Making Your First Recording - Samsung VP-D381( i ) User Manual

MAKINGYOURFIRSTRECORDING
1. Connect a power source to the camcorder.
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
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Insert a cassette. ➥page 34
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If you want to record on a memory card, insert the
memory card. (VP-D385( i ) only) ➥page 74
2. Remove the lens cover.
3. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the
power.
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Open the LCD screen.
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Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE.
(VP-D385( i ) only)
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Press the MODE button to set Camera (
- Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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If the write protection tab of the cassette is open
(set to save), STOP and "Protection!" will be
displayed. Release the write protection tab to
record.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen.
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Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough
remaining power for your expected recording time.
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You can select a record mode of your choice. ➥page 44
4. To start recording, press the Recording start/stop button.
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"REC●" is displayed on the LCD screen.
To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.
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"STBY" is displayed on the LCD screen.
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Eject the battery pack when you finish the recordings to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
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The miniDV camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the
camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the Recording start/stop button according to
the use.
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pages 14,17
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