Samsung VP-M2050B Owner's Instruction Book

Samsung VP-M2050B Owner's Instruction Book

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ENGLISH
Digital Camcorder
VP-M2050S(B)/M2100S(B)
/M2200S(B)
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.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using
unapproved batteries.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
VP-M2050S(B)/M2100S(B)
/M2200S(B)
AF
CCD
LCD
AD68-00906X

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  • Page 1 This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE. Use only approved battery packs. Otherwise there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries. AD68-00906X...
  • Page 2 all-guides.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Precautions ......8 Precautions on the CAM Care.............8 ................8 Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT ............9 ................9 Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation .........9 ................9 Notes Regarding the CAM ..............9 ................9 Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ...........10 .................10 Note Regarding a Trademark.............10 ................10...
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Getting Started ..........24 The Colour of the LED ...............24 ...................24 Using the LCD Monitor ..............24 ..................24 Before You Start Operating the CAM..........25 .................25 Using the Function Button ..............26 ..................26 Using the DISPLAY Button ..............27 ............27 DISPLAY Adjusting the LCD Monitor..............28...
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Setting the White Balance..............51 ..................51 Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure)....52 ............52 Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) ........53 ..............53 Setting the Effect ................54 ...................54 Setting the Digital Zoom..............55 ..................55 Setting the Backlight Auto Control ...........56 .................56 Photo Mode ............57 Capturing .....................58...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Selecting File Options................75 ..................75 Setting Repeat Play................75 ..................75 Deleting Music files ................76 ..................76 Locking Music files ................77 ..................77 Copying Music files ................78 ..................78 Setting Random Play................79 ..................79 Voice Recorder Mode ........80 Recording ....................80 .......................80 Recording Voice................80...
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Setting the System ................96 ....................96 Setting the Auto Shut off ..............96 ..................96 Setting the Demonstration Function ..........97 ..................97 Setting Start-up Mode ..............98 ..................98 Setting the File No. Function............99 ................99 Setting the Beep Sound ..............100 ..................100 Viewing Version Information ............101 ..................101...
  • Page 8 all-guides.
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Maintenance ..........121 Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM..........121 ................121 After using the CAM ...............121 ..................121 Cleaning the Body .................122 ..................122 Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery........122 ...............122 Regarding the Battery ..............123 ..................123 Using the CAM Abroad ..............124 ................124 Troubleshooting ..........
  • Page 10: Notices And Safety Precautions

    3 feet from your subject. If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service centre. Disassembling the device yourself may cause irrecoverable damage which will be difficult to repair.
  • Page 11: Notes Regarding Copyright

    ✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in ✤ Samsung this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the CAM.
  • Page 12: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack

    Notices and Safety Precautions Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ✤ It is recommended to use original Battery Pack that is available ✤ SAMSUNG at SAMSUNG service centre. ✤ ✤ Make sure the Battery Pack is fully charged before starting to ✤ record.
  • Page 13: Note Regarding The Lens

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions Note Regarding the Lens ✤ Do not film with the CAM lens pointing directly at the sun. ✤ Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, the imaging sensor). Notes Regarding the LCD Display 1.
  • Page 14 all-guides.
  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to know your CAM Features G Integrated Digital CAM/DSC operation / DSC An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital CAM and a Digital Still Camera with comfortable and easy recording.
  • Page 16: Accessories Supplied With The Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to know your CAM Accessories Supplied with the CAM ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with ✤ your CAM. Basic Accessories . Lithium Polymer Battery Pack . Audio/Video Cable .
  • Page 17: Name Of Each Part

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Name of Each Part Rear & Left View 1. Built-in MIC 7. Record/Stop button 8. [ œ œ ] button (Move backward, RPS) 9. W button (Zoom out, Multi-play screen, Move up) 10.
  • Page 18: Right & Bottom View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Name of Each Part Right & Bottom View Hanging Lens Cover on the CAM 1. Lens 2. Flash 3. Battery Pack 4. Earphones and 8. Power Adapter Receptacle AV jack 9. Tripod Receptacle 5.
  • Page 19: Lcd Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Video Record Mode/Video Play Mode) Video Record Mode Video Record Mode 1. Mode indicator 2. EIS indicator 2. EIS 3. Program AE indicator Video Record F / 720i 4.
  • Page 20 all-guides.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode/Photo View Mode) Photo Capture Mode Photo Capture Mode 1. Mode indicator 2. Flash indicator Photo Capture 1600 3.
  • Page 22: Osd(On Screen Display In Video Record Mode/Video Play Mode)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode / Voice Record Mode/ Voice Play Mode) MP3 Play Mode MP3 Play Mode 1. Mode indicator 2. File name/File format MP3 Play 3.
  • Page 23: How To Use The Battery Pack

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Battery Pack Installation / Ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional Battery Packs to allow continuous use of your CAM. To insert the Battery Pack <Insert>...
  • Page 24: Maintain The Battery Pack

    ✤ Do not allow the + and - terminals of the Battery Pack to be ✤ SAMSUNG short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating. ✤ It is recommended to use original Battery Pack that is available at SAMSUNG service centre.
  • Page 25 Approx. 100 min. Pack (option) Notes ✤ Prepare an extra battery if you use the CAM outdoors. ✤ ✤ Contact the Samsung service centre to purchase new Battery ✤ Samsung ✤ Pack. ✤ If you zoom in or out, the recording time becomes shorter.
  • Page 26 all-guides.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack. Message Battery Level Indicator State Fully charged 40~60% used 40~60% 60~80% used 60~80%...
  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the Battery Pack to the CAM. Charging directly to the CAM 2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] up to turn the CAM off. [POWER/MODE 3.
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started The Colour of the LED The colour of the LED varies depending on the state of power or charging. When the AC Power Adapter is plugged in (When the Battery Pack is inserted.) LED Colour Power Charging state...
  • Page 30: Before You Start Operating The Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Before You Start Operating the CAM Before using the CAM, refer to this page for easy operation. The Memory Card is an optional accessory and not included. 1. Install the Battery Pack and insert a Memory Card into the MULTI CARD MULTI CARD slot.
  • Page 31: Using The Function Button

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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. The Use of Various Function button Record/ Menu Selection Button...
  • Page 32 all-guides.
  • Page 33: Using The Display Button

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Using the DISPLAY Button You can use various functions by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. [DISPLAY] 1. Open the LCD monitor. 2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Monitor Your 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 adjust the LCD Brightness or Colour.
  • Page 35: Structure Of The Folders And Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Structure of the Folders and Files The video files and photo files are stored in internal memory or external memory(Memory Card) as below. Notes ✤ ✤ Refer to page 33 for details about ✤...
  • Page 36: Recording Time And Capacity

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Recording Time and Capacity Video Record Time Super Fine Normal Fine Capacity Media 352p 720i/720p 352p 720i/720p 352p 720i/720p 352p 352p 720i/720p 352p 720i/720p 720i/720p 512MB (VP- 512MB (VP- approx. 21min. approx.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Photo capacity Quality Media Capacity 2400✕1800 1600✕1200 1024✕768 640✕480 2400✕1800 1600✕1200 1024✕768 640✕480 approx. 378 approx. 756 approx. 1626 approx. 2877 1626 2877 512MB (VP-M2050S(B)) 512MB (VP-M2050S(B)) Internal approx. 756 approx.
  • Page 38 all-guides.
  • Page 39: Selecting The Memory Type

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Selecting the Memory Type You can select the memory type - internal memory or external memory(Memory Card). A Memory Card is an optional accessory. The OSD indicators are based on internal memory. 1.
  • Page 40: Using A Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    ✤ The data stored on the Memory Card may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, ✤ Terminals electric noise or repair. Save important files separately. ✤ Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. Write-protect ✤ Samsung Switch ✤ Memory Stick and ✤...
  • Page 41: Mode And Menu Selection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting Started Mode and Menu Selection You can select the mode and menu as follows. Mode Selection [POWER/MODE 1. Move the [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. 2. Move the [POWER/MODE Selector] down to select a desired [POWER/MODE mode and press the [OK] button.
  • Page 42: Video Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode Recording..............36 ................36 Recording...............36 ................36 Zooming In and Out..........37 .............37 Playing ...............38 ................38 Playing on the LCD Monitor ........38 ..........38 Selecting File Options ..........40 ..............40 Deleting Video files ..........40 ............40 Locking Video files ..........41 ............41 Copying Video files ..........42 ............42...
  • Page 43: Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Recording Recording You can record moving person and objects and store it in memory. Video Record F / 720i 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 44 all-guides.
  • Page 45: Zooming In And Out

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Recording Zooming In and Out Zooming technique lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. [POWER/MODE 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. Video Record N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 46: Playing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 47 CODEC automatically installed in the system. If you do not have the Download Centre CODEC CD, search the product model name on the Download Centre in the Samsung Electronics home page to get the CODEC installation file. (Refer to page 116)
  • Page 48: Selecting File Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Video files You can delete video files in <File Options>. <File Options> 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record N You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.
  • Page 49: Locking Video Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Locking Video files You can lock the important video file to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record N You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.
  • Page 50 all-guides.
  • Page 51: Copying Video Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Copying Video files You can copy the video file to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 52: Setting Multi Selection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Setting Multi Selection You can set the multi video files to delete, copy or lock at one time. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on [POWER/MODE the CAM.
  • Page 53: Setting The Pb Option

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Setting the PB Option You can play all files continuously or play only selected file. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 54: Setting Various Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Video file Size You can set the file size for video files. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Card capacity and video file size. 1.
  • Page 55: Setting The Video File Quality

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Video file Quality You can set the quality for video files. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Card capacity and video file quality. 1.
  • Page 56 all-guides.
  • Page 57: Setting The Video File Record Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Video file Record mode You can set the record mode before starting video file record. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record Screen appears.
  • Page 58: Setting The External Input/Output

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the External Input/Output You can record or play back the contents of the CAM into an external device and vice versa. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM.
  • Page 59: Setting The Focus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Focus You can set the focus depending on the subject or the environment. In most situations, you can record best using AF(Auto Focus). 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM.
  • Page 60: Setting The Eis (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) The Electronic Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for hand shake and other movements while recording. EIS provides more stable video when: N Recording with zooming N Recording small objects N Recording while walking or moving...
  • Page 61: Setting The White Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the White Balance The White Balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions. The White Balance is used to preserve natural colours under different lighting conditions. [POWER/MODE 1.
  • Page 62 all-guides.
  • Page 63: Setting The Program Ae (Programmed Auto Exposure)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) It allows you to adjust the aperture setting to suit different conditions. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on [POWER/MODE the CAM.
  • Page 64: Setting The Blc (Backlight Compensation)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions 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.
  • Page 65: Setting The Effect

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Effect You can create professional looking effect on your video file. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record N You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.
  • Page 66: Setting The Digital Zoom

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Digital Zoom Zooming more than X10 is achieved digitally, up to X100 when combined with optical zoom. The Digital Zoom processes data to enlarge the centre portion of the image to fill the frame.
  • Page 67: Setting The Backlight Auto Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Backlight Auto Control This function enables to save power consumption by controlling the brightness of LCD monitor automatically outdoors. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM.
  • Page 68 all-guides.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode Capturing..............58 ................58 Capturing Images ..........58 ..............58 Zooming In and Out..........59 .............59 Viewing ..............60 ................60 Viewing Photo files on the LCD Monitor ....60 ......60 Selecting File Options ..........61 ..............61 Deleting Photo files..........61 ............61 Locking Photo files..........62 ............62...
  • Page 70: Photo Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Capturing Capturing Images You can take photo as well as record video files. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i Photo on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record 2.
  • Page 71: Zooming In And Out

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Capturing Zooming In and Out Zooming technique lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE 2.
  • Page 72: Viewing Photo Files On The Lcd Monitor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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. 1.
  • Page 73: Selecting File Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Photo files You can delete photo files in <File Options>. <File Options> 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE Photo View 100-0019 on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 74 all-guides.
  • Page 75: Locking Photo Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Locking Photo files You can lock the important photo file not to be deleted. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE Photo View 100-0019 on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 76: Copying Photo Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Copying Photo files You can copy photo files to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE Photo View 100-0019 on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 77: Setting Dpof(Digital Print Order Format) Function

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Function You can automatically print a photo file recorded on a Memory Card DPOF with a printer supporting DPOF. MULTI CARD Insert a memory card into the MULTI CARD slot.
  • Page 78: Setting Multi Selection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Selecting File Options Setting Multi Selection You can set the multi photo files to delete, copy or lock at one time. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the [POWER/MODE CAM.
  • Page 79: Setting Various Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Photo file Size You can set the photo files size. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Card capacity and photo files size. 1.
  • Page 80 all-guides.
  • Page 81: Setting The Flash

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Flash The Flash only works in Photo mode and allows the user to take photographs in dark places such as during the night, shaded or dark areas and indoors.
  • Page 82: Setting The Focus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Focus You can set the focus depending on the subject or the environment. In most situations, you can record the best photo using AF(Auto Focus). 1.
  • Page 83: Setting The White Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the White Balance The White Balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions. The White Balance is used to preserve natural colours under different lighting conditions. [POWER/MODE F / 720i Photo...
  • Page 84: Setting The Blc (Backlight Compensation)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions 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.
  • Page 85: Setting The Backlight Auto Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Backlight Auto Control This function enables to save power consumption by controlling the brightness of LCD monitor automatically outdoors. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i Photo...
  • Page 86 all-guides.
  • Page 87: Mp3 Mode/Voice Recorder Mode/Using File Browser

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode / Voice Recorder Mode / Using File Browser MP3 Mode ...........73 Storing Music in the CAM ........73 ........73 Copying Music files to the CAM ......73 ................74 Playing ...............74 ............74 Playing Music files ..........74 ..............75 Selecting File Options ..........75 ............75...
  • Page 88: Mp3

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Storing Music in the CAM Copying Music files to the CAM You can transfer music files from your PC to the internal memory, SD, SD MMC MMC, Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro. For copying music files, the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro CAM must be connected to your PC with the USB cable.
  • Page 89: Playing Music Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Playing Playing Music files You can hear the music file in internal memory or external memory(Memory Card). 1. Connect the earphones to the CAM. N You can also hear the music from the Built-in speaker without the earphones.
  • Page 90: Setting Repeat Play

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options Setting Repeat Play You can play the only one or all music repeatedly. 1. Connect the earphones to the CAM. MP3 Play N You can also hear the music from the Built-in Music speaker without the earphones.
  • Page 91: Deleting Music Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Music files You can delete the music file you want. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record 2.
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  • Page 93: Locking Music Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options Locking Music files You can lock the important music file not to be deleted. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record 2.
  • Page 94: Copying Music Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options Copying Music files You can copy the music file to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 95: Setting Random Play

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH MP3 Mode : Selecting File Options Setting Random Play You can play the music files at random. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE MP3 Play on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Music Video Record I believe I can fly.mp3...
  • Page 96: Voice Recorder Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Voice Recorder Mode : Recording Recording Voice You can record voice using the built-in microphone in the CAM. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record 2.
  • Page 97: Playing Voice Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Voice Recorder Mode : Playing Playing Voice files You can hear the voice file using the built-in speaker or connecting earphones. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i Voice Recorder on the CAM.
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  • Page 99: Deleting Voice Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Voice Recorder Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Voice files You can delete voice files you want. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i Voice Recorder on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 100: Locking Voice Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Voice Recorder Mode : Selecting File Options Locking Voice files You can lock the important voice file not to be deleted. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i Voice Recorder on the CAM.
  • Page 101: Copying Voice Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Voice Recorder Mode : Selecting File Options Copying Voice files You can copy the voice file to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 102: Using File Browser

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using File Browser Deleting Files or Folders You can delete the file(AVI, MP3, JPG, WAV) or folders you recorded. AVI MP3 JPG WAV 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i File Browser on the CAM.
  • Page 103: Locking Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using File Browser Locking Files You can lock the important files not to be deleted. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i File Browser on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears. Video Record 2.
  • Page 104 all-guides.
  • Page 105: Copying Files Or Folders

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using File Browser Copying Files or Folders You can copy a file or folder to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. [POWER/MODE N The Video Record screen appears. F / 720i File Browser 2.
  • Page 106: Viewing File Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using File Browser Viewing File Information You can see the file name, format, size and date. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i File Browser on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 107: Setting The Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM Adjusting the LCD Monitor ........90 ............90 Adjusting the LCD Brightness .......90 ............90 Adjusting the LCD Colour........91 ............91 Adjusting Date/Time ..........92 .............92 Setting Time ............92 ..............92 Setting Date ............93 ..............93 Setting Date Format..........94 ............94 Setting Time Format ..........95...
  • Page 108: Adjusting The Lcd Brightness

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings...
  • Page 109: Adjusting The Lcd Colour

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Colour You can adjust the colour of the LCD monitor depending on the situation. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn F / 720i [POWER/MODE System Settings...
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  • Page 111: Adjusting Date/Time

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date/Time Setting Time The built-in clock creates the time stamp. You can adjust the time you use. F / 720i 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn System Settings [POWER/MODE on the CAM.
  • Page 112: Setting Date

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date/Time Setting Date The built-in calendar creates the date stamp. You can adjust the date you use. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM.
  • Page 113: Setting Date Format

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date/Time Setting Date Format You can select the date format to display. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 114: Setting Time Format

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Adjusting Date/Time Setting Time Format You can select the time format to display. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM. N The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 115: Setting The Auto Shut Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System Setting the Auto Shut off To save energy or battery, you can set the Auto Shut off function. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings...
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  • Page 117: Setting The Demonstration Function

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System Setting the Demonstration Function Demonstration function will allow you to view all the functions that the CAM supports. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings...
  • Page 118: Setting Start-Up Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System Setting Start-up Mode You can select the starting mode displayed when you turn the CAM on. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM.
  • Page 119: Setting The File No. Function

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System Setting the File No. Function You can set the file numbers so that they reset each time Memory Card is formatted, or so that they count up continuously. 1.
  • Page 120: Setting The Beep Sound

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting the System Setting the Beep Sound You can set the beep sound on/off. When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn F / 720i [POWER/MODE System Settings...
  • Page 121: Viewing Version Information

    N If you select <Close> in the screen, the screen disappears. Settings : System Settings : System Notes System Samsung Elec. Co. LTD PR818S S/W 1.0.1 ✤ [œ ] ✤ If you select [œ ] button in the menu, the previous JUL 25 2005 15:39:06 MICOM 1.00...
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  • Page 123: Selecting The Storage Type

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory Selecting the Storage Type Select the storage type(internal or external memory) before recording or taking pictures. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings the CAM.
  • Page 124: Formatting The Memory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory Formatting the Memory You can format the internal memory or the external memory to erase all files. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on System Settings System Settings [POWER/MODE the CAM.
  • Page 125: Viewing Memory Space

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Memory Viewing Memory Space You can view usable memory space and total memory space of the CAM. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM.
  • Page 126: Selecting Language

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Setting Language Selecting Language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn [POWER/MODE F / 720i System Settings on the CAM.
  • Page 127: Usb

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode Transferring files to a computer 1. Connect the CAM to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] [POWER/MODE down to turn on the CAM. N USB mode screen appears automatically.
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  • Page 129: Usb Connection To A Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode USB connection to a computer High Speed USB is not guaranteed except for Microsoft(Windows) or Apple(Mac Microsoft(Windows) Apple(Mac OS X) OS X) or supplied Driver. ✤...
  • Page 130: Using Pc Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode Using PC Cam You can use this CAM as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and other PC camera applications. To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0.
  • Page 131: Connecting The Cam To A Printer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Setting the CAM : Using USB Mode Connecting the CAM to a Printer By connecting the CAM to printers with PictBridge PictBridge USB Mode support (sold separately), you can send images from Mass Storage the internal memory or external memory (SD, MMC, SD MMC Memory Stick...
  • Page 132: Miscellaneous Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting the CAM with other Devices ....111 .........111 Connecting the CAM to TV........111 ..........111 Connecting the CAM to VCR.......112 VCR...........112 Copying Video files to a VCR Tape .....113 ........113 Recording unscramble contents from other digital ......114 devices ..............114 ....115...
  • Page 133: Connecting The Cam With Other Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Connecting the CAM to TV You can connect the CAM to a TV set directly to play video files on TV monitor. 1. Connect the Audio/Video cable to the Earphones and AV jack of VIDEO AUDIO...
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  • Page 135: Connecting The Cam To Vcr

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Connecting the CAM to VCR You can connect the CAM to VCR to copy the recorded files to the video tape. 1. Connect the Audio/Video cable to the Earphones and AV jack of the CAM.
  • Page 136: Copying Video Files To A Vcr Tape

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Copying Video files to a VCR Tape You can copy your recorded files to a regular blank video tape. Connect the CAM to a VCR using the Audio/Video cable before recording.
  • Page 137: Recording Unscramble Contents From Other Digital Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Recording unscramble contents from other digital devices You can connect other external digital devices to CAM to record unscrambled contents. 1. Connect the Audio/Video cable to the Earphone and AV jack of the CAM.
  • Page 138: Connecting The Cam To A Pc Using The Usb Cable

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Connecting the CAM to a PC using the USB cable You can connect the CAM to a PC that supports USB connections. Use the provided USB cable for connection to a PC. 1.
  • Page 139: Installing Programs

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Installing Programs Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 You have to install DV Media Pro 1.0 to play back video files recorded by CAM or the transferred data by USB cable on your PC. Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader Install Acrobat Reader program, which is included on the CD...
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  • Page 141: Usb Interface For Data Transfer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Installing Programs USB Interface for Data Transfer Connect the CAM and PC with the provided USB cable. You can record the Video file in PC in real-time. USB transferring function can be used when DV Driver, Video Codec, DV Driver Video Codec DirectX 9.0 DirectX 9.0 programs are already installed in the PC.
  • Page 142 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Connecting the CAM with other Devices Disconnecting USB Connection After completing the data transfer, you must disconnect the cable in the following way. Safely Remove 1. Select the removable disk icon and click the right mouse button to Hardware select ‘Safely Remove Hardware’.
  • Page 143: Usb

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Printing Photos Printing with PictBridge Function With the PictBridge Support, you can control the PictBridge printer directly through the CAM in order to print out stored pictures. PictBridge For direct printing of your stored pictures using the PictBridge PictBridge function, you must connect the CAM to a PictBridge printer using a USB cable.
  • Page 144: Printing Photos With Dpof Files

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information : Printing Photos Printing Photos with DPOF Files DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) defines the print information for DPOF the specific photos and number of each photo on the Memory Card. You can easily make prints on a DPOF compatible printer or order DPOF copies.
  • Page 145: After Using The Cam

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM After using the CAM ✤ For the safekeeping of the CAM, follow these steps. ✤  Turn the CAM off.  Remove the Battery Pack (Refer to page 19).  Remove the Memory Card (Refer to page 33).
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  • Page 147: Cleaning The Body

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM Cleaning the Body ✤ To Clean the Exterior of the CAM ✤  To clean the exterior, use a soft dry cloth. Wipe the body gently. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface.
  • Page 148: Regarding The Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM Regarding the Battery Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding 10°C (50°F) temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and shortens the battery life. In that case, do one of the following so that the durability of the battery life can be extended for a longer period of time.
  • Page 149: Using The Cam Abroad

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM Using the CAM Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ ✤ Before using the CAM abroad, check the following items: ✤...
  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    MPEG MPEG decoding error The video file is corrupted. Delete the corrupted file. ✤ ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer Samsung or authorized service centre/personnel. Symptom Possible Causes Measure No power is supplied...
  • Page 151 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Measure Focus does not adjust Focus is set to manual mode Set focus to AUTO AUTO automatically Recording was done in a Use strobe or lit the place dark place Clear the lens and check the focus Lens is covered with...
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  • Page 153: Using The Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using the Menu Video Photo 1. Record 1. Capture 1. Play Focus 2. View Delete 2. Play Selected Delete Delete B.L. Auto Ctl Selected Selected Cancel Cancel Cancel Copy To White Balance Copy To Selected Copy To...
  • Page 154: Usb

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Using the Menu File Voice System Settings Browser Mode Recorder 1. Record File No. 1. Delete 1. Display 1. MassStorage Reset 2. Play 2. PC-Cam 2. PC- Selected LCD Brightness Series 3. PictBridge 3.
  • Page 155: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Specifications VP-M2050S(B)/M2100S(B)/M2200S(B) VP-M2050S(B)/M2100S(B)/M2200S(B) Model Name The CAM System Video Recording System MPEG4 AVI Format MPEG4 AVI Photo System JPEG (DPOF, Exif 2.2) JPEG (DPOF, Exif 2.2) Stereo Playing Voice WAVE file record/play (8KHz Sampling, 16 bit, Stereo) WAVE Memory Internal memory/Memory Stick/Memory Stick...
  • Page 156 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Specifications AC Adapter Power Requirement AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC Output DC 4.8V, 1.0A DC 4.8V, 1.0A Operating Temperature 0°C-40°C(32°F-104°F) C-40 C(32 F-104 ° ° ° ° Dimensions 70mm x 30mm x 42mm x 30 x 42 Weight...
  • Page 157: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Index - A - - E - - A - - E - AF(Auto Focus) ....49, 68 Effect ........54 ....49, 68 ...........54 Auto Shut off......96 EIS ..........50 ........96 ........50 - B - - F - - B - - F -...
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  • Page 159 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Index - O - - T - - O - - T - OSD......16, 17, 18 Time..........92 OSD ........16,17,18 ...........92 Troubleshooting ....125, 126 ......125, 126 - P - - P - - U - - U - ........44 PB Option .........44...
  • Page 160 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH ENGLISH THE CAM IS MANUFACTURED BY: *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsung.fr France http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.com/au Australia http://www.samsung.com/au http://www.samsung.de Germany http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.se Sweden http://www.samsung.se http://www.samsung.com/pl Poland http://www.samsung.com/pl http://www.samsung.it Italia http://www.samsung.it...

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