Samsung D354(i) Specifications

ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read thisInstruction Book thoroughly, and retain it forfuture

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions1010Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings;

ENGLISH100100✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequentl

ENGLISH101101✤ The Format function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can use the memory format functions to completely delete all images and options o

ENGLISH102102Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory card. ✤ The

ENGLISH103103Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.✤ You can play the

ENGLISH104104✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequentl

ENGLISH105105ENGLISHDigital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image✤ This function wor

ENGLISH106106ENGLISHDigital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ The photo copy function works only in Player mode.✤ You can copy stil

ENGLISH107107ENGLISH✤ The Copy To function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory card to the built-in

ENGLISH108108✤ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory ca

ENGLISH109109✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequentl

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1111Features Multi OSD LanguageYou can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. Digital Data Transfer Funct

ENGLISH110110✤ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in M.Player mode.✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), y

ENGLISH111111PictBridgeTM (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Date/Time, then press theMenu sele

ENGLISH112112Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack, leaving the pac

ENGLISH113113MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displ

ENGLISH114114Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your Camcorder abroad, check the following ite

ENGLISH115115TroubleshootingMoisture CondensationSelf Diagnosis Display✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following

ENGLISH116116Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) slowThere is no Memory card inthe Camcorder.Insert a Me

ENGLISH117117Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre.You cannot switc

ENGLISH118118- These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemU

ENGLISH119119IndexAccessories ...12AF/MF ...

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)

120120ENGLISHPower Sources (United Kingdom Only)The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.The value of

This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve(12) months from the original date of purchase, againstdefective materials and workmanship.

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ENGLISH*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home PageUnited Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.ukAD68-00839GTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Lens2. LED light(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)3. Remote sensor(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View1. DISPLAY (see page 25)2. MACRO/PB ZOOM (see page 44/see page 75)3. Speaker4. Mode switch (ME

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. NITE PIX switch 2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)3. MENU button4. Start/Stop button5. Power s

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Lithium battery cover2. Charging indicator3. Memory card slot (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D3

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1717Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)1. PHOTO (see page 68)2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 43

It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.The Hand strap enables you to:- Hold th

ENGLISHPreparation1919✤ The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the Battery pack or AC Poweradapte

ENGLISHContents22Features ...

ENGLISHPreparation2020Connecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder.- The AC Power adapter and

ENGLISHPreparation2121Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on- The type and capacity of the B

ENGLISHPreparation2222Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfi

ENGLISHPreparation2323The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20~40% usedc. 40~80% us

ENGLISHPreparation2424OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes) 1. Battery level (see page 23)2. Digital effects mode (see page 65)3. EASY.Q (see

ENGLISHPreparation25251. Photo quality2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator3. Image counterTotal number of recordable still images.4. Image recording and lo

ENGLISH2626System Menu SettingSelecting the OSD Language✤ The Language function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ Select the appropriate O

ENGLISHSystem Menu Setting2727✤ Clock setup works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.Before r

✤ The Remote function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with

ENGLISHSystem Menu Setting2929Setting the Beep Sound✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ You can turn the Beep Soun

ENGLISHContents33Using the Viewfinder ...

✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both Player and M.Cam modes.✤ You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the PHOTO bu

✤ Before you begin: Make Sure that there is no tape inserted in the Camcorder. (see page 36)✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major function

✤ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.36 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, w

✤ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape

✤ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).-Off: The OSD ap

ENGLISHBasic Recording3535✤ In the PLAYER mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.✤ In the CAMERA mode, the Viewfinder will work

3636ENGLISHBasic RecordingInserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force.

ENGLISHBasic Recording3737✤ While recording, it is very important to hold the Camcorder correctly.✤ Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the ha

3838ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.1. General recording.2. Downwa

ENGLISHBasic Recording3939Making your First Recording1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) I

ENGLISHContents44Applying Digital Effects...

Basic Recording✤ The EASY.Q mode works only in Camera mode.✤ The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings.1. Set the Power switch

ENGLISH4141Basic RecordingRecord Search (REC SEARCH)When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes witho

4242ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both Camera and Player modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to

ENGLISHBasic Recording4343✤ The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode.✤ When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the record

4444ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of

ENGLISHBasic Recording4545✤ The FADE function works only in Camera mode.✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using special effectssuch

4646ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subje

ENGLISHBasic Recording4747✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode.✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow movin

4848ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ COLOR NITE SHUTTER function works only in Camera mode.✤ The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places witho

ENGLISH4949Basic Recording✤ The Nite Pix function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ The Nite Pix function enables you to record a subject in dark

Selecting the Image Quality ...

5050ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ The Power Nite Pix function works only in Camera mode. ✤ The Power Nite Pix function can record a subject more brightly in

ENGLISH5151Advanced RecordingSetting menu itemsUse of various FunctionsMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.PlayerM.CamPlayerCameraCameraTapeRecordMemory

5252ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.PlayerM.CamPlayerCameraDisplaySystemLCD BrightLCD ColourDate/TimeTV DisplayClock SetRem

ENGLISH5353Advanced RecordingFunction availability in each ModeO: The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You can not change the reque

5454ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Player (VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only) modes.✤ This Camcorder

5555ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.✤ This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit

5656ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes.Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy pl

ENGLISH5757Advanced Recording✤ You can set Shutter Speed only in Camera mode.✤ The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ Quick menu

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as

✤ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour o

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions66Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD ScreenPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotati

ENGLISH6060Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to freq

✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while h

ENGLISH6262Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6363✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode.✤ The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertur

ENGLISH64641. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)3. Press the MENU button. The menu list

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6565Applying Digital Effects✤ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.✤ The Digital Effects enable you to give

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6666Selecting the Digital Effects1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i

✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode.✤ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when combined with optical zoom.✤ The picture quality may d

✤ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode.1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)3

ENGLISHPlayback6969✤ The playback function works only in Player mode.✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.1. Set the Power switch

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions77Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted. Unautho

ENGLISHPlayback7070✤ The Speaker works only in Player mode.✤ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in S

ENGLISHPlayback7171✤ The playback function works only in Player mode.✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors.✤

ENGLISHPlayback7272✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the Audio/Video cable. The yellow

ENGLISHPlayback7373✤ This function works only in Player mode.✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote cont

ENGLISHPlayback7474 Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in still mode. -Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the

ENGLISHPlayback7575Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM)✤ The Playback Zoom function works in Player mode.✤ The Playback Zoom function enables you to magn

ENGLISHPlayback7676✤ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode. ✤ AV in/out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display

ENGLISHPlayback7777✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode. ✤ You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.✤ You c

ENGLISHPlayback78781. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)3. Insert the dubbed tape and pr

ENGLISHIEEE 1394 Data Transfer7979 Connecting to other DV standard products.A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt w

ENGLISHIEEE 1394 Data Transfer8080 CPU: faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible. Operating system: Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main m

ENGLISH8181USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specific

ENGLISH8282USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ USB Select function works only in M.Player mode. ✤ Using the USB cable, you can co

ENGLISH8383USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only✤ To ensure proper communication between the camcorder and a PC, please set the USB

ENGLISH8484USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ To play back MPEG moving pictures recorded by the camcorder or streaming data tra

ENGLISH8585USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. progra

ENGLISH8686USB Interface (VP-D352(i)/D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must b

ENGLISH8787Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the Camcorder. Recordin

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory card1. Set the Power

ENGLISH8989Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions99Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled

ENGLISH9090✤ Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. (VP-D354(i): 16MB/VP-D355(i): 64MB)✤ Images can be stored and pl

ENGLISH9191Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ Photo Quality function works in Player/M.Cam modes.✤ You can select the qualit

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu selector.✤

ENGLISH9393Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ File number setting works only in M.Cam mode.✤ File numbers are given to image

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)✤ You may take still images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on the Memo

ENGLISH9595Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ This function works only in M.Player mode.You can playback and view still ima

ENGLISH9696Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) To view the Multi Display1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Mode swit

ENGLISH9797Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ The protection function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can protect importa

ENGLISH9898Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu sel

ENGLISH9999Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) ✤ The Delete function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can erase the still im