Main
AF CCD LCD
Sports Camcorder
VP-X300/X300L
Notices and Safety Precautions 8
Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder 12 Location of Controls 14
How to Use the Battery Pack 21
Getting Started 25
Movie Mode 34
MP3 Mode 54
Voice Recorder Mode 61
Using File Browser 67 Setting the Sports Camcorder 72
Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only) 91 Miscellaneous Information 95
Maintenance 103
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Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder
Notes Regarding the Sports Camcorder
Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation
Notes Regarding the Battery Pack
Notes Regarding the Lens
Notes Regarding the LCD Display
Precautions Regarding Service Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts
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Features
Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder
Accessories Supplied with the Sports Camcorder
Rear & Left View
Side & Bottom View
External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only)
OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode)
Movie Record Mode
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Movie Play Mode
The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 1GB (MMC).
OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode)
MP3 Mode
OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode)
Voice Record Mode
Settings will be retained when the Sports Camcorder is turned off.
Voice Play Mode
File Browser Mode
OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode)
System Settings Mode
Battery Pack Installation / Ejection
Maintaining the Battery Pack
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Charging the Battery Pack
1. Turn off the Sports Camcorder by pressing the [POWER] button.
The LED Colour
Before You Start Operating the Sports Camcorder
Using the MODE button
Using the MENU button
Using the Joystick
Using the Function button
Using the DISPLAY button
Using the DELETE button
1. Open the LCD monitor. 2. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Structure of the Folders and Files
Recording Time and Capacity
Movie Record Time
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Using a Memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)
Inserting / Ejecting the memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)
Ejecting a memory card
Movie Mode
How to set to Movie mode
2. The Movie Record screen appears.
1. Press the [POWER] button to
Movie Mode : Recording
Recording
2. Press [Record/Stop] button to start recording.
3. Press the [Record/Stop] button again to stop recording.
Movie Mode : Recording
Zooming In and Out
The largest optical zoom ratio is 10x.
Zoom In
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.
Playing Movie Files on the LCD monitor
You can view playback of movie files on the LCD monitor.
Switches to Movie Play mode.
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to find the movie file you want to view.
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2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)] and move the [W/T] switch to W(WIDE).
The Multi-view screen appears.
Each time you press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)], play or pause is selected repeatedly.
Playing Multiple Movie Files
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Setting the Movie Size
The Movie Record screen appears.
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Size>.
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the
Available options are: <720x576> / <352X288>
Setting the Movie Quality
Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Quality>.
3. Move the [Joystick] up / down to select an option, and then press the
Available options are: <Super Fine> / <Fine> / <Normal>
If <Auto> is selected, no icon will be displayed.
Setting the White Balance
Auto Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Custom
If <Auto> is selected, no icon will be displayed.
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie
Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure)
Auto Sports Spotlight Sand/Snow
Setting the Effect
You can apply various digital effects to your recording.
The selected effect and icon are displayed.
If <Off> is selected, no icon will be displayed.
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to Movie
Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)
Recording while zooming
Recording small objects
Recording while walking or moving
Recording through the window of a moving vehicle
Setting the Focus
<AF>: Set the focus automatically.
<MF>: Set the focus manually.
If you select <AF>, no icon is displayed.
Manual Focus <MF>
Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)
<On>: Set the BLC function.
<Off>: Cancel the BLC function.
The selected function ( ) icon is displayed.
If you select <Off>, no icon is displayed.
Setting the Digital Zoom
<Off>: Disables digital zoom. Only optical zoom 10x will be supported for zooming
When using the [W/T] switch, a digital zoom indicator appears on the screen.
While the menu screen is displayed, pressing the [Record / Stop] button will move to
Setting the Record Mode
You can set the proper record mode before starting movie file recording.
<TV>: The system generates clear images when played back on TV.
<PC>: The system generates clear images when played back on PC.
If you select <TV>, <i> is displayed with size icon.
Setting the Line In/Out
Deleting Movie Files
3. Move the [W/T] switch to W (WIDE).
Deleting a Movie File in Full Screen-View Deleting Movie Files in Multi-View
Switches to Movie Play mode.
Setting the Play Mode
Locking Movie Files
3. Move the [W/T] switch to W (WIDE).
Locking a Movie File in Full Screen-View Locking Movie Files in Multi-View
MP3 Mode
How to set to MP3 mode
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
1. Press the [POWER] button to
Before your start!
MP3 Mode : Storing MP3 Files in the Sports Camcorder
Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder
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MP3 Mode : Playing
Playing MP3 Files
You can play back stored MP3 files.
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder.
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
Deleting MP3 Files
Setting the Repeat Play
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
Setting the Equalizer
You can choose an Equalizer mode for different types of music.
2. Set the MP3 mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
The MP3 playlist appears.
Locking MP3 Files
Locking MP3 Files in MP3 playlist
Voice Recorder Mode
Voice Recorder Mode : Recording
Recording Voice Files
3. Press the [Record / Stop] button to start recording.
4. To stop recording, press the [Record / Stop] button again.
Voice Recorder Mode : Playing
Playing Voice Files
You can play back recorded voice files using the built-in speaker or the earphones.
3. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)].
The Voice Playlist screen appears.
Deleting Voice Files
Setting the Play Mode
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Switches to the Voice Playlist screen.
Move to the desired voice file, using the [Joystick].
Locking Voice Files
Switches to the Voice Playlist screen.
Move to the desired voice file, using the [Joystick].
<Lock>: The selected voice file is locked.
<Lock All>: All voice files are locked.
Using File Browser
How to set to File Browser mode
2. Set the File Browser mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
1. Press the [POWER] button to
You can play back the stored file (AVI, MP3, WAV) in your Sports Camcorder.
Viewing Files or Folders
3. Select the desired file or folder by using the [Joystick(OK)].
Deleting Files or Folders
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Locking Files
You can lock the important files so they can not be deleted.
3. Select the desired file or folder by using the [Joystick(OK)].
<Lock>: The selected file is locked.
<Lock All>: All files are locked.
Viewing File Information
You can see the file name, format, size and date.
The screen with file name, size, date, locked state appears.
6. Press the [Joystick(OK)] to finish viewing file information.
Setting the Sports Camcorder
How to set to System Settings mode
2. Set the System Settings mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
1. Press the [POWER] button to
Setting USB Mode
Setting the Sports Camcorder : Setting USB Mode
Setting the File No. Function
5. After you finish, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
Format
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Format>. 4. Press the [Joystick(OK)].
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]
Viewing Memory Space
Setting the Sports Camcorder : Adjusting the LCD monitor
Adjusting the LCD Brightness
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]
Setting Date&Time
You can set the date/time using this menu.
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Date/Time Set> and then press the
Items are displayed in the order of the date format.
By default, it appears in the order of Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute and AM/PM.
Setting Date Format
You can select the date format to display.
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
<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.
Setting Time Format
You can select the time format to display.
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
<12 Hour>: The time is displayed as the unit of 12 hours.
<24 Hour>: The time is displayed as the unit of 24 hours.
Setting Date/Time Display
Setting the Beep Sound
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5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]
Setting Start-up Mode
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]
Resetting the Sports Camcorder
3. Move the [Joystick] left / right to select <Reset> and then press the
Selecting Language
5. After you finish setting, move to the desired mode by pressing the [MODE]
Setting the Auto Shut off
If you set the Demonstration function, it operates only in Movie Record mode.
<Off>: Cancels the Demonstration function.
<5 Minutes>: Starts the Demonstration function in 5 minutes.
<Play Now>: Starts the Demonstration function now.
Setting the Demonstration Function
Viewing Version Information
Setting the Sports Camcorder : Using USB Mode
Transferring files to a computer
Setting the Sports Camcorder : Using USB Mode
Using the PC Cam Function
Using the External Camera Module (VP-X300L only)
Recording Movie using the External Camera Module
1. Connect the External Camera Module cable to the multi jack of Sports Camcorder.
2. Press the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of External Camera Module for more than 2 seconds.
3. Turn the Picture Rotator to the desired direction.
4. Press the [POWER/Record /Stop] button of the External Camera Module to start recording.
Mounting the External Camera Module on Rubber Mount
Using the Long Mount Band
Miscellaneous Information
USB connection to a computer
Only Microsoft (Windows)provided drivers can guarantee the compatibility of USB High Speed.
Miscellaneous Information : USB Interface Environment
PC System Requirements
Miscellaneous Information : Installing Software
Installing DV Media Pro
Miscellaneous Information : Installing Software
Ulead Video Studio
Connecting to a PC Playing Files
Disconnecting from a PC
Connecting to a PC using a USB Cable
Connecting to a TV monitor
Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder
Recording unscrambled content from other digital devices
After using the Sports Camcorder
Cleaning the Body
Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery
Regarding the Battery
Using the Sports Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting
Self Diagnosis Display
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Using the Menu
Movie
2. Play
1. Record
MP3
Using the Menu
1. Record 2. Play
Voice Recorder File Browser System Settings
Date/Time Set
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Specifications
Index
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Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site
North America Latin America
Europe
CIS Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa
THE SPORTS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:
RoHS compliant
