ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 22. 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 installing 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. 23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. 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 electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. 25. 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. 26. 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 change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: 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. 28. 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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29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this 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: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the 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 radio/TV technician 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 Radio-TV Interference Problems. This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 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 users authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID : A3L05DRAGON2 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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 that may cause undesired operation.

<M.Player Mode>

[Mode] Switch (SC-D363/D364/ D365/D366 only)
[Note] The <M.Cam> and the <M.Player> Modes are only enabled on SC-D363/ D364/ D365/ D366.

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Using the QUICK MENU
QUICK MENU is used to access Camcorder functions by using the [QUICK MENU] button. QUICK MENU provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the [MENU] button. Functions available using the QUICK MENU are as below: Camera Mode 1 0:00:10 STBY SP I Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) page 55 60min DIS Off Program AE I Programed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) page 49 16:9 Wide I Setting the 16:9 Wide page 54 White Balance I Setting the White Balance (White Balance) page 51 Shutter I Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter)- Only can be operated by using the QUICK MENU Exposure BLC page 47 I Setting the Exposure (Exposure)- Only can be operated by using the QUICK MENU Q.MENU Exit page 47 I Setting the Back Light Compensation (BLC) page 0:00:10 STBY SP M.Cam Mode 60min DIS I Setting the Memory Type (Memory Type) page 70 Program AE 16:9 Wide I Setting the White Balance (White Balance) page 51 Auto White Balance A I Setting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) page 71 Shutter I Setting the Exposure (Exposure)- Only can be operated by using the QUICK MENU Exposure page 47 BLC I Setting the Back Light Compensation (BLC) page 41 Q.MENU Exit M.Player Mode I Setting the Memory Type (Memory Type) page 0:00:10 STBY SP I Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card (M. Play Select) page 80 60min I Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) page 76 I Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) page 75 I Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) page 84 For example: Setting the White Balance 1. Press the [QUICK MENU] button. The quick menu list will appear. 2. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the [OK] button. <When the Outdoor option was selected> 3. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or Custom WB), then press the [OK] button. 4. To exit, press the [QUICK MENU] button.

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OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera/Player Modes
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Battery Level page 17 Visual Effects Mode page 52 EASY.Q page 35 DIS page 55 Program AE page 49 White Balance Mode page 51 Shutter Speed page 47 Exposure page 47 Manual Focus page 48 Date/Time page 30 Zoom Position page 39 COLOR NITE pages 42 USB page 92 (SC-D362/D363/D364/D365 /D366 only) Remote page 24 (SC-D364/D366 only) WindCut Plus page 45 BLC (Back Light Compensation) page 41 LIGHT page 43 (SC-D362/D364/D365/D366 only) Real Stereo page 46 19. Audio Mode page 44 20. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes) 21. Tape Counter 22. Zero Memory page 37 (SC-D364/D366 only) 23. Record Speed Mode page 44 24. Operating Mode 25. Self Timer page 38 (SC-D364/D366 only) 26. Photo image 27. Tele Macro page 39 28. Dubbed Audio Playback page 63 29. DEW page 6 30. Warning Indicator page 98 31. Message Line page 98 32. Volume Control page 58 33. DV IN (DV data transfer mode) page 87 34. AV IN page 67 (SC-D365/D366 only) 35. Audio Dubbing page 62 (SC-D364/D366 only)

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Reviewing and Searching a Recording (REC SEARCH)
The REC SEARCH function works only in <Camera> mode. page 19 Used to review previously recorded images or to find a point to record a new image in the STBY mode.
Record Search (REC SEARCH)
1. Set to STBY mode by pressing [Start/Stop] button. 2. [REC SEARCH -] enables you to play the recording backwards and [REC SEARCH +] enables you to play it forwards, as long as you keep each button pressed down. I If you press the [REC SEARCH -] button in STBY mode, your Camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically. [ Notes ] Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode. I Pressing [Start/Stop] button after REC SEARCH will overwrite the images recorded after that point.
When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, press the [Start/Stop] button or set the [Power] switch to [Off] and then back to [CAMERA]. This auto power off feature is designed to save Battery power.

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Searching a quickly for a desired scene (Setting the ZERO MEMORY) (SC-D364/D366 only)
The ZERO MEMORY function works in both <Camera> and <Player> modes. page 19 You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA] or [PLAYER]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE].
3. Press the [ZERO MEMORY] button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point where you wish to return. I The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to ZERO MEMORY with the < 0:00:00> (ZERO MEMORY indicator). I If you want to cancel the ZERO MEMORY function, press the [ZERO MEMORY] button again. 4. Finding the zero position. I When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape in stop mode. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position. I When you have finished recording, set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER] and press the [ (REW)] button. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position. 5. The tape counter with the < changed to the time code.
> (ZERO MEMORY indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is
[ Notes ] In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically: - At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function. - When the tape is ejected. - When you remove the Battery Pack or power supply. I The ZERO MEMORY may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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Self Record using the Remote Control (Setting the Self Timer) (SC-D364/D366 only)
The SELF TIMER function works only in <Camera> mode. page 19 When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. 3. Press the [SELF TIMER] button until the appropriate indicator is displayed. 4. Press the [Start/Stop] button to start the timer. I SELF TIMER starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. I In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. I If you want to cancel the SELF TIMER function before recording, press the [SELF TIMER] button. 5. Press the [Start/Stop] button again when you wish to stop recording. [ Notes ] Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and Camcorder. I The remote control range is 4 ~5m (13 ~17 ft). I The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left /right from the center line. I Using a tripod is recommended for delayed recording.

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Zooming In and Out
The Zoom function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. page 19 Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the Zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1. Move the [Zoom] lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further for a high-speed zoom. I Your zooming is monitored on the OSD. 2. [T] (Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer. 3. [W] (Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away. I You can record a subject that is about 10mm (about 0.5 inch) away from the lens surface in the Wide position.

Using the Tele Macro

Tele Macro function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> mode. page 19 Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches) ~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches). 1. Press the [MACRO/PB ZOOM] button. I Tele Macro ( ) icon is displayed. 2. If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function, press the [MACRO/PB ZOOM] button again. [ Notes ] When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be slow. I When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele Macro mode, the recording subject may be out of focus. I Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode. I Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode. I As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows. I When you can not get proper focus, use the [Zoom] lever.

SP 12Bit Off Out

[ Notes ] When recording images from a VCR, playback must be at normal speed, or a gray image will appear on the Camcorder. I If <AV In / Out> is set to <AV In> or <S-Video In>, the WindCut Plus will be released.
Player Mode Back Rec Mode Audio Mode WindCut Plus AV In/Out
Out AV In S-Video In Select

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Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)
Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)
The Memory Card stores and manages photo images recorded by the Camcorder. Before inserting or ejecting the Memory Card, set the [Power] switch to [OFF].
Terminals Protection Tab Label Terminals Protection Tab

Memory Card Functions

Recording/Viewing Photo Images Protecting Images from accidental erasure (except MMC) The Memory Stick Duo does not have a Protection Tab. When using the Memory Stick Duo, be careful not to edit or delete data by mistake. Deleting Photo Images stored in Memory Card Marking Photo Images with Print Information Formatting Memory Cards
MMC/SD (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366)
Memory Stick (PRO) (SC-D365/D366) Terminals
RS MMC/Mini SD (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366)
Memory Stick Duo (SC-D365/D366)

Inserting a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Cover. 2. Insert the Memory Card. 3. Insert the Memory Card into the Slot until it softly clicks. 4. Close the Memory Card Cover.
Memory Stick Duo, RS MMC or Mini SD should be inserted by using the Adapter (not supplied).

MMC SD

Ejecting a Memory Card
1. Open the Memory Card Cover. 2. Slightly push the Memory Card inwards to pop it out. 3. Pull the Memory Card out of the slot and close the Memory Card Cover.

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[ Notes ] I Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the Memory Card. I Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing a photo image or formatting the Memory Card. I Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card to avoid losing data. I Do not place the Memory Card near a strong electro-magnetic device. I Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals on the Memory Card. I Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Card. I After pulling the Memory Card out from the camcorder, keep the Memory Cards in a soft case to prevent static shock. I 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. I RS-MMC, Mini SD (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366) or Memory Stick Duo type (SC-D365/D366 only) should be inserted by using the Adaptor (not supplied).

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Deleting All Images at Once
6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Delete All>, then press the [OK] button. I A message <Do you want to delete all?> is displayed. 7. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Yes> or <No>, then press the [OK] button. 8. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
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[ Notes ] I You can directly access the Delete function using the [QUICK MENU]. page 20 I When there is no stored picture on the Memory Card, the message <No image!> will be displayed. I If an erroneous image file is found on the Memory Card, the message <Memory Card Error !> will be displayed. It may be caused by copying images from different digital devices. I Formatting the Memory Card will delete all the stored images. page 78 I To protect important pictures from accidental deletion, activate the image protection. page 75 I Deleting all files using the <Delete All> menu may take a while. To delete all files much faster, format the Memory Card after backing up the files into another storage device.

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Formatting a Memory Card
The Format function works only in <M.Player> mode. page 19 You can use the 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.

Attention

If you execute the Format function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered.
7 [ Notes ] If you execute the Format function, all photo images/moving images will be erased completely and erased photo images/moving images cannot be recovered. I Formatting the Memory Card using a different device will cause Memory Card read errors. I Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting. I A Memory Card with the protection tab set to save will not be formatted. page 68 I Do not format the Memory Card on a PC. <Not formatted !> message may appear if a Memory Card formatted on a PC is inserted.
All files will be deleted ! Do you want to format? Yes No
1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [MEMORY]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. I The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Memory>, then press the [OK] button. 5 5. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Format>, then press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select desired option (Int. Memory or Memory card), then press the [OK] button. (SC-D366 only) I If you select <Int. Memory> or <Memory Card>, a message <All files will be deleted ! Do you want to format?> is displayed. 7. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Yes>, then press the [OK] button. I <Complete!> is displayed when the format is completed. 8. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

M.Player Mode Back Copy to Format
Back Int. Memory Memory Card

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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 19 You can record moving images with audio on a Memory Card. The screen format of the moving image to be recorded is 720x480. 1 Saving Moving Images onto a Memory Card 1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [MEMORY]. 3. Press the [Start/Stop] button, the moving images are recorded on the Memory Card in MPEG4. I You can record a photo image on Memory Card by pressing the [PHOTO] button instead of the [Start/Stop] button. 4. Press the [Start/Stop] button to stop the recording.
[ Notes ] The camorder supports memory cards ranging up to 4GB and a movie can be recorded up to 2GB of file size. I MPEG files can be stored in the Memory Card up to 1,000 files. I [MENU] button and [OK] button are not available while recording a moving image. To use [MENU] button and [OK] button, stop recording. Recording a moving image is not available when a MENU or QUICK MENU is displayed on the screen. To start recording, press the [MENU] button to make the menu disappear. I Before using the Recording a moving image function, check whether the Memory Card is inserted into the Camcorder. I Moving images that you recorded are saved in *.avi (avi 1.0) file format on the Memory Card. I The files that you recorded are saved as shown in the folder to the right. (see illustration right) I The moving images on a Memory Card are a smaller size and lower definition than images on MSAMSUNG tape. SSMOV I The sound is recorded in mono. I The following functions are not allowed in <M.Cam> Mode. 100SSMOV DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program AE, Visual Effect, Slow Shutter. I While recording on a Memory Card, dont insert or eject the tape as it may record noise. <Moving image> I While recording on a Memory Card, dont eject the Memory Card or it may break the data on the Memory Card or Memory Card itself. I Turning the power off while accessing the Memory Card may damage the data stored on the Memory Card. 79

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Playing Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card (M.Play Select)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The Moving Images Playback function works only in <M. Player> mode. page 19 You can play the moving images on a Memory Card. Stereo audio is played back at the same time. The playback picture will be of higher quality if it is viewed on a PC than on a TV. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER]. Set the [Mode] switch to [MEMORY]. Press the [MENU] button. I The menu list will appear. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Memory>, then press the [OK] button. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <M.Play Select>, then press the [OK] button. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Movie>, then press the [OK] button. To exit the menu, press the [MENU] button. Using the [/ (REV/FWD)] buttons, search for the moving image that you want to play back. 4 Press the [/II (PLAY/STILL)] button. I The moving images recorded on the Memory Card will play back. I You can control playback using the [/II (PLAY/STILL)], [ / (REV/FWD)], and [I (STOP)] buttons.
Off [ Notes ] I You can directly access the M.Play Select function using the [QUICK MENU] button. page 20 I [MENU] button and [OK] button are not available during moving image playback. ZOOM Move OK Select MENU Exit To use [MENU] button and [OK] button, stop playback. Moving image playback is not available when a menu or Quick menu is displayed on the 6 M.Player Mode 2/46 screen. To start playback, press the [MENU] button to make it disappear. Back I There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the moving images, but it is not a malfunction. Memory Type M.Play Select Photo I The moving images that you recorded on the Memory Card may not play on other manufacturers Delete Movie equipment. Delete All I The moving images recorded by another Camcorder may not play on this Camcorder. Protect Print Mark I To play back moving images on a PC, the Video Codec (in the CD provided with the camcorder) should be installed. ZOOM Move OK Select MENU Exit - You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher in order to play moving images on the Memory Card on your PC. - You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player with your desired language from the Microsoft Website, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp.

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Recording Still Images from a Cassette
This function works only in <Player> mode. page 19 You can capture a frame on a tape and save it as a Photo on a Memory Card. 1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the [PHOTO] button. I The photo image is recorded on the Memory Card. I During the time it takes to save an image, the playback screen is paused and the OSD is displayed. (see illustration to the right) [ Notes ] Photo images copied from the cassette to the Memory Card are saved in 640x480 format. I Number of images you can save varies depending on the image resolution.

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USB Interface (SC-D362/D363/D364/D365/D366 only)
Using USB Interface (SC-D362/D363/D364/D365/D366 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 transfer a recorded file on a Memory Card to your PC via a USB connection. (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only) If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0) supplied with the Camcorder.
USB Connection Speed depending on the System
High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers only. I Windows 98SE/ME - Full Speed USB I Windows 2000 - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed. I Windows XP - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed.
CPU OS(Operating System) Memory HDD capacity Resolution USB
Windows System Minimum Intel Pentium III, 600MHz Windows 98SE/ME 128MB 1GB or more 1024 x 768 dots 24bit Color USB1.1
Recommended Intel Pentium 4 , 2GHz Windows 2000/XP 512MB 2GB or more 1024 x 768 dots 24bit Color USB2.0 High Speed
USB is not available for Macintosh systems.
[ Notes ] I USB 2.0 works for removable disk and USB streaming functions. I On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. I On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. I Intel Pentium III or Pentium 4 is a trademark of the Intel Corporation. I Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. I All other brands and names are property of their respective owners. I Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above. I Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not operate properly. I In <M.Cam> or <M.Player> mode, be sure that the Memory Card is inserted into Camcorder before connecting USB cable. If no Memory Card or an unformatted Memory Card is inserted, PC will not recognize your Camcorder as a removable disk. (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only) I USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX 9.0. I If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged. I If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all other USB devices and try the connection again.

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Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)
USB Connect function works only in <M.Player> mode. page 19 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 built-in memory; SC-D366), or to a printer to print your images. 1. Set the [Power] switch to [PLAYER]. 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [MEMORY]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. I The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <System>, then press the [OK] button. 5. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <USB Connect>, then press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Computer> or <Printer>, then press the [OK] button. I You can select <Computer> to use the Camcorder as a PC Camera, USB Stream or removable disk. I You can select <Printer> to use the Pictbridge feature. page 84 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

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Installing DV Media PRO Program
To play back moving images recorded by the Camcorder or streaming data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec program should be installed. Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the program. If another Camcorder or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. This explanation is based on Windows 98SE OS. DV 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 the CD (D:/Support/AcrobatReader/AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe). (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) DV Media Pro Users Manual is in English.

Program Installation

1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. I Installation selection screen appears. 2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD, click Run in the Windows Start menu and execute Autorun.exe file to begin installation. When CD-ROM drive is set to D:drive, type D:/autorun.exe and press Enter. 3. Click the icons listed below to install the selected software. I DV Driver Click - USB removable Disk Driver (Windows 98SE only) (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only) - USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver (CAPTURE DRIVER) - Connect a Camcorder to your PC to complete the DV Driver installation. 1) This function works only in Camera mode. 2) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable. 3) The SAMSUNG A/V Capture driver installation begins on the PC. I DirectX 9.0 Click I Video Codec Click The Video Codec needs to be installed in order to play the moving images (stored in the Memory Card) on a PC or to use the USB Streaming/PC Camera functions.

[ Note ] You can make recordings with your Camcorder and view pictures on the LCD Screen from anywhere in the world.

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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 slow Tape end! Tape end! No Tape! slow no slow Informs that. Action the Battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes. the tape reached its end. there is no tape in Camcorder. the tape is protected from recording. Prepare a new one. Change to a new one. Insert a tape. If you want to record, release the protection.
Protection! slow.D L C R slow
the Camcorder has some mechanical 1. Eject the tape. fault. 2. Set to OFF. 3. Detach the battery. 4. Reattach the battery. * If unresolved contact your local samsung service center. moisture condensation has formed in see below. the Camcorder.
Moisture Condensation I If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the Camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the Camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor. I If there is moisture inside the Camcorder, (DEW) is displayed. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment and remove the Battery. Leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room.

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Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)

Display

Blinking
Informs that. There is no Memory Card in the Camcorder. There is not enough memory to record. There are no images recorded on the Memory Card. The Memory Card is record protected. When you try to delete to protected image. The Camcorder can not playback. The Camcorder can not record. The Memory Card needs to format. When progressing file delete. If inserted Memory Card is not recognized by the Camcorder.
Action Insert a Memory Card. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. Record new images. Release the write protect tab on the Memory Card. Cancel the protection of image. Format a Memory Card or insert Memory Card recorded on this Camcorder. Format a Memory Card or change to a new Memory Card. Format a Memory Card. (see page 78) Wait until delete has been finished. Eject and re-insert the memory card Try another Memory Card
No Memory Card ! slow Memory full ! slow

No image !

Write protect ! Protect ! Read error ! Write error ! Not formatted ! Now deleting. Memory Card Error !

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If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.
Symptom You cannot switch the Camcorder on. Start/Stop button does not operate while recording. The Camcorder shuts off automatically. Explanation/Solution Check the Battery pack or the AC Power adapter. Check the Power switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. You have left the Camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it. The Battery pack is fully exhausted. The atmospheric temperature is too low. The Battery pack has not been charged fully. The Battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged, Use another Battery pack. The video heads may be dirty. Clean the head with a cleaning tape. The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the Camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording in bright Surroundings. The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted. Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus. Check the Manual Focus menu. Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode. Check the Power switch. Set the Power switch to PLAYER. You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette. This is normal operation and it is not a failure or defect. The tape may be damaged. Replace the tape. Cleaning the video heads (see page 96).

Charge runs out quickly.

You see a blue screen during playback. A vertical strip appears on the screen when recording a dark background. The image in the Viewfinder is blurred. Auto focus does not work. Play, FF or REW button does not work. You see a mosaic pattern during playback search.

Setting menu items

Main Menu Camera Sub Menu Program AE White Balance Visual Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom Tape Photo Search Photo Copy Audio Select Audio Effect Record Rec Mode Audio Mode WindCut Plus Real Stereo AV In/Out @ Memory ! Memory Type # Photo Quality M.Play Select Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Copy To # Format File No. Functions Selecting the Program AE Function Setting the White Balance Setting the Digital special effect Setting the 16:9 Wide Function Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing Selecting the Digital Zoom Searching pictures recorded in Tape Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card Selecting the Audio playback channel Selecting the Audio Effect Selecting the recording speed Selecting Sound Quality for recording Minimizing wind noise Selects Real Stereo Selecting the AV input/output Selecting the memory type Selecting Image Quality Selecting Storage Media (Photo, Movie) to playback Deleting Files Deleting All files Preventing Accidental Erasure Print images recorded on a Memory Card Copying the image of Memory Card to Int. memory Formatting the Memory Card File Numbering Options Camera Available Mode Player M.Cam ! M.Player ! Page 49, 50