Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D903(i)/D903D(i) VP-D903(i)/D903D(i) Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of 89/336CEE 73/23 CEE Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ..........6 ............. 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........11 ............11 Features ........................11 ........................11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ................ 12 ................12 Front & Left View ....................... 13 ....................13 Left side View ......................
Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker ................. 35 ....................35 Advanced Recording ............36 ..............36 Use of various Functions .................... 36 ......................36 Setting menu items ....................36 ...................... 36 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY ..
Page 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Dubbing sound....................... 67 ........................67 Dubbed Audio Playback ..................68 ....................68 PHOTO Image Recording ..................69 ......................... 69 Searching for a PHOTO picture ................69 ......................69 Various Recording Techniques ................... 70 ......................70 Playback ................71 ..................
Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Selecting the image quality ..................85 ......................85 Select the photo quality ..................85 ....................85 Number of images on the Memory Stick ............85 ..................85 Selecting the recording image size ................86 ....................86 Selecting the moving picture size ................87 ....................
Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions
ENGLISH ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1.
Page 7: Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D903i/D903Di only) VP-D903i/D903Di Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
Page 8: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack
ENGLISH ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. CAMERA If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode and it is left STBY in STBY mode without being operated for more than...
Page 9: Note Regarding The Lens
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.
Page 10: Precautions Regarding The Lithium Battery
ENGLISH ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE • You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 • • By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and IEEE 1394 i.LINK™...
Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder
ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack (AA-E8 TYPE) 2.
Page 13: Front & Left View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Lens 6. EASY Q button 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. Built-in Flash 3. Remote sensor 4. Internal MIC 1. Lens 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Built-in Flash 6.
Page 14: Left Side View
ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons REC SEARCH FADE EASY MULTI DISP. 2. Speaker 7. MENU button 3. MEMORY MIX/S.SHOW 8. MENU Selector 4. DISPLAY (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 5. Mode switch 9. External MIC in 10.
Page 15: Right & Top View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 6. Slow shutter 3. Focus adjustment knob 7. DV jack 8. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 9. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 6.
Page 16: Rear & Bottom View
ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Stick slot 4. Battery Release 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover 2. Charging indicator 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21) 21 ) 2.
Page 17: Remote Control
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB (FF) 15. DATE/TIME (SLOW) (REW) (PLAY) (STILL) (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10.
Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Camera And Player Modes)
ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) OSD in CAMERA mode 2. Easy mode (see pages 63) 2. Easy 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode 3.
Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play (Memory Stick) Modes)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder M.REC M.PLAY OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter OSD in M.REC mode - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C.
Page 20: Preparation
ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : ✤ You purchase the camcorder. The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following ✤...
Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation
ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of ✤ the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal ✤...
Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap
ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. ZOOM START/STOP Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of...
Page 23: Connecting A Power Source
ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.
Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on : ✤ The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. Zoom It is recommended that you have several batteries available.
Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder ✤ ✤ switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.
Page 26: Battery Level Display
ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining • in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used 20~40% c. 40~80% used 40~80% d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) 80~95% (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)
Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette
ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1.
Page 28: Basic Recording
ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) LENS COVER 2. Remove the LENS COVER. CAMERA 3.
Page 29: Selecting The Osd Language
ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, ✤ Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, ✤ M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear.
Page 30: Record Search (Rec Search)
ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for STBY more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. START/STOP To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power CAMERA switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
Page 31: Hints For Stable Image Recording
ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2.
Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal ✤ Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
Page 33: Using The Viewfinder
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. MENU SELECTOR You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. SUPER MENU SELECTOR Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST.
Page 34: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd
ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. ✤ 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. TAPE 2.
Page 35: Adjusting The Lcd During Play
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA ✤ CAMERA mode. (see page 32) Controlling Sound from the Speaker PLAYER The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only.
Page 36: Advanced Recording
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU M. REC M. PLAY CAMERA PLAYER M. REC M.PLAY CAMERA PLAYER ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ INITIAL CLOCK SET ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ WL.REMOTE ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 37: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Digital Mode special Operating PHOTO SLOW PHOTO SLOW D.ZOOM effects D.ZOOM (TAPE) SHUTTER Mode (TAPE) SHUTTER EIS ( D.ZOOM D.ZOOM( ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ PHOTO PHOTO( SLOW SHUTTER...
Page 38: Clock Set
ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC modes. M.PLAY CLOCK ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. ✤ DATE/TIME Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME 1.
Page 39: Wl. Remote
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote ✤ WL. REMOTE control for use with the camcorder.
Page 40: Beep Sound
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY BEEP SOUND ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. ✤ You may change the settings dependent on whether you wish to hear. MENU BEEP SOUND 1.
Page 41: Shutter Sound
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO ✤ ✤ function is working. SHUTTER SOUND ✤ Sets the SHUTTER SOUND On/Off when using the DSC feature. On/Off 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK M.REC MODE INITIAL...
Page 42: Demonstration
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are ✤ included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ DEMONSTRATION ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.
Page 43: Program Ae
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and ✤ PROGRAM AE apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤...
Page 44: Setting The Program Ae
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM MEMORY 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and MENU SELECTOR VIEWER DSE SELECT push the MENU SELECTOR.
Page 45: Wht.balance White Balance
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode ✤ CAMERA M.REC only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique ✤ image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤...
Page 46: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the ✤...
Page 47: Digital Zoom
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom ✤ Camera is capable of 12x optical zoom. ✤ ✤ Zooming more than 12x is performed digitally. ✤ 12X 12 ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how ✤ ✤ much you zoom in on the subject. EIS ( ✤...
Page 48: Eis (Electronic Image Stabilizer)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) EIS ( ✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA ✤ EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for ✤ any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
Page 49: Dse (Digital Special Effects) Select
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT DSE Digital Special Effects ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your ✤ recording by adding various special effects. ✤...
Page 50: Selecting An Effect
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAMERA CAM MODE INITIAL PROGRAM AE CAMERA 2. Press the MENU button. MENU WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 3.
Page 51: Memory Mix
ENGLISH Advanced Recording MEMORY MIX MEMORY MIX ✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA ✤ You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory ✤ Stick on top of the moving image you are recording. ✤...
Page 52: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape ✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. ✤ ✤ Insert a Memory Stick with still images recorded into your ✤ camcorder. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAMERA CAM MODE 2.
Page 53: Using The Built-In Flash
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the Built - in Flash ✤ You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using ✤ the built-in flash, whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places. OFF : The flash does not fire. (Auto): The flash comes on depending on the brightness of the subject.
Page 54: Rec Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording REC MODE REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER ✤ CAMERA PLAYER (VP-D903i/D903Di only) modes. VP-903i/D903Di REC MODE ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode ✤ SP standard play LP long play and in LP (long play) mode.
Page 55: Audio Mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER ✤ CAMERA PLAYER (VP-D903i/D903Di only) modes. VP-D903i/D903Di AUDIO MODE ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ✤ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.
Page 56: Wind Cut
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WIND CUT WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER ✤ CAMERA PLAYER modes. WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while ✤ WIND CUT recording. When the wind cut is on, it is possible other low sounds will be WIND CUT eliminated along with the sound of the wind.
Page 57: Date/Time
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY DATE/TIME M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the ✤ DATE/TIME tape.
Page 58: Tv Display
ENGLISH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC ✤ CAMERA PLAYER M.REC and M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). DISPLAY ✤ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder.
Page 59: Using Quick Menu
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ CAMERA M.REC ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the ✤ MENU SELECTOR. MENU SELECTOR This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus.
Page 60: Setting The Quick Menu
ENGLISH Advanced Recording I WHT. BALANCE (see page 45) I WHT.BALANCE Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU WHT.BALANCE MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between SELECTOR preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. WHT.BALANCE AUTO As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between PROGRAM AE Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.
Page 61: Shutter Speed & Exposure
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in ✤ CAMERA( ) M.REC CAMERA/M.REC mode. SHUTTER SPEED( ) EXPOSURE ( ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick ✤...
Page 62: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving ✤ objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA( 2.
Page 63: Easy Mode (For Beginners)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) EASY ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video ✤ EASY recordings. CAMERA EASY The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2.
Page 64: Af/Mf(Auto Focus/Manual Focus)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) AF / MF ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ AF / MF CAMERA ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it M.REC( ✤...
Page 65: Blc (Back Light Compensation)
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ * BLC off * BLC on CAMERA M.REC ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ✤ The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...
Page 66: Fade In And Out
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ CAMERA FADE ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects ✤ such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.
Page 67: Audio Dubbing
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ AUDIO DUBBING PLAYER( ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in ✤ SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤...
Page 68: Dubbed Audio Playback
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER PLAYER MODE PLAYER mode. MENU A / V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. MENU SELECTOR PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE SOUND1...
Page 69: Photo Image Recording
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) PHOTO and hold it. PHOTO The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down. PHOTO The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.
Page 70: Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for ✤ more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.
Page 71: Playback
ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ PLAYER Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor ✤...
Page 72: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks
ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. ✤ 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. The yellow plug : Video VIDEO The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono S-VIDEO...
Page 73: Various Functions While In Player Mode
ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode PLAYER ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder ✤ PLAY/STILL STOP and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the ✤ F.ADV Remote Control only.
Page 74: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame)
ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still F.ADV Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. F.ADV G To resume normal playback, press the PLAY/STILL (PLAY/STILL) button.
Page 75: Zero Memory
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ CAMERA PLAYER ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following MEMORY playback. ✤ 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to.
Page 76: Recording In Player Mode (Vp-D903I/D903Di Only)
ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode PLAYER (VP-D903i/D903Di only) VP-D903i/D903Di ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. ✤ 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable.
Page 77: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections IEEE 1394 (i.LINK) DV Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other standard DV products. ✤ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using an IEEE cable.
Page 78: System Requirements
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 G System requirements CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. CPU Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card...
Page 79: Usb Interface
ENGLISH USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ ✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB ✤ connection. ✤ ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤...
Page 80: Installing Dvc Media 6.1 Software
ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 6.1 Software DVC Media 6.1 ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software. ✤ ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. ✤ Software installation 1.
Page 81: Connecting To A Pc
ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC PC USB 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on USB Cable the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) 3.
Page 82: Digital Still Camera Mode
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images ✤ recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ MJPEG ✤ Recording still images and MJPEG movie ✤ MJPEG ✤...
Page 83: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick
The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the (FWD), S.SHOW...
Page 84: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Stick
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in ✤ JPEG JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved ✤...
Page 85: Selecting The Image Quality
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the photo quality M.REC MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY INITIAL MEMORY STICK CAMERA STICK.
Page 86: Selecting The Recording Image Size
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the recording image size ✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded. ✤ 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY...
Page 87: Selecting The Moving Picture Size
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. MEMORY STICK M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY IMAGE SIZE VIEWER MJPEG SIZE CONTIN.
Page 88: Recording Images Continuously
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously ✤ You can record still images continuously. ✤ ✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording. ✤ NORMAL( ) : Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in NORMAL 1152 ✕...
Page 89: Setting The File Number
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number ✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from ✤ 0001 9999 ✤ 0001 to 9999. ✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up continuously.
Page 90: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. M.REC Memory Stick ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. ✤ Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK 2.
Page 91: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a ✤...
Page 92: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette ✤ PHOTO onto a Memory Stick. The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
Page 93: Mjpeg Recording
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG RECORDING MJPEG ✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick. ✤ Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK. 1. Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder. MEMORY STICK 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 3.
Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. MJPEG There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images, but it is not malfunction. DVC Media 6.1 MJPEG You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 6.1 using USB...
Page 95: Viewing Still Images/Moving Pictures
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ✤ Single images/Moving pictures Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive [0 4 / 0 6] order.
Page 96: To View A Slide Show
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. PLAYER The last recorded still image/moving picture appears 3. Press the S.SHOW button. All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each.
Page 97: Marking Still Images For Printing
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print ✤ DPOF ( ✤ format. DPOF ✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with ✤...
Page 98: Protection From Accidental Erasure
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental ✤ erasure. FORMAT If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK 2.
Page 99: Deleting Still Images/Moving Pictures
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory ✤ Stick. ✤ ✤ If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must ✤ first deactivate the image protection. ✤...
Page 100: Formatting The Memory Stick
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all ✤ MEMORY FORMAT still images/moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤...
Page 101: Maintenance
ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ ✤ Leaving the Lithium Ion Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the ✤ life span of the battery. TAPE EJECT 1.
Page 102: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. (Blue screen) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. PLAYER 2.
Page 103: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. ✤ Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied 100V 240V 50/60Hz AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
Page 104: Troubleshooting
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the ✤ following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost Change to a charged one.
Page 105: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode M.REC/M.PLAY Display Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY STICK! slow There is no Memory stick in Insert a Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK the camcorder. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL to record.
Page 106 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest ✤ Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. CAMERA START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
Page 107: Specifications
ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D903(i)/D903D(i) : VP-D903(i)/D903D(i) System Video signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette 6.35mm Tape speed SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s 18.83mm/ 12.57mm/ Tape recording time...
Page 108: Index
ENGLISH INDEX - A - - A - - G - Accessories ........12 DSE (Digital Special Effects) ..49 AF/MF......... 64 ....24 AF/MF ..........64 DV ..........77, 78 AV IN/OUT ........ 76 ......100 Audio dubbing ......... 67 ........
Page 109 ENGLISH INDEX - M - - S - - M - - T - Maintenance ........101 Self Timer ......... 20 ........62 ........58 Memory Mix........51 Shutter Sound ........41 MJPEG ....... 87 ........86 Memory Stick ......82, 90 SHUTTER SPEED ......
Page 110 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com/au http://www.samsung.com/au Germany http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com/pl http://www.samsung.com/pl Spain http://www.samsung.es http://www.samsung.es Italia http://www.samsung.it http://www.samsung.it China http://www.samsung.com.cn...

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