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Samsung SC-D391 User Manual

1. Camera Mode Program AE gt Auto White Balance Auto Visual Effect gt Off 16 9 Wide gt On Macro gt Off DIS gt Off 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select 16 9 Wide then press Move Select MENTE the Joystick Camera Mode LCelinetrel Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide O 5 To activate the 16 9 wide function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e lf you do not want to use the 16 9 wide function set the 16 9 Wide menu to Off Macro O DIS v Move Select MENU Exit 6 To exit press the MENU button e 16 9 wide indicator is displayed 4 You cannot set the following functions in the 16 9 Wide mode If you want to use the following functions set the 16 9 Wide menu to Off first Mirror Visual Effect 52_ English advanced recording USING THE TELE MACRO MACRO B Tele Macro function works in Camera mode page 18 Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 cm 19 7 inches to 100 cm 39 4 inches Press the MODE button to set Camera Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then
2. 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 em Key features of your miniDV camcorder FEATURES OF YOUR NEW MINIDV CAMCORDER Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 ii LINK 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 Photo Recording on a Tape You can record a photo image on a tape 680K pixel CCD Your camcorder incorporates a 680K pixel CCD Photo images can be recorded to a memory card Color TFT LCD A high resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately ii_ English 1200x Digital Zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size Audio Enhancement Provides more powerful sound with the Real Stereo and Audio Effect features 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
3. 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select Camera Mode La Calmeral Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS ww Move Select gt Auto gt Auto gt Off gt On gt Off gt Off MENU Exit MENU Exit i 16 9 Wide v STBY 0 00 10 60min advanced recording USING BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION MODE BLC BLC works in Camera modes page 18 e Back lighting exists 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 face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select BLC then press the Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e lf you do not want to use the BLC function set the BLC menu to Off 6 To exit press the MENU button e BLC amp indicator will be di
4. Press the Record button on your VCR to start recording Play the tape on your camcorder Please INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R esoosose EKTTYTI Audio Video Cable refer to page 69 to see how to play a tape e if you do not want to copy the screen display set the TV Display to Off in the menu page 32 When Copying is Complete Stop recording on your VCR then move the Joystick down on your camcorder 4 e f you operate the camcorder while connected to another device always connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter e You can also copy images to other external storage media such as a DVD Recorder using this camcorder English _69 USING THE VOICE FUNCTION e The Voice function works only in Player mode page 18 e When copying dubbing a tape recorded on the camcorder to another AV device you can dub your voice through the camcorder s internal microphone to the device instead of the existing audio on the recorded tape 1 Connect the provided Audio Video cable to the AV Jack of the camcorder 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR DVD Recorder TV by matching the colors of the terminals 3 Press the MODE button to set Player 4 Insert the tape you wish to play back in this camcorder 5 Press the Recording start stop button at a desired point during playback e Voice ss indicator is displayed on the screen and VOICE will flicker on
5. Press the MODE button to set Camera pig Press the PHOTO button After the photo image has been recorded the camcorder returns to its previous mode Tape photo recording works only in Camera mode page 18 You can record a photo image on a tape The photo image is recorded and will take up a 6 7 second section of tape e REC e is displayed on the LCD screen the photo image is recorded for about 6 7 seconds m ORECe 8 SEC ial iY e Tape Photo Recording takes about six or Seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode During the seven seconds you cannot record another photo image e During the Tape Photo Recording do not shake your camcorder Mosaic pattern noise may appear on the image e During the Tape Photo Recording you can not set the following functions Visual Effect DIS Digital Zoom C Nite 16 9 Wide STOP PHOTO DISPLAY After tape photo recording most functions return to the previous mode U t e Tape Photo Recording does not work in the following situations TER MEO While recording movie images PNOO SEARCH A DUB SLOW When C Nite is set e Press PHOTO button on the remote control Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control records the tape photo image with automatic focusing SC D392 only lt SC D392 only gt English _59 SEARCHING FOR A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE PHOTO SEARCH 1 2 6 The photo search w
6. The camcorder shuts off automatically You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it The battery pack is fully exhausted Charge runs out quickly You see a blue screen during playback The atmospheric temperature is too low The battery pack has not been charged tully The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack The video heads may be dirty Clean the heads with a cleaning tape A vertical strip appears on the screen when recording a dark background The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording in bright surroundings page 55 Auto focus does not work Check the Manual Focus menu Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode page41 FF or REW Play function Joystick lt gt does not work Press the MODE button to set Player You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette You see a mosaic pattern during playback search Moisture Condensation This is normal operation and it is not a failure or defect The tape may be damaged Replace the tape Cleaning the video heads page 74 e f the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In
7. We recommended connecting to external stereo devices TV speakers for better audio effects connection PLAYING BACK A TAPE ON A TV SCREEN e The playback function works only in Player mode page 18 e To play back a tape the television must be NTSC compatible page 75 e We recommend that you use the AC power adapter as the power source for the camcorder Connecting to a TV that has Audio Video Input Jacks 1 Connect the camcorder to your TV with the Audio Video cable Camcorder e The yellow jack Video e The white jack Audio L mono e The red jack Audio R e f you connect to a mono TV connect the yellow jack Video to the video input of the TV and the white jack Audio L to the audio input of the TV 2 Press the MODE button to set Player 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector on the TV to Video e Refer to the TV user s manual Audio Video Cable 4 Play the tape page 68 IZ If you connect the cable to the AV jack you will not hear sound from the camcorder s speaker English _67 Connecting to a TV that has no Audio Video Input Jacks 1 PON You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect the camcorder to your VCR with the Audio Video cable e The yellow jack Video e The white jack Audio L mono e The red jack Audio R Connect a TV to the VCR Press the MODE button to set Player Turn on both the TV and VCR e Set the i
8. Manual Focus page 41 Time counter movie recording time 20 Manual Exposure page 42 Tape Indicator 21 Shutter Speed page 42 9 Remaining Tape 22 White Balance page 48 Program AE page 46 24 DIS page 54 25 Visual Effects Mode page 50 EASY Q page 35 16 9 Wide page 52 Z measured in minutes EASY Q 4160 Audio Mode page 43 3 Kio _ 19 R Y i 2 BLC Back Light Compensation 10See El mpage 55 1 Audio Dubbing page 64 SC D392 only NA Audio Effect page 66 STOP EA P 0 00 46 06 2 fom DV IN DV date transfer mode page 72 Sy 16Bit VOICE Indicator page 70 Warning Indicator page 77 Message Line page 77 Volume Control page 61 11 lt o DEW page 78 GClOPlas Dubbed Audio Playback page 12 00 AM JAN 1 2008 65 OSD indicators shown here are ased on model SC D392 e The above screen is an example it is different from the actual display e For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice e Functions marked with will not be retained when the miniDV camcorder is powered on after turning it off English _19 USING THE DISPLAY Il BUTTON You can switch between the on screen information display modes Press the Display ILII button Switching the information display mode
9. A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack you need to charge it completely The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Fully discharging a battery pack damages the internal cells To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it If your camcorder is in Camera mode and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge Do not drop the Battery Pack Dropping the battery pack may damage it CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without having to worry about the battery power You can keep the battery pack attached the battery power will not be consumed 1 2 3 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder The AC Power Adapter used for indoor recording The Battery Pack used for outdoor recording Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket e The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country the MODE button to set Camera si or Player English _17 ore
10. K Manual focus is not available in the EASY Q mode E STBY 0 00 30 60min Manual Focus English _41 SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode page 18 The Exposure function works in Camera modes page 18 The Shutter Soeed and Exposure functions can only be adjusted by using the Joystick 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera pip 2 Press the Joystick Quick menu will appear Setting the Shutter Speed 3 Move the Joystick lt 4 to the left to select Auto Shutter amp mode n Auto mode move up the Joystick A to switch the mode to manual You can also toggle between Auto Shutter and Manual Shutter by moving up the Joystick A 4 Move the Joystick lt P left or right to select the desired shutter speed value then press the Joystick Shutter speed can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 4 4000 or 1 10000 of a second Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 or 1 4000 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor sports such as basketball 1 100 Setting the Exposure 3 Move up the Joystick A to select Auto Exposure HS mode n Auto mode move up the Joystick A to switch the mode to manual e You can also toggle b
11. To activate the windcut plus function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the windcut plus type then press the Joystick e Off Disables the function e Auto Minimizes the wind noise while preserving voices e On Removes the low pitched wind noise To exit press the MENU button e WindCut Plus On 4 or Auto MA indicator is displayed 4 Make sure windcut plus is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible 44_ English Camera Mode gt Record amp Audio Mode WindCut Plus sJ Real Stereo E 16 9 Wide Move Select STBY MENU 0 00 30 60min 5 m advanced recording SELECTING THE REAL STEREO FUNCTION REAL STEREO e The Real Stereo function works only in Camera mode page 18 e Real stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using the internal microphone 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Record then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Real Stereo then press the Joystick 5 To activate the Real Stereo function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e f you do not want to use the Real Stereo function set the
12. 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 safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage CAUTION A To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your miniDV caution 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 Important safety instructions CAUTION aa l OF ELECTRIC SHOCK aa l NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and EREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Warning To Red
13. DISPLAYING THE DATE TIME DATE TIME 1 2 Press the MENU button The date time function works in Camera Player modes page 18 The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape Press the MODE button to set Camera sf or Player e The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Display then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Date Time then press the Joystick Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the date time display type then press the Joystick e Date Time display types Off Date Time Date amp Time To exit press the MENU button K On charging the built in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the power is off The built in rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the built in rechargeable battery If the built in rechargeable battery is not charged any data that you have input will not be backed up and the date time appears on the screen as 12 00 AM JAN 1 2008 when Date Time display is
14. F and 40 C 104 F e The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below O C 82 F or left in temperatures above 40 C 104 F for a long period of time even when it is fully recharged e Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack e Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire 16_ English Notes regarding the Battery Pack Please refer to the table on page 15 for approximate continuous recording time The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment as the environmental temperature and conditions vary The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions When purchasing a new battery pack we recommend buying the same battery pack that is provided with this camcorder The battery pack is available at SAMSUNG retailers When the battery reaches the end ot its life please contact your local dealer Batteries should be handled as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record
15. Real Stereo menu to Off 6 To exit press the MENU button e Real Stereo lt j indicator is displayed WindCut Plus Real Stereo Move Select MENU Exit STBY 0 00 30 G 16 9 Wide 60min y English _45 SETTING THE PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE e The Program AE function works only in Camera mode page 18 e The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions e They give you creative control over the depth of field 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg 2 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Program AE then press the Joystick e The available options are listed 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired program AE option then press the Joystick 6 To exit press the MENU button e The indicator of the selected mode is displayed e When the Auto mode is selected no indicator is displayed 46_ English Camera Mode LCelnnere Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode LCalnnere C Program AE f puro J White Bal
16. S7min PHOTO SEARCH A DUB SLOW X2 lt SC D392 only gt SELF ZERO DATE TIMER MEMORY TIME Olayoack PLAYING BACK A TAPE ON THE LCD SCREEN e The playback function and speaker works only in Player mode page 18 e You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen Insert the tape you wish to view page 33 Press the MODE button to set Player Open the LCD screen e Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary page 30 4 Press the Joystick then move the Joystick lt P left or right to rewind or forward the tape to the starting point e To stop rewinding or forwarding move the Joystick down e The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding or forwarding is completed 5 Press the Joystick to start playback e You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD screen e To stop the play operation move the Joystick down Adjusting the LCD Bright LCD Color during Playback e You can adjust the LCD bright LCD color during playback e The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in Camera mode page 31 0 00 30 23 E 60min GON Adjusting the Volume e When you use the LCD screen for playback you can hear recorded sound from the built in speaker Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the camcorder e When sound is heard once the ta
17. a aE Img e The time is only for reference Figures shown in the table are IA BP80WA Approx Approx measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ 1hr 20min 1hr 20min from your actual use e The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions English _15 oreoparation The amount of continuous recording time available depends on e The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using Ambient temperature How often the zoom function is used Type of use camcorder camera with LCD screen etc It is recommended that you have several batteries available Z e To check the remaining battery charge press and hold the Display button page 20 e The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level Battery Level Display The battery level display 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 Blinking Battery Pack Management e The battery pack should be recharged in an environment between O C 82
18. auro D 0 a A advanced recording On screen Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience especially for close up and when the subject is of one dominant color Cloudy This option should be used when making a recording in cloudy weather Fluorescent This option should be used when making a recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation Setting the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB e The indicator amp 4 and the message Set white balance are displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent e lf the object that fills the screen is not focused correct the focus using Manual Focus page 41 3 Press the Joystick e The white balance setting will be applied and indicator 8 is displayed Daylight _ STBY 0 00 30 4 e The White Balance function will not operate in EASY Q mode eis gi Itis recommended that you set Digital Zoom to Off before setting white balance page 56 e Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change Vv During normal outdoor recording setting to Auto may provide better res
19. Care Center at 1 800 SAMSUNG w The exact appearance of each item may vary by model AO ONES ACEI Audio Video Cable User Manual CD IA BPS8OWA AA E9 type AD39 00001A AD46 00230A AD43 00186A AD44 00116B PD S Button type Battery for yF i Remote Control Quick Start Guide Remote Control Lens Cover Type CR2025 SC D892 only AD68 02563A SC D392 only AD59 00085A AD97 10686A AD43 10130H cS eee ue Lens Cover Strap Core filter AD72 00049A 3301 001502 4 e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer 06_ English FRONT amp LEFT VIEW 1 4 1 Lens 5 EASY Q button page 35 2 Remote sensor SC D392 only 6 Display ILII button Light SC D392 only TFT LCD screen 4 OPEN switch Internal microphone A N Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION English _07 getting to Know your miniDV camcorder LEFT SIDE VIEW 1 MENU button 5 Built in speaker 2 Joystick A W lt 4 P Select W T page 21 6 Battery pack Recording start stop button Battery release BATT switch 4 Jack cover AV DV jack 08_ English RIGHT amp TOP VIEW 4 8 e 1 Zoom W T Volume VOL lever 5 Jack cover DC IN jack 2 PHOTO button pages 59 6 Cassette compartment cover Recordin
20. EASY Q and DIS indicators disappear from the screen e Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode e You cannot cancel the EASY Q mode during recording STBY _ EASY Q w 4 e Menu button unavailable during EASY Q operation The MENU button is not available because the items are automatically set The Release the Easy Q messages may appear if unavailable operations are attempted MENU button e Taking a photo image using the PHOTO button while EASY Q is set releases the DIS function 0 00 00 60min English _35 ZOOMING IN AND OUT e The zoom function works in Camera modes page 18 e Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording e This miniDV camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto Or move the Joystick down T on the LCD panel To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle Or move up the Joystick W on the LCD panel 4 e The farther you slide the Zoom lever the quicker the zoom action Wvo_L Be sure to keep your finger on the Zoom lever If you move your finger off the Zoom lever the operation sound of the Zoom lever may be also recorded e Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus
21. You can switch between the on screen information display modes Press the Display IC button The full and minimum display modes will alternate e Full display mode All information will appear e Minimum display mode Only operating status indicators will appear Checking the remaining battery e Press and hold the Display ILII button while charging with the power off After a while the charging status will be displayed on the LCD screen for 7 seconds e The battery charge status is given as reference and is an estimation LLL It may differ depending on the battery capacity and temperature DHUII Battery Info Battenyicharged 0 50 100 20_ English oreparation USING THE JOYSTICK Used for playback pausing fast forwarding and rewinding Also used as directional buttons up down left right and to make a selection when selecting movie photo images or menus 1 Move the Joystick A Y up or down 2 Move the Joystick lt 4 P left or right e Confirm your selection by pressing Joystick 4 For more information on the OSD menus displayed using the Joystick A V 4 P see page 22 HANDLING QUICK MENUS WITH THE JOYSTICK Using the Joystick you can easily access frequently used menus without using the MENU button Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page For example setting the Exposure in Camera sf mode 1 Press the Joystick e Quick
22. play mode SP This mode allows 60 minutes of recording time with a DVMG6O tape LP This mode allows 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM6O tape The Audio mode function works in both Camera and Player modes page 18 This camcorder records sound in two ways 12Bit 16Bit 42Bit You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the main Sound1 track Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the sub Sound2 track 416Bit You can record one high quality stereo soundtrack using 16Bit recording mode Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode Press the MODE button to set Camera sg or Player J Press the MENU button The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Record then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Rec Mode or Audio Mode then oress the Joystick Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired record mode or audio mode then press the Joystick e Rec mode can be set to SP or LP e Audio mode can be set to 12Bit or 16Bit To exit press the MENU button e The selected indicator is displayed e When 12Bit is selected no indicator is displayed We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped dis
23. press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Macro then press the Joystick To activate the Macro function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e f you do not want to use the Macro function set the Macro menu to Off To exit press the MENU button e Tele Macro 4 indicator is displayed When recording in Tele Macro mode the focus speed may be slow When you operate the zoom function in the Tele Macro mode the recording subject may be out of focus Use a tripod not supplied to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode As the distance to the subject decreases focusing area narrows When you can not achieve proper focus use the Joystick W T or Zoom lever Camera Mode Camera Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS ww Select Move gt Auto gt Auto gt Off gt On gt Off gt Off MENU Exit Camera Mode LaCelnnerel Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select MENU Exxit mm 16 9 Wide STBY 0 00 00 60min English _53 SETTING THE DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER DIS e The DIS function works only in Camera mode pa
24. this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor e f there is moisture inside the camcorder L DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room English _77 SETTING MENU ITEMS Available Mode Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Camera Player Page Mode Mode Camera Program AE Selecting the Program AE Function Y 46 47 White Balance Setting the White Balance Y 48 49 Visual Effect Setting the Digital special effect Y 50 51 16 9 Wide Setting the 16 9 Wide Function Y 52 Macro Setting the Macro Function Y 53 DIS Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing Y 54 BLC Setting the BLC Function Y 55 Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital Zoom Y 56 C Nite Selecting the Color Nite Y Of Light Selecting the Light Y 58 Tape Photo Search Searching pictures recorded on a tape Y 60 Audio Select Selecting the Audio playback channel Y 65 Audio Effect Selecting the Audio Effect Y 66 Record Rec Mode Selecting the recording speed Y V 43 Audio Mode Selecting Sound Quality for recording Y Y 43 WindCut Plus Minimizing wind noise Y Y 44 Real Stereo Selecting the Real Stereo Y 45 Display Guide
25. without compromising colors Press the MODE button to set Camera Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select C Nite then press the Joystick Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the C Nite type then press the Joystick e C Nite type Off 1 30 1 15 To exit press the MENU button e The indicator of the selected mode is displayed e When the Off mode is selected no indicator is displayed 4 e When using C Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect e When using C Nite the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen This is not a defect e The C Nite function does not work in the following situations When DIS or EASY Q is set e While using the C Nite function you can not use the following functions Program AE Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 Pastel2 BLC Digital Zoom Shutter Exposure Tape Photo Recording e f DIS is set C Nite mode will be released USING THE LIGHT LIGHT SC D392 ONLY e The Light function works only in Camera mode page 18 e The Light function enables you to record a subject in a dark place without compromising colors For exam
26. H Suomi Turkce Norwegian Danish Czech Slovakia gt On gt On gt English gt On 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired OSD language then press the Joystick e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Move Select MENU Exit 6 To exit press the MENU button Clock Set i i Remote Frangais YA Language options may be changed without prior notice Beep Sound Espafiol b Language Deutsch Italiano Portugu s Move Select MENU Exit English _27 VIEWING THE DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily The demonstration function may only be used in the Camera mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder page 18 Before you begin Make sure that there is no tape inserted in the camcorder woage 33 The demonstration operates repeatedly until the demonstration mode is switched off Press the MODE button to set Camera si Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select System then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Demonstration then press the Joystick Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press
27. The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Display then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select TV Display then press the Joystick To activate TV Display function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On or Off then press the Joystick To exit press the MENU button 32_ English gt Display Camera Mode Guideline gt Off J LCD Bright LCD Color Lei Date Time gt Off TV Display gt On Move Select MENU Exit ISHE C Camera Mode Guideline LCD Bright LCD Color L J Date Time TV Display Move Select MENU Exit oasic recoraing INSERTING EJECTING A CASSETTE e When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment do not apply excessive force as it may cause a malfunction e Do not use any tape other than DV cassettes 1 Connect a power source and slide the OPEN switch e The cassette compartment cover opens automatically 2 Inserting a Cassette Insert a tape into the cassette compartment with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top Ejecting a Cassette Remove the cassette tape which is automatically ejected by pulling the cassett
28. UTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS e The Auto Focus Manual Focus function works in Camera modes page 18 e n most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording e Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable e Adjust the Auto Focus Manual Focus functions only by using the Joystick Auto Focus e lf you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders we recommend that you make use of auto focus Manual Focus e n the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a A picture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow c Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car d People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd Setting the Focus 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg 2 Press the Joystick e Quick menu will appear 3 Move the Joystick down W to select the Manual Focus mode e You can toggle between Auto Focus and Manual Focus by moving down the Joystick e Move the Joystick lt lt P left or right to select the desired manual focus value then press the Joystick 4 To exit press the Joystick e Manual focus indicator IMF and the status bar will be displayed on the LCD screen
29. ance Sports EN an A Visual Effect _ Portrait 16 9 Wide __Spotight Macro _ Sand Snow amp DIS High Speed Ww Move Select MENU advanced recording SETTING THE PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE On screen Settings Contents display Auto balance between the subject and the background To be used in normal conditions Auto The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 250 per second depending on the scene Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Sports games If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker NS In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background oni The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject Spotlight as in a wedding or on stage Sand Prevents underexposure of subject s face etc in a place where reflection of light is amp Snow intense such as at the beach in midsummer or on a ski slope High Speed For recording fast moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games a 4 e The Program AE function will not operate in EASY Q mode e The Program AE cannot be set when the Shutter Speed or th
30. cs as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards NOTES REGARDING CAMCORDER 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 Ce 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 English _ix contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER PREPARATION INITIAL SETTING SYSTEM MENU SETTING 02_ English 06 O7 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 28 23 30 31 What is included with your miniDV camcorder Front amp left view Left side view Right amp top view Rear amp bottom view Using the remote control SC D392 only Using the hand strap amp
31. dard DV products A standard DV connection is quite simple Ifa device has a DV Jack you can transfer data from this camcorder to it by connecting to the DV jack using the correct DV cable not supplied This camcorder has a 4 pin jack To connect to a DV device Such as a DVD camcorder which has a 6 pin jack use a DV 4 pin to 6pin cable To connect to another device which has a 4 pin jack use a DV 4 pin to Apin cable e With a digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format allowing high quality images to be transferred Connecting to a PC e lf you want to transmit data to a PC you must install an IEEE 1394 add on card into the PC not supplied e The frame rate for moving images is dependent on the capacity of the PC System Requirements CPU faster Intel Pentium III 450MHz compatible e Operating system Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP VISTA Mac OS 9 1 10 4 e Main memory more than 64 MB RAM e EEE1394 add on card or built in IEEE1394 card Z e Operation is not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e EEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers e ADV device that does not comply with the DV standard specification may not supported Refer to the product documentation of the device to be connected for further details on notes and compatible software applications Please be careful si
32. e 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 Setting the digital image stabilizer DIS Using back light compensation mode BLC Zooming in and out with digital zoom Digital Zoom English _03 contents PLAYBACK CONNECTION IEEE 1394 DATA TRANSFER MAINTENANCE 04_ English 57 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 69 70 71 74 74 75 76 Using the color nite C Nite Using the light Light SC D392 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 SC D392 only Dubbed audio playback Audio Select Audio effect Playing back a tape on a TV screen Copying a camcorder tape onto a video tape Using the VOICE function Transferring ieee1 394 Link DV standard data connections After finishing a recording Usable cassette tapes Cleaning and maintaining the camcorder Using your miniDV camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 77 Troubleshooting 79 Setting menu items SPECIFICATIONS 2 English _05 getting to Know your miniDV camcorder WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER Your new Digital Video camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer
33. e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your miniDV camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an NTSC system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Netherlands Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc iY You can make recordings with your miniDV camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen f
34. e Exposure is set to manual English _47 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE The White Balance function works in Camera modes page 18 The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition e You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera smug 2 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select White Balance then press the Joystick e The available options are listed 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired white balance mode then press the Joystick 6 To exit press the MENU button e The indicator of the selected mode is displayed e When the Auto mode is selected no indicator is displayed 48_ English Camera Mode La Calnmneral Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select Camera Mode La Cannerel Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS ww Move Select Na MENU Daylight Cloudy Exit Fluorescent Tungsten Custom WB amp MENU Exit
35. e Forward Slow Playback Press the J SLOW button on the remote control during playback To resume normal playback press the PLAY button e Reverse Slow Playback Press the lt i button during forward slow playback To resume forward slow playback press the M button To resume normal playback press the PLAY button 62_ English E gt 0 00 20 23 Onin lt SC D392 only gt olayoack Frame Advance To play back frame by frame SC D392 only e Press the F ADV button on the remote control while in pause mode Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the F ADV button or I button The F ADV function works in pause mode only e To resume normal playback press the PLAY button exo O O Forward frame advance Press the F ADV button or I button on the remote control in pause mode Reverse frame advance Vo Press the lt l button on the remote control to change the direction in F ADV mode rom Y ab day lt SC D392 only gt X2 Playback Forward Reverse SC D392 only e Forward X2 Playback Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback To resume normal playback press the PLAY button e Reverse X2 Playback Press the lt I button during forward X2 playback Toresume normal playback press the PLAY button Reverse Playback SC D392 only e To play back in reverse at normal speed press the l
36. e out 3 Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette compartment cover until it clicks into place e The cassette is loaded automatically 4 Close the cassette compartment cover VARIOUS RECORDING TECHNIQUES In some situations different recording techniques may be required 1 General recording 2 Downward recording e Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen 3 Upward recording e Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below 4 Self recording e Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front SZ Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the camcorder English _33 MAKING YOUR FIRST RECORDING 1 Connect a power source to the camcorder page 17 A battery pack or a AC power adapter pages 14 17 e Insert a cassette page 33 2 Remove the lens cover 3 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Open the LCD screen Press the MODE button to set Camera sig Make sure that STBY is displayed e lf the write protection tab of the cassette is open set to save STOP and Protection will be displayed Release the write protection tab to record e Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen e Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for y
37. ecified by the manufacturer iv_ English 12 13 14 15 16 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases Shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 17 18 19 20 POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated on
38. equipped with a 2 7 inch wide color Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly e Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder indoors or outdoors for example you can adjust LCD Bright LCD Color 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg or Player 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Display then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select LCD Bright or LCD Color then press the Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to adjust the value of the selected item LCD Bright or LCD Color then press the Joystick e You can set values for LCD Bright and LCD Color between 0 and 35 6 To exit press the MENU button e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the brightness and color of the image to be recorded 30_ English gt Adjust gt Display Guideline Camera Mode LCD Bright LCD Color Date Time TV Display Select MENU Exit DISDE Guideline Camera Mode L LCD Bright LCD Color Date Time TV Display gt Adjust Select MENU Exit intial setting cisolay menu setting
39. er with the positive CD terminal face up 3 Reinsert the button type battery holder Precaution regarding the button type battery e There is a danger of explosion if button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit e Do not recharge disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Keep the button type Battery out of reach of children Should a battery be swallowed seek medical attention immediately WARNING English _13 oreparation USING THE BATTERY PACK e Use the IA BP80WA battery pack only e The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your miniDV camcorder Inserting Ejecting the battery pack 1 Open the LCD screen as shown in the figure 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that word mark SAMSUNG is facing out while the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Slide the BATT release switch and pull out the battery pack e Gently slide the BATT release switch in the direction as shown in the figure 4 e Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer e lf the miniDV camcorder will not be in use for a while remove the battery pack from the miniDV camcorder Chargi
40. es the images a reddish brown pigment 4 Negative This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image Mirror This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect 6 BLK amp WHT This mode changes the images to black and white Emboss1 This mode creates a 3D effect embossing This mode creates a 3D effect embossing on surrounding PIOSSA area of an image 9 Pastel1 This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image Pastel2 This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to the surrounding area of an image e Mirror mode is not available in the 16 9 Wide mode Release the 16 9 Wide mode first to set Mirror mode page 52 e Visual Effect modes are not available while EASY Q is in use e The Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 and Pastel2 modes are not available while DIS or C Nite is in use Once DIS or C Nite is set Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 or Pastel2 mode will be released e Digital Zoom is not available in the Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 or Pastel2 mode English _51 SETTING THE 16 9 WIDE MODE 16 9 WIDE e The 16 9 wide function works only in Camera mode page 18 e Recordings in 16 9 wide will play back naturally only when the TV supports the 16 9 aspect ratio e This product is set to 16 9 wide by the factory default 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear
41. etween Auto Exposure and Manual Exposure by moving up the Joystick A 4 Move the Joystick lt lt P left or right to select the desired exposure value then press the Joystick Exposure value can be set between 00 to 29 5 To exit press the Joystick Selected settings are displayed Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright STBY 0 00 30 60min Manual Shutter oF 1 100 Manual STBY 0 00 30 60min Exposure 18 iY f you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when program AE option is selected manual changes are applied first The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change to the EASY Q mode When recording with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not shining into the lens 42_ English advanced recording SELECTING THE RECORD MODE amp AUDIO MODE Rec Mode amp Audio Mode a F SS 2 The Record mode function works in both Camera and Player modes page 18 This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long
42. g start stop button Hand strap 4 POWER switch English _09 getting to Know your miniDV camcorder REAR amp BOTTOM VIEW 4 N 4 Jacks SC D391 D392 F AV jack AV DV DC IN 2 MODE button Mode indicator Camera 8 amp 8 Player B mode 4 DC IN Jack 5 DV IEEE1394 jack 6 Charging CHG indicator Tripod receptacle 10_ English USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SC D392 only u 2 Sa 6 9 10 4 PHOTO button pages 59 lt li IIP Direction button page 63 2 START STOP button a Display button SELF TIMER button page 38 a W T Zoom button 4 ZERO MEMORY button page 37 X2 button page 63 5 PHOTO SEARCH button page 60 4 DATE TIME button 6 A DUB button page 64 5 I gt SLOW button pe FF button tt PAUSE button lt d REW button E STOP button 9 gt PLAY button F ADV button page 63 iY The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder English _11 oreoparation This section provides information on using this miniDV camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to charge the battery how to set up the operation and screen indicators in each mode USING THE HAND STRAP amp LENS COVER It is very important to ensure that the hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin yo
43. ge 18 e DIS Digital Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder within reasonable limits e t provides more stable pictures when Recording with the zoom Recording a small object close up Recording and walking at the same time Recording through the window of a vehicle 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select DIS then press the Joystick 5 To activate the DIS function move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e f you do not want to use the DIS function set the DIS menu to Off 6 To exit press the MENU button e DIS indicator is displayed SZ e EASY Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On e You cannot set the following functions in the DIS mode Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 Pastel2 C Nite Digital Zoom e Setting the DIS function in 16 9 Wide mode may produce lower quality than in normal mode e lt is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod e lf you use the DIS function the picture quality may deteriorate 54_ English Camera Mode La Cannerel Program AE White Balance Visual Effect
44. gs as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING 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 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions vi_ English a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b C 27 28 If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the ma
45. h the camcorder 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg or Player 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select System then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Remote then press the Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On or Off then press the Joystick 6 To exit press the MENU button If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use it the remote control indicator EH will blink for 3 seconds on the LCD screen and then disappear 24_ English ej Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language gt On gt On gt English gt On Move Select MENU Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Move Select MENU Exit Atal setting system menu_settinc SETTING THE BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND e The beep sound function works in Camera Player modes woage 18 e You can turn the beep sound on or off when on each press of a button sounds a beep 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera or Player 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select System then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the
46. he Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired zoom value Off 100x 200x 400x or 1200x then press the Joystick e Off Optical zoom is only available up to 34x 6 To exit press the MENU button e Move the Joystick A Y up or down or move the Zoom lever to use the Digital Zoom C Nite digital zoom e The digital Zoom indicator appears Move Select MENU Exit K e Maximum digital zooming may result in lower picture quality a e You cannot set the Digital Zoom mode in the following modes Please release ee i i these functions first to set the Digital Zoom mode EASY Q Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 Pastel2 DIS e The Digital Zoom mode does not work in the following situations Tape Photo Recording When recording a photo image on a tape While EASY Q Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel1 Pastel2 or DIS mode is in use e When you set the DIS mode while Digital Zoom mode is in use Digital Zoom mode will be released e You cannot set the C Nite mode while the Digital Zoom mode in use we T 56_ English English _56 advanced recording USING THE COLOR NITE C NITE C Nite function works only in Camera mode page 18 You can take a shot of an object in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed or a brighter image in dark places
47. hen you have finished recording press the MODE button to set Player and press the lt q REW button The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position TART STOP PHOTO DISPLAY SELF ZERO DATE TIMER MEMORY TIME PHOTO SEARC UB SLOW 5 The tape counter with the zero memory P indicator disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code In the following situations zero memory mode may be canceled automatically cam STBY 0 00 00 Uy H At the end of the section marked with the zero memory function Gii i When the tape is ejected When you remove the battery pack or power supply e The zero memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape e The zero memory function is available only when using the remote control English _37 SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SETTING THE SELF TIMER SC D392 only e The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode page 18 e When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg 2 Press the SELF TIMER button e The indicator is displayed 3 To record movie images press the Recording start stop button e Self timer starts counting down from 10 At this moment recording indicator blinks with a beep sound e At the last second of the countdown
48. ind the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation English _ vil orecautlions Warning e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type notes anc safety instructions NOTES REGARDING THE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING e 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 e Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video head
49. ion If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette push the safety tab back so that it covers the hole How to store a tape a Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference b Avoid humidity and dust prone places c Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight d Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes English _73 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE CAMCORDER Cleaning the Video Heads e To ensure normal recording and clear pictures when recording on tape clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block shaped noise or distortion or a blue screen appears e This function works only in Player mode page 18 1 Press the MODE button to set Player sess n n maan anamanna EEE i i E A ER a a OY ae a i blue screen 2 Insert a cleaning tape 3 Press the Joystick 4 Move the Joystick down after 10 seconds Z e Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette f the picture quality has not improved repeat the operation Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner e Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically Refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions for detailed information If the problem continues after the cleaning consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Center blue screen 74_ English maintenance USING YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER ABROAD
50. k to the right While you press and hold the Joystick P the selected images will be played in normal order To resume recording when your record search is done press the Recording start stop button Z Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode English _39 USING THE FADE ON AND OFF e The Fade function works only in Camera mode page 18 e You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence To Start Recording 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sig 2 Before recording press the Joystick and then move the Joystick gt to the right e Move the Joystick P to the right fade function to select Fade On 3 Press the Recording start stop button and at the same time release the Fade function e Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear Fade In To Stop Recording 4 When you want to stop recording with fade out press the Joystick then move the Joystick P to the right e Move the Joystick P to the right fade function to select Fade On 5 Press the Recording start stop button to stop recording e The picture and sound gradually disappear Fade Out Fade In Approx 4 seconds Fade Out pprax 4 mE 40_ lish _ STBY 0 00 00 60min m STBY 0 00 00 E Fade On 60min y Oasic recoraing A
51. 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 Using the display ICI button Using the joystick Handling quick menus with the joystick Setting the clock Clock set Setting the wireless remote control acceptance Remote SC D392 only Setting the beep sound Beep Sound Selecting the OSD language Language Viewing the demonstration Demonstration Setting the guideline Guideline Adjusting the LCD screen LCD Bright LCD Color Displaying the date time Date Time INITIAL SETTING DISPLAY MENU SETTING BASIC RECORDING ADVANCED RECORDING 32 33 33 34 35 3 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 52 53 54 55 56 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 SC D392 only Self record using the remote control Setting the Self Timer SC D392 only Reviewing and searching a recording Using the fade on and off Auto focus manual focus Setting the shutter soeed amp exposure Selecting the record mode amp audio mode Rec Mode amp Audio Mode Cutting wind noise WindCut Plus Selecting the real stereo function Real Stereo Setting the program a
52. limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State English _81 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us 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 Dipheny Ethers PBDEs in our products
53. line Setting the Guideline Vv 29 LCD Bright Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD Screen V V 30 LCD Color Setting the Color tones of the LCD Screen Y Y 30 Date Time Setting the Date and Time Y Y 31 TV Display Selecting OSD on off of TV Y Y 32 78_ English troudplesnocting SETTING MENU ITEMS Available Mode Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Camera Player Page Mode Mode System Clock Set Setting the Clock Set V V 23 Remote Using the remote control Y Y 24 Beep Sound Setting the Beep sound V Y 25 Language Selecting the OSD language Y Y 27 Demonstration Demonstration Y 28 SC D392 only SC D392 only ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL e This user manual covers models SC D391 SC D392 Although the external appearances of SC D3891 SC D392 are different they operate in the same way e llustrations of model SC D392 are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice English _79 soechications MODEL NAME SC D391 SC D392 System Video signal NTSC Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads 12 16b PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape 6 85mm width Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP approx 18 83mm
54. ly from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in
55. menu is displayed 2 Press the Joystick A W lt 4 P to control the setting e Moving the Joystick up toggles between Auto Exposure and Manual Exposure 3 Press the Joystick to confirm your selection e Press the Joystick button to exit the quick menu according to the selected mode g e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using s Joystick You cannot select the menu items grayed out on the screen e Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation mode Auto Exposure STBY Manual STBY fa Exposure 0 00 10 G 60min 19 English _21 HANDLING QUICK MENUS WITH THE JOYSTICK Quick Menu In Camera Player modes Inpu Joystick Status t 22_ English Camera gg Mode Exposure Focus Shutter Fade Player Mode Return Selection Exit the menu PLAY PAUSE FF REW STOP STOP STOP STOP REW REW REw REW FF FF FF FF PLAY PAUSE PLAY PLAY PLAY ntal setting system menu setting SETTING THE CLOCK CLOCK SET e Clock setup works in Camera Player modes page 18 Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time Oo 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera si or Player 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up
56. nce there are two types of DV jacks 4pin 6pin This camcorder has a 4pin jack WARNING English _71 Recording with a DV Connection Cable 1 Press the MODE button to set Player 2 Connect the DV cable not supplied from the DV jack of the camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device e Make sure that BY is displayed 3 Press the Recording start stop button to begin REC PAUSE mode e PAUSE is displayed 4 Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture 5 Press the Recording start stop button to start recording Ui I IEEE1394 cable e f you want to pause recording momentarily DV cable press the Recording start stop button again 6 To stop recording move the Joystick down V KN e When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device some functions may not work If this occurs please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again Do not use another DV device when using IEEE1394 The IEEE1394 cable DV cable is sold separately Moving image software is commercially available Most DV enabled PCs have a 6 pin jack In this case a 6pin 4pin cable is required for the connection Most DV enabled notebooks and Laptops have a 4 pin socket Use a 4pin 4pin cable for the connection DIS and C Nite features are not available when in DV IEEE1394 mode If DV IEEE1394 mode is set DIS and C Nite m
57. ng the Battery Pack Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power Insert the battery pack to the camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder e Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge it is left inserted in the camcorder It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your miniDV camcorder ah OND iS Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occured due to using unapproved batteries 14_ English Charging indicator The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state e lf the battery pack has been fully charged the charge indicator is green e lf you are charging the battery the color of the charge indicator is orange e f an error occurs while the battery pack in charging the charging indicator blinks orange lt Charging indicator gt Charging Recording Times with a fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation LCD open etc i i Lery times shown in the table are based on model Time Charging Aang Batt i i Times for SC D391 D392 are almost the same
58. nput selector on the VCR to line e Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set Play the tape Play back the tape 6 Connect a power source 1 2 Insert the tape you wish to play back 3 4 5 Press the MODE button to set Player VCR Camcorder Audio Video Cable Move the Joystick lt gt left or right find the first position you wish to play back Press the Joystick e The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds e fatape reaches its end while being played back the tape will rewind automatically To stop the playback move the Joystick down Z e The playback mode SP LP is selected automatically e lf only a mono audio input is available on the TV set use the audio cable with the white jack Audio L 68_ English connection COPYING A CAMCORDER TAPE ONTO A VIDEO TAPE The copying function works only in Player Mode page 18 e Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the AV jack to copy the recording from a camcorder tape onto a VCR tape 1 Insert the tape you want to copy in your camcorder 2 Press the MODE button to set Player B 3 Insert a new video tape in your VCR Camcorder Connect the camcorder to your VCR with the Audio Video cable e Connect the Audio Video cable to the input jack on your VCR e The yellow jack Video e The white jack Audio L mono e The red jack Audio R
59. nufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order 29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used 31 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 5 987 417 6 043 912 6 222 983 6 272 096 6 377 524 6 377 531 6 385 587 6 389 570 6 408 408 6 466 532 6 473 736 6 477 501 6 480 829 6 556 520 6 556 521 6 556 522 6 978 163 6 594 208 6 631 110 6 658 588 6 674 697 6 674 957 6 687 455 6 697 307 6 707 985 6 721 243 6 721 493 6 728 474 6 741 535 6 744 713 6 744 972 6 65 853 6 765 853 6 771 890 6 771 891 6 775 465 6 778 759 6 788 629 6 788 630 6 795 637 6 810 201 6 862 256 6 868 054 6 894 963 6 937 552 USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS Fo
60. odes will be released Search Forward Reverse camera mode is not available when in DV IEEE1394 mode When using this camcorder as a recorder the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven however recorded pictures will not be affected 72_ English maintenance AFTER FINISHING A RECORDING e At the end of a recording you must remove the power source e When recording with a 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 Open the cassette compartment cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction or the arrow e Pull the cassette compartment out automatically e Please wait while the tape is completely ejected 2 After removing the tape close the compartment cover and store the camcorder in a dust free environment Dust and other foreign materials can cause square shaped noise or jerky images 3 Turn the miniDV camcorder off 4 Disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack e Open the LCD panel of the camcorder and slide down the BATT Release switch on the left side of the body to remove the battery with a click USABLE CASSETTE TAPES When you have recorded something that you wish to keep you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased a Protecting a tape Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered b Removing the tape protect
61. or down to select System then press the Joystick or move the Joystick gt to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Clock Set then press the Joystick e The year will be highlighted first 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to set the current year then press the Joystick e The month will be highlighted 6 You can set the month day hour and minute following the same procedure after setting the year 7 Press the Joystick after setting the minutes e The message Complete is displayed 8 To exit press the MENU button 4 e You can set the year up to 2037 e Turning the date and time display on off To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu and change gt Adjust Select MENU Exit the date time display mode page 31 S N es 2008 v Beep Sound 12 00 AM Language JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM Display illustrations in this manual OSD illustrations of SC D392 are used in this manual Beep Sound 3 Language Some of the OSD items shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual items on your camcorder Move Select MENU Exit English _23 SETTING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ACCEPTANCE REMOTE SC D392 only e The remote function works in Camera Player modes page 18 e The remote function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use wit
62. orks only in Player mode page 18 Press the MODE button to set Player Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Tape then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Photo Search then press the Joystick lt b gt will flicker on the LCD screen Move the Joystick lt lt gt left or right to search the tape photo image e The photo search process appears while you are searching e After completing the search the camcorder displays the tape photo image e When there are no photo images recorded on the tape it will be fully rewound or forwarded To stop the photo search move the Joystick down or press the MENU button 4 e The remote control will help you search for a desired photo image SC D392 only In STOP mode press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control When the indictor blinks lt 4 gt gt on the screen use the lt 4 rewind or pp fast forward button to search for a desired image 60_ English Player Mode Photo Search Audio Select Audio Effect Move Select MENU Exit Photo Search 4 gt gt Search MENU 7 Photo Search gt gt Ei Photo searching 4 gt Search MENU Exit cm lt lt gt gt E 0 02 59 24 E 0 03 30 23 6 SF S7min
63. our expected recording time p RECO 0 00 00 E e You can select a record mode of your choice page 43 16 9 Wide 4 Gomi 4 To start recording press the Recording start stop button e REC is displayed on the LCD screen To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again e STBY is displayed on the LCD screen iY e Eject the battery pack when you finish the recordings to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption e The miniDV camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button according to the use 34_ English Oasic recoraing RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE e The EASY Q function works only in Camera mode page 18 e With the EASY Q function most of the miniDV camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which frees you from making detailed adjustments 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg 2 Press the EASY Q button e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto DIS Focus White Balance Exposure Program AE Shutter e The EASY Q and DIS 4f indicators appear on the screen at the same time 3 Press the Recording start stop button to start recording e Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings To cancel the EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button again e The
64. paration BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward e Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off Mode indicator Setting the operating modes e Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select switch before operating any functions e Press the MODE button to set Camera i or Player B3 Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera ii mode and Player mode MODE button POWER switch Camera mode sf To record movie or photo images on a tape page 19 Player mode To play movie or photo images on a tape page 19 e The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch Mode Name Camera Mode Player Mode ho oe HCE MODE butt E O o0 Serer ere eae tf 18 _ English SCREEN INDICATORS IN CAMERA PLAYER MODES OSD in Camera Mode 1 Battery Level page 16 WindCut Plus page 44 2 Tele Macro page 53 Es Tape photo recording page 59 Self timer page 38 10 SC D392 only 14 Fade page 40 Remote page 24 SC D392 only 15 C Nite page 57 Real Stereo page 45 u 4 Operating Mode 5 Record Speed Mode page 43 Zoom Position page 36 6 Zero Memory page 37 SC D892 only Date Time page 31
65. pe is in play use the Zoom VOL lever to adjust the volume A volume level display will appear on the LCD screen Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 lf you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear sound from the speaker e When the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder you cannot hear sound from the built In speaker and cannot adjust the volume 11 1 o E STOP 0 00 30 23 G 60min English _61 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WHILE IN PLAYER MODE e This function works only in Player mode page 18 The PLAY PAUSE STOP FF and REW buttons are located on the remote control SC D392 only all of whose functions can also be operated with the Joystick A W lt P on the camcorder e The F ADV Frame advance X2 and SLOW buttons are located on the remote control only SC D392 only e To prevent tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in pause or slow modes for more than 3 minutes Playback Pause e Press the Joystick during playback e To resume playback press the Joystick Press the PLAY or Il PAUSE button on the remote control Picture Search Forward Reverse e Move the Joystick lt P gt left or right during playback or pause mode To resume normal playback press the Joystick Press the lt q REW p gt FF buttons on the remote control Slow Playback Forward Reverse SC D392 only
66. ple you can make a satisfactorily recording of an outdoor gathering at night when you use this function 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Light then press the Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On then press the Joystick e To cancel the Light function set the Light menu to Off 6 To exit press the MENU button e Light indicator will be displayed J e The light can become extremely hot e Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise WARNING serious injury may occur e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the light since it remains extremely hot for some time e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials The range of the light is limited up to 2m 6 6ft 58_ English Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select MENU Exit Digital Zoom C Nite lt Move Select MENU Exit 7 16 9 Wide STBY 0 00 10 60min r van recordin RECORDING A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE TAPE PHOTO RECORDING
67. r details see lamprecycle org elae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may f
68. ranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above
69. rder is ready for dubbing 5 Press the PLAY button on the remote control or Joystick to start dubbing so eee eae e Press the g STOP button on the remote control or move the Joystick down W to stop the dubbing 4 You can not use the Audio Dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape 64_ English olayoack DUBBED AUDIO PLAYBACK AUDIO SELECT e The dubbed Audio playback function works only in Player mode page 18 1 Press the MODE button to set Player 2 Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Tape then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Audio Select then press the Joystick gt Sound 1 gt Off 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the audio playback channel then press the Joystick Move Se aw e Sound 1 Plays the original sound e Sound 2 Plays the dubbed sound e MIX 1 2 Plays back sound 1 and 2 equally mixed Photo Search Audio Select Sound 1 Audio Effect Sound 2 v MIX 1 2 Player Mode 6 To exit press the MENU button 7 Press the Joystick to play back the dubbed tape Move Select MENU Exit e To stop the dubbed audio playback move the Joystick do
70. recording starts automatically e lf you want to cancel the self timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER button again STOP PHOTO DISPLAY O W SELF ZERO DATE TIMER MEMORY TIME 4 e Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and miniDV camcorder e The remote control maximum range is 4 to 5m 13 to17 ft e The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left right from the center line e Using a tripod not supplied is recommended during self record mE stTsy 0 00 30 16 9 Wide 10Sec 60min 38_ English Oasic recoraing REVIEWING AND SEARCHING A RECORDING e The Rec Search function works only in Camera mode page 18 e Used to review previously recorded images or to find a point to record a new image in the STBY mode Record Search Joystick Press the MODE button to set Camera a To start recording press the Recording start stop button Set to STBY mode by pressing Recording start stop button again A O N To perform the backward search e Move the Joystick lt 4 to the left While you press and hold the Joystick lt 44 the selected images will be played in reverse order Press and release the Joystick lt 44 to play the images in reverse order for 3 seconds before resetting the play order to normal E gt 0 00 00 S amp S To perform the normal search aan wae erst e Move the Joystic
71. right Camera Mode Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Move Select MENU Exit English _25 intial setting system menu setting SETTING THE BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND Camera Mode 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Beep Sound then press the Joystick J Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select On or Off then press the Joystick Move Select MENU Exit 6 To exit press the MENU button When beep sound is set to off the power on off sound is off 26_ English Initial setting system menu setting SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE LANGUAGE e The Language function works in Camera Player modes woage 18 e You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sg or Player 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select System then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Language then press the Joystick e The available language options are listed e English Fran ais Espanol Deutsch Italiano Portugu s Polski Nederlands Magyar Svenska p tng 24e Iran Pycckui Y paincpka
72. rom anywhere in the world English _75 troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING e Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that Action slow The battery pack is almost discharged Change to a charged one Tape end slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare anew one Tape end no The tape reached its end Change to a new one No Tape slow There is no tape in camcorder Insert a tape Protection slow The tape is protected from recording If you want to record release the protection AD 1 Eject the tape i 2 Tum the camcorder off C slow The camcorder has some mechanical fault 3 Eject the battery pack R 4 Insert the battery pack lf unresolved contact your local Samsung service center Le slow Moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder See page 77 76_ English troublesnooting e f these instructions do not solve your problem contact Samsung customer service at 1 800 SAMSUNG Symptom You cannot switch the camcorder on Explanation Solution Check the battery pack or the AC Power adapter Recording start stop button does not operate while recording Press the MODE button to set Camera sg You have reached the end of the cassette Check the record protection tab on the cassette
73. s ADJUSTING 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 from the camcorder with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play Ifyou 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 iY Refer to page 31 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD screen vili_English NOTES REGARDING THE LCD SCREEN Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen and 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 color that appear on the LCD screen These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded pic ture in any way Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack SERVICING amp REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 characteristi
74. s_ LP approx 12 57mm s Tape recording time SP 60 minutes when using DVM 60 LP 90 minutes when using DVM 60 FF REW time Approx 150 sec using DVMOO tape Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device 680K Pixels Lens F1 6 34x 1200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Filter diameter 030 LCD Screen Size dot number 2 7inch 112K LCD Screen Method TFT LCD Connectors Video output 1Vp p 750 terminated Audio output 7 5qBs 600Q terminated DV input output 4pin special in out connector General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack 7 4V Power source type Battery Pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 3 7W Recording Operating temperature 0 40C 32 F 104F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 External dimension Height 2 40 61mm Length 3 74 95mm Width 4 40 112mm Weight 340g 0 75lb Except for Battery Pack and tape Internal Microphone Omni directional stereo microphone Remote control SC D392 only Indoors greater than 49ft 15m straight line Outdoors about 16 4 ft 5m straight line The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 80_ English Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified war
75. set to On The date time will read 12 00 AM JAN 1 2008 in the following conditions When the built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead If the movie or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the miniDV camcorder e The DATE TIME button exists on the remote control as well GC D392 only Press it once to display the date JAN 1 2008 press it twice to display the time and press it again to display both time and date on the screen Camera Mode gt Display Guideline gt Off LCD Bright LCD Color Date Time gt Off TV Display gt On Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode EISDEM Guideline LCD Bright LCD Color v Off Date Time Date TV Display Time Date amp Time Select Move MENU Exit English _31 SETTING THE TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY The TV Display function works in Camera Player modes woage 18 You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display Off The OSD appears on the LCD screen only On The OSD appears on the LCD screen and TV Connecting to a TV pages 69 70 Use the Display ILJI button to turn the OSD on off on the LCD screen and TV page 20 Press the MODE button to set Camera sf or Player Press the MENU button e
76. splayed iY This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode a lt BLC Off gt N Q3 Ce lt BLC On gt Camera Mode amp Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16 9 Wide Macro DIS Move Select gt Auto gt Auto gt Off gt On gt Off gt Off MENU Exxit Camera Mode gt Camera BLC Digital Zoom C Nite Light Move Select MENU Ex t 16 9 Wide _ STBY 0 00 10 60min EF v English _55 ZOOMING IN AND OUT WITH DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM e Maximum Digital Zoom works only in Camera mode page 18 e You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x the default setting during recording Up to 34x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 1200x zoom is performed digitally e The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you digitally zoom in on the subject Selecting the Digital Zoom 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear g rogram 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the wifitelGalanies Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 16 9 Wide 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Digital Zoom then press a t
77. t i button on the remote control during normal forward playback e Press the PLAY button or II button to return to normal forward playback Z e Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback To activate the remote control set Remote to On page 25 SC D392 only English _63 AUDIO DUBBING SC D392 ONLY e This feature enables you to dub your voice through the internal microphone or other ma w py 0 00 00 audio equipment connected to the camcorder onto a pre recorded camcorder tape 60min The original sound on the tape will not be erased The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player mode page 18 e You can not dub sound on a pre recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode You can add sound to the original sound on a pre recorded tape recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound 1 Press the MODE button to set Player 2 Move the Joystick lt gt left or right and find the time frame of the scene to be dubbed 3 Press the Joystick to playback and press it again to pause the scene e f you want to resume to playback just press the Joystick again on playback 4 Press the A DUB button on the remote control e Audio dubbing indicator is displayed e The camco
78. the Joystick Press the MENU button e The demonstration will begin To quit the demonstration press the MENU button Z e The demonstration function is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the Camera mode if no tape is inserted in the camcorder e lf you press other buttons MENU Joystick EASY Q during the demonstration mode the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions e The demonstration mode displays in 4 3 aspect ratio on the LCD screen 28_ English ej Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration Move Select gt On gt On gt English gt On MENU Exit Camera Mode J Clock Set Remote 1 Beep Sound po Move Select Language Off Demonstration Pern MENU Exit 34x Optical Zoom 1200x Digital Zoom Multi Visual Effect intial setting display menu setting SETTING THE GUIDELINE GUIDELINE e Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera modes page 18 e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images e The miniDV camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sig 2 Press the MENU bu
79. the screen for a while e Sound incoming from the internal Audio Video Cable microphone will be transferred to the connected AV device instead of the pre recorded sound on the tape _ tc 0 00 20 23 E 7 To cancel the function press the Recording start stop button again min ZA oice is available only when the Audio Video cable is connected If a different cable IZ DV cable is connected Voice function may not operate properly e If you move the Joystick A W lt P when you operate Voice function Voice function will be deactivated e During the Voice process the MENU and PHOTO button functions do not work e The Voice function does not affect the original sound on the recorded tape e Sound is transferred from the internal microphone on this camcorder to the connected AV E p a es device when using the Voice function So make sure that this microphone is not blocked e Adjust the sound volume on the connected external device TV etc e Feedback may occur if you move the camcorder too close to the speaker of the external Woice device e Before connecting make sure that the volume on the external device is turned down Forgetting this may cause feedback from the external device s speakers 70_ English EEF 1394 data transier TRANSFERRING IEEE1394 I LINK DV STANDARD DATA CONNECTIONS Connecting to a DV Device DVD Recorder Camcorder etc e Connecting to other stan
80. then zoom in or out during recording page 41 e The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 50 cm about 19 68 inch for telephoto e Optical zoom preserves the movie quality but during digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the miniDV camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set Macro to On page 53 W Wvo m 36_ English wW voL m Oasic recoraing SEARCHING QUICKLY FOR A DESIRED SCENE SETTING THE ZERO MEMORY SC D392 only e The zero memory function works in both Camera and Player modes page 18 e You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback 2 Press the MODE button to set Camera sf or Player 3 Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before recording or during playback at the point where you wish to return e The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the zero memory gt 0 00 00 indicator displayed e lf you want to cancel the zero memory function press the ZERO MEMORY button again 4 Finding the zero position e When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape in stop mode The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position e W
81. tortion When you record a tape in SP and LP modes or LP mode only the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly if there is a gap between scenes e Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality Camera Mode ARGON Audio Mode WindCut Plus Real Stereo Move Select MENU Camera Mode Ls eXeOIre J Rec Mode Audio Mode i WindCut Plus Real Stereo v 12Bit 16Bit Move Select To edit audio on your camcorder you must set 12Bit for the Audio mode and SP for the Rec mode CAUTION MENU Exit English _43 CUTTING WIND NOISE WINDCUT PLUS The windcut plus function works in both Camera and Player Audio dubbing modes page 18 Use the windcut plus when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings The windcut plus function minimizes wind or other noises while recording When the windcut plus is on some low pitched tones are eliminated along with the sound of the wind Press the MODE button to set Camera sf or Player Press the MENU button The menu list will appear Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Record then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select WindCut Plus then press the Joystick
82. tton e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Display then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Guideline then press the Joystick 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the guideline display type then press the Joystick On screen Settings Contents display Off Disables the function None Cross Enables you to center the subject for proper recording Grid Enables you to place the subject in the center square fo r proper positioning Enables you to place the subject within a safety zone which prevents it being cut when editing in 4 3 mode for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom Safety Zone J E 7 To exit press the MENU button Z Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition s Guidelines are not recorded on the images Guideline gt Off LCD Bright LCD Color Date Time gt Off TV Display gt On Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode LI DSTO aN Guideline v Off LCD Bright Cross LCD Color Grid Date Time _ Safety Zone TV Display Move Select MENU English _29 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR e Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera Player modes page 18 e Your camcorder is
83. uce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 Enalish ii nglish _iii Important safety instructions a ee oe Se YS go 10 11 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachment accessories sp
84. ults e Pressing the MENU button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the Custom WB setting and sets the White Balance to Auto English _49 APPLYING VISUAL EFFECTS VISUAL EFFECT e The visual effect function works only in Camera mode page 18 The visual effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording e Select the appropriate visual effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 10 visual effect modes 1 Press the MODE button to set Camera sug 2 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 3 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Camera then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right 4 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Visual Effect then press the Joystick e The available options are listed Camera Mode 5 Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the desired visual effect option eee then press the Joystick 1 Froaram AE Pu e The display mode is set to the selected mode visual Feci n Macro Negative 6 To exit press the MENU button DIS Mo ww Move Select MENU a STBY 0 00 30 Art 60min 50_ English advanced recording Settings Contents Off Disables the function 1 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect Sepia This mode giv
85. ur recording The hand strap enables you to e Hold the camcorder in a stable comfortable position e Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start stop button PHOTO button and the Zoom lever Hand Strap Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Insert the hand strap into the hand strap hook on the front side of the camcorder and pull its end through the hook 2 Insert your hand into the hand strap and adjust its length for your convenience 3 Close the hand strap Lens Cover Attaching the Lens Cover 4 Hook up the lens cover with the lens cover strap as illustrated 5 Hook up the lens cover strap to the hand strap and adjust it following the steps as described for the hand strap 6 Close the hand strap Installing the Lens Cover after Operation Press buttons on both sides of the lens cover then attach it to the camcorder lens 12_ English ATTACHING THE CORE FILTER To reduce electrical interference attach the core filter to the AC power adaptor K e To attach the core filter to power adapter roll the cable over core filter once e Be careful not to damage the cable when attaching the core filter INSTALLING THE BUTTON TYPE BATTERY Button type battery installation for the remote control SC D392 only 1 Pull out the button type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow 2 Position the button type battery in the button type battery hold
86. wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below ANTENNA a LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ET ELECTRIC ERVICE A SE ISHENT lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS _a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline Surges English _v Important safety instructions 22 23 24 25 26 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openin
87. wn V i gt 0 00 20 23 fs MIX 6Onain Z When you play back added sound Sound 2 or MIX 1 2 you may experience a loss of sound quality English _65 AUDIO EFFECT 6 oO Audio effect function works only in Player mode page 18 Audio effect provides various playback effects to audio signals stored on a tape Press the MODE button to set Player Insert the recorded tape and press the MENU button Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Tape then press the Joystick or move the Joystick P to the right Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select Audio Effect then press the Joystick Move the Joystick A Y up or down to select the audio effect channel then oress the Joystick e Off Disables the function Voice Highlights the human voice Music Highlights the sound by enhancing the bass and treble Wide Magnifies the stereo effect by enhancing the left and right sounds Echo Gives an echo effect To exit press the MENU button Audio effect function is not available with DV connection 66_ English Player Mode f Photo Search Audio Select Audio Effect gt Sound 1 gt Off MENU Exit Move Select Player Mode Photo Search Audio Select Audio Effect MENY Exit Move Select STOP 0 00 20 23 3 60min ep

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