Samsung Camcorder VP X300 User Guide

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Sports Camcorder  
VP-X300/X300L  
AF  
Auto-Focus  
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CCD Charge Coupled Device  
LCD Liquid Crystal Display  
MENU  
MODE  
DELETE  
DISPLAY  
HLOD  
IN  
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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  
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........................................................................................................................................................................................................................56  
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 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................62  
Recording Voice Files .........................................................................................................................................................................................62  
Playing........................................................................................................................................................................................................................63  
Playing Voice Files..............................................................................................................................................................................................63  
Setting the Voice Play Options............................................................................................................................................................................... 64  
Deleting Voice Files.............................................................................................................................................................................................64  
Setting the Play Mode.........................................................................................................................................................................................65  
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 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  
111  
113  
114  
Specifications  
Index  
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)  
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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.  
Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction.  
To avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands.  
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.  
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.  
Keep your device away from rain and saltwater. After using, clean the device. Saltwater may cause the parts to corrode.  
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.  
Using the earphone or headphone for an extended time can cause a serious damage to your hearing.  
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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).  
If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earphone or headphone.  
Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.  
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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.  
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 programmes, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other programme 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  
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°C or 140°F).  
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.  
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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.  
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.  
Batteries must be disposed of as chemical waste.  
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 colour) that appear on the LCD monitor. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded  
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.  
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 *External Camera Module jack.  
You can use various functions with only one jack.  
: VP-X300L only  
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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.  
1.  
Lithium Polymer Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter  
3. Audio/Video Cable  
4. USB Cable  
Basic Accessories  
1. Lithium Polymer Battery pack  
2. AC Power Adapter  
3. Audio/Video Cable  
4. USB Cable  
5. Earphones  
8. Software CD  
5.  
Earphones  
6. Hand Strap  
7.  
Instruction Book/Quick Guide  
6. Hand Strap  
7. Instruction Book/Quick Guide  
8. Software CD  
9. Lens Cover  
9. Lens Cover  
10. External Camera Module  
11. Rubber Mount  
12. Long Mount Band  
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)  
13. Carrying Case  
14. Extended life Battery pack  
Optional Accessory  
14. Extended life Battery pack  
[ 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  
How to Connect  
Earphones  
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earphones to the  
multi jack as shown  
in the diagram.  
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MENU  
ODE  
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DELETE  
DISPLAY  
HLOD  
IN  
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10  
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MENU  
MODE  
DELETE  
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DISPLAY  
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HLOD  
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1. LCD monitor  
9. Record/Stop button  
10. [W/T] switch  
2. DELETE button  
3. DISPLAY button  
4. Built-in speaker  
5. POWER button  
11. Joystick (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK)  
12. MENU button  
13. MODE button  
6. MP3/*External Camera Module HOLD switch  
7. Record / Power/Charging indicator  
8. PLAY button  
14. DC IN jack  
15. Multi jack  
[ Note ]  
Multi jack is a unified Earphones, AV Input/Output and *External Camera Module jack.  
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: VP-X300L only  
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Location of Controls  
Side & Bottom View  
Hanging Lens Cover on the  
Sports Camcorder  
1
4
<Left Side>  
8
<Fastening  
Hand Strap>  
5
UBS  
2
3
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6
7
M/C  
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1. Lens  
6. Built-in microphone  
7. Memory card slot  
8. Tripod receptacle  
9. Strap hook  
Usable Memory Cards (4GB Max)  
2. Battery pack  
3. Battery eject switch  
4. Front cover  
5. USB port  
SD  
MMC  
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Location of Controls  
External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only)  
1
4
9
5
6
2
3
Bottom View  
8
7
1. Built-in microphone  
2. Lens  
6. POWER/Record/Stop button  
7. Clip  
3. Rubber Mount  
4. Picture Rotator  
5. Record/Power indicator  
8. External Camera Module cable  
9. Rubber Mount receptacle  
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Location of Controls : LCD Display  
OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode)  
Movie Record Mode  
Movie Play Mode  
Movie Play Mode  
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00:00:15/00:05:20  
00:00:00/00:40:05  
Recording...  
STBY  
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100-0001  
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720X576  
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1X  
720i  
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10X  
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ERROR  
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OK  
Move  
Play  
12:00AM 2007.01.01  
Sepia  
12:00AM 2007.01.01  
100-0001  
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1. Mode indicator  
2. Movie size indicator  
3. Movie quality indicator  
4. White balance indicator  
5. Program AE indicator  
6. Date/Time indicator  
7. Effect indicator  
1. Mode indicator  
2. Lock indicator  
3. Current display indicator  
4. Move (Help Key)  
5. Play (Help Key)  
6. Damaged file indicator  
7. Scroll bar  
12. Image size indicator  
13. Date/Time indicator  
14. Volume indicator  
15. Counter  
(Elapsed time/Recorded time)  
8. BLC indicator  
9. Focus indicator  
10 EIS indicator  
*
8. Multi selection indicator  
9. Battery life indicator  
10. Memory Card Indicator  
*
11. Battery life indicator  
11. Image counter (Current image)  
12. Memory Card Indicator (No memory card)  
13. Counter  
[ Notes ]  
(Elapsed time/Remaining time)  
Settings indicated with * will not be retained when the Sports Camcorder is  
turned off.  
14. Warning and note indicator  
15. Record/STBY indicator  
16. Optical zoom indicator  
17. Digital zoom indicator  
The OSD indicators of this product are based on model VP-X300L.  
The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 1GB (MMC).  
For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to  
change without prior notice.  
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Location of Controls : LCD Display  
OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode)  
MP3 Mode  
MP3 Mode  
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8
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1/10  
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00:12  
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2
13  
12  
Life is cool.mp3  
Sweetbox  
2
3
Life is cool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxic.mp3  
Don't push me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
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4
POP  
6
Stereo  
192Kbps  
44.1KHz  
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00:01:07/00:03:27  
5
6
11  
OK  
OK  
Move  
Play  
Search  
List  
Pause  
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5
7
8
9
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1. Mode indicator  
2. File name indicator  
3. Lock indicator  
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  
4. Move (Help Key)  
5. Play (Help Key)  
6. Scroll bar indicator  
7. Battery life indicator  
8. Memory Card Indicator  
9. Counter(Elapsed time)  
10. Repeat indicator  
11. Multi selection indicator  
14. Battery life indicator  
15. Memory Card Indicator  
16. File number indicator  
(Current / Total)  
[ 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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Location of Controls : LCD Display  
OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode)  
Voice Record Mode  
Voice Play Mode  
Voice Play Mode  
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1/3  
1/3  
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00:12  
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SWAV0001.WAV  
SWAV0001.WAV  
2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM  
2007/01/01 12:00:10 AM  
2007/01/01 12:00:20 AM  
2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM  
2007/01/01 12:00:00 AM  
64Kbps  
8.0KHz  
00:00:02/00:00:12  
3
12  
6
Stereo  
64Kbps  
Stereo  
8.0KHz  
3
4
00:00:12/34:59:48  
OK  
OK  
Move  
Play  
Search  
List  
Pause  
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5
6
7
8
4
5
1. Mode indicator  
2. Date/Time indicator  
3. Lock indicator  
1. Mode indicator  
2. File name indicator  
3. Date/Time indicator  
1. File name indicator  
2. Date/Time indicator  
3. Operation indicator  
4. Move (Help Key)  
5. Play (Help Key)  
4. Sampling rate/Bit rate  
5. Operation indicator  
6. Counter  
(Elapsed Time / Remaining Time)  
7. Battery life 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  
6. Scroll bar indicator  
7. Battery life indicator  
8. Memory Card Indicator  
9. File number indicator  
(Current / Total)  
8. Memory Card Indicator  
10. Counter(Elapsed time)  
11. Repeat indicator  
12. Multi selection indicator  
10. Lock indicator  
11. File Number indicator  
(Current / Total)  
[ Note ]  
Settings will be retained when the Sports Camcorder is turned off.  
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Location of Controls : LCD Display  
OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode)  
File Browser Mode  
System Settings Mode  
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1
2
1
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1/4  
System Settings  
USB Mode  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
Ver.  
/VIDEO/100SSMOV  
SMOV0001.AVI  
SMOV0002.AVI  
SMOV0003.AVI  
SMOV0004.AVI  
3
4
5
3
8
OK  
OK  
Move  
Play  
Move  
Select  
6
7
4
5
1. Mode indicator  
1. Mode indicator  
2. Menu tab  
3. Setup item  
2. Current selected folder indicator  
3. Current selected file indicator  
4. Lock indicator  
4. Move (Help Key)  
5. Multi selection indicator  
6. Move (Help Key)  
7. Play (Help Key)  
5. Select (Help Key)  
6. Battery life indicator  
7. Memory Card Indicator  
8. Scroll bar indicator  
9. Battery life indicator  
10. Memory Card Indicator  
11. File number indicator  
(Current / Total)  
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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  
<Insert>  
<Eject>  
Slide the battery pack into the groove until it clicks.  
To eject the battery pack  
1
Pull the Battery eject switch to eject the battery  
pack.  
2
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  
°
F(0  
°
C) and 104  
F(0 C).  
The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32  
°
F(40  
°
C).  
°
°
°
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 - 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.  
Continuous Recording Time  
LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF  
Time  
Battery  
SB-P120A (1200mAh)  
SB-P190A (1900mAh)  
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Approx. 1 hr. 40 min.  
Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Approx. 2 hr. 50 min.  
[ Warning ]  
When you eject the battery pack from the Sports Camcorder, hold the battery pack to prevent it from dropping to the floor.  
[ 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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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  
00:00:00:00:40:05  
STBY  
Fully charged  
20~40% used  
40~60% used  
60~80% used  
80~95% used  
-
-
-
-
-
720i  
F
Exhausted(flickers)  
The device will soon turn off.  
Change the Battery Pack  
as soon as possible.  
(flickers)  
-
Charge  
indicator  
The device will be forced to  
turn off after 5 seconds.  
“Low battery”  
Tips for Battery Identification  
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  
using USB cable  
Capacity  
SB-P120A (1200mAh)  
SB-P190A (1900mAh)  
using AC Power Adapter  
Approx. 1 hr. 50 min  
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min  
Approx. 3hr. 40 min  
Approx. 6hr. 20 min  
[ 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.  
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How to Use the Battery Pack  
Charging the Battery Pack  
1. Turn off the Sports Camcorder by pressing the  
[POWER] button.  
Connecting the AC Power Adapter  
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.  
DC IN jack  
Connect the AC Power Adapter with the Sports  
Camcorder and plug the AC Power Adapter to the  
wall outlet.  
AC Power Adapter  
Connect the USB Cable with the Sports Camcorder  
and connect the other side to a USB port on your PC  
USB Cable  
Connecting the USB Cable  
[ Note ]  
You may use the Sports Camcorder powered by the AC Power  
Adapter indoors where available.  
UBS  
[ Warning ]  
It is recommended you fully charge the battery pack before use.  
You should only charge the battery in an environment between  
SD  
32°F and 104°F.  
UBS  
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.  
USB port  
M
USB  
Before connecting the cable, make sure that you don’t have any  
foreign substances between connectors.  
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The LED Colour  
The LED Colour indicates the power or charge status.  
Recording / Charging Indicator  
During Charging  
LED Colour  
During Recording  
Recording /  
Charging Indicator  
-
Recording  
<Movie and Voice Recorder mode>  
-
Red  
Charging  
Orange  
Green  
-
Fully Charged  
Power Indicator  
LED Colour  
Blue  
Power  
On  
D
C
I
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 24  
3. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
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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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  
File Browser mode  
You can delete, lock, copy the file and view  
file information.  
Movie mode  
You can record and play movie files.  
Movie  
File Browser  
System Settings mode  
MP3 mode  
You can play back mp3 files.  
MP3  
System Settings  
Using this mode, you can set / adjust settings  
regarding the LCD display, Date / Time,  
Reset and Memory management.  
Voice Recorder mode  
You can record and listen to voice files.  
Voice Recorder  
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.  
Mode  
Time  
Movie  
10 min.  
MP3  
30 sec.  
Voice Recorder File Browser System Settings  
30 sec. 30 sec. 60 sec.  
USB  
60 sec.  
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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  
Function button  
Recording  
Button  
Playing  
Zoom out ()  
Multi-Play screen/Play List  
-
Move Upwards  
Zoom in ()  
Move Left  
Move Right  
Move  
Downwards  
Change from record to  
play mode.  
Play/Pause  
Confirm Selection  
Change from play to  
record mode.  
Select menu  
Recording  
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)  
in Movie / MP3 / Voice Recorder playback modes  
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the [Joystick(OK)].  
Using the MENU button  
1. 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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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.  
DELETE  
DISPLAY  
If you press the [DISPLAY] button in another mode  
HLOD  
Once : The LCD monitor turns off.  
Twice : It returns to the initial screen.  
DISPLAY DELETE  
[ Note ]  
button  
button  
Above description applies to the MP3/Voice Recorder/File Browser/System  
Settings mode.  
Using the DELETE button  
The [DELETE] button is used to delete saved files.  
100-0003  
<OK>: The selected file is deleted.  
<Multi Select>: The selected files will be deleted.  
<All>: All files will be deleted.  
OK  
Multi Select  
All  
Cancel  
<Cancel>: Cancels deletion.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
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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 32 for details about the memory card.  
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  
MP3 file  
on your PC.  
Movie files made on other manufacturers' equipment may not play  
on this Sports Camcorder.  
Movie  
file  
[ 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.  
Voice  
file  
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.  
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Recording Time and Capacity  
Movie Record Time  
Normal  
Super Fine  
Fine  
Capacity  
Media  
352p  
352p  
720i/720p  
352p  
720i/720p  
approx. 2min.  
approx. 4min.  
approx. 7min.  
approx. 17min.  
approx. 32min.  
approx. 65min.  
approx. 130min.  
720i/720p  
.
approx. 4min.  
approx. 7min.  
approx. 1min. 20sec.  
approx. 3min.  
approx. 4min.  
approx. 11min.  
approx. 21min.  
approx. 43min.  
approx. 86min.  
approx. 2min. approx. 1min. 20sec.  
approx. 50sec.  
approx. 2min.  
approx. 3min.  
approx. 7min.  
approx. 14min.  
approx. 29min.  
approx. 58min.  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
approx. 4min.  
approx. 7min.  
approx. 3min.  
approx. 4min.  
approx. 17min.  
approx. 32min.  
approx. 65min.  
approx. 131min.  
approx. 262min.  
SD/MMC  
approx. 17min. approx. 11min.  
approx. 32min. approx. 21min.  
approx. 65min. approx. 43min.  
approx. 130min. approx. 86min.  
2GB  
[ 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.  
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Number of MP3 files that can be saved  
Voice Record Time  
Media  
Capacity  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
MP3 files  
Media  
Capacity  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
Time  
approx. 8files  
approx. 1hr.  
approx. 2hr.  
approx. 4hr.  
approx. 8hr.  
approx. 17hr.  
approx. 35hr.  
approx. 70hr.  
approx. 16files  
approx. 32files  
approx. 64files  
approx. 128files  
approx. 256files  
approx. 512files  
SD/MMC  
SD/MMC  
2GB  
2GB  
[ Notes ]  
Number of MP3 files that can be saved is based on 128Kbps sampling / 4MB size.  
Capacity may vary depending on file size.  
You must only format the memory card on the Sports Camcorder. page 75  
Do not format the memory card on your PC.  
The recordable time and number of files are maximum figures based on using one function.  
In actual use, using more than one function will reduce the capacity of each.  
While saving to a memory card, recording may stop and a message will appear saying <Low speed card. Please record  
at lower quality.> It is because the writing speed of the memory card is slow. We recommended using a Memory Card of  
1.25MB/sec or greater. If you are unavoidably using a low write speed memory card, lower the recording quality by one  
level < Fine -> Normal>.  
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Using a Memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)  
Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.  
Turning the power off / ejecting the memory card during memory operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and  
playback may damage the data.  
You may modify the name of a file / folder stored in the memory card using a PC. The Sports Camcorder may not recognise  
modified files.  
It is recommended that you power off before inserting or ejecting the memory card to avoid losing data.  
It is not guaranteed that you may use a memory card formatted on other devices. Be sure to format your memory card using  
the Sports Camcorder.  
Save important files separately on other media, such as floppy disk, hard disk, or CD.  
You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards that the Sports Camcorder cannot recognise or the  
cards that have data saved by other devices.  
A memory card has a certain life span. If you use it for a long time, you may not be able to record new data. In this case,  
you have to purchase a new memory card.  
Do not bend, drop, or apply a strong impact to the memory card.  
Do not use or store in a hot, dusty or humid environment.  
Do not allow foreign substances on the memory card terminals. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.  
Use a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity.  
After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and not a malfunction.  
Damaged data may not be recovered, and SAMSUNG is not responsible for the lost data. Make sure to back up important  
files separately on a PC.  
miniSD/RS-MMC cards must be inserted in a special card adapter in order to be used.  
Be sure to insert miniSD/RS-MMC cards in the dedicated card adapter before use. Inserting a card in the Sports Camcorder  
without the adapter may damage the Sports Camcorder or the card.  
Do not insert an empty card adapter in the Sports Camcorder. Do not leave the adapter in the  
Terminals  
Sports Camcorder while inserting or removing miniSD/RS-MMC cards. This may cause the  
Protection  
Tab  
Sports Camcorder to malfunction.  
Label  
* 1GB = 1,000,000,000bytes; actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal  
firmware uses a portion of the memory.  
<SD/MMC>  
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Inserting / Ejecting the memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)  
This camcorder can use SD memory cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).  
Some cards are not compatible according to the memory card manufacturer and memory  
card type.  
Label  
pasting portion  
UBS  
Inserting a memory card  
S
D
M
e
m
o
r
 C
 a
   r
1. Open the Front cover.  
M/CSD  
2. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks.  
3. Close the Front cover.  
Ejecting a memory card  
UBS  
1. Open the Front cover.  
2. Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out.  
S
D
M
e
m
o
r
 C
 a
   r
3. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the  
Front cover.  
M/CSD  
The Sports Camcorder supports SD and MMC memory cards for data storage.  
The data storage speed can differ, according to the manufacturer and production system.  
- SLC(single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled  
- MLC(multi level cell) system: only lower write speed supported.  
The user using a lower write speed memory card for recording a movie may have difficulties storing the movie on the memory card. You can even  
lose your movie data during the recording.  
In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded movie, the Sports Camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and displays a  
warning: <Low speed card. Please record at lower quality.>  
To facilitate the movie recording, you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed.  
If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, it is desirable to lower the recording quality by one level <Fine -> Normal> or decrease  
the movie size to 352P to reduce the data size.  
You can have three quality options to record a movie with the Sports Camcorder:  
- <Super Fine, Fine, Normal>  
You can record the same scene in three quality levels of <Super Fine, Fine, Normal> However, the better the quality is, the bigger the data size is.  
For optimal performance of the Sports Camcorder, ensure that you purchase a fast speed memory card.  
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Movie Mode  
1
How to set to  
Movie mode  
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  
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  
1. Press the [POWER] button to  
turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MENU  
Power  
button  
MODE  
HOLD  
2. The Movie Record screen  
appears.  
00:00:00:00:40:05  
STBY  
720i  
F
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
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Movie Mode : Recording  
Recording  
You can record movies and store it in the memory card.  
Refer to the page 92 for recording video using the External Camera Module. (VP-X300L only)  
00:00:00:00:40:05  
STBY  
1
2
3
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
720i  
F
The Movie Record screen appears.  
You can select Movie mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.  
page 83  
2. Press [Record/Stop] button to start recording.  
[] indicator displays on the LCD monitor.  
The elapsed and remaining times are displayed and the Sports Camcorder starts  
recording.  
00:00:02:00:40:03  
720i  
F
3. Press the [Record/Stop] button again to stop recording.  
The Sports Camcorder stops recording.  
Recording...  
4. After recording, press the [POWER] button to turn off the Sports Camcorder to  
prevent battery power consumption.  
Reading the Counter  
00:00:02:00:40:03  
STBY  
The timestamp will be recorded along with the movie to enable faster searching.  
Elapsed time Remaining time  
720i  
F
00:00:02:00:40:03  
[ Notes ]  
If the Auto Shut Off is set, the Sports Camcorder turns off automatically after 5 minutes.  
Detach the battery pack when you finish recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.  
To adjust the LCD screen brightness, set the <LCD Brightness> in System Settings mode. page 77  
The LCD monitor brightness will not affect the brightness of the recording.  
If you are recording with the LCD monitor closed, the built-in microphone will not be facing forward, which can cause  
deterioration of the sound strength. We recommend recording with the LCD screen open.  
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Movie Mode : Recording  
Zooming In and Out  
Zooming allows you to change the size of the subject captured in a scene.  
You can take advantage of the 10x optical electro motion zoom lens.  
1. 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  
00:00:00/00:40:05  
Recording...  
Zoom Out  
2. Press the [Record/Stop] button to start recording.  
W
720i  
F
1X  
Slide the [W/T] switch up to zoom out.  
10X T  
The subject’s size is reduced, and you can record  
movies as if you were far away from the subject.  
On the zoom indicator in the LCD screen, the arrow  
moves to W.  
00:00:02/00:40:03  
The smallest rate of zoom out is the default rate (original  
W
720i  
F
1X  
resolution of the subject).  
10X T  
Slide the [W/T] switch down to zoom in.  
The subject is larger, and you can record movies as if you  
were close to the subject.  
On the zoom indicator the arrow moves to T.  
00:00:04/00:40:01  
W
720i  
F
1X  
The largest optical zoom ratio is 10x.  
10X T  
[ Notes ]  
Zoom In  
Frequent use of zooming may result in higher battery power consumption.  
Optical zoom preserves the image quality.  
Refer to page 48 to read about Digital Zoom.  
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Movie Mode : Playing  
Playing Movie Files on the LCD monitor  
You can view playback of movie files on the LCD monitor.  
00:00:00/00:40:05  
STBY  
1
2
3
4
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
720i  
F
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
Switches to Movie Play mode.  
[PLAY ]  
button  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to find the movie file you want to view.  
Each movement of the [Joystick] goes to the previous/next movie.  
4. Press the [PLAY]button or [Joystick(OK)] to play the movie file you want.  
00:00:00/00:05:20  
Each time you press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)], play or pause is selected  
repeatedly.  
720X576  
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[ Notes ]  
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720X576  
To adjust volume, move the [Joystick] up/down during playback.  
If there is no file stored to view, the message <No Files...> appears.  
When the earphones, Audio / Video cable or *External Camera Module is connected to the  
Sports Camcorder, the built-in speaker will automatically turn off.  
: VP-X300L only  
*
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Movie Mode : Playing  
Playing Multiple Movie Files  
Using the [W/T] switch in Movie Play mode, you can display multiple images on the LCD monitor.  
You can also select and play the desired movie file in a multi-view screen.  
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2
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)] and move the [W/T] switch to  
W(WIDE).  
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720X576  
The Multi-view screen appears.  
3. Move the [Joystick] to left / right / up / down to find the movie file you want to  
play.  
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100-0001  
4. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)] to play the movie file you want.  
Each time you press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)], play or pause is selected  
repeatedly.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
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[ Notes ]  
720X576  
If there is no file stored to view, the message <No Files...> appears.  
When the earphones, Audio / Video cable or *External Camera Module is connected to the  
Sports Camcorder, the built-in speaker will automatically turn off.  
: VP-X300L only  
*
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Movie Mode : Playing  
Controls used to play the movie file  
[PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]: Play or pause the movie file  
[W] switch: The Multi-view screen appears.  
[Joystick](left): In Movie Play mode: Press it to move to previous file.  
Press and hold it during playback to use RPS (Reverse Playback Search) function.  
(RPS rate: 2x  
[Joystick](right): In Movie Play mode: Press it to move to next file.  
Press and hold it during playback to use FPS (Forward Playback Search) function.  
4x8x16x32x64x128x)  
(FPS rate: 2x4x8x16x32x64x128x)  
In Movie Play mode: Press and hold it to play slowly when paused.  
Press it to move to the next frame when paused.  
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Adjusting the Sound  
1. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)] to play the movie file in Movie Play  
mode.  
2. Move the [Joystick] up to increase the volume.  
Each time you move the [Joystick] up, the volume bar increases and the sound level will  
get louder.  
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720X576  
The volume bar disappears after 1~2 seconds.  
3. Move the [Joystick] down to decrease the volume.  
Each time you move the [Joystick] down, the volume bar decreases and the sound level will  
get quieter.  
The volume bar disappears after 1~2 seconds.  
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[ Notes ]  
You can adjust the volume up to 10 steps.  
You can also play the movie file on a TV screen by connecting the Sports Camcorder to a TV. page 100  
A video codec is required to play the movie files recorded on the Sports Camcorder on a computer.  
Install the software provided in the Software CD to have the CODEC automatically installed in the system. If you do not have  
the CD, search the product model name in the Download Centre on the Samsung Electronics home page (www.samsung.  
com) to get the CODEC installation file. page 97  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Movie Size  
You can set the movie files size. The file storage capacity depends on the memory capacity and  
movie file size.  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Size>.  
Movie  
AE  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Size  
720x576  
720  
352  
Available options are: <720x576> / <352X288>  
352x288  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
Movie  
AE  
Size  
720x576  
352x288  
720  
352  
[ Notes ]  
If <TV> is selected in <Record Mode>, the size is set to 720i only.  
If <PC> is selected in <Record Mode>, the size is set to 720p or 352p.  
Regarding detailed image capacity. page 30.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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352p  
Higher resolution requires more memory space, which results in shorter maximum recording  
time.  
When the screen size is set to 352(352X288), it is played back in smaller size than  
720(720X576) on PC.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Movie Quality  
You can set the movie file's quality. The files storage capacity depends on the memory  
capacity and movie file quality.  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Quality>.  
Movie  
AE  
Quality  
Super Fine  
Fine  
SF  
FF  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
N
Normal  
Available options are: <Super Fine> / <Fine> / <Normal>  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Movie  
Quality  
Super Fine  
Fine  
AE  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
SSFF  
FF  
NN  
Normal  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
[ Notes ]  
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Regarding detailed image capacity. page 30.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to  
Movie Record mode.  
720i  
SF  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the White Balance  
The White Balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions.  
The White Balance is used to preserve natural colours under different lighting conditions.  
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2
3
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720i  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <White Balance>.  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Movie  
AE  
White Balance  
To set Custom, frame your Sports Camcorder on a white area (such as a wall),  
filling the LCD monitor with white colour. Press the [Joystick(OK)] to set.  
A
Auto  
Daylight  
Fluorescent  
Auto  
Daylight  
Automatically sets according to the recording environment.  
Adjusts the colour according to daylight/indoor, outdoor light  
Suitable for a fluorescent light environment.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Fluorescent  
Tungsten  
Custom  
Movie  
Suitable for an incandescent light environment.  
AE  
White Balance  
You can adjust the white balance as you wish based on the recording environment.  
Auto  
Daylight  
Fluorescent  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
If <Auto> is selected, no icon will be displayed.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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720i  
When recording outdoors, the <Auto> setting will allow you to achieve the best results.  
As the lighting conditions change, set the appropriate white balance before recording.  
The subject used for <Custom> should be white colour. If not, the colour balance will not be  
natural.  
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While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure)  
Program AE modes are preset automatic exposure modes based upon an internal computer  
programme. It allows you to adjust the aperture setting to suit different conditions.  
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2
3
4
720i  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Program AE>.  
Movie  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
AE  
Program AE  
AE  
Auto  
Sports  
AUTO  
Auto balances between the subject and background to get the best result.  
Auto  
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 per second depending  
on the scene.  
Spotlight  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
For recording fast-moving people or objects. It is suitable for sports events  
and recording outside in the car.  
Sports  
Movie  
Compensates for a subject that appears too bright under strong direct light  
such as spotlight. It is suitable for concerts and school performances.  
AE  
Spotlight  
Program AE  
Auto  
Sports  
Sand/Snow  
Use when the light is very strong such as on the beach or in the snow.  
Spotlight  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
If <Auto> is selected, no icon will be displayed.  
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F
[ Note ]  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Effect  
You can apply various digital effects to your recording.  
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2
3
4
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Effect>.  
Movie  
AE  
Effect  
Off  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Art  
Mosaic  
OK  
MENU  
Off  
Art  
Cancels the <Effect>.  
Adds artistic effects to your movie file.  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Movie  
Mosaic  
Sepia  
Negative  
Mirror  
B&W  
A mosaic overlay appears on your movie file.  
The image is displayed in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph.  
Reverses the colours, creating the look of a negative.  
This mode cuts the image in half using a Mirror effect.  
Changes the images into Black and White.  
AE  
Effect  
Negative  
Mirror  
B&W  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
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The selected effect and icon are displayed.  
If <Off> is selected, no icon will be displayed.  
720i  
S
F
[ Note ]  
Mirror  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)  
The Electrical Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for hand shake and other  
movements while recording.  
EIS provides a more stable image when:  
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Recording while zooming  
Recording small objects  
Recording while walking or moving  
Recording through the window of a moving vehicle  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
EIS  
On  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Off  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <EIS>.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
<On>: Enables EIS function.  
EIS  
<Off>: Disables EIS function.  
On  
Off  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
If you select <On>, the EIS icon (  
) is displayed.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
If you select <Off>, no icon is displayed.  
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[ Notes ]  
Movie recording using the external camera module does not support <EIS> function.  
(VP-X300L only)  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Focus  
You can set the focus depending on the subject or environment. In most situations,  
it is best to use the AF(Auto Focus).  
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2
3
4
720i  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Focus>.  
Movie  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
TV  
PC  
Focus  
AF  
MF  
<AF>: Set the focus automatically.  
<MF>: Set the focus manually.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
If you select <AF>, no icon is displayed.  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
Focus  
AF  
MF  
Manual Focus <MF>  
Adjust the focus by moving the [Joystick] up/down to zoom in or out manually.  
When a picture contains objects that are both close and far away from the Sports  
Camcorder.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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F
When a person is enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.  
[ Notes ]  
The focus is set to <AF> automatically when the Sports Camcorder is turned off.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)  
The Backlight Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the subject is  
in front of a window or the subject is too dark to distinguish. You can use this function when  
using the Sports Camcorder in bright or snowy backgrounds.  
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2
3
4
720i  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Movie  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <BLC>.  
TV  
PC  
BLC  
On  
Off  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Movie  
BLC  
Select  
Exit  
<On>: Set the BLC function.  
<Off>: Cancel the BLC function.  
TV  
PC  
On  
Off  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected function (  
If you select <Off>, no icon is displayed.  
) icon is displayed.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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F
[ Notes ]  
The BLC is set to <Off> when the Sports Camcorder is turned off.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Digital Zoom  
Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 100X when combined with optical zoom.  
The Digital Zoom processes data to enlarge the centre portion of the image to fill the frame.  
It may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy picture.  
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1
2
3
4
720i  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Movie  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Digital Zoom>.  
TV  
PC  
Digital Zoom  
On  
Off  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
<On>: Enables digital zoom. Attempts to zoom in more than 10x will automatically  
apply digital zooming. (up to 100x)  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
<Off>: Disables digital zoom. Only optical zoom 10x will be supported for zooming  
Digital Zoom  
On  
Off  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
When using the [W/T] switch, a digital zoom indicator appears on the screen.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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720i  
F
1X  
[ Note ]  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to  
10X  
Movie Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Record Mode  
You can set the proper record mode before starting movie file recording.  
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2
3
4
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Record Mode>.  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Record Mode  
TV  
PC  
<TV>: The system generates clear images when played back on TV.  
<PC>: The system generates clear images when played back on PC.  
We recommend copying the file onto a PC or connecting the Sports Camcorder to a  
TV for a better playback picture.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Movie  
TV  
PC  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
Record Mode  
If you select <TV>, <i> is displayed with size icon.  
If you select <PC>, <p> is displayed with size icon.  
TV  
PC  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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720p  
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If <TV> is selected as the Record Mode, the size is set to 720i only.  
If <PC> is selected as the Record Mode, the size is set to 720p or 352p.  
When the size is set to 352(352X288), <PC> is automatically selected for movie files  
recording.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to  
Movie Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options  
Setting the Line In/Out  
You can record or play back the contents of the the Sports Camcorder (a memory card)  
onto an external device and vice versa. pages 100~102  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
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1
2
3
The Movie Record screen appears.  
720i  
F
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Line In/Out>.  
Movie  
TV  
AE  
PC  
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Line In/Out  
In  
<In>: Select this when recording the contents of an external device into the the  
Sports Camcorder (a memory card).  
Out  
<Out>: Select this when recording or playing back the contents of the the Sports  
Camcorder (a memory card) onto an external device.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Movie  
TV  
AE  
PC  
Line In/Out  
In  
Out  
4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The Sports Camcorder is set to the selected setting.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
[ Note ]  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to  
Movie Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options  
Deleting Movie Files  
You can delete saved movie files.  
2
3
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
[PLAY]  
button  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
Switches to Movie Play mode.  
Move to the desired movie file, using the [Joystick].  
[Joystick(OK)]  
Deleting a Movie File in Full Screen-View  
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3. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor.  
4. Select an option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
720X576  
<OK>: Deletes the selected movie file.  
OK  
Cancel  
<Cancel>: Cancels the deletion.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
100-0001  
Deleting Movie Files in Multi-View  
3. Move the [W/T] switch to W (WIDE).  
100-0001  
3
4
The screen switches to multi-view.  
4. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor.  
5. Select an option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<OK>: Deletes the selected movie file using the [Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Play  
<Multi Select>: Multiple movie files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files.  
100-0003  
Press the [PLAY] button to delete.  
<All>: All movie files will be deleted.  
<Cancel>: Cancels the deletion.  
OK  
Multi Select  
All  
Cancel  
[ Notes ]  
Once deleted, a file can not be restored.  
Locked files will not be deleted.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options  
Setting the Play Mode  
You can play all files continuously or play the selected file only. You can also set the repeat option for all files.  
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2
3
4
5
720X576  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
Switches to Movie Play mode.  
100-0001  
Movie  
Play Mode  
3. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Play Mode>.  
1
Play One  
ALL  
1
Play All  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Repeat One  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
<Play One>: The selected movie file will be played.  
<Play All>: Plays back from the selected file to the last file.  
<Repeat One>: The selected movie file will be played repeatedly.  
<Repeat All>: All movie files will be played repeatedly.  
Movie  
Play Mode  
1
Play One  
ALL  
1
Play All  
Repeat One  
5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
Press the [PLAY] button.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
The selected option will be applied.  
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720X576  
[ Note ]  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
100-0001  
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Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options  
Locking Movie Files  
You can lock saved important movie files from accidental deletion. Locked files will not be  
deleted unless you release the lock or format the memory.  
Movie  
Lock  
3
4
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Lock  
2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
Switches to Movie Play mode.  
Move to the desired movie file, using the [Joystick].  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Locking a Movie File in Full Screen-View  
00:00:00/00:10:40  
720X576  
3. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
4. Press the [Joystick(OK)] to lock.  
The selected movie file is locked.  
100-0001  
Locking Movie Files in Multi-View  
3. Move the [W/T] switch to W (WIDE).  
3
4
The screen switches to multi-view.  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
5. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<Lock>: Locks the selected movie file using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<Multi Select>: Multiple movie files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files.  
Press the [PLAY] button to lock.  
<Lock All>: All movie files are locked.  
<Unlock All>: Unlocks all movie files.  
[ Notes ]  
The <  
> icon is displayed on the locked file.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie  
Record mode.  
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MP3 Mode  
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How to set to  
MP3 mode  
Storing MP3 in the Sports Camcorder........................................55  
Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder..........................55  
Playing.............................................................................................56  
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  
1. Press the [POWER] button to  
turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MENU  
Power  
button  
MODE  
HOLD  
D
I
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing  
the [MODE] button.  
MP3  
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MP3 Mode : Storing MP3 Files in the Sports Camcorder  
Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder  
You can copy MP3 files from a PC to the Sports Camcorder while connected to the  
PC with a USB cable.  
B
Before your start!  
You can copy the MP3 files when <USB Mode> sets to <Mass Storage>  
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A
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
UBS  
2. Connect the Sports Camcorder to the PC using the USB cable provided.  
A - Connect the USB cable to the Sports Camcorder.  
B - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the PC.  
M/CSD  
3. Double-click the new removable drive to open.  
4. Select the MUSIC folder and double-click to enter.  
5. Drag and drop the MP3 file from your PC into the MUSIC folder.  
The maximum music memory capacity is 2000 MP3 files.  
Disconnecting USB Connection  
After completing the data transfer, you must disconnect the cable in the following way.  
1. Select the removable disk icon and click the right mouse button to select ‘Safely Remove  
Hardware’.  
2. Select ‘Stop’ and disconnect the USB cable when the pop-up screen disappears.  
[ Warning ]  
Copying and redistributing of MP3 files may violate the copyright law.  
You cannot create a new folder on your Sports Camcorder.  
[ Notes ]  
You can copy a folder on your Sports Camcorder.  
To see MP3 file capacity with regards to the Sports Camcorder's memory capacity.  
page 31.  
It is recommended to use an AC Power Adapter during the file transfer to avoid  
unintended power outage due to low battery power.  
According to the PC type, Pop-up dialog for Removable disk may appear when USB  
connects.  
The illustrations may differ form that shown depending on the Windows O/S.  
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MP3 Mode : Playing  
Playing MP3 Files  
You can play back stored MP3 files.  
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Life is coool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxicc.mp3  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The MP3 playlist appears.  
If there is no MP3 file stored, the message <No Files...> appears.  
Don't pushh me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
3. Select an MP3 file to play by moving the [Joystick] up / down, and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
4. The selected MP3 file is played back.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
Each time you press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)], play or pause is selected repeatedly.  
To adjust volume, move [Joystick] up / down.  
1/6  
4
Volume indicator appears and disappears after few seconds.  
Life is cool.mp3  
Sweetbox  
Using the Joystick (left/right)  
Move the [Joystick] left  
Stereo  
192Kbps  
44.1KHz  
00:01:07/00:03:27  
Within 2 seconds after starting playback - Previous file plays.  
In Pause/Stop mode - Previous file appears.  
2 seconds after starting playback - Current file starts again.  
OK  
Search  
List  
Pause  
Move the [Joystick] right  
During playback - The next file plays.  
In Pause/Stop mode - The next file appears.  
During playback, press and hold [Joystick(OK)] left / right to forward or reverse search the  
currently playing MP3 file.  
Setting to Hold - [MP3/ *External Camera Module HOLD] switch  
If you slide the [MP3/ *External Camera Module HOLD] switch down, all buttons except the Power button and Volume control are locked.  
The [MP3/ *External Camera Module HOLD] switch operates only in the MP3 mode or when connecting *External Camera Module.  
[ Notes ]  
The MP3 file with tag information will display the artist name. MP3 files with no tag information will leave the item blank.  
If a broken file name is displayed, try renaming it on a PC.  
When the language set is not the same as the MP3 file's tag information language,  
the Artist information may not display correctly.  
When the earphones, Audio/Video cable or *External Camera Module cable is connected to the Sports Camcorder, the built-in speaker will turn off  
automatically.  
The Sports Camcorder only supports MP3 file format.  
Damaged or non-standard MP3 files may not display properly or fail to play back.  
Playback will fail to start if the first file is damaged.  
The title may not be displayed if the language is not supported or in Chinese.  
MP3 files with VBR setting will appear as VBR on the LCD monitor and its play time and recording time may differ from the displayed diagram.  
If you play a music file of which the title is too long, the title is scrolled.  
Supported bitrates for MP3 files is 8Kbps~320Kbps and VBR.  
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MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play Options  
Deleting MP3 Files  
You can delete a selected MP3 file or group of MP3 files.  
2
3
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The MP3 playlist appears.  
Move to the desired MP3 file, using the [Joystick].  
Deleting MP3 Files in MP3 playlist  
3. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor in pause mode. Select an  
option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
<OK>: Deletes the selected MP3 file.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple MP3 files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files. Press the [PLAY] button.  
<All>: All MP3 files will be deleted.  
<Cancel>: Cancels the deletion.  
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4
Deleting an MP3 File in Full screen  
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
The selected MP3 file is played.  
4. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor in pause mode. Select an  
option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
<OK>: Deletes the selected MP3 file.  
<Cancel>: Cancels the deletion.  
[ Notes ]  
Locked files will not be deleted.  
You cannot access the menu during playback.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in MP3 mode, the Sports Camcorder switches to  
Movie Record mode.  
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MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play Options  
Setting the Repeat Play  
You can repeat a selected MP3 file or a group of MP3 files, or play the MP3 files at random.  
3
4
5
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
Life is coool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxicc.mp3  
Don't pushh me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The MP3 playlist appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
3. Press the [MENU] button in pause mode.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Repeat>.  
MP3  
4. Select an option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick (OK)].  
<Off>: No repeat, plays each title once in the order from the selected MP3 file.  
<Repeat One>: One selected MP3 file will play repeatedly.  
<Repeat Folder>: All files in the folder will play repeatedly.  
<Repeat All>: All MP3 files will play through in order and start again from the beginning.  
<Shuffle Folder>: All files in the folder will play at random.  
<Shuffle All>: All MP3 files will play in random order once.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
MP3  
Exit  
5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
Move the MP3 file of the desired folder using the [Joystick].  
When the MP3 file plays back, the selected option will be applied.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
1
Select  
Exit  
If you select <Off>, no icon is displayed.  
[ Notes ]  
Life is cool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxicc.mp3  
Don't pushh me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
When the earphones, Audio/Video cable or *External Camera Module cable is connected to  
the Sports Camcorder, the built-in speaker will not operate.  
You cannot access the menu during playback.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in MP3 mode, the Sports Camcorder switches to Movie  
Record mode.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
: VP-X300L only  
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MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play Options  
Setting the Equalizer  
You can choose an Equalizer mode for different types of music.  
2
3
4
5
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
Life is coool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxicc.mp3  
Don't pushh me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The MP3 playlist appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
MP3  
l.mp3  
mp3  
Equalizer  
3. Press the [MENU] button in pause mode.  
Off  
POP  
Pop  
me.mp3  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Equalizer>.  
Clas mp3  
Classic  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
MP3  
Select  
Exit  
4. Select an option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick (OK)].  
<Off> / <Pop> / <Classic> / <Jazz>  
l.mp3  
mp3  
Equalizer  
Off  
Pop  
POP  
h me.mp3  
Clas mp3  
Classic  
5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
The selected option is applied.  
If you select <Off>, no icon is displayed.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
1/6  
Life is coool.mp3  
Sweetbox  
POP  
[Notes]  
Stereo  
192Kbps  
44.1KHz  
00:01:07/00:03:27  
You cannot access the menu during playback.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in MP3 mode, the Sports Camcorder switches to  
Movie Record mode.  
OK  
Search  
List  
Pause  
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MP3 Mode : Setting the MP3 Play Options  
Locking MP3 Files  
You can lock saved important MP3 files from accidental deletion. Locked files will not be deleted  
unless you release the lock or format the memory.  
2
3
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
Life is cool.mp3  
Everytime.mp3  
Toxicc.mp3  
Don't pushh me.mp3  
Love you.mp3  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The MP3 playlist appears.  
Move to the desired MP3 file, using the [Joystick].  
OK  
Move  
Play  
Locking MP3 Files in MP3 playlist  
MP3  
3. Press the [MENU] button in pause mode.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
4. Select an option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick (OK)].  
<Lock>: The selected MP3 file is locked.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple MP3 files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files. Press the [PLAY] button.  
<Lock All>: All MP3 files are locked.  
1/6  
3
4
<Unlock All>: Unlocking all MP3 files.  
Life is cool.mp3  
Sweetbox  
Locking an MP3 File in Full screen  
Stereo  
192Kbps  
44.1KHz  
3. Press the [PLAY]button or [Joystick(OK)]  
00:00:00/00:03:27  
The selected MP3 file is played.  
OK  
4. Press the [MENU] button in pause mode.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
Search  
MP3  
List  
Pause  
1/6  
5. Press the [Joystick(OK)].  
The selected MP3 file is locked.  
[ Notes ]  
The < > icon is displayed on the locked file.  
You cannot access the menu during playback.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in MP3 mode, the Sports Camcorder switches to Movie  
Record mode.  
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Voice Recorder Mode  
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How to set to  
Voice Recorder  
mode  
Recording .......................................................................................62  
Recording Voice Files ..............................................................62  
Playing.............................................................................................63  
Playing Voice Files...................................................................63  
Setting the Voice Play Options....................................................64  
Deleting Voice Files..................................................................64  
Setting the Play Mode..............................................................65  
Locking Voice Files...................................................................66  
1. Press the [POWER] button to  
turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MENU  
Power  
button  
MODE  
HOLD  
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
D
I
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode  
by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
Voice Recorder  
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Voice Recorder Mode : Recording  
Recording Voice Files  
The built-in microphone allows users to record voices without any additional devices.  
2
3
4
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
SWAV0001.WAV  
Stereo 64Kbps  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
8.0KHz  
00:00:00/35:00:00  
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The Voice Record screen appears.  
SWAV0001.WAV  
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3. Press the [Record / Stop] button to start recording.  
> icon appears on the screen and starts recording.  
Stereo  
8.0KHz  
64Kbps  
<
00:00:12/34:59:48  
4. To stop recording, press the [Record / Stop] button again.  
SWAV0002.WAV  
Stereo  
64Kbps  
8.0KHz  
00:00:12/34:59:48  
[ Notes ]  
Recorded voice files are saved in a list automatically.  
During voice recording or in the Voice Record mode, the menu is not accessed.  
If you change to other mode during voice recording , the recording will stop.  
If you make a recording using the built-in microphone that is blocked up with something, this  
can cause deterioration of the sound strength and noise on the recording. So make sure that  
the microphone is not blocked.  
When you make a voice recording on the Sports Camcorder (using the microphone), you are  
recommended to do so at a short distance. If the recording is done at a distance, the sound  
strength or quality may be deteriorated.  
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Voice Recorder Mode : Playing  
Playing Voice Files  
You can play back recorded voice files using the built-in speaker or the earphones.  
2
3
4
6
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
SWAV0004.WAV  
Stereo 64Kbps  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
8.0KHz  
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The Voice Record screen appears.  
00:00:00/30:20:00  
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].  
The Voice Playlist screen appears.  
1
3/3  
4. Select a voice file to play by moving the [Joystick] up/down, and then press  
the [Joystick(OK)].  
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5. The selected voice file is played back.  
To pause playback, press the [Joystick(OK)].  
To search backward / forward, move the [Joystick] left / right.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
6. To adjust the volume, move the [Joystick] up / down.  
Volume indicator appears and disappears after a few seconds.  
1
2/3  
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[ Notes ]  
When you record the voice file after you set date&time, the date&time displayed on the  
LCD monitor indicates the date & time you started to record.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
When the earphones, Audio/Video cable or *External Camera Module cable is connected to  
the Sports Camcorder, the built-in speaker will not operate.  
You cannot access the menu during voice playback.  
1
2/3  
If you want to play a recorded voice file in full screen, slide up the [W/T] switch to display  
the play list. Select the desired file by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)] to play it.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Voice  
Record mode.  
SWAV0002.WAV  
2007/01/01 12:36:25 AM  
Stereo 64Kbps  
8.0KHz  
00:00:12/00:02:15  
OK  
Search  
List  
Pause  
: VP-X300L only  
*
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Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play Options  
Deleting Voice Files  
You can delete a selected voice file or a group of voice files.  
2
3
4
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
SWAV00044.WAV  
Stereo 64Kbps  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
8.0KHz  
00:00:00/300:20:00  
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The Voice Record screen appears.  
1
3/3  
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]  
The Voice Playlist screen appears.  
Move to the desired voice file, using the [Joystick].  
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4. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor in pause mode. Select an  
option by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Play  
<OK>: Deletes the selected voice file.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple voice files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
1
1/3  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files. Press the [PLAY] button.  
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<All>: All voice files will be deleted.  
<Cancel>: Cancels the deletion.  
All  
Cancel  
OK  
Move  
Select  
[ Notes ]  
Once deleted, a file can not be restored.  
Locked files will not be deleted.  
You cannot access the menu during voice playback.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Voice  
Record mode.  
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Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play Options  
Setting the Play Mode  
You can play all files continuously or play the selected file only. You can also set the repeat option.  
1
1/3  
3
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
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2007/001/011 01:00:02 AM  
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The Voice Record screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]  
Voice Recorder
 
1/3  
4
5
6
Switches to the Voice Playlist screen.  
Move to the desired voice file, using the [Joystick].  
Play All  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Play Mode>.  
OK  
MENU  
Exit  
1/3  
5. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<Play One>: The selected voice file will be played.  
<Play All>: Plays back from the selected file to the last file.  
<Repeat One>: The selected voice file will be played repeatedly.  
<Repeat All>: All voice files will be played repeatedly.  
1
Repeat One  
Move  
OK  
MENU  
Select  
Exit  
6. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
1
1/3  
When you play back, the selected option will be applied.  
The selected function icon is displayed.  
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[ Notes ]  
You cannot access the menu during voice playback.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Voice  
Record mode.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
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Voice Recorder Mode : Setting the Voice Play Options  
Locking Voice Files  
You can lock saved important voice files from accidental erasure. Locked files will not be deleted  
unless you release the lock or format the memory.  
1
3
4
5
1/3  
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2007/01/01 12:36:25 AM  
2007/01/01 01:00:02 AM  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The Voice Record screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
1/3  
Voice Recorder  
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]  
12:00:00 AM  
Lock  
Switches to the Voice Playlist screen.  
Move to the desired voice file, using the [Joystick].  
12:36:25 AM  
01:00:02 AM  
Lock  
Multi Select  
Lock All  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
1/3  
Voice Recorder  
5. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
12:00:00 AM  
Lock  
12:36:25 AM  
01:00:02 AM  
Lock  
Multi SSelect  
Lock All  
<Lock>: The selected voice file is locked.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple voice files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files. Press [PLAY] button.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
1/3  
Exit  
<Lock All>: All voice files are locked.  
1
<Unlock All>: Unlocks all voice files.  
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[ Notes ]  
The <  
> icon is displayed on the locked file.  
You cannot access the menu during voice playback.  
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Voice  
Record mode.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
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Using File Browser  
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How to set to  
File Browser mode  
Viewing Files or Folders .................................................................68  
Deleting Files or Folders.................................................................69  
Locking Files...................................................................................70  
Viewing File Information .................................................................71  
1. Press the [POWER] button to  
turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
MENU  
Power  
button  
MODE  
HOLD  
D
I
2. Set the File Browser mode by  
pressing the [MODE] button.  
File Browser  
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Using File Browser  
Viewing Files or Folders  
You can play back the stored file (AVI, MP3, WAV) in your Sports Camcorder.  
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3
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1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MISC  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
2. Set the File Browser mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The File Browser screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
/VIDEO  
100SSMOV  
3. Select the desired folder or file by moving the [Joystick] up/down and then  
press the [Joystick(OK)].  
Perform these steps repeatedly until the file you want to view appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
1/4  
4. The selected file will be played back.  
/VIDEO/100SSMOV  
SMOV0001.AVI  
SMOV0002.AVI  
SMOV0003.AVI  
SMOV0004.AVI  
OK  
Move  
Play  
00:00:05/00:05:20  
4
720X576  
[ Notes ]  
If you slide the [W/T] switch to W(WIDE) in play mode, return to the file list screen.  
If you move the [Joystick] left, the previous folder screen appears.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in File Browser mode, the Sports Camcorder switches  
to Movie Record mode.  
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Using File Browser  
Deleting Files or Folders  
You can delete the file (AVI, MP3, WAV) or folders you recorded.  
1/4  
2
4
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MISC  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
2. Set the File Browser mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The File Browser screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
3. Select the desired file or folder by using the [Joystick(OK)].  
1/4  
1/4  
1/3  
Move the [Joystick] up/down and press the [Joystick(OK)] repeatedly until the file or folder  
you want appears.  
MISC  
4. Press the [DELETE] button on the LCD monitor. Select an option by moving  
the [Joystick] up / down and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
Select  
<OK>: The selected file or folder will be deleted.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple files or folders will be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files or folders. Press the [PLAY] button.  
MISC  
<All>: All files or folders will be deleted.  
<Cancel>: Cancels deleting files or folders.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
[ Notes ]  
If you slide the [W/T] switch to W(WIDE) in play mode, it returns to the previous screen.  
Once deleted, a file can not be restored.  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
Locked files will not be deleted.  
The folder with a locked file will not be deleted. Only unlocked files in the folder will be deleted.  
If you move the [Joystick] left, the previous folder screen appears.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in File Browser mode, the Sports Camcorder switches to  
Movie Record mode.  
OK  
Play  
Move  
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Using File Browser  
Locking Files  
You can lock the important files so they can not be deleted.  
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3
4
5
1/4  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
MISC  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
2. Set the File Browser mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The File Browser screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
3. Select the desired file or folder by using the [Joystick(OK)].  
1/4  
Move the [Joystick] up / down and press the [Joystick(OK)] repeatedly until the file you  
want appears.  
/VIDEO/1100SSMOV  
SMOV00001.AVI  
SMOV00002.AVI  
SMOV00003.AVI  
SMOV00004.AVI  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Lock>.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
5. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
1/4  
File Browser  
<Lock>: The selected file is locked.  
<Multi Select>: Multiple files can be selected using the [Joystick(OK)].  
<
> indicator appears on the selected files. Press the [PLAY] button.  
<Lock All>: All files are locked.  
<Unlock All>: Unlocking all files.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
1/4  
[ Notes ]  
/VIDEO/1100SSMOV  
SMOV00001.AVI  
SMOV00002.AVI  
SMOV00003.AVI  
SMOV00004.AVI  
You can’t lock folders.  
The < > icon is displayed when the file is locked.  
If you slide the [W/T] switch to W(WIDE) in play mode, return to the file list screen.  
If you move the [Joystick] left, the previous folder screen appears.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in File Browser mode, the Sports Camcorder switches  
to Movie Record mode.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
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Using File Browser  
Viewing File Information  
You can see the file name, format, size and date.  
1/4  
2
3
4
5
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MISC  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
2. Set the File Browser mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The File Browser screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Play  
3. Select the desired file list by using the [Joystick(OK)].  
1/4  
Move the [Joystick] up / down to want to view file information.  
/VIDEO/1100SSMOV  
SMOV00001.AVI  
SMOV00002.AVI  
SMOV00003.AVI  
SMOV00004.AVI  
Move the [Joystick] up / down and press the [Joystick(OK)] repeatedly until the file list  
you want appears.  
OK  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
Play  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <File Info.>.  
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File Browser  
5. Press the [Joystick(OK)] to view the file information.  
The screen with file name, size, date, locked state appears.  
6. Press the [Joystick(OK)] to finish viewing file information.  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Exit  
File Browser  
1/4  
SMOV0001.AVI  
[ Notes ]  
Size  
928055 bytes  
2007//01/01  
You cannot view folder information. You can only view file information.  
If you move the [Joystick] left, the previous folder screen appears.  
If you press the [Record/Stop] button in File Browser mode, the Sports Camcorder switches  
to Movie Record mode.  
Date  
O
12:000:00 AAM  
No  
Locked  
Close : OK  
OK  
MENU  
Move  
Select  
Exit  
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Setting the Sports  
Camcorder  
5
How to set to  
System Settings  
mode  
Setting USB Mode..........................................................................73  
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  
Using USB Mode............................................................................89  
Transferring files to a computer ..................................................89  
Using the PC Cam Function .......................................................90  
1. Press the [POWER] button to  
turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
MENU  
Power  
button  
MODE  
HOLD  
D
I
2. Set the System Settings mode  
by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
System Settings  
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting USB Mode  
Setting USB Mode  
Before connecting your Sports Camcorder to a computer via USB, please set the proper USB  
mode.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
System Settings  
USB Mode  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
3
4
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Ver.  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
USB Mode  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <USB Mode>.  
Ver.  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Select  
Transferring files from the Sports Camcorder to your computer  
page 89  
Mass Storage  
You can use the Sports Camcorder as a PC camera for video chatting,  
PC-Cam  
video conference and other PC camera applications. page 90  
[ Notes ]  
By default, manufacturer’s setting is the Mass Storage.  
Before connecting the USB cable, check if the Sports Camcorder is set to the appropriate  
USB mode you want to use.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting Memory  
Setting the File No. Function  
You can set the file numbers so that they reset each time the memory card is formatted, or so  
that they count up continuously.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
3
4
System Settings  
File No.  
Series  
Reset  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
File No.  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <File No.>.  
Series  
Reset  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Select  
<Series>: Numbering is continuous between the memory cards, so that the first file  
number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on  
the previous memory card.  
<Reset>: When the storage memory is formatted, the file number goes back to its default  
value (100-0001).  
5. After you finish, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
[ Note ]  
When you set <File No.> to <Series>, each file is assigned with a different number so as to  
avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting Memory  
Format  
You can format the memory card to erase all files.  
3
4
System Settings  
Format  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Start  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Format>.  
System Settings  
4. Press the [Joystick(OK)].  
<Start>: Format the memory card.  
OK  
-
-
When the [Joystick(OK)] is pressed, the pop-up message appears.  
Select <OK> or <Cancel> by moving the [Joystick] up / down and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Cancel  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
Now formatting...  
[ Warning ]  
Previous information can not be restored after formatting.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
[ Notes ]  
There is no guarantee on the operation of the memory card which has not been formatted  
on the Sports Camcorder. Make sure to format the memory card on the Sports Camcorder  
before using.  
If the memory card is not inserted, you can't use the format function.  
A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting Memory  
Viewing Memory Space  
You can check used memory space and total memory space of the memory card.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
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Memory Space  
Memory card  
1
2
3MB/983MB  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
Move  
Memory Space  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Memory Space>.  
Used memory capacity indicator  
Total memory capacity indicator  
1
2
4. The used memory space and total memory space are displayed.  
5. After you viewing memory space, move to the desired mode by pressing the  
[MODE] button.  
[ Notes ]  
System requires a small portion of memory space, actual storage capacity may differ from the  
printed memory capacity.  
If the memory card is not inserted, you will see <No Memory Card!> on the LCD monitor.  
The OSD indicators of this manual are based on memory capacity of 1GB (MMC).  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting the LCD monitor  
Adjusting the LCD Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
LCD Brightness  
3
4
1122  
2244  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
30%  
OK  
Move  
Adjust  
Set  
System Settings  
LCD Brightness  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <LCD Brightness>.  
1122  
2244  
60%  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to adjust the brightness, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Moving the [Joystick] up will brighten the screen whereas moving it down will darken the  
OK  
Move  
Adjust  
Set  
screen.  
Brightness range: You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 0% to 100%.  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Notes ]  
A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power.  
Adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright and the monitor is hard to see.  
LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/Time  
Setting Date&Time  
You can set the date/time using this menu.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
3
4
1122  
2244  
Date/Time Set  
2007 01 01  
12 : 00 AM  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Date/Time Set> and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Set  
System Settings  
1122  
2244  
4. Set the desired value by moving the [Joystick] up / down.  
Date/Time Set  
2007 01 01  
12 : 00 AM  
5. Move to the next item by moving the [Joystick] left / right, and then set  
values by moving the [Joystick] up / down.  
Items are displayed in the order of the date format.  
OK  
Move  
Adjust  
Set  
By default, it appears in the order of Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute and AM/PM.  
6. After setting the last item, press the [Joystick(OK)] to finish the setting.  
7. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Notes ]  
See page 81 to set the <Date/Time> to display on the LCD.  
You can set the year up to 2037.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/Time  
Setting Date Format  
You can select the date format to display.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
3
4
1122  
2244  
M
Date Format  
YY/MM/DD  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Date Format>.  
1122  
2244  
M
Date Format  
YY/MM/DD  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<YY/MM/DD>: The date is displayed in the order of Year / Month / Date.  
<DD/MM/YY>: The date is displayed in the order of Date / Month / Year.  
<MM/DD/YY>: The date is displayed in the order of Month / Date / Year.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/Time  
Setting Time Format  
You can select the time format to display.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
3
4
1122  
2244  
M
Time Format  
12 Hour  
24 Hour  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Time Format>.  
1122  
2244  
M
Time Format  
12 Hour  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
24 Hour  
<12 Hour>: The time is displayed as the unit of 12 hours.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
<24 Hour>: The time is displayed as the unit of 24 hours.  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting Date/Time  
Setting Date/Time Display  
You can set to display date and time on the LCD monitor.  
System Settings  
3
4
5
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
1122  
2244  
M
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Date/Time  
Off  
Date  
Time  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
Date/Time  
1122  
2244  
M
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Date/Time>.  
Date  
Time  
Date/Time  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
OK  
Move  
Select  
<Off>: The date and time are not displayed.  
<Date>: The date is displayed.  
<Time>: The time is displayed.  
00:00:00/00:40:05  
STBY  
720i  
F
<Date/Time>: The date and time are displayed.  
12:00AM 2007.01.01  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
The selected Date/Time is displayed in Movie mode.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Setting the Beep Sound  
You can set the beep sound to on/off. When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
3
4
System Settings  
Beep Sound M  
On  
Off  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
Beep Sound M  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Beep Sound>.  
On  
Off  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<On>: Turn the beep sound on.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
<Off>: Turn the beep sound off.  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Note ]  
When the earphones, Audio / Video cable or *External Camera Module is connected to the  
Sports Camcorder, the <Beep Sound> function will not operate.  
: VP-X300L only  
*
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Setting Start-up Mode  
You can select the starting mode displayed when you turn the Sports Camcorder on.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
3
4
DEMO  
MM  
Start-up  
Movie Mode  
Previous Mode  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Start-up>.  
DEMO  
MM  
Start-up  
Movie Mode  
Previous Mode  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
<Movie Mode>: The Sports Camcorder starts up in the Movie mode.  
<Previous Mode>: The Sports Camcorder starts up in the mode you used last.  
(except the System Settings mode)  
OK  
Move  
Select  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Note ]  
Make sure that the start-up mode is set to the selected mode when turning on the Sports  
Camcorder again.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Resetting the Sports Camcorder  
You can reset the Sports Camcorder to the default (factory) settings.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
Reset  
3
DEMO  
Ver.  
M
OK  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Reset> and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
The Sports Camcorder will be initialized to the default settings.  
[ Warning ]  
If you reset the Sports Camcorder, all functions you set are re-initialized to the default  
(factory) settings.  
[ Note ]  
After resetting the Sports Camcorder, set <Date/Time Set>. page 78  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Selecting Language  
You can select the desired language of the Sports Camcorder.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
3
4
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Language>.  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select the desired language, and then press  
the [Joystick(OK)].  
English /  
/ Français / Português / Deutsch / Italiano / Nederlands / Polski /  
Español  
Русский /  
/
/ Iran / Arab / Magyar / ไทย / Українська / Svenska / Türkçe  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Note ]  
Even if the battery pack or AC power are removed, the language setting will be preserved.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Setting the Auto Shut off  
To save battery power, you can set the <Auto Shut off> function which turns off the Sports Camcorder if there is no operation  
for a certain period of time.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
System Settings  
3
DEMO  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
Auto Shut off  
Off  
5 Minutes  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Auto Shut off>.  
System Settings  
DEMO  
4
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
Auto Shut off  
Off  
5 Minutes  
<Off>: Cancels the <Auto Shut off> function.  
<5 Minutes>: Automatically turns off after 5 minutes.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button.  
[ Notes ]  
The <Auto Shut off> will not function when you connect the AC Power Adapter to the Sports Camcorder.  
The <Auto Shut off> functions when the battery pack is the only power source.  
If the PC recognizes the USB device properly, the Auto Shut off function will be deactivated.  
<Auto Shut off> will only function when you set this function in System Settings mode.  
<Auto Shut Off> function is a power-saving feature that automatically turns off the Sports Camcorder in a certain time  
period for avoiding further power consumption. You can turn it on again by pressing the [POWER] button.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Setting the Demonstration Function  
The Demonstration function will allow you to view all the functions that the Sports Camcorder supports.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
DEMO  
3
Demonstration  
Off  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
5 Minutes  
Play Now  
OK  
Move  
Select  
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System Settings  
DEMO  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Demonstration>.  
Demonstration  
Off  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the  
[Joystick(OK)].  
5 Minutes  
Play Now  
<Off>: Cancels the Demonstration function.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
<5 Minutes>: Starts the Demonstration function in 5 minutes.  
<Play Now>: Starts the Demonstration function now.  
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Functions  
1. Digital Camcorder  
2. MP3 Player  
3. Stereo Audio Recorder  
4. PC-Camera  
5. Data Storage  
[ Note ]  
If you set the Demonstration function, it operates only in Movie Record mode.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting the System Settings  
Viewing Version Information  
You can see the firmware version information.  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
System Settings  
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DEMO  
Version Info  
Samsung Elec. Co. LTD  
S/W 0.10 Feb 03 2007 00:20:10  
Syscon 1.06 Feb 13 2007 08:53:39  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
Move  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Version Info>.  
The firmware version of the Sports Camcorder is displayed.  
4. After you view the version information, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Using USB Mode  
Transferring files to a computer  
You can transfer the files to your PC.  
Open the front cover and  
connect the USB cable.  
Before your start!  
You can copy the files when <USB Mode> sets to <Mass Storage> page 73  
UBS  
1. Turn on your PC.  
USB cable  
M/CSD  
2. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
3. Connect the Sports Camcorder to your PC with the USB cable.  
4. Copy the desired file from the Sports Camcorder to your PC.  
5. When finished, disconnect the USB cable.  
UBS  
UBS  
[ Notes ]  
According to the PC type, Pop-up dialog for Removable disk may appear.  
Disconnecting the USB cable while the data transfer will stop the data transfer  
and might damage the data stored.  
Multiple USB devices connected to a PC or using USB hubs may cause  
communication / installation errors with the Sports Camcorder.  
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Setting the Sports Camcorder : Using USB Mode  
Using the PC Cam Function  
You can use your Sports Camcorder as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and  
other PC camera applications.  
System Settings  
USB Mode  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
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Ver.  
Before your start!  
For PC Cam use, it is required to install the DV Driver.page 97  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The System Settings screen appears.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
System Settings  
USB Mode  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
Ver.  
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <USB Mode>.  
4. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select <PC-Cam> and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
5. Turn on your PC.  
6. Connect the Sports Camcorder to your PC with the USB cable.  
7. The Sports Camcorder can be used as a PC Cam for programmes such as Windows  
Messenger.  
OK  
Move  
Select  
Various applications take advantage of the PC Cam function. Refer to respective  
product documentation for further details.  
Open the front cover and  
connect the USB cable.  
8. When finished, disconnect the USB cable.  
[ Warning ]  
If you connect more than two USB devices to a single PC or use a hub for USB connection,  
the PC camera function may not work properly.  
UBS  
USB cable  
[ Notes ]  
M/CSD  
You must install the DV Driver. page 97  
When the USB port connection changed, it may require DV Driver re-installation.  
page 97  
It is recommended to use an AC Power Adapter during data transfer to avoid unintended  
power outages.  
It supports USB 2.0 standard.  
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USB  
If the DV Media Pro is not properly installed on your PC, you may see the Found New  
Hardware Wizard on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the  
installation.  
You may see a popup message for confirmation of the compatibility, depending on the PC specification. Press <Continue> and follow the  
on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
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Using the External Camera  
Module (VP-X300L only)  
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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  
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
[POWER/  
Record /Stop]  
button  
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Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) :  
Wearing the External Camera Module  
Recording Movie using the External Camera Module  
Your Sports Camcorder offers the ability to record those thrilling  
moments. Whether you're snow boarding or skiing, you can record  
the moments with the External Camera Module and accessories.  
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[POWER/  
Record /Stop] button  
MENU  
MODE  
1. Connect the External Camera Module cable to the multi  
jack of Sports Camcorder.  
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You may fix the External Camera Module using a Tripod  
(not supplied), Rubber Mount, or Mounting Band.  
2. Press the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of External  
Camera Module for more than 2 seconds.  
The power of the Sports Camcorder and the External Camera Module is turned on.  
If you press the [POWER] button of the Sports Camcorder, only the Sports Camcorder is  
turned on.  
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90 degrees (max.)  
3. Turn the Picture Rotator to the desired direction.  
The Picture Rotator turns 90 degrees left or right to select the desired picture angle.  
4. Press the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of the External Camera Module to start  
recording.  
LED lamp lights in red.  
Press the [Record /Stop]button of the Sports Camcorder to start recording.  
5. Press the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of the External Camera Module to stop  
recording.  
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720i  
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Recording stops and the Sports Camcorder is ready again.  
6. After recording, to prevent battery consumption, press the [POWER/Record /Stop]  
button of the External Camera Module more than 2 seconds to turn off.  
The power of the Sports Camcorder and the External Camera Module is turned off.  
If you press the [POWER] button of the Sports Camcorder, only the Sports Camcorder is  
turned off.  
[ Notes ]  
The External Camera Module is available for recording movie only.  
You can use the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of the External Camera Module to power on/off and to start/stop recording  
simultaneously.  
Multi jack is used as a Earphones jack, AV Input/Output jack and External Camera Module jack.  
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Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) :  
Wearing the External Camera Module  
Mounting the External Camera Module on Rubber Mount  
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2
Rubber Mount receptacle  
screw  
1. Set the Rubber Mount receptacle of the External Camera Module to the screw of Rubber Mount.  
2. Turn the Rubber Mount's screw to the right to fasten.  
[ Notes ]  
Dropping the External Camera Module or bumping it to other objects may cause device failure. When using the device,  
you must attach it to the rubber mount, and be careful not to drop or strike it.  
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Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) :  
Wearing the External Camera Module  
Using the Long Mount Band  
While the Sports Camcorder is inside your carrying case or backpack, you can attach the External Camera Module mounted on  
the Rubber Mount with help of the Long Mount Band.  
1. Run the strap of Long Mount Band through both of the slots on  
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the rubber mount as illustrated.  
You can use both the short part and long part of Rubber Mount as slots.  
2. Run the strap through the buckle to adjust the tightness.  
3. Fasten the strap.  
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3
Rubber Mount  
[ Notes ]  
Dropping the External Camera Module or bumping it to other objects may  
cause device failure. When using the device, you must attach it to the rubber  
mount, and be careful not to drop or strike it.  
Direct contact of the Rubber Mount with your skin for a long period of time may  
cause skin irritation or allergy. Avoid long term contact.  
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Miscellaneous  
Information  
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  
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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  
Regarding the Battery ............................................................105  
Using the Sports Camcorder Abroad.....................................106  
Save important data / recordings separately on other media, to  
avoid accidental loss due to a system failure or other reasons.  
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Miscellaneous Information : USB Interface Environment  
USB connection to a computer  
Only Microsoft (Windows)–provided drivers can guarantee the compatibility of USB High Speed.  
Windows 2000: Service Pack 4 or higher - High Speed USB  
Windows XP: Service Pack 1 or higher - High Speed USB  
Windows Vista(32bit): Service Pack 1 or higher - High Speed  
USB  
PC System Requirements  
Windows operating systems  
CPU: Intel® Pentium 4TM, 2GHz or higher, or the equivalent  
Operating systems: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista (32bit)  
Standard installation is required. If you have upgraded your current operating system, we can not guarantee the proper  
operation of the product.  
Memory: 512MB RAM or higher  
Hard Disk: 2GB or higher  
Resolution: 1024x768 dots, 24bit color  
USB port: USB2.0 High Speed  
[ Notes ]  
Not all PCs configured with the above environment are guaranteed to operate properly.  
USB connection using an external USB hub or an additional USB daughterboard is not guaranteed.  
If your OS is Windows 2000/XP/Vista(32bit), log in as the [Administrator(administrator of the PC)] (or a user with the equivalent  
privileges) to install the OS.  
If the capacity of PC is low, the movie file may not play normally or will often stop.  
If the capacity of PC is low, it may take a long time to edit the movie file.  
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Intel Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.  
Mac, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  
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Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.  
All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.  
USB interface is not supported in Windows® Vista (64bit) operating system.  
We can not give a full guarantee on proper operation in all computer systems. Some of the PCs that meet the above mentioned ‘PC  
System Requirements’ may not work properly, depending on the production quality.  
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Miscellaneous Information : Installing Software  
Installing DV Media Pro  
You need to install DV Media Pro to play back recorded movie files or the transferred data from Sports Camcorder with the USB  
cable on your PC.  
Before your start!  
Turn on your PC. Exit all other applications running.  
Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
The setup screen appears automatically soon after the CD was inserted. If the setup screen does not appear, click on “Start”  
on the bottom left corner and select “Run” to display a dialog. Type “D:\autorun.exe” and then press ENTER, if your CD-ROM  
drive is mapped to “D:Drive”.  
Installing Driver - DV Driver and DirectX 9.0  
DV Driver is a software driver that is required to support establishing connection to a PC.  
(If it is not installed, some functions will not be supported.)  
1. Click on “DV Driver” on the Setup screen.  
Driver software required is installed automatically.  
Following drivers will be installed:  
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USB PC-CAMERA driver  
USB Streaming Driver (USB video transfer)  
2. Click on <Confirm> to finish driver installation.  
3. If the "DirectX 9.0" is not installed, it is installed automatically after setting "DV Driver".  
After installing DirectX 9.0, PC needs to be restarted.  
If DirectX 9.0 is installed already, there is no need to restart the PC.  
Application Installation - Video Codec  
Click on “Video Codec” on the Setup screen.  
Video Codec is required to play movie files recorded by this Sports Camcorder on a PC.  
[ Note ]  
If a message saying “Digital Signature not found” or something similar appears, ignore the message and continue with the  
installation.  
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Miscellaneous Information : Installing Software  
Application Installation - MediaOne Gallery Installation  
1. Click “MediaOne Gallery” in the Setup menu.  
This is an integrated file and multimedia management tool. Easy file management with MediaOne Gallery; you can  
manage all media files in the unit of album and sort them by date, type and size, etc.  
Application Installation – Quick Time  
1. Click “Quick Time” on the Setup screen.  
QuickTime is Apple's technology for handling movie, sound, animation, graphics, text, music, and even 360-degree virtual  
reality (VR) scenes.  
Ulead Video Studio  
Setting up Ulead Video Studio  
After inserting the CD, the setup screen displays automatically. Follow the instruction to start installation.  
It is a video editing tool that allows users to edit movie files.  
[ Notes ]  
Please install by using the Software CD that came with this Sports Camcorder.  
We do not guarantee compatibility for different CD versions.  
For movie playback on a PC, install software in this order : DV Driver - DirectX 9.0 -  
Video Codec  
For movie editing, use the Ulead Video Studio.  
For PC Cam use, it is required to install the DV Driver installation is required.  
You have to install “DV Driver”, “Video Codec” and “DirectX 9.0” to run DV Media Pro  
properly.  
If a message saying “Digital Signature not found” or something similar appears, ignore the  
message and continue with the installation.  
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Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices  
Connecting to a PC using a USB Cable  
Connect to a PC with the provided USB cable. You can view your files on your PC.  
Before your start!  
You can transfer the files when <USB Mode> sets to <Mass Storage> page 73  
UBS  
Connecting to a PC – Playing Files  
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.  
2. Connect the Sports Camcorder to the PC with the provided USB cable as  
shown in the diagram.  
USB cable  
M/CSD  
3. Copy the file to your PC.  
We recommend copying the files onto your PC for better viewing.  
4. Double-click on the copied file name.  
It starts to play back.  
UBS  
UBS  
Disconnecting from a PC  
<Open the front cover and connect the USB cable.>  
1. Click on the “Safely remove hardware” tray icon on the bottom right side  
of the desktop.  
Select the device and click on the “Stop” button.  
2. When the message saying that it is safe to remove the hardware appears, unplug the cable from the PC.  
[ Warning ]  
When data communication is disrupted due to static electricity, magnetic field or other reason, restart the programme or try to disconnect /  
connect the communication cable (USB cable) again.  
[ Notes ]  
According to the PC type, Pop-up dialog for Removable disk may appear.  
Multiple USB devices connected to a PC or using USB hubs may cause communication / installation errors with the Sports Camcorder.  
Refer to page 96 for PC recommendations on USB use. Some PCs meeting the requirements may not support proper USB operation due  
to various reasons. Please refer to the product documentation of the PC for further details.  
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Sports Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer will stop and the data  
may be damaged.  
The Sports Camcorder may operate abnormally in the recommended system environment depending on your PC.  
For example, the movie file may play abnormally.  
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Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices  
Connecting to a TV monitor  
You can connect your Sports Camcorder directly to a TV set. Set the appropriate video input when viewing Sports Camcorder  
playback on the TV.  
Line Input  
1. Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the  
VIDEO AUDIO  
[Multi jack] of the Sports Camcorder.  
(L) (R)  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV set by  
matching the colours of the terminals.  
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3. Turn on the TV and set the TV's <Source> to the external  
input the Sports Camcorder is connected to.  
<Source> may be represented as <Line In>, <Input>,  
<A/V Input>, etc. depending on the manufacturer.  
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4. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports  
Camcorder.  
Movie Record mode is displayed on the TV screen.  
5. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)] to switch to  
Movie Play mode.  
6. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select a movie and then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
It begins playback.  
To pause playback, press the [Joystick(OK)].  
[ Notes ]  
When you connect your Sports Camcorder to a TV, some indicators may not partly appear.  
If you wish to input/output a movie clip from another device to the Sports Camcorder, you must first set <Line In/out> in  
movie mode. page 50  
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Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices  
Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder  
You can connect your Sports Camcorder to a TV set through a VCR/DVD Recorder.  
1. Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the [Multi jack] of the Sports Camcorder.  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR/  
DVD Recorder by matching the colours of the  
terminals.  
Line Input  
VIDEO AUDIO  
Line Output  
(L) (R)  
3. Connect the Audio/Video cable from TV Input  
to Video Output of the VCR/DVD Recorder.  
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Line Input  
4. Turn on the TV and set the <Source> to the  
external input the VCR/DVD Recorder is  
connected.  
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5. Turn on the VCR/DVD Recorder and set the  
<Source> to the external input source where  
you connected the Sports Camcorder.  
[ Note ]  
If you wish to input/output a movie clip from another device to the Sports Camcorder, you must first set <Line In/out> in  
movie mode. page 50  
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Miscellaneous Information : Connecting To Other Devices  
Recording unscrambled content from other digital devices  
You can connect other external digital devices to Sports Camcorder to record unscrambled contents.  
1. Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the [Multi jack] of the Sports Camcorder.  
2. Connect the Audio/Video cable to the external output  
terminal of your digital devices (DVD, DVC, etc.) by  
matching the cable to the colours of the terminals.  
3. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports  
Line Output  
Camcorder.  
The Movie Record screen appears.  
4. Press the [MENU] button.  
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select  
<Line In/Out>.  
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5. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select <In> and  
then press the [Joystick(OK)].  
6. Play back the other digital devices.  
7. Press the [Record/Stop] button to start recording.  
8. To stop recording, press the [Record/Stop] button again.  
[ Notes ]  
The quality of an input signal recorded through the Line input terminal cannot be guaranteed unless it comes from digital  
devices (DVD, DVC, etc.).  
A write-protected disk can not be copied by the Sports Camcorder.  
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Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports Camcorder  
After using the Sports Camcorder  
For safekeeping of the Sports Camcorder, follow these steps.  
Turn the Sports Camcorder off.  
Remove the battery pack page 21.  
Remove the memory card page 33.  
To prevent any damage to the LCD monitor, do not apply excessive force on its moving parts.  
Do not drop or in anyway shock the Sports Camcorder.  
For prolonged use of the Sports Camcorder, avoid using it in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
Do not leave the Sports Camcorder in places subject to:  
Excessive humidity, steam, soot or dust.  
Excessive shock or vibration.  
Extremely high (over 50  
Strong electromagnetic fields.  
Direct sunlight or in a closed car on a hot day.  
°C or 122°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.  
For the safe use of the battery pack, follow these.  
To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the Sports Camcorder when not in use.  
Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops,  
frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times.  
Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do not dispose of them in fire.  
The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is not a malfunction.  
The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge,  
the battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.  
For the safe use of the Memory Card, follow these.  
The memory card should be stored away from heaters and other heat sources. Avoid storing memory cards under direct  
sunlight and avoid electromagnetic fields.  
Do not power off any devices while transferring data, as this may destroy the data.  
Back up your data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media.  
Format the memory card periodically.  
When formatting the memory card, format in the Sports Camcorder.  
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Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports Camcorder  
Cleaning the Body  
To Clean the Exterior of the Sports Camcorder  
To clean the exterior, use a soft dry cloth. Wipe the body gently.  
Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface.  
The LCD monitor surface should not be pressed. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface.  
To clean the lens, use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth  
or your fingers. If necessary, use lens cleaning paper.  
Do not use thinner, alcohol or benzene for cleaning. Otherwise, the finish may be damaged.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed, and other power sources have been  
disconnected.  
[ Note ]  
If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the Sports Camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.  
Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery  
The Sports Camcorder incorporates a rechargeable lithium cell that maintains the date and other settings even when the  
AC Power Adapter and the battery are removed. The rechargeable lithium cell is automatically recharged when the Sports  
Camcorder is used.  
Charging the Built-in Rechargeable Battery  
If the Sports Camcorder is not used at all, the cell runs down in 5 days. In this case, connect the AC Power Adapter to the Sports  
Camcorder and press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Then leave it for 24 hours.  
After that, set the date and other settings again.  
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Regarding the Battery  
Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and  
shortens the battery life. In that case, do one of the  
following so that the durability of the battery life can be  
extended for a longer period of time.  
Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire.  
Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could  
explode or catch fire.  
Use only recommended batteries and accessories.  
Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this  
equipment may cause an explosion or leakage, resulting  
in fire, injury or damage to the surroundings.  
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Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and  
insert it in your Sports Camcorder immediately prior  
to use.  
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Use a large capacity battery pack.  
Install the battery according to the instructions.  
Improperly installed batteries can cause damage to the  
sports camcorder.  
Be sure to set the power button to off when not  
recording or playing back. The battery power is also  
consumed in standby, playback and pause mode.  
When you do not use for a long time, remove the battery  
pack.  
Otherwise, the battery may leak. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the battery when no  
charge remains.  
Have your battery packs ready for two or three times  
the expected recording time, and make trial recordings  
before making the actual recording.  
Do not expose the battery packs to water.  
The battery pack is not water resistant.  
Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is  
swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.  
Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper  
contact.  
Do not pick up the battery using metal tools as this may  
cause a short circuit.  
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Maintenance : Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports Camcorder  
Using the Sports Camcorder Abroad  
Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. (NTSC/PAL)  
Before using the Sports Camcorder abroad, check the following items:  
Power Sources  
You can use the Sports Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter where the power  
input range is 100V - 240V, 50/60Hz.  
Use a commercially available AC plug adapter if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlets.  
Colour System  
You can view your video files using the built-in LCD monitor.  
However, to view your recordings on a television set or to copy them to a video cassette recorder (VCR), the television set or the  
VCR must be PAL-compatible and have the appropriate Audio / Video ports. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate Video  
Format Transcoder (PAL-NTSC format Converter).  
PAL-Compatible Countries / Regions  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.  
NTSC-Compatible Countries / Regions  
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.  
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Troubleshooting  
Self Diagnosis Display  
Display  
Informs that…  
Action  
Not enough free space. Not enough free space for saving files. Check the space of the memory card.  
Corrupted file.  
The file is corrupted.  
Delete the corrupted file.  
Communication Error!  
An error has occurred while  
transferring data.  
Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.  
Low battery  
Battery is low.  
Charge the battery pack or connect the AC Power Adapter.  
Unlock the HOLD switch and operate the Sports Camcorder.  
Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.  
Format the memory card.  
Holding the key  
Card error  
The HOLD switch is locked.  
The memory card is corrupted.  
Format the memory card.  
Failed to write.  
Not formatted  
Write error  
Check the memory space or format the memory.  
Delete the file.  
Read error  
Failed to read.  
Not supported format  
The format is not supported.  
The file format is not supported.Check the supported file.  
on page 29.  
Write protected  
Memory card is protected to write.  
Unlock the memory card. (except MMC)  
Delete the corrupted file.  
MPEG decoding Error The movie file is corrupted.  
Low speed card. Please The memory card that you are using Make recording at a low quality or replace the memory card  
record at lower quality. operates at a low speed. with a Samsung-authorized one.  
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized service centre/personnel.  
Symptom  
Possible Causes  
Measure  
No power is supplied  
The power is not connected properly Connect the AC Power Adapter properly, page 24  
The battery is dead  
Replace the dead battery pack  
The battery is too cold  
Warm up the battery or move to warmer place  
Date/Time is wrong  
The Date/Time is not set  
Set the Date/Time, page 78  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Causes  
Measure  
Focus does not adjust  
automatically  
Focus is set to manual mode  
Set focus to AUTO  
Recording is being done in a dark Use a lighting apparatus to brighten the scene  
place  
Lens is covered with condensation Clear the lens and check the focus  
The Memory card will not load  
properly  
The memory card is in wrong position Insert the memory card properly, page 33  
A foreign object is in the memory  
card slot  
Clear the memory card slot  
Colour balance of picture is not  
natural  
White balance adjustment is  
required  
Set proper white balance, page 42  
Files stored in the memory card Memory card is protected  
Remove the protection tab of memory card (except  
MMC)  
Remove the lock on the file, pages 53, 60, 66, 70  
cannot be deleted  
File is locked  
Images on the LCD monitor  
appear dark  
Ambient is too bright  
Ambient temperature is too low  
Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD  
Low temperatures may produce a dark LCD display  
This is not a malfunction  
Rear of the LCD monitor is hot  
Prolonged use of the LCD monitor. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off, or turn your device  
off to cool down  
The power turns off automatically. If no keystroke is entered for more  
than 5 minutes, your camcorder  
-To turn on your camcorder, press the power button.  
And if you do not use this auto power off function, set  
the <Auto Shut Off> to Off in the menu list. page 86  
automatically turns off for power  
saving purposes.  
The battery pack is almost exhausted. -Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged  
one.  
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Using the Menu  
MP3  
Movie  
1. Record  
1. Play  
Repeat  
2. Play  
Play Mode  
EIS  
On  
Size  
Off  
720x576  
352x288  
Play One  
Play All  
Off  
Repeat One  
Repeat Folder  
Repeat All  
Shuffle Folder  
Shuffle All  
Focus  
Repeat One  
Repeat All  
Quality  
AF  
MF  
Super Fine  
Fine  
Normal  
Lock  
BLC  
Lock  
On  
Off  
Equalizer  
Multi Select  
Lock All  
Unlock All  
White Balance  
Off  
Pop  
Classic  
Jazz  
Auto  
Digital Zoom  
Daylight  
Fluorescent  
Tungsten  
Custom  
On  
Off  
Record Mode  
Lock  
Lock  
Multi Select  
Lock All  
Unlock All  
TV  
PC  
Program AE  
Auto  
Sports  
Spotlight  
Sand/Snow  
Line In/Out  
In  
Out  
Effect  
Off  
Art  
Mosaic  
Sepia  
Negative  
Mirror  
B&W  
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Using the Menu  
Voice Recorder  
File Browser  
System Settings  
1. Record  
2. Play  
Lock  
USB Mode  
Date/Time Set  
Language  
English /  
Français / Português  
/ Deutsch / Italiano  
/ Nederlands / Polski  
/ Русский /  
/ Iran / Arab  
/ Magyar / ไทย /  
Lock  
/
Date Format  
YY/MM/DD  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
Mass Storage  
PC-Cam  
Español  
Play Mode  
Play One  
Play All  
Repeat One  
Repeat All  
Multi Select  
Lock All  
Unlock All  
File No.  
/
Series  
Reset  
Time Format  
File Info.  
OK  
12 Hour  
24 Hour  
Format  
Start  
Lock  
Українська / Svenska  
/ Türkçe  
Lock  
Date/Time  
Off  
Date  
Time  
Date/Time  
Multi Select  
Lock All  
Unlock All  
Memory Space  
000MB/000MB  
LCD Brightness  
Auto Shut off  
Off  
5 Minutes  
Demonstration  
Off  
5 Minutes  
Play Now  
Beep Sound  
On  
Off  
0%  
.
.
.
100%  
Start-up  
Version Info  
Movie Mode  
Previous Mode  
Reset  
OK  
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Specifications  
Model Name  
VP-X300/X300L  
The Sports Camcorder System  
Movie Recording System  
MPEG4 AVI Format  
MP3  
Stereo Playing  
Voice  
WAVE File Recording/Play (8KHz Sampling, 16 bit, Stereo)  
SD  
Memory Card  
MMC  
Memory  
Recording time  
CCD Pixel  
Zoom Ratio  
Focal Length  
Minimum Illumination  
LCD monitor  
Connectors  
USB  
Refer to page 30  
1/6 inch CCD, 800K(Maximum)  
x10(Optical), x100(Digital)  
f=2.4~24mm, F1.8~2.4  
3.0 Lux  
2.0” Transmission Type, 211K  
Mini-B type (USB 2.0 High Speed)  
Proprietary 3 pins connector  
ø 3.5 Stereo  
DC Power In connector  
Earphones  
Multi jack  
Video (1.0Vp_p, 75Ω), Audio (-7.5dBm 47KΩ, Stereo)  
External CMOS Camera  
AV Input/Output  
General  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Power Source  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight  
0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F)  
10%-80%  
3.8V (Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack), 4.8V (AC Adapter)  
2.5W (LCD ON)  
61.3mm x 93.6mm x 30.3mm (Including the Battery Pack)  
150g (Including the Battery pack)  
Omni-directional condenser microphone  
Built-in Microphone  
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Specifications  
Model Name  
AC Adapter  
VP-X300/X300L  
Power Requirement  
DC Output  
AC 100 ~ 240V, 50 / 60 Hz  
DC 4.8V, 1.0 A  
Operating Temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight  
0°C (32°F) ~ 40° (104°F)  
70 mm x 29.7 mm x 59.1 mm  
85.1g  
Model Name  
XC-L2P  
External CMOS Camera  
CMOS Pixel  
1/3 inch CMOS, 270K(Maximum)  
Video Resolution  
Exposure  
720x576 (VGA)  
Auto  
White Balance  
Focus Type  
Auto  
Fixed  
Focal Length  
f=5.56mm, F2.0  
Connector  
AV Output  
Video (1.0Vp_p), Audio (-7.5dBm 47KΩ, Input : mono)  
General  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Power Source  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (LxHxD)  
Weight  
0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)  
20%~80%  
B+ (3.2V~4.8V)  
0.7W  
94.5mm x 34.7mm x 33mm  
96g  
Built-in Microphone  
Omni-directional condenser microphone  
The product design and specifications are subject to change without notice for better performance and quality.  
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Index  
- A -  
- M -  
AC Power Adapter....................................................................... 13, 24  
AF(Auto Focus)...................................................................................46  
Auto Shut off .......................................................................................86  
MODE button ......................................................................................26  
MENU button ......................................................................................27  
MF(Manual Focus)..............................................................................46  
- B -  
- P -  
Battery Pack................................................................................. 21~24  
PC Cam...............................................................................................90  
Beep Sound ........................................................................................82  
BLC .....................................................................................................47  
Program AE ........................................................................................43  
- Q -  
Quality .................................................................................................41  
- C -  
Charging the Battery...........................................................................24  
- R -  
Cleaning and Maintenance...................................................... 103~106  
Reset...................................................................................................84  
- D -  
- S -  
Date&Time ..........................................................................................78  
Start-up Mode .....................................................................................83  
Demonstration.....................................................................................87  
Digital Zoom........................................................................................48  
DV Media Pro............................................................................... 97, 98  
Sepia ...................................................................................................44  
- T -  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 107, 108  
- E -  
- U -  
Earphones ..........................................................................................14  
USB ....................................................................................................73  
Effect ...................................................................................................44  
- V -  
- F -  
Version Information.............................................................................88  
File Browser........................................................................................67  
Voice Record ......................................................................................62  
File No. ...............................................................................................74  
Format.................................................................................................75  
- W -  
White Balance.....................................................................................42  
- J -  
Joystick................................................................................................27  
- Z -  
Zooming In and Out............................................................................36  
- L -  
Language ............................................................................................85  
LCD Brightness...................................................................................77  
LOCK................................................................................53, 60, 66, 70  
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Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)  
The plug used on this product is a unitary transformer plug and is designed specifically for this Camcorder it must never be  
replaced or removed with any other type of plug.  
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE  
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG  
customer care centre.  
Region Country  
Customer  
Care Center  
Web Site  
www.samsung.com/ca  
www.samsung.com/mx  
www.samsung.com  
CANADA  
MEXICO  
U.S.A  
ARGENTINE  
BRAZIL  
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
0800-333-3733  
North America  
www.samsung.com/ar  
www.samsung.com/br  
www.samsung.com/cl  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/latin  
www.samsung.com/be  
www.samsung.com/cz  
www.samsung.com/dk  
www.samsung.com/fi  
www.samsung.com/fr  
www.samsung.de  
0800-124-421  
CHILE  
800-726-7864(SAMSUNG)  
0-800-507-7267  
1-800-10-7267  
COSTA RICA  
ECUADOR  
EL SALVADOR  
GUATEMALA  
JAMAICA  
PANAMA  
PUERTO RICO  
800-6225  
1-800-299-0013  
1-800-234-7267  
800-7267  
1-800-682-3180  
1-800-751-2676  
1-800-7267-864  
1-800-100-5303  
02 201 2418  
Latin America  
REP. DOMINICA  
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO  
VENEZUELA  
BELGIUM  
CZECH REPUBLIC  
DENMARK  
FINLAND  
844 000 844  
38 322 887  
09 693 79 554  
FRANCE  
08 25 08 65 65 (0,15€/Min)  
01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min)  
06 40 985 985  
GERMANY  
HUNGARY  
ITALIA  
www.samsung.com/hu  
www.samsung.com/it  
www.samsung.lu  
199 153 153  
02 261 03 710  
LUXEMBURG  
NETHERLANDS  
NORWAY  
Europe  
0900 20 200 88 (€ 0.10/Min)  
231 627 22  
www.samsung.com/nl  
www.samsung.com/no  
www.samsung.com/pl  
www.samsung.com/pt  
www.samsung.com/sk  
www.samsung.com/es  
www.samsung.com/se  
www.samsung.com/uk  
www.samsung.ru  
www.samsung.com/ur  
www.samsung.com/au  
www.samsung.com.cn  
www.samsung.com/hk  
POLAND  
0 801 801 881  
80 8 200 128  
0850 123 989  
902 10 11 30  
PORTUGAL  
SLOVAKIA  
SPAIN  
SWEDEN  
U.K  
RUSSIA  
UKRAINE  
AUSTRALIA  
CHINA  
HONG KONG  
08 585 367 87  
0870 SAMSUNG (7267864)  
8-800-200-0400  
8-800-502-0000  
1300 362 603  
800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880  
2862 6001  
CIS  
3030 8282  
1600 1100 11  
INDIA  
www.samsung.com/in  
INDONESIA  
JAPAN  
MALAYSIA  
PHILIPPINES  
SINGAPORE  
0800-112-8888  
0120-327-527  
1800-88-9999  
1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864)  
1800-SAMSUNG (7267864)  
1800-29-3232  
www.samsung.com/id  
www.samsung.com/jp  
www.samsung.com/my  
www.samsung.com/ph  
www.samsung.com/sg  
Asia Pacific  
THAILAND  
www.samsung.com/th  
02-689-3232  
TAIWAN  
0800-329-999  
1 800 588 889  
0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG)  
800SAMSUNG (7267864)  
www.samsung.com/tw  
www.samsung.com/vn  
www.samsung.com/za  
www.samsung.com/mea  
VIETNAM  
SOUTH AFRICA  
U.A.E  
Middle East & Africa  
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THE SPORTS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:  
RoHS compliant  
Our product complies with “The  
Restriction Of the use of certain  
Hazardous Substances in electrical and  
electronic equipment”, and we do not  
use 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead  
(Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6),  
Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated  
Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.  
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