Samsung D371W(i), VP-D371(i), D975W(i), D372WH(i) manual Getting to Know Your Camcorder, Features

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

■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-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

■Still Image Recording on a Tape Still image recording makes it possible to record a still image on a tape.

■Mega-pixel CCD (VP-D975W(i) only)

Your camcorder incorporates a 1.0 mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution 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.

■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 handshake, 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 X34(VP-D371(i)/D371W(i)/ D372WH(i)/D375W(i) only), X26(VP-D975W(i) only)

■Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(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-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only) Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Card.

■MMC/SD card slot (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only) MMC/SD card slot is able to use MMC(Multi Media Cards) and SD cards.

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Contents AD68-01227G Owner’s Instruction BookContents Setting the AV In/Out Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV Standard Data English Servicing & Replacement Parts Getting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesAccessories Supplied with Camcorder Basic AccessoriesCamera Front & Left ViewMenu Button T Button Left Side ViewJacks Start/Stop Button Hand Strap Power Switch Camera or PlayerRight & Top View Rear & Bottom View Usable Memory CardsRemote Control VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Preparation Hand Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapInstalling the Lens Cover after Operation Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverPrecaution regarding the Lithium Battery Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal ClockLithium Battery Installation Charging, Recording Times based on Model and Battery Type Charging the Lithium Ion Battery PackUsing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Battery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Preparation Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceAbout the Operating Modes Cam Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only For example Setting the White BalanceUsing the Quick Menu Camera ModeOSD in Player Mode Battery Level Visual Effects Mode page 52 EASY.Q WideOSD On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes Turning the OSD On Screen Display On/Off OSD in M.Player ModeTurning OSD On/Off Turning the Date/Time On/OffDisplays in this manual Initial Setting System Menu SettingSetting the Clock Clock Set Set the Power switch to Camera or PlayerBack Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Shutter Sound Off Selecting the OSD Language Language Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD Bright/LCD Colour Initial Setting Display Menu SettingOutdoors for example, you can adjust LCD Bright LCD Colour Displaying the Date/Time Date/Time Setting the TV Display TV Display Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette Adjusting the FocusUsing the Viewfinder Basic RecordingSelf recording Various Recording TechniquesGeneral recording Downward recording Upward recordingMaking your First Recording Unavailable buttons during operation Recording with Ease for Beginners EASY.Q ModeRecord Search REC Search Reviewing and Searching a Recording REC SearchŒœ REW button Basic Recording Zooming In and Out To Start Recording Using the Fade In and OutTo Stop Recording Using the Colour Nite Colour Nite Please disable 169 Wide mode to use this function. Using the Light VP-D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi onlyAdvanced Recording Selecting the Record Mode & Audio ModeCutting Off Wind Noise WindCut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Adjusting the Exposure When Recording Recommended Shutter Speeds when RecordingSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Manual Focus Auto FocusAuto Focus / Manual Focus Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes Program AE Setting the Program AE Setting the White Balance Outdoor or Custom WB, then press the OK button Applying Visual Effects Selecting the Visual Effects Setting the 169 Wide mode Using the Tele Macro Macro Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS BLC Off BLC On Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLCZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital ZoomStill Image Recording Searching for a still imagePlaying Back a Tape on the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD Bright/LCD Colour during PlaybackAdjusting the Volume PlaybackSlow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Various Functions while in Player ModePlayback Pause Picture Search Forward/ReverseReverse frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlyReverse Playback VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Forward frame advanceAudio Dubbing VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Sound2 Plays the dubbed sound Dubbed Audio PlaybackButton Sound1 Plays the original soundPlaying back on a TV Monitor Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input JacksTape Playback on TV Screen Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input JacksVoice + Function Audio Effect AV In/Out Move OK Select Menu Exit Connection When Copying is CompleteCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape To record from a TV When Recording Copying is CompleteRecording Copying onto a Camcorder Tape To record from a VCRInserting a Memory Card Digital Still Camera Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlyUsing a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not supplied Memory Card FunctionsMoving Image Image FormatStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card Photo ImageNumber of Images on the Memory Card Select the Image QualitySelecting the Photo Quality OK button Selecting the recording Photo Size VP-D975Wi onlyPress the Menu button Menu list will appearSetting the File Number Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card Viewing Photo Images Jpeg To view a Single ImageTo view a Slide Show To view the Multi DisplayProtection from accidental Erasure Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images Message Do you want to delete all? is displayed Deleting All Images at OnceFormatting a Memory Card Recording time available on the Memory Card Saving Moving Images onto a Memory CardRecording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Digital Still Camera Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Press the √ PLAY/STILL button Recording Photo Image from a Cassette Photo Copy Marking Images for Printing Print Mark Removing the Print MarkPrinting Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTM Connecting To a PrinterPictBridgeTM VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Selecting Images Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Canceling the PrintingSystem Requirements Connecting to a DV Device DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etcConnecting to a PC Ieee 1394 Data TransferVP-D371i/D371Wi D372WHi VP-D375Wi/D975Wi USB Interface VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Using USB InterfaceSelecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing DV Media PRO Program Program InstallationConnecting to a PC Disconnecting the USB CableUsing the PC Camera Function Using the removable Disk Function Using the USB Streaming FunctionSave REC MaintenanceAfter Finishing a Recording Usable Cassette TapesCleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsPAL-compatible Countries/Regions Power sourcesUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Colour systemMoisture Condensation TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display103 104 Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Camera Player Setting menu itemsMain Menu Sub Menu Functions Available mode Camera Player Models with a ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalogModel Name VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi SpecificationsAF/MF IndexBlue = Neutralbrown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlyUnited Kingdom Ellas Greece Fourlis Trade A.E.B.E Contact Samsung World Wide This Camcorder is Manufactured by