Samsung VP-D391I/MEA Using Your Minidv Camcorder Abroad, Power sources, On TV colour systems

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USING YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER ABROAD

•Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.

•Before using your miniDV camcorder abroad, check the following items.

Power sources

The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V.

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

On TV colour systems

Your camcorder is an PAL-system-based camcorder.

If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an PAL-system-based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (PAL-NTSC format converter).

PAL-compatible countries/regions

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway,Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.

NTSC-compatible countries/regions

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.

You can make recordings with your miniDV camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world.

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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 What is Included with Your Minidv Camcorder Front & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Rear & Bottom View Using the Remote Control VP-D392 i /D395i only Preparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverHand Strap Precaution regarding the button-type battery Installing the BUTTON-TYPE BatteryAttaching the Core Filter Inserting / Ejecting the battery pack Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WABattery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Setting the operating modesTurning the miniDV camcorder on and off OSD 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-D395iONLYOSD 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-D395ionlyJoystick Month will be highlighted Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Turning the date and time display on/offOff Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Selecting the OSD Language Language JoystickViewing the Demonstration Demonstration Your camcorder so that you may use them more easilySetting 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 Stby SP Wide 10Sec 00030 To perform the backward search Move the Joystick Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal search Move the JoystickTo Stop Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Start Recording To the rightAuto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Move 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 WBDisplay mode is set to the selected mode Applying Visual Effects Visual EffectEmboss2 SepiaMirror Pastel2Setting the 169 Wide Mode 169 Wide Joystick or move the Joystick X to the right Using the Tele Macro MacroMove the Joystick / up or down to select Camera, then press Move the Joystick / up or down to select Macro, then pressSetting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS DIS function works only in Camera mode.Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC OffSelecting the Digital Zoom Zooming in and OUT with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom100x , 200x , 400x or 1200x , then press the Joystick Program AE, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2,Pastel1, Pastel2 Using the Colour Nite C.NITEBLC, Digital Zoom, Shutter, Exposure Tape Photo Recording Using the Light Light VP-D392 i /D395i only Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo Recording Visual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.Nite, 169 WideSearching 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-D392 i /D395i onlyForward frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D392 i /D395i onlyReverse Playback VP-D392 i /D395i only Reverse frame advanceAudio Dubbing VP-D392 i /D395i only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Setting the AV IN/OUT AV IN/OUT VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only ConnectionConnecting 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 tapeWhen Copying is Complete Copying a Camcorder Tape Onto a Video TapeUsing 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-D395ionly 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 Stored on the memory cardTaking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view the Multi Display Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Slide Show Photo imageProtection from Accidental Erasure Protect Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Using the JoystickMessage Do you want to delete? is displayed Deleting 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 operationPhoto1+2Copy 56min 16BIt Move the Joystick / up or down to select Memory, then press Marking Images for Printing Print MarkRemoving the Print Mark This File or All Files , then press the JoystickTurn 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 ImagesIeee 1394 data transfer Connecting to a DV Device DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etcConnecting to a PC Transferring IEEE1394 I.LINK-DV Standard Data ConnectionsRecording with a DV Connection Cable Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnaloguePress the Recording start/stop button to start recording Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection Using USB InterfaceUSB interface VP-D395i 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 Connecting to a PCUsing the Removable Disk Function Using the Web Camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesCleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsPower sources Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadOn TV colour systems Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting Menu Items Mode dAvailable Mode Specifi cations Model Name VP-D391i/VP-D3910/ VP-D392i/ VP-D395iPower 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 Site North AmericaRoHS compliant
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The Samsung VP-D391 is a versatile digital camcorder designed for users seeking a combination of quality performance and user-friendly features. Released in various models including the VP-D391/EDC and VP-D391/XEF, this camcorder stands out due to its compact design and practical functionality, making it an excellent choice for both amateur filmmakers and everyday users.

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The camcorder boasts a 34x optical zoom lens, allowing users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality. This is complemented by a 1200x digital zoom, providing even more versatility for capturing distant details. The lens is also equipped with a built-in autofocus system, ensuring sharp focus on moving subjects, an important feature for many users.

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Another notable characteristic is the convenience factor, as the device comes with a 2.7-inch color LCD screen. This screen allows for easy framing of shots and accessing the menu options without straining the eyes. Additionally, the shot transition features such as self-timer and various digital effects add a creative touch to the recordings.

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