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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/ VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/
D353(i)/D354(i)/ D353(i)/D354(i)/
D355(i) D355(i)
AF Auto Focus
AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device
CCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCD
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
This product meets the intent of 89/336CEE 73/23CEE
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE. 93/68CEE
AD68-00839M
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions .................................................. 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................................ 11 Features ............................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .................................................................12 Front & Left View................................................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Basic Recording ...................................................................... 35 Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35 Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................35 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .........................................................................36 Hints for Stable Image Recording ......................
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ENGLISH Contents Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................65 Selecting the Digital Effects ............................................................................66 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom..................................................................67 Setting the Digital Zoom..................................................................................67 Photo Image Recording .....................
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ENGLISH Contents Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................91 Select the Image Quality.................................................................................91 Number of Images on the Memory Card........................................................91 Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality...................................................................92 Memory File Number.................................................
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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 1 inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the 2 LCD screen. Open the LCD screen with your LCD finger. open knob 3. Recording when looking at the 3 LCD screen from the top. 4 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 5 5.
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only) VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorised copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. 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 respecti
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Battery Pack It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at SAMSUNG service centre. 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 inserted, it will automatica
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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 to sunlight. 2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precaution 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 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time 00:00 1.JAN.2005 to on. When this occurs, replace the Li
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. 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) data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer
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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 (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Audio/Video Cable 4. Audio/Video Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Battery 5. Instruction Book (CR2025) 6. Lithium Battery for Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D3
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 6. EASY.Q button 7. Function buttons 1. Lens 2. LED light (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/ D355(i) only) 8. TFT LCD screen 3. Remote sensor (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/ D355(i) only) 4. S-Video jack 9. IR(Infrared) light 5. Internal MIC 1. Lens 5. Internal MIC 8. TFT LCD screen 2. LED light 6. EASY.Q button 9. IR(Infrared) light (see page 48) (see page 40) (VP-D353(i)/ 7. Function buttons D354(i)/D355(i) PLAYER CAMERA M.Player (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 5. Focus adjustment knob 1. DISPLAY 6. Viewfinder 7. COLOR NITE 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM SHUTTER (VP-D351(i)/ 3. Speaker D352(i) only) 4. Mode switch (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) 7. COLOR NITE/ LED LIGHT (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/ D355(i) only) 1. DISPLAY (see page 25) 5. Focus adjustment knob 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM 6. Viewfinder (see page 44/see page 75) 7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER 3. Speaker (see page 47) (VP-D351(i)/D352(i) only) 4. Mode switch (MEMORY CA
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. NITE PIX switch DV 7. TAPE EJECT DV IEEE1394 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) 8. Zoom lever USB 9. PHOTO button 3. MENU button USB USB AV (VP-D352(i)/ 10. Jacks D353(i)/D354(i)/ MIC D355(i) only) 11. Hand strap hook 4. Start/Stop button AV AV 5. Power switch 12. Jack cover MIC 13. Cassette door External 6. DC jack MIC 1. NITE PIX switch 7. TAPE EJECT 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) 8. Zoom lever 3. MENU button 9. PHOTO button (see page 68) 4. Start/
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory card slot (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) 4. Battery release only) 1. Lithium battery cover 2. Charging indicator 5. Tripod receptacle 1. Lithium battery cover 2. Charging indicator 3. Memory card slot (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) 4. Battery release 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) VP-D353(i) only VP-D354(i)/355(i) only VP-D353(i) VP-D354(i)/355(i) Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stic
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) 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 (see page 68) 10. Direction ( / ) (see page 73) 2. START/STOP 11.F. ADV (see page 74) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 12. (STOP) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 42) 13. (STILL) 5.
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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. - Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand Strap 1 2 3 1. Insert the Hand strap into the Hand strap hook on the front side of the Camcorder and pull its end through the hook. 2. Insert your hand into the
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ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Battery Installation for the Internal Clock ✤ 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 operation from the time of installation. ✤ ✤ When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the Date/Time indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/T
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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. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC Cord. 2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket. [ Notes ] You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power Switch Power adapter. The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your
