Samsung VP-D361W Specifications

ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this InstructionBook thoroughly, and retain it for future

ENGLISH1010Getting to Know Your CamcorderLeft Side View1. DISPLAY ➥page 21 2. MACRO/PB ZOOM ➥page 39 / ➥page 613. Speaker4. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE)

ENGLISH100100ENGLISHTroubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre.You canno

ENGLISH101101Setting menu itemsMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.Player !M.Cam !PlayerCameraCameraTapeRecordMemory !Program AEWhite BalanceVisual Effe

ENGLISH102102TroubleshootingMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.Player !M.Cam !PlayerCameraDisplaySystemLCD BrightLCD ColourDate/TimeTV DisplayClock Set

ENGLISH103103ENGLISHSpecificationsModel Name: VP-D361(i)/D361W(i)/D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i)SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio recor

ENGLISH104104ENGLISHIndexAccessories ... 8AF/MF ... 48Audio Dubb

ENGLISH105105ENGLISHPower Sources (United Kingdom Only)The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.The va

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

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ENGLISH1111Getting to Know Your CamcorderRight & Top ViewQUICKMENUPLAYERCAMERAMICDVUSBAV/ S1. Zoom Lever (VOL/Menu Dial)2. PHOTO Button ➥page 57

ENGLISHTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:AD68-00970G

ENGLISH1212Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear & Bottom View1. Lithium Battery Cover2. Charging Indicator3. Memory Card Slot (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/

ENGLISH1313Getting to Know Your CamcorderRemote Control (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)1. PHOTO Button ➥page 572. START/STOP Button3. SELF TIMER B

ENGLISH1414PreparationUsing the Hand Strap & Lens CoverIt is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you b

ENGLISH1515PreparationLithium Battery InstallationLithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the C

ENGLISH1616PreparationUsing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤ Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery Pack only. ✤ The Battery Pack may be charged a little at t

ENGLISH1717PreparationThe amount of continuous recording time available depends on;- The type and capacity of the Battery Pack you are using. - Ambien

ENGLISH1818PreparationNotes regarding the Battery Pack Please refer to the Table on page 16 for approximate continuous recording time. The r

ENGLISH1919PreparationConnecting a Power SourceAbout the Operating Modes✤There are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder.-

ENGLISHContents22Features ...7Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ...

ENGLISH2020PreparationUsing the QUICK MENU✤QUICK MENU is used to access Camcorder functions by using the [QUICK MENU] button.✤QUICK MENU provides easi

ENGLISH2121PreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes 1. Battery Level ➥page 172. Visual Effects Mode ➥page 523. EASY.Q ➥page 354. DIS

ENGLISH2222PreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)1. Photo Quality ➥page 712. CARD (Memory Card

ENGLISH2323✤ Clock setup works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥page 19✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorde

ENGLISH2424✤ The Remote function works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥page 19✤ The Remote function allows you

ENGLISH2525✤ The Beep Sound function works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥page 19✤ You can turn the Beep Soun

ENGLISH2626Initial Setting : System Menu Setting✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both <Player> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ You can t

ENGLISH2727✤ The Language function works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥page 19✤ You can select the desired l

ENGLISH2828Initial Setting : System Menu Setting✤ The Demonstration function may only be used in the <Camera> mode without a tapeinserted in the

ENGLISH2929Initial Setting : Display Menu SettingAdjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/ LCD Colour)✤ Adjusting the LCD Screen works in <Camera>/&

ENGLISHContents33Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode ...44Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ...

ENGLISH3030Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time)✤ The Date/Time function works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥

ENGLISH3131Initial Setting : Display Menu SettingSetting the TV Display (TV Display)✤ The TV Display function works in <Camera>/<Player>/&

ENGLISH3232Basic RecordingUsing the ViewfinderInserting / Ejecting a Cassette✤ In the [PLAYER] mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD Screen is c

ENGLISH3333Basic RecordingVarious Recording Techniques✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.1.

ENGLISH3434Basic RecordingMaking your First Recording1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. ➥page 19(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert

ENGLISH3535Basic RecordingRecording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode)✤ The EASY.Q function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The EASY.Q

ENGLISH3636Basic Recording✤ The REC SEARCH function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ To be used to review previously recorded images or to

ENGLISH3737Basic RecordingSearching a quickly for a desired scene (Setting the ZERO MEMORY) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ The ZERO MEMORY funct

ENGLISH3838Basic RecordingSelf Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ The SELF TIMER function w

ENGLISH3939Basic RecordingZooming In and OutUsing the Tele Macro✤ The Zoom function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ Zo

ENGLISHContents44Connecting To a Printer ...85Selecting Images ...

ENGLISH4040Basic RecordingUsing the Fade In and Out✤ The Fade function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can give your recording a prof

ENGLISH4141Basic RecordingUsing Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)✤ BLC works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ Back lighting

ENGLISH4242Basic RecordingUsing the COLOR NITE (COLOUR NITE)✤ COLOR NITE function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can take a shot of

ENGLISH4343Basic RecordingUsing the LIGHT (VP-D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ LIGHT function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The LIGHT enables y

ENGLISH4444✤ The Record Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (DV IN or AV IN) (VP-D361i/D361Wi/D362i/D363i/D364Wi/D365Wi) mod

ENGLISH4545✤ The WindCut Plus function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (Audio dubbing) modes. ➥page 19✤ Use the WindCut Plus when reco

✤ The Real Stereo function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Real Stereo is the stereo-fortifying function by enhancing the characteristics

ENGLISH4747Advanced RecordingSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure✤ The Shutter Speed function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The Exp

ENGLISH4848Advanced RecordingAuto Focus / Manual Focus✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>modes. ➥pag

ENGLISH4949Advanced RecordingProgrammed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)✤ The Program AE function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Th

ENGLISH55Notes regarding the Video Head CleaningNotes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, LensNotes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding the Rotat

ENGLISH5050Advanced RecordingSetting the Program AE1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365

ENGLISH5151Advanced RecordingSetting the White Balance✤ The White Balance function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. (VP-D363(i)/D

ENGLISH5252Applying Visual Effects✤ The Visual Effect function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The Visual Effects enable you to give a cr

ENGLISH5353Selecting the Visual Effects1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)3.

Advanced RecordingSetting the 16:9 Wide✤ The 16:9 Wide function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Recordings in 16:9 Wide will play back na

ENGLISH5555Advanced RecordingSetting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)✤ The DIS function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ DIS (Digital Im

ENGLISH5656Advanced RecordingZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom)✤ Maximum Digital Zoom works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Zo

ENGLISH5757Advanced RecordingStill Image Recording✤ Still image recording works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ A tape must be inserted as Stil

ENGLISH5858PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen✤ The Playback function and speaker works only in <Player> mode. ➥page

ENGLISH5959PlaybackVarious Functions while in Player Mode✤ This function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ The [PLAY], [STILL], [STOP], [FF

ENGLISH66Servicing & Replacement PartsNotes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding CamcorderNotices regarding Copyright Do not leave the Camcorder

ENGLISH6060PlaybackFrame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only) Press the [F.ADV] button on the remote control whil

ENGLISH6161PlaybackZooming during Playback (PB ZOOM)✤ The PB Zoom function works in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ The PB Zoom function enables you to

ENGLISH6262PlaybackAudio Dubbing (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can

ENGLISH6363PlaybackDubbed Audio Playback✤ The dubbed Audio Playback function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 191. Set the [Power] switch to [

ENGLISH6464PlaybackTape Playback✤ The Playback function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19Playing back on a TV Monitor✤ To play back a tape,

ENGLISH6565Connecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input Jacks✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the Camcorder to y

ENGLISH6666✤ Audio Effect function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ Audio Effect provides various effects when the audio signals stored in

✤ AV In/Out function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display it

✤ The Memory Card stores and manages photo images recorded by the Camcorder.✤ Before inserting or ejecting the Memory Card, set the [Power]switch to [

ENGLISH6969Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardDigital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)[ Notes ] Do not apply excess

ENGLISH77Getting to Know Your CamcorderFeatures Digital Data Transfer Functionwith IEEE1394By incorporating the IEEE 1394(i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial

ENGLISH7070Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Selecting the Memory Type (VP-D365W(i) only)✤ The Memory Type setting works in

ENGLISH7171Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Selecting the Photo Quality✤ Photo Quality function works in both <Player&g

ENGLISH7272Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Setting the File Number✤ File Number setting works only in <M.Cam> mode.

ENGLISH7373Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card✤ You may take photo images whil

ENGLISH7474Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)✤ This function works only in <M.Player> mode

✤ The Protection function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.If you execute forma

ENGLISH7676Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images✤ The Delete function works only in <

ENGLISH7777Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Deleting All Images at Once6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <D

ENGLISH7878Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Formatting the Memory Card✤ The Format function works only in <M.Player>

ENGLISH7979Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card✤ You may record moving image

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack2. AC Power Ada

ENGLISH8080Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Playing Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card (M.Play Select)✤ The Moving Im

ENGLISH8181Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Recording a Moving Image from a Cassette as a Photo Image✤ This function works

ENGLISH8282✤ The Photo Copy function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can copy still images recorded with photo function on a cassette

ENGLISH8383Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ The Copy to function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can

ENGLISH8484✤ The Print Mark function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) prin

ENGLISH8585✤ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold

ENGLISH8686PictBridgeTM(VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Selecting Images1. In the <PictBridge> settings menu, press the [œœœœ/√√√√ (REV/FWD)]b

ENGLISH8787IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.) Connecting to other DV standard products.- A standard DV c

ENGLISH8888IEEE 1394 Data TransferRecording with a DV Connection Cable1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (VP-D3

ENGLISH8989USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ The Camcorder supports both

ENGLISH99Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront & Left View1. Lens 2. LIGHT ➥page 43(VP-D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)3. Remote Sensor (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)

ENGLISH9090✤ USB Connect function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to a computer to

ENGLISH9191ENGLISHUSB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)✤ To play back moving images recorded by the Camcorder or streaming data tr

ENGLISH9292USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC. If a USB cable is connected to t

ENGLISH9393USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Using the PC Camera Function✤ This function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥pa

ENGLISH9494USB Interface (VP-D362(i)/D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)Using the USB Streaming Function✤ This function works in both <Camera> and &

ENGLISH9595After Finishing a RecordingUsable Cassette Tapes✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Batter

ENGLISH9696MaintenanceCleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video hea

ENGLISH9797MaintenanceUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your Camcorder abroad

ENGLISH9898TroubleshootingTroubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save y

ENGLISH9999TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (VP-D363(i)/D364W(i)/D365W(i) only)slowThere is no Memory Card inthe Camcorde