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Digital Video Camcorder
SC-D351/D352/D353/ SC-D351/D352/D353/
D354/D355 D354/D355
AF Auto Focus AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device CCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display LCD
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this ,
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for
, ,
future reference.
AD68-00839F
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................. 6 ..............................................................6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..................................... 11 ........................................................11 Features .............................................................................................................. 11 ......................................................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Basic Recording................................................................... 35 ........................................................................35 Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35 ( )........................................................................................35 Viewfinder Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................65 Digital Effects ...........................................................................65 Selecting the Digital Effects............................................................................66 ............................................................................................66 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom.................................
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ENGLISH Contents Selecting the Image Quality..................................................................................91 .........................................................................................................91 Select the Image Quality ................................................................................91 ....................................................................................................91 Number of Images on the Memory Card ................
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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 1. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD 2. 2 screen. . Open the LCD screen with your finger. LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the 3. 3 LCD screen from the top. 4. 4 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from t
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program DVD materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Notes regarding Moisture Condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmo
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Battery Pack It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at SAMSUNG service center. , Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to , record. CAMERA STBY( ) To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when 5 , , you are not operating it. If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape , ins
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the Lens Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. , Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). ( ) CCD Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder 1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing 1. , towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight or near a window 2. exposed to sunlight. 3. 2. Do not pick up the
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery 1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; 1. , even if the Battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. 2. The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. / , , 3. When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time "12:00 AM JAN.1,2005", (CR2025) indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN.1,2005 when you set the Date/Time to o
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer TM IEEE1394(i.LINK :Ilink , protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed DV ( ), , data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various imag
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. (AA-E8 ) 2. AC Power Adapter 3. (AA-E8 TYPE) 4. AUDIO/VIDEO 3. AC Cord ( / ) 4. Audio/Video Cable 4. Audio/Video Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Battery 5. 5. Instruction Book (CR2025) 6. Lithium Bat
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 6. EASY.Q button 1. Lens 7. Function buttons 2. LED light (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 8.TFT LCD screen 3. Remote sensor (SC-D354/D355 only) 4. S-Video jack 9. IR (Infrared) light 5. Internal MIC (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 1. Lens 1. . 2. LED light (see page 48) (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 2. LED ( 48 ) ( SC-D352/D354/D355) 3. Remote sensor (SC-D354/D355 only) 3. .( SC-D354/D355) 4. S-Video jack 4. S . 5. Internal MIC 5. . 6. EASY.Q button (see pa
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 5. Focus adjustment knob 1. DISPLAY 6. Viewfinder 7. COLOR NITE 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM SHUTTER 3. Speaker (SC-D351/D353 only) 4. Mode switch (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 7. COLOR NITE/ LED LIGHT (SC-D352/D354/ D355 only) 1. DISPLAY (see page 25) 1. ( ) 25 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM (see page 44/see page 75) 2. MACRO /PB ZOOM ( 44 /75 ) 3. Speaker 3. 4. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 4. (MEMORYCARD / TAPE ) ( SC-D353/D354/D355) 5. Fo
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. NITE PIX switch (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) DV 7. TAPE EJECT DV IEEE1394 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) 8. Zoom lever USB 9. PHOTO button 3. MENU button USB USB AV (SC-D352/D353 10. Jacks D354/ D355 MIC only) 11. Hand strap hook 4. Start/Stop button AV AV 5. Power switch 12. Jack cover MIC 13. Cassette door External 6. DC jack MIC 1. NITE PIX switch (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 1. ( SC-D352/D354/D355) 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF) 2. ( / ) 3. MENU butt
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 4. Battery release 1. Lithium battery cover 2. Charging indicator 5.Tripod receptacle 1. Lithium battery cover 1. 2. Charging indicator 2. 3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. ( ) SC-D353/D354/D355 4. Battery release 4. 5. 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) SC-D353/D354 only SC-D355 only SC-D353/D354 SC-D355 Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory S
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only) SC-D354/D355 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME 7. (FF) 14. (SLOW) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO (see page 68) 11. F. ADV (see page 74) 1. PHOTO ( ) ( 68 ) 11. F.ADV ( ) 74 2. START/STOP 12. (STOP) 2. START/STOP ( ) / 12. (STOP) ( ) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 13. (STILL) 3. SELF TIMER ( ) 13
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ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 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. - , ZOOM ,START/STOP( / ) - Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand Strap 1 2 3 1. Insert the Hand strap into the 1. Hand strap hook on the front side of the Camcorder and 2. , pull its end throu
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ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Battery Installation for the Internal Clock ✤ , AC ✤ The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the Battery pack or AC Power adapter is removed. ✤ , , 6 ✤ The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under ✤ , / normal operation from the time of installation. "12:00 AM JAN.1,2005", CR2025 ✤ When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN
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ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder. - The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor recording. - The Battery pack: used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the 1. AC Cord. 2. 2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket. [ Notes ] You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power Switch Power adapter. The plug and wall socket type may differ , according
