Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D101(i)/D103(i)/ VP-D101(i)/D103(i)/ D105(i) D105(i) 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. ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of 89/336CEE 73/23 CEE Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ................. 17 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ........18 ..............18 OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 19 Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ............19 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ..................19 ................19 Preparation ..............
Page 3 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ................37 Availability of functions in each mode ..............38 ................... 38 CLOCK SET ......................39 CLOCK SET ................39 WL. REMOTE (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ............40 WL.REMOTE VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ........40 BEEP SOUND (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) ............41 BEEP SOUND VP-D101i/D103i/D105i] ......41 SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D103i/D105i only) ............
Page 4 Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ................74 ..................74 Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ....... 74 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ..........74 Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ... 75 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ..........75 X2 playback (Forward/Reverse ) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)........75 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ......... 75 Reverse playback (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only)............
Page 5 Troubleshooting ....................... 105 ........................105 Self Diagnosis Display ..................... 105 ......................105 Moisture Condensation .................... 105 ........................105 Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) .. 106 M.REC/M.PLAY VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ................106 Specifications ............108 ..............108 INDEX..............109...
Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions
ENGLISH 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.
Page 7: Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) VP-D101i/D103i/D105i Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
Page 8: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not CAMERA operating it. STBY 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 installed, it...
Page 9: Note Regarding The Lens
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.
Page 10: Precautions Regarding The Lithium Battery
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 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.
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder
PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • VP-D103(i)/D105(i) • USB interface for digital image data transfer (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. • PHOTO •...
Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder
Remote Control or Clock. 7. Remote Control 8. USB cable 9. Software CD (TYPE: CR2025) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) ( VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) 7. Remote Control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 8. USB ( VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) 8. USB cable 10. Lens Cover 11. Shoulder strap (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ( VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) 9.
Page 13: Front & Left View
5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Video Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Lens 6. EASY 6.
Page 14: Left Side View
REC SEARCH FADE S.SHOW MULTI DISP. 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 7. MENU button 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 5. Mode switch 9. ENTER button (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 10. DC jack 6. Speaker 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY...
Page 15: Right & Top View
Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 2. Focus adjustment knob 7. Slow shutter 3. PHOTO button 8. USB jack (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 4. START/STOP button 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 5.
Page 16: Rear & Bottom View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Battery Release 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Charging indicator Memory Card slot 2. Hook for shoulder strap VP-D103(i) 3.
Page 17: Remote Control (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) 18. DISPLAY( 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP( 3. SELF TIMER( 4. ZERO MEMORY( 5. PHOTO SEARCH( 16. X2 6. A.DUB( 15. DATE/TIME( (FF)( (SLOW)( (REW)( (PLAY)( (STILL)( (STOP)( 11. F. ADV( 1.
Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Camera And Player Modes)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 55) 11. DATE/TIME SHUTTER 12. USB (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) EXPOSURE 12.USB ( VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) 13. WL. REMOTE (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 13.WL.REMOTE 14. WIND CUT (see page 54) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) OSD in PLAYER mode 15. Audio recording mode (see page 53) 14.WIND CUT 16.
Page 19: Osd
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 87) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D.
Page 20: Preparation
ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : ✤ You purchase the camcorder. The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, ✤...
Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation
ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of ✤ the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under ✤...
Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap
ENGLISH Preparation 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. ZOOM START/STOP Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the...
Page 23: Connecting A Power Source
CAMERA switch and turning it to the CAMERA PLAYER or PLAYER mode. To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ✤ MEMORY ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, TAPE CARD set the mode switch to TAPE position.
Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on. ✤ The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. Zoom It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.
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 times given in the table above are ✤...
Page 26: Battery Level Display
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged 20~40% b. 20~40% used 40~80% c. 40~80% used 80~95% d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤...
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.
Page 28: Basic Recording
CAMERA position. Open the LCD monitor. Set the mode switch to the STBY TAPE position. VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) STOP Make sure that STBY is displayed. PROTECTION If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
Page 29: Selecting The Osd Language
ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, ✤ German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, ✤ M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear.
Page 30: Record Search (Rec Search)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for STBY 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 START/STOP OFF and then back to CAMERA.
Page 31: Hints For Stable Image Recording
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1.
Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal ✤ Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are ✤ recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
Page 33: Using The Viewfinder
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. ENTER You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. SUPER ENTER Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and MENU DIAL BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST.
Page 34: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. ✤ 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.
Page 35: Adjusting The Lcd During Play
ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY PLAY ✤ ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA CAMERA mode. (see page 32) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only.
Page 36: Advanced Recording
Selecting Analog A/V in or out VP-D101i/D103i/D105i ( ✩ ) : VP-D103(i)/D105(i) ) : This Function works on model VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only. ( ✩ ) : This Function works on model VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only. VP-D103i/D105i ) : This Function works on model VP-D103i/D105i only.
Page 37: Set The Camcorder To Camera Or Player Mode And M.rec Or M.play Mode (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
✔ ✔ ✔ TV DISPLAY Selecting OSD on/off of TV TV DISPLAY ( ✩ ) : This Function works on model VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only. ( ✩ ) : VP-D103(i)/D105(i) Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and CAMERA PLAYER( M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) only) M.REC...
Page 38: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital Digital functions NIGHT NIGHT Mode special CAPTURE CAPTURE PHOTO SLOW PHOTO SLOW D.ZOOM effects D.ZOOM Operating Mode (TAPE) SHUTTER (TAPE) SHUTTER DIS( D.ZOOM D.ZOOM( ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕...
Page 39: Clock Set
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY CLOCK ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. ✤ DATE/TIME Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME 1.
Page 40: Wl. Remote (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) WL. REMOTE VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) ✤ ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.REC, M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the ✤...
Page 41: Beep Sound (Vp-D101I/D103I/D105I Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) BEEP SOUND VP-D101i/D103i/D105i) ✤ ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.REC, M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY BEEP SOUND ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. ✤...
Page 42: Shutter Sound (Vp-D103I/D105I Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording G SHUTTER SOUND G SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D103i/D105i only) VP-D103i/D105i) ✤ ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function PHOTO SHUTTER is working. SOUND ✤ Determine whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND ✤...
Page 43: Demonstration
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION ✤ ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more ✤ DEMONSTRATION CAMERA easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.
Page 44: Program Ae
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE ✤ ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and ✤ PROGRAM AE apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤...
Page 45: Setting The Program Ae
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL PROGRAM AE CAMERA WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM MENU DIAL 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press VIEWER DSE SELECT CAMERA...
Page 46: Wht.balance White Balance )
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ CAMERA M.REC ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique ✤ image colour of the object in any recording condition.
Page 47: Zooming In And Out
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out 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 ✤...
Page 48: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA Digital Zoom Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 16x (VP-D105(i) : 20x) is achieved digitally. ✤ 16x (VP-D105(i) : 20x) ✤...
Page 49: Dis (Digital Image Stabilizer)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) DIS Digital Image Stabilizer ✤ ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for ✤ any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
Page 50: Dse (Digital Special Effects) Select
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT DSE Digital Special Effects ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your ✤ recording by adding various special effects. ✤...
Page 51: Selecting An Effect
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAMERA CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE 2. Press the MENU button. MENU WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT MENU DIAL 3.
Page 52: Rec Mode
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording REC MODE REC MODE ✤ ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) modes. D101i/ D103i/D105i REC MODE ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode ✤...
Page 53: Audio Mode
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE ✤ ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) modes. D101i/ D103i/D105i AUDIO MODE ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ✤ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks.
Page 54: Wind Cut
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WIND CUT WIND CUT ✤ ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) modes. D101i/ D103i/D105i WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise ✤...
Page 55: Date/Time
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME ✤ ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY DATE/TIME M.PLAY modes. ✤ DATE/TIME ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.
Page 56: Tv Display
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY ✤ ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC CAMERA PLAYER M.REC and M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY TV DISPLAY TV ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ✤...
Page 57: Using Quick Menu
ENTER DATE- DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. TIME-DATE/TIME-OFF I WL.REMOTE ( ) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) I WL.REMOTE Each time you select WL.REMOTE and press the 1 2 : 0 0 10. J A N . 2 0 0 4 VP-D103(i)/D105(i)) ENTER button, the WL.REMOTE is switched to...
Page 58: Setting The Quick Menu
If you want to use the Quick menu WHT. BALANCE function, release the M.FOCUS(MF) FOCUS WL.REMOTE SHUTTTER mode. SHUTTER (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) EXPOSURE EXPOSURE 1 2 : 0 0 DATE/TIME 1 0 . J A N . 2 0 0 4...
Page 59: Shutter Speed & Exposure
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode. ✤ CAMERA ✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes. ✤ CAMERA M.REC ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.
Page 60: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) SLOW SHUTTER ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA SLOW SHUTTER ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow ✤ moving objects. 1.
Page 61: Easy Mode (For Beginners)
ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) EASY ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ✤ EASY The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. CAMERA EASY 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
Page 62: Af/Mf Auto Focus/Manual Focus
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) AF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ CAMERA M.REC ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus AF/MF feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your ✤...
Page 63: Blc (Back Light Compensation)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. * BLC off * BLC on ✤ CAMERA M.REC ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. ✤...
Page 64: Fade In And Out
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA FADE ✤ You can give your recordings 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 65: Audio Dubbing (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i) ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ AUDIO DUBBING ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in ✤...
Page 66: Dubbed Audio Playback
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. MENU PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. MENU DIAL REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE ENTER 3.
Page 67: Photo Image Recording
ENTER PHOTO COPY You can also press the PHOTO SEARCH button on AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT SOUND[1] WIND CUT the remote control. (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i) PB DSE AV IN/OUT 5. Search the PHOTO using the (FF) and (REW) buttons. The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching.
Page 68: Night Capture (0 Lux Recording)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/ ✤ CAMERA M.REC M.REC mode. NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record ✤ NIGHT CAPTURE a subject in darkness. 1.
Page 69: Power Night Capture
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ CAMERA POWER NIGHT ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more CAPTURE ✤ brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤...
Page 70: Using The Video Light (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) 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. CAMERA The life of the bulb is approximately 50 hours.
Page 71: Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for ✤ more dramatic results. 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.
Page 72: Playback
ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ PLAYER Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor ✤...
Page 73: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks
ENGLISH 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 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO cable. AUDIO(L) Video The yellow plug : Video...
Page 74: Various Functions While In Player Mode
✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote ✤ F.ADV SLOW Control only. (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ✤ 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 75: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame) (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
F.ADV mode. F.ADV Press the F.ADV button on the remote control. VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) ✤ ✤ Forward X2 Playback Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
Page 76: Zero Memory (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER ✤ CAMERA PLAYER modes. ZERO MEMORY ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following ✤...
Page 77: Pb Dse (Playback Digital Special Effects)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ PLAYER PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) ✤ PB DSE to tape playback or still images.
Page 78: Pb Zoom
ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ PLAYER PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. ✤ PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode.
Page 79: Recording In Player Mode (Vp-D101I/D103I/D105I Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D101i/D103i/D105i only) VP-D101i/D103i/D105i Recording in PLAYER mode PLAYER ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. ✤ 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the S-VIDEO VIDEO PLAYER...
Page 80: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer
ENGLISH ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections IEEE 1394 i.LINK Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ✤ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.
Page 81: System Requirements
ENGLISH ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 System requirements CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. CPU Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM 64 MB RAM IEEE1394...
Page 82: Usb Interface (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY CARD to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection.
Page 83: Installing Dvc Media 5.1 Program
ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program DVC Media 5.1 ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in ✤ DVC Media 5.1 adobe adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF). The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also Acrobat Reader included on the CD.
Page 84: Using The "Removable Disk" Function
ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Mmemory Card to a PC without additional add- ✤ on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
Page 85: Digital Still Camera Mode (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
G All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ™ ® Furthermore, “™”and “ ® ” are not mentioned in each case in this VP-D103(i) Memory Stick PRO manual. G “Memory Stick PRO” can not be used with the VP-D103(i) MODEL.
Page 86: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Card
Memory Card in a soft case to prevent static shock. 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.
Page 87: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Card
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in ✤ JPEG DCIM JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. 100 SSDVC ✤...
Page 88: Memory File Number
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D130(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] MEMORY FILE NUMBER ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still ✤ images are stored in 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 89: Selecting The Image Quality
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY M.REC MODE MEMORY CARD CARD.
Page 90: Recording Still Images To A Memory Card In M.rec Mode
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode. M.REC ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the ✤ Memory Card. MEMORY TAPE CARD Recording images to a Memory Card MEMORY CARD 1.
Page 91: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a COPY Memory Card, use the COPY function.
Page 92: Viewing Still Images
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Viewing Still images ✤ 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.
Page 93: To View The Multi Display
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. MEMORY CARD 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. PLAYER The last recorded image appears. MULTI DISP.
Page 94: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Card
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette ✤ PHOTO ✤ onto a Memory Stick. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants.
Page 95: Marking Images For Printing
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print ✤ DPOF ( ✤ format. DPOF ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a ✤...
Page 96: Protection From Accidental Erasure
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] 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.
Page 97: Deleting Still Images
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the ✤ ✤...
Page 98: Formatting The Memory Card
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i)only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Formatting the Memory Card ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all ✤ MEMORY FORMAT( images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state.
Page 99: Mpeg Recording
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] MPEG RECORDING MPEG ✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory ✤ Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY CARD...
Page 100: Selecting The Moving Picture Sizes
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. MEMORY CARD M.REC MODE INITIAL 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA CAMERA M.PLAY SELECT...
Page 101: Mpeg Playback
ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] MPEG Playback MPEG ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ MPEG M.PLAY ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker ✤...
Page 102: Maintenance
ENGLISH ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ 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 103: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder
ENGLISH 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. (blue screen) PLAYER 1.
Page 104: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
ENGLISH ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. ✤ Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the 100V 240V 50/60Hz supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
Page 105: Troubleshooting
ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, ✤ perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Informs that... Action Blinking the battery pack is almost discharged.
Page 106: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode (Vp-D103(I)/D105(I) Only)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode M.REC/M.PLAY VP-D103(i)/D105(i)] (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) Display Informs that... Action Blinking MEMORY There is no Memory card in the MEMORY CARD! slow Insert a Memory Card. CARD camcorder. There is not enough memory to Change to a new Memory Card.
Page 107 ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest ✤ Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution 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 108: Specifications
480g (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape) 480g Built-in MIC Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone Remote control Indoors: greater than 49ft(15m) (straight line), VP-D103(i)/ 49ft (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) Outdoors: about 16.4ft(5m) (straight line) D105(i)] 16.4ft • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. •...
Page 109: Index
ENGLISH ENGLISH INDEX - A - - M - - A - - L - Accessories ........12 Memory Card ........86 AF/MF ..62 ..........74 AF/MF..........62 Memory Stick ........85 ........79 ZERO MEMORY ..76 Audio dubbing ........65 MPEG RECORDING .......
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