Basic Minidv Camcorder Operation - Samsung VP-D381( i ) User Manual

preparation
BASICMINIDVCAMCORDEROPERATION
Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off
You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.
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Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.
Setting the operating modes
• Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select switch
(VP-D385( i ) only) before operating any functions.
1. Press the MODE button to set Camera(
Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera (
and Player ( ) mode.
2. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only)
- Camera mode (
- Player mode (
- M.Cam mode (
- M.Player mode (
The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch (VP-D385( i ) only).
•
Mode Name
MODE button
Select switch
(VP-D385( i ) only)
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M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode
M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode
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The M.Cam Mode and the M.Player Mode are only available on the models, (VP-D385( i ) only).
18_ English
): To record movie or photo images on a tape. ➥page 19
): To play movie or photo images on a tape. ➥page 19
): To record movie or photo images on memory card.
➥page 20
): To play movie or photo images on memory card.
➥page 20
Camera Mode
) or Player( ).
) mode
Player Mode
Mode indicator
AV DV
MODE
POWER
CHG
DC IN
POWER switch
M.Cam Mode M.Player Mode
MODE button