Samsung VP-D385( i ), VP-D382H, VP-D382( i ), VP-D381( i ) Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder

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key features of your miniDV camcorder

FEATURES OF YOUR NEW MINIDV CAMCORDER

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 photo images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (VP-D385( i ) only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

Tape Photo Recording on a Tape Tape photo recording makes it possible to record a photo image on a tape.

800K pixel CCD (VP-D385( i ) only) Your camcorder incorporates a 800K pixel CCD. Photo images can be recorded to a memory card.

1200x Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size.

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Audio Enhancement

Provides more powerful sound with the Real Stereo and Audio Effect features.

Colour TFT LCD

A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS compensates for any hand shaking, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.

Various Visual Effects

The Visual Effects allow you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.

Back Light Compensation (BLC) The BLC function compensates for a bright background behind a subject you're recording.

Program AE

The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.

High Power Zoom Lens Power Zoom lens allows users to magnify the subject clearly up to 34x.

Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D385( i ) only)

•Using memory card, you can easily record and playback standard photo images.

•You can transfer standard photo images on the memory card to your PC using the USB interface.

Moving Image Recording on a Memory Card (VP-D385( i ) only) Moving image recording makes

it possible to record video onto a memory card.

MMC/SD card slot (VP-D385( i ) only)

MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Safety warningsPrecautions Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotate it to the best angle to record or playServicing & Replacement Parts Correct Disposal of This ProductContents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback 100 USB Cable What is Included with Your Minidv CamcorderExact appearance of each item may vary by model Lens Cover Lens Cover Strap Tape* OptionFront & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in Jack Rear & Bottom ViewUsing the Remote Control VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Hand Strap Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverPreparation Attaching the Lens CoverInstalling the BUTTON-TYPE Battery Precaution regarding the button-type batteryCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackInserting / Ejecting the battery pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Battery Level DisplayBattery Pack Management Using a Household Power Source Connecting a Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Turning the miniDV camcorder on and offOSD in Player Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Camera Mode OSD in M.Player Mode Screen Indicators in M.CAM / M.PLAYER Modes VP-D385 i onlyOSD in M.Cam Mode Movie images Photo imagesChecking the remaining battery Using the Display ButtonSwitching the information display mode Using the Joystick Handling Quick Menus with the JoystickQuick Menu In Camera /Player modes Quick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes VP-D385 i onlyTurning the date and time display on/off Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Display illustrations in this manualOff Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Joystick Selecting the OSD Language LanguageOr Player Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration To exit, press the Menu button Initial setting display menu settingSetting the Guideline Guideline Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD Colour LCD Bright LCD ColourInitial settingdisplay menu setting Displaying the Date / Time Date / TimeSetting the TV Display TV Display Various Recording Techniques Basic recordingInserting / Ejecting a Cassette Making Your First Recording Buttons unavailable during EASY.Q operation Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q ModeTo cancel the Easy Q mode To zoom out Zooming in and OUTTo zoom 00030 Wide To perform the backward search Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal searchTo Stop Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Start Recording Auto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Press the JoystickSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio Mode Advanced recordingCutting OFF Wind Noise Windcut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Real Stereo Setting the Program AE Program AE Sand HighSetting the White Balance White Balance Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WBApplying Visual Effects Visual Effect Emboss2 SepiaMirror Pastel2Setting the 169 Wide mode 169 Wide Mirror Visual EffectUsing the Tele Macro Macro Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS DISUsing Back Light Compensation Mode BLC 100x, 200x, 400x or 1200x, then press the Joystick Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital ZoomSelecting the Digital Zoom Using the Colour Nite C.NITE Using the Light Light vp-d382 i /d382H/d384/d385 i only Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo Recording Visual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.NiteSearching for a Photo Image on a Tape Photo Search Playback Playing Back a Tape on the LCD ScreenPicture Search Forward/Reverse Various Functions while in Player ModePlayback/Pause Slow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i onlyForward frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i onlyReverse Playback VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Reverse frame advanceAudio Dubbing vp-d382 i /D382H/d385 i only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Press the Menu button Setting the AV In/Out AV In/Out VP-D381i/D382i/D385i onlyConnection Menu list will appearConnecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Playing Back on a TV ScreenConnecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback the tapePlayer When Copying is CompleteCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape Using the VOICE+ Function Voice+ function works only in Player mode.To record from a VCR When Recording Copying is CompleteRecording Copying onto a Camcorder Tape To record from a TVDigital still camera mode VP-D385ionly Using a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not suppliedStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card Movie image fileRecording time available on the Memory Card Image formatNumber of Images on the Memory Card Setting the File Number File No Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view a Slide Show Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Single Image To view the Multi DisplayProtection from accidental Erasure Protect Message Do you want to delete? is displayed Using the JoystickDeleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Move up the Joystick to select DeleteDeleting All Images at Once Message Do you want to delete all? is displayedFormatting a Memory Card format Recording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Saving moving images onto a Memory CardRecording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Joystick Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image Before operationPhoto copy function works only in Player mode. Removing the Print Mark Print mark indicator and number of prints are displayedMarking Images for Printing Print Mark This File or All Files, then press the JoystickPictbridgeTM VP-D385i only Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMConnecting To a Printer Canceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesSystem Requirements Connecting to a PCIeee 1394 data transfer Press the Recording start/stop button to start recording Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalogueRecording with a DV Connection Cable USB interface VP-D385i only USB Connection Speed depending on the SystemEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing the Software DV Media Pro Programme Before you startDisconnecting the USB Cable Using the Removable Disk FunctionUsing the Web Camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesBlue screen On TV colour systems Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadPower sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting menu items ModeAvailable Mode Specifications Model Name VP-D381i/ VP-D382i/ VP-D382H/ VP-D384/ VP-D385iPower sources united kingdom only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveUnited Kingdom Ελλασ Greece Fourlis Trade Α.Ε.Β.Ε Contact Samsung world wide Country Contact Centre  Web SiteRoHS compliant