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START/
STOP PHOTO DISPLAY
SELF ZERO DATE/
TIMER MEMORY TIME
PHOTO
SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2
F.ADV
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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D101(i)/D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i)
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD 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
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features ..........................................................................................................
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Use of various Functions ...................
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording)............................................................................................................................................................................................68 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE.............................................................................................................................................................................................
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode .........................................................................................................................................................................
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 6 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. LCD screen closed. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. Open the LCD screen with your finger. 2 LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4. Recording when
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) 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. for example: - When you move the camcord
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 8 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. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 9 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). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed t
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 10 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. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. Whe
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 11 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 interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord Basic Accessories (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery 3. AC Cord (CR2025) 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6.
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Video Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Lens 6. EASY Q button 3. Remote sensor (see page 61) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 7. TFT LCD monitor 4. Video Light (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 8. IR(Infrared) L
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH FADE BLC REV FWD S.SHOW MULTI DISP. 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 7. MENU button 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 5. Mode switch 9. ENTER button (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 6. Speaker 10. DC jack 1. Function buttons 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY 3. DISPLAY (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. V. LIGHT (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) -
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 2. Focus adjustment knob 7. Slow shutter 3. PHOTO button 8. USB jack (VP-D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) only) 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 4. START/STOP button 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 5. Power switch 13. External MIC in 14. Hook for handstrap 15. LITHIUM Battery Holder 1. Zoom lever 8. USB jack (VP-D102D(i)/D103(i)/D105(i) only) 2. Focus adjustm
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 4. Battery Release 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Memory Card slot 1. Charging indicator VP-D103(i) 2. Hook for shoulder strap Memory Stick 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) VP-D105(i) 4. Battery Release Memory Stick 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Stick PRO 6. TAPE EJECT SD/MM
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 1. PHOTO 18. DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME 7. (FF) 14. (SLOW) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 74) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 75) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 12. (STO
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 61) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 50) 4. Program AE (see page 44) 5. White Balance mode (see page 46) OSD in CAMERA mode 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 63) 7. Manual focus (see page 62) 23 32 22 21 20 19 8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 59) REC 1 9. Zoom position
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:14 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 87) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. OSD in M.REC mode C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E D C E. Quality 2 2 / 2 4 0 B SF F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 96) 3 5 2 2 min I G. Print Mark (see pa
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00743E VP-D103(i)-UK (01~27) 5/3/04 9:15 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (VP-D103(i)/D105(i) only) 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 the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. START/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY Self Record using the Remote Cont
