Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 61 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ✤ ✤ ✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the Camcorder (within reasonable limits).
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 62 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu: DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the Menu button. 1. Press the Menu selector and press the Menu selector again. 1 2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 63 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Program AE(Programed Automatic Explore Modes) ✤ ✤ ✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode. 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. ■ Auto mode ( A ) - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 64 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Program AE 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 4 Camera Mode √Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. Move 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera, then press the Menu selector. 6 6.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 65 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Applying Digital Effect ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode. The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 11 Digital Effect modes. 1. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. 2.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 66 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting the Digital Effect 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 1 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera, then press the Menu selector. 4 5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Digital Effect, then press the Menu selector. 6.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 67 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom ✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode. Digital Zoom ✤ ✤ ✤ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when combined with optical zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the DIS feature with Digital Zoom for picture stability. (see page 61) 1 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 68 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Photo Image Recording 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 4. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the Camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a Photo Picture The Photo Search works only in Player mode. ✤ 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 69 ENGLISH Playback Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD screen ✤ ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. Make sure that the Battery pack is in place. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 1 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 36) 4. Open the LCD screen. ■ Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary. 3 5.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 70 ENGLISH Playback Controlling Sound from the Speaker ✤ ✤ The Speaker works only in Player mode. When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the Player mode. - Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the Camcorder. 2 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 71 ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works only in Player mode. Playback on the LCD screen It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system. We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the Camcorder. ✤ ✤ Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks 1.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 72 ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks ✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the Camcorder and VCR with the Audio/Video cable. ■ The yellow jack: Video ■ The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red jack: Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 4. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 5. Turn on both the TV and VCR.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 73 ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ✤ ✤ ✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote control. (SCD354/D355 only) The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the remote control only. (SCD354/D355 only) To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your Camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in still or slow modes for more than 5 minutes.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 74 ENGLISH Playback Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD354/D355 only) ■ ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in still mode. - Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the F.ADV button. - The F.ADV function works in still mode only. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. - Forward frame advance Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in still mode.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 75 ENGLISH Playback Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ✤ ✤ The Playback Zoom function works in Player mode. The Playback Zoom function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 3 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in still mode. 4. The image is magnified starting from the center of image. 5. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the Zoom lever.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 76 ENGLISH Playback AV In/Out (SCD355 only) ✤ ✤ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode. AV in/out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display it on LCD screen. Also, you can direct your video or image to external devices to record or play back. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the Camcorder and VCR or TV with the Audio/Video cable. (See page 71~72) Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 77 ENGLISH Playback Audio Dubbing (SCD354/D355 only) ✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode. ✤ You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. in SP mode with 12bit sound. Dubbing Sound 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 78 ENGLISH Playback Dubbed audio Playback 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 4 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button. 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Tape, then press the Menu selector. 5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Audio Select, then press the Menu selector. Move 6 6.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 79 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV Device ■ ■ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 80 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer System Requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU: faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible. Operating system: Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory: more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV Connection Cable 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (SCD353/D354/D355 only) 3.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 81 ENGLISH USB interface (SCD352/D353/D354/D355 only) Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) You can easily transfer a image from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 82 ENGLISH Setting the USB Communication Speed ✤ ✤ To ensure proper communication between the camcorder and a PC, please set the USB Version before connecting the camcorder to a PC. USB Version is accessible in every mode. 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 83 ENGLISH USB interface (SCD352/D353/D354/D355 only) Installing DVC Media Pro Program ✤ To play back MPEG moving picture recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the DVC Media Pro program should be installed. ✤ DVC Media Pro User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on th
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 84 ENGLISH Using the PC Camera Function ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ To use PC Camera function, the DVC Media Pro, DirectX 9.0a. (included in the CD) programs must be installed in the PC. You can use this Camcorder as a PC CAMERA. When you connect to a Web site that can provide video chatting functions, you can use your Camcorder for such functions. When you use the voice input at video chatting (or net-meeting) function, connect the external microphone to the soundcard of PC.
Dragon_eng_26~85 12/13/04 3:25 PM Page 85 ENGLISH USB interface (SCD352/D353/D354/D355 only) Using the USB Streaming Function USB streaming data type is MPEG To use USB streaming, the DVC Media Pro, DirectX 9.0a. (included in the CD) programs must be installed in the PC. You can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming. You can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image in the "jpg" file format on a PC. 1.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 86 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Memory Stick (Optional Accessory) The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 87 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory card 1. Set the Power switch to Off. 2. Open the Memory card cover. 3. Insert the Memory card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory card slot located on the bottom of the Camcorder. SCD353 only Ejecting the Memory card 1. Set the Power switch to Off. 2. Open the Memory card cover. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 88 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ✤ ✤ ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory card. The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory card. Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder. - A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 89 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Selecting the Built-in Memory (SCD354/D355 only) Built-in memory setting is available at Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. (SCD354: 32M/SCD355: 64M) Images can be stored and played back using the built-in memory. Hence, set the memory type before storing and playing back images. 4 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. ✤ ✤ M.Cam Mode √Memory Memory Type Photo Quality File No. 2.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 90 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 2 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory, then press the Menu selector. 4 5.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 91 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector. 1 00002/00046 Omin 720 2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Photo Quality, then press the Menu selector. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 92 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Memory File Number ✤ ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory card. Memory file numbers may be set as follows: ■ Series: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 93 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SDC353/D354/D355 only) Taking Photos ✤ ✤ ✤ You may take still images while in M.Cam mode and store the images on the Memory card. This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder. You can take photos using the remote control. Audio Cam not be recorded with a Still image on to the Memory Card. 1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 1 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Viewing Still images ✤ ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory card. There are 3 ways to view recorded images. - Single: To view an image frame by frame. - Slide show: To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. - Multi display: To view 6 images at once. To view a Single image 1. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 95 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) To view the Multi Display 1. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 100-0006 2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER ■ The last recorded image appears. 00007/00025 œ œœ √√ √ 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP. button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Press / (REV/FWD) button to select a image. 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI DISP.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Protection from accidental Erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute format, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 5 2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory card, No image! will display on the screen. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Using Quick Menu: Protect ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector. 1 00002/00046 800x600 2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Protect, then press the Menu selector. M.Play Select Delete Protect Print Mark 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 98 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Deleting Still Images and Moving Images ✤ ✤ ✤ You can erase the still images and Moving Images recorded on the Memory card. If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 3 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 99 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Using Quick Menu: Delete ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector. 1 00002/00046 800x600 2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Delete, then press the Menu selector. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 100 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Formatting the Memory card ✤ ✤ ✤ You can use the memory 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. The Memory card supplied with this Camcorder has been formatted already.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) MPEG Recording ✤ ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory card. The screen format of the moving picture to be recorded is 720x480. Saving the Pictures captured by a Camera as a Moving Picture File on Memory Card 1. Check whether Memory card is inserted into the Camcorder. If it is not in the Camcorder, insert it into the slot. 2. Set the Power switch to CAMERA. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 102 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) MPEG Playback ✤ ✤ The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode. You can play the moving picture images on the Memory card. Stereo audio is played back at the same time. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 103 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector. 1 800x600 2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select M.Play Select, then press the Menu selector. M.Play Select Delete Protect Print Mark 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 104 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ✤ ✤ You can record still image from a cassette on a Memory card. If you want to move recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory card, use the COPY function. 1 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. 3. Playback the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded on the Memory card.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 105 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory card ✤ ✤ You can copy still images recorded with photo function on a cassette into a Memory card. Rewind the tape to the point which you wants. 4 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 106 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Copy to (Copies files from the Memory Card to the built-in Memory) (SCD354/D355 only) ✤ ✤ The Copy to function works only in M.Player mode. You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory card to the built-in memory. 1 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 3. Press the MEMU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4 4.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 107 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) USB Select ✤ ✤ USB Select function works only in M.Player mode. Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to a computer to copy your movies and images from the Memory card (or built-in memory;SCD354/D355), or to a printer to print your images. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. 1 2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 108 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Marking images for printing ✤ ✤ ✤ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory card with a printer supporting DPOF. There are 2 ways to make a Print Mark. - This File: You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD screen screen. - All Files: To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images. 1.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 109 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Using Quick Menu: Print Mark ✤ ✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector. Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. 1. Press the Menu selector. 1 00002/00046 800x600 2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Print Mark, then press the Menu selector. 3.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 110 ENGLISH PictBridgeTM Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridgeTM ✤ ✤ By connecting the camera to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the Memory card directly to the printer with a few simple operations using the camera buttons. With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your camera in order to print out stored pictures.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 111 ENGLISH PictBridgeTM Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option 4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Date/Time, then press the 5 Menu selector. 5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the display type of the Date/Time, then press the Menu selector. ■ Display type of Date/Time: Off, Date, Time, Date/Time Printing Images 6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Print, then press the Menu selector.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 112 ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. When recording with a lithium ion Battery pack, leaving the pack on the Camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the Camcorder. 1 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. ■ Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 2.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 113 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. (blue screen) 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. Insert the cleaning tape. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 114 ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. Before using your Camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially available AC jack adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 115 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... Action slow the Battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. Tape end! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 116 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player modes (SCD353/D354/D355 only) Display 116 Blinking Informs that... Action slow There is no Memory card in the Camcorder. Insert a Memory card. Memory Full! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory card. Erase recorded image. No image! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory card. Record new images.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 117 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the Battery pack or the AC Power adapter. Camcorder on. Start/Stop button does not operate while recording. Check the Power switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette.
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 118 ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD351/D352/D353/D354/D355 System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD screen/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD screen Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital vide
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 119 ENGLISH Index -A- -O- Accessories ................................................................................................12 AF/MF ....................................................................................................... 58 Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................... 77 Audio Mode................................................................................................
Dragon_eng_86~119 12/13/04 3:24 PM Page 120 ENGLISH Warranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
Dragon_eng_1~25 12/13/04 3:23 PM Page 100 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.
