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  • Samsung SC-D385 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 1
    Digital Video Camcorder user manual SC-D381 SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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    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
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    in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your miniDV CAUTION camcorder, follow
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    . Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to
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    CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. G ROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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    may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or
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    eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part with the instructions, may cause Problems." This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FCC Warning The user
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    or the like. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. notes and safety instructions NOTES REGARDING THE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING • To ensure normal
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    and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. • Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack. SERVICING & REPLACEMENT PARTS • Do not attempt to service this camcorder yourself. • Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. • Refer
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    bottom view 11 Using the remote control (SC-D382/D385 only) 12 Using the hand strap & lens cover 13 Installing the button-type battery 14 Using the battery pack 17 Connecting a power source 18 Basic miniDV camcorder operation 19 Screen indicators in camera/player modes 20 Screen indicators in m.Cam
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    quickly for a desired scene (setting the zero memory) (SC-D382/D385 only) 39 Self record using the remote control (setting the self timer) (SC-D382/D385 only) 40 Reviewing and searching a recording 41 Using the fade on and off 42 Auto focus / manual focus 43 Setting the shutter speed & exposure 44
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    in Player mode 65 Audio dubbing (SC-D382/D385 only) 66 Dubbed audio playback (Audio Select) 67 Audio effect 68 Playing back a tape on a TV screen 70 Copying a camcorder tape onto a video tape 71 Using the voice+ function 72 Using a memory card (usable memory card) (not supplied) 73 Structure of
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    ) IEEE 1394 DATA TRANSFER USB INTERFACE (SC-D383/D385 only) 92 MAINTENANCE 98 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 82 Recording moving images (mpeg) on a memory card 84 Playing the moving images (mpeg) on a memory card (m.Play select) 85 Recording an image from a tape as a photo image 86 Copying a photo
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    Audio/Video Cable AD39-00001A USB Cable (SC-D383/D385 only) AD39-00132D Software CD (SC-D383/D385 only) AD46-00097A User Manual AD68-02562A Quick Start Guide AD68-02563A Button-type Battery for Remote Control (Type: CR2025) (SC-D382/D385 only) AD43-10130H Remote Control (SC-D382/D385 only
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    FRONT & LEFT VIEW 5 1 6 2 OPEN 7 3 4 8 1 Lens 2 Remote sensor (SC-D382/D385 only) 3 Light (SC-D382/D383/D385 only) 4 OPEN switch 5 EASY Q button ➥page 36 6 Display ( ) button 7 TFT LCD screen 8 Internal microphone Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during
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    miniDV camcorder LEFT SIDE VIEW MENU 1 W 2 T 3 DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. 4 5 6 7 8 CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1 MENU button 2 Joystick Select ), (W/T) ➥page 23 3 Recording start/stop button 4 Jack cover (AV/DV jack) 5 Built-in speaker 6 Select (CARD-TAPE) switch (SC-D383/D385
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    RIGHT & TOP VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 AV DV POWER MODE CHG 1 Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever 2 PHOTO button ➥pages 60,76 3 Recording start/stop button 4 POWER switch VOL 6 7 5 Jack cover (DC IN, USB (SC-D383/D385 only) jack) 6 Cassette compartment cover 7 Hand strap English _0
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    know your miniDV camcorder REAR & BOTTOM VIEW 1 2 3 4 AV DV POWER MODE CHG DC IN 5 6 7 1 AV jack 2 MODE button 3 Mode indicator (Camera ( ) / Player ( 4 DC IN Jack 5 DV (IEEE1394) jack 6 Charging (CHG) indicator 7 USB jack (SC-D383/D385 only) 8 Memory card slot (SC-D383/D385 only) 9 Tripod
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    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (SC-D382/D385 only) 1  2 3  4 5  6  7  8  9    1 PHOTO button ➥pages 60,76 2 REC button 3 SELF TIMER button ➥page 39 4 ZERO MEMORY button ➥page 38 5 PHOTO SEARCH button remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder. English _11
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    preparation This section provides information on using this miniDV camcorder: such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to set up the operation and screen indicators in each mode. USING THE HAND STRAP & LENS COVER It is very important to ensure that
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    INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Button-type battery installation for the remote control (SC-D382/D385 only) 1. Pull out the button-type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow. 2. Position the button-type battery in the button-type battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
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    use of your miniDV camcorder. Insert Eject U se only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occured due to using unapproved batteries. 14_ English BATT
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    times shown in the table are based on model SC-D385. (Times for SC-D381/D382/D383/D385 are almost the same.) Battery Time Charging time Recording time • The time is only for reference. Figures shown in the table are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ IA-BP80W Approx
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    using. • Ambient temperature. • How often the zoom function is used. • Type of use (camcorder/camera/with LCD screen etc.) • It is recommended that you have several batteries available. • To check the remaining battery charge, press and hold the Display ( ) button. ➥page 21 • The charging time will
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    instructions. • When purchasing a new battery pack, we recommend buying the same battery pack that is provided with this camcorder. The battery pack is available at SAMSUNG retailers. • When the battery MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player ( ). 1 POWER AV DV POWER MODE CHG 2 English _17 VOL
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    To play movie or photo images on a memory card. ➥pages 20, 77 and 84 • The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch (SC-D383/D385 only). Mode Name Camera Mode Player Mode M.Cam Mode M.Player Mode tMvkOl DE button tvkl tvkl tvkl tvkl tvkl tvkl
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    No Tape ! 12 5 Record Speed Mode ➥page 44 13 6 Zero Memory ➥page 38 17 Real Stereo ➥page 46 18 Zoom Position * ➥page 37 21 19 14 (SC-D382/D385 only) 19 Date/Time ➥page 32 20 W T 15 7 Time counter (movie recording time) 20 Manual Focus * ➥page 42 19 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2008 C.Nite 1/30
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    MNoemToapryeC! ard ! 4 19 W T 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2008 4 number of recordable photo images) 3 CARD (Memory Card) Indicator 4 Light ➥page 59 (SC-D382/D383/D385 only) • OSD indicators shown here are based on model SC-D385. • The screen to the left is an example; it is different from the actual
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    • Full display mode: All information will appear. • Minimum display mode: Only operating status indicators will appear. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Checking the remaining battery • Press and hold the Display ( ) button while charging with the power off. After a while, the charging status
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    the MENU button. ✪ Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the Exposure in Camera ( ) mode 1. Press the STBY SP 10Sec Auto Exposure STBY SP 10Sec Manual Exposure DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. 0:00:00 60min S 16Bit 0:00:05 60min S
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    Status Input OK Camera ( ) Mode Exposure Focus Shutter Fade Return / Selection / Exit the menu Player ( ) Mode STOP - REW FF PLAY - STOP REW FF PAUSE - STOP REW FF FF STOP REW FF REW - STOP REW FF PLAY PAUSE PLAY PLAY PLAY Quick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes (SC-D383/D385 only) Joystick
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    illustrations in this manual - OSD illustrations of SC-D385 are used in this manual. - Some of the OSD items shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual items on your camcorder. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode System
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    )  (SC-D382/D385 only) • The remote function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 • The remote function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. CARD TAPE (SC-D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D385 only
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    beep. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) sound is off. 26_ English CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language
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    up or down to select "On" or "Off", then press the Joystick. 6. To exit, press the MENU button. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language Demonstration � On � On � On � English � On
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    messages. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( prior notice. 28_ English CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language
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    aspect ratio on the LCD screen. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. Camera Mode System Clock Set Remote Beep Camera Mode System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language Demonstration Off ✔ On Move Select MENU Exit SAMSUNG Camcorder is... 34x Optical Zoom 1200x Digital
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    miniDV camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera recorded on the images. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Display Guideline LCD
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    camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust: - "LCD Bright" - "LCD Color" 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera recorded. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode
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    the following conditions: - When the built-in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead. - If the movie or photo recording was made before setting the date/time in the miniDV camcorder. • The DATE/TIME button exists on the remote control as well. (SC-D382/D385 only) Press it once to display the date
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    up or down to select "On" or "Off", then press the Joystick. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Display Guideline LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time TV Display � Off � Off � On Move Select MENU Exit
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    excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction. 1 2 • Do not use any tape other than DV cassettes. OPEN 1. Connect a power source and slide the OPEN switch. • The cassette compartment cover opens automatically inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the camcorder. 34_ English
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    YOUR FIRST RECORDING 1. Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥page 17 (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ➥pages 14,17 • Insert a cassette. ➥page 34 • If you want to record on a memory card, insert the OPEN VOL memory card. (SC-D383/D385 only) ➥page 72 MENU 2. Remove the lens cover
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    miniDV camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera EASY.Q is set releases the DIS function. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. OPEN M 1/
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    Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18 • Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. • This miniDV camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital manual focus, then zoom in or out during recording. ➥page 42 • The minimum possible distance between camcorder
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    FOR A DESIRED SCENE (SETTING THE ZERO MEMORY)  (SC-D382/D385 only) • The zero memory function works in both Camera and Player modes. ➥page 18 • You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to
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    the self timer function before recording, press the SELF TIMER button again. CARD TAPE (SC-D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. • Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and miniDV camcorder. • The remote control maximum range is 4 to 5m (13 to17 ft
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    SEARCHING A RECORDING • The Rec Search function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18 • Used to review previously recorded images or to find a point to record a new image in the STBY mode. Record Search (Joystick) 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set
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    of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Before recording, press the Joystick and then move the Joystick () to the right. • Move the Joystick () to the right
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    by adjusting the focus manually. a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others c d CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the Joystick. • Quick menu will appear. 4. Move the Joystick down (▼) to select the "Manual
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    the Joystick. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the Joystick. • Quick is selected, manual changes are applied first. • The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • The camcorder returns to the
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    function works in both Camera and Player modes. ➥page 18 • This camcorder records sound in two CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Record Rec Mode
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    Make sure windcut plus is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Record Rec Mode Audio Mode WindCut Plus Real Sterco Off Auto ✔ On Move Select MENU Exit STBY SP
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    CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera Stereo ( S ) indicator is displayed. CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Record Rec Mode Audio Mode WindCut Plus Real Sterco Off ✔ On
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    of the selected mode is displayed. • When the "Auto" mode is selected, no indicator is displayed. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Camera Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16:9 Wide Macro DIS � Auto � Auto � Off � On � Off
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    Program AE function will not operate in EASY.Q mode. • The Program AE cannot be set when the Shutter Speed or the Exposure is set to manual. 48_ English
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    of the selected mode is displayed. • When the "Auto" mode is selected, no indicator is displayed. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Camera Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16:9 Wide Macro DIS � Auto � Auto � Off � On � Off
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    that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using "Manual Focus" ➥page 42 3. Press the Joystick. • The white EASY.Q mode. • It is recommended that you set "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting white balance. ➥ paper MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. STBY SP 1A6r:t9 Wide 10Sec
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    Joystick. • The display mode is set to the selected mode. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV AV MODE POWER CHG BATT. Camera Mode Camera Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16:9 Wide Macro DIS Off ✔ Art Mosaic Sepia Negative Mirror
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    not available while DIS or C.Nite is in use. (Once "DIS" or "C.Nite" is set, "Mosaic", "Mirror", "Emboss2", "Pastel1" or "Pastel2" mode will be released.) • "Digital Zoom" is not available in the "Mosaic", "Mirror", "Emboss2" , "Pastel1" or "Pastel2" mode. 52_ English
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    naturally only when the TV supports the 16:9 aspect ratio. • This product is set to 16:9 wide by the factory default. CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) CHG BATT. 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. • The
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    focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 cm (19.7 inches) to 100 cm (39.4 inches). CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE 1. Set the Select switch to Card or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). CHG BATT. 3. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear
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    Camera mode. ➥page 18 • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder vehicle CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera (
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    background. 1. Set the Select switch to Card or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. Auto � Off � On � Off � Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode Camera BLC Digital Zoom C.Nite Light Off ✔ On Move Select MENU Exit 16:9 Wide STBY
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    may deteriorate depending on how much you digitally zoom in on the subject. Selecting the Digital Zoom CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. • The menu list
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    C.Nite mode will be released. 58_ English CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. Camera Mode Camera Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16:9 Wide Macro DIS � Auto � Auto � Off � On � Off � Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode Camera BLC Digital Zoom C.Nite Light Off ✔ 1/30 1/15
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    SC-D382/d383/d385 only) • The Light function works only in Camera Card or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 not place the camcorder into the carrying limited. (up to 2m (6.6ft)) Camera Mode Camera BLC Digital Zoom C.Nite Light Off ✔ On
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    (SC-D383/D385 only) DV POWER MODE 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera camcorder can also record photo images on a memory card. ➥page 76 • Press PHOTO button on the remote control. Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control records the tape photo image with automatic focusing (SC-D382/D385
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    (SC-D382/D385 only) - In STOP mode, press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control. When the indictor blinks / on the screen, use the (rewind) or (fast forward) button to search for a desired image. • You can find a photo image of your choice and copy it to the memory card. (SC-D383/D385 only
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    adjustment method is the same procedure as used in Camera mode. ➥page 31 Adjusting the Volume • When Video cable is connected to the camcorder, you cannot hear sound from the built-In speaker and cannot adjust the volume. 62_ English CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. MENU W T DV
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    only in Player mode. ➥page 18 • The PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF and REW buttons are located on the remote control (SC-D382/D385 only), all of whose functions can also be operated with the Joystick on the camcorder. • The F.ADV (Frame advance), X2 and SLOW buttons are located on the remote control only
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    playback Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SC-D382/D385 only) • Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in pause mode. - Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the F.ADV button or button. - The F.ADV function works in pause mode only. • To resume normal
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    SC-D382/d385 only) • This feature enables you to dub your voice through the internal microphone or other audio equipment connected to the camcorder onto a pre-recorded camcorder to TAPE. (SC-D385 only) 2. Press camcorder SC-D382/D385 only> You can not use the Audio Dubbing function while
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    the Joystick down (▼). When you play back added sound "Sound[2]" or "MIX[1+2]", you may experience a loss of sound quality. 66_ English CARD TAPE (SC-D383/D385 only) MODE CHG BATT. Player Mode Tape Photo Search Photo Copy Audio Select Audio Effect � Sound[1] � Off Move Select MENU Exit
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    various playback effects to audio signals stored on a tape. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). Player Mode Tape Photo Search Photo Copy better audio effects. • Audio effect function is not available with DV connection. English _67
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    Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 3. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). 4. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to Video. • Refer to the TV user's manual. 5. Play the tape. ➥page 69 Camcorder AV DV POWER MODE CHG Signal flow Audio/Video Cable If you connect
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    TV set. 6. Play the tape. Play back the tape Antenna Camcorder AV DV POWER MODE CHG Signal flow Audio/Video Cable 1. Connect a power source. 2. Insert the tape you wish to play back. 3. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 4. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). 5. Move
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    . 2. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 3. Press the MODE button to set VCR Player ( ). Camcorder 4. Insert a new video tape in your VCR. AV DV 5. Connect the camcorder to your VCR with the Audio/Video cable. • Connect the Audio/Video cable to the input jack on your VCR
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    + is available only when the Audio/Video cable is connected. If a different cable (DV or USB cable (SC-D383/D385 only)) is connected, Voice+ function recorded tape. • Sound is transferred from the internal microphone on this camcorder to the connected AV device, when using the Voice+ function. So
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) • This camcorder can use SD memory cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. • The memory card stores and
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    the camcorder, keep it in a soft case to prevent static shock. • The data stored on the memory card may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • RS-MMC or Mini
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Image format Photo image • Photo images are compressed name of a file/folder stored in the memory card) using a PC. This camcorder may not recognize modified files. Number of Images on the Memory Card Photo Size 800x600 128MB Approx. 600 256MB
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    the next number in the sequence. - "Reset": When there are no files stored on the memory card, the file numbering starts from 0001. 1. Set the Select switch to Card. 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear. 4. Move the Joystick up or down
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card • You may take photo images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on the memory card. ➥page 18 • You can take photo images using the remote control. 1. Set the Select switch to Card. 2. Press the MODE
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    M.Player mode. ➥page 18 You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memory card. • Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the menu. ➥page 84 1. Set the Select switch to Card. 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) • The Protection function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 • You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you format the camcorder write protection tab on the memory card is set to LOCK,
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    (Delete) • The Delete function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 • You can erase the photo images and moving images recorded on the memory card. • To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection. • Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images carefully before
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Deleting All Images at Once 1. Set the Select switch to Card. 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). • The last recorded image appears. • If there are no recorded images on the memory card, "No image!" is displayed. 3. Move the Joystick left or
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    • Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting. • A memory card with the protection tab set to save will not be formatted. ➥page 72 • Do not format the memory card on a PC. "Not formatted!" message may appear if a memory card formatted on a PC is inserted in the camcorder. English _81
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card • You may record moving images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on a memory card. ➥page 18 • You can record moving images with audio on a memory card. • The screen format of the moving image to be
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    images) can be recorded up to 2 GB per a moving file. • Before using the recording a moving image function, check whether the memory card is inserted into the camcorder. • MENU button is not available while recording a moving image. To use MENU button, stop recording. Recording a moving image is not
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card (M.Play Select) • The moving Images playback function works only in M. Player mode. ➥page 18 • You can play the moving images on a memory card. • The playback picture will be of higher quality if it is
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    it as a photo image on a memory card. Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a memory card into your camcorder. 1. Set the Select switch to to the memory card are saved in 640x480 format. • Number of images you can save varies depending on the image resolution. VOL PHOTO AV DV POWER MODE
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    digital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only) COPYING A PHOTO IMAGE FROM A TAPE TO A MEMORY CARD (PHOTO COPY) • The photo copy function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18 • Using the search function, you can automatically take photo images from tapes recorded in your miniDV camcorder and record
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    Mark) • The print mark function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 • This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. • You can automatically print images recorded on a memory card with a printer supporting DPOF. • Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the
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    pictbridgeTM (SC-D383/D385 only) Printing Your Pictures - Using the PictBridgeTM • PictBridgeTM function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 • By connecting the camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory card directly to the printer with
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    Printing. Turning your camcorder off during printing might damage data on the memory card. • Printing photo images is supported. Moving images are not available for printing. • You can set various printing options depending on the printer. • Please refer to the user's manual of the printer for
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    . To connect to a DV device (such as a DVD camcorder) which has a 6-pin jack, use a DV 4-pin-to-6pin cable. To connect to another device which has a 4-pin jack, use a DV 4-pin-to4pin cable. • With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format, allowing high quality
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    camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB (SC-D383/D385 only) cables. It may not operate properly. • The IEEE1394 cable (DV cable) is sold separately. • Moving image software is commercially available. • Most DV ) (camera mode) is not available when in DV (IEEE1394) mode. • When using this camcorder as
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    a Digital Image through a USB Connection • The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) • You can transfer a recorded file on a Memory Card to your PC via a USB connection. • If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (DV Driver, Video
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    playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not operate properly. • In M.Cam or M.Player mode, be sure that the memory card is inserted into camcorder before connecting USB cable. • If no memory card or an unformatted memory card
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    SC-D383/D385 only) Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) • USB connect function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 • Using the USB cable, you can connect your camcorder to a computer to copy your moving images and photo images from the memory card to use the camcorder as a PC camera, USB Stream
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    from this miniDV camcorder with the USB cable on your PC. • You have to install "DV Driver", "Video Codec" and "DirectX 9.0" to run DV Media Pro properly. • For moving images playback on a PC, install software in this order :DV Driver - DirectX 9.0 - Video Codec • For PC camera install software in
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    USB interface (SC-D383/D385 only) Connecting to a PC VOL 1. Connect a USB cable to the usb jack on the PC. • If a USB cable is connected to the camcorder's USB jack, the Audio/Video cable is disabled. AV DV 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the camcorder. (USB
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    • To use the PC camera function, DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC. ➥page 95 • When you connect to a web site that provides video chatting functions, you can use your camcorder to participate. • When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as net
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    . Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images. 3. Turn the miniDV camcorder off. 4. Disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack. • Open the LCD panel of the camcorder and slide down the BATT. Release switch, on the left side of the body, to remove
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    • Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner. • Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the cleaning cassette's instructions for detailed information. If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Center. (blue
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    camcorder. If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video with your miniDV camcorder and view pictures on the
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    Eject the tape. 2. Turn the camcorder off. 3. Eject the battery pack. 4. Insert the battery pack. * If unresolved contact your local Samsung service center. See page 102 Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D383/D385 only) Display No Memory Card! Memory full! No image! Write protect
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    troubleshooting • If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Recording start/stop button does not operate while recording. The camcorder shuts off automatically. Charge runs
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    Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital Zoom C.Nite Selecting the Color Nite Light  Selecting the Light Tape Photo Search Searching pictures recorded on a tape Photo Copy Copying photo images from a cassette to memory card a memory card Format Formatting the memory card Camera Mode
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    user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice. • The models, SC-D381/D382 use Tape exclusively. The models, SC-D383/D385 have two storage media, Tape and Card
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    specifications Model Name: SC-D381/ SC-D382 / SC-D383/ SC-D385 System Video signal NTSC Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, 12/16b PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP:
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    by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This
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    If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com RoHS compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in
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