Samsung SCD353 manual

ENGLISH AD68-00839F Digital Video Camcor der Owner’ s Instruction Book Before oper ating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly , and retain it for future reference . AF A uto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display SC-D351/D352/D353/ D354/D355 , , , AF CCD LCD SC-D351/D352/D353/ D354/D355[...]

ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Features .............................................................................................................. 11 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .................................................................12 F ront & Left View ...............................................................................[...]

ENGLISH Contents 3 3 Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35 Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................35 Inser ting and Ejecting a Cassette ..................................................................[...]

ENGLISH Contents 4 4 Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................65 Selecting the Digital Effects ............................................................................66 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom .................................................................6[...]

Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................91 Select the Image Quality ................................................................................91 Number of Images on the Memory Card .......................................................91 Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality....[...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 6 6 Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation ma y 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. ■ Open the LCD screen with your[...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 7 7 T elevision progr ams, video tapes, D VD titles, films, and other prog ram materials may be cop yrighted. Unauthorized copying of cop yrighted material may be against the la w . All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with y our Samsung product [...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer . The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical w aste. Notes regarding the Battery Pack ■ It is recommended to use original batter y pack that is a vailab le at SAMSUNG service center. ■ Make sure that the Battery pack is [...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 9 9 Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 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 und[...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery 1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; ev en if the Battery pack or AC adapter is remo ved. 2. The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the Lithium battery b[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 11 11 Features ■ Multi OSD Language Y ou can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. ■ Digital Data T ransfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transf er protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit D V data) high speed data transpo[...]

1. 2. (AA-E8 ) 3. 4. A UDIO/VIDEO ( / ) 5. 6. ( SC-D354/D355 ) ( :CR2025) 7. ( SC-D354/D355 ) 8. USB ( SC-D352/ D353/D354/D355 ) 9. CD( SC-D352/ D353/D354/D355 ) 10. . 11. . 12. S 13. ( SC-D353/354/D355 ) Make sure that the f ollowing basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC P ower Adapter (AA[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 13 13 Front & Left V iew 1. Lens 2. LED light (see page 48) (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 3. Remote sensor (SC-D354/D355 only) 4. S-Video jack 5. Internal MIC 6. EASY .Q button (see page 40) 7. Function buttons 8. TFT LCD screen 9. IR (Infrared) light (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 1. Lens 2. LED light (SC-D352/D354[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 14 14 Left Side V iew 1. DISPLA Y (see page 25) 2. MA CRO/PB ZOOM (see page 44/see page 75) 3. Speaker 4. Mode switch (MEMOR Y CARD/T APE) (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 5. Focus adjustment knob 6. Viewfinder 7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER (see page 47) (SC-D351/D353 only) 7. COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT (see page 48) (SC-D352/D354[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 15 15 Right & T op V iew 1. NITE PIX switch (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) 2. Menu selector (V OL/MF) 3. MENU button 4. Start/Stop button 5. P ower switc h (CAMERA or PLA YER) 6. DC jack 7. T APE EJECT 8. Zoom lever 9. PHO T O button (see page 68) 10. Jacks 11. Hand strap hook 12. Jack co ver 13. Cassette door [...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom V iew 1. Lithium battery cover 2. Charging indicator 3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 4. Battery release 5. T ripod receptacle 5. T ripod receptacle 3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 1. Lithium battery cover 4. Battery release 2. Charging indicator Memory Card Sl[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 17 17 Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only) SC-D354/D355 1. PHOT O (see page 68) 2. ST ART/ST OP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 4. ZERO MEMOR Y (see page 42) 5. PHOT O SEARCH 6. A.DUB (see page 77) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLA Y) 10. Direction ( / ) (see page 73) 11. F . AD V (see pag e 74) 12. (ST OP) 13. (STILL) 14. [...]

ENGLISH Preparation 18 18 Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very impor tant to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before y ou begin your recording. The Hand strap enables y ou to: - Hold the Camcorder in a stable, comf ortable position. - Press the ZOOM and Star t/Stop button without ha ving to change the position of your hand. 1. [...]

ENGLISH Preparation 19 19 ✤ The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; e ven if the Battery pack or A C P ow er adapter is remov ed. ✤ 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 da[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 20 20 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to y our Camcorder . - The A C P ow er adapter and AC Cord: used f or indoor recording. - The Battery pack: used for outdoor recording. 1. Connect the AC P ower adapter to the AC Cord. 2. Connect the AC Cord to a w all sock et. [ Notes ] ?[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 21 21 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time av ailable depends on - The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using. - How often the z oom function is used. It is recommended that you hav e se veral batteries av ailable . 1. Attach the Battery pack to the Camcorder . 2. Connect th[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 22 22 T able of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery T ype. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it s witches off and the Vie wfinder switches on automatically . ✤ The continuous recording times given in the tab le below are approximations . Actual recording time depends on usage. [ Notes ] ■ The Battery pack sho[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 23 23 The battery level displa y 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.) [ Notes ] ■ Please refer to the T able on page 22 for appro ximat[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 24 24 OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes) 1. Batter y level (see page 23) 2. Digital effects mode (see page 65) 3. EASY .Q (see page 40) 4. DIS (see page 61) 5. Program AE (see page 63) 6. White balance mode (see page 59) 7. Shutter speed (see page 57) 8. Exposure (see page 57) 9. Manual focus (see page 58) 10. Date/T[...]

1. Photo quality 2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator 3. Image counter T otal number of recordable still images. 4. Image recording and loading indicator 5. Erase protection indicator (see page 97) 6. Print mark (see page 108) 7. Folder number-file n umber (see page 89) 8. JPEG image size 9. Slide show ■ T urning OSD on/off Press the DISPLA Y button o[...]

ENGLISH 26 26 System Menu Setting Selecting the OSD Language ✤ The Language function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Select the appropriate OSD language among from OSD List. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMOR Y CARD . (SC-D353/D354/355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ Th[...]

ENGLISH System Menu Setting 27 27 ✤ Clock setup works in Camera/Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the Date/Time . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMORY CARD . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ?[...]

✤ The Remote function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ The Remote option allows you to enab le or disable the remote control for use with the Camcorder . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMORY CARD . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu se[...]

ENGLISH System Menu Setting 29 29 Setting the Beep Sound ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Y ou can tur n the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMORY CARD . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3.[...]

✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both Play er and M.Cam modes. ✤ Y ou can tur n the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the PHO T O button the Shutter will Sound. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. If the P ower s witch is set to CAMERA mode, set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y CARD . If the P ower s witch is s[...]

✤ Before y ou begin: Make Sure that there is no tape inserted in the Camcorder . (see page 36) ✤ Demonstration automatically shows y ou the major functions that are included with your Camcorder so that y ou may use them more easily . ✤ The Demonstration function ma y only be used in the Camera mode without a tape inserted in the Camcorder . ?[...]

✤ This function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Y our Camcorder is equipped with a 2.36 inch color Liquid Cr ystal Display(LCD) screen, which enab les you to vie w what you are recording or playing bac k directly . ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for e xample), y ou c[...]

ENGLISH ✤ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMORY CARD . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4.[...]

✤ The TV Displa y function works in Camera/Play er/M.Cam/M.Pla yer modes. ✤ Y ou 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 DISPLA Y button located at the left side of the Camcorder to turn the OS[...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 35 35 ✤ In the PLA YER mode, the Vie wfinder 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°. The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images. 1. Close the LCD[...]

36 36 ENGLISH Basic Recording Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inser ting a tape or closing the cassette compar tment, do not apply excessiv e f orce. As it ma y cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini D V cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the T APE EJECT switch. ■ The cassette door opens automatically [...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 37 37 ✤ While recording, it is very impor tant to hold the Camcorder correctly . ✤ Fix the lens cov er firmly by clipping it to the hand strap . (see page 18) 1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against y our side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD screen to suppor t[...]

38 38 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques ma y be required for more dr amatic results. 1. General recording. 2. Downward recor ding. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recor ding. Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below . 4. Self recording. Making a recording viewin[...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 39 39 Making your First Recording 1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder . (see page 20) (A Battery pack or a AC P ower adapter) Inser t a cassette. (see page 36) 2. Remov e the Lens cov er . 3. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . ■ Open the LCD screen. ■ Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) Make su[...]

Basic Recording ✤ The EASY .Q mode wor ks only in Camera mode. ✤ The EASY .Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. By pressing the EASY .Q button, all functions on the Camcorder will be set to off and the recording settings will [...]

ENGLISH 41 41 Basic Recording Record Sear ch (REC SEARCH) When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 min utes without being used, it will switch off automatically . T o use it again, press the Star t/Stop button or set the P ow er switch to Off and then back to CAMERA. This auto power off f eature is design[...]

42 42 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ The ZERO MEMOR Y function works in both Camera and Player modes. ✤ Y ou can mar k a point on a tape that you want to return to f ollowing playbac k. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the ZERO MEMOR Y button on the remote control before the recording or dur[...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 43 43 ✤ 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 P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is display ed in[...]

44 44 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ 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. ✤ Y ou can zoom using variable zoom speeds . ✤ Use these features f or diff erent shots. Please note that ov er-use of the Zoom feature can lead to unprof essiona[...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 45 45 ✤ The F ADE function works only in Camera mode. ✤ Y ou can give your recording a prof essional look by using special effects such as f ade in at the beginning of a sequence or f ade out at the end of a sequence. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Befo[...]

46 46 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ Back lighting e xists 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 f ace is too dark to distinguish his/he[...]

ENGLISH Basic Recording 47 47 ✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode. ✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slo w moving objects. ✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function may produce a brighter image. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the COLOR N[...]

48 48 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode. ✤ The LED light enables y ou to record a subject in dark places without sacrificing color. ✤ The LED light can be used with COLOR NITE SHUTTER function only . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . 3. Press the COLOR NITE/LE[...]

ENGLISH 49 49 Basic Recording ✤ The Nite Pix function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ The Nite Pix function enables y ou to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE or MEMORY CARD . (SC-D354/D355 only) 3. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ Nite Pix indicator ( ) appears on the[...]

50 50 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ The P ower Nite Pix function w orks only in Camera mode. ✤ The P ower Nite Pix function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the Nite Pix function. ✤ When you work in P ower Nite Pix mode, the P ow er Nite Pix icon remains on the LCD screen. ✤ P ower Nite Pix is not a v ailable while taking a p[...]

ENGLISH 51 51 Adv anced Recor ding Use of various Functions ( ! ): SC-D353/D354/D355 only ( @ ): SC-D355 only ( # ): SC-D354/D355 only M.Cam ! M.Player ! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 63, 64 59 65, 66 61 67 68 105 78 54 55 56 76 90 91, 92 103, 104 99, 100 99 97, 9[...]

52 52 ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding ( ! ): SC-D353/D354/D355 only ( # ): SC-D354/D355 only ( $ ): SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time TV Display Clock Set Remote # Beep Sound Shutter Sound ! USB V ersion $ USB Connect $ Language Demonstration Pag e Camera Player M.Cam ! M.Player ! Av ailable mode Functions Sub Menu Main Menu S[...]

ENGLISH 53 53 Adv anced Recor ding Function av ailability in each Mode O: X: : , ✩ : , ( ) ! : SC-D352/D354/D355 . , O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : Y ou can not change the requested mode. : The requested mode will work. ✩ : The requested mode will work. (operating mode data will be back ed up .) ! : This Function[...]

54 54 ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding ✤ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Play er (D V IN) modes. ✤ This Camcorder records and plays bac k in SP (standard pla y) mode and in LP (long play) mode . - SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a D VM60 tape. - LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes o[...]

ENGLISH 55 55 Adv anced Recor ding ✤ The Audio Mode function w orks in both Camera and Play er modes. ✤ This Camcorder records sound in two wa ys. (12Bit, 16Bit) - 12Bit: Y ou can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main (Sound1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dub bed onto the Sub (Sou[...]

56 56 ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding ✤ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Play er (A udio 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 alo[...]

ENGLISH 57 57 Adv anced Recor ding ✤ Y ou 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 b y simply using the Menu selector . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the[...]

✤ The Auto F ocus/Manual F ocus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic f ocus feature , as it enables y ou to concentrate on the creative side of y our recording. ✤ Manual f ocusing may be necessary under cer tain conditions that make automatic f ocusing difficult and/or unreliab[...]

✤ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ Y ou may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color . ■ Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White [...]

ENGLISH 60 60 Adv anced Recor ding ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select White Balance , then press the Menu selector . 3. [...]

✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates f or any shaking or hand mov ement while holding the Camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: - Recording with the zoom (DIS is not a vailab le in Digital Zoom mode.) - Recording a small object cl[...]

ENGLISH 62 62 Adv anced Recor ding ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select DIS , then press the Menu selector . 3.[...]

ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding 63 63 ✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode . ✤ The Program AE mode allows y ou to adjust shutter speeds and aper tures to suit different recording conditions . ✤ They giv e you creativ e control ov er the depth of field. ■ Auto mode ( ) - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - T o [...]

ENGLISH 64 64 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Program AE , then press t[...]

ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding 65 65 Applying Digital Effects ✤ The Digital Effect function w orks only in Camera mode. ✤ The Digital Effects enab le you to giv e a creativ e look to your recording. ✤ Select the appropriate Digital Effect f or the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect y ou wish to create. ✤ There are 11 Digit[...]

ENGLISH Adv anced Recor ding 66 66 Selecting the Digital Effects 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to th[...]

✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode. ✤ Zooming more than 20x is achiev ed digitally , up to 900x when combined with optical zoom. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on ho w much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that y ou use the DIS f eature with Digital Zoom for picture stability . (see page 61) 1. Set the P ower s witc[...]

✤ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA . 2. Set the Mode s witch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the PHO T O button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds . 4. After the PHO T O has been recorded, the Camcorder returns to its previous status. ✤ The Photo Search works[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 69 69 ✤ The playbac k function works only in Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Inser t the tape you wish to vie w . (see page 36) 4. Open the LCD screen. ■ Adjust the angle of the LCD sc[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 70 70 ✤ The Speaker works only in Pla yer mode . ✤ When you use the LCD screen f or pla yback, y ou can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speak er . - T ake the f ollowing steps to lower the v olume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the Camcorder . 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T [...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 71 71 ✤ The playbac k function works only in Play er mode. ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors. ✤ T o play bac k a tape, the tele vision must be NTSC compatible . (see page 114) ✤ We recommend that y ou use the A C P ower adapter as the po wer source for the Camcorder . 1. Connec[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 72 72 ✤ Y ou can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the Audio/Video cab le. ■ The yellow jac k: Video ■ The white jack: A udio(L) - Mono ■ The red jack: A udio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 4. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D35[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 73 73 ✤ This function works only in Play er mode. ✤ The PLA Y , STILL, STOP , FF , REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote control. (SC-D354/D355 only) ✤ The F .AD V(F rame adv ance), X2, SLOW b uttons are located on the remote control only . (SC-D354/D355 only) ✤ T o prev ent tape and head-drum wear , your[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 74 74 ■ Press the F .ADV button on the remote control while in still mode. - Video sequence advances frame b y frame each time you press the F .ADV b utton. - The F .AD V function works in still mode only . ■ T o resume nor mal pla yback, press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. - Forw ard frame adv ance Press the F .ADV button on the [...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 75 75 Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ✤ The Playbac k Zoom function works in Play er mode. ✤ The Playbac k Zoom function enables y ou to magnify the pla yback or still image. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the PB ZOOM button in pla yback mode or in s[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 76 76 ✤ A V In/Out function works only in Player mode. ✤ A V in/out setting enables you to record signal from e xternal sources and display it on LCD screen. Also , you can direct y our video or image to external devices to record or play bac k. 1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR or TV with the Audio/Video cab le. (See pages[...]

✤ The Audio Dub bing function works only in Play er Mode. ✤ Y ou can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode. ✤ Y ou can add sound to the or iginal 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 w[...]

ENGLISH Playbac k 78 78 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Inser t the dubbed tape and press the MENU button. 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select T ape , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Audio Select , then[...]

ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data T ransfer 79 79 ■ Connecting to other D V standard products. A standard D V connection is quite simple. If a product has a D V por t, you can transf er data by connecting to the D V por t using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of D V por ts, (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin ter minal[...]

ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data T ransfer 80 80 ■ CPU: faster Intel ® P entium 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 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)[...]

ENGLISH USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) ✤ Y ou can easily transfer a image from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ Y ou can transfer a recorded file in memory card to a PC via a USB connection. (SC-[...]

ENGLISH USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) 82 82 ✤ USB Connect function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Using the USB cable, y ou can connect your Camcorder to a computer to copy y our movies and images from the Memory card (or built-in memory; SC-D354/D355), or to a pr inter to print your images. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER .[...]

ENGLISH 83 83 USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ T o ensure proper communication between the camcorder and a PC, please set the USB V ersion before connecting the camcorder to a PC. ✤ It is av ailable only in M.Cam and M.Pla yer modes only . 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y CARD . 3. [...]

ENGLISH USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ T o play back MPEG mo ving pictures recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transf erred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec program should be installed. ✤ Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the prog ram. ✤ If another Camcorder or scanner is connected,[...]

ENGLISH 85 85 USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ T o use the PC Camera function, the D V Dr iver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC . ✤ Y ou can use this Camcorder as a PC CAMERA. ✤ When you connect to a W eb site that provides video chatting functions, you can use y our Camcorder f or such function[...]

ENGLISH 86 86 USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ T o use USB streaming, the D V Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC. ✤ Y ou can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming. ✤ Y ou can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image in the "[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 87 87 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the Camcorder . ■ 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 aga[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 88 88 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory card 1. Set the P ower s witch to Off . 2. Open the Memory card cover . 3. Insert the Memor y card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory card slot located on the bottom of the Camcorder . Ejecting[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 89 89 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The still images that you recorded are sa ved in JPEG file format on the Memory card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are sa v ed in MPEG4 file format on the Memory card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder . - A file[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 90 90 ✤ Built-in memory setting is available in the Pla yer/M.Cam/M.Play er modes. (SC-D354: 32MB/SC-D355: 64MB) ✤ Images can be stored and play ed back using the b uilt-in memory . Hence, set the memory type before storing and playing bac k images. 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA or[...]

ENGLISH 91 91 Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ Photo Quality function works in Play er/M.Cam modes. ✤ Y ou can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. 1. Set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or PLA YER . 2. If the P ower s witch is set to CAMERA mode, set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y CARD . If the[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 92 92 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Phot[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 93 93 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ File number setting works only in M.Cam mode. ✤ File numbers are given to images in the order the y were recorded when they are stored on the Memory card. ✤ Memory file numbers ma y be set as follo ws: ■ Series: When there are e xisting files, the new im[...]

✤ Y ou 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 tak e a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder . ✤ Y ou can take photos using the remote control. (SC-D354/D355 only) ✤ Audio will not be recorded with a Still image on to the Memory Card. 1. Set [...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 95 95 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ This function works only in M.Play er mode. Y ou can playbac k and view still images recorded on the Memory card. ✤ Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the Men u. ✤ There are 3 wa ys to view recorded images . - Single: T o view an image frame[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 96 96 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) T o view the Multi Display 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y CARD . ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. T o view six stored images on single screen, press the ( MUL TI DISP .) button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears unde[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 97 97 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The protection function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can protect impor tant images from accidental erasure. If you e x ecute format, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch t[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 98 98 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 99 99 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The Delete function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can erase the still images and moving images recorded on the Memory card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images , you m ust first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been delet[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 100 100 ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to left or right to select Delete , the[...]

✤ M.Play er ✤ Memory Format / , ✤ ✤ , , 1. PLA YER 2. Mode MEMOR Y CARD( ) 3. MENU( ) ■ 4. Menu selector( ) Memory( ) , Menu selector ( ) 5. Menu selector( ) Format( ) , Menu selector ( ) 6. Menu selector( ) ( Int.memory , Memory Card ) Menu selector( ) ( SC-D354/D355) ■ , "All files are deleted! Do you want to f ormat?"( , ) [...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 102 102 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ Y ou can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory card. ✤ The screen format of the moving picture to be recorded is 720x480. 1. Check whether Memory card is inser ted into the Camcorder . If it is not in the Camcorder , insert it into the slot[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 103 103 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The MPEG Playbac k function works only in M. Pla yer mode . ✤ Y ou can play the moving picture images on the Memory card. Stereo audio is play ed back at the same time. ✤ Playing bac k on a PC shows better quality than on a TV . 1. Set the P ower s witch[...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 104 104 ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector . 2. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select M.Play [...]

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 105 105 ( SC-D353/D354/D355) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ✤ This function works only in Play er mode. ✤ Y ou can record still images from a cassette on a Memory card. ✤ If you want to mo ve recorded m ultiple still images from a cassette to a Memory card, use th[...]

ENGLISH 106 106 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ( SC-D353/D354/D355) ✤ The photo copy function w orks only in Player mode. ✤ Y ou can copy still images recorded with photo function on a cassette onto a Memory card. ✤ Rewind the tape to the point which y ou wants. 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mod[...]

ENGLISH 107 107 Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ The Copy T o function works only in M.Player mode. ✤ Y ou can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory card to the built-in memory . 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMOR Y CARD . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear [...]

ENGLISH 108 108 Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ This Camcorder suppor ts the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ Y ou can automatically pr int images recorded on a Memory card with a printer suppor ting DPOF . ✤ There are 2 wa ys to make a Print Mark. - This File: Y ou can set a pr int mark on the photo imag[...]

ENGLISH 109 109 Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions b y simply using the Menu selector . ✤ Quick menu pro vides 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 . 2. Mov e the Menu s[...]

ENGLISH PictBridge TM (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 110 110 ✤ PictBridge TM function works only in M.Play er mode. ✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge suppor t (sold separately), you can send images from the Memory card directly to the printer with a few simple oper ations. ✤ With the PictBridge Suppor t, you can control the [...]

ENGLISH 111 111 PictBridge TM (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) PictBridge TM ( SC-D353/D354/D355) 4. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select Date/Time , then press the Menu selector . 5. Mov e the Menu selector to the left or right to select the Date/Time display type , then press the Menu selector . ■ Date/Time display type: Off , Date, T[...]

ENGLISH 112 112 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remo ve the po wer 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 T APE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow .[...]

113 113 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads T o ensure nor mal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playbac k pictures displa y square bloc k-shaped noise or distor tion, or a blue screen appears . 1. Set the P ower s witch to PLA YER . 2. Set the Mode switch to T APE . (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) 3. Inser t the cleani[...]

ENGLISH Maintenance 114 114 ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using y our Camcorder abroad, check the f ollowing items . ■ Y ou can use your Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC P ower adapter within 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially av ailable A C jack adapter , if necess[...]

ENGLISH 115 115 T roub leshooting Moisture Condensation Self Diagnosis Display ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center , perf orm the follo wing simple checks . They ma y sav e you the time and e xpense of an unnecessary call. ✤ If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture ma y condense inside[...]

ENGLISH 116 116 T roub leshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Pla yer Modes (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) slow There is no Memory card in the Camcorder . Inser t a Memor y card. No Memory Card! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory card. Erase recorded image. Memory Full! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory [...]

ENGLISH 117 117 T roub leshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your prob lem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Y ou cannot switch the Camcorder on. Star t/Stop button does not operate while recording. The Camcorder shuts off automatically . Charge runs out quickly . When you see a blue screen during playbac k. A ver[...]

ENGLISH 118 118 Specifications - These technical specifications and design ma y be changed without notice. System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette T ape speed T ape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD screen/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD screen Method Viewfinder Connectors Vide[...]

ENGLISH Index 119 119 Accessories ( .....................................12 AF/MF ( / ..............................58 Audio dubbing ( ..................................77 Audio Mode ( ..............................55 Battery Pack ( .................................21 BLC ( .......................................... 46 Cassette ( ..................[...]

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