Samsung digital SC-D363 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Instruction Book
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Samsung digital SC-D363 Specifications

General

Recording Media	MiniDV
Digital Zoom	1200x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Sensor	CCD
Viewfinder	Color Viewfinder
Video Format	Mini DV
Type	Digital
Image Sensor	1/6 inch CCD
Video Resolution	720x480
Audio Format	12/16-bit PCM stereo
Weight	440 g
Effective Pixels	680, 000 pixels
LCD Screen	2.5 inches
Interface	USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Summary

Notes and Safety Instructions

Servicing & Replacement Parts

Information on authorized servicing and proper replacement parts.

Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Guide on charging and using the lithium-ion battery pack.

Connecting a Power Source

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a power source.

Initial Setting : System Menu Setting

Setting the Clock (Clock Set)

Procedure to set the camcorder's date and time.

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (SC-D364/D366 only)

Basic Recording

Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette

Step-by-step guide for inserting and ejecting video cassettes.

Making your First Recording

A basic guide to starting your first recording session.

Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode)

Instructions for using the EASY.Q mode for simple recordings.

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

Using the COLOR NITE (COLOR NITE)

Advanced Recording

Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode

How to choose recording quality and audio settings.

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

Adjusting shutter speed and exposure for optimal image capture.

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

Setting the White Balance

Applying Visual Effects

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

How to reduce camera shake for stable footage.

Playback

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen

Steps to play back recorded video on the LCD screen.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks

Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)

Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)

Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card

Guide to capturing still photos and saving them to memory.

Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)

How to view captured still images in different modes.

Protection from accidental Erasure

Formatting a Memory Card

Playing Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card (M.Play Select)

How to play back video files stored on the memory card.

USB Interface (SC-D362/D363/D364/D365/D366 only)

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

System Requirements

Installing DV Media PRO Program

Connecting to a PC

Using the PC Camera Function

Using the USB Streaming Function

Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display

Explains error messages and their meanings for self-diagnosis.

Moisture Condensation

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)

Specific self-diagnosis messages for M.Cam/M.Player modes.

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Common symptoms and their corresponding solutions.