ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read thisinstruction book thoroughly, and retain it forfuture

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions1010Precautions regarding the Lithium battery1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings

ENGLISH100100Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)Selecting the moving picture sizes1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card position.2. Se

ENGLISH101101Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.✤ You can play the moving pict

ENGLISH102102Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pac

ENGLISH103103MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displa

ENGLISH104104Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following ite

ENGLISH105105Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time a

ENGLISH106106TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)slowThere is no Memory Card inthe camcorder.Insert a

ENGLISH107107Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre.You cannot switc

ENGLISH108108Specifications• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio rec

ENGLISH109109INDEXAccessories ... 12AF/MF ...

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1111Features• MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish,

110110Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fu

This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve(12) months from the original date of purchase, againstdefective materials and workmanship.

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery pack2. AC Power Ada

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Internal MIC2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)4. Video Light (VP-D103

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View2. PB ZOOM/MACRO3. DISPLAY4. V. LIGHT (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)5. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever2. Focus adjustment knob3. PHOTO button (see page 67)4. START/STOP button5.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Charging indicator2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder17171. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY(see page 76)5. PHOTO Search6. A.DUB (see page

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1818OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 61)3.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919A. Folder number-file number (see page 87)B. Image counter- Current still image/Total number of recordable st

ENGLISHContents22Features ...

Battery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder.- The remote contro

ENGLISHPreparation2121✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapte

ENGLISHPreparation2222Adjusting the Hand StrapIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your rec

ENGLISHPreparation2323Connecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and

ENGLISHPreparation2424Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤The amount of continuous recording time available depends on.- The type and capacity of the b

ENGLISHPreparation2525Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackTable of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.✤ If you close the LCD scre

ENGLISHPreparation2626Battery level display•The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 2

ENGLISHPreparation2727Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may ca

ENGLISHBasic Recording2828Making your First Recording1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder.(see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC power adapter) I

ENGLISHBasic Recording2929Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German,Spanish, Iitalian, Polish and

ENGLISHContents33Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...

ENGLISH3030Basic RecordingWhen a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will swi

ENGLISH3131Basic Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand s

ENGLISH3232Basic Recording✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables youto view what you ar

ENGLISH3333Basic Recording8. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to s

ENGLISH3434Basic Recording✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hold down the pow

ENGLISH3535Adjusting the LCD during PLAY✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mod

ENGLISH3636Advanced Recording●Setting menu itemsUse of various FunctionsMENUSUB MENUFUNCTIONSPageM. PLAY (✩)M. REC (✩)PLAYERCAMERAINITIALCLOCK SETSett

ENGLISH3737Advanced Recording( ✩ ) : This Function works on model VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only.MENUSUB MENUFUNCTIONSPageM. PLAY (✩)M. REC (✩)PLAYERCAMERAME

ENGLISH3838Advanced RecordingO : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You cannot change the requested mode.: The operating mode wil

ENGLISH3939Advanced Recording●CLOCK SET✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a

ENGLISH44NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording)...

ENGLISH4040Advanced Recording●WL. REMOTE (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The WL.REMOT

ENGLISH4141Advanced Recording●BEEP SOUND (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only)✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ Us

ENGLISH4242Advanced Recording●SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D103i/D105i only)✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.✤ Determines whe

ENGLISH4343Advanced Recording●DEMONSTRATION✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that y

ENGLISH4444Advanced Recording●PROGRAM AE✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds

ENGLISH4545Advanced RecordingSetting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and p

ENGLISH4646Advanced Recording●WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a rec

ENGLISH4747Advanced RecordingZooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.For more pro

ENGLISH4848Advanced RecordingZooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.Digital Zoom✤ Zooming more than 16x (VP-D102

ENGLISH4949Advanced Recording●DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a functi

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ENGLISH5050Advanced Recording●DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The digital effects enable you to give

ENGLISH5151Advanced RecordingSelecting an effect1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the ME

ENGLISH5252Advanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) modes.✤ This camcorde

ENGLISH5353Advanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) modes.✤ This camcorder

ENGLISH5454Advanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) modes.✤ The WIND CUT funct

ENGLISH5555Advanced Recording●DATE/TIME✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The date and time are automatically

ENGLISH5656Advanced Recording●TV DISPLAY✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ You can select the output path of

ENGLISH5757Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU

ENGLISH5858Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (see page 46)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose betweenprese

ENGLISH5959Advanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode.✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions66Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screenPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotati

ENGLISH6060Advanced Recording✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow

ENGLISH6161Advanced Recording✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.1. Set the p

ENGLISH6262✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables

ENGLISH6363Advanced Recording✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in

ENGLISH6464Advanced Recording✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your recording a professional look by usingspecial effects s

ENGLISH6565Advanced Recording✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape,

ENGLISH6666Advanced RecordingDubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.3. Press the

ENGLISH6767Advanced Recording1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.2. Press the PHOTO button. The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3.

ENGLISH6868Advanced Recording✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in d

ENGLISH6969Advanced Recording✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more bri

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording7070✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim.✤ The VIDEO LIGHT wo

ENGLISH7171Advanced Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.Note Please rotate the LCD

ENGLISH7272Playback✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.Playback on the LCD✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car

ENGLISH7373PlaybackConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the ca

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW bu

ENGLISH7575PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still m

ENGLISH7676Playback✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to follow

ENGLISH7777Playback✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playba

ENGLISH7878Playback✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB

ENGLISH7979Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only)✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder.✤ You can record a tape from VCR or T

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88Notes regarding the battery packNotes regarding the Video Head Cleaning- Make sure that the battery pack is ful

ENGLISH8080IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If

ENGLISH8181IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Ma

ENGLISH8282USB interface (VP-D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) only)● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a still i

ENGLISH8383USB interface (VP-D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) only)Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accom

ENGLISH8484USB interface (VP-D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) only)Using the “removable Disk” function (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can easily transfer data

ENGLISH8585Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.Memory Stick F

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card1. Turn the Power swit

ENGLISH8787Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card✤ The still images that you recorded ar

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)MEMORY FILE NUMBER✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when stil

ENGLISH8989Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.Select the image quality1.

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions99- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Couple

ENGLISH9090Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Card.Recording images to a

ENGLISH9191Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.✤ You can record a still image from

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ There are 3 ways

ENGLISH9393Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)To view the Multi Display1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card.2. Set the power switch t

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Car

ENGLISH9595Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You can a

ENGLISH9696Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all i

ENGLISH9797Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ If you want to delete pro

ENGLISH9898Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on

ENGLISH9999Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)✤ You can record the moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pic