Samsung SC D351 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder  
SC-D351/D352/D353/D354/D355  
Features......................................................2  
Notes and Safety Instructions ....................3  
Getting to Know Your Camcorder...........4  
Playback..............................................7  
Basic Recording............................................8  
Maintenance........................................8  
Troubleshooting...................................9  
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Notes and Safety Instructions  
Notes regarding the battery pack  
Notices regarding Copyright  
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.  
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.  
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program 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 the Video Head Cleaning  
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To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.  
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video  
heads may be dirty.  
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.  
Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.  
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation  
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the  
Camcorder.  
Note regarding the Lens  
for example:  
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When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from  
outside to inside during winter.)  
Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.  
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).  
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When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside  
to outside during the summer.)  
Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder  
2. If the  
(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the Camcorder for at least two  
1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.  
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the  
Camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.  
hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack  
removed.  
2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.  
3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.  
Notes regarding Camcorder  
1. 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.  
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen  
1. The LCD screen has been  
2. Do not let the Camcorder get wet.  
manufactured using high precision  
technology. However, there may be  
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.  
tiny dots (red, blue or green in color)  
that appear on the LCD screen.  
These dots are normal and do not  
Notes regarding the Battery Pack  
affect the recorded picture in any way.  
2. When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or  
outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.  
If this occurs, we recommend using the Viewfinder.  
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen.  
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Use only an approved Battery pack to replace a Battery pack.  
Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.  
To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when 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 inserted, it will  
automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.  
Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.  
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may damage it.  
A brand new Battery pack is not charged.  
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Notes regarding the Hand Strap  
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To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand  
strap is properly adjusted.  
Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could  
damage it.  
Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.  
Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The Battery pack  
may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Front & Left View  
1. Lens  
2. LED light  
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)  
6. EASY Q button  
3. Remote sensor  
(SC-D354/D355 only)  
4. S-Video jack  
7. Function buttons  
1. Lens  
5. Internal MIC  
2. LED light  
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)  
6. EASY Q button  
7. Function buttons  
8. TFT LCD screen  
PLAYER CAMERA M.Player (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
3. Remote sensor  
(SC-D354/D355 only)  
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EASY Q  
REC SEARCH –  
REC SEARCH +  
FADE  
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: REW  
REV  
4. S-Video jack  
: FF  
FWD  
: PLAY/STILL  
: STOP  
S.SHOW(SLIDE SHOW)  
MULTI DISP.  
5. Internal MIC  
BLC  
8. TFT LCD screen  
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder  
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video  
camera.  
Basic Accessories  
8. USB Cable  
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
2. AC Power Adapter  
(AA-E8 TYPE)  
(SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)  
4. Audio/Video Cable  
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter  
(AA-E8 TYPE)  
3. AC cord  
9. Software CD  
(SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)  
3. AC Cord  
10. Lens Cover  
4. Audio/Video Cable  
5. Instruction Book  
6. Lithium Battery for  
11. Lens Cover Strap  
5. Instruction Book  
6. Lithium Battery  
7. Remote Control  
8. USB Cable  
(CR2025)  
Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only)  
or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)  
11. Lens Cover Strap  
10. Lens Cover  
9. Software CD  
7. Remote Control  
(SC-D354/D355 only)  
12. S-Video Cable  
13. Memory Stick  
Basic Accessories  
12. S-Video Cable  
13. Memory Stick (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Left Side View  
1. DISPLAY  
2. MACRO/PB ZOOM  
3. Speaker  
4. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE)  
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
5. Focus adjustment knob  
6. Viewfinder  
1. DISPLAY  
5. Focus adjustment knob  
6. Viewfinder  
7. COLOR NITE  
2. MACRO/PB ZOOM  
SHUTTER  
(SC-D351/D353  
only)  
3. Speaker  
4.  
7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER  
(SC-D351/D353 only)  
7. COLOR NITE/  
LED LIGHT  
(SC-D352/D354/  
D355 only)  
7. COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT  
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)  
Mode switch  
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
Right & Top View  
1. NITE PIX switch  
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)  
1. NITE PIX switch  
2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)  
3. MENU button  
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)  
DV  
7. TAPE EJECT  
DV  
IEEE1394  
2. Menu selector  
(VOL/MF)  
8. Zoom lever  
USB  
9. PHOTO button  
4. Start/Stop button  
5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)  
6. DC jack  
3. MENU button  
USB  
USB  
AV  
(SC-D352/D353  
D354/ D355  
only)  
10. Jacks  
MIC  
11. Hand strap hook  
4. Start/Stop button  
5. Power switch  
AV  
AV  
7. TAPE EJECT  
12. Jack cover  
MIC  
8. Zoom lever  
13. Cassette door  
External  
MIC  
6. DC jack  
9. PHOTO button  
10. Jacks  
11. Hand strap hook  
12. Jack cover  
13. Cassette door  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Rear & Bottom View  
1. Lithium battery cover  
2. Charging indicator  
3. Memory card slot  
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
4. Battery release  
3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
4. Battery release  
5. Tripod receptacle  
1. Lithium battery cover  
2. Charging indicator  
Memory Card slot (Usable Memory Card)  
SC-D355 only  
SC-D353/D354 only  
5. Tripod receptacle  
Memory Stick  
Memory Stick PRO  
Memory Stick  
Memory Stick PRO  
SD/MMC  
Remote Control  
1.PHOTO  
11. F. ADV  
2.START/STOP  
3.SELF TIMER  
4.ZERO MEMORY  
5.PHOTO SEARCH  
6.A.DUB  
12. (STOP)  
13. (STILL)  
18. DISPLAY  
1. PHOTO  
2. START/STOP  
3. SELF TIMER  
17. Zoom  
4. ZERO MEMORY  
5. PHOTO SEARCH  
6. A.DUB  
14.  
(SLOW)  
16. X2  
15. DATE/TIME  
7.  
(FF)  
15. DATE/TIME  
16. X2  
14.  
(SLOW)  
8.  
9.  
(REW)  
(PLAY)  
13.  
12.  
(STILL)  
(STOP)  
11. F. ADV  
10. Direction  
7.  
(FF)  
17. Zoom  
8. (REW)  
9. (PLAY)  
10. Direction (  
18. DISPLAY  
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)
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Playback  
Tape Playback  
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks  
The playback function works only in Player mode.  
You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.  
Playback on the LCD Screen  
Video input-Yellow  
Audio input  
1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the  
S-Video input  
VCR  
(left)-White  
Audio/Video cable.  
It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors.  
Audio input  
(right)-Red  
The yellow jack: Video  
The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono  
The red jack: Audio(R)  
Camcorder  
Playback on a TV Monitor  
TV  
Audio/Video  
2. Connect a TV to the VCR.  
To play back a tape, the television must be NTSC compatible.  
We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the Camcorder.  
Antenna  
S-Video  
3. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.  
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks  
4. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
1. Connect the Camcorder and TV with the Audio/Video cable.  
5. Turn on both the TV and VCR.  
S-Video input  
Video input-Yellow  
Audio input  
(left)-White  
Camcorder  
The yellow jack: Video  
The white jack: Audio(L)-mono  
The red jack: Audio(R)  
- If you connect to a monaural TV, connect the yellow jack  
(Video) to the video input of the TV and the white jack  
(Audio L) to the audio input of the TV.  
Set the input selector on the VCR to Line.  
Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.  
TV  
Audio input  
(right)-Red  
6. Play the tape.  
Audio/Video  
S-Video  
Playback  
2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.  
You can play the recorded tape in Player mode.  
3. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
1. Connect a power source and set the Power switch to  
PLAYER.  
4. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to Video.  
Refer to the TV user’s manual.  
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
3. Insert the tape you wish to play back.  
5. Play the tape.  
4. Using the  
/
(REW/FF) buttons, find the first position you  
wish to play back.  
Notes  
5. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.  
You may use an S-Video (optional) cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-Video  
connector on your TV.  
If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically.  
Even if you use an S-Video (optional) cable, you need to connect an audio cable.  
Note  
If you connect the cable to the Audio/Video jack, you will not hear sound from the Camcorder's  
speakers.  
The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.  
If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack  
(Audio L).  
If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, you may use S-Video for better quality.  
The S-Videoterminal transmits video only. Connect audio cables for sound.  
If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the  
white jack(Audio L).  
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Basic Recording  
Making your First Recording  
1.Connect a power source to the Camcorder.  
(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)  
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Insert a cassette.  
2.Remove the Lens cover.  
3.Set the Power switch to CAMERA.  
Open the LCD screen.  
Set the Mode switch to TAPE.  
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
Make sure that STBY is displayed.  
If the write protection tab of the cassette is open(set to  
save), STOP and Protection! will be displayed.  
Release the write protection tab to record.  
Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen or Viewfinder.  
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording  
time.  
Notes  
4.To start recording, press the Start/Stop button.  
REC  
is displayed on the LCD screen.  
Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent  
unnecessary battery power consumption.  
To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.  
STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder  
Cleaning the Video Heads  
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square  
block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears.  
(blue screen)  
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.  
Notes  
Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.  
- If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.  
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SD-D353/D354/D355 only)  
3. Insert the cleaning tape.  
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.  
4. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
5. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.  
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.  
Self Diagnosis Display  
Display Blinking  
slow  
Informs that...  
Action  
the Battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one.  
When the remaining time on the tape  
Tape end! slow  
Prepare a new one.  
is about 2 minutes.  
Tape end!  
no  
Change to a new one.  
Insert a tape.  
the tape reached its end.  
No Tape!  
there is no tape in Camcorder.  
slow  
If you want to record, release  
the protection.  
Protection! slow  
the tape is protected from recording.  
slow the Camcorder has some mechanical  
fault.  
1. Eject the tape.  
....D  
L
C
2. Set to OFF.  
3. Detach the battery.  
4. Reattach the battery.  
* If unresolved contact your local  
samsung service center.  
R
moisture condensation has formed in  
the Camcorder.  
slow  
see below.  
Moisture Condensation  
If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the Camcorder,  
on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.  
To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the Camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor.  
If there is moisture inside the Camcorder,  
(DEW) is displayed. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.  
Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery.  
Leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room.  
Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)  
Direct Print Related Messages  
Display  
Blinking  
slow  
Informs that...  
Action  
Display  
Paper error  
Explanation  
There is no Memory card in  
the Camcorder.  
There is a problem with the paper.  
No Memory Card!  
Insert a Memory card.  
No paper  
Paper Jam  
Ink error  
No Ink  
Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
The paper jammed during printing.  
There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory  
Memory Full!  
No image!  
slow  
slow  
to record.  
card. Erase recorded image.  
There is a problem with the ink cassette.  
The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.  
Turn off the printer and turn it back on.  
There are no images recorded  
on the Memory card.  
Record new images.  
Print error  
File error  
You attempted to print an image that was made with another  
camcorder, has a different format, or was edited on a computer.  
The Memory card is record  
protected.  
Release the write protect tab  
on the Memory card.  
Write protect!  
Protect!  
slow  
slow  
When you try to delete to  
protected image.  
Cancel the protection of  
image.  
Format a Memory card or  
insert Memory card recorded  
on this Camcorder.  
The Camcorder can not  
playback.  
Read error!  
slow  
Format a Memory card or  
change to a new Memory card.  
Write error!  
slow The Camcorder can not record.  
The Memory card needs to  
Format a Memory card.  
(see page 101)  
Not Formatted!  
Now deleted...  
slow  
format.  
Wait until delete has been  
finished.  
slow When progressing file delete.  
Eject and re-insert the  
memory card  
Memory Card  
error!  
If inserted Memory Card is not  
slow  
recognized by the Camcorder.  
Try another Memory Card  
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