Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DC575WI Samsung
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ENGLISH DVD Camcorder VP- DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display Owner ’ s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
2 ENGLISH Contents Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ............................ 6 Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen ................. 6 Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder , Lens ............. 6 Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling .
3 ENGLISH Contents Initial Setting : System Menu Setting ............... 30 Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ............................................. 30 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) . 31 (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) .
4 ENGLISH Contents DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist 63 What is the Thumbnail Index? ............................................ 63 What’s a Playlist? D VD-RW(VR mode) .................................................... 63 DVD Camcorder .
5 ENGLISH Contents Memory Card Functions ............................................... 89 Inserting a Memory Card .............................................. 89 Ejecting a Memory Card ............................................... 89 Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card .
6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the DVD Camcorder .
7 ENGLISH Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling T ake care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with your fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly . Use a soft cloth to clean the disc.
8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding DVD Camcorder Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not let the DVD Camcorder get wet.
9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Features DVD Disc Camcorder DVD-VIDEO recording with 8cm DVD-RW/+R W/DVD- R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High Power Zoom Lens Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 34x (VP- DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i) only) Zoom Lens, 26x Zoom Lens (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only).
10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Learning available Discs and Their Features This DVD Camcorder can record or play back by using only the 8cm DVD-R/+R DL/-RW/+R W disc (not supplied). Please check whether your disc is proper for use. Y ou may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.
1 1 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Which discs recorded on the DVD Camcorder c a n be played in DVD players/rec orders/drives? Discs must be finalised before they can be played on common DVD play er/recorders. Finalising is a process requir ed to make the DVD discs you r ecorded playable on c ommon DVD players.
12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder P H OTO How to use the DVD Camcorder easily Y ou can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder , most common DVD players, and PCs after finalising the disc.
13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) 3. A V Cable 4. Instruction Book 5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) and Clock.
14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. ACCESS Indicator page 41 2. OPEN Switch page 41 3. Lens 4. LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) page 50 5. Remote Sensor (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 6.
15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. Built-In Speaker 2. LCD ENHANCER Button page 39 3. Zoom (W/T)/VOL ( / ) Button page 46/64 4. Record Start/Stop Button page 44 5. MENU Button 6. DISPLA Y Button page 29 7. C.NITE/LIGHT/S.
16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. PHOTO Button (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only) page 94 2. Focus Adjustment Knob page 39 3. Viewfinder 4. Record Start/Stop Button page 44 5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/ (Camera)/ (Player)) 6.
17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. Charging Indicator 2. Lithium Battery Cover 3. A V Jack 4. DC IN Jack 5. Hand Strap Hook 6. T ripod Receptacle 7.
18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. ST ART/STOP 2. DISPLA Y page 29 3. / (Skip) 4. (Stop) 5. (Play/Still) 6. MENU 7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK 8. PHOTO page 94 9. W/T (Zoom) page 46 10. / (Search) 1 1.
19 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The Hand Strap enables you to: - Hold the DVD Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.
20 ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock 1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the DVD Camcorder . 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the DVD Camcorder . 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder , with the positive (+) terminal face up.
21 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 (not supplied) Battery Pack only . The Battery Pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. T urn the [Power] switch to [OFF] .
22 ENGLISH Charging, Recording Times based on Battery T ype If you close the LCD Screen, it switches off and the V iewfinder switches on automatically . The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.
23 ENGLISH Preparation Battery Level Display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery Pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used (red) e. Completely used (Blinking) (The DVD Camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible.
24 ENGLISH Preparation Maintaining the Battery Pack Please refer to the T able on page 22 for approximate continuous recording time. The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.
25 ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder. - The AC Power adapter: used for indoor recording.
26 ENGLISH Preparation About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the [Power] and [Mode] (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only) switch. Set the Operation Mode by adjusting the [Power] and [Mode] (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) switches before operating any functions.
27 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Q.MENU Q.MENU is used to access DVD Camcorder functions by using the [Q.MENU] button. Q.MENU provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the [MENU] button.
28 ENGLISH Preparation OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode 1. Battery Level page 23 2. Manual focus page 53 EASY .Q page 45 3. DIS page 61 4. Program AE page 54 5. White Balance Mode page 56 6. Digital Effects Mode page 58 16:9 Wide page 60 7.
29 ENGLISH Preparation OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 1. Photo Quality page 91 2. Photo Size (VP-DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) page 92 3. Remaining T ime (Recordable time of moving images) 4.
30 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Clock (Clock Set) Clock setup works in Camera Mode / Player Mode / M.Cam Mode / M.Player Mode . page 26 The date/time is automatically recorded onto a disc. Before recording, please set the date/time.
31 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) The Remote function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.
32 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) The Beep Sound function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep.
33 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) The Shutter Sound function works only in M.Cam Mode . page 26 Y ou can turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the [PHOTO] button the Shutter will sound.
34 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Selecting the OSD Language (Language) The Language function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages.
35 ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) The Demonstration function may only be used in the Camera Mode with no disc inserted in the unit. page 26 Before you begin: Make sure that there is no disc inserted in the DVD Camcorder.
36 ENGLISH Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) Adjusting the LCD Screen works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode . page 26 Y our DVD Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch (VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC173(i) only) / 2.
37 ENGLISH Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Displaying the Date/Time (Date/T ime) The Date/Time function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode . page 26 The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the disc.
38 ENGLISH Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Setting the TV Display (TV Display) The TV Display function works in Camera Mode / Player Mode / M.Cam Mode / M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).
ENGLISH 39 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Using the Viewfinder Y ou can view pictures through the viewfinder to avoid running down the battery , or to see correct images when the picture on the LCD Screen is poor . In the [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)] mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD Screen is closed.
ENGLISH 40 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording V arious Recording T echniques In some situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. 1. General recording. 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD Screen.
ENGLISH 41 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Inserting and Removing a Disc When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover, do not apply excessive force.
ENGLISH 42 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording When using a New Disc: Formatting a new Disc Formatting may be required if a new disc is inserted. Recognition of the disc will start. For a DVD-R/+R DL disc: Formatting will automatically begin. For a DVD-RW disc: Y ou are prompted with the <Disc is not formatted.
ENGLISH 43 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode . page 26 This DVD Camcorder can film in the XP (extra play), the SP (standard play) and the LP (long play) modes.
ENGLISH 44 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Co nn ec t a pow er s ourc e to the DVD Cam cord er . pa ge s 21 , 25 (A Battery Pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a disc. page 41 2. Remove the Lens Cover . 3. Open the LCD Screen Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] .
ENGLISH 45 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY .Q Mode) The EASY .Q function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The EASY .Q function allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] .
ENGLISH 46 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Zooming In and Out The Zoom function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode . page 26 Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. Y ou can zoom using variable zoom speeds.
ENGLISH 47 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using the Fade In and Out (F ADE) The Fade function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Y ou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.
ENGLISH 48 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) BLC works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode . page 26 Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is in front of a window .
ENGLISH 49 Using the Colour Nite Colour Nite function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Y ou can make the subject recorded appear to be in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours.
ENGLISH 50 Using the LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) The LIGHT function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The LIGHT enables you to record a subject in dark places. The LIGHT can be used with Colour Nite function only .
ENGLISH 51 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) The Wind Cut function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings. The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.
ENGLISH 52 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The Shutter Speed refers to to the amount of time it takes the shutter to open and close. The faster the speed is set, the less light enters the lens.
ENGLISH 53 Auto Focus / Manual Focus The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode . page 26 In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
ENGLISH 54 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) The Program AE function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of field.
ENGLISH 55 Setting the Program AE 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] . 3. Press the [MENU] button. The menu list will appear . 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera> , then press the [Joystick] .
ENGLISH 56 Setting the White Balance (White Balance) The White Balance function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode . page 26 The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the subject in any recording condition.
ENGLISH 57 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the Custom White Balance Y ou can adjust the white balance as you wish based on the recording environment. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2.
ENGLISH 58 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) The Digital Effect function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.
ENGLISH 59 Selecting the Digital Effects 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] . 3. Press the [MENU] button. The menu list will appear . 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera> , then press the [Joystick] .
ENGLISH 60 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) The 16:9 Wide function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 Wide TV . 16:9 Wide is the default setting for models VP-DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi.
ENGLISH 61 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the DVD Camcorder (within reasonable limits).
ENGLISH 62 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) The Digital Zoom works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Zooming more than 34x (VP-DC171(i)/DC1.
ENGLISH 63 DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist What is the Thumbnail Index? The thumbnail index displays multiple titles scenes that have been recorded. A title scene is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. Once deleted, you cannot recover the title scene again.
ENGLISH 64 Playing Title Scenes D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The recorded title scenes are displayed as a thumbnail index (multiple images) on the LCD Screen. Y ou can fi nd the desired scene quickly using this convenient index. If the TFT LCD screen is closed, you can view the recording through the viewfi nder .
ENGLISH 65 DVD Camcorder V arious Functions while in Player Mode D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL These functions work only in Player Mode . page 26 Play , Still, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Forward Skip, and Reverse Skip functions are accessible using the remote control.
ENGLISH 66 DVD Camcorder Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) Moving the [Joystick] left/right once while a disc is playing back will increase the play speed to approximately X2, and pressing twice plays at approx x16. When the number 1 appears on the OSD, it means X2 speed.
ENGLISH 67 DVD Camcorder Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) D VD -RW/+RW Delete function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Individual or all title scenes can be deleted. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2.
ENGLISH 68 DVD Camcorder Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete) D VD-RW(VR mode) Partial Delete function works only in Player Mode . page 26 A title scene can be partially deleted. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
ENGLISH 69 Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). Y ou should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording. page 42 1.
ENGLISH 70 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Playing the Playlist D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 The playlist scenes are displayed in the form of a thumbnail index on the LCD Sc reen. If the LCD Screen is closed, you can view the recording through the viewfi nder .
ENGLISH 71 Deleting a Playlist (Delete) D VD-RW(VR mode) Delete function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can delete undesired playlists. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). Y ou should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording.
ENGLISH 72 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Adding Scenes to Playlist (Scene-Add) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can add more scenes in an existing playlist. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
ENGLISH 73 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Scene-Move) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can change the order of scene playing within a playlist. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
ENGLISH 74 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Scene-Delete) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can delete the scenes inside the playlist. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
ENGLISH 75 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Scene-Partial Delete) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 A scene inside the playlist can be partially deleted. The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
ENGLISH 76 DVD Camcorder: Playlist 8. Use the [Joystick] to search the start point of deletion. Whenever you pre ss the [Joyst ick] ri ght, i t togg les be tween forwar d at sp eed 1 and 2. Whenev er you press th e [Joysti ck] left , it to ggles be tween b ackward at spee d 1 and 2.
ENGLISH 77 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Disc Information (Disc Info) D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode . page 26 It shows you the disc information as disc name, disc type, disc format, etc. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] .
ENGLISH 78 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can specify a disc name. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2.
ENGLISH 79 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) D VD-RW/+RW This function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Y ou can format a recorded disc to be used again. By formatting, all existing data will be deleted. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] .
ENGLISH 80 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalise) D VD-RW/-R/+R DL This function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 T o play the contents of a DVD-RW/-R/+R DL on other DVD Players/Recorders, you must finalise the disc.
ENGLISH 81 Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive The DVD disc can be played on a PC with a DVD running media (DVD drive). 1. T urn on your PC. 2. Insert a finalised disc into the DVD drive of the PC. Starts DVD playback application software and the disc will play .
ENGLISH 82 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Unfinalising a Disc (Disc Unfinalise) D VD-RW This function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 If a DVD-RW disc had been finalised in the VR mode or Video mode, you can unfinalise the disc for further recording.
ENGLISH 83 DVD Camcorder: Connection Setting the A V In/Out (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) A V In/Out function works only in Player Mode . page 26 A V In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources. Also you can send your videos to external devices to record or playback.
ENGLISH 84 DVD Camcorder: Connection Viewing Recordings on TV The Playback function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Playing back on a TV Monitor T o play back a disc, the television must be P AL compatible. page 1 15 We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the DVD Camcorder.
ENGLISH 85 DVD Camcorder: Connection Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Y ou can connect your DVD Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the DVD Camcorder to your VCR with the A V cable. The yellow jack: Video The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono The red jack: Audio(R) 2.
ENGLISH 86 DVD Camcorder: Connection Copying a Disc onto a T ape The copying function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Connect your DVD Camcorder to a VCR using the A V jack to dub the recording from a disc onto a VCR tape. Set the <A V In/Out> to <Out> before copying to an external device.
ENGLISH 87 DVD Camcorder: Connection Using the V oice Plus The V oice Plus function works only in Player mode . page 26 This function enables you to narrate over a pre-recorded disc via the DVD Camcorder ’s microphone.
ENGLISH 88 DVD Camcorder: Connection Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video T ape onto a Disc (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) The Recording (Copying) function works only in Player Mode . page 26 Connect your DVD Camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the A V jack to record a TV programme or copy a video tape to a disc.
ENGLISH 89 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) This DVD Camcorder can use SD memory cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.
ENGLISH 90 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Notes Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the Memory Card. Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing photo images or formatting the Memory Card.
ENGLISH 91 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) Photo Quality function works in both Player Mode and M.Cam Mode . page 26 Y ou can select the quality of a photo image to be recorded.
ENGLISH 92 Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Photo Size function works only in M.Cam Mode . page 26 Y ou can select the size of a photo image to be recorded. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD] . 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] .
ENGLISH 93 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Setting the File Number (File No.) File Number setting works only in M.Cam Mode . page 26 File Numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when they are stored on the Memory Card.
ENGLISH 94 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) T aking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card Y ou may take photo images while in M.Cam Mode and store the images on the Memory Card. page 26 Y ou can t ake pho to image s using the re mote con trol.
ENGLISH 95 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) This function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can playback and view photo images recorded on a Memory Card. 1.
ENGLISH 96 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) The Protect function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure.
ENGLISH 97 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) The Delete function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can erase the photo images and moving images recorded on the Memory Card. If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection.
ENGLISH 98 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Deleting All Images at Once Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in p.97 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Delete All> , then press the [Joystick] .
ENGLISH 99 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Formatting the Memory Card (Format) The Format function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can use the Format functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images.
ENGLISH 100 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card Y ou can record moving images while in M.Cam Mode . page 26 Y ou can record moving images with audio on the Memory Card.
ENGLISH 101 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card The moving images playback function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can play the moving images stored on a Memory Card.
ENGLISH 102 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL This function works only in Player Mode .
ENGLISH 103 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) The Print Mark function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 This DVD Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.
ENGLISH 104 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Removing the Print Mark T o remove all Print Marks, select <All Off> . T o remove an individual file’s Print Mark, select the file and set <This File> to <000> .
ENGLISH 105 PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Printing Y our Pictures-Using PictBridge™ PictBridge function works only in M.
ENGLISH 106 PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Setting the Number of Prints 1. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Copies> , then press the [Joystick] . 2. Move the [Joystick] up or down to set the number of prints, then press the [Joystick] .
ENGLISH 107 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Using USB Interface T ransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection The DVD Camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) Y ou can transfer a recorded file in memory Card to a PC via a USB connection.
ENGLISH 108 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Notes On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly .
ENGLISH 109 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) The USB Connect function works only in M.
ENGLISH 1 10 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Installing DV Media PRO Program Before your start! Turn on your PC. Exit all other running applications. Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen appears automatically soon after the CD is inserted.
ENGLISH 1 1 1 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Application Installation – Photo Express 1. Click <Photo Express> on the Setup screen. It is a photo editing tool that allows users to edit images. Application Installation – Quick Time 1.
ENGLISH 1 12 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC. 2.
ENGLISH 1 13 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Using the PC Camera Function This function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 T o use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.
ENGLISH 1 14 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Using the USB Streaming Function This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode . page 26 T o use USB streaming, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.
ENGLISH 1 15 Maintenance Using Y our DVD Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your DVD Camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources Y ou can use your DVD Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power adapter within 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz.
ENGLISH 1 16 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display in <Camera/Player> Modes Display Blinking Informs that.
ENGLISH 1 17 T roubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in <M.Cam/M.Player> Modes (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Display Blinking Informs that... Action No memory card! Slow (M.Cam) - (M.Player) There is no Memory Card in the DVD Camcorder .
ENGLISH 1 18 T roubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service certre. Symptom Explanation/Solution Y ou cannot switch the DVD Camcorder on. Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power adapter .
ENGLISH 1 19 T roubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution Auto focus does not work. Check the Manual Focus menu. Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode. When the power is turned off and then turned on, a blue screen appears instead of the normal screen.
ENGLISH 120 T roubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback screen interrupted unexpectedly . Check the Power supply (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) is properly connected and stable. Cannot play back a recorded DVD-RW/ +RW/-R/+R DL disc.
ENGLISH 121 T roubleshooting Setting menu items Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Page Camera Mode Player Mode M.Cam * Mode M.Player * Mode Camera Program AE Selecting the Program AE Functio.
ENGLISH 122 T roubleshooting Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Page Camera Mode Player Mode M.Cam * Mode M.Player * Mode System Clock Set Setting the date/time 30 Remote .
ENGLISH 123 Miscellaneous Information Disc T ype Description Disc T ype DVD-R (8cm) DVD+R DL (8cm) DVD-RW (8cm) DVD+RW (8cm) Mode – – VR (Video Recording) Video – Capacity 1.
ENGLISH 124 Specifications Model Name: VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi System Video signal P AL Picture Compression format MPEG-2 Audio Compres.
ENGLISH 125 Index - A - Accessories ...................................... 13 Add .................................................... 72 AF/MF ................................................ 53 A V In/Out ........................................... 83 - B - Beep Sound .
ENGLISH 126 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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ENGLISH Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Customer Care Centre Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.
ENGLISH THIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUF ACTURED BY : RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and w.
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