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Features .....................................................2

Notes and Safety Instructions....................3

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..........4

Playback..............................................7

Basic Recording............................................8

Maintenance .......................................8

Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D101(i)/D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i)

Troubleshooting ..................................9

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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 1 Digital Video Camcorder VP-D101(i)/D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) Features .....................................................2 Notes and Safety Instructions....................3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..........4 Playback..............................................7 Basic Recording............................................8 Maintenance .......................................8 * Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 2 Features START/ STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER PHOTO SEARC H ZER MEMOO RY A.DUB DISPLA Y DATE/ TIME SLOW X2 F.ADV MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 3 Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) 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 the battery pack * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 4 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder 2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 1. Internal MIC 4. Video Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 6. EASY Q button 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 7. TFT LCD monitor 8. IR(Infrared) Light 3. Remote sensor (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Video Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 8.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 5 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons PLAYER 1. Function buttons EASY REV REC SEARCH FWD FADE S.SHOW - BLC MULTI DISP. : (REW) 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 5. Mode switch (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 6. Speaker 7. MENU button 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) 9. ENTER button 10. DC jack 2. 3. 4. 5. CAMERA M.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Battery Release Memory Card slot VP-D103(i) 2. Hook for shoulder strap Memory Stick 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 1. Charging indicator 4. Battery Release VP-D105(i) 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 6. TAPE EJECT 2. Hook for shoulder strap SD/MMC 5. Tripod receptacle (Usable Memory card) 6.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 7 Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. Playback on the LCD 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 8 Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1 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. ■ Open the LCD monitor. 4 ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) Make sure that STBY is displayed. ■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
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∞£¥‹º≥∏Ìº≠ (D103) 1/4/05 10:28 AM Page 9 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 Informs that... Display Blinking Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. TAPE END! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one. TAPE END! no the tape reached its end.