Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP-D385( i ) Samsung
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Digital Video Camcorder user manual VP-D381( i ) VP-D382( i ) VP-D382H VP-D384 VP-D385( i ) imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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 transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, us.
safety warnings Wh a t t h e i c o n s a n d s i g n s i n t h i s u s e r m a n u a l m e a n : WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
notes and safety instructions iv_ English NOTES REGARDING THE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING To ensu re nor mal rec ording and a clear picture , clea n the v ideo h eads re gularl y. If a sq uare b lock-sh ape di storts playba ck, or only a blue s creen is disp layed, the vi deo he ads may be di rty.
English_ v Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
02 _ English contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER 06 PREPARATION 12 INITIAL SETTING : SYSTEM MENU SETTING 24 06 What is included with your miniDV camcorder 07 Front & left view 08 Left s.
English _ 03 INITIAL SETTING : DISPLAY MENU SETTING BASIC RECORDING 34 ADVANCED RECORDING 44 30 Setting the guideline (Guideline) 31 Adjusting the LCD screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) 32 Displaying the .
04 _ English 55 Setting the digital image stabilizer (DIS) 56 Using back light compensation mode (BLC) 57 Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital Zoom) 58 Using the colour nite (C.
English _ 05 83 Formatting a memory card (Format) 84 Recording moving images (MPEG) on a memory card 86 Playing the moving images (MPEG) on a memory card (M.
06 _ English WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER Your ne w D igi tal Vid eo cam cord er com es with th e f oll owin g a cce sso ries . I f a ny of t hes e i tem s is mi ssi ng from yo ur box , call Sa msu ng’ s Cu sto mer Ca re C ent re. ✪ The exa ct app eara nce of ea ch i tem ma y v ary by mod el.
English _ 07 FRONT & LEFT VIEW 1 Lens 5 EASY Q button ➥ page 36 2 Remote sensor (VP-D382 ( i ) /D382H/D385 ( i ) only) 6 Display ( ) button 3 Light (VP-D382 ( i ) /D382H/D384/D385 ( i ) only) 7 TFT LCD screen 4 OPEN switch 8 Internal microphone Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
08 _ English LEFT SIDE VIEW get ti ng to kn ow yo ur mi ni DV ca mco rd er When you close LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out, Joystick ( / / / ) function works reversely.
English _ 09 RIGHT & TOP VIEW 1 Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever 5 Jack cover (DC IN, USB (VP-D385( i ) only) jack) 2 PHOTO button ➥ page 60,78 6 Cassette compartment cover 3 Recording start/stop .
get ti ng to kn ow yo ur mi ni DV ca mco rd er REAR & BOTTOM VIEW 1 AV jack 2 MODE button 3 Mode indicator ( Camera ( ) / Player ( ) mode) 4 DC IN Jack 5 DV (IEEE1394) jack 6 Charging (CHG) indica.
English _ 11 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (VP-D382 ( i ) /D382H/D385 ( i ) ONLY) The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder.
12 _ English 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 the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever.
English _ 13 INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Button-type battery installation for the remote control (VP-D382 ( i ) /D382H/D385 ( i ) only) 1. Pull out the button-type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow. 2. Position the button-type battery in the button-type battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
14 _ English Use the IA-BP80W battery pack only . The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase . Be sure to charg e the battery pa ck before you sta rt using your mi niDV camcorder. Inserting / Ejecting the battery pack 1. Open the LCD screen as shown in the diagram.
English _ 15 Charging, Recording Times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.) Measured times shown in the table are based on model VP-D385( i ). (Times for VP-D381( i )/D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) are almost the same.
16 _ English preparation The amount of continuous recording time available depends on: The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. Ambient temperature. How often the zoom function is used. Type of use (camcorder/camera/With LCD screen etc.
English _ 17 Notes regarding the Battery Pack Please refer to the table on page 15 for approximate continuous recording time. The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment, as the environmental temperature and conditions vary.
18 _ English BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.
English _ 19 SCREEN INDICATORS IN CAMERA / PLAYER MODES 1 Audio Dubbing ➥ page 65 (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Audio Effect ➥ page 67 3 AV IN * ➥ page 68 (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only) / Rem.
20 _ English preparation SCREEN INDICATORS IN M.CAM / M.PLAYER MODES (VP-D385 ( i ) ONLY) OSD in M.Cam Mode 4 10Sec No Tape ! Art 10314 60min 00:00 1.JAN.2008 W T 19 2 1 3 No Memory Card ! 4 OSD indicators shown here are based on model VP-D385( i ). The above screen is an example; it is different from the actual display.
English _ 21 USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTON You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( ) button. Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( ) button.
22 _ English USING THE JOYSTICK Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie, photo images or menus. 1. Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down.
English _ 23 Joystick Camera ( ) Mode Player ( ) Mode - STOP PLAY PAUSE FF REW Exposure - - - - - Focus - STOP STOP STOP STOP Shutter REW REW REW REW REW Fade FF FF FF FF FF OK Retu rn / S ele ctio n / Ex it the men u PLAY PAUSE PLAY PLAY PLAY Quick Menu In M.
24 _ English Clock setup works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player ( ).
English _ 25 The remote function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 The remote function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2.
26 _ English The beep sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 You can turn the beep sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2.
English _ 27 The shutter sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 You can turn the shutter sound on or off, when on, with each press of the PHOTO button, the shutter will sound. 1. If you press the MODE button to set it to Camera ( ), set the Select switch to either CARD or TAPE .
28 _ English SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE) The Language function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE .
English _ 29 Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The demonstration function may only be used in the Camera mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.
30 _ English initial setting : display menu setting SETTING THE GUIDELINE (GUIDELINE) Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera / M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images.
English _ 31 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHT/LCD COLOUR) Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.7 inch wide colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly.
32 _ English DISPLAYING THE DATE / TIME (DATE / TIME) The date/time function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE .
English _ 33 SETTING THE TV DISPLAY (TV DISPLAY) The TV Display function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥ page 18 You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). - "Off" : The OSD appears in the LCD screen only.
34 _ English When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction. Do not use any tape other than DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the OPEN switch. The cassette compartment cover opens automatically.
English _ 35 MAKING YOUR FIRST RECORDING 1. Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥ page 17 (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ➥ pages 14,17 Insert a cassette. ➥ page 34 If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card. (VP-D385( i ) only) ➥ page 74 2.
36 _ English RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) The EASY Q function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 With the EASY Q function, most of the miniDV camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments.
English _ 37 ZOOMING IN AND OUT The zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This miniDV camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom.
38 _ English SEA RCH IN G Q UI CKL Y F OR A DE SIR ED SC ENE ( SET TIN G THE Z ERO ME MO RY) (VP -D3 82 ( i ) /D3 82H /D 385 ( i ) on ly ) The zero memory function works in both Camera and Player modes. ➥ page 18 You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.
English _ 39 SELF R ECORD USIN G THE REMO TE CON TROL (SETT ING T HE SE LF TIM ER) (VP -D3 82 ( i ) /D3 82H /D 385 ( i ) on ly ) The SELF TIMER function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.
40 _ English REVIEWING AND SEARCHING A RECORDING basic recording The Rec Search function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 Used to review previously recorded images or to find a point to record a new image in the STBY mode. Record Search ( Joystick ) 1.
English _ 41 USING THE FADE ON AND OFF The Fade function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.
42 _ English The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
English _ 43 SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 Adjust the Shutter Speed and Exposure functions only by using the Joystick.
44 _ English The Record mode function works in both Camera and Player modes. ➥ page 18 This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. - "SP" : This mode allows 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
English _ 45 The windcut plus function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes. ➥ page 18 Use the windcut plus when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings. The windcut plus function minimises wind or other noises while recording.
46 _ English The Real Stereo function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 Real stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using the internal microphone. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE . (VP-D385 ( i ) only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ).
English _ 47 SETTING THE PROGRAM AE (PROGRAM AE) The Program AE function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of field.
48 _ English Settings Contents On-screen display Auto - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions. - The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene. Sports - Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis games.
English _ 49 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥ page 18 The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition.
50 _ English Settings Contents On-screen display Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically. Daylight This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for close up and when the subject is of one dominant colour.
English _ 51 The visual effect function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 The visual effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate visual effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
52 _ English Settings Contents Off Disables the function. 1 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect. 2 Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect. 3 Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment. 4 Negative This mode revers es the colours, creating a negati ve image.
SETTING THE 16:9 WIDE MODE (16:9 WIDE) The 16:9 wide function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 Recordings in 16:9 wide will play back naturally only when the TV supports 16:9 aspect ratio. This product is set to 16:9 wide by the factory default.
54 _ English advanced recording USING THE TELE MACRO (MACRO) Tele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode. ➥ page 18 Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 cm (19.7 inches) to 100 cm (39.4 inches). 1. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE .
English _ 55 SETTING THE DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER (DIS) The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
56 _ English advanced recording BLC wor ks in both Ca mer a a nd M .Ca m m ode s. ➥ page 18 Back li ght ing exi sts wh en the sub jec t i s da rke r t han the ba ckg rou nd: - The sub jec t i s in fr ont of a w ind ow.
ZOOMING IN AND OUT WITH DIGITAL ZOOM (DIGITAL ZOOM) Maxi mum Di git al Z oom wo rks onl y i n C ame ra m ode . ➥ page 18 You can se lec t th e m axi mum zoo m l eve l i n ca se you wa nt t o z oom to a l eve l g rea ter than 34 x ( the def aul t s ett ing) du rin g r ecor din g.
58 _ English advanced recording USING THE COLOUR NITE (C.NITE) C.Nite function works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 You can take a shot of an object in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colours.
English _ 59 USING THE LIGHT (LIGHT) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D384/D385( i ) ONLY) The Light function works only in Camera and M.Cam mode. ➥ page 18 The Light function enables you to record a subject in a dark place without compromising colours.
60 _ English advanced recording RECORDING A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE -TAPE PHOTO RECORDING Tape photo recording works only in Camera mode. ➥ page 18 You can record a photo image on a tape. The photo image is recorded on a tape for about 6~7 second. This function is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph on a tape.
English _ 61 SEARCHING FOR A PHOTO IMAGE ON A TAPE (PHOTO SEARCH) The photo search works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.
62 _ English PLAYING BACK A TAPE ON THE LCD SCREEN The playba ck f unctio n a nd s peaker wor ks onl y in Playe r m ode. ➥ page 18 You can mo nito r the pla ybac k pict ure on the LCD scree n. 1. Insert the tape you wis h to v iew. ➥ page 34 2. Set the Select switch to TAPE .
English _ 63 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WHILE IN PLAYER MODE This funct ion works onl y in Playe r mo de. ➥ page 18 The PLAY , PAUS E , STO P , FF a nd REW but tons a re loca ted on the remot e co ntrol (VP -D38 2( i ) /D38 2H/D38 5( i ) only ) and all of whi ch you can ma nipu late w ith the Joystick ( ▲ / ▼ / / ) on the ca mcor der.
64 _ English playback Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) only) Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in pause mode. - Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the F.ADV button or ❙❙ (+) button.
English _ 65 AUDIO DUBBING (VP-D382( i )/D382H/D385( i ) ONLY) This featu re e nables yo u to dub y our voice thro ugh th e inte rnal m icro phone or othe r audi o equi pmen t onto a pre- record ed c amcord er t ape. The origin al s ound o n t he t ape wi ll n ot be eras ed.
66 _ English playback DUBBED AUDIO PLAYBACK (AUDIO SELECT) The dubbed Audio playback function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only). 2. Press the MODE button to set Playe r ( ). 3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.
English _ 67 Audio effect function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 Audio effect provides various playback effects to audio signals stored on a tape. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Playe r ( ).
68 _ English AV In/Out function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources and display it on LCD screen. Also, you can send your video or image to external devices to record or play back.
English _ 69 TAPE PLAYING BACK ON A TV SCREEN The playba ck f unctio n w orks only in P layer mod e. ➥ page 18 To p lay ba ck a tape, th e te levisi on m ust be PAL compa tib le. ➥ page 102 We r ecomme nd t hat yo u u se t he AC powe r adap ter as the po wer source for the c amc orde r.
70 _ English connection Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks You can co nnec t your ca mcor der to a T V thro ugh a V CR. 1. Connec t th e camc ord er t o your VCR with the Audio/ Vid eo c able. The yellow jac k: Vid eo The white jack : Audi o(L ) - mono The red ja ck: Audio( R) 2.
English _ 71 The copyin g fu nction wo rks only i n Pl ayer M ode . ➥ pag e 18 Conn ect yo ur c amcord er to a VCR u sing the A V ja ck to cop y th e reco rdin g from a camc order tape onto a VC R tape . Set the "A V In /Out" to "Out " befo re c opying to an extern al d evice.
72 _ English connection USING THE VOICE+ FUNCTION The Voice+ function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 When you want to play back or record a tape-recorded movie on other AV device, you can transfer the voice sound incoming from the internal microphone of your camcorder, instead of the audio signals on a prerecorded tape.
English _ 73 REC ORDIN G ( COPYI NG) A TV PR OGRAM ME OR VI DEO T APE ONTO A CAMCO RDE R TAP E (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i ONLY) The record ing (copyi ng) fun ction work s only in Player mo de. ➥ page 18 Conn ect yo ur c amcord er to a VCR o r a TV usi ng t he AV jac k to recor d a TV pro gra mme or cop y a video tape onto a ca mcorde r ta pe.
74 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) USING A MEMORY CARD (USABLE MEMORY CARD) (NOT SUPPLIED) This camco rder can u se SD m emory card s and MMC (Multi Me dia Cards) . Some cards are not c omp atib le dep endi ng on the memory ca rd m anufac ture r and memo ry car d ty pe.
English _ 75 • The folder and file structure for the memory card is as follows: • Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. • The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). Image configuration file 1 This is wh ere data f or phot o files suc h as D POF are st ore d.
76 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) Recording time available on the Memory Card 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Moving image Approx. 8min Approx.16min Approx. 32min Approx. 64 min Approx. 120m in These times are approximate as recording capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
English _ 77 SETTING THE FILE NUMBER (FILE NO.) File number setting works only in M.Cam mode. ➥ page 18 File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when they are stored on the memory card.
78 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) TAKING A PHOTO IMAGE (JPEG) ON THE MEMORY CARD You may take photo images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on the memory card. ➥ page 18 You can take photo images using the remote control.
English _ 79 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES (JPEG) This function works only in M.Player mode. ➥ page 18 You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memory card. Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the menu. ➥ page 86 1. Set th e Se lect s witc h to CARD .
80 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE (PROTECT) The Protection function works only in M.Player mode. ➥ page 18 You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you format the camcorder, all images including protected images will be erased.
English _ 81 DELETING PHOTO IMAGES AND MOVING IMAGES (DELETE) The Delete function works only in M.Player mode. ➥ page 18 You can erase the photo images and moving images recorded on the memory card. To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
82 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) Deleting All Images at Once 1. Set th e Se lect s witc h to CARD . 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). The last recorded image appears. If there are no recorded images on the memory card, "No image!" is displayed.
English _ 83 FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD (FORMAT) The format function works only in M.Player mode. ➥ page 18 You can use the format functions to completely delete all images and options on the memory card, including protected images. The format function restores the memory card to its initial state.
84 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) RECORDING MOVING IMAGES (MPEG) ON A MEMORY CARD You may record moving images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on a memory card. ➥ page 18 You can record moving images with audio on a memory card.
English _ 85 Up tp 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 recording a moving image function, check whether the memory card is inserted into the camcorder.
86 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) PLAYING THE MOVING IMAGES (MPEG) ON A MEMORY CARD (M.PLAY SELECT) The moving Images playback function works only in M. Player mode. ➥ page 18 You can play the moving images on a memory card.
English _ 87 RECORDING AN IMAGE FROM A TAPE AS A PHOTO IMAGE This function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape, and record it as a photo image on a memory card. Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a memory card into your camcorder.
88 _ English digital sti ll camera mode (VP-D3 85 ( i ) only ) COPYING A PHOTO IMAGE FROM A TAPE TO A MEMORY CARD (PHOTO COPY) The photo copy function works only in Player mode.
English _ 89 MARKING IMAGES FOR PRINTING (PRINT MARK) The print mark funct ion wor ks onl y in M.Pla yer mod e. ➥ page 18 This camco rder suppo rts the DPOF (Dig ital P rint Order Fo rmat ) prin t fo rmat. You can au toma ticall y p rint image s re corded on a memo ry card with a pr inter supp orting DPO F.
90 _ English PRINTING YOUR PICTURES – USING THE PICTBRIDGE TM PictBri dge TM functi on wor ks only in M. Player mode. ➥ page 1 8 By conn ecting the ca mcorde r to pr inters with P ictBri dge sup port ( sold se parate ly), yo u can send im ages f rom the memory card d irectly to th e print er wit h a few simpl e opera tions.
English _ 91 Selecting Images Move the Joystick ( / ) left or right to select an image to print. Each press of the MENU button toggles between turning PictBridge menu screen on or off. Setting the Number of Prints 1. Move the Joystick ( ▲ / ▼ ) up or down to select "Copies" , then press the Joystick .
92 _ English TRANSFERRING IEEE1394 (I.LINK)-DV STANDARD DATA CONNECTIONS Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.) Connecting to other standard DV products. - A standard DV connection is quite simple. - If a product has a DV jack, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV jack using the correct cable.
English _ 93 Recording with a DV Connection Cable Mode ls wit h an ‘i’ s uffi x do featu re D V(IEEE 1394 )/AV(A nal ogue ) In. 1. Set th e Se lect s witc h to TAPE . (VP-D385( i ) only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( ). 3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV jack of the camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device.
94 _ English USING USB INTERFACE Tra nsfer rin g a D igi tal I mag e thr ough a U SB Co nne ction The camcor der suppor ts both USB 1 .1 a nd 2.0 sta ndards . ( Depe nds on the PC sp eci ficat ion) You can tr ansf er a r eco rded file o n a Memory Car d to y our PC via a USB connec tio n.
English _ 95 On a slowe r PC than rec omme nded, movi e play back may n ot be s mooth or v ideo e dit ing may ta ke a long time. On a slowe r PC than rec omme nded, movi e play back may s kip fra mes or ope rate u nex pect edly. Inte l ® Pent ium II I™ or P entium 4™ is a t rade mark o f t he I ntel C orpo ration .
96 _ English SELECTING THE USB DEVICE (USB CONNECT) USB connect function works only in M.Player mode. ➥ page 18 Using the USB cable, you can connect your camcorder to a computer to copy your moving images and photo images from the memory card, or to a printer to print your images.
English _ 97 Be for e y ou sta rt! Turn on your PC. Exi t all other a pplica tions t hat ar e runni ng. Insert the pr ovided CD int o the C D-ROM drive.
98 _ English CONNECTING TO A PC 1. 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/Video cable is disabled. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the camcorder.
English _ 99 Whil e the Web Camera i s in use, the 16:9 w ide mode i s n ot s upport ed. The screen dis plays in the aspect rat io of 4:3. If P C is c onne cted w ith the USB t o th e camc orde r, onl y t he P OWER s witc h, Sel ect swi tch, Z oom lever and Joystick ( ▲ / ▼ ) can be op erat ed.
100 _ English AFTER FINISHING A RECORDING At t he end of a reco rdi ng y ou mus t re move t he p ower s our ce. When recor ding with a b atte ry pac k, l eaving the pack on the camcor der can re duc e the life s pan of the ba tter y. The batter y pa ck sho uld be releas e af ter re cord ing is co mple ted.
English _ 101 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE CAMCORDER Cleaning the Video Heads To e nsure norm al rec ord ing and cl ear pictur es, clean the vid eo hea ds w hen th e p layb ack pi ctur es dis play squar e bloc k-shap ed n oise o r d isto rtion, or a blue scr een ap pea rs.
102 _ English USING YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your miniDV camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V.
English _ 103 troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that.
104 _ English Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power adapter. Recording start/stop button does not operate while recording. Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ). You have reached the end of the cassette.
English _ 105 SETTING MENU ITEMS Ma in Men u Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Page Ca me ra Mo de Pl ay er Mo de M. Ca m Mo de M. Pl ayer Mo de Camera Pr ogra m A E S el ecti ng t he P rog ra.
106 _ English Ma in Men u Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Page Ca me ra Mo de Pl ay er Mo de M. Ca m Mo de M. Pl ayer Mo de Display Gu id elin e Se tt ing the Gu id elin e ✔ ✔ 30 LC D Br.
English _ 107 specifications MODEL NAME: VP-D381( i )/ VP- D382( i )/ VP- D382H/ VP-D384/ VP- D385( i ) System Vide o si gnal PAL Vide o re cording sys tem 2 rot ary heads, H elical scan ning sys tem Audi o re cording sys tem Rotary head s, 12/16 b PCM s yste m Usab le c assette Digi tal video t ape (6.
power sources (united kingdom only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
UNITED KINGDOM EIRE This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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An important point after buying a device Samsung VP-D385( i ) (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Samsung VP-D385( i ) yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samsung VP-D385( i ) - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samsung VP-D385( i ) you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samsung VP-D385( i ) will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samsung VP-D385( i ), but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung VP-D385( i ).
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung VP-D385( i ). Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung VP-D385( i ) along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
