Samsung VP-D361 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Instruction Book
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Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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VP-D361(i)/D361W(i)/D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i)
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Samsung VP-D361 Specifications

General

Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution	112000 pixels
Filter size	27 mm
Digital zoom	1200 x
Optical zoom	33 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	2.29 - 75.57 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	35.3 - 1164.9 mm
Sensor type	CCD
Total megapixels	0.8 MP
Optical sensor size	1/6 \
Optical sensor resolution	800000 pixels
Focus	Auto / Manual
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Minimum processor	Pentium III
Light exposure control	Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand/snow, High Speed Shutter
Power consumption (typical)	4.3 W
Analog signal format system	PAL
Camera shutter speed	1/60 - 1/10000 s
Camcorder tape type	Mini-DV
Photo effects	Art, Emboss, Mirror, Mosaic, Pastel, Sepia
Playback zoom (max)	Yes x
DV port	-

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	104 mm
Width	52 mm
Height	93 mm
Weight	430 g

Summary

Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen

Instructions for safely rotating the camcorder's LCD screen.

Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens

Precautions for handling the LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens.

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

Notes regarding Camcorder

General safety precautions for operating the camcorder.

Servicing & Replacement Parts

Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Steps for installing the internal clock and remote control batteries.

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Connecting a Power Source

Using the QUICK MENU

Initial Setting : System Menu Setting

Setting the Clock (Clock Set)

Procedure for setting the camcorder's internal clock.

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)

How to enable or disable remote control functionality.

Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound)

Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)

Selecting the OSD Language (Language)

Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting

Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/ LCD Colour)

Guide to adjusting the LCD screen's brightness and color.

Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time)

How to set and display the date and time on recordings.

Setting the TV Display (TV Display)

Basic Recording

Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette

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

Making your First Recording

A step-by-step guide to making your initial recording.

Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode)

How to use the EASY.Q mode for simple recordings.

Reviewing and Searching when Recording (REC SEARCH)

Searching a quickly for a desired scene (Setting the ZERO MEMORY)

Self Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self Timer)

Using the Fade In and Out

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

Using the COLOR NITE (COLOUR NITE)

Using the LIGHT (VP-D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)

Advanced Recording

Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode

How to select recording modes (SP/LP) and audio modes (12Bit/16Bit).

Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus)

Selecting the Real Stereo

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

Guide to adjusting shutter speed and exposure settings.

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

How to use and switch between auto and manual focus.

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)

Overview of programmed auto exposure modes for various scenes.

Setting the Program AE

Procedure for selecting and setting Program AE modes.

Setting the White Balance

How to adjust white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Setting the 16:9 Wide

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

Instructions for activating the digital image stabilizer.

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom)

How to use the digital zoom function for magnification.

Still Image Recording

Playback

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen

Instructions for playing back recorded tapes on the LCD screen.

Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM)

Audio Dubbing

Guide to dubbing audio onto existing recordings.

Dubbed Audio Playback

Audio Effect

Setting the AV In/Out

Digital Still Camera Mode

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

Information on compatible memory cards and their usage.

Memory Card Functions

Selecting the Memory Type

How to select between built-in memory and memory card.

Selecting the Photo Quality

Guide to choosing photo image quality settings.

Setting the File Number

Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card

Steps for capturing still photo images onto the memory card.

Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)

How to view stored JPEG photo images.

Protection from accidental Erasure

How to protect images from accidental deletion.

Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images

Instructions for deleting photo and moving images.

Deleting All Images at Once

How to delete all images stored on the memory card.

Formatting the Memory Card

Steps for formatting the memory card to its initial state.

Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card

How to record moving MPEG images onto the memory card.

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

How to play back moving MPEG images from the memory card.

Recording a Moving Image from a Cassette as a Photo Image

Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card (Photo Copy)

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

Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)

How to mark images for printing using DPOF.

PictBridgeTM

Connecting To a Printer

How to connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Selecting Images

How to select images for printing via PictBridge.

Setting the Number of Prints

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

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

Recording with a DV Connection Cable

How to record using a DV connection cable.

USB Interface

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect)

Installing DV Media PRO Program

Connecting to a PC

Using the PC Camera Function

Using the USB Streaming Function

Using the removable Disk Function

Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display

Understanding camcorder error messages and their meanings.

Moisture Condensation

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes

Error messages specific to M.Cam/M.Player modes.

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Common problems and their troubleshooting solutions.

Setting menu items