Samsung SC-D382-XAA User Manual

Digital Video Camcorderuser manual SC-D381SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385 imagine the possibilitiesThank you for purchasing this Samsung product.To receive

02_ EnglishcontentsGETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER06PREPARATION12INITIAL SETTING : SYSTEM MENU SETTING2406 What is included with your miniDV

92_ EnglishUSING USB INTERFACETransferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionThe camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on

English _93On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time.On a slower PC than recommended, m

94_ EnglishSELECTING THE USB DEVICE (USB CONNECT)USB connect function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18Using the USB cable, you can connect your c

English _95Before you start! Turn on your PC. Exit all other applications that are running. Insert the provided CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. -

96_ EnglishCONNECTING TO A PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.If a USB cable is connected to the camcorder's USB jack, the Audio

English _97While the PC camera is in use, the 16:9 wide mode is not supported. The screen displays in the aspect ratio of 4:3. If PC is connected wit

98_ EnglishAFTER FINISHING A RECORDINGAt the end of a recording you must remove the power source.When recording with a battery pack, leaving the pack

English _99CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE CAMCORDERCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures when recording on tape, clean t

100_ EnglishUSING YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER ABROADEach country or region has its own electric and color systems.Before using your miniDV camcorder abroad,

English _101troubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save y

INITIAL SETTING : DISPLAY MENU SETTINGBASIC RECORDING34ADVANCED RECORDING4430 Setting the guideline (Guideline)31 Adjusting the LCD screen (LCD Bri

102_ EnglishSymptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power adapter.Recording start/stop button

English _103SETTING MENU ITEMSMain MenuSub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCamera ModePlayer ModeM.Cam Mode M.Player Mode Camera Program AE Sele

104_ EnglishMain MenuSub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCamera ModePlayer ModeM.Cam Mode M.Player Mode Display GuidelineSetting the Guideline✔

English _105specificationsMODEL NAME: SC-D381/ SC-D382 / SC-D383/ SC-D385SystemVideo signalNTSCVideo recording system2 rotary heads, Helical scanning s

WarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material andworkmanship.SEA f

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certainHazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”,and we do n

04_ English55 Setting the digital image stabilizer (DIS)56 Using back light compensation mode (BLC)57 Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital

82 Recording moving images (MPEG) on a memory card84 Playing the moving images (MPEG) on a memory card (M.Play select)85 Recording an image from a

06_ EnglishWHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER Your new Digital Video camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is

English _07FRONT & LEFT VIEW1Lens5EASY Q button ➥page 362Remote sensor (SC-D382/D385 only)6Display ( ) button3Light (SC-D382/D383/D385 only)7TFT

08_ EnglishLEFT SIDE VIEWgetting to know your miniDV camcorder1MENU button 2Joystick ( / /  / / Select ), (W/T) ➥page 233Recording start/stop butt

English _09RIGHT & TOP VIEW1Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever5Jack cover (DC IN, USB (SC-D383/D385 only) jack)2PHOTO button ➥pages 60,766Cassette com

getting to know your miniDV camcorderREAR & BOTTOM VIEW1AV jack2MODE button3Mode indicator (Camera ( ) / Player ( ) mode)4DC IN Jack5DV (IEEE1

English _11USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (SC-D382/D385 only)The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder.1PHOTO but

key features of your miniDV camcorder Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data tr

12_ EnglishIt is very important to ensure that the hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.The hand strap enables you t

English _13INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERYButton-type battery installation for the remote control (SC-D382/D385 only)1. Pull out the button-type b

14_ EnglishUse the IA-BP80W battery pack only. The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.Be sure to charge the battery pack bef

English _15Charging, Recording Times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.)Measured times shown in the table are b

16_ EnglishpreparationThe amount of continuous recording time available depends on:The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. Ambient te

English _17Notes regarding the Battery PackPlease refer to the table on page 15 for approximate continuous recording time.The recording time is affect

18_ EnglishBASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATIONTurning the miniDV camcorder on and offYou can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch dow

English _19SCREEN INDICATORS IN CAMERA / PLAYER MODES 1Audio Dubbing ➥page 65 (SC-D382/D385 only)Audio Effect ➥page 673DV IN (DV date transfer mode) ➥

20_ Englishpreparation(Photo images)(Movie images)SCREEN INDICATORS IN M.CAM / M.PLAYER MODES (SC-D383/D385 ONLY)1Image Recording and Loading Indicato

English _21USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTON You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( ) button.Switching the

safety warningsWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean :WARNINGMeans that death or serious personal injury is a risk.CAUTIONMeans that there

22_ EnglishUSING THE JOYSTICKUsed for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and

English _23Joystick Camera ( ) Mode Player ( ) Mode -STOP PLAY PAUSE FF REWExposure - - - - -Focus - STOP STOP STOP STOP Shutter REW REW REW RE

24_ EnglishClock setup works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time.1.

English _25The remote function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18The remote function allows you to enable or disable the rem

26_ EnglishThe beep sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18You can turn the beep sound on or off, when on, each pr

English _27The shutter sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam modes. ➥page 18You can turn the shutter sound on or off, when on, with each pre

28_ EnglishSELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)The Language function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18You can select the d

English _29Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily.The de

30_ Englishinitial setting : display menu settingSETTING THE GUIDELINE (GUIDELINE)Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera / M.Cam modes. ➥page 18Guid

English _31ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHT/LCD COLOR)Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18Your ca

iv_ Englishimportant safety instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructi

32_ EnglishDISPLAYING THE DATE / TIME (DATE / TIME)The date/time function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18The date and tim

English _33SETTING THE TV DISPLAY (TV DISPLAY)The TV Display function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18You can select the o

34_ EnglishWhen inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction. Do not use any ta

English _35MAKING YOUR FIRST RECORDING1. Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥page 17 (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ➥pages 14,17Insert

36_ EnglishRECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE)The EASY Q function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18With the EASY Q function, most of the

English _37ZOOMING IN AND OUTThe zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recordin

38_ EnglishSEARCHING QUICKLY FOR A DESIRED SCENE (SETTING THE ZERO MEMORY) (SC-D382/D385 only)The zero memory function works in both Camera and Playe

English _39SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (SETTING THE SELF TIMER) (SC-D382/D385 only)The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode. ➥page

40_ EnglishREVIEWING AND SEARCHING A RECORDING basic recordingThe Rec Search function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18Used to review previously rec

English _41USING THE FADE ON AND OFFThe Fade function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18You can give your recording a professional look by using spec

English _v17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the

42_ EnglishThe Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18In most situations, it is better to use the automatic fo

English _43SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSUREThe Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18The Exposure function works in both C

44_ EnglishThe Record mode function works in both Camera and Player modes. ➥page 18 This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode a

English _45The windcut plus function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes. ➥page 18Use the windcut plus when recording in windy place

46_ EnglishThe Real Stereo function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18Real stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using the internal m

English _47SETTING THE PROGRAM AE (PROGRAM AE)The Program AE function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shut

48_ EnglishSettings ContentsOn-screen displayAuto- Auto balance between the subject and the background.- To be used in normal conditions.- The shut

English _49SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18 The White Balance is a

50_ EnglishSettings ContentsOn-screen displayAutoThis option is generally used to control the white balance automatically.DaylightThis controls the wh

English _51The visual effect function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18The visual effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.Selec

vi_ Englishimportant safety instructions22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or

52_ EnglishSettings ContentsOffDisables the function.1 ArtThis mode gives the images a coarse effect.2 MosaicThis mode gives the images a mosaic effec

SETTING THE 16:9 WIDE MODE (16:9 WIDE)The 16:9 wide function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18Recordings in 16:9 wide will play back naturally only

54_ Englishadvanced recordingUSING THE TELE MACRO (MACRO)Tele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode. ➥page 18Effective focal distance in

English _55SETTING THE DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER (DIS)The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function

56_ Englishadvanced recordingBLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:-

ZOOMING IN AND OUT WITH DIGITAL ZOOM (DIGITAL ZOOM)Maximum Digital Zoom works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18You can select the maximum zoom level in ca

58_ Englishadvanced recordingUSING THE COLOR NITE (C.NITE) C.Nite function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18You can take a shot of an object in slow

English _59USING THE LIGHT (LIGHT) (SC-D382/D383/D385 ONLY)The Light function works only in Camera and M.Cam mode. ➥page 18The Light function enables

60_ Englishadvanced recordingRECORDING A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE -TAPE PHOTO RECORDINGTape photo recording works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18You can re

English _61SEARCHING FOR A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE (PHOTO SEARCH)The photo search works only in Player mode. ➥page 181. Set the Select switch to TAPE.

English _vii29. 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 i

62_ EnglishPLAYING BACK A TAPE ON THE LCD SCREENThe playback function and speaker works only in Player mode. ➥page 18You can monitor the playback pict

English _63VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WHILE IN PLAYER MODEThis function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18The PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF and REW buttons are locate

64_ EnglishplaybackFrame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SC-D382/D385 only)Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in pause mode.-

English _65AUDIO DUBBING (SC-D382/D385 ONLY)This feature enables you to dub your voice through the internal microphone or other audio equipment conn

66_ EnglishplaybackDUBBED AUDIO PLAYBACK (AUDIO SELECT)The dubbed Audio playback function works only in Player mode. ➥page 181. Set the Select switch

English _67Audio effect function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18Audio effect provides various playback effects to audio signals stored on a tape.1

68_ EnglishPLAYING BACK A TAPE ON A TV SCREENThe playback function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18To play back a tape, the television must be NTSC

English _69Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input JacksYou can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the camcorder to you

70_ EnglishThe copying function works only in Player Mode. ➥ page 18Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the AV jack to copy the recording from a cam

English _71USING THE VOICE+ FUNCTIONThe Voice+ function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18When copying (dubbing) a tape recorded on the camcorder to

viii_EnglishNOTES REGARDING THE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block

72_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)USING A MEMORY CARD (USABLE MEMORY CARD) (NOT SUPPLIED)This camcorder can use SD memory cards

English _73Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the memory card.Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing a photo imag

74_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)Number of Images on the Memory CardPhoto Size 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB800x600 Approx. 600 App

English _75SETTING THE FILE NUMBER (FILE NO.)File number setting works only in M.Cam mode. ➥page 18File numbers are given to images in the order they

76_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)TAKING A PHOTO IMAGE (JPEG) ON THE MEMORY CARDYou may take photo images while in M.Cam mode an

English _77VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES (JPEG)This function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memo

78_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE (PROTECT)The Protection function works only in M.Player mod

English _79DELETING PHOTO IMAGES AND MOVING IMAGES (DELETE) The Delete function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18 You can erase the photo images a

80_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)Deleting All Images at Once1. Set the Select switch to CARD.2. Press the MODE button to set

English _81FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD (FORMAT)The format function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18You can use the format functions to completely de

SERVICING & REPLACEMENT PARTS Do not attempt to service this camcorder yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

82_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)RECORDING MOVING IMAGES (MPEG) ON A MEMORY CARDYou may record moving images while in M.Cam mod

English _83Up to 2000 MPEG files can be stored on a memory card.MPEG files (moving images) can be recorded up to 2 GB per a moving file.Before using the

84_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)PLAYING THE MOVING IMAGES (MPEG) ON A MEMORY CARD (M.PLAY SELECT)The moving Images playback fu

English _85RECORDING AN IMAGE FROM A TAPE AS A PHOTO IMAGEThis function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18Your camcorder can read moving image data r

86_ Englishdigital still camera mode (SC-D383/D385 only)COPYING A PHOTO IMAGE FROM A TAPE TO A MEMORY CARD (PHOTO COPY)The photo copy function works o

English _87The photo copy function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18Using the search function, you can automatically take photo images from tapes re

88_ EnglishPRINTING YOUR PICTURES – USING THE PICTBRIDGETMPictBridgeTM function works only in M.Player mode. ➥page 18By connecting the camcorder to pr

English _89Selecting ImagesMove the Joystick (/) left or right to select an image to print.Each press of the MENU button toggles between turning Pic

90_ EnglishTRANSFERRING IEEE1394 (I.LINK)-DV STANDARD DATA CONNECTIONSConnecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)Connecting to other sta

English _91Recording with a DV Connection Cable 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ).3.