Samsung SC-D103 Owner's Instruction Book

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ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
SCD101/D103/D105
AF
Auto Focus
CCD
Charge Coupled Device
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
Caméscope numérique
SCD101/D103/D105
AF
CCD
LCD
Mode d'emploi
Avant d'utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire
attentivement ce mode d'emploi et le
ELECTRONICS
conserver pour toute consultation ultérieure.
FRANÇAIS
Mise au point automatique
Système à transfert
de charge
Écran à cristaux liquides
AD68-00743B

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD101/D103/D105 Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Caméscope numérique SCD101/D103/D105 Mise au point automatique Système à transfert de charge Écran à...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ... 11 Features ... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ... 12 Front & Left View ... 13 Left side View ... 14 Right & Top View ... 15 Rear &...
  • Page 3 Advanced Recording ... 36 Use of various Functions ... 36 Setting menu items ... 36 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (SCD103/D105 only) ... 37 Availability of functions in each mode ... 38 CLOCK SET ...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Playback ... 70 Tape Playback ... 70 Playback on the LCD ... 70 Playback on a TV monitor ... 70 Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ... 70 Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ... 71 Playback ...
  • Page 5 Selecting the moving picture sizes ... 97 MPEG Playback ... 98 Maintenance ... 99 After finishing a recording ... 99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ... 100 Cleaning the Video Heads ... 100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ... 101 Power sources ... 101 Color system ...
  • Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions

    Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.
  • Page 7: Notes Regarding Camcorder

    (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.) 2. If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed. Notes regarding CAMCORDER 1.
  • Page 8 To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
  • Page 9: Notes Regarding Electronic Viewfinder

    Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.
  • Page 10 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---”...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer...
  • Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3.
  • Page 13: Front & Left View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Internal MIC 2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Lens 6. EASY Q button 3. Remote sensor...
  • Page 14: Left Side View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH FADE S.SHOW 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT (SCD103/D105 only) 5. Mode switch (SCD103/D105 only) 6. Speaker 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA EASY : (REW) REC SEARCH –...
  • Page 15: Right & Top View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. Focus adjustment knob 3. PHOTO button 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 8. USB jack 2. Focus adjustment 9. DV jack knob 10. Audio/Video jack 3.
  • Page 16: Rear & Bottom View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Memory Card slot (SCD103/D105 only) 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Familiarisez-vous avec le caméscope...
  • Page 17: Remote Control (Scd105 Only)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD105 only) 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB (FF) (REW) (PLAY) 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( (see page 72) 2. START/STOP 11.
  • Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Camera And Player Modes)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4. Program AE (see page 42) 5.
  • Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play Modes)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (SCD103/D105 only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E.
  • Page 20: Preparation

    When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD.
  • Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation

    AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “- - - ”...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Power Source

    DC cable.) 4. Set the camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER mode. To select the CAMCORDER mode (SCD103/D105 only) ✤...
  • Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack

    The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged. Préparez votre caméscope Utilisation du bloc batterie au lithium-ion ✤...
  • Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording time given in the table below are approximations.
  • Page 26: Battery Level Display

    77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording time given in these instructions.
  • Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door.
  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
  • Page 29: Selecting Osd Language

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 30: Record Search (Rec Search)

    ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
  • Page 31: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone. 4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
  • Page 33: Using The Viewfinder

    ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST.
  • Page 34: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd

    To stop the PLAY operation, press the Notes You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 70) Various functions are available in PLAYER mode. (see page 72) Effectuez un enregistrement simple Lecture d’une bande à...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Lcd During Play

    PLAYER mode. Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the camcorder. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.
  • Page 36: Advanced Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items FUNCTIONS SUB MENU CLOCK SET Setting the time WL. REMOTE ( ✩ ) Using the Remote Control LANGUAGE SELECT Selecting the OSD language DEMO Demonstration Selecting the PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE Function WHT.
  • Page 37: Set The Camcorder To Camera Or Player Mode And M.rec Or M.play Mode (Scd103/D105 Only)

    ( ✩ ) : This Function works on model SCD105 only. ) : This Function works on model SCD103/D105 only. G Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 38: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Mode Operating PHOTO D.ZOOM Mode (TAPE) D.ZOOM ✕ ✕ PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER Digital Special Effects NITE PIX O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕...
  • Page 39: Clock Set

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 40: Wl. Remote (Scd105 Only)

    ✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL. REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.
  • Page 41: Demonstration

    TAPE inserted. The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the CAMERA mode (no tape is inserted in the camcorder). If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY) during...
  • Page 42: Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. I AUTO mode Auto balance between the subject and the background.
  • Page 43: Setting The Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter CAMERA SET the submenu.
  • Page 44: Wht. Balance (White Balance)

    BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience. In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 45: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤...
  • Page 46: Digital Zoom

    ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.
  • Page 47: Dis (Digital Image Stabilizer)

    G DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when:...
  • Page 48: Dse (Digital Special Effects) Select

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
  • Page 49: Selecting An Effect

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu.
  • Page 50: Rec Mode

    Advanced Recording G REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
  • Page 51: Audio Mode

    G AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.
  • Page 52: Wind Cut

    When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 53: Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 54: Tv Display

    ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn the OSD ON/OFF displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode.
  • Page 55: Using Quick Menu

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU DIAL. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.
  • Page 56: Setting The Quick Menu

    ) icon and pressing the ENTER button. For more information, see the next page. Setting the Quick menu 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to select a function you want and then press the ENTER button to change the values.
  • Page 57: Shutter Speed & Exposure

    Auto-exposure option is selected, manual changes are applied first. The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set. The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NITE PIX to ON, or change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER modes.
  • Page 58: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
  • Page 59: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off. The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore, they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced. Perfectionnez vos enregistrements Mode EASY (débutants)
  • Page 60: Af/Mf (Auto Focus/Manual Focus)

    A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
  • Page 61: Blc (Back Light Compensation)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...
  • Page 62: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ 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.
  • Page 63: Audio Dubbing (Scd105 Only)

    ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder.
  • Page 64: Dubbed Audio Playback

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu.
  • Page 65: Photo Image Recording

    2 Press the PHOTO button. The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only.
  • Page 66: Nite Pix (0 Lux Recording)

    ✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 67: Power Nite Pix

    ✤ When you work in POWER NITE PIX mode, POWER NITE PIX icon appears on the LCD continuously. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Turn on the NITE PIX switch, and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button.
  • Page 68: Using The Video Light (Scd103/D105 Only)

    VIDEO LIGHT, since it remains extremely hot for some time. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for bulb replacement. The life of the bulb is approximately 50 hours.
  • Page 69: Various Recording Techniques

    Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen.
  • Page 70: Playback

    (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR. 2. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 3. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO.
  • Page 71: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks

    ENGLISH Playback Connecting 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 camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. The yellow plug : Video...
  • Page 72: Various Functions While In Player Mode

    ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. (SCD105 only) ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 73: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame) (Scd105 Only)

    ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD105 only) G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. G To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
  • Page 74: Zero Memory (Scd105 Only)

    ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY (SCD105 only) ✤ 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 following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return.
  • Page 75: Pb Dse (Playback Digital Special Effects)

    ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.
  • Page 76: Pb Zoom

    You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to pictures which are being input from an external video source. The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder’s DV jack. Lecture de la cassette Zoom en lecture (PB Zoom) ✤...
  • Page 77: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer

    ✤ The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC. Notes When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device, some functions may not work. If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again.
  • Page 78: System Requirements

    6. To stop recording, press the (STOP) button. Notes When using this camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven, however recorded pictures will not be affected. Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommanded computer environments mentioned above.
  • Page 79: Usb Interface

    ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder. System Requirements CPU : Intel ®...
  • Page 80: Installing Dvc Media 5.1 Program

    1. Set the mode switch to Tape (SCD103/D105 only), set the power switch to CAMERA. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
  • Page 81: Using The "Removable Disk" Function

    1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB port on your computer.
  • Page 82: Digital Still Camera Mode (Scd103/D105 Only)

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie Single Slide show (Still images only) ✤...
  • Page 83: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Card

    The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. Mode appareil photo numérique Insertion/retrait de la carte Memory Card (SCD103/D105 uniquement) G Insertion de la carte 1.
  • Page 84: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Card

    The number of pixels are 320 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC). ✤ You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position to use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera.
  • Page 85: Memory File Number

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY FILE NUMBER (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.
  • Page 86: Selecting The Image Quality

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.
  • Page 87: Recording Still Images To A Memory Card In M.rec Mode

    1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. While the camcorder is recording the still image, “ ” appears on the screen. Mode appareil photo numérique Enregistrement d’images sur une carte Memory Card...
  • Page 88: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button. The still image is recorded on the Memory Card. While the camcorder is recording the still image, “ appears on the screen. Mode appareil photo numérique Enregistrement d’une image à partir d’une cassette.
  • Page 89: Viewing Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. Single : To view an image frame by frame. Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.
  • Page 90: To View The Multi Display

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP.
  • Page 91: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Card

    ENTER button. All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied into a Memory Card. 5. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copy starts. 6. Press (STOP) button to stop copying.
  • Page 92: Marking Images For Printing

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK.
  • Page 93: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. The last recorded image appears.
  • Page 94: Deleting Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1.
  • Page 95: Formatting The Memory Card

    Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. Attention ✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered.
  • Page 96: Mpeg Recording

    MEMORY CARD 1. Check whether MEMORY CARD is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it into the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
  • Page 97: Selecting The Moving Picture Sizes

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5.
  • Page 98: Mpeg Playback

    ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only. (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position.
  • Page 99: Maintenance

    ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.
  • Page 100: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder

    ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
  • Page 101: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery. Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room. Dépannage Dépannage ✤ Avant de contacter le service après-vente Samsung, effectuez les vérifications simples suivantes. Elles peuvent vous épargner un appel inutile. Auto-diagnostic Affichage Clignotement...
  • Page 103: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode (Scd103/D105 Only)

    Cancel the protection of PROTECT! image. Format a Memory Card or PROTECT! insert Memory Card recorded on this camcorder. READ ERROR! Format a Memory Card or change to a new Memory Card. Format a Memory Card. WRITE ERROR! (see page 95) Wait until Delete has been finished.
  • Page 104 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Explanation/Solution Symptom You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
  • Page 105: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD101/D103/D105 System Video signal NTSC Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: approx. 18.81mm/s Tape recording time SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)
  • Page 106: Index

    ENGLISH INDEX - A - Accessories ... 12 MPEG RECORDING... 96 AF/MF ... 60 MPEG SIZE ... 97 Audio dubbing ... 63 AUDIO MODE ... 51 OSD ... 18, 19 - B - Battery Pack ... 24 PB DSE ... 75 BLC ...
  • Page 107: Warranty (Canada Users Only)

    All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service center. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800-SAMSUNG) Labor 1 year carry-in Parts...
  • Page 108 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United States http://www.samsungusa.com United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl Canada http://www.samsungcanada.com Panama http://www.samsung.com.pa Italia http://www.samsung.it Spain http://www.samsung.es CE CAMESCOPE EST FABRIQUE PAR: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’...

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