Samsung SC-D372-XAA User Manual Page 1

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

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

ENGLISH9696USB Interface (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC. If a USB cable is connected to the Camcorder's U

ENGLISH9797USB Interface (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Using the PC Camera Function✤ This function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19 ✤ To use the PC

ENGLISH9898USB Interface (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Using the USB Streaming Function✤ This function works in both <Camera> and <Player> modes.

ENGLISH9999After Finishing a RecordingUsable Cassette Tapes✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Batter

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

ENGLISH101101MaintenanceUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.✤ Before using your Camcorder abroa

✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary

ENGLISH103103ENGLISHTroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Display Blinking Informs that... Actionslows

ENGLISH104104ENGLISHTroubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.You canno

ENGLISH105105ENGLISHSetting menu items! : SC-D375(H)/D975 only @ : SC-D975 onlyTroubleshootingMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.Player !M.Cam !PlayerC

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

ENGLISH106106Troubleshooting! : SC-D375(H)/D975 only Main Menu Sub Menu FunctionsPageM.Player !M.Cam !PlayerCameraDisplaySystemLCD BrightLCD ColorDate

ENGLISH107107ENGLISHSpecificationsModel Name: SC-D371/D372/D375(H)/D975SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable cassetteTa

ENGLISH108108ENGLISHIndexAccessories ...8AF/MF ... 47Audio Dubb

ENGLISH109109ENGLISHWarranty (SEA users only)SAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from de

ENGLISHENGLISHTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in

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

ENGLISH99Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront & Left View1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) 3. Light (SC-D372/D375(H)/D975 only) 4. T

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

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

ENGLISH1212Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear & Bottom View1. Lithium Battery Cover2. Charging Indicator3. Memory Card Slot (SC-D375(H)/D975 only

ENGLISH1313Getting to Know Your CamcorderRemote Control (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)1. PHOTO Button ➥page 592. START/STOP Button3. SELF TIMER Button ➥page 3

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

ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’sen

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 recording t

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

ENGLISH2020PreparationUsing the QUICK MENU✤ QUICK MENU is used to access camcorder functions by using the [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

ENGLISH2222PreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)1. Photo Quality ➥page 742. CARD (Memory Card) Indicator3.

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 Sound

ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS15. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing andno objects filled with liquids, such as vases, sho

ENGLISH2626Initial Setting : System Menu Setting✤ The Shutter Sound function works in <Camera>/<Player>/<M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ You

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

ENGLISH2828Initial Setting : System Menu Setting✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with yourCamcorder so th

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

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

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

ENGLISH3232Basic RecordingUsing the ViewfinderInserting / Ejecting a CassetteYou can view pictures through the viewfinder to avoid running down the ba

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

ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS21. POWER LINES:An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other el

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 ZERO MEMORY) (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in bo

ENGLISH3838Basic RecordingSelf Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self Timer) (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)✤ The SELF TIMER function works only in

ENGLISH3939Basic RecordingZooming In and Out✤ The Zoom function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ Zooming is a recording

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

ENGLISH4141ENGLISHBasic RecordingUsing the COLOR NITE (COLOR NITE)✤ COLOR NITE function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can take a sh

ENGLISH4242Basic RecordingUsing the LIGHT (SC-D372/D375(H)/D975 only)✤ The LIGHT function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ The LIGHT enabl

4343ENGLISH✤ The Record Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (DV IN or AV IN (SC-D975 only)) modes. ➥page 19✤ This Camcorder

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

4545✤ The Real Stereo function works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ Real Stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using the inter

ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS28. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do notexpose this appliance to rain or moisture.29

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

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>modes. ➥page 19✤ In most situations, it is better to use the auto

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

4949ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSetting the Program AE1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)3.

ENGLISH5050Advanced RecordingSetting the White Balance✤ The White Balance function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19 ✤ T

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6. Press the [……/ ††] button to select the desired mode <Auto>, <Indoor>,<Outdoor> or <Custom WB>, th

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

5353Selecting the Visual Effects1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)3. Press the [MENU] bu

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

5555ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingUsing the Tele Macro (Macro)✤ Tele Macro function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19✤ Effectiv

ENGLISH22ENGLISHContentsFeatures...7Accessories Supplied with Camcor

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

5757✤ BLC works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. ➥page 19✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The su

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

5959ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingStill Image Recording✤ Still image recording works only in <Camera> mode. ➥page 19✤ A tape must be inserted as stil

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

6161ENGLISHPlaybackVarious 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 by frame) (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) Press the [F.ADV] button on the remote control while in still mode.- Vid

6363ENGLISHPlaybackAudio Dubbing (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)✤ This feature enables you to dub your voice through the unit's microphone onto a pre-reco

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

6565ENGLISHPlaybackTape Playback on TV Screen✤ The Playback function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19Playing back on a TV Monitor✤ To play

ENGLISH33ContentsSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode...43Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ...

ENGLISH6666Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the Camcorder to yo

6767ENGLISHPlaybackVOICE + Function✤ The Voice+ function works only in <Player> mode. ➥ page 19✤ This function enables you to narrate over a pre

ENGLISH6868✤ Audio Effect function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ Audio Effect provides various playback effects to audio signals stored

6969✤ AV In/Out function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources and displa

✤ The copying function works only in <Player> Mode. ➥ page 19✤ Connect your Camcorder to a VCR using the AV jack to copy therecording from a cam

ENGLISHConnectionRecording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape onto a Camcorder Tape (SC-D975 only)7171✤ The Recording (Copying) function works only

ENGLISH7272✤ This camcorder can use SD memory cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacture

ENGLISH7373Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardDigital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)[ Notes ] Do not apply excessive force whe

ENGLISH7474Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Selecting the Photo Quality ✤ Photo Quality function works in both <Player> and <M

ENGLISH7575✤ Photo Size function works only in <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can set the photo image size to meet your needs.1. Set the [Power] sw

ENGLISHContents44Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)...88Removing the Print Mark ...

ENGLISH7676✤ File Number setting works only in <M.Cam> mode. ➥page 19✤ File Numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when the

ENGLISH7777Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card✤ You may take photo images while in <M.Ca

ENGLISH7878Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)✤ This function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19You

ENGLISH7979✤ The Protection function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.If you fo

ENGLISH8080Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images✤ The Delete function works only in <M.Player>

ENGLISH8181Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Deleting All Images at Once✤ Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in page 80.6. Pres

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Formatting a Memory Card✤ The Format function works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19

ENGLISH8383Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card✤ You may record moving images while in <

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)[ Notes ] Up tp 2000 MPEG files can be stored on a memory card. MPEG files (Moving images)

ENGLISH8585Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card (M.Play Select)✤ The Moving Images Playba

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

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Recording Photo Image from a Cassette✤ This function works only in <Player> mode. ➥pa

ENGLISH8787✤ The Photo Copy function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ You can copy all still images recorded with the Photo function from

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

ENGLISH8989✤ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in <M.Player> mode. ➥page 19✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold

ENGLISH9090PictBridgeTM (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Selecting Images1. In the <PictBridge> settings menu, press the [œœœœ/√√√√ (REV/FWD)] buttons to s

ENGLISH9191IEEE 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 Connection Cable1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER].2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (SC-D3

ENGLISH9393USB Interface (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ The Camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 stan

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

ENGLISH9595USB Interface (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)✤ To play back moving images recorded by the Camcorder or streaming data transferred through the USB co