20 Most Recent Samsung SC-A30 Camcorder Questions & Answers

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Hello Ron,
Well that is like you say an old camera, mind you 8mm is still far the best and safest way to store your valued films as it has kept the data on those tapes longer than any DVD ever did, remember unlike we thought 10 years ago a DVD only has around 8 to 10 years life span, we are finding CD & DVD productions that are over 8 years old just wont play any longer.
Kodak put a report on the net 7 years ago that they found even some quite costly DVD recorded media had gone blank and refused to play after a very short time in storage.
I think you ought to look around Ebay, find a nice HI8 digital camera, put your loved tapes in that, plug the new Firewire cable into the camera, and your PC and download your treasured items to another media like DVD.
Keep your 8mm tapes in a draw safe though because they will out-live all DVD recordings I can honestly say that.
David

Sorry no luck with a user manual yet, here is the link for the service manual which may have all the info you need; http://www.eserviceinfo.com/downloadsm/26759/Samsung_VP-A30,%20SCA30,%20VP-A31,%20SCA33,%20VP-A33,%20SCA35,%20VP-A34,%20SCA80,%20VP-A800,%20SCA85,%20VP-A850.html Hope this helps :)

Sounds like the memory stick is corrupted and needs to be replaced. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/steven_a67ead41eb5fc62a

i think it has an inbuilt memory but the files from the camcorder is transferable through data cable.

See troubleshooting section for help Troubleshooting - Samsung VP-D352 User Manual [Page 9] ' ManualsLib Here is the Service Manual for further help Samsung VP-D351 Service Manual - download free (nodevice.com)

Download the service manual from VPU12_SM_SAMSUNG.pdf (archive.org) and see section 6 (Troubleshooting)

Try cleaning the heads. There isn't much on the subject. You could try specialist AV Forums. https://www.google.com/search?q=Samsung+VP+D103i+correct+distorted+audio+on+LP+recordings ..

To transfer the recordings from your Samsung SC D353 Mini DV tape to your computer, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Connect the camcorder to your computer: Use a FireWire (also called IEEE 1394) cable to connect your Samsung SC D353 Mini DV camcorder to your computer. Most computers have a FireWire port, but if yours doesn't, you can purchase a FireWire adapter card.
2. Turn on the camcorder: Turn on your Samsung camcorder and set it to VCR mode.
3. Open the video capture software: On your computer, open the video capture software that came with your operating system (e.g. Windows Movie Maker, iMovie on Mac) or a third-party video capture software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) that supports Mini DV tape.
4. Start recording: In the video capture software, select the option to capture video from a DV device. Click the Record button in the software and then press Play on the camcorder to begin playing the Mini DV tape. The video should be captured and recorded onto your computer.
5. Save the video: Once the video has been captured, you can edit it if necessary and then save it to your computer in the desired format.

Note: If you do not have the original video capture software, it is recommended that you search and download compatible software before beginning the transfer process. Additionally, make sure your computer has enough storage to store the transferred files.

If the lens on your Samsung SC-D353 camcorder is foggy, there are a few steps you can try to clear it:

1. Clean the lens using a lens cleaning solution and a soft, lint-free cloth. Be sure to gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, taking care not to scratch it.
2. If the foggy appearance persists, there may be moisture inside the camcorder. You can try using a hair dryer or a can of compressed air to blow out any moisture that may be trapped inside the camcorder.
3. If the foggy appearance is still present after trying these steps, there may be an issue with the lens itself. In this case, you may need to have the camcorder serviced by a professional.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions or if you are having trouble clearing the foggy lens on your camcorder, don't hesitate to ask.

Hi, Please remove the memory card and hold the power button down for 15 seconds. If that does not turn the light off, please remove all batteries from your device. Please stay away from the power outlet where the camcorder was initially charging. Thank you.