Samsung VP-D385( i ) Basic Minidv Camcorder Operation, Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off

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preparation

BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION

Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off

 

Mode indicator

You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.

 

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.

Setting the operating modes

 

 

Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select switch

AV

DV

 

 

(VP-D385( i ) only) before operating any functions.

 

 

1. Press the MODE button to set Camera( ) or Player( ).

POWER

 

 

 

MODE

Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera ( ) mode

 

and Player ( ) mode.

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2. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only)

 

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Camera mode (

): To record movie or photo images on a tape. page 19

DC IN

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Player mode (

): To play movie or photo images on a tape. page 19

MODE button

-

M.Cam mode (

): To record movie or photo images on memory card.

 

 

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POWER switch

-M.Player mode ( ): To play movie or photo images on memory card. page 20

The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch (VP-D385( i ) only).

Mode Name

Camera Mode

Player Mode

M.Cam Mode

M.Player Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE button

 

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Select switch

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(VP-D385( i ) only)

M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode

M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode

The M.Cam Mode and the M.Player Mode are only available on the models, (VP-D385( i ) only).

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Precautions Safety warningsCamcorder, follow these basic safety precautions 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 batteryInserting / Ejecting the battery pack Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WBattery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Using a Household Power Source Connecting a Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Turning the miniDV camcorder on and offOSD in Camera Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Player 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 imagesSwitching the information display mode Using the Display ButtonChecking the remaining battery 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 Or Player Selecting the OSD Language LanguageJoystick Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Setting the Guideline Guideline Initial setting display menu settingTo exit, press the Menu button 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 Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette Basic recordingVarious Recording Techniques Making Your First Recording To cancel the Easy Q mode Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q ModeButtons unavailable during EASY.Q operation To zoom Zooming in and OUTTo zoom out 00030 Wide To perform the backward search Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal searchTo Start Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Stop 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 Selecting the Digital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom100x, 200x, 400x or 1200x, then press the Joystick 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 tapeCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape When Copying is CompletePlayer 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 fileNumber of Images on the Memory Card Image formatRecording time available 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 JoystickConnecting To a Printer Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMPictbridgeTM VP-D385i only Canceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesIeee 1394 data transfer Connecting to a PCSystem Requirements Recording with a DV Connection Cable Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnaloguePress the Recording start/stop button to start recording 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 Power sources Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadOn TV colour systems 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