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ENGLISH DVD +Re Wr ita ble DVD +R D L DVD Camcorder SC-DC163/DC164/DC165 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.
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. VENTILA TION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 29. T o 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.
Notes and Safety Instructions ............................. 6 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder ............... 9 Features ............................................................................... 9 About Disc .................................
Using the Color Nite ........................................................... 48 Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) ............................ 49 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording ............. 50 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ..............
DVD Camcorder: Connection ............................. 88 Setting the A V In/Out (SC-DC165 only) .............................. 88 Viewing Recordings on TV ................................................. 89 Copying a Disc onto a T ape .............
T roubleshooting ................................................ 120 T roubleshooting ................................................................ 120 Setting menu items ........................................................... 125 Specifications .
ENGLISH 6 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 .
ENGLISH 7 Notes regarding the Disc Cleaning and Handling T ake care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow colored side) of the disc with fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly . Use a soft cloth to clean the disc.
ENGLISH 8 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.
ENGLISH 9 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Features DVD Disc Camcorder DVD-VIDEO T itle Production with 3 1/2inch (8cm) DVD- RW/+R W/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High Power Zoom Lens Of fers you 30x (SC -DC1 63 o nly) , 33 x (S C-DC 164/ DC16 5 only ) Hi gh P ower Zoo m Le ns.
ENGLISH 10 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder About Disc Playable Discs DVD-R / DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD +Re Wr ita ble DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD +R D L Unplayable Discs Y ou may not use 5inch (12cm) CD/DVD discs.
ENGLISH 1 1 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Disc T ype Description Disc T ype DVD-R (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+R DL (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) Mode – – VR (Video Recording) Video – Capacity 1.4G 2.6G 1.4G 1.
ENGLISH 12 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 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 DVD players, and PCs after finalizing the disc.
ENGLISH 13 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-A V Cable 5. Instruction Book/Quick Guide 6. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (SC-DC164/ DC165 only) and Clock.
2. OPEN Switch 3. Lens 4. LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) 7. QUICK MENU Button 1. ACCESS Indicator 5. Remote Sensor (SC-DC164/DC165 only) 8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) 9. EASY .Q Button 10. TFT LCD Screen 6. Internal MIC ENGLISH 14 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1.
1. MENU Button 2. DISPLA Y Button 3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 4. Built-In Speaker 5. MF/AF/MUL TI DISP . button 6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) 6. COLOR NITE (SC-DC163/DC164 only) 7. Charging Indicator 8. Jack Cover 9. USB Jack 10. A V Jack 1 1. DC IN Jack 12.
2. Focus Adjustment Knob 3. Viewfinder 6. Start/Stop Button 5. Power Switch 7. Zoom Lever 1. PHOTO Button 4. External MIC Jack 8. Disc Cover 9. Hand Strap ENGLISH 16 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. PHOTO Button page 97 2. Focus Adjustment Knob page 38 3.
1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. T ripod Receptacle 3. Memory Card Slot 4. Battery Release switch 5. Hand Strap Hook ENGLISH 17 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. T ripod Receptacle 3. Memory Card Slot 4. Battery Release switch 5.
1. ST ART/STOP 2. DISPLA Y 3. / (Skip) 4. (Stop) 5. (Play/Still) 6. MENU 7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK 8. PHOTO 9. W/T (Zoom) 10. / (Search) 1 1. | (Slow) 12. Q-MENU ENGLISH 18 Getting to Know Y our DVD Camcorder 1.
1 2 3 1 2 4 ENGLISH 19 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.
1 2 3 Battery Holder ENGLISH 20 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 .
ENGLISH 21 Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 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] .
ENGLISH 22 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.
ENGLISH 23 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 e. Completely used (Blinking) (The DVD Camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible.
ENGLISH 24 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.
Power Switch ENGLISH 25 Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder. - The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording.
2 1 5 4 3 ENGLISH 26 Preparation About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the [Power] switch and the [Mode] switch. Set the Operation Mode by adjusting [Power] switch and [Mode] switch before operating any functions.
3 Outdoor STBY SP 20 min Q.MENU Exit DIS Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Exposure - RW VR 0:00:00 <When the White Balance option in Camera mode was selected.> 4 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 1 STBY SP 20 min Off DIS Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Exposure Q.
OSD in Player Mode 27 25 26 24 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 ► 001 PB ZOOM 2.0x No disc ! A V IN 10 SP 28 - RW VR 0:00:00 ► ► 1 OSD in Camera Mode 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 7 1 3 4 5 12:00 AM JAN.
OSD in M.Player Mode 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 5/10 No memory card ! Slide 5 100-0005 4 5 6 7 8 OSD in M.Cam Mode 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 141 1 min No memory card ! W T 1 2 3 20 ENGLISH 29 Preparation OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode 1. Photo Quality page 95 2.
4 5 8 Adjust OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration JAN 01 2006 12 : 00 AM Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language D.
4 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonst.
4 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration ►On ►English ►Off Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Langua.
4 ►On ►On ►English Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Cam Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On M.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration ►On ►English ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Português C.
4 Mode OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration ►On ►English ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration 7 SAMSUNG Camcorder is .
6 Adjust OK Select MENU Exit 15 Camera Mode ►Display LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Display LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time ►Of f ENGLISH 36 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color) Adjusting the LCD Screen works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Display LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time ►Of f Move OK Select MENU Exit Off Date Time Date&Time Camera Mode ►Display LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time 6 ENGLISH 37 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Displaying the Date/Time (Date/T ime) The Date/Time function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.
ENGLISH 38 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Using the Viewfinder In the [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)] mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD Screen is closed. Adjusting the Focus The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images.
1 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH 39 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.
3 1 4 pickup lens ENGLISH 40 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Inserting and Removing a Disc When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover, do not apply excessive force. It may cause a malfunction. Y ou cannot open the disc cover while loading.
SP Disc is not formatted. Format? Video VR Cancel STBY <When a DVD-RW disc is formatted.> ENGLISH 41 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.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit ►SP ►Off Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit XP SP LP Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 7 STBY XP 10 min - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 42 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode .
REC 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:20 001 1 4 2 3 5 ENGLISH 43 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Co nn ect a p ower sou rce to t he D VD Camc orde r . p ages 21, 25 (A Battery Pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a disc.
4 3 3 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 44 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.
ENGLISH 45 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (not supplied) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Camcorder . Clearer sound can be recorded. Zooming In and Out The Zoom function works in both Camera Mode and M.
Hold down the [F ADE] button a. Fade Out Gradual disappearance Gradual appearance b. Fade In Release the [F ADE] button 6 STBY 0:00:40 20 min SP - RW VR REC 0:00:30 VR - RW 20 min SP 001 5.
3 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 47 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 .
3 <SC-DC163/DC164 only> 3 <SC-DC165 only> 4 STBY Color N.1/30 SP - RW VR 20 min 0:00:00 ENGLISH 48 Using the Color Nite Color Nite function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 Y ou can take a shot of an object in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors.
3 Color N.1/15 STBY SP 20 min - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 49 Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) The LED LIGHT function works only in Camera Mode . page 26 The LED LIGHT enables you to record a subject in dark places. The LED LIGHT can be used with Color Nite function only .
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit ►SP ►Off Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 7 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 50 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) The Wind Cut function works only in Camera Mode .
3 DIS Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Exposure Q.MENU Exit Off STBY SP 20 min - RW VR 0:00:00 5 Manual STBY SP 20 min Q.MENU Exit DIS Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Exposure - RW VR 0:00:00 6 S.
a b c d 3 3 4 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 Near Far ENGLISH 52 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.
STBY SP 20 min - RW VR 0:00:00 ENGLISH 53 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.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom ►Auto ►Auto ►Off ►Off ►Off ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode .
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom ►Auto ►Auto ►Off ►Off ►Off ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode .
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom Auto Indoor Outdoor Custom WB A 8 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 0:00:00 OK Select MENU Exit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ENGLISH 57 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.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom ►Auto ►Auto ►Off ►Off ►Off ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode .
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom 7 STBY 20 min SP - RW VR 16:9 Wide 0:00:00 ENGLISH 59 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) The 16:9 Wide function works only in Camera Mode .
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom ►Auto ►Auto ►Off ►Off ►Off ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On Camera.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom ►Auto ►Auto ►Off ►Off ►Off ►Off 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off 100x 200x.
Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Current T itle List/ T otal T itle List Previous Page Next Page Playlist Flower [1/7] Current Playlist/ T otal Playlist Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 62 DVD Camcorder: What’ s Title List and Playlist What’ s a Title List? The Title List displays multiple titles (scenes) that have been recorded.
5 ► 001 SP 0:00:01 - RW VR 4 Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Previous Page Next Page ► 001 SP 10 0:00:01 - RW VR ENGLISH 63 Playing Title Lists D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The recorded T itle List scenes are displayed as a thumbnail index (multiple images) on the LCD Screen.
ENGLISH 64 DVD Camcorder: Title List V arious Functions while in Player Mode D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL These functions works 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 65 DVD Camcorder: Title List Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (SC-DC164/DC165 only) Forward Slow Playback Press the [| ] button on the remote control during playback.
3 4 ► 001 PB ZOOM 2.0x SP 0:00:00 - RW VR ENGLISH 66 DVD Camcorder: Title List Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The PB Zoom function works only in Player Mode . page 26 The PB Zoom function enables you to magnify the playback.
4 Q.MENU Exit Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Delete Partial Delete Protect Title Name Title Info 6 Move OK Select Title Name Title Name:2006/01/01 Delete Space Done Back A B C D E a b c d e 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J f g h i j 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N O k l m n o + - * / ^ P Q R S T p q r s t ! ? ~ , .
4 Q.MENU Exit Title List [1/9] Delete Partial Delete Protect Title Name Title Info 5 Title List Title Info Title Name:Dolphin Protect Off Rec Date 2006.
4 Q.MENU Exit Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Select Delete Partial Delete Protect Title Name Title Info 5 Title List [1/9] Protect Move OK Select Execute Back 2006/01/01 6 Title List Protect Move OK Select Execute Back ENGLISH 69 DVD Camcorder: Title List Protecting a Title (Protect) D VD -RW/+RW/+R DL Protect function works only in Player Mode .
5 Title List [1/9] Delete 2006/01/01 Move OK Select Execute Back 6 Title List Delete Move OK Select Execute Back Delete? Y es No 4 Q.MENU Exit Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Select Delete Partial Delete .
4 Q.MENU Exit Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Delete Partial Delete Protect Title Name Title Info 5 Partial Delete 00:00:00 SP - RW 00:00:15 Start End Execute Back Play Pause Search 001 2006/01/01 9 Partial Delete 00:00:12 SP 00:00:15 Start End Execute Back Play Pause Search - RW 001 2006/01/01 1 1 Delete selected part ? Please confirm.
3 Playlist Previous Page Next Page 5 Q.MENU Exit Playlist New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 7 Title List New Playlist Add Back Previous Page Next Page Playlist Uninitialized [1/1 ] Move OK Select ENGLISH 72 Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) D VD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode .
5 Playlist Uninitialized [1/7] Q.MENU Exit New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 3 Playlist Uninitialized [1/7] Previous Page Next Page 9 Move OK Select Title Name Title Name : Flower_ A B C D E a b c d e 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J f g h i j 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N O k l m n o + - * / ^ P Q R S T p q r s t ! ? ~ , .
3 Title List 01/01/2006 [1/9] Previous Page Next Page 4 Playlist Flower [1/7] Previous Page Next Page 6 ► 0:00:01 - RW VR 10 ENGLISH 74 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 S creen.
5 Q.MENU Exit Playlist Flower [1/7] New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 3 Playlist Flower [1/7] Previous Page Next Page 6 Playlist Playlist Info Playlist Name:Flower Protect Off Rec Date 2006.
6 Playlist Delete Execute Back Flower [1/7] Move OK Select 7 Playlist Delete Move OK Select Execute Back Delete? Y es No 5 Playlist Flower [1/7] Q.MENU Exit Select New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Pl.
5 Playlist Flower [1/7] Q.MENU Exit New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 8 Playlist Scene Q.MENU Exit Back [1/7] Flower Add Delete Partial Delete Move 9 Title List Edit > A.
5 Playlist Flower [1/7] Q.MENU Exit New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 8 Playlist Scene Q.MENU Exit Back [1/9] Flower Add Delete Partial Delete Move 9 Playlist Edit > Mov.
5 Playlist Flower [1/7] Q.MENU Exit New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 8 Playlist Scene Q.MENU Exit Back [1/9] Flower Add Delete Partial Delete Move 9 Playlist Edit > Del.
5 Playlist Flower [1/7] Q.MENU Exit New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist Playlist Name Playlist Info 8 Playlist Scene Q.MENU Exit Back [1/9] Flower Add Delete Partial Delete Move 9 Partial Delete 00:00:0.
13 Partial Delete 00:00:10 SP 00:00:13 Start End Execute Back Play Pause Search - RW 001 Flower 14 Partial Delete 00:00:10 SP 00:00:13 Start End Execute Back Play Pause Search Delete selected part ? Please confirm. Y es No - RW 001 Flower ENGLISH 81 DVD Camcorder: Playlist 10.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc Format Disc Info 5 Disc lnfo Move OK Select MENU Exit Rename Back Disc Name: DVD-RW Disc T ype DVD-RW (Unfi.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinalize Disc Format Disc Info 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinalize Disc F.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc Format Disc Info 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Video Mode VR Mode Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc Format Disc Info - RW VR Disc format? (Video) All files will be deleted ! Y es No SP STBY Cannot edit in Camcorder .
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc Format Disc Info 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc.
PC DVD ENGLISH 86 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 finalized disc into the DVD drive of the PC. Starts DVD playback application software and the disc will play .
4 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Player Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc Format Disc Info Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinaliz e Disc.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Player Mode ►Record Rec Mode A V In/out ►SP ►Out 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Out A V In S-Video In Player Mode ►Record Rec Mode A V In/out 7 ► 001 A V In SP 0:00:10 - RW VR ENGLISH 88 DVD Camcorder: Connection Setting the A V In/Out (SC-DC165 only) A V In/Out function works only in Player Mode .
ENGLISH 89 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 NTSC compatible. page 1 19 We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the DVD Camcorder.
ENGLISH 90 DVD Camcorder: Connection Connecting to a TV which 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 Multi-A V cable. The yellow jack: Video The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono The red jack: Audio(R) 2.
ENGLISH 91 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/S jack to dub the recording from a disc onto a VCR tape. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] .
TV Signal flow Multi-A V Cable DVD Camcorder VCR or ENGLISH 92 DVD Camcorder: Connection Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video T ape onto a Disc (SC-DC165 only) The Recording (Copying) function works only in Player Mode .
ENGLISH 93 Digital Still Camera Mode Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) The Memory Card stores and manages Photo/Moving images recorded by the DVD Camcorder . Before inserting or ejecting the Memory Card, set the [Power] switch to [Off] and open the LCD Screen.
D CI M 1 00 S SD VC D CA M 00 01 D CA M 00 02 1 01 SS DV C . . . . ENGLISH 94 Digital Still Camera Mode 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.
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality File No. Super Fine Fine Normal 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality File No. ►Super Fine ►Series 7 141 1 min ENGLISH 95 Digital Still Camera Mode Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) Photo Quality function works in both Player Mode and M.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality File No. ►Super Fine ►Series 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Series Reset M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality File No. ENGLISH 96 Digital Still Camera Mode Setting the File Number (File No.) File Number setting works only in M.
4 Photo capture ENGLISH 97 Digital Still Camera Mode T aking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the 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 take photo images using the remote control.
Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 98 Digital Still Camera Mode Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) This function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can playback and view photo images recorded on the Memory Card. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD] .
5/10 Slide 100-0005 ENGLISH 99 Digital Still Camera Mode T o view a Slide Show 1. Use the [Joystick] to select a desired photo image, then press the [Joystick(OK)] . 2. Press the [ (S.SHOW) ] button in the single image display mode. All images will be played back consecutively for 2~3 seconds each.
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit Off On M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format 3 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page 7 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 100 Digital Still Camera Mode Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) The Protect function works only in M.
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format 3 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page 7 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Delete? Y es No Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 101 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) The Delete function works only in M.
6 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format 7 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Delete all? Y es No Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 102 Digital Still Camera Mode Deleting All Images at Once Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in p.
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format ►Off ►All Off 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark.
4 0:00:30 1 min REC ENGLISH 104 Digital Still Camera Mode Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the 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. The screen format of the moving image to be recorded is 720x480.
3 Movie 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 105 Digital Still Camera Mode Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card The Moving images playback function works only in M.Player Mode . page 26 Y ou can play the moving images on the Memory Card.
4 001 SP 0:00:01 - RW VR Photo capture 3 Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 106 Digital Still Camera Mode Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback D VD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL This function works only in Player Mode .
3 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page 9 Photo 100-0001 [1/10] 5 Previous Page Next Page 8 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►Memory Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format All Off All Files This File 005 ENGLISH 107 Digital Still Camera Mode Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) The Print Mark function works only in M.
ENGLISH 108 Digital Still Camera Mode Removing the Print Mark T o remove all Print Marks, select <All Off> . T o remove individual file’s Print Mark, select the file and set <This File> to <000> . Notes It operates identically in Single Display .
5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Computer Printer M.Player Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound USB Connect Language 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound USB Connect Language ►On ►Computer ►English 8 M.
2 M.Player Mode ►Pict Bridge Print Copies Date/Time 001 Previous Next 5/10 4 Off Date Time Date&Time M.Player Mode ►Pict Bridge Print Copies Date/Time Previous Next 5/10 ENGLISH 1 10 PictBridge™ Setting the Number of Prints 1. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Copies> , then press the [Joystick(OK)] .
ENGLISH 1 1 1 USB Interface 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 1 12 USB Interface 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 . Intel® Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.
5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Computer Printer M.Player Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound USB Connect Language 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit M.Player Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound USB Connect Language ►On ►Computer ►English ENGLISH 1 13 USB Interface Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) The USB Connect function works only in M.
ENGLISH 1 14 USB Interface Installing DV Media PRO Program Y ou need to install DV Media PRO Program to play back movie files recorded by the DVD Camcorder on your PC. Before your start! Turn on your PC. Exit all other applications running. Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive.
ENGLISH 1 15 USB Interface 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. Click <Quick Time> on the Setup screen.
ENGLISH 1 16 USB Interface Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the DVD Camcorder . (USB jack) If a PC is connected to the DVD Camcorder with a USB cable, only [Power] switch, [Mode] switch, [Zoom] lever can be operated.
1 2 ENGLISH 1 17 USB Interface 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. Y ou can use this DVD Camcorder as a PC Camera.
ENGLISH 1 18 USB Interface Using the USB Streaming Function This function works in both Camera and Player Modes . page 26 T o use USB streaming, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC. Y ou can view DVD Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming.
ENGLISH 1 19 Maintenance Using Y our DVD Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and color 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 120 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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 in <Camera/Player> Modes Display Blinking Informs that.
ENGLISH 121 T roubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in <M.Cam/M.Player> Modes Display Blinking Informs that... Action No memory card! Slow (M.Cam) - (M.Player) There is no Memory Card in the DVD Camcorder . Insert a Memory Card. Memory card full! Slow There is not enough memory to record.
ENGLISH 122 T roubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution Y ou cannot switch the DVD Camcorder on. Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power adapter .
ENGLISH 123 T roubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the [Start/Stop] button does not start recording. Check the [Power] switch is set to [ (Camera)]. There is not enough free space in the disc. Replace the disc with a new one or format the disc.
ENGLISH 124 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 recorded DVD-RW/+R W/-R/+R DL disc on a DVD player .
ENGLISH 125 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 Function .
ENGLISH 126 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 time 30 Remote Using the.
ENGLISH 127 Specifications Model Name: SC-DC163/DC164/DC165 System Video signal NTSC Picture Compression format MPEG-2 Audio Compression format DOLBY ® DIGIT AL STEREO CREA TOR Recording Quality XP (about 9Mbps), SP (about 6Mbps), LP (about 3Mbps) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (680k pixels) Lens F1.
ENGLISH 128 Index - A - Accessories ...................................... 13 Add .................................................... 77 AF/MF ............................................... 52 A V In/Out ........................................... 88 - B - Beep Sound .
ENGLISH 129 W arranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED W ARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.
ENGLISH 130 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www .
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ENGLISH THIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUF ACTURED BY : AD68-00993B RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipme.
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