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Samsung VP-D392 User Manual

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VP-D391( i ) VP-D3910 VP-D392( i ) VP-D395i Digital Video Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com key features of your miniDV camcorder FEATURES OF YOUR NEW MINIDV CAMCORDER Digital Data Transfer Function Audio Enhancement High Power Zoom Lens with IEEE1394 Provides more powerful sound with Power Zoom lens allows users to the Real Stereo and Audio Effect magnify the subject clearly up to By incorporating the IEEE 1394...
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi...
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com notes and safety instructions NOTES REGARDING THE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING • To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SERVICING & REPLACEMENT PARTS • 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 qualifi ed service personnel. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Front & left view YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER Left side view Right & top view Rear & bottom view Using the remote control (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Using the hand strap & lens cover PREPARATION Installing the button-type battery Using the battery pack...
  • Page 7 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode) Zooming in and out Searching quickly for a desired scene (Setting the zero memory) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Self record using the remote control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Reviewing and searching a recording...
  • Page 8 Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital Zoom) Using the colour nite (C.Nite) Using the light (Light) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Recording a photo image on a tape -tape photo recording Searching for a photo image on a tape (Photo Search)
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Formatting a memory card (Format) Recording moving images (MPEG) on a memory card Playing the moving images (MPEG) on a memory card (M.Play select) Recording an image from a tape as a photo image Copying a photo image from a tape to a memory card (Photo Copy) Marking images for printing (Print Mark)

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Minidv Camcorder

    (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. • (Option) : This is an optional accessory. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FRONT & LEFT VIEW O P E N EASY Q button ➥page 36 Lens Remote sensor (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Display ( ) button Light (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) TFT LCD screen OPEN switch Internal microphone Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

  • Page 12: Left Side View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com getting to know your miniDV camcorder LEFT SIDE VIEW M E N U CARD TAPE B A T (VP-D395i only) MENU button Built-in speaker / Select), (W/T) ➥page 23 Joystick ( Select (CARD-TAPE) switch (VP-D395i only) Recording start/stop button Battery pack Jack cover (AV/DV jack)

  • Page 13: Right & Top View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RIGHT & TOP VIEW P O W C H G Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever Jack cover (DC IN, USB (VP-D395i only) jack) PHOTO button ➥page 60,78 Cassette compartment cover Recording start/stop button Hand strap POWER switch English _09...

  • Page 14: Rear & Bottom View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com getting to know your miniDV camcorder REAR & BOTTOM VIEW MODE POWER DC IN Jacks VP-D395i DC IN AV jack VP-D391( i )/D3910/ MODE button D392( i ) DC IN Mode indicator (Camera ( ) / Player ( ) mode) DC IN Jack...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ( i ) USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (VP-D392 /D395 ONLY) PHOTO button ➥page 60,78 (+) (Direction) button ➥page 64 (-) / REC button Display ( utton SELF TIMER button ➥page 39 W/T (Zoom) button ZERO MEMORY button ➥page 38...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com preparation This section provides information on using this miniDV camcorder: such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to set up the operation and screen indicators in each mode. USING THE HAND STRAP &...

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control (Vp-D392( I )/D395I Only)

    Be careful not to damage the cable when attaching the core fi lter. AC power adaptor INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Button-type battery installation for the remote control (VP-D392 /D395 only) ( i ) 1. Pull out the button-type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Using The Battery Pack

    It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your miniDV camcorder. Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fi re or explosion.
  • Page 19 1hr 20min The time is only for reference. Figures shown in the table are 1hr 20min measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use. • The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F).
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. •...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Power Source

    • When purchasing a new battery pack, we recommend buying the same battery pack that is provided with this camcorder. The battery pack is available at SAMSUNG retailers. • When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

  • Page 22: Basic Minidv Camcorder Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com preparation BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off Mode indicator You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off. Setting the operating modes •...

  • Page 23: Screen Indicators In Camera/Player Modes

    BLC (Back Light Compensation)* 10Sec 10Sec 16:9 Wide ➥page 53 ➥page 56 OSD in Player Mode Audio Dubbing ➥page 65 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) Audio Effect ➥page 67 0:00:46:06 0:00:46:06 STOP STOP AV IN * ➥page 68 (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only) /...
  • Page 24 19 19 prior notice. ➥ Light page 59 • Functions marked with * will not (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) 00:00 1.JAN.2008 00:00 1.JAN.2008 be retained when the miniDV camcorder is powered on after turning it off. OSD in M.Player Mode...

  • Page 25: Using The Display ( ) Button

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Joystick

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com preparation 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.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HANDLING QUICK MENUS WITH THE JOYSTICK Quick Menu In Camera /Player modes Joystick Camera ( ) Mode Player ( ) Mode Status STOP PLAY PAUSE Input Exposure Focus STOP STOP STOP STOP Shutter Fade Return / Selection / Exit the menu PLAY...

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock (Clock Set)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com initial setting : system menu setting SETTING THE CLOCK (CLOCK SET) • Clock setup works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 • Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the fi rst time. MODE CARD TAPE...

  • Page 29: Setting The Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SETTING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ACCEPTANCE (REMOTE) (VP-D392 ( i ) /D395 i only) • The remote function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Beep Sound (Beep Sound)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com initial setting : system menu setting SETTING THE BEEP SOUND (BEEP SOUND) • The beep sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • You can turn the beep sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a (VP-D395i only) beep.

  • Page 31: Setting The Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SETTING THE SHUTTER SOUND (SHUTTER SOUND) • 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 MODE CARD TAPE...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Osd Language (Language)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com initial setting : system menu setting SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE) • The Language function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. (VP-D395i only) 1.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Demonstration (Demonstration)

    8. To quit the demonstration, press the MENU button. • The demonstration function is automatically activated when the camcorder SAMSUNG Camcorder is... 34x Optical Zoom is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the Camera mode 1200x Digital Zoom (if no tape is inserted in the camcorder).

  • Page 34: Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHT/LCD COLOUR) • Adjusting the LCD screen works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.7 inch wide colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (VP-D395i only) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly.

  • Page 36: Displaying The Date/Time (Date/Time)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com initial setting:display menu setting DISPLAYING THE DATE / TIME (DATE / TIME) • The date/time function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. (VP-D395i only) 1.

  • Page 37: Setting The Tv Display (Tv Display)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SETTING THE TV DISPLAY (TV DISPLAY) • The TV Display function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). (VP-D395i only) - "Off": The OSD appears in the LCD screen only.

  • Page 38: Basic Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com basic recording INSERTING / EJECTING A CASSETTE • 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. OPEN 1.

  • Page 39: Making Your First Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 OP EN memory card.

  • Page 40: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy.q Mode)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com basic recording 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.

  • Page 41: Zooming In And Out

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 42: Searching Quickly For A Desired Scene

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com basic recording SEARCHING QUICKLY FOR A DESIRED SCENE (SETTING THE ZERO MEMORY) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) • 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.

  • Page 43: Self Record Using The Remote Control (Setting The Self Timer) (Vp-D392( I )/D395I Only)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (SETTING THE SELF TIMER) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) • 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.

  • Page 44: Reviewing And Searching A Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com basic recording REVIEWING AND SEARCHING A RECORDING • The Rec Search function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18 • Used to review previously recorded images or to fi nd a point to record a new image in the STBY mode. Record Search (Joystick) 1.

  • Page 45: Using The Fade On And Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 46: Auto Focus / Manual Focus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com basic recording AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS • 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.

  • Page 47: Move The Joystick

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. 1.
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording SELECTING THE RECORD MODE & AUDIO MODE (Rec Mode & Audio Mode) • 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. CARD TAPE MODE...

  • Page 49: Press The Mode Button To Set Camera ( ) Or Player ( )

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CUTTING OFF WIND NOISE (WINDCUT PLUS) • The windcut plus function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes. ➥page 18 MODE CARD TAPE • Use the windcut plus when recording in windy places such as the beach or near (VP-D395i only) buildings.
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording SELECTING THE REAL STEREO FUNCTION (REAL STEREO) • The Real Stereo function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18 • Real stereo enhances the left and right input signals when using the internal MODE CARD TAPE...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 MODE CARD TAPE...
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording SETTING THE PROGRAM AE (PROGRAM AE) On-screen Settings Contents display - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions. Auto - The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 MODE CARD TAPE...
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording On-screen Settings Contents display Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically. This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for Daylight close up and when the subject is of one dominant colour. Cloudy This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPLYING VISUAL EFFECTS (VISUAL EFFECT) • The visual effect function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18 • The visual effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording. MODE CARD TAPE •...
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording Settings Contents Disables the function. This mode gives the images a coarse effect. Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect. Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment. Negative This mode reverses the colours, creating a negative image.
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 MODE CARD TAPE...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 MODE CARD TAPE...

  • Page 59: Camera Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 MODE CARD TAPE or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
  • Page 60 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com advanced recording USING BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION MODE (BLC) • ➥ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. page 18 • Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is in front of a window. - The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...

  • Page 61: Camera Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ZOOMING IN AND OUT WITH DIGITAL ZOOM (DIGITAL ZOOM) • ➥ Maximum Digital Zoom works only in Camera mode. page 18 • You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x (the default setting) during recording.
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USING THE LIGHT (LIGHT) (VP-D392( i )/D395i 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...
  • Page 64 Your camcorder also can record photo images on a memory card. ➥page 78 • Press PHOTO button on the remote control. Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control records the tape photo image with automatic focussing (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) <VP-D392( i )/D395 i only> 60_ English...
  • Page 65 Exit Exit Search Search MENU (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) - In STOP mode, press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control. When the indictor blinks on the screen, use the (rewind) or (fast forward) button to search for a desired image.
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com playback PLAYING BACK A TAPE ON THE LCD SCREEN • ➥ The playback function and speaker works only in Player mode. page 18 • You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. MODE CARD TAPE...
  • Page 67 This function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18 • The PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF and REW buttons are located on the remote control (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) and all of which you can manipulate with the Joystick (▲/▼/ / ) on the camcorder.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com playback Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D392( i )/D395i 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.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com AUDIO DUBBING (VP-D392( i )/D395i ONLY) • This feature enables you to dub your voice through the internal microphone or other 0:00:00 STOP audio equipment onto a pre-recorded camcorder tape. 10Sec 60min 16:9 Wide The original sound on the tape will not be erased.
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com playback DUBBED AUDIO PLAYBACK (AUDIO SELECT) • ➥ The dubbed Audio playback function works only in Player mode. page 18 MODE CARD TAPE 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (VP-D395i only). (VP-D395i only) 2.
  • Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com AUDIO EFFECT • ➥ Audio effect function works only in Player mode. page 18 • Audio effect provides various playback effects to audio signals stored on a tape. Player Mode Tape Tape 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (VP-D395i only) Photo Search Photo Copy Sound[1]...
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com connection SETTING THE AV IN/OUT (AV IN/OUT) (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i ONLY) • ➥ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode. page 18 • Player Mode AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources and display Record Record it on LCD screen.
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TAPE PLAYING BACK ON A TV SCREEN • The playback function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18 • To play back a tape, the television must be PAL compatible. ➥page 102 • We recommend that you use the AC power adapter as the power source for the camcorder.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com connection Connecting 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 your VCR with the Audio/Video cable. •...
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com COPYING A CAMCORDER TAPE ONTO A VIDEO TAPE • ➥ The copying function works only in Player Mode. page 18 • Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the AV jack to copy the recording from a camcorder tape onto a VCR tape. •...
  • Page 76 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RECORDING (COPYING) A TV PROGRAMME OR VIDEO TAPE ONTO A CAMCORDER TAPE (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i ONLY) • The recording (copying) function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18 • Connect your camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the AV jack to record a TV programme or copy a video tape onto a camcorder tape.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 only) USING A MEMORY CARD (USABLE MEMORY CARD) (NOT SUPPLIED) • This camcorder can use SD memory cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Terminals Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.
  • Page 79 After removing the memory card from the camcorder, keep it in a soft case to prevent static shock. • The data stored on the memory card may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. •...
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 only) Image format Photo image • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. • The fi le extension is ".JPG" • The image size is 800x600. ➥page 78 (Tape Capture 640x480) Movie image •...
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 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 MODE •...
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES (JPEG) • ➥ This function works only in M.Player mode. page 18 M.Player Mode You can play back and view photo images recorded on the memory card. Memory Memory • ➥...
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 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. 1.
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. •...
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 only) Deleting All Images at Once M.Player Mode Memory Memory 1. Set the Select switch to CARD. M.Play Select Delete 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( Delete All Protect •...
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD (FORMAT) • ➥ The format function works only in M.Player mode. page 18 M.Player Mode • You can use the format functions to completely delete all images and options Memory Memory M.Play Select...
  • Page 88 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 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 •...
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RECORDING MOVING IMAGES (MPEG) ON A MEMORY CARD • Up tp 2000 MPEG fi les can be stored on a memory card. • MPEG fi les (moving images) can be recorded up to 2 GB per a moving fi le. •...
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 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. M.Player Mode •...
  • Page 91 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 PHOTO as a photo image on a memory card.
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com digital still camera mode (VP-D395 only) COPYING A PHOTO IMAGE FROM A TAPE TO A MEMORY CARD (PHOTO COPY) • ➥ The photo copy function works only in Player mode. page 18 Player Mode •...
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MARKING IMAGES FOR PRINTING (PRINT MARK) • ➥ The print mark function works only in M.Player mode. page 18 • This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. M.Player Mode •...
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com pictbridge (VP-D395 only) PRINTING YOUR PICTURES – USING THE PICTBRIDGE • ➥ PictBridge function works only in M.Player mode. page 18 • By connecting the camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory card directly to the printer with a few simple operations.
  • Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting Images Move the Joystick ( / ) left or right to select an image to print. M.Player Mode • Print Print Each press of the MENU button toggles between turning PictBridge menu Print screen on or off.
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IEEE 1394 data transfer 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.
  • Page 97 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording with a DV Connection Cable • Models with an ‘i’ suffi x do feature DV(IEEE1394)/AV(Analogue) In. 1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (VP-D395i only) 2. Press the MODE button to set Player ( Camcorder 3.
  • Page 98 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USB interface (VP-D395i only) USING USB INTERFACE Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection • The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specifi cation) • You can transfer a recorded fi le on a Memory Card to your PC via a USB connection. •...
  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. • On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. •...
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USB interface (VP-D395i only) 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.
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (DV MEDIA PRO PROGRAMME) You need to install DV Media Pro to play back recorded movie fi les from miniDV camcorder with the USB cable on your PC. When you install the DV Media Pro software on your Windows computer, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your miniDV camcorder to your computer via a USB cable.
  • Page 102 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USB interface (VP-D395i only) 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.
  • Page 103 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Web Camera Function • ➥ This function works only in Camera mode. page 18 • To use the web camera function, DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programmes must be installed in the PC. ➥...
  • Page 104 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com maintenance AFTER FINISHING A RECORDING • At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. • When recording with a battery pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce OPEN the life span of the battery.
  • Page 105 Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner. • Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information. If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorised Service Centre. (blue screen) English _101...
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com maintenance 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. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 108 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com troubleshooting • If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power adapter.
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SETTING MENU ITEMS Available Mode Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Page M.Cam M.Player Camera Player Mode Mode Mode Mode ✔ Camera Program AE Selecting the Program AE Function 47, 48 ✔ ✔ White Balance Setting the White Balance 49, 50 ✔...
  • Page 110 ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • This user manual covers models VP-D391, VP-D391 i , VP-D3910, VP-D392, VP-D392 i and VP-D395 i. Although the external appearances of VP-D391( i )/D3910/D392( i )and VP-D395i are different, they operate in the same way.
  • Page 111 340g (0.75lb) (Except for Battery Pack and tape) Internal Microphone Omni-directional stereo microphone Remote control Indoors: greater than 49ft (15m) (straight line), Outdoors: about 16.4ft (5m) (straight line) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only) - The technical specifi cations and design may be changed without notice. English _107...
  • Page 112 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 113 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com UNITED KINGDOM EIRE This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung months from the original date of purchase, against defective Dealers or Authorised Service Centres.
  • Page 114 εργατικά. Στην περίπτωση που θα χρειαστεί επισκευή, το προϊόν 4. Το προϊόν αυτό δεν θα θεωρηθεί ελαττωματικό στα υλικά ή αυτό της SAMSUNG θα πρέπει να σταλεί ή να μεταφερθεί στην εργασία επισκευής εάν θα πρέπει να προσαρμοστεί, στο εξουσιοδοτημένο serνice, με έξοδα του αγοραστή.
  • Page 115 Β. Επισκευή που έγινε από μη εξουσιοδοτημένα συνεργεία service Γ. Ατυχήματα, θεομηνίες ή οποιαδήποτε αιτία πέρα του ελέγχου της SAMSUNG, συμπεριλαμβανομένων αλλά μη περιορισμένων των κεραυνών, του νερού, της φωτιάς, των δημοσίων αναταραχών, του κακού αερισμού κ.λπ. Δ. Η εγγύηση αυτή δεν επηρεάζει τα δικαιώματα του...
  • Page 116 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com contact SAMSUNG world wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Contact Centre Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America...
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6 ), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

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