Top 20 Samsung Compact MiniDV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

Yes you can. You need a computer with a firewire slot, a firewire cable to connect your camcorder to your computer, and a cd/dvd writer.

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Have you installed samsung VP-D351 driver in your computer? If the driver already been installed, it may crashed and need new installation. If you had not istalled it before, you have to install it before pairing them.
The CD driver usually bundled in new VP-D351 package together with owner manual and service centre address.

Check switch on the mechanical side. It doesn't have contact when lift is closed.

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Sounds like your iris is shut. Try giving the camera a good smack with the palm of your hand near the lens. That should free up the iris. Can you view previously recorded tapes??? If so your video board might be bad. Hope this helps.

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/supportSearchModelResult.do?menu=SP00&searchWord=VPD351&searchInputBox=VP-D351&find_button=

when vp-d351 is input, I get two downloads one for software and one for a driver.

I could not locate the instruction manual.

You could contact Samsung to talk to them about this problem:

http://www.samsung.com/us/info/contactus.html

Flex wire connecting LCD to the camcorder is broken. I bought it in the repair shop and did it by miself. it's very common problem
Good luck
Meggita

try to check the on the optical block there ia a part by the name of iris unit(shutter).If it is working you have to change CCD base

my samsung mini dvd had problem with recording, the screen would go black (though menu displays come up fine).
could do play back but not record.
i put it in the sun for awhile or in a warm spot and it will record and show display. 
it is not a complete fix but worth trying (on top of the heater works good too). of course the fix doesn't seem to work when i REALLY need to record something.
also had stripes coming across screen recently on playback, gave it a good tap and the stripes went.

hi .probably the lcd screen cable is cracked..it will break shortly and the screen will be white or vertical line.. the cable that runs through the hinge on the screen needs to be replaced..this does seem to be a common fault with the rotating screens.. info on solutions if you attempt to do home repair...stefan

use compatability mode for xp and run as administrater when youi install. you'll find the driver here

http://support.sony-europe.com/DIME/index.aspx?site=odw_en_GB

Hi the LCD ribbon has cracked or broken where it passes through the hinge to the screen.. regular fault.. I have posted instructions for home repair, and part number from Partmaster.co.uk.. if you still need help..stefan.

Make sure your TV is a PAL unit. The easiest place would be to look in the owners manual. If you no longer have it, there should be a PDF format online. It should tell you what cable you need.

hi there.. the video screen has a ribbon cable that passes through the hinge and when it wares it breaks ..this is the fault you have.. i have replace the ribbon and have previously posted the repair details on the fault website..if you need help with getting part or instructions, e-mail me ..cost of ribbon £11.40 and about an hour of your time to replace.. good luck..Stefan

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buy a firewire adaptor for usb maybe??

i had same problem, solved it with replacing the lcd fpc lead (ribbon).this is the lead to the screen.it breaks after about three years.this is a common fault.. replacement part from Partmaster.co.uk or 0870 240 6603..part number..SAMAD9706489A. cost £11.40.. its easy to replace ..takes a little time.. i have emailed instructions to two others and they have sucessfully completer the task.. if i can help with instructions,please ask.. i have also purchaced a second ribbon for next time..(3 years time )..good luck stefan.

If you are running windows vista this will be the problem.There are no drivers for vista firewire..If other windows then try samsung support for required driver.

hi ..had the same problem..had advice from this site two weeks ago..which was spot on..the lcd screen ribon has brocken.. its available from partmaster..www.partmaster.co.uk...part required..no SAMAD9706489A..£11.49.. took me half hour to take camera apart (carefull.y) 10 min to put back togerther.. works brilliantly.. good luck.. Need futher help email me..stefjanet @yahoo.co.uk..

you have 2 differnet problems. white screen is a bad ribbon cable inside unit.. eject r is a bad tape transport. something broke inside or the tape transport is outta alignment.

mycomputer cannot see the camera in usb