Samsung VP-M2050B, VP-M2050S, VP-M2100B, VP-M2100S, VP-M2200B Owner Manual

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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.

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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.

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Notices and Safety Precautions 8

Precautions on the CAM Care ....................................................................................................................................................................................8

Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT....................................................................................................................................................................................9

Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation.................................................................................................................................................................9

Notes Regarding the CAM...........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack...........................................................................................................................................................................10

Note Regarding a Trademark....................................................................................................................................................................................10

Note Regarding the Lens...........................................................................................................................................................................................11

Notes Regarding the LCD Display ...........................................................................................................................................................................11

Precautions Regarding Service................................................................................................................................................................................11

Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts............................................................................................................................................................11

Getting to know your CAM 12

Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Accessories Supplied with the CAM .......................................................................................................................................................................13

Name of Each Part 14

Rear & Left View.........................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Right & Bottom View..................................................................................................................................................................................................15

LCD Display ................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

OSD(On Screen Display in Video Record Mode/Video Play Mode) ..................................................................................................................16

OSD(On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode/Photo View Mode)................................................................................................................17

OSD(On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode/Voice Record Mode/ Voice Play Mode).......................................................................................18

How to Use the Battery Pack 19

Battery Pack Installation / Ejection..........................................................................................................................................................................19

Maintain the Battery Pack .........................................................................................................................................................................................20

Charging the Battery Pack........................................................................................................................................................................................23

Using Hardware Reset Function ..............................................................................................................................................................................23

Getting Started 24

The Colour of the LED ...............................................................................................................................................................................................24

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Contents

Using the LCD Monitor ..............................................................................................................................................................................................24

Before You Start Operating the CAM.......................................................................................................................................................................25

Using the Function Button........................................................................................................................................................................................26

Using the DISPLAY Button ........................................................................................................................................................................................27

Adjusting the LCD Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................................28

Structure of the Folders and Files ...........................................................................................................................................................................29

Recording Time and Capacity .................................................................................................................................................................................30

Selecting the Memory Type.......................................................................................................................................................................................32

Using a Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ..........................................................................................................................................................33

Mode and Menu Selection.........................................................................................................................................................................................34

Video Mode 35

Recording....................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Recording ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Zooming In and Out ..............................................................................................................................................................................................37

Playing .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Playing on the LCD Monitor..................................................................................................................................................................................38

Selecting File Options ...............................................................................................................................................................................................40

Deleting Video files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................40

Locking Video files ................................................................................................................................................................................................41

Copying Video files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................42

Setting Multi Selection ..........................................................................................................................................................................................43

Setting the PB Option ...........................................................................................................................................................................................44

Setting Various Functions.........................................................................................................................................................................................45

Setting the Video file Size.....................................................................................................................................................................................45

Setting the Video file Quality.................................................................................................................................................................................46

Setting the Video file Record mode......................................................................................................................................................................47

Setting the External Input/Output .........................................................................................................................................................................48

Setting the Focus ..................................................................................................................................................................................................49

Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) .......................................................................................................................................................50

Setting the White Balance ....................................................................................................................................................................................51

Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) ......................................................................................................................................52

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Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)..........................................................................................................................................................53

Setting the Effect...................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................................................................55

Setting the Backlight Auto Control........................................................................................................................................................................56

Photo Mode 57

Capturing.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................58

Capturing Images..................................................................................................................................................................................................58

Viewing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

Viewing Photo files on the LCD Monitor...............................................................................................................................................................60

Deleting Photo files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................61

Locking Photo files................................................................................................................................................................................................62

Copying Photo files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................63

Setting DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) Function ............................................................................................................................................64

Setting the Photo file Size ....................................................................................................................................................................................66

Setting the Flash ...................................................................................................................................................................................................67

Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)..........................................................................................................................................................70

MP3 Mode/Voice Recorder Mode/Using File Browser 72

MP3 Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................73

Storing Music in the CAM .........................................................................................................................................................................................73

Copying Music files to the CAM ...........................................................................................................................................................................73

Playing Music files ................................................................................................................................................................................................74

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Setting Repeat Play ..............................................................................................................................................................................................75

Deleting Music files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................76

Locking Music files................................................................................................................................................................................................77

Copying Music files ...............................................................................................................................................................................................78

Setting Random Play ............................................................................................................................................................................................79

Voice Recorder Mode 80

Recording Voice....................................................................................................................................................................................................80

Playing Voice files.................................................................................................................................................................................................81

Deleting Voice files................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Locking Voice files ................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Copying Voice files................................................................................................................................................................................................84

Using File Browser 85

Deleting Files or Folders ...........................................................................................................................................................................................85

Locking Files...............................................................................................................................................................................................................86

Copying Files or Folders...........................................................................................................................................................................................87

Viewing File Information............................................................................................................................................................................................88

Setting the CAM 89

Adjusting the LCD Brightness...............................................................................................................................................................................90

Adjusting the LCD Colour .....................................................................................................................................................................................91

Adjusting Date/Time...................................................................................................................................................................................................92

Setting Time ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................92

Setting Date ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................93

Setting Date Format..............................................................................................................................................................................................94

Setting Time Format..............................................................................................................................................................................................95

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Setting the System.....................................................................................................................................................................................................96

Setting the Auto Shut off.......................................................................................................................................................................................96

Setting the Demonstration Function .....................................................................................................................................................................97

Setting Start-up Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................98

Setting the File No. Function ................................................................................................................................................................................99

Setting the Beep Sound......................................................................................................................................................................................100

Viewing Version Information ..............................................................................................................................................................................101

Setting Memory ........................................................................................................................................................................................................102

Selecting the Storage Type ................................................................................................................................................................................102

Formatting the Memory.......................................................................................................................................................................................103

Viewing Memory Space......................................................................................................................................................................................104

Setting Language .....................................................................................................................................................................................................105

Selecting Language ............................................................................................................................................................................................105

Using USB Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................106

Transferring files to a computer..........................................................................................................................................................................106

USB connection to a computer...........................................................................................................................................................................107

System Environment...........................................................................................................................................................................................107

Using PC Cam ....................................................................................................................................................................................................108

Connecting the CAM to a Printer .......................................................................................................................................................................109

Miscellaneous Information 110

Connecting the CAM with other Devices...............................................................................................................................................................111

Connecting the CAM to TV ................................................................................................................................................................................111

Connecting the CAM to VCR..............................................................................................................................................................................112

Copying Video files to a VCR Tape ....................................................................................................................................................................113

Recording unscramble contents from other digital devices ...............................................................................................................................114

Connecting the CAM to a PC using the USB cable...........................................................................................................................................115

Installing Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................116

Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 ................................................................................................................................................................................116

USB Interface for Data Transfer .........................................................................................................................................................................117

Printing Photos.........................................................................................................................................................................................................119

Printing with PictBridge Function ........................................................................................................................................................................119

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Printing Photos with DPOF Files ........................................................................................................................................................................120

Maintenance 121

Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM .......................................................................................................................................................................121

After using the CAM............................................................................................................................................................................................121

Cleaning the Body .............................................................................................................................................................................................122

Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery ............................................................................................................................................................122

Regarding the Battery.........................................................................................................................................................................................123

Using the CAM Abroad.......................................................................................................................................................................................124

Troubleshooting 125

Self Diagnosis Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................125

Using the Menu 127

Specifications 129

Index 131

Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) 133

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Precautions on the CAM Care

✤ Please note the following precautions for use: ✤ Please keep this device in a safe place. The device contains a lens that can be damaged by shock.

Keep out of reach from children.

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Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction.

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To avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands.

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Do not use the flash close to another’s eyes. The flash emits a strong light that may cause damage similar to direct sunlight on one’s eyesight. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 3 feet from your subject.

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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.

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Clean the device with a dry, soft cloth. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for removing stains. Do not use any type of solvent, especially benzene, as they may seriously damage the finish.

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Keep your device away from rain and saltwater. After using, clean the device. Saltwater may cause the parts to corrode.

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT

✤ Television programmes, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and is contrary to copyright laws.

✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in 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.

For Example:

✤ Entering or leaving a heated place on a cold day might cause condensation inside the product. ✤ To prevent condensation, place the product in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to a sudden change of

temperature.

Notes Regarding the CAM

1. Do not leave the CAM exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F).

For example, in a parked closed car in summer or exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Do not let the CAM get wet. Keep the CAM away from rain, salt water, or any other form of moisture.

The CAM will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

✤ It is recommended to use original Battery Pack that is available at SAMSUNG service centre. ✤ Make sure the Battery Pack is fully charged before starting to record. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep the CAM turned off when you are not operating it. ✤ If your device is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically turn itself off to

protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

✤ Make sure that the Battery Pack is attached firmly in place. ✤ The new Battery Pack provided with the product is not charged.

Before using the Battery Pack, you need to fully charge it.

✤ Do not drop the Battery Pack. Dropping the Battery Pack may damage it. ✤ Fully discharging a Lithium Polymer battery damages the internal cells. The Battery Pack may be prone to leakage when

fully discharged.

✤ To avoid damage to the Battery Pack, make sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. ✤ Clean the terminal to remove foreign substances before inserting the Battery Pack.

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When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Batteries must be disposed of as chemical waste.

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Be careful not to drop the Battery Pack when you release it from the CAM.

Note Regarding a Trademark

✤ The logos regarding DivX, DivX Licensed are the trademark of DivX, Network, Inc and can be used after contracting

license.

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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. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD monitor. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

2. When you use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or outdoors, it may be difficult to see the picture clearly.

3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.

Precautions Regarding Service

✤ Do not attempt to service the CAM yourself. ✤ Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. ✤ Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts

✤ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.

✤ Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Getting to know your CAM

Features

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Integrated Digital CAM/ DSC operation

An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital CAM and a Digital Still Camera with comfortable and easy recording.

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High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing 2110K CCD Pixel, a maximum resolution of 2400x1800 is available.

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x100 Digital Zoom

Allows the user to magnify an image up to x100 its original size.

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Colourful TFT LCD

A high-resolution(210K) colourful TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recorded files immediately.

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Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

With the CAM, you can reduce unstable images by minimizing the effect of natural shaking movements.

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Various Digital Effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give the film a special look by adding various special effects.

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USB Interface for Data Transfer

You can transfer still images and video files or any other files to a PC using the USB interface.

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PC Cam for multi-entertaining

You can use the CAM as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and other PC camera applications.

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Voice Record / Playback with vast memory

You can record voice and store it in the internal memory, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro(Option) and play back the recorded voice.

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Plus Advantage, MP3

With the CAM, you can play back MP3 files stored in the internal memory, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro(Option). Enjoy your favorite songs with the MP3 files with the CAM.

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PictBridge/DPOF Function

When you connect the CAM to a PictBridge supported printer and DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) function using a USB cable, you can print your stored pictures without PC.

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Accessories Supplied with the CAM

✤

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your CAM.

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Polymer Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. Audio/Video Cable

4. USB Cable

5. Earphones

6. Hand Strap/Necklace Strap

7. Carrying Case

8. Instruction Book/Quick Guide

9. Software CD

10. Lens Cover

11. Tripod Gender

Optional Accessories

12. Scart Adapter

13. Extended life Battery Pack

Lithium Polymer Battery Pack

Earphones

. Software CD

13. Extended life Battery Pack

(Option)

. AC Power Adapter

. Hand Strap/Necklace Strap

. Lens Cover

. Audio/Video Cable

. Carrying Case

. Tripod Gender

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. USB Cable

Instruction Book/Quick Guide

12. Scart Adapter (Option)

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Name of Each Part

Rear & Left View

1. Built-in MIC

2. LCD Monitor

3. DISPLAY button

(Volume/Manual Focus) button

5. HOLD switch

6. Built-in Speaker

4. VOL +,-/MF +,

1. Built-in MIC

2. LCD Monitor

3. DISPLAY button

4. VOL +,

/MF +,-(Volume/Manual Focus) button

5. HOLD switch

6. Built-in Speaker

7. Record/Stop button

8. [ œœ] button (Move backward, RPS)

9. W button (Zoom out, Multi-play screen, Move up)

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7. Record/Stop button

8. [ œœ] button (Move backward, RPS)

9. W button (Zoom out, Multi-play screen, Move up)

10. OK button (Play, Pause)

√√

11. [

] button (Move forward, FPS)

12. T button (Zoom in, Move down)

13. Record/Power/Charging indicator

14. MENU button

15. Lock/Release button

16. POWER/MODE Selector

10. OK button (Play, Pause)

√√

11. [

] button (Move forward, FPS)

17. MULTI CARD slot

Usable Memory Card

12. T button (Zoom in, Move down)

13. Record/Power/Charging indicator

14. MENU button

15. Lock/Release button

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

16. POWER/MODE Selector

17. MULTI CARD slot

SD MMC

Name of Each Part

Right & Bottom View

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Battery Pack

4. Earphones and AV jack

5. Battery ejection button

6. USB Port

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Hanging Lens Cover on the CAM

8. Power Adapter Receptacle

9. Tripod Receptacle

7. Strap Hook

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Battery Pack

4. Earphones and AV jack

5. Battery ejection button

6. USB Port

7. Strap Hook

8. Power Adapter Receptacle

9. Tripod Receptacle

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F / 720i

Video Record

Recording...

STBY

Sepia

BLC

Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in Video Record Mode/ Video Play Mode)

Video Record Mode

1 2 3

1. Mode indicator

2. EIS indicator

3. Program AE indicator

4. White Balance indicator

5. BLC indicator*

6. Focus indicator*

7. Counter (Elapsed time / Remaining time)

8. Record/Standby indicator

9. Effect indicator

10. Zoom in/ out indicator

11. Digital Zoom indicator

12. Battery life indicator

13. Memory type indicator

14. Image Quality/Size/Record Mode indicator

15. Warning and note indicator

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Video Play Mode

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1. Current display indicator

2. Lock indicator

8. Image size indicator

9. Counter

3. Mode indicator

4. Image counter (Current image)

10. Operation indicator

5. Memory type indicator

6. Battery life indicator

7. Warning and note indicator

11. Volume indicator

12. Scroll Bar

Video Play Mode

4 5

Video Play

720x576

00:00:02/00:10:50

100-0055

Low Battery

(Elapsed time/Recorded time)

(Play/Pause/Stop/RPS/FPS)

13. Multi Selection indicator

Notes

✤ Functions not indicated with * will be retained when the CAM is turned off. ✤ The OSD indicators of this product are based on the model VP-M2100S(B). ✤ The OSD indicators are based on internal memory.

Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode/ Photo View Mode)

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Photo Capture Mode

1 2

Photo Capture

BLC

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Capturing...

1. Mode indicator

2. Flash indicator

3. White balance indicator

4. BLC indicator*

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Photo View Mode

1. Current display indicator

2. Mode indicator

3. Number of print

4. Printer indicator

5. Focus indicator*

6. Zoom in / out indicator

7. Battery life indicator

8. Memory type indicator

9. Image Size indicator

10. Warning and note indicator

Note

✤ Functions not indicated with * will be retained when the CAM is turned off.

Photo View Mode

Photo View

1 Copies

100-0019

Wait please...

5. Lock indicator

6. Image counter (Current image)

7. Scroll bar

8. Multi Selection indicator

9. Warning and note indicator

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Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode/ Voice Record Mode/ Voice Play Mode)

MP3 Play Mode

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MP3

Play

I believe i can fly.mp3

Stereo 44.1KHz 128Kbps

00:00:34 / 00:03:46

1. Mode indicator

2. File name / File format

3. Sampling Rate/Bit Rate

4. Progress Bar

5. Elapsed time/Full time

6. Operation indicator

7. Lock indicator

1. Mode indicator

2. File number / Date and Time

3. Sampling Rate/Bit Rate

4. Elapsed time/Remaining time

5. Operation indicator

6. Battery life indicator

7. Memory type indicator

8. Volume indicator

9. Battery life indicator

10. Memory type indicator

11. Repeat All/One indicator

12. Random Play indicator

Note

✤ Functions will be retained when the CAM is turned off.

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Voice Record Mode

Voice Record

2 2005/01/01 12:51:04

Stereo 8KHz 64Kbps

00:00:12/35:17:51

REC

Voice Play Mode

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Voice Play

2 2005/01/01 12:51:04

5.0 Kbytes

Stereo 8KHz 64Kbps

00:00:12/00:05:12

1. Progress Bar

2. Volume indicator

3. Lock indicator

4. Elapsed time/Recorded time

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.

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To insert the Battery Pack

Move the Battery Pack into the groove until it clicks.

To eject the Battery Pack

Pull the [Battery ejection] button to eject the Battery Pack.

Battery

Standard Battery Pack

Extended life Battery Pack (option)

Notes

✤ Clean the terminals to remove foreign substances before inserting the Battery Pack. ✤ If the CAM will not be in use for a while, remove the Battery Pack from the CAM.

Warning

✤ When you eject the Battery Pack from the CAM, hold the Battery Pack to prevent it dropping to the floor.

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Maintain the Battery Pack

✤ The Battery Pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F(0°C) and 104°F(40°C). ✤ The Battery Pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32°F(0°C). ✤ The life and capacity of the Battery Pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32°F(0°C) or left in temperatures

above 104°F(40°C) for a long period.

✤ Do not put the Battery Pack near any heat sources (fire or flames, for example). ✤ Do not disassemble, process, press or heat the Battery Pack. ✤ Do not allow the + and

induce fire and overheating.

✤ It is recommended to use original Battery Pack that is available at SAMSUNG service centre.

terminals of the Battery Pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation,

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Continuous recording time based on battery type

If you close the LCD screen, it switches off automatically. The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

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Battery

Time

Standard Battery Pack

Extended life Battery Pack (option)

Continuous Recording Time

LCD ON Backlight OFF

Approx. 50 min. Approx. 80 min.

Approx. 60 min.

Approx. 100 min.

Notes

✤ Prepare an extra battery if you use the CAM outdoors. ✤ Contact the Samsung service centre to purchase new Battery Pack. ✤ If you zoom in or out, the recording time becomes shorter. ✤ ‘Continuous Recording Time’ indicates the time that you neither use zooming function

nor play video files and record the video file continuously when the EIS( ) function is off.

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Photo Capture

How to Use the Battery Pack

Battery Level Display

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack.

Battery Level Indicator

State

Fully charged

40~60% used

60~80% used

80~95% used

Message

Exhausted(flickers)

The device will soon turn off.

Change the Battery Pack

as soon as possible.

(flickers)

The device will be forced to

“Low battery”

turn off after 5 seconds.

Tips for Battery Identification

A charge indicator is provided on the Battery Pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator is orange. The charge indicator flickers if the battery is abnormal.

Charging time based on battery type

Capacity

Standard Battery Pack

Extended life Battery Pack (option)

2222

Power On Power Off

Approx. 7 hr.

Approx. 13 hr.

Approx. 1 hr. 50 min Approx. 3 hr. 20 min

How to Use the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Attach the Battery Pack to the CAM.

2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] up to turn the CAM off.

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Charging directly to the CAM

3. Connect the AC Power Adapter with the CAM.

◆ You can detach the AC adapter by pressing the buttons on the sides of

the adapter cable plug while pulling it out.

4. Insert the AC Power Adapter into the outlet.

Note

✤ You can charge the Battery Pack when you use the CAM, but it takes a long time

relatively.

Warning

✤ It is recommended you fully charge the Battery Pack before use. ✤ You should only charge the battery in an environment between 0

C and 40°C.

Using Hardware Reset Function

1. Remove the Battery Pack and the AC Power Adapter.

2. Press and hold the [RESET] button over one second.

Note

✤ If you reset the CAM, all functions you set are initialized.

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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

Red

Green

Orange

Green

Orange Blink

Power

Video / Voice Record

On Off Off

When the Battery Pack is inserted (When the AC Power Adapter is unplugged.)

LED Colour

Red

Green

Power

Video / Voice Record

Using the LCD Monitor

1. Move the LCD Monitor up to open.

It opens up to the angle of 90

2. Turn the LCD Monitor up.

It turns up to the angle of 270 You can close it at the angle of 180

°.

Charging state

Charging

Fully charged

Error

Charging state

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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 slot. (Refer to page 33)

2. Charge the Battery Pack by connecting AC Power Adapter with the CAM directly. (Refer to page 23)

3. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again.

◆ You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98)

4. Move the [W/T] button to select the desired mode and press the [OK] button.

◆ The system is automatically converted into the selected mode in two seconds even when the [OK] button is not pressed.

5. Press the [OK ] button to take pictures, record, hear music or record voice. Press the [MENU ] button to view the menu.

6. When finished, move [POWER/MODE Selector] up to turn the CAM off.

For example:If you want to select Video Mode

1. Video: You can record and play video files.

2. Photo: You can take and view photo files.

3. MP3: You can download and hear the music.

4. Voice Recorder: You can record and hear the voice.

5. File Browser: You can delete, lock, copy the file and view the file information.

6. System Settings: You can set the LCD monitor brightness/colour, date/time, system, memory and language.

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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

Button

√

●

Record/

Capture Mode

Zoom out (W)

Zoom in (T)

Recording

Move to the last

recorded file

Play Mode

Multi-play screen

RPS(œœ)/

Move backward

FPS(√√)/

Move forward

Move to

Record mode

Pause

Notes

✤ If there is no file when you press the [OK] button in Video Record/Photo

Capture, the message as “No Files...” appears.

✤ Refer to page 39 for further details about the function button.

Menu Selection

Mode

Select up

Select down

Return to

previous menu

Select menu

Move to record

Confirm selecting

Return to

previous menu

Move to record

Select down

Select

Select up

Select menu

Confirm selecting

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Using the DISPLAY Button

You can use various functions by pressing the [ DISPLAY] button.

1. Open the LCD monitor.

2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM.

◆ The Video Record screen appears.

◆ You can select Video mode or Previous mode

as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98)

3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.

Record/Capture Mode

Zoom out

Record/ Capture

Zoom in

Move to the last recorded file

Move

backward/

RPS

Move to Record mode

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Play Mode

Multi-play screen

Move forward/FPS/ Slow play

Play/Pause

If you press the [DISPLAY] button

Video/Photo mode

✤ Once: The display indicator disappears. ✤ Twice: The back light turns off. ✤ 3 times: The LCD monitor turns off. ✤ 4 times: It turns to the initial screen.

MP3/Voice Recorder/File Browser/ System Settings mode

✤ Once: The back light turns off. ✤ Twice: The LCD monitor turns off. ✤ 3 times: It turns to the initial screen.

MP3 Play mode

RPS

Move to Video Record mode

Play list

FPS

Play/Pause

Voice Record mode

Record

Move to the last voice file list

Power Saving Function

The LCD monitor is turned off after a certain period of time has passed in each mode in order to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. Press any button to go back to the previous mode.

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Memory

System

Date/TimeDate/Time

System

Memory

LanguageLanguage EnglishEnglishEnglish

Display

System SettingsSystem Settings

Settings: DisplaySettings: Display

System

BackBack

LCD BrightnessLCD Brightness

20 %

LCD Colour

50 %

Settings: DisplaySettings: Display

System

20 %20 %

60 %

LCD Colour

BackBack

LCD BrightnessLCD Brightness

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.

1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector ] down to turn on the CAM.

2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to select System Settings and press the [OK ] button.

◆ The system is automatically converted into the selected mode in two seconds even

when the [OK] button is not pressed.

3. Move the [

4. Move the [

W/T

] button to select <Display > and press the [√] button.

W/T

] button to select <LCD Brightness > or < LCD Colour>

and press the [OK ] button.

5. Move the [

W/T

] button to select desired brightness or colour and

press the [OK ] button.

◆ Refer to pages 90~91 for details.

Notes

✤ If you select [œ] button in the menu, the previous menu appears. ✤ If it is too bright, adjust the LCD Brightness.

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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 Memory Card. ✤ You can store general data in files and folders of the CAM. ✤ The number of the file is up to 9,999 and folder is up to 999. ✤ DCAM✽✽✽✽.JPG: Photo file

SMOV✽✽✽✽.AVI: Video file SWAV✽✽✽✽.WAV: Voice file

✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽.MP3: MP3 file ✤ MISC: DPOF files are stored. ✤ Do not change the file or folder name except 'Free'. ✤ You can freely change the file or folder name of 'Free'. ✤ Video files that you have not made with the CAM may not

be able to be played.

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Photo file

MP3 file

Warning

✤ Do not turn the power off while recording, playing, erasing

file or formatting.

✤ Turn the power off before you insert or eject the

Memory Card to avoid losing data.

✤ Save important files separately.

Video file

Voice file

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Recording Time and Capacity

Video Record Time

Media

Internal Memory

Memory Stick

SD/MMC

Capacity

512MB (VP-M2050S(B))

1GB (VP-M2100S(B))

2GB (VP-M2200S(B))

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 86min.

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1GB

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1GB

approx. 10min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 1min. 20sec.

approx. 3min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 11min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

352p

Super Fine

720i/720p

approx. 14min.

approx. 29min.

approx. 58min.

approx. 6min.

approx. 14min.

approx. 29min.

approx. 50sec.

approx. 2min.

approx. 3min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 14min.

approx. 29min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 130min.

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 8min.

approx. 15min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

352p

Fine

720i/720p

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 86min.

approx. 10min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 1min. 20sec.

approx. 3min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 11min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 131min.

approx. 262min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 8min.

approx. 16min.

approx. 30min.

approx. 64min.

approx. 131min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 131min.

Warning

✤ Supports 2GB memory cards and lower. Any other above 2GB may not record or play properly. ✤ The compression is changed automatically depending on the recorded images and the maximum recording time and capacity can be

changed in ‘Video Record’.

✤

You can record video files with size of 720i/Normal, 720p/Normal, 352p/Fine, and 352p/Normal in Memory Card but the quality is not guaranteed.

✤ If you record video files with the quality of Normal(352p, 720i, 720p) in the internal memory or a Memory Card, the recording time becomes

longer but the video may have lower quality than other quality level.

✤ The recording time and capacity may vary if bad sectors are generated when you record video files to a Memory Card.

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352p

Normal

720i/720p

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 130min.

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 8min.

approx. 15min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

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