Samsung VP-D372WH User Manual

ENGLISHOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please readthis Instruction Book thoroughly, andretain it for future reference. Use only app

ENGLISH1010Getting to Know Your CamcorderLeft Side View1. Q.MENU Button ➥page 202. [▲ / ▼] (W /T) Button3. OK Button4. Viewfinder 5. Speaker6. Mode S

ENGLISH100100MaintenanceCleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video h

101101ENGLISHMaintenanceUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.✤ Before using your Camcorder abro

ENGLISH102102DisplayTape end!Blinking Informs that... ActionslowThe Battery pack is almost discharged.Change to a charged one. slowWhen the remaining

103103ENGLISHTroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.PlayerModes (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Display Blinking Informs that... ActionNo Memory

ENGLISH104104Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearestSamsung authorized service centre.Explanation/Solut

105105ENGLISHSetting menu items! : VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only @ : VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only# : VP-D975W(i) onlyTroubleshootingFunction

ENGLISH106106TroubleshootingFunctionsMainMenuSub MenuPageMM..PPllaayyeerr!MM..CCaamm!PPllaayyeerr CCaammeerraaAvailable modeDisplaySystemLCD BrightSet

107107ENGLISHSpecificationsModel Name: VP-D371(i)/D371W(i)/D372WH(i)/D375W(i)/D975W(i)Video signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable c

ENGLISH108108IndexAccessories ...8AF/MF ... 47Audio Dubbing ...

DEUTSCHLANDAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine vierundzwanzig-monatige Garantie gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben. Die G

ENGLISH1111Getting to Know Your CamcorderRight & Top View1. Zoom Lever 2. PHOTO Button ➥page 593. DISPLAY Button4. MENU Button5. Start/Stop But

SchweizAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine Garantie von 12 Monaten gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben.Die Garantiezeit be

ÖsterreichAuf dieses Samsung-Produkt wird vom Hersteller eine Garantie von 24 Monaten gegen Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gegeben. Die Garantiezei

ENGLISHContact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEIf you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, pleasecontact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.DE

ENGLISHTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use ofcertain Hazardous Substances in electri

ENGLISH1212Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear & Bottom View1. Lithium Battery Cover2. Charging Indicator3. Memory Card Slot (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i)

ENGLISH1313Getting to Know Your CamcorderRemote Control (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)1. PHOTO Button ➥page 592. START/STOP Button3. SELF TIMER Button ➥p

It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctlyadjusted before you begin your recording.The Hand Strap enables you to:- Hold the

ENGLISH1515PreparationLithium Battery InstallationLithium Battery Installation for theInternal Clock1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear ofthe Cam

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 continuousrecording time. The recording ti

✤ There are two types of power source that can be connected to yourCamcorder.- The AC Power Adapter: used for indoor recording.- The Battery Pack: use

ENGLISH22ContentsFeatures ...

ENGLISH2020PreparationUsing the QUICK MENU✤ QUICK MENU is used to access camcorder functions by usingthe [Q.MENU] button.✤ QUICK MENU provides easier

ENGLISH2121PreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes 1. Battery Level ➥page 172. Visual Effects Mode ➥page 52EASY.Q ➥page 3516:9 Wide

1. Photo Quality ➥page 742. CARD (Memory Card)Indicator3. Image Counter (Totalnumber of recordablephoto images)4. Image Recording andLoading Indicator

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 <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>modes. ➥page 19✤ You

ENGLISH2727Selecting the OSD Language (Language)Initial Setting : System Menu Setting✤ The Language function works in <Camera>/<Player>/&l

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

✤ Adjusting the LCD Screen works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam>/<M.Player> modes. ➥page 19✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.

ENGLISH33Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode ...43Cutting Off Wind No

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 ViewfinderYou can view pictures through the viewfinder to avoid running down the battery, or tosee correct images

ENGLISH3333Basic RecordingVarious Recording Techniques✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required.1. General recording.2. Down

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✤ Used to review previously recorded images or to find

ENGLISH3737Basic RecordingSearching quickly for a desired scene (Setting the ZEROMEMORY) (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works i

ENGLISH3838Basic RecordingSelf Record using the Remote Control (Setting the SelfTimer) (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)✤ The SELF TIMER function works only

ENGLISH3939✤ The Zoom function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes.➥page 19✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change th

ENGLISH44ContentsCopying Still Images from a Cassette to a Memory Card (Photo Copy)...87Marking Images for Printing (Print

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

ENGLISH4141Basic RecordingUsing the COLOUR NITE ✤ COLOUR NITE function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can take a shot of an object i

Using the LIGHT (VP-D372WH(i)/D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)✤ LIGHT function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The LIGHT enables you to record a s

ENGLISH4343✤ The Record Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (DV IN or AV IN(VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only)) mod

ENGLISH4444✤ The WindCut Plus function works in both <Camera> and <Player>(Audio dubbing) modes. ➥page 19✤ Use the WindCut Plus when recor

ENGLISH4545✤ The Real Stereo function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Real Stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using th

ENGLISH4646Advanced RecordingSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure✤ The Shutter Speed function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The Exp

ENGLISH4747✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works inboth <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ In most situations, it is better to u

ENGLISH4848Advanced RecordingProgrammed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)✤ The Program AE function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Th

ENGLISH4949Advanced RecordingSetting the Program AE1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) onl

Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated.Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of thehinge that connects the LCD Screen to theCamc

ENGLISH5050✤ The White Balance function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>modes. ➥page 19 ✤ The White Balance is a recording function that

ENGLISH51516. Press the [……/ ††] button to select the desiredmode <Auto>, <Indoor>, <Outdoor> or<Custom WB>, then press the [O

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-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)3. Press t

ENGLISH5454Advanced RecordingSetting the 16:9 Wide mode✤ The 16:9 Wide function works only in <Camera>mode. ➥page 19✤ Recordings in 16:9 Wide wi

ENGLISH5555✤ Tele Macro function works in both <Camera>and <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19✤ Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 Cm (1

ENGLISH5656Advanced RecordingSetting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)✤ The DIS function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ DIS (Digital Im

ENGLISH5757✤ BLC works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>modes. ➥page 19✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darkerthan the background:- T

ENGLISH5858Advanced RecordingZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom)✤ Maximum Digital Zoom works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Zo

ENGLISH5959Advanced RecordingStill Image Recording✤ Still image recording works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ A tape must be inserted as stil

ENGLISH66Servicing & Replacement PartsNotes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding CamcorderNotices regarding CopyrightCorrect Disposal of This Pr

ENGLISH6060PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape on the LCD Screen✤ The Playback function and speaker works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can monit

ENGLISH6161PlaybackVarious Functions while in Player Mode✤ This function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ The [PLAY], [STILL], [STOP], [FF

ENGLISH6262Frame Advance (To play back frame byframe) (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only) Press the [F.ADV] button on the remote control whilein still mode.-

ENGLISH6363PlaybackAudio Dubbing (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can not dub

ENGLISH6464PlaybackDubbed Audio Playback✤ The dubbed Audio Playback function works only in <Player> mode.➥page 191. Set the [Power] switch to [P

ENGLISH6565✤ The Playback function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19Playing back on a TV Monitor✤ To play back a tape, the television must b

Connecting 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 your VCR wit

ENGLISH6767PlaybackVOICE + Function✤ The Voice+ function works only in <Player> mode.➥ page 19✤ When you want to play back or record a tape-reco

ENGLISH6868PlaybackAudio Effect✤ Audio Effect function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ Audio Effect provides various playback effects to

ENGLISH6969✤ AV In/Out function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sourcesand

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

ENGLISH7070ConnectionCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape✤ The copying function works only in <Player> Mode. ➥ page 19✤ Connect your Camco

ENGLISH7171ConnectionRecording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a CamcorderTape (VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only)✤The Recording

ENGLISH7272✤ This camcorder can use SD memory cards andMMC (Multi Media Cards).Some cards are not compatible according to thememory card manufacturer

7373ENGLISHStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardDigital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)[ Notes ] Do not apply excessive force

ENGLISH7474Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Selecting the Photo Quality ✤ Photo Quality function works in both <Player> and &

7575ENGLISHSelecting the recording Photo Size (VP-D975W(i) only)✤ Photo Size function works only in <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can set the phot

ENGLISH7676Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Setting the File Number✤ File Number setting works only in <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19

7777ENGLISHDigital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card✤ You may take photo images while in <

ENGLISH7878Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)✤ This function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 1

7979ENGLISH✤ The Protection function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.If you fo

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with yourDigital Video Camcorder.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)2.

ENGLISH8080Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images✤ The Delete function works only in <M.Player

Deleting All Images at Once✤ Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in page 80.6. Press the [……/ ††] button to select <Delete All>,then pre

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Formatting a Memory Card✤ The Format function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥pag

8383ENGLISHDigital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card✤ You may record moving images while in

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)[ Notes ] Up tp 2000 MPEG files can be stored on a memory card. MPEG files (Moving imag

8585ENGLISHDigital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card (M.Play Select)✤ The Moving Images Pl

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera Mode(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Recording Photo Image from a Cassette✤ This function works only in <Player> mode.

8787ENGLISH✤ The Photo Copy function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can copy all still images recorded with thePhoto function from t

ENGLISH8888✤ The Print Mark function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) prin

8989ENGLISH✤ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support(sold

ENGLISH99Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront & Left View1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only) 3. Light (VP-D372WH(i)/D375W(i)/D975W

ENGLISH9090PictBridgeTM (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Selecting Images1. In the <PictBridge> settings menu, press the [œœœœ/√√√√ (REV/FWD)] buttons

9191ENGLISHIEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.) Connecting to other standard DV products.- A standard DV c

ENGLISH9292IEEE 1394 Data TransferRecording with a DV ConnectionCable (VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only)1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER

9393ENGLISHDEUTSCHUsing USB InterfaceUSB Interface (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ The Camcorder sup

ENGLISH9494✤ USB Connect function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to acomputer to c

9595ENGLISHUSB Interface (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)✤ To play back moving images recorded by the Camcorder orstreaming data transferred through the US

ENGLISH9696USB Interface (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack onthe PC. If a USB cable is connected to theCamcorder'

9797ENGLISHUSB Interface (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Using the PC Camera Function✤ This function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19 ✤ To use t

ENGLISH9898USB Interface (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)Using the USB Streaming Function✤ This function works in both <Camera> and <Player> mo

9999ENGLISHAfter Finishing a RecordingUsable Cassette Tapes✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the powersource.✤ When recording with a Battery