Samsung SC-D381 user manual 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 (SC-D383/D385 only)

You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

Photo Recording on a Tape You can record a photo image on a tape.

680K pixel CCD (SC-D383/D385 only)

Your camcorder incorporates a 680K 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.

Audio Enhancement

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

Color TFT LCD

A high-resolution color 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 (SC-D383/D385 only)

•Using a 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 (SC-D383/D385 only)

Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a memory card.

MMC/SD card slot (SC-D383/D385 only) MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder SC-D381 SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Safety warningsImportant safety instructions Ventilation Power Sources Power Lines User Installer Caution FCC WarningPrecautions Adjusting the LCD ScreenServicing & Replacement Parts Contents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback Ieee 1394 Data Transfer What is Included with Your Minidv Camcorder Front & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in Jack Rear & Bottom ViewUsing the Remote Control SC-D382/D385 only Display buttonHand 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.Cam Mode OSD in M.Player ModeChecking 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 SC-D383/D385 onlyTurning the date and time display on/off Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Display illustrations in this manualOr Player Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound To exit, press the Menu button Selecting the OSD Language LanguageJoystick Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Initial setting display menu setting Setting the Guideline GuidelineAdjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD Color LCD Bright LCD ColorInitial 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 Menu button 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 FocusRecommended Shutter Speeds when Recording Setting the Shutter Speed & ExposureSetting the Shutter Speed Setting the ExposureSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio Mode Advanced recordingCutting 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 DIS function works only in Camera mode.Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC Off BLC OnZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital ZoomUsing the Color Nite C.NITE Tape Photo RecordingUsing the Light Light SC-D382/d383/d385 only Light function works only in Camera and M.Cam mode.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 SC-D382/D385 onlyReverse Playback SC-D382/D385 only Frame Advance To play back frame by frame SC-D382/D385 onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 only Forward frame advanceAudio Dubbing SC-D382/d385 only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect PLaying BacK a Tape on a Tv scReen Connecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input JacksConnection Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Play back the tapePlayer When Copying is CompleteCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape Using the VOICE+ Function Voice+ function works only in Player mode.Digital still camera mode SC-D383/D385 only Using a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not suppliedStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card Movie image fileRecording time available on a 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 Move the Joystick Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image Before operation0033023 Marking Images for Printing Print Mark Removing the Print MarkTurn your printers power off Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMConnecting To a Printer Select switch to CardCanceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesSystem Requirements Connecting to a PCIeee 1394 data transfer Recording with a DV Connection Cable Press the Recording start/stop button to start recordingUSB interface SC-D383/D385 only USB Connection Speed depending on the SystemEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing the Software DV Media Pro Program Before you startDisconnecting the USB Cable Using the Removable Disk FunctionUsing the PC camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesBlue screen On TV color systems Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadPower sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting menu items ModeAvailable Mode Specifications Model Name SC-D381/ SC-D382 / SC-D383/ SC-D385Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantySamsung RoHS compliant