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Digital Video Camcorder
SC-D351/D352/D353/D354/D355
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.
US PATENT 4415844
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important PARTS INSIDE, REFER SE
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNAGROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, so
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. cable system. b. If any liquid has been spill
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. should be used.
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................................................................................................................. 11 Features ..................................................................................................................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Basic Recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 35 Using the Viewfinder ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................35 Adjusting the Focus.......................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Applying Digital Effects...............................................................................................................................................................................................................65 Selecting the Digital Effects .................................................................................................................................................................................................66 Zooming In and Out with
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ENGLISH Contents Selecting the Image Quality .......................................................................................................................................................................................................91 Select the Image Quality......................................................................................................................................................................................................91 Number of Images on the Memo
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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 inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1 1. LCD screen closed. 2 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger. LCD open knob 3 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Recor
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized 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 respective holders. Notes regarding Moisture Condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmosph
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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 center. ■ 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 automatically turn its
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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 12:00 AM JAN.1,2005 when you set the Date/Time to on. When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ■ Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language among English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, 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 a PC, making it possible to produce or edit
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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 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (AA-E8 TYPE) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord AD43-00136A AD44-00090A AD39-00076A 4. Audio/Video Cable 4. Audio/Video Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Battery (CR2025) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Battery f
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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 (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 8. TFT LCD screen 3. Remote sensor (SC-D354/D355 only) 4. S-Video jack 9. IR(Infrared) light 5. Internal MIC (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 1. Lens 6. EASY.Q button 8. TFT LCD screen (see page 40) 2. LED light (see page 48) 9. IR(Infrared) light (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 7. Function buttons (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) PLAYER CAMERA M.Player (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3.
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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 3. Speaker (SC-D351/D353 only) 4. Mode switch (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 7. COLOR NITE/ LED LIGHT (SC-D352/D354/ D355 only) 1. DISPLAY (see page 25) 6. Viewfinder 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM (see page 44/see page 75) 7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER (see page 47) (SC-D351/D353 only) 3. Speaker 7. COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT (see page 48) 4. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) (SC-D3
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. NITE PIX switch (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) DV 7. TAPE EJECT DV IEEE1394 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) 8. Zoom lever USB 9. PHOTO button 3. MENU button USB USB AV (SC-D352/D353 10. Jacks MIC D354/ D355 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 8. Zoom lever (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 9. PHOTO button 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) (see page 68)
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory card slot 4. Battery release (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 1. Lithium battery cover 2. Charging indicator 5. Tripod receptacle 1. Lithium battery cover Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) 2. Charging indicator SC-D355 only SC-D353/D354 only 3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) Memory Stick 4. Battery release Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 5. Tripod receptacle SD/MMC 16 16
