on the power. In this case, you will lose previous date/time settings,...

English _ 131 specifications MODEL NAME: VP-DX200, VP-DX205, VP-DX2050, VP-DX210, VP-DX200i, VP-DX205i, VP-DX210i System Video signal PAL Picture compression format MPEG-2 (based on a disc), H.264 (based on a memory card) Image device CCD (Charge-coupled device) 800K pixels(VP-DX200(i)/DX205(i)/DX20...

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