ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D361(i)/D361W(i)/D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display RoHS compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment", and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products. 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. Use only approved battery packs. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries. ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ..............................................5 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ......................................7 Features ....................................................................................7 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ....................................8 Front & Left View ......................................................................9 Left Side View..........................................................................10 Right & Top View ....................................................................11 Rear & Bottom View ................................................................12 Remote Control (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ........13 Preparation ........................................................................14 Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ......................................14 Lithium Battery Installation ......................................................15 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ........................................16 Connecting a Power Source ..................................................19 About the Operating Modes ....................................................19 Using the QUICK MENU ........................................................20 OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes ............21 OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)....................................22 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ......................22 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting ................................23 Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ................................................23 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..................24 Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ................................25 2 Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)....................................26 Selecting the OSD Language (Language) ............................27 Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration)........................28 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting ................................29 Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/ LCD Colour) ........29 Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time) ..................................30 Setting the TV Display (TV Display) ......................................31 Basic Recording ................................................................32 Using the Viewfinder................................................................32 Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette ................................................32 Various Recording Techniques................................................33 Making your First Recording ..................................................34 Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) ............35 Reviewing and Searching when Recording (REC SEARCH)..36 Searching a quickly for a desired scene (Setting the Zero Memory) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..................37 Self Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)........................38 Zooming In and Out ................................................................39 Using the Tele Macro ..............................................................39 Using the Fade In and Out......................................................40 Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ......................41 Using the COLOR NITE (COLOUR NITE) ............................42 Using the LIGHT (VP-D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ....................43 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording..........................................................44 Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode ............................44 Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ................................45 Selecting the Real Stereo ......................................................46 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure ..................................47 Auto Focus / Manual Focus ....................................................48 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ....49 Setting the White Balance ......................................................51 Applying Visual Effects ............................................................52 Setting the 16:9 Wide..............................................................54 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ..............................55 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ........56 Still Image Recording ..............................................................57 Searching for a still image ..................................................57 Playback ............................................................................58 Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen..58 Various Functions while in Player Mode ................................59 Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ..................................61 Audio Dubbing (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..........62 Dubbed Audio Playback ..........................................................63 Tape Playback ........................................................................64 Audio Effect ............................................................................66 Setting the AV In/Out (VP-D361i/D361Wi/D362i/D363i/D364Wi/D365Wi only)........67 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..68 Using the Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)..68 Memory Card Functions......................................................68 Inserting a Memory Card ....................................................68 Ejecting a Memory Card ....................................................68 Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ..............69 Selecting the Memory Type (VP-D365W(i) only) ......................70 Selecting the Photo Quality ....................................................71 Setting the File Number ..........................................................72 Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card..............73 Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) ..............................................74 To view a Single Image ......................................................74 To view a Slide Show ........................................................74 To view the Multi Display ..................................................74 Protection from accidental Erasure ........................................75 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images ..........................76 Formatting the Memory Card ..................................................78 Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card ........79 Playing Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card (M.Play Select) ......................................................................80 Recording a Moving Image from a Cassette as a Photo Image..81 Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card (Photo Copy) ..........................................................................82 Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in Memory (Copy to) (VP-D365W(i) only)..................................83 Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ..............................84 Removing the Print Mark ....................................................84 PictBridgeTM (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ......85 Printing Your Pictures ­ Using the PictBridgeTM ......................85 3 ENGLISH Contents Connecting To a Printer ......................................................85 Selecting Images ................................................................86 Setting the Number of Prints ..............................................86 Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ..................................86 Printing Images ..................................................................86 Canceling the Printing ........................................................86 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ....................................................87 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections (VP-D361i/D361Wi/D362i/D363i/D364Wi/D365Wi only) ........87 Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc). ..87 Connecting to a PC ............................................................87 System Requirements..........................................................87 Recording with a DV Connection Cable ..............................88 USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..89 Using USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ......................89 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ......89 USB Connection Speed depending on the System ................89 System Requirements..........................................................89 Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)....................................90 Installing DV Media PRO Program ........................................91 Connecting to a PC ................................................................92 Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................92 Using the PC Camera Function............................................93 4 Using the USB Streaming Function ....................................94 Using the removable Disk Function (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..............................94 Maintenance ......................................................................95 After Finishing a Recording ....................................................95 Usable Cassette Tapes ..........................................................95 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..............................96 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ..............................................97 Troubleshooting ......................................................98 Troubleshooting ......................................................................98 Self Diagnosis Display........................................................98 Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) ..............................99 Setting menu items................................................................101 Specifications ...................................................... 103 Index .................................................................... 104 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)................105 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the Camcorder. 1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees to the Camcorder with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. I If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out. I This is convenient during playback operations. [Note] Refer to page 29 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen. 180 degrees (max.) LCD Open Knob 90 degrees to the Camcorder 90 degrees (max.) Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens 1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of the Viewfinder or the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. 2. 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. 3. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack. 4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it. MENU COLOR NITE Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning I I 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 ...