VP-D381( i ) VP-D382( i ) VP-D382H VP-D384 VP-D385( i ) Digital Video Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register key features of your miniDV camcorder FEATURESOFYOURNEWMINIDVCAMCORDER Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKTM: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and photo images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (VP-D385( i ) only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. Tape Photo Recording on a Tape Tape photo recording makes it possible to record a photo image on a tape. 800K pixel CCD (VP-D385( i ) only) Your camcorder incorporates a 800K pixel CCD. Photo images can be recorded to a memory card. 1200x Digital Zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size. ii_ English Audio Enhancement Provides more powerful sound with the Real Stereo and Audio Effect features. Colour TFT LCD A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately. Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS compensates for any hand shaking, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification. Various Visual Effects The Visual Effects allow you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects. Back Light Compensation (BLC) The BLC function compensates for a bright background behind a subject you're recording. Program AE The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed. High Power Zoom Lens Power Zoom lens allows users to magnify the subject clearly up to 34x. Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D385( i ) only) · Using memory card, you can easily record and playback standard photo images. · You can transfer standard photo images on the memory card to your PC using the USB interface. Moving Image Recording on a Memory Card (VP-D385( i ) only) Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a memory card. MMC/SD card slot (VP-D385( i ) only) MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards. safety warnings WARNING CAUTION What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your miniDV camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the miniDV camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. CAUTION precautions Warning! · · This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. English_iii Caution notes and safety instructions NOTESREGARDINGTHEVIDEOHEADCLEANING · To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette. · Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads. ADJUSTINGTHELCDSCREEN 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 from the camcorder with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. - If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees so it is facing forward, you can close the LCD screen with the display facing out. - This is convenient during playback operations. Refer to page 31 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD screen. AV DV MENU W MODE T POWER CHG BATT . NOTESREGARDINGTHELCDSCREEN · Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen, the inside of the the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. · 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. · Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack. iv_English SERVICING&REPLACEMENTPARTS · · · · · 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. 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. NOTESREGARDINGCAMCORDER · · · 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. 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. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. - 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 location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.) 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. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. · · (WasteElectrical&ElectronicEquipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Correct Disposal of This Product English_v contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER 06 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 What is included with your miniDV camcorder Front & left view Left side view Right & top view Rear & bottom view Using the remote control (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Using the hand strap & lens cover Installing the button-type battery Using the battery pack Connecting a power source Basic miniDV camcorder operation Screen indicators in Camera/Player modes Screen indicators in M.Cam/M.Player modes (VP-D385( i ) only) Using the display ( ) button Using the joystick Handling quick menus with the joystick Setting the clock (Clock set) Setting the wireless remote control acceptance (Remote) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Setting the beep sound (Beep Sound) Setting the shutter sound (Shutter Sound) Selecting the OSD language (Language) Viewing the demonstration (Demonstration) PREPARATION 12 INITIAL SETTING : SYSTEM MENU SETTING 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 02_ English INITIAL SETTING : DISPLAY MENU SETTING 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Setting the guideline (guideline) Adjusting the LCD screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) Displaying the date/time (Date/Time) Setting the tv display (TV display) Inserting / ejecting a cassette Various recording techniques Making your first recording Recording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode) Zooming in and out Searching quickly for a desired scene (Setting the zero memory) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Self record using the remote control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Reviewing and searching a recording Using the fade on and off Auto focus / manual focus Setting the shutter speed & exposure Selecting the record mode & audio mode (Rec Mode & Audio Mode) Cutting off wind noise (WindCut Plus) Selecting the real stereo function (Real Stereo) Setting the program ae (Program AE) Setting the white balance (White Balance) Applying visual effects (Visual Effect) Setting the 16:9 wide mode (16:9 Wide) Using the tele macro (Macro) English _03 BASIC RECORDING 34 ADVANCED RECORDING 44 45 46 47 49 51 53 54 44 contents 1 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 Setting the digital image stabilizer (DIS) Using back light compensation mode (BLC) Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital Zoom) Using the colour nite (C.Nite) Using the light (Light) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) only) Recording a photo image on a tape -tape photo recording Searching for a photo image on a tape (Photo Search) Playing back a tape on the LCD screen Various functions while in Player mode Audio dubbing (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Dubbed audio playback (Audio Select) Audio effect Setting the AV in/out (AV In/Out) (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) Tape playing back on a TV screen Copying a camcorder tape onto a video tape Using the VOICE+ function Recording (copying) a TV programme or video tape onto a camcorder tape (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) Using a memory card (usable memory card) (not supplied) Structure of folders and files on the memory card Setting the file number (File No.) Taking a photo image (jPEg) on the memory card Viewing photo images (jPEg) Protection from accidental erasure (Protect) Deleting photo images and moving images (Delete) PLAYBACK 62 CONNECTION 68 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA MODE (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) 74 04_ English ) 83 84 86 87 88 89 Formatting a memory card (Format) Recording moving images (MPEg) on a memory card Playing the moving images (MPEg) on a memory card (M.Play select) Recording an image from a tape as a photo image Copying a photo image from a tape to a memory card (Photo Copy) Marking images for printing (Print Mark) Printing your pictures ­ using the pictbridgeTM Transferring ieee1394 (I.Link)-DV standard data connections Using USB Interface Selecting the USB device (USB Connect) Installing the software (DV Media Pro programme) Connecting to a PC After finishing a recording Usable cassette tapes Cleaning and maintaining the camcorder Using your miniDV camcorder abroad Troubleshooting Setting menu items PICTBRIDGETM (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) IEEE 1394 DATA TRANSFER USB INTERFACE (VP-D385( i ) ONLY) 90 92 94 96 97 98 100 100 101 102 103 105 107 MAINTENANCE 94 100 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS English _05 getting to know your miniDV camcorder WHATISINCLUDEDWITHYOURMINIDVCAMCORDER Your new Digital Video camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Centre. The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. Battery Pack (IA-BP80W ) AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 type) Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (VP-D385( i ) only) Software CD (VP-D385( i ) only) User Manual Button-type Battery for Remote Control (Type: CR2025) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/ D385( i ) only) Remote Control (VP-D382( i )/D382H/ D385( i ) only) Lens Cover Lens Cover Strap Tape* (Option) Carrying Case* (Option) · The contents may vary depending on the sales region. · Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. · *(Option) : This is an optional accessory. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. · A memory card is not included. See page 74 for memory cards compatible with your miniDV camcorder. 0_ English FRONT&LEFTVIEW 5 1 6 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OPEN 7 8 EASY Q button page 36 Display ( ) button TFT LCD screen Internal micro ...