Samsung VP-M102 manual

ENGLISH ELECTRONICS ENGLISH *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www .samsungelectronics.co.uk AD68-00814B THE CAM IS MANUF ACTURED BY : ELECTRONICS Digital Camcorder Owner ’ s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. This product mee[...]

ENGLISH Contents ENGLISH Contents 2 2 3 3 Precautions on the CAM Care ....................................................................................................................................................................................8 Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT ........................................................................[...]

Setting Repeat Play ..............................................................................................................................................................................................72 Selecting File Options ..................................................................................................................[...]

Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM ........................................................................................................................................................................1 17 After using the CAM ............................................................................................................................[...]

ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions 9 9 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions 8 8 Precautions on the CAM Care Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction. T o avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands. Do not use the flash close to another ’ s eyes. The fla[...]

ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions 10 10 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions 11 11 1. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the high precision technology . However , there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD monitor . These dots are normal and do not af fect the recorded picture in any way . 2. When y[...]

ENGLISH 13 13 ● Integrated Digital CAM / DSC operation An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital CAM and a Digital Still Camera with comfortable and easy recording. ● High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera) Employing 800K CCD Pixel, a maximum resolution of 800x600 is available. ● 100x Digital Zoo[...]

/ M F ENGLISH 15 15 Name of Each Part Right & Bottom View Rear & Left View 1 Lens 2 Light 3 Earphones and A V Input / Output Jack 4 Battery insertion part 5 Battery eject button 6 V olume + , - / MF button 7 T ripod Receptacle 8 Cradle Receptacle 9 Strap Hook 1 Built-in MIC 2 LCD Monitor 3 DISPLA Y button 4 MP3 Hold switch 5 Built-in Speake[...]

ENGLISH 17 17 Name of Each Part: LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode / Photo View Mode) ENGLISH 16 16 Name of Each Part: LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Video Record Mode / V ideo Play Mode) 1. Mode indicator 2. EIS indicator 3. Program AE indicator 4. White balance indicator 5. BLC indicator 6. Focus indicator 7. Zoom in[...]

ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack 19 19 ENGLISH Name of Each Part: LCD Display 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode / V oice Record / Play Mode) MP3 Play Mode 1. Mode indicator 2. File number / File name / File format 3. File size 4. Sampling Rate/Bit Rate 5. Progress Bar 6. Elapsed time/Full time 7. Operation indicator 8. V olume indica[...]

ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack 21 21 ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack 20 20 Maintain the Battery Pack ✤ The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32 ° F(0 ° C) and 104 ° F(40 ° C). ✤ The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32 ° F(0 ° C). ✤ The life and capacity of the [...]

ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack 23 23 ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack 22 22 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack. Tips for Battery Identification Charging time based on battery type A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has bee[...]

ENGLISH 25 25 ENGLISH 24 24 Getting Started The Colour of the LED Using Hardware Reset Function Getting Started Before Y ou Start Operating the CAM Before using the CAM, refer to this page for easy operation. The Memory Stick is an optional accessory . 1. Install the battery pack and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot. (Refer to pag[...]

ENGLISH 27 27 ENGLISH 26 26 Getting Started Using the Function Button The Function button is used to make a selection, move the cursor , select the functions and exit from the menu. Getting Started The Use of V arious Function button The Use of [Back] and [Menu] button Zoom out ( ▲ ) Zoom in ( ▼ ) Multi-Play screen Change from Record/ Capture t[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH 29 29 ENGLISH 28 28 Getting Started Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Monitor Y our the CAM is equipped with a colour Liquid Crystal Display monitor , which enables you to view directly what you are recording or playing back. Depending on the conditions under which you are using the CAM (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adj[...]

ENGLISH 31 31 ENGLISH 30 30 Getting Started Recording T ime and Capacity Getting Started Media Internal Memory Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Capacity 256MB 512MB 1GB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Quality 640 ✕ 480 approx. 4129 approx. 8258 approx. 1 6129 approx. 516 approx. 1032 approx. 2064 approx. 4129 approx. 8258 approx. 16129 Number of Pho[...]

3 4 5 6 ENGLISH 33 33 ENGLISH 32 32 Getting Started Selecting the Memory T ype Mode Selection MP3 V oice Recorder File Browser System Settings Back System Settings Date / Time System Display Memory Back BLC Video Record 00:16 / 24:32 SF / 720 OK Cancel External memory inserted.  Do you want to change  memory to external? H O L D H O L D Memor[...]

35 35 ENGLISH Getting Started 34 34 V ideo Mode Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Zooming In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1 2 3 ENGLISH 37 37 Video Mode : Recording Zooming In and Out Zooming technique lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ Y ou can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 94) 2. Press the [Record/Stop] button to start recordi[...]

1 2 1 2 3 4 ENGLISH 39 39 Video Mode : Playing ENGLISH 38 38 Video Mode : Playing Playing on the LCD Monitor It is handy and practical to view video files using the LCD monitor almost anywhere such as in a car , indoors or outdoors. 1. Press the [ OK ] button to play the video file. 2. Press the [+] button to increase the volume. ◆ Each time you [...]

2 4 5 6 2 4 5 6 ENGLISH 41 41 Video Mode : Selecting File Options Locking V ideo files ENGLISH 40 40 Deleting V ideo files Video Mode : Selecting File Options Y ou can delete video files in < File Options>. Y ou can lock the important video file to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ The Video R[...]

ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options 43 43 2 4 5 6 ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options 42 42 Copying V ideo files Y ou can copy the video file to the internal or external memory . 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ The Video Record screen appears. ◆ Y ou can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mod[...]

ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 44 44 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 45 45 Setting the Video file Size Y ou can set the file size for video files. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Stick capacity and video file size. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ The Video Rec[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 47 47 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 46 46 Setting the Focus Y ou can set the focus depending on the subject or the environment. In most situations, you can record best using AF(Auto Focus). 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ The Video Record screen appears[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 49 49 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 48 48 Setting the White Balance The colour balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions. The White Balance is used to preserve natural colours under different lighting conditions. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. [...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 51 51 ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 50 50 Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) The Backlight Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the subject is in front of a window or the subject is too dark to distinguish. Y ou can use this function when using [...]

2 3 4 5 Video Mode : Setting V arious Functions 53 53 ENGLISH 52 52 Setting the Digital Zoom Y ou can magnify optical zoom(x10) digitally . The Digital Zoom processes data to enlarge the centre portion of the image to fill the frame may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy picture. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM. ◆ The V[...]

1 2 3 ENGLISH 55 55 Photo Mode : Capturing Zooming In and Out Zooming technique lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. ◆ T o take pi[...]

3 5 6 7 ENGLISH 57 57 Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Photo files ENGLISH 56 56 Photo Mode : Viewing Viewing Photo files on the LCD Monitor It is handy and practical to view pictures using the LCD monitor almost anywhere such as in a car , indoors or outdoors. Y ou can delete photo files in <File Options>. 1. Move [ Mode Selector[...]

3 5 6 7 3 5 6 7 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options 59 59 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options 58 58 Locking Photo files Y ou can lock the important photo file not to be deleted. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select [...]

3 4 5 6 3 5 6 7 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 61 61 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options 60 60 Setting the Photo file Size Y ou can set the photo files size. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Stick capacity , photo files size. Copying Photo files Y ou can copy photo files to the internal or external [...]

3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 ENGLISH Photo Mode: Setting V arious Functions 63 63 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 62 62 Setting the Focus Y ou can set the focus depending on the subject or the environment. In most situations, you can record the best photo using AF(Auto Focus). Setting the Light The Light only works in Photo Mode and allows the u[...]

3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 65 65 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 64 64 Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) The Electrical Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for hand shake and other movements while taking pictures. Refer to page 46 for further details. Setting the White Bal[...]

ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 67 67 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting V arious Functions 66 66 3 4 5 6 800 Photo Capture View Capture Settings Back EIS White Balance Light Auto Focus AF On Auto Photo Settings Photo Settings EIS White Balance Light Auto Focus AF On Auto Program AE Auto EIS White Balance Light Auto Focus AF On Auto Photo[...]

69 69 ENGLISH MEMO 68 68 Storing Music in the CAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Copying Music files to the CAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Selecti[...]

3 4 5 ENGLISH 71 71 MP3 Mode : Playing Playing Music files Y ou can hear the music copied from your PC directly or with the Memory Stick. Mode Selection V oice Recorder File Browser Video Photo MP3 3 black or white.mp3 5 What a wonderful world.mp3 MP3 Play 4 Let it be.mp3 1 hey jude.mp3 2 I believe I can fly .mp3 MP3 Play 2. I belive i can fly .mp3[...]

3 4 5 6 ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting Play Options 73 73 Setting Repeat Play Y ou can play the only one or all music repeatedly . 72 72 1. Connect the earphones to the CAM. ◆ Y ou can also hear the music from the Built-in speaker without the earphones. 2. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options 75 75 Locking Music files Y ou can lock the important music file not to be deleted. ENGLISH 74 74 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select MP3 mode and press the [OK] button. ◆ Press [...]

2 3 4 ENGLISH V oice Recorder Mode : Recording 77 77 Recording V oice Y ou can record voice using the built-in microphone in the CAM. ENGLISH 76 76 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select V oice Recorder mode and press the [OK] button[...]

4 5 6 7 ENGLISH V oice Recorder Mode : Selecting File Options 79 79 Deleting V oice files ENGLISH 78 78 Y ou can delete voice files you want. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select V oice Recorder mode and press the [OK] button. 3. P[...]

4 5 6 7 ENGLISH V oice Recorder Mode : Selecting File Options 81 81 Copying V oice files Y ou can copy the voice file to the internal or external memory . ENGLISH 80 80 V oice Record Stereo 8KHz 128Kbps Play Record Back STBY 00:00:16 / 00:24:32 1 01/01/2005 12:22:00 AM 2 01/01/2005 1:23:00 AM 3 01/02/2005 5:39:00 AM 4 2004/01/07 7:13:00 AM 5 2004/0[...]

2 3 4 6 ENGLISH Using File Browser 83 83 ENGLISH 82 82 Locking Files Y ou can lock the important video files or photo files not to be deleted. 1. Move the [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and press it again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select File Browser and press the [OK] button. 3. Move the[...]

85 85 ENGLISH 84 84 Adjusting Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Setting T ime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Setting Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Setting Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90[...]

2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH 87 87 Setting the CAM : Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Colour Y ou can adjust the colour of the LCD monitor depending on the situation. Notes ✤ If you select <Back> in the menu, the previous menu appears. ✤ A brighter LCD Monitor setting consumes more battery power . ENGLISH 86 86 Setting the CAM : Adj[...]

2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date / Time 89 89 Setting T ime The built-in clock creates the time stamp. Y ou can adjust the time you use. ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date / Time 88 88 Setting Date The built-in calendar creates the date stamp. Y ou can adjust the date you use. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on [...]

2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date / Time 91 91 Setting T ime Format Y ou can select the time format to display . ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date / Time 90 90 Setting Date Format Y ou can select the date format to display . 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selectio[...]

2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 93 93 Setting the Demo Function Demo function will allow you to view all the functions that the CAM supports. Demo will run for up to 5 minutes. ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 92 92 Setting the Auto Shut off T o save energy or battery , you can set the Auto Shut off function[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 95 95 Setting Start-up Mode Y ou can select the starting mode displayed when you turn the CAM on. ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 94 94 2 3 4 5 Setting the File No. Function Y ou can set the file numbers so that they reset each time Memory stick is formatted, or so that they count up[...]

2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 97 97 Viewing V ersion Information Y ou can see the information of the version. ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System 96 96 Setting the Beep Sound Y ou can set the sound of the CAM as you want. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection[...]

3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory 99 99 Selecting the Storage T ype Select the storage type(internal or Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro) before recording or taking pictures. ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory 98 98 Formatting the Memory Y ou can format the internal memory , Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro to erase all f[...]

ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode 101 101 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory 100 100 2 3 4 Viewing Memory Space Y ou can view usable memory and total memory space of the CAM. 1. Move [ Mode Selector ] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. ◆ The Mode Selection screen appears. 2. Move the [ ▲ / ▼ ] switch to select System[...]

ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode 103 103 USB Speed depending on the System System Environment Hi Speed USB is not guaranteed except for Microsoft(Windows) or Apple(Mac OS X) or supplied Driver . ✤ Windows 98SE/ME: Full Speed USB ✤ Windows 2000: Over Service Pack 4 - Hi Speed USB ✤ Windows XP: Over Service Pack 1 - Hi Speed USB ✤ Mac[...]

105 105 ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode 104 104 Connecting the CAM to a Printer By connecting the CAM to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the internal memory or external memory (Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro) directly to the printer with a few simple operations. 1. Connect the CAM to the print[...]

ENGLISH 107 107 Miscellaneous Information: Connecting the CAM with other Devices Connecting the CAM to TV Y ou can connect the CAM to a TV set directly to play video files on TV monitor . Notes ✤ Y ou can stop and play video files using the same button as used for playing video files on the LCD monitor of the CAM. (Refer to page 38) ✤ If you A [...]

ENGLISH 109 109 ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Connecting the CAM with other Devices 108 108 Y ou can copy your recorded files to a regular blank video tape. Connect the CAM to a VCR using the Audio/Video cable before recording. 1. Insert the blank video tape to the VCR and select ‘ Line Input ’ . 2. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the[...]

ENGLISH 111 111 ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Installing Programs 110 110 1. Quit the file and folder you work. 2. Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM drive. ◆ The Setup screen appears automatically . ◆ If not, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the Desktop, and double-click <Iminstall>. 3. Click <ImageMixer>. 4. Select the lang[...]

ENGLISH 113 113 ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Installing Programs 112 112 Installing Windows98SE Driver (For only Windows98SE) T o use the CAM as a removable drive on Windows98SE, you may need to install the Windows98SE Driver. 1. Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Fix the CAM into the cradle and connect it to a PC with the USB ca[...]

ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Printing Photos 115 115 ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Connecting the CAM with other Devices 114 114 After completing the data transfer , you must disconnect the cable in the following way . 1. Select the removable disk icon and click the right mouse button to select ‘ Safely Remove Hardware ’ . 2. Select [...]

ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM 117 117 After using the CAM ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information: Printing Photos 116 116 ✤ For the safekeeping of the CAM, follow these steps. ✓ T urn the CAM off. ✓ Remove the Battery Pack (refer to page 19). ✓ Remove the Memory Stick (refer to page 33). ✤ T o prevent any damage to the[...]

ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM 119 119 Using the CAM Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using the CAM abroad, check the following items: ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM 118 118 Cleaning the Body ✤ T o Clean the Exterior of the CAM ✓ T o clean the e[...]

ENGLISH T roubleshooting 121 121 ENGLISH T roubleshooting 120 120 Self Diagnosis Display Symptom Possible Causes Measure ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized service centre/personnel. The power is not connected properly The battery is dead The battery is too cold The DA TE/TIME is no[...]

ENGLISH Using the Menu 123 123 ENGLISH Using the Menu Video 122 122 1. Record 2. Play 3. File Options Delete Selected All Cancel Lock Selected All Cancel Copy T o Selected All Cancel PB Option Selected All Cancel 4. Settings 5. Back Size 720 352 Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Focus AF MF EIS On Off 1. Capture 2. View 3. File Options Delete Selected[...]

ENGLISH Specifications 125 125 ENGLISH Specifications 124 124 Model Name VP-M102/VP-M105/VP-M1 10 The CAM Connectors Common connector Cradle Connector DC Power In Connector AC Adapter Power Requirement DC Output Dimensions Weight ø 3.5 Stereo Video (1.0p_p, 75 ), Audio (-7.5dBm 47K , Stereo) Special 22Pin Connector Special 22Pin Connector AC 100~2[...]

Memory type ........................................................................................32 Menu button .........................................................................................14 MF ................................................................................................46, 63 - O - OSD ...........................[...]

129 129 ENGLISH Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) 128 128 The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted [...]

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