Samsung VP-X300L, VP-X300 User Manual

Sports Camcorder

VP-X300/X300L

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CCD Charge Coupled Device

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LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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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Contents

Notices and Safety Precautions 8

Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder .................................................................................................................................................... 8

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

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

Notes Regarding the Sports Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

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

Notes Regarding the Lens ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

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

Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder 12

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

Accessories Supplied with the Sports Camcorder .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Location of Controls 14

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

Side & Bottom View .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

External Camera Module View

LCD Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode) ................................................................................................................ 17

OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode) ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode) ................................................................................................................. 19

OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode) .........................................................................................................20

How to Use the Battery Pack 21

Battery Pack Installation / Ejection ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Maintaining the Battery Pack .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Charging the Battery Pack ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

(VP-X300L only) ................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Getting Started 25

The LED Colour ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Before You Start Operating the Sports Camcorder ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Using the MODE button ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Function button ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the Joystick .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the MENU button ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the DISPLAY button ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Using the DELETE button ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

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

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

Using a Memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied) ................................................................................................................................................... 32

Inserting / Ejecting the memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied) ......................................................................................................................... 33

Movie Mode 34

Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Recording............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Zooming In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................36

Playing........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

Playing Movie Files on the LCD monitor ............................................................................................................................................................37

Playing Multiple Movie Files ................................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Setting the Recording Options ............................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Setting the Movie Size .........................................................................................................................................................................................40

Setting the Movie Quality .................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Setting the White Balance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) .....................................................................................................................................43

Setting the Effect ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ...................................................................................................................................................... 45

Setting the Focus .................................................................................................................................................................................................46

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Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) ........................................................................................................................................................ 47

Setting the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Setting the Record Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................49

Setting the Line In/Out .........................................................................................................................................................................................50

Setting the Viewing Options .................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Deleting Movie Files ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

Setting the Play Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Locking Movie Files ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

MP3 Mode 54

Storing MP3 Files in the Sports Camcorder.......................................................................................................................................................... 55

Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

Playing MP3 Files ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

Setting the MP3 Play Options ................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Deleting MP3 Files .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Setting the Repeat Play....................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Setting the Equalizer ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Locking MP3 Files ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Voice Recorder Mode 61

Recording Voice Files .........................................................................................................................................................................................62

Playing Voice Files .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 63

Setting the Voice Play Options ............................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Deleting Voice Files ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 64

Locking Voice Files.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 66

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Using File Browser 67

Viewing Files or Folders ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Deleting Files or Folders ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Locking Files ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70

Viewing File Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................71

Setting the Sports Camcorder 72

Setting USB Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................................73

Setting Memory ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

Setting the File No. Function ............................................................................................................................................................................... 74

Format .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Viewing Memory Space....................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

Adjusting the LCD monitor ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Adjusting the LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................................................................................. 77

Adjusting Date/Time ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Setting Date&Time .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Setting Date Format ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Setting Time Format ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 80

Setting Date/Time Display ................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Setting the System Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Setting the Beep Sound ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Setting Start-up Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................................83

Resetting the Sports Camcorder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Selecting Language ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85

Setting the Auto Shut off ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 86

Setting the Demonstration Function ....................................................................................................................................................................87

Viewing Version Information................................................................................................................................................................................ 88

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Using USB Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89

Transferring files to a computer .......................................................................................................................................................................... 89

Using the PC Cam Function ...............................................................................................................................................................................90

Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) 91

Recording with the External Camera Module ....................................................................................................................................................... 92

Recording Movie using the External Camera Module ........................................................................................................................................ 92

Wearing the External Camera Module ................................................................................................................................................................... 93

Mounting the External Camera Module on Rubber Mount .................................................................................................................................93

Using the Long Mount Band .............................................................................................................................................................................. 94

Miscellaneous Information 95

USB Interface Environment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

USB connection to a computer .......................................................................................................................................................................... 96

System Environment ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Installing Software .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Installing DV Media Pro ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Ulead Video Studio .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 98

Connecting To Other Devices ................................................................................................................................................................................ 99

Connecting to a PC using a USB Cable ............................................................................................................................................................. 99

Connecting to a TV monitor .............................................................................................................................................................................. 100

Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder ............................................................................................................................................................. 101

Recording unscrambled content from other digital devices .............................................................................................................................102

Maintenance 103

Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports Camcorder .............................................................................................................................................. 103

After using the Sports Camcorder .....................................................................................................................................................................103

Cleaning the Body ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 104

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Regarding the Battery .......................................................................................................................................................................................105

Using the Sports Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................ 106

Troubleshooting 107

Self Diagnosis Display ...........................................................................................................................................................................................107

Using the Menu 109

Specifications 111

Index 113

Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) 114

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder

✤ 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 away from the reach of the 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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If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service facility.

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 it 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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To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug

shall be readily operable.

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Using the earphone or headphone for an extended time can cause a serious damage to your hearing.

- If you are exposed to a sound in higher than 85db for an extended time, you will be adversely affected on your hearing. The higher the sound is, the more seriously damaged your hearing is (an ordinary conversation is made in 50 to 60 db and the noise level on the road is approximately 80 db).

- You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).

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If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earphone or headphone.

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Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.

- Otherwise it can cause a serious accident and, furthermore, it is prohibited by the law in some areas.

- Using the earphone on the way, in particular, on the crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.

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For your safety, make sure the earphone cable should not get in the way of your arm or other surrounding objects while

you are taking exercise or a walk.

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT

✤ Television

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

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A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Sports

Camcorder.

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 Sports Camcorder

1. Do not leave the Sports Camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60

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

2. Do not let the Sports Camcorder get wet.

Keep the Sports Camcorder away from rain, salt water, or any other form of moisture.

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

programmes, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other programme materials may be copyrighted.

C or 140°F).

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

✤ We recommend using the original battery pack that is available at the retailer where you purchased the Sports

Camcorder.

✤ Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep the Sports Camcorder 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 substance 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 Sports Camcorder.

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Notices and Safety Precautions

Notes Regarding the Lens

✤ Do not film with the Sports Camcorder 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

picture in

anyway.

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 Sports Camcorder 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.

colour) that appear on the LCD monitor. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded

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 Sports Camcorder

Features

● Multifunctional Sports Camcorder

This Sport Camcorder packs various functions into one tiny device. This pocked-sized unit is a digital camcorder, an MP3 player, voice

recorder, web cam(PC camera) and a portable data storage device.

● Digital Video Camcorder

Records enhanced quality video in MPEG4 ASP(Advanced Simple Profile) format(720 x 576) at 25fps for high resolution, life-like

images.

● 100x Digital Zoom

Allows the user to magnify an image up to 100x its original size.

● Colourful TFT LCD

A high-resolution(211K) colourful TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recorded files immediately.

● Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

The EIS helps you reduce unstable images by compensating for natural shaking movements.

● Various Digital Effects

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

● USB Interface for Data Transfer

You can transfer movie files or any other files to a PC using the USB interface.

● PC Cam for multi-entertaining

You can use this Sports Camcorder as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and other PC camera applications.

● Voice Record / Playback with vast memory

You can record voices and store it in the memory card (not supplied) and play back the recorded voice files.

● Download & Listen to MP3 Files

With the Sports Camcorder, you can play back MP3 files stored in the memory card (not supplied). Enjoy your favorite songs with your Sports Camcorder.

● A Sports Camcorder equipped with External Camera Module (VP-X300L only)

The Sports Camcorder is equipped with an External Camera Module, which enables you to directly record when connected to the main

unit

● Weatherproof (External Camera Module only) (VP-X300L only)

The External Camera Module is weatherproof according to IP42 standard. IP-Protection Level 4- The External Camera is protected against contact from solid objects over 0.04inch in diameter. 2- The External Camera is protected against water sprayed from a vertical position above the centre of Sports Camcorder top (Power

LED facing up) at 15 degree angles.

● Multi OSD Language

Supports various foreign languages to display the menu and information. You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.

● Multi jack

The Multi jack functions as an Earphone, AV Input/Output or You can use various functions with only one jack.

: VP-X300L only

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*External Camera Module jack.

Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with the Sports Camcorder

✤

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

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Polymer Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. Audio/Video Cable

4. USB Cable

5. Earphones

6. Hand Strap

7. Instruction Book/Quick Guide

8. Software CD

9. Lens Cover

10. External Camera Module (VP-X300L only)

11. Rubber Mount (VP-X300L only)

12. Long Mount Band (VP-X300L only)

13. Carrying Case (VP-X300L only)

Optional Accessory

14. Extended life Battery pack

Lithium Polymer Battery pack

Earphones

. Lens Cover

. Carrying Case

. AC Power Adapter

. Hand Strap

. External Camera Module11. Rubber Mount

14. Extended life Battery pack

. Audio/Video Cable

Instruction Book/Quick Guide

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. USB Cable

. Software CD

. Long Mount Band

[ Notes ]

✤ The accessories supplied can vary depending on the sales region. ✤ Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service centre. ✤ You can download programmes, the latest driver software, and audio/video CODECs from the Samsung Electronics webpage.

(www.samsung.com)

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Location of Controls

Rear & Left View

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Earphones

Connect the earphones to the multi jack as shown in the diagram.

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1. LCD monitor

2. DELETE button

3. DISPLAY button

4. Built-in speaker

5. POWER button

6. MP3/

*External Camera Module HOLD switch

7. Record / Power /Charging indicator

8. PLAY button

[ Note ]

✤ Multi jack is a unified Earphones, AV Input/Output and

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9. Record /Stop button

10. [W/T] switch

11. Joystick (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK)

12. MENU button

13. MODE button

14. DC IN jack

15. Multi jack

*External Camera Module jack.

Location of Controls

USB

MMC/SD

Side & Bottom View

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Hanging Lens Cover on the Sports Camcorder

1. Lens

2. Battery pack

3. Battery eject switch

4. Front cover

5. USB port

6. Built-in microphone

7. Memory card slot

8. Tripod receptacle

9. Strap hook

<Fastening

Hand Strap>

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Usable Memory Cards (4GB Max)

MMC

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Location of Controls

External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only)

1. Built-in microphone

2. Lens

3. Rubber Mount

4. Picture Rotator

5. Record/Power indicator

Bottom View

6. POWER/Record /Stop button

7. Clip

8. External Camera Module cable

9. Rubber Mount receptacle

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Location of Controls : LCD Display

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

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1. Mode indicator

3. Movie quality indicator

4. White balance indicator

5. Program AE indicator

6. Date/Time indicator

7. Effect indicator

8. BLC indicator

9. Focus indicator 10 EIS indicator

11. Battery life indicator

12.

13. Counter

14. Warning and note indicator

15. Record/STBY indicator

16. Optical zoom indicator

17. Digital zoom indicator

Movie Record Mode

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720i

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Movie size indicator

Memory Card Indicator (No memory card)

Elapsed time /Remaining time

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Movie Play Mode

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1. Mode indicator

2. Lock indicator

3. Current display indicator

4. Move (Help Key)

5. Play (Help Key)

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12. Image size indicator

13. Date/Time indicator

14. Volume indicator

15. Counter (

Movie Play Mode

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Elapsed time /Recorded time

)

6. Damaged file indicator

7. Scroll bar

8. Multi selection indicator

9. Battery life indicator Memory Card Indicator

10.

11. Image counter (Current image)

[ Notes ]

✤ Settings indicated with * will not be retained when the Sports Camcorder is

turned off.

✤ The OSD indicators of this product are based on model ✤

The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 1GB (MMC).

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For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to

VP-X300L.

change without prior notice.

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Move Play

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Life is cool.mp3

Everytime.mp3 Toxic.mp3 Don't push me.mp3 Love you.mp3

Move Play

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Life is cool.mp3 Sweetbox

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Location of Controls : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode)

1. Mode indicator

2. File name indicator

3. Lock indicator

4. Move (Help Key)

5. Play (Help Key)

6. Scroll bar indicator

7. Battery life indicator

9. Counter(Elapsed time)

10. Repeat indicator

11. Multi selection indicator

[ Notes ]

✤ Settings will be retained when the Sports Camcorder is turned off. ✤ MP3 files with tag information will display the artist name.

MP3 files with no tag information will leave the item blank.

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MP3 Mode

Memory Card Indicator

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MP3 Mode

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Stereo

44.1KHz

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1. Mode indicator

2. File name indicator

3. Artist indicator

4. Sampling rate/Bit rate

5. Operation indicator

6. Progress bar indicator

7. Search (Help Key)

8. Counter(Elapsed time/Full time)

9. List (Help Key)

10. Play/Pause (Help Key)

11. Volume indicator

12. Equalizer indicator

13. Lock indicator

14. Battery life indicator

15.

Memory Card Indicator

16. File number indicator

(Current / Total)

192Kbps

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POP

Location of Controls : LCD Display

Stop

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SWAV0001.WAV

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Stop

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SWAV0001.WAV

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Move Play

1/3

2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM

2007/01/01 12:00:10 AM 2007/01/01 12:00:20 AM

00:12

Stop

2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM

SWAV0001.WAV

00:00:12/34:59:48

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SWAV0001.WAV

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Search Pause

List

Move Play

1/3

2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM

2007/01/01 12:00:10 AM 2007/01/01 12:00:20 AM

00:12

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

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1. Mode indicator

2. File name indicator

3. Date/Time indicator

4. Sampling rate/Bit rate

5. Operation indicator

6. Counter (Elapsed Time / Remaining Time)

7. Battery life indicator Memory Card Indicator

[ Note ]

✤ Settings will be retained when the Sports Camcorder is turned off.

Voice Record Mode

Stereo

8.0KHz

64Kbps

Voice Play Mode

1. Mode indicator

2. Date/Time indicator

3. Lock indicator

4. Move (Help Key)

5. Play (Help Key)

6. Scroll bar indicator

7. Battery life indicator Memory Card Indicator

9. File number indicator (Current / Total)

10. Counter(Elapsed time)

11. Repeat indicator

12. Multi selection indicator

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Voice Play Mode

Stereo

3 4

5 6

8.0KHz

64Kbps

1. File name indicator

2. Date/Time indicator

3. Operation indicator

4. Progress bar indicator

5. Search (Help Key)

6. List (Help Key)

7. Counter (Elapsed time / Recorded time)

8. Play/Pause (Help Key)

9. Volume indicator

10. Lock indicator

11. File Number indicator (Current / Total)

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Move Play

Dart

Coin

System Settings

Move Select

USB Mode

PC-Cam

Mass Storage

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SMOV0001.AVI

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Move Play

Location of Controls : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode)

File Browser Mode

3 4 5

1. Mode indicator

2. Current selected folder indicator

3. Current selected file indicator

4. Lock indicator

SMOV0001.AVI

SMOV0002.AVI SMOV0003.AVI SMOV0004.AVI

5. Multi selection indicator

6. Move (Help Key)

7. Play (Help Key)

8. Scroll bar indicator

9. Battery life indicator Memory Card Indicator

10.

11. File number indicator (Current / Total)

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System Settings Mode

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Ver.

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1. Mode indicator

2. Menu tab

3. Setup item

4. Move (Help Key)

5. Select (Help Key)

6. Battery life indicator Memory Card Indicator

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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 Sports Camcorder.

To insert the battery pack

Slide the battery pack into the groove until it clicks.

To eject the battery pack

Pull the Battery eject switch to eject the battery pack.

Battery

SB-P120A (1200mAh) SB-P190A (1900mAh)

[ Notes ]

✤ Clean the terminals to remove foreign substances before inserting the battery pack. ✤ If the Sports Camcorder will not be in use for a while, remove the battery pack from the Sports Camcorder.

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Maintaining the Battery Pack

✤ The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32 ✤ The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32 ✤ The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32

above 104

✤ 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 - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation,

induce fire and overheating. ✤ It is recommended that you use the original Samsung battery pack that is available at the retailer where you purchased the

Sports Camcorder.

✤ In case of notable reduction in operating time, contact your nearest Samsung service centre to replace the exhausted

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.

Battery

SB-P120A (1200mAh) SB-P190A (1900mAh)

[ Warning ]

✤ When you eject the battery pack from the Sports Camcorder, hold the battery pack to prevent it from dropping to the floor.

F(40°C) for a long period.

Time

Continuous Recording Time

LCD monitor ON

Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.

LCD monitor OFF

Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Approx. 2 hr. 50 min.

F(0°C) and 104°F(40°C).

F(0°C).

F(0°C) or left in temperatures

[ Notes ]

✤ Prepare an extra battery if you use the Sports Camcorder outdoors. ✤ Contact a Samsung retailer to purchase a new battery pack. ✤ If you zoom in or out, the recording time becomes shorter. ✤ ‘The Continuous Recording Time' listed is approximate and is affected by functions such as zooming.

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Recording...

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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 Message

Tips for Battery Identification

If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. If you are charging the battery, the The charge indicator flickers if the battery is abnormal.

Charging time based on battery type

Capacity

SB-P120A (1200mAh) SB-P190A (1900mAh)

[ Notes ]

✤ You may charge your Sports Camcorder by connecting it to a PC with the USB cable. ✤ You may not charge via USB if the power is on. ✤ The charging time with the USB cable may differ depending on the PC.

Fully charged 20~40% used 40~60% used 60~80% used 80~95% used

Exhausted(flickers)

The device will soon turn off.

Change the Battery Pack

as soon as possible.

(flickers)

The device will be forced to

turn off after 5 seconds.

colour of the charge indicator is orange.

using AC Power Adapter

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

using USB cable

Approx. 3hr. 40 min Approx. 6hr. 20 min

“Low battery”

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Charge indicator

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USB

How to Use the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Turn off the Sports Camcorder by pressing the [POWER] button.

◆ Make sure you turn the power off when using the USB cable.

2. Insert the battery pack to the unit.

3. Open the connector cover of the unit.

4. Charge the battery pack by using AC Power Adapter or USB Cable.

AC Power Adapter

USB Cable

[ Note ]

✤ You may use the Sports Camcorder powered by the AC Power

Adapter indoors where available.

[ Warning ]

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

F and 104°F.

✤ If ambient temperature is too low when charging, the battery may

take a long time to fully charge, or may not charge completely and the green indicator will not turn on.

✤ Before connecting the cable, make sure that you don’t have any

foreign substances between connectors.

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Connect the AC Power Adapter with the Sports

Camcorder and plug the AC Power Adapter to the wall outlet.

Connect the USB Cable with the Sports Camcorder

and connect the other side to a USB port on your PC

Connecting the AC Power Adapter

DC IN jack

Connecting the USB Cable

USB port

USB

MMC/SD

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Getting Started

The LED Colour

The LED Colour indicates the power or charge status.

Recording / Charging Indicator

LED Colour

Red

Orange

Green

During Recording

Recording

Power Indicator

LED Colour

Blue

Before You Start Operating the Sports Camcorder

Before using the Sports Camcorder, refer to this page for easy operation. The memory card is not supplied.

1. Insert the battery pack and the memory card into the Memory Card slot. ➥page 33

2. Charge the battery pack by directly connecting the AC Power Adapter to the Sports Camcorder.

➥page

3. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.

During Charging

Charging

Fully Charged

Power

Recording / Charging Indicator

DC IN

4. Select the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.

5. Press the [Record / Stop] button to start recording a movie / voice.

6. When finished, press the [POWER] button to turn the Sports Camcorder off.

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Getting Started

Using the MODE button

The [MODE] button is used to change the Sports Camcorder mode. Available modes are Movie, MP3, Voice Recorder, File Browser and System Settings.

Setting the Mode

Set the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.

The Sports Camcorder switches to the designated mode.

Functions of Each Mode

Movie mode

Movie

MP3

Voice Recorder

You can record and play movie files.

MP3 mode

You can play back mp3 files.

Voice Recorder mode

You can record and listen to voice files.

File Browser

System Settings

Power Saving Function

The LCD monitor is turned off after a certain period of time has passed (see below) in each mode in order to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. Press any button to go back and turn on the LCD monitor.

File Browser mode

You can delete, lock, copy the file and view file information.

System Settings mode

Using this mode, you can set / adjust settings regarding the LCD display, Date / Time, Reset and Memory management.

Mode

Movie MP3 Voice Recorder File Browser System Settings USB

Time 10 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. 60 sec. 60 sec.

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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.

Using the Function button

Button

Recording

Zoom out (▲)

Zoom in (

Change from record to

play mode.

▼)

Recording

Playing

Multi-Play screen/

Play/Pause

Change from play to

record mode.

Play List

Function button

Move Upwards

Move Left

Confirm Selection

Select menu

Move Right Move

Downwards

Using the Joystick

✤ The joystick is used to make a selection, move the cursor, select

functions, and exit from the menu.

1. Move the cursor left / right by moving the [Joystick].

2. Move the cursor up / down by moving the [Joystick].

◆

You can adjust the volume by moving the [Joystick] (up / down)

Movie / MP3 / Voice Recorder playback modes

3. Confirm your selection by pressing the [Joystick(OK)].

Using the MENU button

Set the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.

2. Press the [MENU] button.

3. Move the cursor by moving the [Joystick] up / down / left / right to select desired menu item, and then press the [Joystick(OK)] to confirm.

4. Press the [MENU] button to finish.

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HOLD

DISPLAY

DELETE

Move Play

100-0001

Move SelectSelect

100-0003

ERROR

Cancel

OK Multi Select All

Getting Started

Using the DISPLAY button

Each press of the [DISPLAY] button toggles the OSD indicator on and off.

1. Open the LCD monitor.

2. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.

◆

The Movie Record screen appears.

◆

You can select Movie Mode or Previous Mode as the Start-up mode in System Settings. ➥page 83

3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.

If you press the [DISPLAY] button in Movie mode

✤ Once : All indicators will disappear on the screen. ✤ Twice : The LCD monitor turns off. ✤ 3 times : It returns to the initial screen.

[ Note ]

Above description applies to the Movie mode.

✤

If you press the [DISPLAY] button in another mode

✤ Once : The LCD monitor turns off. ✤ Twice : It returns to the initial screen.

[ Note ]

✤ Above description applies to the MP3/Voice Recorder/File Browser/System

Settings mode.

DISPLAY

button

DELETE

button

Using the DELETE button

The [DELETE] button is used to delete saved files.

◆

<OK>: The selected file is deleted.

◆

<Multi Select>: The selected files will be deleted.

◆

<All>: All files will be deleted.

◆

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<Cancel>: Cancels deletion.

Getting Started

Structure of the Folders and Files

The movie, music, voice files and so forth files are stored within the recording medium as below.

[ Notes ]

✤ Refer to page

You can store general data in the [MISC] folder.

✤ ✤ You can store up to 9,999 files and 999 folders. ✤ SMOV✽✽✽✽.AVI: Movie file

SWAV✽✽✽✽.WAV: Voice file ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽.MP3: MP3 file ✤ You can freely change the file or folder names in the MUSIC folder

on your PC.

✤ Movie files made on other manufacturers' equipment may not play

on this Sports Camcorder.

[ Warning ]

✤ Do not turn the power off while recording, playing, erasing files or formatting. ✤ Turn the power off before you insert or eject the memory card to

avoid losing data.

✤ Save important files separately. ✤ Memory cards are made with precision technology. They are

sensitive and vulnerable to electric shock, temperature and humidity. Be cautious with handling them to avoid losing data.

✤ Damaged data may not be recovered, and SAMSUNG is not

responsible for lost data. Make sure to back up important files on your PC separately.

32 for details about the memory card.

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MP3 file

Movie file

Voice file

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Getting Started

Recording Time and Capacity

Movie Record Time

Media

SD/MMC

Capacity

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1GB

2GB

Super Fine

352p

approx. 1min. 20sec.

approx. 3min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 11min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 86min.

approx. 50sec.

approx. 2min.

approx. 3min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 14min.

approx. 29min.

approx. 58min.

720i/720p

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 130min.

352p

Fine

720i/720p

approx. 1min. 20sec.

approx. 3min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 11min.

approx. 21min.

approx. 43min.

approx. 86min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 131min.

approx. 262min.

[ Notes ]

✤ The recording time and capacity is an approximation. ✤ The recording times shown are maximum figures based on using one function.

In actual use, using more than one function will reduce the capacity of each.

✤ The compressibility is changed automatically depending on the recorded

movies. The maximum recording time and

capacity can be changed in ‘Movie Record’.

✤ The Sports camcorder supports 4GB memory cards and lower. Any card above 4GB may not record or play properly. ✤ If you record movie files at Normal(352/720) quality to a memory card, the recording time increases but the movie may

have lower quality than other levels.

✤ The recording time and capacity may vary if a bad sector(section) is generated when you record movie files

to a memory card.

352p

Normal

720i/720p

approx. 2min.

approx. 4min.

approx. 7min.

approx. 17min.

approx. 32min.

approx. 65min.

approx. 130min.

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