Samsung VP D352 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/

D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i)

VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/

D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i)

Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

CCD

LCD

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

This product meets the intent of

Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

89/336CEE 73/23CEE

AD68-00839M

93/68CEE

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Contents

Basic Recording ...................................................................... 35

Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35

Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................35

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .........................................................................36

Hints for Stable Image Recording.........................................................................37

Recording with the LCD Screen .....................................................................37

Recording with the Viewfinder ........................................................................37

Various Recording Techniques..............................................................................38

Making your First Recording .................................................................................39

Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)....................................................................40

Record Search (REC SEARCH).....................................................................41

Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ...............................42

Self Record using the Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)..........43

Zooming In and Out...............................................................................................44

Using the Tele Macro.............................................................................................44

Using the Fade In and Out....................................................................................45

To Start Recording ..........................................................................................45

To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out) ...................................................45

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)......................................................46

Using the Color Nite Shutter .................................................................................47

Using the Color Nite Shutter with LED Light (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ....48

Nite Pix (0 lux recording).......................................................................................49

Power Nite Pix.......................................................................................................50

Advanced Recording............................................................... 51

Use of various Functions.......................................................................................51

Setting Menu Items.........................................................................................51

Functions availability in each Mode................................................................53

Selecting the Record Mode...................................................................................54

Selecting Audio Mode ...........................................................................................55

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) .......................................................................56

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure.................................................................57

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording..........................................57

Auto Focus/Manual Focus ....................................................................................58

Auto Focusing .................................................................................................58

Manual Focusing.............................................................................................58

Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................59

Using Quick Menu: White Balance.................................................................60

Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)..............................................................61

Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)..........................................62

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ....................................63

Setting the Program AE..................................................................................64

Using Quick Menu: Program AE.....................................................................64

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Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................65

Selecting the Digital Effects ............................................................................66

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom..................................................................67

Setting the Digital Zoom..................................................................................67

Photo Image Recording ........................................................................................68

Searching for a Photo Image..........................................................................68

Playback .................................................................................. 69

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen..............................69

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback..........................................69

Controlling Sound from the Speaker.....................................................................70

Tape Playback.......................................................................................................71

Playback on the LCD Screen..........................................................................71

Playback on a TV Monitor...............................................................................71

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks................................71

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks....................72

Playback..........................................................................................................72

Various Functions while in Player Mode ...............................................................73

Playback Pause ..............................................................................................73

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse).................................................................73

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)..........73

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)...74

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) .............74

Reverse Playback (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)....................................74

Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) .................................................................75

AV In/Out (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only) ..........................................76

Audio Dubbing (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)................................................77

Dubbing Sound ...............................................................................................77

Dubbed Audio Playback........................................................................................78

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ......................................................... 79

USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) .. 81

Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)......... 87

IEEE 1394

USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Memory Stick (Optional Accessory)......................................................................87

Memory Stick Functions .................................................................................87

Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card........................................................88

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ......................................89

Image Format..................................................................................................89

Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................................................................89

Selecting the Built-in Memory (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only) .....................................90

Using Quick Menu: Memory Type ..................................................................90

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Contents

Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................91

Select the Image Quality.................................................................................91

Number of Images on the Memory Card........................................................91

Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality...................................................................92

Memory File Number.............................................................................................93

Taking Photos........................................................................................................94

Viewing Still Images ..............................................................................................95

To view a Single Image...................................................................................95

To view a Slide Show......................................................................................95

To view the Multi Display.................................................................................96

Protection from accidental Erasure.......................................................................97

Using Quick Menu: Protect.............................................................................98

Deleting Still Images and Moving Images.............................................................99

Using Quick Menu: Delete............................................................................100

Formatting the Memory Card..............................................................................101

MPEG Recording ................................................................................................102

Saving Moving Picture Files onto a Memory Card.......................................102

MPEG Playback ..................................................................................................103

Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select ................................................................104

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image .......................................105

Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card .....................................106

Copy to (Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in Memory)

(VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)....................................................................................107

Marking Images for Printing ................................................................................108

Using Quick Menu: Print Mark......................................................................109

PictBridge (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i) only).....................110

PictBridge

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i)

Maintenance ......................................................................... 112

After Finishing a Recording.................................................................................112

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...........................................................113

Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...........................................................................114

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 115

Specifications ........................................................................ 118

Index...................................................................................... 119

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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. LCD screen closed.

2. Standard recording using the

LCD screen.

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Open the LCD screen with your

finger.

LCD

open

knob

3. Recording when looking at the

LCD screen from the top.

4. Recording when looking at the

LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording when looking at the

LCD screen from the left.

6. Recording with the LCD screen

closed.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only)

VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i

Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other

programme materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorised 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 atmospheric temperature may cause condensation

to form inside the Camcorder.

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 the winter.)

When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot

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location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

2. If the

(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the

Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the

cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.

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.

2. 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.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Battery Pack

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It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at

SAMSUNG service centre.

Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to

record.

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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.

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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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Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.

Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells.

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The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.

When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

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.

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Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video

heads.

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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).

Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder

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.

2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.

3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen

1. The LCD screen has been

manufactured using high precision

technology. However, there may be

tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour)

that appear on the LCD screen.

These dots are normal and do not

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.

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

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could damage it.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery

1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings;

even if the Battery pack or AC adapter is removed.

2. The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under

normal operation from time of installation.

3. When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the Date/Time

indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time

to on.

00:00 1.JAN.2005

When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with a new one

(type CR2025).

4. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of reach of children.

Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor

immediately.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician

has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having

the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

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Multi OSD Language

You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.

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Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and

interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) data transport port, both moving

and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit

various images.

™

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USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

(VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

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PHOTO

The photo function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in camera

mode.

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900x Digital Zoom

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Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.

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Colour TFT LCD

A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability

to review your recordings immediately.

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Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at

high magnification.

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Various Digital Effects

The digital effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various

special effects.

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Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're

recording.

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Program AE

The program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type

of scene/action to be filmed.

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NITE PIX

The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.

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Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

- Using Memory card, you can easily record and playback standard still images.

- You can transfer standard still images on the Memory card to your PC using the

USB interface.

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MPEG Recording (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory card.

Multi Memory Card Slot (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

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Multi Memory card slot is able to use Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MMC and

SD.

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Built-in Memory (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

You can use digital still camera functions without a separate external Memory card,

using the built-in memory installed in your Camcorder.

(VP-D354(i): 16MB/VP-D355(i): 64MB)

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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

4. Audio/Video Cable

7. Remote Control

10. Lens Cover

2. AC Power Adapter

(AA-E8 TYPE)

3. AC Cord

2. AC Power Adapter

(AA-E8 TYPE)

3. AC Cord

4. Audio/Video Cable

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium Battery

(CR2025)

6. Lithium Battery for

Remote Control

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)

7. Remote Control

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

8. USB Cable

9.Software CD

8. USB Cable

(VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

9. Software CD

(VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

11. Lens Cover Strap

13. Memory Stick

10. Lens Cover

11. Lens Cover Strap

Optional Accessories

12. S-Video Cable

14. Scart Adapter

13. Memory Stick

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

14. Scart Adapter

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

6. EASY.Q button

7. Function buttons

1. Lens

2. LED light

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

8. TFT LCD screen

9. IR(Infrared) light

3. Remote sensor

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

4. S-Video jack

5. Internal MIC

1. Lens

5. Internal MIC

8. TFT LCD screen

9. IR(Infrared) light

2. LED light

(see page 48)

(VP-D353(i)/

D354(i)/D355(i)

only)

6. EASY.Q button

(see page 40)

7. Function buttons

PLAYER

CAMERA

M.Player (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

: REW

: FF

EASY.Q

3. Remote sensor

(VP-D353(i)/

D354(i)/D355(i)

only)

REC SEARCH – REV

REC SEARCH + FWD

: PLAY/STILL FADE

: STOP BLC

S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW)

MULTI DISP.

4. S-Video jack

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Left Side View

5. Focus adjustment knob

6. Viewfinder

1. DISPLAY

7. COLOR NITE

SHUTTER

2. MACRO/PB ZOOM

3. Speaker

(VP-D351(i)/

D352(i) only)

4. Mode switch

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

7. COLOR NITE/

LED LIGHT

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

1. DISPLAY (see page 25)

5. Focus adjustment knob

6. Viewfinder

2. MACRO/PB ZOOM

(see page 44/see page 75)

7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER

(see page 47)

3. Speaker

(VP-D351(i)/D352(i) only)

4. Mode switch

(MEMORY CARD/TAPE)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

7. COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT

(see page 48)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Right & Top View

1. NITE PIX switch

2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)

3. MENU button

7. TAPE EJECT

IEEE1394

8. Zoom lever

USB

9. PHOTO button

USB

(VP-D352(i)/

D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

10. Jacks

MIC

11. Hand strap hook

4. Start/Stop button

5. Power switch

12. Jack cover

MIC

13. Cassette door

External

MIC

6. DC jack

1. NITE PIX switch

2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)

3. MENU button

7. TAPE EJECT

8. Zoom lever

9. PHOTO button

(see page 68)

4. Start/Stop button

10. Jacks

5. Power switch (CAMERA or

PLAYER)

11. Hand strap hook

12. Jack cover

13. Cassette door

6. DC jack

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Rear & Bottom View

3. Memory card slot

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

only)

4. Battery release

1. Lithium battery cover

2. Charging indicator

5. Tripod receptacle

1. Lithium battery cover

2. Charging indicator

3. Memory card slot (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

4. Battery release

5. Tripod receptacle

Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card)

VP-D354(i)/355(i) only

VP-D353(i) only

VP-D353(i)

VP-D354(i)/355(i)

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

SD/MMC

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Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

18. DISPLAY

17. Zoom

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

6. A.DUB

16. X2

15. DATE/TIME

(FF)

14.

(SLOW)

(REW)

(PLAY)

13.

12.

(STILL)

(STOP)

11. F. ADV

10. Direction

1. PHOTO (see page 68)

10. Direction (

(see page 73)

)

2. START/STOP

11.F. ADV (see page 74)

3. SELF TIMER (see page 43)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 42)

5. PHOTO SEARCH

12.

13.

14.

(STOP)

(STILL)

(SLOW)

6. A.DUB (see page 77)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2 (see page 74)

17. Zoom

(FF)

(REW)

(PLAY)

18. DISPLAY

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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.

Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the

position of your hand.

Hand Strap

1. Insert the Hand strap into the

Hand strap hook on the front side

of the Camcorder and pull its end

through the hook.

2. Insert your hand into the hand

strap and adjust its length for

your convenience.

3. Close the Hand strap.

When You carry Your

Camcorder

1. Pull and open the Hand strap

cover to release the Hand strap.

2. Remove it from the ring and

adjust its length.

3. Put your hand through the Hand

Strap and close the cover of

Hand Strap.

Attaching the Lens Cover

1. Hook up the Lens cover with

the Lens cover strap as

illustrated.

2. Hook up the Lens cover strap

to the Hand strap, and adjust it

following the steps as

described for the Hand strap.

3. Close the Hand strap.

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Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock

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The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents

of the memory; even if the Battery pack or AC Power adapter is

removed.

The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under

normal operation from the time of installation.

When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the

Date/Time indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005

when you set the Date/Time to on.

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00:00 1.JAN.2005

When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with

CR2025 type.

1. Remove the Lithium-ion battery 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.

4. Close the Lithium battery cover.

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

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You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:

You purchase the Camcorder.

The remote control doesn’t work.

■

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.

[ Note ]

The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.

Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of the reach of the children. Should

any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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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

AC Cord.

2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.

[ Notes ]

■

You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC

Power adapter.

The plug and wall socket type may differ

■

Power Switch

■

according to your resident country.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack

socket of the Camcorder.

4. Set the Camcorder to each mode by

holding down the tab on the Power switch

and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER

mode.

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

To Select the Camcorder Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

■

If you want to use this unit as a Camcorder,

set the Mode switch to TAPE.

■

If you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still Camera),

Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

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Preparation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

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The amount of continuous recording time available depends on

The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.

How often the zoom function is used.

It is recommended that you have several batteries available.

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1. Attach the Battery pack to the Camcorder.

2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC Cord and

connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the

Camcorder.

Power Switch

4. Turn the Power switch to Off, and the charging

indicator will start to flash, showing that the battery is

charging.

Blinking time

Once per second

Twice per second

Charging rate

Less than 50%

50% - 75%

Three times per second

75% - 90%

Blinking stops and stays on

On for a second and off for a second

90% - 100%

Error - Reset the Battery pack and the DC cable

5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Battery pack and

the AC Power adapter from the Camcorder.

Even with the Power switched Off, the Battery pack will still

discharge.

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[ Notes ]

■

The Battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

< Charging indicator>

■

To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the Battery pack,

always remove it from the Camcorder after it is fully charged.

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:

■

- The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.

- How often the zoom is used.

- Type of use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD screen etc.).

- Ambient temperature.

It is recommended to have additional battery packs available.

Even when the Power switched Off, the Battery pack will still discharge if it is

left attached to the device.

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Preparation

Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.

■ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder switches on

automatically.

■

■ The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time

Continuous recording time

Charging

time

Battery

LCD ON

VIEWFINDER ON

Approx.

1hr 20min

Approx.

1hr 20min

Approx.

1hr 30min

SB-LSM80

Approx.

2hr 40min

Approx.

3hr

Approx.

3hr

SB-LSM160

[ Notes ]

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The Battery pack should be recharged in an environment between 32 °F

(0 °C)and 104 °F (40 °C).

The Battery pack should never be charged in a room with a temperature that

is below 32 °F (0 °C).

The life and capacity of the Battery pack will be reduced if it is used in

temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) or left in temperatures above 104 °F

(40 °C)for a long period of time, even when it is fully recharged.

Do not put the Battery pack near any heat source (i.e.fire or a heater).

Do not disassemble, apply pressure to or heat the Battery pack.

Do not allow the + and – terminals of the Battery pack to be short-circuited.

It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce overheating or fire.

Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery pack only.

■

32°F 0°C

104°F 40°C

■

SB-LSM 80

SB-LSM 160

■

It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at SAMSUNG

service centre.

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Preparation

Battery Level Display

The battery level display indicates the amount of power

remaining in the Battery pack.

a. Fully charged

b. 20~40% used

c. 40~80% used

d. 80~95% used

e. Completely used (Blinking)

(The Camcorder will turn off soon,

change the battery as soon as possible)

(Blinking)

[ Notes ]

■

Please refer to the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous recording

time.

■

The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.

The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured

using a fully charged Battery pack at 77 °F (25 °C). As the environmental

temperature and conditions vary. The remaining battery time may differ from

the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes)

OSD

1. Battery level

(see page 23)

2. Digital effects mode

(see page 65)

22. Zero memory

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

OSD in Camera Mode

27 26 25 24 23 22

(see page 42)

0:00:11

14min

16BIt

3. EASY.Q (see page 40)

4. DIS (see page 61)

5. Program AE

23. Record speed mode

24. Operating mode

25. Self timer

STBY

10Sec

Art

(see page 63)

6. White balance mode

(see page 59)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

26. Photo image

No Tape !

S. 1/50

[29]

Nite Pix

7. Shutter speed

27. Tele MACRO

Color N.1/25

(see page 57)

(see page 44)

00:00 1.JAN.2005

8. Exposure (see page 57)

9. Manual focus

(see page 58)

28. Audio playback

29. Volume control

(see page 70)

30. DV IN (DV data transfer

mode) (VP-D351i/D352i/

D353i/D354i/D355i only)

(see page 80)

31. AV IN (VP-D351i/D352i/

D353i/D354i/D355i only)

32. Audio dubbing

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

…

†

S. 1/50

[29]

10. Date/Time (see page 33)

11. Zoom position

(see page 44)

12. Nite Pix (see page 49)

13. Color nite (see page 47)

14. USB (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/

D354(i)/D355(i) only)

15. Remote (see page 28)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

D355(i) only)

OSD in Player Mode

SP 0:00:00:10

√

Sound[2]

14min

16BIt

(see page 77)

No Tape !

16. Wind cut (see page 56)

17. BLC (Back Light

Compensation)

(see page 46)

18. LED LIGHT

33. DEW (see page 7)

34. Warning Indicator

(see page 115)

35. Message line

(see page 115)

AV In

00:00 1.JAN.2005

…

[10]

†

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

only) (see page 48)

19. Audio recording mode

(see page 55)

20. Remaining tape

(measured in minutes)

21. Tape counter

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

1. Photo quality

OSD

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

OSD in M.Cam Mode

2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator

3. Image counter

Total number of recordable still images.

4. Image recording and loading indicator

3 min

No Memory Card !

5. Erase protection indicator (see page 97)

6. Print mark (see page 108)

7. Folder number-file number (see page 89)

8. JPEG image size

[29]

Nite Pix

00:00 1.JAN.2005

9. Slide show

…

[29]

†

OSD

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display)

On/Off

OSD in M.Player Mode

■

Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the left side control

panel.

- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on

and off.

2/46

800x600

Slide

No Memory Card !

- When you turn the OSD off,

In CAMERA Mode: The STBY, REC modes are

always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is

turned off and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds

then turned off.

001

00:00 1.JAN.2005

100-0002

In PLAYER Mode: When you press any function

button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

■

Turning the Date/Time on/off

To turn the Date/Time on or off, access the menu and change the Date/Time

mode.(see page 33)

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System

System Menu Setting

Selecting the OSD Language

✤

✤ The Language function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ Select the appropriate OSD language from OSD List.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√System

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Language, then press the Menu selector.

√On

√English

√On

Demonstration

✤

The available language options are listed.

✤

Move

Select

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired OSD language, then press the Menu selector.

✤

The OSD language is refreshed in selected language.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Note ]

The word “Language” in the menu is always indicated in English.

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System Menu Setting

System

Setting the Clock

✤

✤ Clock setup works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.

Before recording, please set the Date/Time.

Camera Mode

√System

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

√On

√English

√On

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Clock Set, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

Back

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

✤

The year will highlight first.

…

✤

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to set

current Year, then press the Menu selector.

JAN 2005

†

00 : 00

✤

The month will be highlighted.

7. You can set the month, day, hour and minute following

the same procedure for setting the year.

8. Press the Menu selector after setting the minutes.

Adjust

Select

Exit

✤

The message Complete! will be displayed.

Camera Mode

Back

✤

To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Min by pressing the Menu selector,

then move the Menu selector to the left or right

to set respective values.

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

JAN 2005

00 : 00

Demonstration

Complete!

9. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

[ Notes ]

✤

After the Lithium battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time

appears on the screen as 00:00 1.JAN.2005.

✤

You can set the year up to 2037.

If the Lithium battery is not installed, any input data will not be backed up.

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System Menu Setting

System

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance

(Remote) (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤ The Remote function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use

with the Camcorder.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

✤

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Remote, then press the Menu selector.

√On

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

√On

√English

√On

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

On or Off, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Camera Mode

Back

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

Off

[ Note ]

If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use it, the

Move

Select

Exit

remote control icon(

) will blink for 3 seconds on the LCD

screen and then disappear.

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System Menu Setting

System

Setting the Beep Sound

✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button

sounds a beep.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√System

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Beep Sound, then press the Menu selector.

√On

√English

√On

Demonstration

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

On or Off, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Camera Mode

Back

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

Off

Demonstration

Move

Select

Exit

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System Menu Setting

System

Setting the Shutter Sound (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both Player and M.Cam modes.

✤ You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the

PHOTO button the Shutter will Sound.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. If the Power switch is set to CAMERA mode, set the

MODE switch to MEMORY CARD.

If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode, set the

MODE switch to TAPE.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

✤✤✤

The menu list will appear.

Player Mode

√System

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

USB Version

Language

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

√On

√USB 2.0

√English

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Shutter Sound, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On

or Off, then press the Menu selector.

Player Mode

Back

Clock Set

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

USB Version

Language

Off

Move

Select

Exit

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System Menu Setting

System

Viewing the Demonstration

✤

✤ Before you begin: Make Sure that there is no tape inserted in the Camcorder.

(see page 36)

✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included

with your Camcorder so that you may use them more easily.

✤ The Demonstration function may only be used in the Camera

mode without a tape inserted in the Camcorder.

✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the

Demonstration mode switched Off.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

Camera Mode

√System

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

√On

√English

√On

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Demonstration

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Demonstration, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On,

then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

Back

Clock Set

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

7. Press the MENU button.

✤

The Demonstration will begin.

✤

8. To quit the Demonstration, press the MENU button.

Off

[ Notes ]

Move

Select

Exit

✤

The Demonstration mode is automatically activated when the

Camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the

Camera mode (no tape is inserted in the Camcorder).

Samsung Camcorder is...

✤

If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY.Q) during the

Demonstration mode, the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes

10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.

While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the Demonstration function does not

[Digital Camcorder]

Demonstration

✤

work.

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Display

Display Menu Setting

Adjusting the LCD Screen

✤

✤ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.36 inch colour Liquid Crystal

Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or

playing back directly.

✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the Camcorder

(indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust;

- LCD Bright

- LCD Colour

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Display, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the

item you want to adjust (LCD Bright or LCD Colour),

then press the Menu selector.

√Off

√On

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to adjust the

value of the selected item (LCD Bright or LCD Colour),

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

You can set values for LCD Bright and LCD Colour

between 0~35.

Camera Mode

Back

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

✤

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

[18]

✤

LCD Bright & LCD Colour functions do not affect the

brightness and colour of the image to be recorded.

Adjust

Select

Exit

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Display Menu Setting

Display

Displaying the Date/Time

✤ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the

tape.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Display, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Date/Time, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the

display type of the Date/Time, then press the Menu

selector.

√Off

√On

✤

Display type of the Date/Time: Off, Date, Time,

Date&Time.

✤

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

Camera Mode

Back

[ Notes ]

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

✤

The Date/Time will read 00:00 1.JAN.2005 in the

✤

following conditions.

Off

Date

Time

Date&Time

- During playback of a blank section of a tape.

- If the tape was recorded before setting the Date/Time in

the Camcorder.

Move

Select

Exit

- When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead.

✤

Before you use the Date/Time function, you must set the clock.

See Setting the Clock on page 27.

✤

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Display

Display Menu Setting

Setting the TV Display

✤

✤ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).

- Off: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder only.

- On: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder and TV.

- Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the Camcorder to turn

the OSD on/off on the LCD screen /Viewfinder/TV.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Display,

then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select TV

Display, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

6. To activate TV Display function, move the Menu selector

to the left or right to select On or Off, then press the Menu

selector.

√Off

√On

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

Camera Mode

Back

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

Off

Move

Select

Exit

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Basic Recording

Using the Viewfinder

✤ In the PLAYER mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is

closed.

✤

✤ In the CAMERA mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is

closed or rotated counterclockwise 180°.

Adjusting the Focus

The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision

problems to see clearer images.

1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder.

2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the

picture.

[ Notes ]

✤

Viewing the sun or any strong light source through the

Viewfinder for a prolonged period may be harmful, or cause

temporary impairment.

✤

The Viewfinder will work either in PLAYER mode with LCD screen closed or

in CAMERA mode with LCD screen closed or facing the front.

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Basic Recording

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤

✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply

excessive force. As it may cause a malfunction.

✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.

1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE

EJECT switch.

The cassette door opens automatically.

✤

2. Insert a tape into the cassette compartment with

the tape window facing outward and the

protection tab toward the top. (Inserting a

Cassette)

✤

Remove the cassette tape, which is

automatically ejected by pulling the

cassette out. (Ejecting a Cassette)

3-1

3-2

3. Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette

PUSH

door until it clicks into place.

Be careful to keep the hand strap away from

✤

the cassette door when closing it. Closing the

cassette door with the hand strap inside may

cause a damage to the set.

✤

The cassette is loaded automatically.

[ Note ]

When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can

protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased.

SAVE

REC

a. Protecting a tape:

Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.

b. Removing the tape protection:

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push

the safety tab back so that it covers the hole.

How to store a tape

a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.

b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.

c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct

sunlight.

d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

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Basic Recording

Hints for Stable Image Recording

✤

✤ While recording, it is very important to hold the Camcorder correctly.

✤ Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 18)

Recording with the LCD Screen

1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2. Place your right elbow against your side.

3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD screen to support and

adjust it.

Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are

taking.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5. Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

6. Whenever possible, use a tripod.

Recording with the Viewfinder

1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2. Place your right elbow against your side.

3. Place your left hand under the Camcorder to support it.

Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are

taking.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

5. To view an object through the Viewfinder, pull it out until you hear

the click sound. Excessive force may cause damage to the

Viewfinder.

6. Place your eye firmly against the Viewfinder eyecup.

7. Use the Viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

8. Whenever possible, use a tripod.

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Basic Recording

Various Recording Techniques

✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more

✤

dramatic results.

1. General recording.

2. Downward recording.

Making a recording with a top view of the LCD

screen.

3. Upward recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from

below.

4. Self recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from

the front.

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD

screen, the Viewfinder can be used as a convenient

alternative.

[ Note ]

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage

to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

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Basic Recording

Making your First Recording

1. Connect a power source to the

Camcorder. (see page 20)

(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)

Insert a cassette.(see page 36)

2. Remove the Lens cover.

3. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

✤

Open the LCD screen.

✤

Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) 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.

✤

4. To start recording, press the Start/Stop button.

✤

REC ✤ is displayed on the LCD screen.

To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.

STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.

✤

[ Note ]

Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent

unnecessary battery power consumption.

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Basic Recording

Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)

EASY.Q

✤

✤ The EASY.Q mode works only in Camera mode.

✤ The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. By pressing the EASY.Q button, all functions on the

Camcorder will be set to off and the recording settings will be

set to the following basic modes:

✤

Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, and DIS

(

) will be displayed.

✤

The word EASY.Q will appear on the LCD screen at the

same time. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it

has been previously set. (see page 33)

4. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

5. Press the EASY.Q button again in the STBY mode and then

turn the EASY.Q mode off.

✤

The EASY.Q function will not turn off while you are

recording.

✤

The camcorder will return to the settings that were set prior

to activating EASY.Q mode.

0:00:10

STBY

[ Notes ]

60min

✤

In EASY.Q mode, certain functions are not available, such as

Menu, BLC, Manual focus.

If you want to use these functions, you must first turn the

EASY.Q mode off.

The EASY.Q mode settings are deleted when the Battery

✤

pack is removed from the Camcorder and must be reset

when the Battery pack is replaced.

EASY.Q mode will not turn off during a recording.

✤

Taking a photo image using the PHOTO button while EASY.Q is set releases

✤

DIS function.

✤

Digital Zoom, COLOR NITE SHUTTER or Digital Effect is not available in the

EASY.Q mode.

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Basic Recording

When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in the STBY mode for

more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically.

To use it again, press the Start/Stop button or set the Power switch to Off and

then back to CAMERA.

This auto power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search (REC SEARCH)

✤

You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -

function in STBY mode.

REC SEARCH - enables you to play the recording

backwards and REC SEARCH + enables you to play it

forwards, for as long as you keep each button pressed down.

✤

If you press the REC SEARCH - button in STBY mode, your

Camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to

the original position automatically.

[ Note ]

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in

Record Search mode.

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Basic Recording

Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤

✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both Camera and Player modes.

✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control

before the recording or during playback at the point where you

wish to return.

✤

The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to

ZERO MEMORY with the

indicator).

0:00:00 (ZERO MEMORY

✤

If you want to cancel the ZERO MEMORY function, press

✤

the ZERO MEMORY button again.

4. Finding the zero position.

✤

When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind

the tape in stop mode.

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero

position.

✤

When you have finished recording, set the Power switch to

PLAYER and press the

(REW) button.

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

5. The tape counter with the

(ZERO MEMORY indicator) disappears from the

display and the tape counter is changed to the time code.

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled

automatically:

At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function.

When the tape is ejected.

When you remove the Battery pack or power supply.

✤

The ZERO MEMORY may not function correctly where there is a break

between recordings on the tape.

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Basic Recording

Self Record using the Remote Control

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤

✤ The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode.

✤ When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording

begins automatically in 10 seconds.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator

is displayed in the LCD screen.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the timer.

- Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep

sound.

- In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound

gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

- If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before

recording, press the SELF TIMER button.

5. Press the Start/Stop button again when you wish to stop

recording.

[ Notes ]

✤

Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting

obstacles between the remote control and Camcorder.

✤

The remote control range is 4 ~5m (13 ~17 ft).

The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left

/right from the centre line.

✤

Using a tripod is recommended for delayed recording.

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Basic Recording

Zooming In and Out

✤

✤ The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.

✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject

in a scene.

✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.

✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the Zoom

feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery

usage time.

1. Move the Zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom,

move it further for a high-speed zoom.

TELE

✤

Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.

2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer.

3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away.

WIDE

✤

You can record a subject that is about 10mm

(about 0.5 inch) away from the lens surface in the Wide position.

Using the Tele Macro

✤ Tele Macro Function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode.

✤ Effective focal distance in tele macro mode is 50Cm (19.7inches)~100Cm

(39.4 inches).

Tele Macro

✤

1. Press the MACRO button.

✤

Tele Macro Icon (

) will be displayed.

2. If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function, press the MACRO

button again.

[ Notes ]

✤

When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be

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0:39:40

25min

slow.

✤

When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele Macro mode, the

✤

recording subject may be out of focus.

Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode.

Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.

As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.

✤

When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom lever.

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Basic Recording

Using the Fade In and Out

✤

✤ The FADE function works only in Camera mode.

✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such

as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a

sequence.

To Start Recording

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60min

STBY

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

3. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.

0:00:20

60min

REC

✤

The picture and sound gradually disappear

(fade out).

√

4. Press the Start/Stop button and at the same

time release the FADE button.

Recording starts and the picture and sound

gradually appear (fade in).

0:00:25

REC

✤

60min

✤

To Stop Recording

(use Fade In/Fade Out)

0:00:30

60min

STBY

5. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the

FADE button.

✤

The picture and sound gradually disappear

(fade out).

6. When the picture has disappeared,

press the Start/Stop button to stop recording.

Hold down the FADE button

a. Fade Out

Gradual disappearance

a. Fade Out

(Approx. 4 seconds)

b. Fade In

(Approx. 4 seconds)

Gradual appearance

b. Fade In

Release the FADE button

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Basic Recording

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

BLC

✤

✤ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.

✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker

than the background:

✤

- The subject is in front of a window.

- The person to be recorded is wearing white or

shiny clothes and is placed against a bright

background; the person’s face is too dark to

distinguish his/her features.

- The subject is outdoors and the background is

overcast.

- The light sources are too bright.

- The subject is against a snowy background.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the BLC button.

✤

BLC icon (

) will be displayed.

4. To exit BLC mode, press the BLC button again.

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60min

STBY

✤

Each press of the BLC button toggles:

Normal ✤✤BLC ✤✤Normal.

✤✤

[ Notes ]

✤

When NITE PIX to set to ON, the BLC function does not work.

The BLC function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

✤

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Basic Recording

Using the Color Nite Shutter

✤

✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode.

✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects.

✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function may produce a brighter image.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the COLOR NITE SHUTTER button.

4. Each time you press the COLOR NITE SHUTTER button,

shutter speed is changed to;

Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13 and off.

√

(VP-D351(i)/D352(i) only)

Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13, Color N. 1/13 (

√

)

and off. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

[ Notes ]

✤

The Color Nite Shutter will not turn ON or OFF while you

are recording.

When using COLOR NITE SHUTTER the image takes on

a slow motion like effect.

When using the COLOR NITE SHUTTER function, the focus

adjusts slowly and the white dots may appear on the screen,

this is not a defect.

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60min

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✤

COLOR NITE SHUTTER is not available while DIS, Photo

image recording or EASY.Q is in use.

Digital Zoom, Photo image recording,16:9 Wide, Emboss2,

Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic is not available in the COLOR NITE SHUTTER

mode.

Color N.1/25

✤

If DIS or EASY.Q is set, COLOR NITE SHUTTER mode will be released.

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Basic Recording

Using the Color Nite Shutter with LED Light

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

LED

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera Mode.

✤ The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places without

sacrificing colour.

✤

✤ The LED light can be used with COLOR NITE SHUTTER function only.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT button until Color N.

1/13 (

) appears on the display.

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

The COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT will not turn ON or OFF while

you are recording.

✤

The range of the LED light is limited. (up to 6.6ft (2m))

Danger

✤

The LED light can become extremely hot.

Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

✤

0:00:10

60min

STBY

✤

Do not place the Camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the LED light, since it remains

extremely hot for some time.

✤

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

Color N. 1/13

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Basic Recording

Nite Pix (0 lux recording)

✤

✤ The Nite Pix function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.

✤ The Nite Pix function enables you to record a subject in darkness.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON.

✤

Nite Pix indicator (

) appears on the LCD screen.

✤

The infrared light is turned on automatically.

4. To cancel the Nite Pix function, slide the NITE PIX switch to

OFF.

[ Notes ]

✤

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is

✤

about 3 m (about 10 feet).

✤

If you use the Nite Pix function in normal recording situations

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✤

(ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may be tinted

green.

✤

Nite Pix is not available while taking a photo image.

✤

In the Nite Pix mode, certain functions are not available, such

✤

as Exposure, White Balance, Program AE, Digital Effect and

BLC.

Nite Pix

✤

If focusing is difficult in the auto focus mode when using the

Nite Pix function, focus manually.

✤

Do not cover the Infrared Light with your hand.

✤

Do not set the Nite Pix to ON in bright lighting. It might damage the CCD

(Charge Coupled Device).

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Basic Recording

Power Nite Pix

✤

✤ The Power Nite Pix function works only in Camera Mode.

✤ The Power Nite Pix function can record a subject more brightly in darkness

than the Nite Pix function.

✤ When you work in Power Nite Pix mode, the Power Nite Pix icon remains on

the LCD screen.

✤ Power Nite Pix is not available while taking a photo image or with EASY.Q is

in use.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Turn on the NITE PIX switch, and then press the COLOR

NITE SHUTTER button.

4. Press the COLOR NITE SHUTTER button to set shutter

speed.

✤

When using Power Nite Pix, the image takes on a slow

motion like effect.

The slow shutter function enables you to record a subject

✤

more brightly.

5. Each time you press the COLOR NITE SHUTTER button,

the shutter speed changes to Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13,

Color N. 1/13 (

) and off in order.

6. To cancel the Power Nite Pix function, press the COLOR

NITE SHUTTER button to set to off and then turn off the

NITE PIX switch.

[ Notes ]

✤

The Power Nite Pix function will not turn ON or OFF

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0:00:10

60min

while you are recording.

✤

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is

about 3 m (about 10 feet).

✤

If you use the Power Nite Pix function in normal recording

situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may

contain unnatural colours.

In the Power Nite Pix mode, certain functions are not

available, such as Exposure, White Balance, Program AE,

Digital Effect, BLC, Digital Zoom and Manual Focus.

✤

Power Nite Pix

Color N.1/13

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Advanced Recording

Use of various Functions

Setting menu items

Available mode

Main

Sub Menu

Functions

Page

Player

Camera

M Player

M Cam

✔

63, 64

Camera Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Selecting the Program AE Function

Setting White Balance

✔

63, 64

65, 66

✔

65, 66

Setting the Digital special effect

Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing

Selecting Digital Zoom

Digital Zoom

✔

Tape

Photo Search

Searching pictures recorded in Tape

✔

Copying still images from a cassette to

Memory card

105

Photo Copy

105

✔

Audio Select

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

Selecting the Audio playback channel

Selecting the recording speed

Selecting Sound Quality for recording

Minimizing wind noise

✔

Record

✔

AV In/Out

Selecting the AV input/output

Selecting the memory type

Selecting Image Quality

✔

Memory

Memory Type

✔

91, 92

Photo Quality

91, 92

Selecting Storage Media (Photo, Movie) to

playback

M.Play Select

103, 104

✔

99, 100

Delete

Deleting Files

✔

99, 100

97, 98

108, 109

107

Delete All

Protect

Deleting All files

97, 98

108, 109

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Print images recorded on a Memory Card

Print Mark

Copying the image of Memory card to int.

memory

✔

107

Copy To

Formatting the Memory Card

File Naming Options

101

Format

File No.

✔

( ): VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only

( ): VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only

( ): VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only

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Advanced Recording

Available mode

Main

Sub Menu

Functions

Page

Player

Camera

M Player

M Cam

✔

Display

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

Clock Set

Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD screen

Setting the Colour tones of the LCD screen

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting OSD on/off of TV

Setting the time

✔

System

Remote

Using the remote control

Beep Sound

Setting the Beep sound

Shutter Sound

Setting the Shutter sound

Setting the USB Version

Setting the USB

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

✔

Selecting the OSD language

Demonstration

✔

Demonstration

(!): VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only

($): VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only

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Advanced Recording

Function availability in each Mode

Digital functions

Digital Effects

Requested

Mode

Nite Pix

Operating

Mode

PHOTO

Color NITE

Shutter

16:9

Wide

Emboss2, Pastel2 the other Digital

Mirror, Mosaic

DIS

Digital Zoom

(TAPE)

Effect

✩

DIS

✩

Digital Zoom

✩

PHOTO (TAPE)

Color Nite Shutter

✩

16:9 Wide

Emboss2

Pastel2

Mirror

Digital

Effects

Mosaic

the other

Digital Effect

Nite Pix

O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.

✕ : You can not change the requested mode.

: The requested mode will work.

✩

: The requested mode will work.

✩

(operating mode data will be backed up.)

[ Notes ]

■

When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be

displayed.

■

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Advanced Recording

Selecting the Record Mode

✤ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Player (VP-D351i/

D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only) modes.

✤ This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in

LP (long play) mode.

✤

- SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a

DVM60 tape.

- LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a

DVM60 tape.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

Camera Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Record,

then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Rec

Mode, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired record mode(SP or LP), then press the Menu

selector.

Camera Mode

Back

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

The selected icon will be displayed.

✤

Move

Select

Exit

[ Notes ]

✤

We recommend that you use this Camcorder to play back

any tapes recorded on this Camcorder.

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60min

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Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce

mosaic shaped distortion.

When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode

only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code

may not be written properly if there is a gap between scenes.

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

✤

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Advanced Recording

Selecting Audio Mode

✤

✤ The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.

✤ This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)

- 12Bit: You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks.

The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main (Sound1)

track.

Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the Sub (Sound2) track.

- 16Bit: You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16Bit

recording mode.

Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

Camera Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

✤

✤✤✤✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Record,

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Audio

Mode, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

Back

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired audio mode(12Bit or 16Bit), then press the Menu

selector.

12Bit

16Bit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

0:00:10

60min

16Bit

STBY

[ Note ]

When 12Bit is selected, no 12Bit indication will be displayed

on the screen.

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Advanced Recording

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)

Wind Cut

✤ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing)

modes.

Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as the beach or near

buildings.

✤

✤ The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.

- When the wind cut is on, some low pitched tones are eliminated along with

the sound of the wind.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

Camera Mode

√Record

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤✤✤✤

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Record,

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Wind Cut, then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

Back

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

6. To activate the Wind Cut function, move the Menu selector

to the left or right to select On, then press the Menu

selector.

Off

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

Wind Cut (

) icon will be displayed on the LCD screen

Move

Select

Exit

when you turn the Wind Cut On.

✤

STBY

0:00:10

60min

[ Note ]

Make sure Wind Cut is set to off when you want the microphone

to be as sensitive as possible.

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Advanced Recording

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

✤ You can set Shutter Speed only in Camera mode.

✤ The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the

Menu selector.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

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60min

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(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Off

3. Press the Menu selector.

✤

Quick menu list will appear.

✤

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Shutter

or Exposure, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Manual,

then press the Menu selector.

Manual Focus

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired

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shutter speed or exposure, then press the Menu selector.

✤

Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

DIS

1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.

Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29.

✤

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Manual Focus

✤

…

Manual

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

†

✤

Selected settings are displayed on the screen.

Exit

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording

✤ Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000

✤ Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles

such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

✤ Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

✤

…

†

S. 1/50

[29]

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

…

†

If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when

Program AE option 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 auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you set the

NITE PIX to ON, or change to the EASY.Q mode.

✤

When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining

into the lens.

✤

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Advanced Recording

Auto Focus/Manual Focus

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam

modes.

✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables

you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make

automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.

✤

Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.

Auto Focusing

✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we

recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.

✤

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following situations, you may obtain better results

by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to

the Camcorder, others further away.

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an

athlete or a crowd.

0:00:10

60min

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DIS

Program AE

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the Menu selector.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Manual

Focus, then press the Menu selector.

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

…

†

Manual Focus

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On, then

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60min

STBY

press the Menu selector.

✤

M.Focus (

) icon will blink.

✤

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right until the object is in

focus.

[ Note ]

Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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Advanced Recording

Setting the White Balance

✤

✤ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.

✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image

colour of the object in any recording condition.

✤

✤ You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality

image colour.

✤

Auto (

): This mode is generally used to control the White Balance

✤

automatically.

✤

Hold (

):This holds the current White Balance value.

): This controls the White Balance

Indoor (

✤

Camera Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

according to the indoor ambience.

- Under halogen or studio/video lighting

- Subject is of one dominant colour

- Close up

√Auto

√Off

✤

Digital Zoom

√Off

Outdoor (

): This controls the White Balance according

to the outdoor ambience.

- In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject

Move

Select

Exit

is of one dominant colour.

✤

Camera Mode

Back

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Auto

Hold

Indoor

Outdoor

3. Press the MENU button.

Digital Zoom

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Camera, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

White Balance, then press the Menu selector.

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60min

STBY

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired

mode(Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor), then press the Menu

selector.

✤

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed

on the screen.

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Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: White Balance

White Balance

✤

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu

selector.

✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using

the MEMU button.

1. Press the Menu selector.

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60min

STBY

2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

White Balance, then press the Menu selector.

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Off

Exposure

Manual Focus

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired

mode(Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor), then press the

Menu selector.

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

0:00:10

60min

STBY

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

…

†

Auto

Exposure

Manual Focus

[ Notes ]

✤

When NITE PIX is set to ON, the White Balance function

Exit

does not work.

The White Balance function will not operate in

EASY.Q mode.

Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more

✤

0:00:10

60min

STBY

✤

accurate white balance.

✤

Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

✤

During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide

better results.

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Advanced Recording

Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)

DIS

✤

✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode.

✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) is a function that compensates for any shaking

or hand movement while holding the Camcorder (within reasonable limits).

✤ It provides more stable pictures when:

✤

- Recording with the zoom (DIS is not available in Digital Zoom mode.)

- Recording a small object close-up

- Recording and walking at the same time

- Recording through the window of a vehicle

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera,

then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

✤

Digital Zoom

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select DIS,

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

6. To activate the DIS function, move the Menu selector to the

left or right to select On,then press the Menu selector.

✤

Camera Mode

Back

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

If you do not want to use the DIS function, set the DIS

menu to Off.

✤

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

DIS(

icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

)

Off

Digital Zoom

Move

Select

Exit

✤

[ Notes ]

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60min

STBY

✤

Digital Zoom, COLOR NITE SHUTTER, 16:9 Wide,

Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic is not available in the DIS

mode.

When you press the PHOTO button while the DIS function is

enabled, the DIS will be released shortly and resume

automatically after the photo recording.

✤

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Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)

DIS

✤

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu

selector.

✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without

using the Menu button.

1. Press the Menu selector.

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60min

STBY

2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select DIS,

then press the Menu selector.

DIS

Off

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Manual Focus

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

On or Off, then press the Menu selector.

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

0:00:10

60min

STBY

…

DIS

†

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Manual Focus

[ Notes ]

✤

It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function

Exit

when using a tripod.

If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate.

EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On.

✤

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60min

STBY

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Advanced Recording

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)

Program AE

✤

✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode.

✤ The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to

suit different recording conditions.

✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field.

✤

Auto mode (

)

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60min

STBY

Auto balance between the subject and the background.

To be used in normal conditions.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250

per second, depending on the scene.

✤

Sports mode (

For recording people or objects moving quickly.

)

✤

Portrait mode (

)

For focusing on the background of the subject, when the background is

out of focus.

The Portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 per second.

✤

Spotlight mode (

)

For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest

of the picture.

Sand/Snow mode (

For recording when people or objects are darker than the background

because of reflected light from sand or snow.

)

High Speed(High Shutter Speed) mode (

)

For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

[ Notes ]

✤

While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the Program AE function does not work.

✤

The Program AE function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

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Advanced Recording

Setting the Program AE

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

Camera Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

✤

The menu list will appear.

Digital Zoom

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Camera, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Program AE, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

The available options are listed.

Camera Mode

Back

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

✤

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired Program AE option, then press the Menu selector.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Auto

Sports

Portrait

Spotlight

Sand/Snow

High Speed

✤

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed on the

Digital Zoom

✤

LCD screen.

✤

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed

Move

Select

Exit

on the screen.

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60min

STBY

DIS

Off

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Manual Focus

Using Quick Menu: Program AE

Program AE

1. Press the Menu selector.

2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Program AE, then press the Menu selector.

Exit

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired Program AE option, then press the Menu

selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

0:00:10

60min

STBY

DIS

…

†

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Auto

Exposure

Manual Focus

Exit

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Advanced Recording

Applying Digital Effects

✤

✤ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.

✤ The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.

✤ Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that you wish to

record and the effect you wish to create.

✤ There are 11 Digital Effect modes.

1. ART mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

2. Mosaic mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

3. Sepia mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown

pigment.

4. Negative mode

This mode reverses the colours, creating a

negative image.

5. Mirror mode

This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror

effect.

6. BLK & WHT mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

7. Emboss1 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

8. Emboss2 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing) on

surrounding area of an image.

9. Pastel1 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an

image.

10. Pastel2 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to

surrounding area of an image.

11.16:9 Wide mode

Select to record a picture to be played back on a

16:9 Wide TV.

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Advanced Recording

Selecting the Digital Effects

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Camera, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Digital Effect, then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

the desired Digital Effect mode, then press the Menu

selector.

Camera Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

✤

The display mode is set to the selected mode.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

√Auto

√Off

✤

Digital Zoom

Move

Select

Exit

[ Notes ]

✤

The Pastel2, Emboss2, Mirror, Mosaic or 16:9 Wide

Camera Mode

Back

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

modes are not available while DIS or COLOR NITE

SHUTTER is in use.

Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY.Q or

Off

Art

Mosaic

Sepia

Negative

✤

NITE PIX is in use.

Once DIS, EASY.Q or COLOR NITE SHUTTER is set,

✤

Digital Zoom

16:9 Wide, Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic modes

will be released.

Mirror

✤

Move

Select

Exit

✤

Digital Zoom is not available in the 16:9 Wide, Emboss2,

Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic modes.

Digital Effect modes other than 16:9 Wide, Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror or

Mosaic are available while DIS is in use.

Setting the NITE PIX while Digital Effect is in use releases the Digital Effect,

and releasing the NITE PIX will set the Digital Effect to Off mode.

Photo image recording is not available in the 16:9 Wide mode.

✤

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Advanced Recording

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom

✤

✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode.

Selecting the Digital Zoom

✤ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when combined with

optical zoom.

✤

✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on

the subject.

✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with Digital Zoom for picture

stability. (see page 61)

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Camera, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Digital Zoom, then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired zoom mode(Off, 100x, 200x, 400x or 900x),

then press the Menu selector.

Camera Mode

√Camera

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

[ Notes ]

Digital Zoom

√Off

✤

Maximum zooming may result in lower picture quality.

Digital Zoom is not available while DIS, EASY.Q, taking a

✤

Move

Select

Exit

photo image, COLOR NITE SHUTTER, 16:9 Wide,

Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic is in use.

Once taking a photo image, COLOR NITE SHUTTER,

✤

Camera Mode

Back

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

16:9 Wide, Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror or Mosaic is set,

✤

Digital Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom mode

will be backed up.)

Once DIS or EASY.Q is set, Digital Zoom mode will be

released.

Off

✤

100x

200x

400x

900x

Digital Zoom

Move

Select

Exit

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Advanced Recording

Photo Image Recording

✤

✤ Photo image recording works only in Camera Mode.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the PHOTO button.

✤

The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.

✤

4. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the Camcorder

returns to its previous mode.

Searching for a Photo Image

✤

✤ The Photo Search works only in Player mode.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the MENU button.

Player Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Photo Copy

Audio Select

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Tape, then press the Menu selector.

✤

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Photo Search, then press the Menu selector.

√Sound[1]

6. Press the

(REW/FF) buttons to select the photo.

✤

The photo search process appears on LCD screen

while you are searching.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

After completing the search, the Camcorder displays the

still image.

7. To exit, press the (STOP) or MENU button.

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25min

Photo Search

[ Notes ]

✤

Taking a photo image while recording a video is not available.

You can use the remote control to take a photo by using the

✤

PHOTO button on the remote control. Pressing the PHOTO

button on the remote control records the still image at once

with automatic focusing. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

œœ /√√

✤

Cancel

Exit

When there are no still images recorded on the tape,

it will be fully rewound or forwarded.

✤

Taking a photo image is not available while COLOR NITE

0:44:38:03

25min

SHUTTER or 16:9 Wide is in use.

✤

Photo Search

DIS, Digital Zoom, COLOR NITE SHUTTER, Digital Effect

and Nite Pix are not available, when take a photo image.

✤

Taking a photo image while EASY.Q, DIS or Digital Zoom

Photo searching...

mode is in use will the mode. (After a photo image is taken,

the mode will return automatically.)

œœ /√√

Cancel

Exit

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Playback

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the

LCD Screen

✤ The playback function works only in Player mode.

✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 36)

4. Open the LCD screen.

✤

Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the

brightness or colour if necessary.

✤

5. Press the

starting point.

(REW) button to rewind the tape to the

✤

To stop rewinding, press the

The Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is

complete.

(PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.

You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD

screen.

(STOP) button.

✤

6. Press the

✤

To stop the play operation, press the

(STOP) button.

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback

✤ You can adjust the LCD Bright/Colour during playback.

✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in

Camera mode. (see page 32)

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after

connecting the Camcorder to a TV or VCR.

(see page 71~72)

Various functions are available in Player mode.

✤

(see page 73)

✤

For searching and viewing still images recorded onto tape. (see page 68)

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Playback

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

✤

✤ The Speaker works only in Player mode.

✤ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound

from the built-in Speaker.

Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while

playing a tape on the Camcorder.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.

4. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the

Menu selector to adjust the volume.

✤

A volume level display will appear on the LCD screen.

Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19

and you will not hear any sound when the volume is set

on 00.

✤

If you close the LCD screen while playing, you will not

hear sound from the speaker.

[ Notes ]

0:46:00:11

60min

✤

√

✤

When the AV cable is connected to the Camcorder, you

cannot hear sound from the Built-In Speaker and cannot

adjust the volume.

✤

The sound will return when you remove the connected AV

cable from the jack of your Camcorder.

…

[05]

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Playback

Tape Playback

✤

✤ The playback function works only in Player mode.

Playback on the LCD Screen

✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors.

Playback on a TV Monitor

✤

✤ To play back a tape, the television must be PAL compatible. (see page 114)

✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for

the Camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has

Audio/Video Input Jacks

S-Video input

Video input-Yellow

Audio input

(left)-White

Camcorder

1. Connect the Camcorder to your TV with the

Audio/Video cable.

Audio input

(right)-Red

✤

The yellow jack: Video

✤

The white jack: Audio(L)-mono

Audio/Video

S-Video

✤

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.

✤

You may use the SCART adapter. (optional)

2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

3. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

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.

[ Notes ]

✤

You may use an S-Video (optional) cable to obtain better quality pictures if

you have a S-Video connector on your TV.

✤

Even if you use an S-Video (optional) cable, you need to connect an audio

cable.

If you connect the cable to the Audio/Video jack, you will not hear sound from

the Camcorder's speakers.

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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Playback

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks

✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.

1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the

✤

Video input-Yellow

Audio input

S-Video input

VCR

✤

Audio/Video cable.

(left)-White

✤

The yellow jack: Video

The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono

The red jack: Audio(R)

Audio input

(right)-Red

✤

Camcorder

✤

2. Connect a TV to the VCR.

3. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

4. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

Audio/Video

✤

5. Turn on both the TV and VCR.

Antenna

✤

S-Video

Set the input selector on the VCR to Line.

✤

Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the

TV set.

6. Play the tape.

Playback

✤ You can play the recorded tape in Player mode.

1. Connect a power source and set the Power switch to

PLAYER.

✤

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Insert the tape you wish to play back.

4. Using the

you wish to play back.

(REW/FF) buttons, find the first position

✤

5. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

✤✤✤

The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.

✤✤✤

If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind

automatically.

[ Notes ]

✤

The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, you may use S-Video for better

quality.

✤

The S-Video terminal 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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Playback

Various Functions while in Player Mode

Player

✤

✤ This function works only in Player mode.

✤

✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and

the remote control. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the remote

control only. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your Camcorder will automatically stop

if it is left in still or slow modes for more than 3 minutes.

Playback Pause

✤

Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button during playback.

✤

To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button.

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)

✤

Press the

mode.

To resume normal playback, press the

button.

Keep pressing

still mode.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

(REW/FF) buttons during playback or still

(PLAY/STILL)

✤

(REW/FF) buttons during playback or

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

Forward Slow playback

- Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the

Reverse Slow Playback

(PLAY/STILL) button.

✤

- Press the

(-) button during forward slow play back.

- To resume forward slow playback, press the

- To resume normal playback, press the

(+) button.

(PLAY/STILL) button.

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Playback

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in still

mode.

- Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you

press the F.ADV button.

- The F.ADV function works in still mode only.

✤

To resume normal playback, press the

button.

(PLAY/STILL)

- Forward frame advance

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in still mode.

- Reverse frame advance

Press the

(-) button on the remote control to change the

direction in F.ADV mode.

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤

Forward X2 playback

- Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the

Reverse X2 playback

(PLAY/STILL) button.

✤

- Press the

(-) button during forward X2 playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse Playback (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

(+)

✤

To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the

forward playback.

(-) button during normal

✤

Press the

playback.

(PLAY/STILL) or

(+) button to return to normal forward

[ Notes ]

✤

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the

various playback modes.

Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back

tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions.

Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

✤

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Playback

Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM)

PB ZOOM

✤ The Playback Zoom function works in Player mode.

✤ The Playback Zoom function enables you to magnify the playback or

still image.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in still

mode.

4. The image is magnified starting from the centre of image.

5. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the Zoom lever.

✤

Zoom ratio is not displayed on the screen.

6. To cancel the playback Zoom function, press the PB ZOOM

(STOP) button.

[ Notes ]

✤

The PB ZOOM function enlarges the centre of the screen only.

You cannot apply the Playback Zoom function to pictures which are being

input from an external video source.

✤

The Playback Zoom image cannot be imported to your PC from the

Camcorder’s DV jack.

✤

The PB ZOOM images cannot be exported to a PC.

OSD will not be displayed on the LCD screen while the PB ZOOM function is

being operated.

To display OSD, press the PB ZOOM button once to stop operating PB

ZOOM function, or press the

(STOP) button to stop playback.

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Playback

AV In/Out (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only)

VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i

✤

✤ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode.

✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and

display it on LCD screen.

Also, you can direct your video or image to external devices to record or play

back.

1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR or TV with the

Audio/Video cable. (See pages 71~72)

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353i/D354i/355i only)

3. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

4. Turn on the VCR or TV.

5. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the

Camcorder.

✤

If you want to record from a connected VCR, insert a

recorded VHS tape into the VCR.

6. Press the MENU button.

Player Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

✤

The menu list will appear.

7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

√SP

Record, then press the Menu selector.

8. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

AV In/Out, then press the Menu selector.

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

AV In/Out

√12Bit

√Off

√Out

9. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

In, then press the Menu selector.

If you want to see the Camcorder picture with a TV,

Move

Select

Exit

✤

set AV In/Out menu to Out.

✤

10. To exit, press the MENU button.

11. Press the Start/Stop button to set the Camcorder to

REC PAUSE mode.

Player Mode

Back

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

AV In/Out

✤✤

PAUSE appears on the LCD screen.

12. Select the TV programme or playback the VHS tape.

Out

✤

13. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

✤✤

If you want to pause recording for a while, press the

Move

Select

Exit

Start/Stop button again.

14. To stop recording, press the

(STOP) button.

[ Note ]

When you record the images being played back on an analog VCR, if they are

not being played back at normal speed, (for example, more than double speed

or slow playback), only a gray image appears on the Camcorder.

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Playback

Audio Dubbing (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode.

✤ You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.

✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded in

SP mode with 12bit sound.

✤

✤ Use the internal or an external microphone (not supplied) or other audio

equipment.

✤

✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

✤

If you want to use an external microphone,

✤

USB

connect the microphone to the external MIC

input jack on the Camcorder.

MIC

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button and find the

time frame of the scene to be dubbed.

4. Press the

scene.

(PLAY/STILL) button to pause the

5. Press the A.DUB button on the remote control.

✤

Audio Dubbing icon (

the LCD screen.

) will be displayed on

✤

The Camcorder is ready for dubbing.

6. Press the

dubbing.

(PLAY/STILL) button to start

Press the

(STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

[ Notes ]

✤

You can not use the Audio Dubbing function while playing a write protected

video tape.

✤

To utilise an external MIC or sound source, connect a microphone to the MIC

jack or use the AV cable to connect external sound source input.

To dub an external sound source, set the In/Out function to In

✤

(see page 76).

(VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only)

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Playback

Dubbed Audio Playback

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

Player Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Photo Copy

Audio Select

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.

√Sound[1]

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Tape,

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Audio Select, then press the Menu selector.

Player Mode

Back

Photo Search

Photo Copy

Audio Select

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the

audio playback channel, then press the Menu selector.

Sound[1]

Sound[2]

MIX[1+2]

✤

Sound[1]: play the original sound.

✤

Sound[2]: play the dubbed sound.

✤

MIX[1+2]: play back sound1 and 2 equality mixed.

Move

Select

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

0:01:53:10

20min

√

Sound[2]

8. Press the

tape.

(PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed

[ Note ]

When you playback added sound (Sound 2 or MIX mode), you may experience

a loss of sound quality.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

IEEE 1394

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections

IEEE 1394 i.LINK - DV

Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)

DVD

✤

Connecting to other DV standard products.

A standard DV connection is quite simple.

If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port

using the correct cable.

!!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports (4pin, 6pin).

This Camcorder has a 4pin terminal.

With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

✤

format, allowing high quality images to be transferred.

Connecting to a PC

✤

If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE 1394 add-on

card into the PC. (not supplied)

The frame rate for video capture is dependent on the capacity of the PC.

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

When you transmit data from the Camcorder to another DV device, some

functions may not work.

If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON

again.

When you transmit data from the Camcorder to PC, PC function button is not

available in M.Player mode.

Do not use the Camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause

✤

IEEE1394 to shut off.

Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables.

It may not operate properly.

Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments recommended

✤

above.

✤

The IEEE1394 cable (DV cable)is sold separately.

Video Capture software is commercially available.

Most DV enabled PCs have a 6 pin socket. In this case, a 6pin/4pin cable is

required for the connection.

✤

Most DV enabled Notebooks and Laptops have a 4 pin socket.

Use a 4pin/4pin cable for the connection.

DIS and COLOR NITE SHUTTER are not available when in DV (IEEE1394)

✤

mode.

✤

If DV (IEEE1394) mode is set, DIS and COLOR NITE SHUTTER modes will

be released.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

IEEE 1394

System Requirements

CPU: faster Intel^®Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible.

✤

™

Operating system: Windows^®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2)

✤

Main memory: more than 64 MB RAM

IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card

✤

Recording with a DV Connection Cable (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only)

VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only)

USB

3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the

DV jack of the Camcorder to the DV jack of the

other DV device.

MIC

✤

Make sure that

LCD screen.

is displayed on the

4. Press the Start/Stop button to begin REC

PAUSE mode.

✤

PAUSE is displayed on the LCD screen.

5. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.

6. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

✤

If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the Start/Stop button

again.

7. To stop recording, press the

(STOP) button.

[ Notes ]

✤

When using this Camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a

monitor may seem uneven, however recorded pictures will not be affected.

Operation is not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

✤

While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong electric field and

strong magnetic field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO signal may transmit with noise.

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

USB

✤

The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification)

You can easily transfer a image from a Memory card to a PC without

additional add-on cards via a USB connection.

You can transfer a recorded file in memory card to a PC via a USB

connection. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (DV Driver,

Video Codec, DirectX 9.0) supplied with the Camcorder.

✤

USB Connection speed depending on the System

USB

High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers only.

✤

Windows 98SE/ME - Full Speed USB

✤

Windows 2000 - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed.

✤

Windows XP - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed.

System Requirements

Windows System

Minimum

Recommended

CPU

Intel^®Pentium III™, 600MHz

Windows^®98SE/ME

128MB

Intel^®Pentium 4™ , 2GHz

Windows^®2000/XP

512MB

™

OS (operating system)

Memory

HDD capacity

Resolution

1GB or more

1024 x 768 dots

24bit Colour

2GB or more

1024 x 768 dots

24bit Colour

USB

USB1.1

USB2.0 High Speed

✤

It is not available for Macintosh systems.

[ Notes ]

✤

USB 2.0 works only for removable disk functions.

On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time.

On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly.

✤

Intel Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.

Windows^®is a registered trademark of the Microsoft^®Corporation.

™

All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.

Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

Do not connect the 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 is inserted, PC will not recognise your

Camcorder as a removable disk. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX 9.0.

✤

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder during the data transfer, the data

transfer will stop and the data may be damaged.

If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it

may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all other USB devices and try

the connection again.

✤

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Selecting the USB Device (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

USB

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

✤

✤ USB Select function works only in M.Player mode.

✤ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to a computer to

copy your movies and images from the Memory card (or built-in memory;

or to a printer to print your images.

VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

M.Player Mode

√System

Clock Set

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

USB Connect, then press the Menu selector.

Remote

√On

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

√On

√USB 1.1

√Computer

√English

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Computer or Printer, then press the Menu selector.

✤

Move

Select

Exit

You can select Computer to use the Camcorder as a

✤

PC Camera, USB Stream or removable disk.

You can select Printer to use the Pictbridge feature

✤

M.Player Mode

Back

(see page 110).

Clock Set

Remote

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

Computer

Printer

Move

Select

Exit

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Setting the USB Communication Speed (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

USB

✤ To ensure proper communication between the camcorder and a PC, please

set the USB Version before connecting the camcorder to a PC.

✤ It is available only in M.Cam and M.Player modes.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

M.Player Mode

√System

Clock Set

USB Version, then press the Menu selector.

✤

Set the USB Version to USB 2.0 when it is supported

Remote

√On

√USB 1.1

√Computer

√English

✤

by both PC and its OS (Operating System).

If either the PC or OS does not support USB 2.0, set

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

✤

the USB Version to USB 1.1.

Move

Select

Exit

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

M.Player Mode

Back

Clock Set

Remote

[ Notes ]

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

✤

When the USB Version is not set properly, the USB

USB 1.1

USB 2.0

connection may not be established.

USB 2.0 may not be supported by certain PCs depending

✤

on their specifications.

In this case, choose the USB 1.1 for USB connection.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

When selected USB 2.0 is not supported by the PC,

the USB 1.1 will be used for the USB connection automatically.

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

DV Media Pro 1.0

Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Programme

✤ To play back MPEG moving pictures recorded by the camcorder or streaming

data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec

programme should be installed.

✤

✤ Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the programme.

✤ If another Camcorder or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in

advance.

✤

✤ This explanation is based on Windows^®98SE OS.

✤ DV Media Pro 1.0 User's Manual is included on the accompanying

CD(D:\help\) in Adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual

can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the

D\Support\AcrobatReader\AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe).

(The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of Adobe

✤

Systems,Inc.)

✤ DV Media Pro User’s Manual is in English.

Programme Installation

1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

Installation selection screen appears on the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after

inserting the CD, click “Run” in the Windows “Start” menu

and execute Autorun.exe file to begin installation.

When CD-ROM drive is set to “D:drive”, type “D:\autorun.exe” and press

Enter.

✤

3. Click the icons listed below to install the selected software.

✤

DV Driver Click

- USB removable Disk Driver (Windows^®98SE only)

- USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver (CAPTURE DRIVER)

- Connect a Camcorder to your PC to complete the DV Driver installation.

1) Set the camcorder Power switch to CAMERA.

2) Set the camcorder Mode switch to TAPE.

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable.

4) The SAMSUNG A/V Capture driver installation begins on the PC.

DirectX 9.0 Click

✤

Video Codec Click

The Video Codec needs to be installed in order to playback the MPEG4

Movies (stored in the Memory Card) on a PC or to use the USB

Streaming/PC Camera functions.

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Using the PC Camera Function

PC Camera PC

✤ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0.

programmes must be installed in the PC.

✤

✤ You can use this Camcorder as a PC CAMERA.

✤ When you connect to a Web site that provides video chatting functions, you

can use your Camcorder for such functions.

✤

✤ When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as NetMeeting),

voice communication may not be supported depending on the video

conferencing software. In this case, connect an external microphone to the

soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication.

✤

✤ Using the Camcorder with PC Net-meeting programme installed, you can

participate in video conference.

✤

✤ The PC CAMERA's screen size. (Transferred video frame rate for the PC

Camera function is max 15 fps.)

✤

320X240 (QVGA) pixels for USB 1.1 connection.

✤ If PC is connected with the USB to the Camcorder, only the Power, Mode,

Zoom and NITE PIX switchs can be operated.

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

)

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only

3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the

Camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your

computer.

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USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

USB

VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Using the USB Streaming Function

USB

✤

To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programmes must be

installed in the PC.

You can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming.

You can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image in the "jpg"

file format on a PC.

✤

1. Set the Mode switch to TAPE (VP-D353(i)/ D354(i)/D355(i) only), set the Power switch to

CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to

the USB port on your computer.

3. Setup and execute Windows Movie Maker or the Ulead VIDEO Studio Software application

provided on the CD.

- For detailed instructions for Ulead VIDEO Studio use, refer to the programmes Help function.

Windows Movie Maker is used for WINDOWS ME and XP users.

(C:\programme files\Movie maker\moviemk.exe)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Using the removable Disk Function (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

You can easily transfer data from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on cards via

a USB connection.

✤

1. Set the Mode switch to q CARD, set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to

the USB port on your computer.

To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognised, open Windows Explorer

and locate the removable disk.

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.

✤

If a USB cable is connected to the Camcorder's USB port, nothing is displayed on a TV.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the Camcorder. (USB jack)

✤

If a PC is connected to the Camcorder with a USB cable only, Zoom switch and NITE PIX

operate.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

USB

✤

After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect

the cable in the following way:

✤

USB Cable

1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse

button to select [Eject].

2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when the

Windows Splash screen appears.

USB

✤

[ Notes ]

MIC

✤

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the

Camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop

and the data may be damaged.

If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or

✤

simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices, the Camcorder may not

work properly.

If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the Camcorder.

While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong electric field and strong magnetic

field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO signal may transmit with noise.

86 ^✤

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Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Memory Stick (Optional Accessory)

✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded

✤

by the Camcorder.

Terminal

Protection tab

Memory Stick Functions

✤

Recording still images and MPEG4 movies

Viewing still images and MPEG4 movies

✤

- Single

- Slide show (Still images only)

- Multi display (Still images only)

Protecting images against accidental erasure

✤

Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick

Print marking still images

Formatting a Memory Stick

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

You can use most of the Camcorder’s functions when recording to the

Memory Stick.

✤

appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.

✤

While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick.

✤

Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can

cause data damage.

✤

If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write protect tab

on the Memory Stick to LOCK.

✤

“Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

✤

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

“™”

“®”

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card

Inserting the Memory card

1. Set the Power switch to Off.

2. Open the Memory card cover.

3. Insert the Memory card in the direction of the arrow into the

Memory card slot located on the bottom of the Camcorder.

Ejecting the Memory card

1. Set the Power switch to Off.

VP-D353(i) only

2. Open the Memory card cover.

3. Push the Memory card, then it comes out of the Camcorder

automatically.

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

4. Pull out the Memory card.

Do not attempt to pull the Memory card out without first

pushing it in.

VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only

[ Notes ]

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

✤

Memory Stick Duo type or RS-MMC (VP-D354(i)/D355(i)

only) should be inserted by using the Adaptor (not supplied).

✤

If you set the Camcorder to M.Player mode, the last recorded

still image appears.

SD/MMC

If there are no recorded images on the Memory card,

No image ! will display on the screen.

✤

While recording, loading, erasing or formatting, do not turn

(Usable Memory card)

off the power or change the mode.

✤

Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory card.

You could lose data on the Memory card.

✤

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory card.

Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory card.

After pulling the Memory card out from the Camcorder, please keep the Memory card in a

soft case to prevent static shock.

✤

The stored contents 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.

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Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card

✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file

format on the Memory card.

✤

DCIM

✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in

MPEG4 file format on the Memory card.

✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a

folder.

- A file number from DCAM0001 is sequentially assigned

to each recorded image.

100 SSDVC

DCAM 0001

DCAM 0002

101SSDVC

- Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC and recorded

on the Memory card.

Image Format

Still Image

✤

Images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic

Experts Group) format.

The picture size is 800x600 (Tape Capture 640x480).

✤

MSAMSUNG

SSMOV

✤

100SSMOV

Moving Image

Images are compressed in MPEG 4(Moving Picture

✤

Experts Group) format.

The picture size is 720x576.

✤

000-0000

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

File number

✤ You can use this Camcorder as a Digital Still Camera

(DSC).

✤

Folder number

✤ You have to set the Mode switch to Memory card to use

this Camcorder as Digital Still Camera.

M.Cam mode (Memory record mode)

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

M.Player mode (Memory playback mode)

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

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VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

VP-D354(i)/D355(i)

Selecting the Built-in Memory (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤ Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.

(VP-D354(i): 16MB/VP-D355(i): 64MB)

✤ Images can be stored and played back using the built-in memory.

Hence, set the memory type before storing and playing back images.

✤

1. Set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

M.Cam Mode

√Memory

Memory Type

Photo Quality

File No.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

√Int. Memory

√Fine

√Series

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

✤

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory Type, then press the Menu selector.

M.Cam Mode

Back

Memory Type

Photo Quality

File No.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Int. Memory or Memory card, then press the Menu

selector.

Int. Memory

Memory card

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

Memory Type

Using Quick Menu: Memory Type

1. Press the Menu selector.

2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Memory

Type, then press the Menu selector.

2min

…

Memory Type

White Balance

Photo Quality

Exposure

Int. Memory

†

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Int.

Memory or Memory card, then press the Menu selector.

Manual Focus

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

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Selecting the Image Quality

✤

✤ Photo Quality function works in Player/M.Cam modes.

✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.

Select the Image Quality

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.

2. If the Power switch is set to CAMERA mode,

set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode,

set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Photo Quality, then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired

image quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal), then press the

Menu selector.

M.Cam Mode

√Memory

Photo Quality

File No.

√Super Fine

√Series

Move

Select

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

The selected icon will be displayed

✤

Number of Images on the Memory Card

QUALITY

Super Fine

Fine

8MB

16MB

Approx. 34

Approx. 45

Approx. 74

Approx. 68

Approx. 90

Approx. 148

Normal

The actual number of images that you can record varies

depending on the nature of the subject to be recorded.

M.Cam Mode

Back

Super Fine

Fine

Normal

Photo Quality

File No.

[ Notes ]

✤

The above approximation is based on a 8MB Memory Stick

under normal recording conditions.

✤

The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card

depends on various conditions.

Move

Select

Exit

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Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality

Photo Quality

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the

Menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤

1. Press the Menu selector.

1min

2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select

Photo Quality, then press the Menu selector.

White Balance

Photo Quality

Exposure

Auto

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired image quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal),

then press the Menu selector.

Manual Focus

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

1min

White Balance

Photo Quality

Exposure

…

Super Fine

†

Manual Focus

Exit

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Memory File Number

✤

File number setting works only in M.Cam mode.

File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded

when they are stored on the Memory card.

✤

Memory file numbers may be set as follows:

Series: When there are existing files, the new image will be

✤

named as 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 Power switch to the CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

M.Cam Mode

√Memory

Photo Quality

File No.

√Fine

√Series

✤

The menu list will appear.

Move

Select

Exit

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

M.Cam Mode

Back

Photo Quality

File No.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select File No., then press the Menu selector.

Series

Reset

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired option(Series or Reset), then press the

Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

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Taking Photos

✤

You may take still images while in M.Cam mode and store the

images on the Memory card.

✤

This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of a

subject while you are using the Camcorder.

You can take photos using the remote control.

Audio will not be recorded with a Still image on to the Memory

Card.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. After framing your object to record, fully press the

PHOTO button to take the picture.

✤

The picture is taken and saved into the Memory

card within a few seconds.

Taking another picture within this interval is not

✤

possible.

The

✤

indicator appears LCD screen during

the time it takes to save the image.

[ Notes ]

✤

Still images are saved in the Memory card in an

800x600 format.

1min

✤

The number of still images that can be stored

depends on the quality of the image.

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Viewing Still Images

✤ This function works only in M.Player mode.

✤

You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory card.

✤ Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the Menu.

✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images.

✤

Single: To view an image frame by frame.

Slide show: To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.

Multi display: To view 6 images at once.

To view a Single Image

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

✤

The last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory card,

✤

REV

FWD

S.SHOW MULTI DISP.

✤

No image ! will display on the screen.

3. Using the

desired still image.

(REV/FWD) buttons, search for the

✤

To view the next image: press the

To view the previous image: press the

Pressing

(FWD) button.

(REV) button.

(FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to the

✤

first image and pressing

(REV) when you are on the first image will

✤

take you to the last image.

✤

Keep pressing

(FWD) or (REV) to search for an image quickly.

To view a Slide Show

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

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✤

The last recorded image appears.

3. Press the

(S.SHOW) button.

✤

All images will be played back consecutively for

2~3 seconds each.

✤

The “Slide” will be display on the LCD screen.

4. To stop the slide show, press the

again.

(S.SHOW) button

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✤

[ Notes ]

✤

Loading time may vary depending on the image size.

The Slide Show will start from the current picture.

✤

Any large sized image taken with another device will be displayed as a

thumbnail image.

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To view the Multi Display

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

✤

The last recorded image appears.

œœ

√√

√

3. To view six stored images on single screen,

Exit

press the

(MULTI DISP.) button.

✤

A selection mark (

the image.

) appears under

✤

Press

(REV/FWD) button to select

an image.

REV

FWD

S.SHOW MULTI DISP.

4. To return to single playback mode, press the

(MULTI DISP.) button again.

Selected picture is displayed in full screen mode.

✤

[ Notes ]

✤

To display the previous six images, press and hold the

button for about 3 seconds.

(REV)

✤

To display the next six images, press the

about 3 seconds.

(FWD) button for

In order to use Delete, Protect or Print Mark functions in Multi

Display view mode, use the Quick Menu by pressing the Menu

Selector.

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Protection from accidental Erasure

✤

✤ The protection function works only in M.Player mode.

✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

If you execute format, all images including protected images will be erased.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

√Photo

✤

The last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory card,

✤

√Off

No image ! will display on the screen.

Print Mark

Format

3. Using the

image that you want to protect.

(REV/FWD) buttons, search for the still

Move

Select

Exit

✤

4. Press the MENU button.

M.Player Mode

Back

✤

The menu list will appear.

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

Off

Print Mark

Format

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Protect, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On,

then press the Menu selector.

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8. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

The protection ( ) icon will be displayed.

✤

[ Notes ]

100-0002

✤

Protected pictures will show the ( ) mark when they are

displayed.

✤

If the write protection tab on the Memory card is set to LOCK, you cannot set

image protection.

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Using Quick Menu: Protect

Protect

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using

the Menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤

1. Press the Menu selector.

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2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select

Protect, then press the Menu selector.

M.Play Select

Delete

Protect

Photo

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select Off or On, then press the Menu selector.

Print Mark

Exit

100-0002

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

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M.Play Select

Delete

…

Protect

Print Mark

†

100-0002

Exit

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100-0002

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Deleting Still Images and Moving Images

✤

The Delete function works only in M.Player

mode.

You can erase the still images and moving images

recorded on the Memory card.

If you want to delete protected images, you must first

deactivate the image protection.

An image which has been deleted cannot be

recovered.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

√Photo

✤

√Off

Print Mark

Format

Move

Select

Exit

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

M.Player Mode

Back

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

Print Mark

Format

3. Using the

(REV/FWD) buttons, search

for the still image that you want to delete.

4. Press the MENU button.

✤✤✤

✤✤

The menu list will appear.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

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select Delete, then press the Menu selector.

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✤✤✤

A message Do you want to delete? appears.

7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Yes or No, then press the Menu selector.

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

Do you want to delete?

Yes No

✤✤

100-0002

Deleting All image at once

Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Delete All,

then press the Menu selector.

A message Do you want to delete all? appears.

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Using Quick Menu: Delete

Delete

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder

functions by simply using the Menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently

used menus without using the MENU button.

✤

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800x600

✤

M.Play Select

Delete

Protect

Print Mark

1. Press the Menu selector.

100-0002

Exit

2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select

Delete, then press the Menu selector.

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3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select Cancel or Delete, then press the Menu

selector.

M.Play Select

Delete

Protect

…

Delete

†

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

Print Mark

100-0002

Exit

[ Notes ]

✤

When there is no stored picture on the Memory card, the message

No image ! will be displayed.

✤

If an erroneous image file is found on the Memory card, the

message Memory card error ! will be displayed.

It may be caused by copying images from different digital devices.

Formatting the Memory card will delete all the stored images. (see

page 101)

✤

To protect important pictures from accidental deletion, activate the

image protection (refer to page 97).

Deleting all files using the Delete All menu may take a while.

To delete all files much faster, format the memory card after backing

up the files into other storage device.

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Formatting the Memory Card

✤

✤ The Format function works only in M.Player mode.

✤ You can use the memory format functions to completely delete all images and

options on the Memory card, including protected images.

✤ The format function restores the Memory card to its initial state.

✤ The Memory card supplied with this Camcorder has been formatted already.

Attention

✤

✤ If you execute the memory format function, all images

will be erased completely and erased images cannot be

recovered.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

√Photo

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

√Off

✤

Print Mark

Format

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Format, then press the Menu selector.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired option(Int. Memory or Memory card), then

press the Menu selector. (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

If you select Int. Memory or Memory card, a message

✤

All files are deleted ! Do you want to format ?

appears.

Print Mark

Format

7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Yes,

then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

Complete ! appears when the format is completed.

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

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[ Notes ]

800x600

✤

If you execute the Format function,all still images/motion

All files are deleted !

Do you want to format?

clips will be erased completely and

✤

erased still images/motion clips cannot be recovered.

Yes No

✤

Formatting the Memory card using a different device will

cause Memory card read errors.

✤

Formatting the Memory card deletes all the stored data in

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the Memory card.

✤

Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting.

✤

A Memory Stick with the protection tab set to save will not be formatted. (see

page 87)

✤

Do not format the Memory Card on a PC.

“Not Formatted” message may appear if a Memory Card formatted on a PC

was inserted.

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MPEG Recording

MPEG

✤

✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory card.

✤ The screen format of the moving picture to be recorded is 720x576.

Saving Moving Picture Files onto a Memory Card

1. Check whether Memory card is inserted into the Camcorder.

If it is not in the Camcorder, insert it into the slot.

2. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

3. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

4. Press the Start/Stop button, the images are recorded on the

Memory card in MPEG4.

You can record a Camcorder still image on Memory card by

pressing the PHOTO button instead of the Start/Stop button.

5. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the recording.

[ Notes ]

✤

MENU button and Menu selector are not available while

MPEG recording.

To use MENU button and Menu selector, stop recording.

MPEG recording is not available when a menu or Quick

menu is displayed on the screen.

To start recording, press the MENU button to make it

disappear.

✤

Before using the MPEG REC function, check whether the

Memory card is inserted into the Camcorder.

Moving images that you recorded are saved in *.avi (avi 1.0)

file format on the Memory card.

The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder.

(see illustration low right hand corner)

The moving picture images on a Memory card are a smaller

size and lower definition than images on tape.

The sound is recorded in mono.

The following functions are not allowed in M.Cam Mode.

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program

AE, Digital Effect, Slow Shutter.

While recording on a Memory card, don’t insert or eject the

tape as it may record noise.

While a Memory card, don’t eject the card or it may break the

data on the Memory card or Memory card itself.

Turning the power off while accessing the memory card may damage the

data stored on the memory card.

✤

√

✤

MSAMSUNG

SSMOV

✤

100SSMOV

✤

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MPEG Playback

MPEG

✤

The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.

You can play the moving picture images on the Memory card.

Stereo audio is played back at the same time.

✤

Playing back on a PC shows better quality than on a TV.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory, then

press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select M.Play Select,

then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Movie, then

press the Menu selector.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

7. To exit the menu, push the MENU button.

√Photo

8. Using the

that you want to playback.

9. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

The moving pictures recorded on the Memory card will playback.

(REV/FWD) buttons, search for the moving picture

√Off

✤

Print Mark

Format

✤

You can control playback using the

(REW/FF)/ (STOP) buttons.

(PLAY/STILL) /

Move

Select

Exit

[ Notes ]

M.Player Mode

Back

M.Play Select

Delete

Delete All

Protect

Print Mark

Format

✤

MENU button and Menu selector are not available while MPEG playback.

To use MENU button and Menu selector, stop playback.

Photo

Movie

MPEG playback is not available when a menu or Quick menu is

displayed on the screen.

To start playback, press the MENU button to make it disappear.

There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4

moving picture images, but it is not malfunction.

✤

Move

Select

Exit

✤

The moving picture images that you recorded on the Memory card may

not play on other manufacturer’s.

The MPEG4 file recorded by another Camcorder may not play on by this Camcorder.

To playback MPEG4 moving pictures on a PC, the Video Codec (in the CD provided with the

camcorder) should be installed.

✤

- You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version in order to play

MPEG4 file on the Memory card on your PC.

- You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each languages on

Microsoft Website,

“http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp”.

Memory Stick PRO provides better image quality than Memory Stick.

“

”

✤

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Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select

M.Play

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using

the Menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤

1. Press the Menu selector.

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2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select M.Play Select, then press the Menu selector.

M.Play Select

Delete

Photo

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Photo or Movie, then press the Menu selector.

Protect

Print Mark

100-0002

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

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…

M.Play Select

Delete

Movie

†

Protect

Print Mark

100-0002

Exit

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Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image

✤

This function works only in Player mode.

You can record still images from a cassette on a

Memory card.

If you want to move recorded multiple still images

from a cassette to a Memory card, use the COPY

function.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Playback the cassette.

4. Press the PHOTO button.

✤

The still image is recorded on the Memory card.

During the time it takes to save an image, the play

✤

back screen is paused and the OSD is displayed

as illustrated in the lower right hand corner.

[ Notes ]

✤

Still images copied from the cassette to the memory

card are saved in a 640x480 format.

Number of images you can save varies depending

✤

on the image resolution.

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Now copying...

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Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card

✤

The photo copy function works only in Player mode.

You can copy still images recorded with photo function on a

cassette onto a Memory card.

✤

Player Mode

√Tape

✤

Rewind the tape to the point which you wants.

Photo Search

Photo Copy

Audio Select

√Sound[1]

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3. Press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

The menu list will appear.

Player Mode

Back

Photo Search

Photo Copy

Audio Select

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Tape, then press the Menu selector.

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Photo Copy, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

✤

All still images that recorded on a cassette will

be copied into a Memory card.

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25min

✤

Photo Copy

6. The Camcorder automatically performs the photo

search to find still images and copy starts.

Photo searching...

7. Press the

(STOP) button to stop copying.

✤

Copy stops when the cassette is finished or

Memory card is full.

Back

Exit

✤

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Photo Copy

[ Note ]

Now copying...

Still images copied from the cassette to the memory

card are saved in 640x480 format.

Back

Exit

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Copy to (Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-

in Memory) (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

✤

The Copy To function works only in M.Player mode.

You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory card to

the built-in memory.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Memory, then press the Menu selector.

M.Player Mode

√Memory

Memory Type

M.Play Select

Delete

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select Copy to, then press the Menu selector.

√Int. Memory

√Photo

Delete All

Protect

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

options(Back, This File or All Files),

then press Menu selector.

√Off

Print Mark

†

Move

Select

Exit

✤

✤✤✤

To go back to the previous mode, select Back.

✤✤✤

If This File or All Files is selected, Now

M.Player Mode

copying… is displayed on the screen and

†

Back

copying starts.

Back

This File

All Files

Copy to

Format

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Move

Select

Exit

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Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Marking Images for Printing

✤

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.

There are 2 ways to make a Print Mark.

✤

This File: You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed

on the LCD screen. It can be set up to 999.

All Files: To print 1 copy each of all of the

M.Player Mode

stored images.

√Memory

M.Play Select

Delete

√Photo

1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

Delete All

Protect

Print Mark

Format

✤✤

√Off

✤

The last recorded image appears.

3. Using the

(REV/FWD) buttons, search for

the still image that you want to mark.

Move

Select

Exit

4. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

✤

M.Player Mode

Back

M.Play Select

Delete

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select Memory, then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Print Mark, then press the Menu selector.

7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

desired option(All Off, This File or All Files), then

press the Menu selector.

8. If you select This File, move the Menu selector to

the left or right to select the quantity,

Delete All

Protect

Print Mark

Format

All Off

This File

All Files

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then press the Menu selector.

800x600

9. To exit, press the MENU button.

002

100-0002

Removing the Print Mark

To remove all Print Marks select All Off, to remove

individual file’s Print Mark, select the file and set This FILE to 000.

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Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Using Quick Menu: Print Mark

Print Mark

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using

the Menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤

It can be set on the selected file only.

1. Press the Menu selector.

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800x600

2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select

Print Mark, then press the Menu selector.

M.Play Select

Delete

Protect

Photo

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

the quantity, then press the Menu selector.

Print Mark

100-0002

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

2/46

800x600

[ Notes ]

M.Play Select

Delete

Protect

✤

If the Print Mark is set to This File, you can set the

✤

number of copies from 999.

If the Print Mark is set to All Files, you can set the

number of copies to 1.

The All Files option may require extended operation

time depending on the number of stored images.

DPOF supporting printers are commercially available.

Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder.

002

Print Mark

✤

Exit

100-0002

✤

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800x600

✤

002

100-0002

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PictBridge^TM(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i) only) PictBridge^TM

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i)

Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge^TM

PictBridge^TM

✤

✤ PictBridge function works only in M.Player mode.

✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support

(sold separately), you can send images from the Memory card directly to the

printer with a few simple operations.

✤

✤ With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your

Camcorder in order to print out stored pictures. For direct printing of your

stored pictures using the PictBridge function, you must connect your

Camcorder to a PictBridge printer using a USB cable.

Connecting To a Printer

M.Player Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

1. Turn your printer power off.

Turn your Camcorder on by setting the Power switch to

PLAYER.

√On

√USB 1.1

√Computer

2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

√English

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

System, then press the Menu selector.

Move

Select

Exit

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select USB

Connect, then press the Menu selector.

6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Printer, then press the Menu selector.

M.Player Mode

Back

Clock Set

✤

Computer: Connect to a computer.

Printer: Connect to a printer.

✤

Remote

Beep Sound

USB Version

USB Connect

Language

(To use the PictBridge function, connect to a printer.)

7. Connect your Camcorder to the printer using the provided

USB cable.

✤

Computer

Printer

8. Turn your printer power on.

✤

Move

Select

Exit

The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically after

a short period.

The cursor highlights Printer.

✤

Selecting Images

M.Player Mode

Back

1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the

(REV/FWD) buttons to select an image to print.

Copies

Num.

002

Date/Time

Setting the Number of Prints

2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Copies,

then press the Menu selector.

3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to set the number

of prints, then press the Menu selector.

100-0002

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PictBridge^TM(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i) only) PictBridge^TM

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/355(i)

Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option

4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to

select Date/Time, then press the Menu

selector.

M.Player Mode

Back

Copies

5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Date/Time

Off

the Date/Time display type, then press the Menu

Date

Time

Date&Time

selector.

✤✤

✤

Date/Time display type: Off, Date, Time,

100-0002

Date&Time

M.Player Mode

Back

Printing Images

Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select

Print, then press the Menu selector, and selected

image files will be printed.

Copies

Date/Time

100-0002

[ Notes ]

✤

The Date/Time Imprint Option may not supported by all printers.

Check with your printer manufacturer.

The Date/Time Menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support

this option.

✤

The PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA(Camera &

Imaging Products Association), an image transfer standard

developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony.

PictBridge supporting printers are commercially available.

Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder.

✤

Use the AC power adapter for your Camcorder during PictBridge

✤

Direct Printing.

Turning your Camcorder off during the printing might damage data

on the Memory card.

✤

Printing still images is supported. Motion clips 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.

✤

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Maintenance

After Finishing a Recording

✤

At the end of a recording you must remove the

power source.

When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack,

leaving the pack on the Camcorder can reduce the

life span of the battery. The Battery pack should be

release after recording is completed.

✤

1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of

the arrow.

✤

Opening the cassette door ejects the tape

automatically.

Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.

✤

2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the

Camcorder in a dust free environment.

Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-

shaped noise or jerky images.

3. Set the Power switch to the Off.

4. Disconnect the power source or remove the lithium

ion Battery pack.

Press the BATTERY RELEASE button located on

the bottom of the Camcorder and slide the Battery

pack in the direction of the arrow.

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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.

2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

3. Insert the cleaning tape.

4. Press the

5. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

(STOP) button after 10 seconds.

[ Notes ]

✤

Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.

If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.

✤

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 Authorised Service Centre.

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Maintenance

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

✤

Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.

Before using your Camcorder abroad, check the following items.

✤

Power sources

✤

You can use your Camcorder in any country or area with the

supplied AC Power adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

Use a commercially available AC jack adapter, if necessary,

depending on the design of the local wall outlet.

✤

Colour system

You can view your recording in the Viewfinder.

However, to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette

recorder, the television or VCR must be PAL-compatible and have the

appropriate audio/video jacks.

Otherwise, you may need to use a transcoder.

PAL-compatible Countries/Regions

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,

Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait,

Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria,

Thailand, Tunisia, etc.

NTSC-compatible Countries/Regions

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico,

Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.

[ Note ]

You can make recordings with your Camcorder and view pictures on

the LCD screen from anywhere in the world.

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Troubleshooting

✤

Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, 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 !

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

2. Set to OFF.

3. Detach the battery.

4. Reattach the battery.

* If unresolved contact your local

samsung service centre.

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.

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Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

M.Cam/M.Player

VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

Display

Blinking

slow

Informs that...

Action

There is no Memory card in

the Camcorder.

No Memory Card !

Insert a Memory card.

There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory

Memory Full !

No image !

slow

to record.

card. Erase recorded image.

There are no images recorded

on the Memory card.

Record new images.

The Memory card is record

protected.

Release the write protect tab

on the Memory card.

Write protect !

Protect !

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.

Format a Memory card.

(see page 101)

Not Formatted !

Now deleted...

slow

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

recognised by the Camcorder.

Try another Memory Card.

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Troubleshooting

✤

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your

nearest Samsung authorised service centre.

✤

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the

Camcorder on.

Check the Battery pack or the AC Power adapter.

Check the Power switch is set to CAMERA.

You have reached the end of the cassette.

Check the record protection tab on the cassette.

Start/Stop button

does not operate

while recording.

You have left the Camcorder set to STBY for more

than 5 minutes without using it.

The Battery pack is fully exhausted.

The Camcorder shuts

off automatically.

The atmospheric temperature is too low.

The Battery pack has not been charged fully.

The Battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged, Use another Battery pack.

Charge runs out

quickly.

When you see a blue

screen during

playback.

The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the head with a cleaning tape.

The contrast between the subject and the background

is too great for the Camcorder to operate normally.

Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or

use the BLC function while you are recording in bright

Surroundings.

A vertical strip appears

on the screen when

recording a dark

background.

The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators

displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus.

The image in the

Viewfinder is blurred.

Auto focus does not

work.

Check the Manual Focus menu.

Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.

Play, FF or REW

button does not work.

Check the Power switch. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

This is normal operation and it is not a failure or

defect.

When you see a

mosaic pattern

The tape may be damaged. Replace the tape.

Cleaning the video heads (see page 113).

during playback

search.

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Specifications

Model Name: VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i)

System

Video signal

PAL

Video recording system

Audio recording system

Usable cassette

Tape speed

Tape recording time

FF/REW time

Image device

Lens

Filter diameter

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette

SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s

SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)

Approx. 150 sec. (using DVM60 tape)

CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (800k pixels)

F1.6 20x(Optical), 900x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens

Ø30

LCD screen/Viewfinder

Size/dot number

LCD screen Method

Viewfinder

2.36 inchs 112k

TFT LCD

B/W LCD (VP-D351(i)/D352(i)/D353(i) only), Colour LCD (VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only)

Connectors

Video output

S-video output

Audio output

DV input/output

1Vp-p (75Ω terminated)

Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω

-7.5dBs (600Ω terminated)

VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i: 4pin special in/out connector,

VP-D351/D352/D353/D354/D355: out only.

Mini-B type connector

USB output

External mic

Ø3.5 stereo

General

Power source

DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V

Power source type

Power consumption

(Recording)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

External dimension

Weight

Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz

4.3W(LCD), 4.0W(Viewfinder)

0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)

-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)

Height 92mm(3.62inches), Length 117.5mm(4.63inches), Width 64mm(2.52inches)

0.904lb(410g, 14.46oz) (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape)

Omnidirectional stereo microphone

Internal MIC

Remote control

Indoors: greater than 49ft(15m) (straight line), Outdoors: about 16.4ft(5m)

(VP-D353(i)D354(i)/D355(i) only) (straight line)

- These technical specifications and design may be changed without

notice.

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Index

- A -

- M -

- A -

- M -

Accessories................................................12

AF/MF ........................................................58

Audio Dubbing ..........................................77

Audio Mode .............................................. 55

Memory card ............................................ 88

Memory Stick ............................................ 87

MPEG Recording.................................... 102

- O -

- P -

- B -

- C -

OSD .................................................... 24, 25

Battery Pack.............................................. 21

BLC ............................................................46

- P -

Photo Copy ............................................ 106

Photo Quality .......................................... 91

Photo Search ............................................ 68

Program AE ...................................... 63, 64

Protection ................................................ 97

- C -

Cassette.................................................... 36

Cleaning ..................................................113

Clock Set....................................................27

Connecting ................................................71

- R -

- S -

- T -

- D -

Rec Mode ................................................ 54

Rec Search .............................................. 41

Remote .................................................... 28

Remote control .................................. 17, 43

Date/Time ..................................................33

DC Cable....................................................20

Deleting .................................................... 99

Demonstration .......................................... 31

DIS ............................................................ 61

Digital Effect.............................................. 65

DV ........................................................79, 80

- S -

Shutter Speed .......................................... 57

Sound ...................................................... 70

Speaker .................................................... 70

Still images .............................................. 95

- E -

- F -

EASY.Q Mode .......................................... 40

Exposure .................................................. 57

- T -

Tele MACRO ............................................ 44

TV Display ................................................ 34

- F -

Fade.......................................................... 45

Formatting .............................................. 101

Frame advance ........................................ 74

Function buttons ...................................... 13

- U -

- V -

- W -

USB .................................................... 81~86

- V -

- H -

- I -

Viewfinder ..................................................35

Hand Strap................................................ 18

- W -

- I -

White Balance .......................................... 59

Wind Cut .................................................. 56

IEEE1394.................................................. 79

- L -

- Z -

- L -

- Z -

LCD .......................................................... 32

ZERO MEMORY ...................................... 42

Zoom ........................................................ 44

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THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page

http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk

http://www.samsung.fr

http://www.samsung.com/au

http://www.samsung.de

http://www.samsung.se

http://www.samsung.com/pl

http://www.samsung.it

United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk

France

Australia

Germany

Sweden

Poland

Spain

http://www.samsung.fr

http://www.samsung.com/au

http://www.samsung.de

http://www.samsung.se

http://www.samsung.com/pl

http://www.samsung.it

http://www.samsung.es

http://www.samsung.com.cn

Italia

China

http://www.samsung.es

http://www.samsung.com.cn

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