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Digital Video Camcorder
SC-D371/D372/D375(H)/D975
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction
Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
US PATENT 4415844
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batte
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01227A USASAFETY 2/1/07 9:41 AM Page 1 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute DO NOT OPEN a risk of electric shock to persons. Explanation of Safety Related Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION RISK OF
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01227A USASAFETY 2/1/07 9:41 AM Page 2 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and 19. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the on the apparatus. CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static 16. POWER SOURCES: charges, Section 810 of the National
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01227A USASAFETY 2/1/07 9:41 AM Page 3 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21. POWER LINES: 25. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside a. When the power-supply cord or plu
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01227A USASAFETY 2/1/07 9:41 AM Page 4 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 28. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the expose this appliance to rain or moisture. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 29. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter against harmful interference in a resi
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) Notes and Safety Instructions..............................................5 (SC-D375(H)/D975 only).........................................................26 Getting to Know Your Camcorder.......................................7 Selecting the OSD Language (Language).............................27 Features...............................................................................
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording..........................................................43 Connection.........................................................................70 Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode.............................43 Copying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape......................70 Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ................................44 Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape onto a Selectin
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)...............................88 Connecting to a PC .................................................................96 Removing the Print Mark....................................................88 Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................96 Using the PC Camera Function............................................97 TM PictBridge (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)..........
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the Camcorder. 1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees from the Camcorder with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees so it is facing forward, you can close the LC
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding Camcorder Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not let the Camcorder get wet. Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. A
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Digital Data Transfer Function 1200x Digital Zoom Program AE with IEEE1394 Allows you to magnify an image up The Program AE enables you to By incorporating the IEEE 1394 to 1200 times its original size. alter the shutter speed and aperture (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data to suit the type of scene/action to Audio Enhancement transfer protocol and interconnectivity be filmed. Provides more power
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your Digital Video Camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. Audio/Video Cable (SB-LSM80) (AA-E9 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) 3. Audio/Video Cable AD43-00172A AD44-00116A AD39-00001A 4. Instruction Book / Quick Guide 4. Instr
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View % % ! ! (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) ^ ^ @ @ # # & & * * $ $ 1. Lens 6. Function Buttons Button (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) 2. Remote Sensor (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) œ œœ œ REW REC SEARCH – REV 3. Light (SC-D372/D375(H)/D975 only) √ √√ √ FF REC SEARCH + FWD 4. TAPE EJECT Switch √ √ ❙❙ PLAY/STILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW) 5. EASY.Q Button ➥page 35 C.NITE/LIGHT STOP MULTI (M
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View ! ! $ $ @ @ % % ^ ^ # # (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) 1. Q.MENU Button ➥page 20 3. OK Button 2. [ / ] (W / T) Button 4. Viewfinder … … † † W ( ) T ( ) 5. Speaker MENU / Q.MENU Move Up Move Down 6. Mode Switch (CARD/TAPE) Volume Up Volume Down (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) Wide / Adjust MF Tele / Adjust MF Wide / Adjust MF Tele / Adjust MF (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) [ Note ]
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View ! ! @ @ * * # # ( ( $ $ ) ) % % ^ ^ 1 1 & & 1. Zoom Lever 7. DC Jack Jacks 2. PHOTO Button ➥page 59 8. Jacks SC-D371/ D372 3. DISPLAY Button 9. Jack Cover IEEE1394 AV Jack 4. MENU Button 10.Cassette Door SC-D375(H)/ D975 5. Record Start/Stop Button 11. Hand Strap IEEE1394 USB AV Jack 6. Power Switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 11 11
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) # # ! ! $ $ % % @ @ 1. Lithium Battery Cover Usable Memory Cards (2GB Max) 2. Charging Indicator SC-D375(H)/D975 only 3. Memory Card Slot (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) 4. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release Switch MMC/SD 12 12
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) ! ! 8 8 @ @ # # 7 7 $ $ % % 6 6 ^ ^ 5 5 & & * * 4 4 ( ( 3 3 2 2 1 1 ) ) 1. PHOTO Button ➥page 59 10.œ œ❙❙ / ❙❙√ √ (Direction) Button ➥page 61 2. START/STOP Button 11. F. ADV Button ➥page 62 3. SELF TIMER Button ➥page 38 12. (STOP) Button 4. ZERO MEMORY Button ➥page 37 13.❙❙ (STILL) Button 5. PHOTO SEARCH Button 14.SLOW (❙√ √ ) Button 6. A.DUB Button ➥page 63 15.DATE/TIME
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The Hand Strap enables you to: - Hold the Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the [Zoom] and [Record Start/Stop] button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand Strap 1 2 3 Adjusting the Hand Strap 1. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook on the
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock 1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the Camcorder. 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the Camcorder. 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery. 4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover. Lithium Battery Installation for th
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01227A SCD371 USA~022 2/1/07 9:37 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery Pack only. ✤ The Battery Pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Blinking time Charging rate 1. Turn the [Power] switch to [OFF]. Once per second Less than 50% 2. Attach the Battery Pack to the Camcorder. Twice per second 50% ~ 75% 3. Connect the AC Power adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) to a wall Three times per secon
