Samsung SC-D354 Instructions d'exploitation

Digital VideoCamcorderSC-D351/D352/D353/D354/D355I ENGLISH IAF Auto FocusCCD Charge Coupled DeviceLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayOwner's Instruction B

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety InstructionsPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.Over rotation may cause damage to the inside ofthe hinge

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Toview the Multi Display1. Setthe Power switchto PLAYER.2. Setthe Mode switch to MEMORYCA

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH+ The protection function works only in M.Player mode.÷ You can protect important images fr

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Using Quick Menu: Protect÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply usi

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH+ The Delete function works only in M.Player mode.+ You canerase the still images and movin

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Using Quick Menu: Delete÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply usin

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH÷ The Format function works only in M.Player mode.÷ You can use the memory format functions

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)÷ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory card.+ The screenformat o

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH+ The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.÷ You can play the moving picture

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simp

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH Is[] 25rain+ This function worksonly in Player mode.+ You can record still images from a c

Notes and Safety InstructionsLENGLISH ITelevision programs,video tapes, DVD titles,films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)+++1.2.3.4.5.6.7.The photo copy function works only in Player mode.Youcan copy still imag

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH I+ The Copy Tofunction works only in M.Player mode.+ You cancopy selectedor all images sto

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)÷ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)print format.+ Youcan auto

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Using Quick Menu: Print Mark÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply usingthe Me

[ ENGLISH ]PictBridge TM (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Printing Your Pictures' Using the PictBridge_M+ PictBridgeTMfunction worksonly in MPlayer mode.÷

PictBridge TM (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Date/Time, then pre

[ ENGLISH ]Maintenance÷ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.÷ When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack, leaving the pack

MaintenanceI ENGLISHCleaningthe Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display squ

[ ENGLISH ]Maintenance+ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.÷ Before using your Camcorder abroad, check the following items.

Troubleshooting+ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and expense of

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety Instructions• It is recommended to use originalbattery pack that is available at SAMSUNG service center.• Make sure that t

[ ENGLISH ]TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.CanYM.PlayerModes (SC-D353/D354/D355only)Display Blinki_ informsthat... ' ActionThere is no

Troubleshooting+ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contactyour nearest Samsung authorized service center.Symptom ' Explanation/Sol

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[ ENGLISH ]Warranty (SEA users only)SAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective m

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[ENGLISH]THIS CAMCORDERIS MANUFACTURED BY:SERVICE DIVISION400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864)*Samsu

Notes and Safety InstructionsI ENGLISHDo not film with the camera lens pointingdirectly at the sun.Directsunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Ooupled De

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety Instructions1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the Battery pack or AC adapter

Getting to Know Your CamcorderLENGLISH I• Multi OSD LanguageYou can select the desired OSD language among English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, P

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your CamcorderMake sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.Basic Accessoriest

I ENGLISH IGetting to Know Your Camcorder1. Lens2. LED light($C-D352/D354/D355 only)3. Remote sensor(SC-D354/D355 only)4. S-Video jack&internal MI

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your Camcorder1. DISPLAY 5. Focus adjustment knob6. Viewfinder2. MACRO/PB ZOOM 7. COLOR NITESHUTTER3. Speaker (SC-D351/D353

Getting to Know Your Camcorder1. NITE PIX switch(SC-D352/D354/D355only)2. Menu selector3. MENU button --4. Start/Stopbutton5. Powerswitch--6. DCjack7.

[ ENGLISH ]Notices and Safety mnstructionsRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER(OR BACK) NO

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your CamcorderRea _tto ;...3. Memory card slot($C-D353/D354/D355only)4. Battery release1. Lithium battery cover2. Chargi

Getting to Know Your CamcorderI ENGLISH1. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER4. ZERO MEMORY5. PHOTO SEARCH6. A.DUB7. _ (FF)8. 441(REW)9. I_ (PLAY)10. Dire

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has beencorrectly adjusted before you begin your recording.The Hand strapenab

PreparationI ENGLISHBattery Installationfor the Internal Clock÷ The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; ev

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder.- The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor

PreparationI ENGLISH+ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on- The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.- How ofte

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationTable of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.÷ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfi

I ENGLISH IPreparationBattery Level DisplayThe battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20

I ENGLISH IPreparation1. Battery level (see page 23)2. Digital effects mode(see page 65)3. EASY.Q (see page 40)4. DIS (see page 61)5. Program AE (see

PreparationI ENGLISH I1. Photo quality2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator3. Image counterTotalnumber of recordable still images.4. Image recording and loa

[ ENGLISH INotices and Safety instructionsVENTILAT_ON:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation toensure reliable operation of th

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting+ The Language function works in Camera/Player/MCam/MPlayer modes.+ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, F

System Menu SettingI ENGLISH I+ Clock setup works in CameraiPlayer/M.Oam/M.Piayer modes.4, The Date/Time isautomatically recorded onto a tape.Before r

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting¢ The Remotefunction works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Hayer modes.• The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the

I ENGLISH ISystem Menu Setting+ The Beep Sound function works in CameralPlayerlMOamlMPlayer modes.•;, You canturn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, e

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting+ The Shutter Soundfunction works in both Player and M.Cam modes.+ Youcan turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, wit

System Menu SettingI ENGLISH I+ Before you begin: Make Sure that there is notape inserted in the Camcorder. (see page 36)+ Demonstration automatically

[ ENGLISH ]Display Menu Setting+ This function works in Camera/Ptayer/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.• 'four Camcorder is equippedwith a 2.36 inch color Liq

Display Menu SettingI ENGLISH I+ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Ptayer/M.Cam/M.PMyermodes.+ The date and time apeautomaticatIy recorded on a s

[ ENGLISH ]Display Menu Setting+ The TV Display function works in Camera/Ptayer/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.+ Youcan select the output path of the OSD (On Scr

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH+ In the PLAYER mode,the Viewfinder will workwhen the LCD screen is closed.•;, In the CAMERA mode, the Viewfinder will work wh

[ ENGUSH ]Notices and Safety instructions14, UGRTNtNG:For added protection of this OAMCORDER during a lightningstorm or when it is left unattended and

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force.As it may cause a malfunction.÷ Do

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH I+ While recording, it isvery important to hold the Camcorder correctly.•;, Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the h

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.1. General recording,2. Downwa

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)Insert a cassette. (see page 36

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The EASY.Qmode works only in Camera mode.+ The EASY.Qmode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings.t. Setthe Power

I ENGLISHBasic RecordingWhen a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in the STBY modefor more than 5 minutes without being used,it will switch

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both Camera and Player modes.÷ Youcan mark a point on a tape that you want to returnto f

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH I+ The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode.•;, When you use the SelfTimer function on the remotecontrol, the record

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The Zoom function works in both Camera and MCam modes.+ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH I+ The FADE function works only in Camera mode.+ You cangive your recording a professional look by using special effectssuch

Notices and Safety mnstructions22, To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.23, if

[ ENGLISH ]Basic RecordingBLC works in both Camera and M.Oam modes.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject i

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH+ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode.•;. Shutter speed can be controlled, allowingyou to record slow moving

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode.+ The LED light enables you to recorda subject in dark places withou

Basic RecordingI ENGLISH+ The Nite Pixfunction works in both Camera and MCam modes.4, The Nite Pixfunction enables you to record a subject in darkness

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The Power Nite Pix function works only in Camera mode.•;, The Power Nite Pix function can record a subject more brightly i

Advanced RecordingI ENGLISHSetting menu itemsMain Menu Sub Menu ' FunctionsCamera Program AEWhite BalanceDigital EffectDISDigital ZoomTape Photo

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingMain Menu Sub Menu ' FunctionsCameraDisplay LCD BrightLCD ColorDate/TimeTV DisplaySystem Clock SetRemote QBeep Sound

Advanced RecordingFunctionavailability in each ModeequestedeDISDISDigitalZoom APHOTO(TAPE) XColorNiteShutter ADigital functionsPHOTO Color NiteDigital

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingThe Record Modefunction works in both Camera and Player (DV IN) modes.This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standa

Advanced RecordingI ENGLISH+ The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.•=, This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit

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[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes.Usethe WindCut whenrecordinginwindy placess

Advanced Recordingi ENGLISH i+ You canset Shutter Speed only in Camera mode.÷ The Exposure functionworks in both Camera and M.Cam modes.÷ Quick menu i

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.¢ In most situations, it is better to use the

Advanced RecordingJ ENGLISH+ The White Balancefunction works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.+ The White Balance isa recording function that preserves

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingUsing Quick Menu: White Balance+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by usingthe Menu selector.4, Quick menu

Advanced RecordingI ENGLISH+ The DIS function works only in Camera mode.+ DIS (Digital image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shakin

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingUsing Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer(DIS)+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Men

Advanced RecordingI ENGLISH I+ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode.4, The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertu

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingSetting the ProgramAE1. Setthe Power switchto CAMERA.S ...

Advanced RecordingJ ENGLISH+ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.•;, The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your

ContentsLENGLISH IUsing the Viewfinder ...

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingSelecting the Digital Effects1. Setthe Power switchto CAMERA.2. Setthe Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)3. Pr

Advanced RecordingI ENGLISH+ Zoom works only in Camera mode.Selecting the Digital Zoom+ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitalty, up to 900x when c

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode.[]1. Setthe Power switchto CAMERA.2. Setthe Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D3

PlaybackI ENGLISH+ The playback function worksonly in Player mode.4, You can monitor the playback pictureon the LCD screen.1. Set the Power switch to

[ENGLISH]Playback+ The Speakerworks only in Player mode.+ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Spea

PlaybackI ENGLISH+ The playback function worksonly in Player mode.Playback on the LCD Screen+ Itis practicalto view atape usingthe LCD screen whenin a

[ENGLISH]PlaybackConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks+ _u can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the Camco

PlaybackI ENGLISH+ This function works only in Player mode.+ The PLAY, STILL, STOP,FF, REWbuttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote control.

[ENGLISH]PlaybackFrame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SC-D354/D355 only)Press the EADV button on the remote control while in still mode.- Vide

I ENGLISHPlayback+ The Playback Zoom function works in Player mode.4, The Playback Zoom function enables you to magnify the playback or still image.1.

[ ENGLISH ]ContentsApplying DigitaIEffects...

[ENGLISH]Playback+ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode.+ AV in/out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display it

PlaybackI ENGLISHI÷ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode.•=.Youcannot dub soundon a pre-recordedtape in LPor 16 bit mode.+ You can add

[ENGLISH]Playback1. Setthe Power switch to PLAYER.2. Setthe Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)3. Insertthe dubbed tape and press the MENU b

IEEE 1394 Data TransferLENGLISH IConnecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)• Connecting to other DV standard products.A standard DV con

[ ENGLISH ]IEEE 1394 Data TransferSystem Requirements• CPU: faster Intel® Pentium IllTM450MHz compatible.• Operating system: Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac

I ENGLISH IUSB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)Transferringa Digital Image through a USB Connection÷ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.

[ ENGLISH ]USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)Selecting the USB Device (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)÷ USB Select function worksonly in M.Player mod

I ENGLISH IUSB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)Setting the USB Communication Speed (SC-D353/D354/D355only)+ Toensure proper communication betwe

[ ENGLISH ]USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)4- To play back MPEG moving pictures recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transferred thr

I ENGLISH IUSB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)Using the PC Camera Function+ To usethe PC Camera function, the DV Driver,Video Codec and Direct

LENGLISH IContentsSelectingthe ImageQuality...

[ ENGLISH ]USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)Using the USB Streaming Function+ To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH+ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the Camcorder.Memory STICK Functio

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Inserting and Ejecting the Memory CardInserting the Memory card1. Setthe Power switchto O

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card÷ The still images that you recorded are saved in J

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)+ Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Oam/M.Playermodes. (SC-D354: 32MB/

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH÷ You canselect the quality of a still images to be recorded.Select the Image Quality1. Set

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by usin

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH÷ File number settingworks only in MCam mode.÷ File numbers are given to images in the orde

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)1.2.3.You may take still images while in MCam mode and store the images on the Memory car

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)I ENGLISH÷ This function works only in MPlayer mode.You can playback and view still images recorded