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Notices and Safety Precautions	8
Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder	8
Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT	9
Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation	9
Notes Regarding the Sports Camcorder	9
Notes Regarding the Battery Pack	10
Notes Regarding the Lens	11
Notes Regarding the LCD Display	11
Precautions Regarding Service	11
Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts	11
Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder	12
Features	12
Accessories Supplied with the Sports Camcorder	13
Location of Controls	14
Rear & Left View	14
Side & Bottom View	15
External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only)	16
LCD Display	17
OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode)	17
OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode)	18
OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode)	19
OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode)	20
How to Use the Battery Pack	21
Battery Pack Installation / Ejection	21
Maintaining the Battery Pack	22
Charging the Battery Pack	24

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Owner’s Instruction Book AD68-01228F Contents Getting Started MP3 Mode Using File Browser Using the External Camera Module VP-X300L only Contents Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder For Example English Precautions Regarding Service Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts Features Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder Optional Accessory Accessories Supplied with the Sports CamcorderBasic Accessories Extended life Battery pack Rear & Left View How to Connect EarphonesLocation of Controls Usable Memory Cards 4GB Max Lens Battery pack Battery eject switch Front cover USB portSide & Bottom View Left Side Bottom View Built-in microphone POWER/Record/Stop buttonExternal Camera Module View VP-X300L only Lens Clip Rubber Mount Location of Controls LCD Display OSD On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play ModeMovie Record Mode Movie Play Mode OSD On Screen Display in MP3 Mode MP3 Mode OSD On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode Voice Record Mode Voice Play Mode File Browser Mode System Settings Mode To insert the battery pack How to Use the Battery PackBattery Pack Installation / Ejection To eject the battery pack Time Continuous Recording Time Battery Maintaining the Battery PackContinuous recording time based on battery type SB-P190A 1900mAh Tips for Battery Identification Battery Level DisplayBattery Level Indicator Stby Make sure you turn the power off when using the USB cable Charging the Battery PackTurn off the Sports Camcorder by pressing the Power button Connecting the AC Power Adapter Getting Started LED Colour indicates the power or charge statusRecording / Charging Indicator LED Colour Using the Mode button Using the Menu button Using the Function buttonUsing the Joystick Press the Menu button If you press the Display button in Movie mode Using the Display buttonUsing the Delete button If you press the Display button in another mode Structure of the Folders and Files Recording time and capacity is an approximation Recording Time and CapacityMovie Record Time Media Capacity Super Fine Normal Media Capacity MP3 files Number of MP3 files that can be savedVoice Record Time Media Capacity Time Using a Memory card SD/MMC not supplied Inserting / Ejecting the memory card SD/MMC not supplied Card type How to set to Movie mode Movie Record screen appears Press Record/Stop button to start recording Movie Mode RecordingRecording Press the Record/Stop button again to stop recording Zoom Out Slide the W/T switch down to zoomZooming In and Out Press the Play button or JoystickOK Movie Mode PlayingPlaying Movie Files on the LCD monitor Repeatedly Playing Multiple Movie FilesMulti-view screen appears Controls used to play the movie file Mode Move the Joystick up to increase the volumeMove the Joystick down to decrease the volume FPS rate Press the Menu button to exit the menu Movie Mode Setting the Recording OptionsSetting the Movie Size Available options are 720x576 Setting the Movie Quality Available options are Super Fine / Fine / Normal JoystickOK Setting the White BalanceMove the Joystick left / right to select White Balance Selected function icon is displayed Setting the Program AE Programmed Auto Exposure JoystickOK Setting the EffectMove the Joystick left / right to select Effect You can apply various digital effects to your recording Setting the EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer On Enables EIS function Off Disables EIS function AF Set the focus automatically MF Set the focus manually Setting the FocusManual Focus MF Setting the BLC Backlight Compensation On Set the BLC function Off Cancel the BLC function Setting the Digital Zoom Apply digital zooming. up to Setting the Record Mode Setting the Line In/Out Sports Camcorder is set to the selected setting Deleting Movie Files Movie Mode Setting the Viewing OptionsScreen switches to multi-view Deleting a Movie File in Full Screen-View Setting the Play Mode Locking Movie Files Selected movie file is locked How to set to MP3 mode Set the MP3 mode by pressing the Mode button Press the Power button to turn on the Sports Camcorder MP3 Mode Storing MP3 Files in the Sports CamcorderDisconnecting USB Connection Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder Playing MP3 Files MP3 Mode PlayingSet the MP3 mode by pressing the Mode button MP3 playlist appears Deleting MP3 Files MP3 Mode Setting the MP3 Play OptionsSet the MP3 mode by pressing the Mode button Setting the Repeat Play MP3 playlist appears Off / Pop / Classic / Jazz Setting the EqualizerMovie Record screen appears. Everytime.mp3 Selected option is applied Locking an MP3 File in Full screen Locking MP3 FilesLocking MP3 Files in MP3 playlist Voice Recorder Mode Recording Voice Files Voice Recorder Mode RecordingSet the Voice Recorder mode by pressing the Mode button Press the Record / Stop button to start recording Volume indicator appears and disappears after a few seconds Voice Recorder Mode PlayingTo adjust the volume, move the Joystick up / down Playing Voice Files OK Deletes the selected voice file Voice Recorder Mode Setting the Voice Play OptionsDeleting Voice Files 11/3 Locking Voice Files Lock The selected voice file is locked Using File Browser Viewing Files or Folders Using File BrowserSet the File Browser mode by pressing the Mode button Selected file will be played back You want appears Select the desired file or folder by using the JoystickOKDeleting Files or Folders OK The selected file or folder will be deleted You can lock the important files so they can not be deleted To Movie Record modeLocking1 Files Lock The selected file is locked Press the JoystickOK to finish viewing file information Viewing1 File InformationPress the JoystickOK to view the file information You can see the file name, format, size and date Setting the Sports Camcorder Set the System Settings mode by pressing the Mode button Setting the Sports Camcorder Setting USB ModeSetting USB Mode System Settings screen appears Setting the Sports Camcorder Setting Memory Setting the File No. Function You can format the memory card to erase all files Previous information can not be restored after formattingFormat Viewing Memory Space Memory Space Setting the Sports Camcorder Adjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the LCD Brightness You can set the date/time using this menu Setting the Sports Camcorder Adjusting Date/TimeSetting Date&Time Setting Date Format You can select the date format to display Setting Time Format You can select the time format to display You can set to display date and time on the LCD monitor Setting Date/Time DisplaySelected Date/Time is displayed in Movie mode Move the Joystick left / right to select Beep Sound Setting the Sports Camcorder Setting the System SettingsSetting the Beep Sound Button Setting Start-up Mode Resetting the Sports Camcorder Selecting Language You can select the desired language of the Sports Camcorder Setting the Auto Shut off Setting the Demonstration Function You can see the firmware version information Viewing Version InformationMove the Joystick left / right to select Version Info Firmware version of the Sports Camcorder is displayed You can transfer the files to your PC Setting the Sports Camcorder Using USB ModeTransferring files to a computer Connect the Sports Camcorder to your PC with the USB cable Other PC camera applications Move the Joystick left / right to select USB ModeWhen finished, disconnect the USB cable Turn on your PC Module VP-X300L only Recording Moments with the External Camera Module and accessoriesTurn the Picture Rotator to the desired direction Turned on Mounting the External Camera Module on Rubber Mount Using the Long Mount Band Miscellaneous Information PC System Requirements Miscellaneous Information USB Interface EnvironmentUSB connection to a computer Installing Driver DV Driver and DirectX Miscellaneous Information Installing SoftwareInstalling DV Media Pro Click on DV Driver on the Setup screen Video Codec Setting up Ulead Video StudioUlead Video Studio Connecting to a PC Playing Files Miscellaneous Information Connecting To Other DevicesConnecting to a PC using a USB Cable Disconnecting from a PC Line Input Connecting to a TV monitorMovie Record mode is displayed on the TV screen Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder Recording unscrambled content from other digital devices Line Output Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Sports Camcorder After using the Sports Camcorder To Clean the Exterior of the Sports Camcorder Cleaning the BodyUsing the Built-in Rechargeable Battery Charging the Built-in Rechargeable Battery Regarding the Battery Colour System Using the Sports Camcorder AbroadPower Sources PAL-Compatible Countries / Regions Self Diagnosis Display TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes Measure Display Informs that… Action Clear the lens and check the focus Use a lighting apparatus to brighten the scenePlace Memory card will not load Using the Menu MP3 System Settings Voice Recorder File Browser Model Name SpecificationsConnectors General Model Name VP-X300/X300L AC Adapter External Cmos Camera Index 103~106 Power Sources United Kingdom Only Contact Samsung World Wide Sports Camcorder is Manufactured by RoHS compliant

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Models: VP-X300L VP-X300

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