Samsung SC-DC163 Setup guide

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DVD Camcorder

SC-DC163/DC164/DC165

AF Auto Focus

COD 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.

[ US PATENT 4415844 J

Use only approved battery packs.

Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.

Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to

us ng unapproved batteres. _/Rw Dw+r_w,_aI,Ee DVD+__L

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Notices and Safety instructions

ShockHazardMarkingandAssociatedGraphical Symbols Thissymbolisintendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceof

Explanationof SafetyRelatedSymbols

un[nsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock

to persons

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appNance

WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This

Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

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.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet. Consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cartlapparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ...................

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped,

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Notices and Safety 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. VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to

protect itfrom overheating. These openings must not be

blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a

bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator

or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have

been adhered to.

17. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the

type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance

dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended

to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to

the operating instructions.

19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs,

convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the unit.

20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system

is grounded to provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides

information with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and

supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of

antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See figure below.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized

2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,

contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat

the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Notices and Safety instructions

2t. 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-%e 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:

Donot overloadwall outlets andextensioncordsas thiscan

result ina riskof fireor electricshock.

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 spiltage 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 normatly 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 orthe 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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Notices and Safety instructions

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:

_LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR

FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org,

eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864)

NOTE: This equipmeet has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15of 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 ofthe 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 hel

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, DC. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

CC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

FCC ID : A3L06RAINBOW1

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

interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Features ............................................................................... 9

About Disc .......................................................................... 10

DiscType Description .......................................................... 11

Howto use the DVD Camcorder easily.............................. 12

Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder ................ 13

Front & LeftView ................................................................ 14

Left Side View..................................................................... 15

Right & TopView ................................................................ 16

Rear & Bottom View .......................................................... 17

Remote Control (SC-DC164/DC165 only).......................... 18

Usingthe Hand Strap & Lens Cover .................................. 19

Lithium Battery installation ................................................. 20

Usingthe Lithium Ion Battery Pack .................................... 21

Connecting a Power Source............................................... 25

About the Operating Modes ............................................... 26

Usingthe Joystick .............................................................. 26

Usingthe QUICK MENU .................................................... 27

OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode ....28

OSD (On Screen Display)in MCam Mode/M.PlayerMode.... 29

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off.................... 29

Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ............................................. 30

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance

(Remote) (SC-DC164/DC165 only) .................................... 3t

Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) .............................. 32

Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)........................ 33

Selecting the OSD Language (Language) ......................... 34

Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) ...................... 35

Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color) ........... 36

Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time)................................ 37

Using the Viewfinder ........................................................... 38

Various Recording Techniques ........................................... 39

inserting and Removing a Disc .......................................... 40

Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) ............................ 42

Making your First Recording .............................................. 43

Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode).......... 44

Using External Microphone ................................................ 45

Zooming In and Out............................................................ 45

Using the Fade In andOut (FADE) .................................... 46

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) .................... 47

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Usingthe Color Nite ........................................................... 48 Deleting a Title (Delete) ................................................... 70

Usingthe LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) ............................ 49 Deleting a Section of a Title (Partial Delete) ...................... 71

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ................................... 50

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

(Shutter/Exposure) ............................................................. 51

Auto Focus /Manual Focus................................................ 52

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)... 53

Setting the White Balance (White Batance) ....................... 55

Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) .............................. 57

Setting the 16:9Wide mode (16:9 Wide) ........................... 59

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ........................... 60

Zooming Inand Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ....... 61

_"Title"List?'" ............................................................" " " ' " " " ;What's'a

What's a Playlist? .............................................................. 62

Playing Title Lists ............................................................. 63

Adjusting the Volume ......................................................... 63

Various Functions while in Player Mode ........................... 64

Zooming during Playback (PBZOOM) .............................. 66

Renaming a Title (Title Name) ........................................... 67

Title Information (Titletnfo) ................................................ 68

Protecting aTitle (Protect) ................................................. 69

Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ............................. 72

Renaming a Playlist (Playlist Name) ................................. 73

Playing the Playlist ............................................................ 74

Playlist information (Playtist Info) .................................... 75

Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ................................................ 76

Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add) .................... 77

Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist

(Edit Playtist-Move) ......................................................... 78

Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playtist-Detete) ......._. 79

Deleting a Section of a Playtist

(Edit Playtist- Partial Delete) ............................................. 80

Disc Information (Disc Info) ............................................... 82

Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) ....................... 83

Finalizing aaDiscDiSC(Disc(DiSCFinalize)FormattingFormat) ......................................84....................................__85

Playing Back on a PCwith DVD drive ................................ 86

Playing back afinalized disc on a DVD Player/Recorder _ 86

Unfinalizing a Disc (Disc Unfinalize) ................................ 87

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Contents

Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC165 only).............................. 88

Viewing Recordings onTV ................................................. 89

Copying a Disc onto aTape................................................ 91

Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape

onto a Disc (SC-DC165 only) ........................................... 92

Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card)

(not supplied).................................................................... 93

Memory Card Functions ............................................... 93

inserting a Memory Card ............................................. 93

Ejecting a Memory Card ............................................. 93

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ......... 94

Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) ...................... 95

Setting the File Number (File No.) .................................... 96

Taking a Photo image (JPEG) on the Memory Card .......... 97

Viewing Photo images (JPEG)........................................... 98

Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) ................... 100

DeletingFormattingthe Memory Card (Format)............................. 1o3PhotoImages and Moving Images (Delete)....... 101

RecordingMoving images (MPEG) on the MemoryCard ... 104

Playingthe Moving images (MPEG)on theMemory Card... 105

Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during

DVDplayback ................................................................ 106

Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)......................... 107

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Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridgeTM.................. 109

Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) .................... 109

Setting the Number of Prints........................................ 110

Setting the Date/Time imprint Option. ........................ 110

Printing images......................................................... 110

Canceling the Printing............................................... 110

Using USB Interface ......................................................... 111

Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) ........................ 113

installing DV Media PRO Program.................................. 114

Ulead Video Studio............................................................ 115

Connecting to a PC ........................................................ 116

Disconnecting the USB Cable ..................................... 116

Using the PC Camera Function .................................. 117

Using the USB Streaming Function ............................ 118

Using the removable Disk Function ............................. 118

Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ................................. 119

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Troubleshooting ................................................................ 120

Setting menu items........................................................... 125

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Notes and Safety instructions

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 DVDCamcorder.

1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees with your finger.

2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play.

• If you rotate the LCD Screen 180degrees to the lens

side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out.

• This is convenient during playback operations.

Refertopage36toadjustbrightnessandcoloroftheLCDScreen.

1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside ofthe Viewfinder or the Lens. Take pictures ofthe sun only in low

light conditions, such as at dusk.

normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

3. Do not pick upthe DVD Camcorder by holding the

Viewfinder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack.

4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.

2. The LCD Screen has been manufactured usinghighprecisiontechnology. __'_J/d X__ O]d_

However,there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in _)_

color) that appear on the LCD Screen. These dots are ,,',

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