Samsung SC-D371 Owner's manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
[_; ..... SC-D371/D372/D375(H)/D975
AF Auto Focus
COD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please readthis Instruction
Book thoroughly, and retain itfor future reference.
US PATENT 4415844 i
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsiblefor problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.
"Models with an H designation meanthe model is White" AD68-01227A

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbols
Explanation of Safety Related Symbols
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose
This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
1. Readthese instructions. 10.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed allwarnings. 11.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 12.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 13.
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 14.
grounding type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachment/accessories specified by the
manufacturer,
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed
on the apparatus.
16. POWER SOURCES:
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from thetype of power
source indicated on the label. If you are not sure ofthe type of
power supply at your home, consult your appfiance dealer or local
power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
17. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire
AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-
wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug stifffails to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your outlet. Do not defeat tile safety purpose ofthe polarized plug.
18. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:
Power-supply cords should be routed so thatthey are not likelyto
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles,
and tile point where they exit from the unit.
19. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:
If anoutside antenna or cable system is connected to the
CAMCORDER, be sure tile antenna or cable system isgrounded to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1984, provides informationwith respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
and supporting structure, grounding ofthe mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
See figure below.
20. LIGHTNING:
Foradded protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from tile wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system.
This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER dueto lightning and
power-line surges.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
21. POWER LINES:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When instafling an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal
22. OVERLOADING:
Do not ovedoad wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
23. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a
part that could result in a fire or electdc shock.
Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should
spillage occur, unplug unit and have itchecked by a technician
before use.
24. SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
25. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the
CAMCORDER.
c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
CAMCORDER to its normal operation.
e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct chango in
performance, this indicates a need for service.
26. REPLACEMENT PARTS:
When replacement parts ate required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and
having the same characteristics as the originaJpart.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
27. SAFETY CHECK:
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

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28. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
29. Ifthis power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter
should be used.
USER INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if
you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party
responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.
NOTE:
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CURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.
For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with tile
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of tile FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the Jns_uctions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more ofthe following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radJo/TVtechnician for help
and for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful : "How to Identify and Resolve
RadJo-TVInterference Problems."
This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washinglon, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
FCC Warning
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
FCC DOC
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rdes.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference thai may cause undesired operation.

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Contents
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Features.....................................................................................7
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .....................................8
Front & Left View.......................................................................9
Left Side View..........................................................................10
Right & TopView .....................................................................11
Rear & Bottom View................................................................12
Remote Control (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) ..............................13
Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ......................................14
Lithium Battery Installation ......................................................15
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.........................................16
Connecting a Power Source ...................................................19
About the Operating Modes....................................................19
Using the QUICK MENU.........................................................20
OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes ............21
OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam/MPlayer Modes
(SC-D375(H)/D975 only).........................................................22
Turningthe OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ......................22
Settingthe Clock (Clock Set) .................................................23
Settingthe Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)
(SC-D375(H)/D975 only).........................................................24
Settingthe Beep Sound (Beep Sound) .................................25
Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)
(SC-D375(H)/D975 only).........................................................26
Selecting the OSD Language (Language) .............................27
Viewing the Demonstration .....................................................28
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Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color) .............29
Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time) ...................................30
Setting the TV Display (TV Display) ......................................31
Using the Viewfinder................................................................32
Inserting/Ejecting a Cassette ................................................32
Various Recording Techniques................................................33
Making your First Recording...................................................34
Recording with Easefor Beginners (EASY.Q Mode).............35
Reviewing andSearching a Recording (REC SEARCH).......36
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Setting the ZERO
MEMORY) (SC-D375(H)/D975 only) ......................................37
Self Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self
Timer) (SC-D375(H)/D975 only).............................................38
Zooming Inand Out.................................................................39
Using the Fade Inand Out......................................................40
Using the COLOR NITE (COLOR NITE)................................41
Using the LIGHT (SC-D372/D375(H)/D975 only)...................42

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Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode.............................43
Cutting Off Wind Noise (WindCut Plus) ................................44
Selecting the Real Stereo Function........................................45
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure ...................................46
Auto Focus /Manual Focus....................................................47
Programed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ........48
Setting the White Balance.......................................................50
Applying Visual Effects ............................................................52
Setting the 16:9Wide mode....................................................54
Using the Tele Macro (Macro).................................................55
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ...............................56
Using Back LighLCompensaLionMode (BLC)........................57
Zooming Inand Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) .........58
Still Image Recording ..............................................................59
Searchirtg fora still image................................................... 59
Playing Back a Tapeon the LCD Screen...............................60
Various Functions while in Player Mode .................................61
Audio Dubbing (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)................................63
Dubbed Audio Playback ..........................................................64
Tape Playback on TV Screen..................................................65
VOICE + Function...................................................................67
Audio Effect .............................................................................68
Setting theAV In/Out (SC-D975 only).....................................69
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Copying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape......................70
Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tapeonto a
Camcorder Tape (SC-D975 only)............................................71
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Usinga MemoryCard(Usable MemoryCard) (not supplied) ..72
Memory Card l_'unctions...................................................... 72
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................... 72
Ejecting a Memory Card .....................................................72
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card..............73
Selecting the Photo Quality .....................................................74
SelecLingLherecording PhoLoSize (SC-D975 only) ..............75
Setting the File Number ..........................................................76
Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card..............77
Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) ...............................................78
To view a Single h-nagn....................................................... 78
-Ib view a Slide Show ......................................................... 78
To view the Multi Display ...................................................78
Protection from accidental Erasure .........................................79
Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images...........................80
Formatting a Memory Card.....................................................82
Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card ........83
Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card
(M.Play Select) .......................................................................85
Recording Photo Image from a Cassette ...............................86
Copying Still Imagesfrom a Cassette to a Memory Card
(Photo Copy) ..........................................................................87

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Marking Imagesfor Printing(Print Mark).................... .88
Remo``ing/hePrimMark................................... 88
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Printing YourPictures - Using PictBridgeTM .................. .89
Connec/h]g TO a Prin/cr ...................................... 89
Selec/ing In]ages................................................................. 90
Selling/he Number of Prin/s ................................ 90
Selling/he Da/UFime Imprint Op/i_ol].................................. 90
Prin/ing in]ages ............................................................... 90
Canceling/he Pri]]/in_. ...................................... 90
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DVStandard Data
Connections....................................................................... ,91
Connetlh]g/o aDV De',k'e(DVD Recorder,Calncorder,elcO_91
(k)l]neding m a PC ............................................................ 91
Syslcm Requirements....................................... 91
Recording 'sill] a DV Connec/itm Cable............................... 92
"USB'''lnterfaceP...........................................P'''Using
93
Transferring a bigi/al In]age/hrough a USB Cornice/ion_._..93
USB Col]nen/ionSpeed depending on/he Sys/em............... ,93
Sys/em Requirements..........................................................93
Selectingthe USB Device (USB Connect) .................. .94
Installing DV Media PRO Program....................................... 95
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Connecting to a PC ............................................ .96
Discolmec/ing/he/ISB Cable .............................................96
Using the PC Camera Func/iom...........................................97
/rsing the USB S/l_aming Funclion ................................... 98
/rsing/he removable Disk Func/ion ................................... 98
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After RnisMng a Recording.....................................................99
Usable Cassette Tapes ........................................ .99
Cleaning and Maintainingthe Camcorder........................... 100
Using Your Camcorder Abroad .............................................10t
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Troubleshooting ............................................... 102
Self Diagnosis Display..................................... 102
Sell"Diagnosis Disphy ill M_CaldM.Player Modes
(SC-D375(H)/D975 only).................................................. 103
Setting menu items................................................................105
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Notes and Safety instructions
Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may
cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to
the Camcorder.
1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees from the Camcorder with your finger.
2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play.
[] Ifyou rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees so it is facing forward, you
can close the LCD Screen with the display facing out.
[] This is convenient during playback operations.
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Refer to page 29 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD Screen.
1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of the
Viewfinder or the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
2. The LCD Screen has been manufactured using high precision
technology.
However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color) that
appear on the LCD Screen. These dots are normal and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way.
3. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack.
4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.
[] Toensure normal recording and a clear picture, cleanthe video heads regularly.
Ifa square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed,the video heads may be dirty.
Ifthis happens, clean the video heads with a drytype cleaning cassette.
[] Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

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Notes and Safety instructions
[] Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
[] Do not let the Camcorder get wet. Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture.
Ifthe Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be
repaired.
[] A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Camcorder.
- When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the
winter.)
- When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the
summeR)
[] Ifthe r_q (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with
the cassette compartment opened and the Battery Pack removed.
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your
Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
[] Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.
[] Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
[] Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
[] When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.
[] Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.