Samsung DC171BI - Manuals

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

7 ENGLISH Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling  Take 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.  Clean lightly from the cen...

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. Keep the DVD Camcorder away from...

9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Features  DVD Disc Camcorder DVD-VIDEO recording with 8cm DVD-RW/+RW/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 Len...

10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your 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/+RW disc (not supplied). Please check whether your disc is proper for use.  You may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.  Unusable 8cm di...

11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Which discs recorded on the DVD Camcorder can be played in DVD players/recorders/drives? Discs must be finalised before they can be played on common DVD player/recorders. Finalising is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded playable on comm...

12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder PH OT O How to use the DVD Camcorder easily You 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. Recording  Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting  page 4...

13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) 3. AV Cable 4. Instruction Book 5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 6. R...

14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your 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. Internal MIC 7. EASY.Q Button  page 45 8. Q.ME...

15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1. Built-In Speaker2. LCD ENHANCER Button  page 39 3. Zoom (W/T)/VOL (  /  ) Button  page 46/64 4. Record Start/Stop Button  page 44 5. MENU Button6. DISPLAY Button  page 29 7. C.NITE/LIGHT/S.SHOW Button (VP-DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)...

16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1. PHOTO Button (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only)  page 94 2. Focus Adjustment Knob  page 39 3. Viewfinder4. Record Start/Stop Button  page 44 5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/ (Camera)/ (Player)) 6. USB Jack (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ ...

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. - Press the [Zoom] lever and [Record...

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, wi...

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. Turn the [Power] switch to [OFF] . 2. Attach the Battery Pack to the DV...

22 ENGLISH Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type  If you close the LCD Screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder switches on automatically.  The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.  The continuous recording time...

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 p...

24 ENGLISH Preparation Maintaining the Battery Pack  Please refer to the Table 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. The continuous recordi...

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. - The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to...

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 on...

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. Functions available using the Q.MENU are as below: <Camera Mode> DISProgram AEWhite...

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. Shutter Speed  page 5...

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 Time (Recordable time of moving images) 4. CARD (Memory Card) Indicator 5. Image ...

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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DIS...

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.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode .  page 26  The Remote function allows you to enable ...

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  You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DI...

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  You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the [PHOTO] button...

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  You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] o...

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.  page 41  Demo...

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  Your DVD Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch (VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC173(i) only) / 2.7 inch wide (VP...

ENGLISH 39 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Using the Viewfinder  You 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 i...

ENGLISH 40 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Various Recording Techniques  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. Upward recording. Making a rec...

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. It may cause a malfunction.  You cannot open the disc cover while loading.  Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575...

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: You are prompted with the <Disc is not ...

ENGLISH 44 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder.  pages 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] . (VP-DC173(i)/D...

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.  You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.  Use these features for differ...

ENGLISH 47 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using the Fade In and Out (FADE)  The Fade function works only in Camera Mode .  page 26  You 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. To Star...

ENGLISH 49 Using the Colour Nite  Colour Nite function works only in Camera Mode .  page 26  You 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.  Please disable 16:9 Wide mode to use t...

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. - When the Wind Cut is on, so...

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.  Manual focusing may be ne...

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.  <A...

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 ...

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.  You may select the appropriate White ...

ENGLISH 57 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the Custom White Balance  You 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. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)...

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.  Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that ...

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 pre...

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)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i) only) or 26x (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only) is achieve...

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 agai...

ENGLISH 64 Playing Title Scenes DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The recorded title scenes are displayed as a thumbnail index (multiple images) on the LCD Screen. You 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 Various Functions while in Player Mode DVD-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. (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i...

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. When the number 2 appear...

ENGLISH 67 DVD Camcorder Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) DVD -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. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Play...

ENGLISH 68 DVD Camcorder Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete) DVD-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). You should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode bef...

ENGLISH 69 Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) DVD-RW(VR mode)  This function works only in Player Mode .  page 26  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). You should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording.  page 42 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175...

ENGLISH 70 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Playing the Playlist DVD-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 Screen. If the LCD Screen is closed, you can view the recording through the viewfi nder. Use th...

ENGLISH 73 DVD Camcorder: Playlist Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Scene-Move) DVD-RW(VR mode)  This function works only in Player Mode .  page 26  You can change the order of scene playing within a playlist.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). You shou...

ENGLISH 77 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Disc Information (Disc Info) DVD-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] . (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175...

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. Turn 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.  If DVD playback application does ...

ENGLISH 83 DVD Camcorder: Connection Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only)  AV In/Out function works only in Player Mode .  page 26  AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources. Also you can send your videos to external devices to record ...

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  To play back a disc, the television must be PAL compatible.  page 115  We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for t...

ENGLISH 85 DVD Camcorder: Connection Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks  You can connect your DVD Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the DVD Camcorder to your VCR with the AV cable.  The yellow jack: Video  The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono  The red jack: Audio(R) 2. C...

ENGLISH 86 DVD Camcorder: Connection Copying a Disc onto a Tape  The copying function works only in Player Mode .  page 26  Connect your DVD Camcorder to a VCR using the AV jack to dub the recording from a disc onto a VCR tape.  Set the <AV In/Out> to <Out> before copying to an exter...

ENGLISH 87 DVD Camcorder: Connection Using the Voice Plus  The Voice 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.  When you want to copy a DVD onto other AV devices (DVD Recorder, VCR), you c...

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 memo...

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.  Do not place the Memory Ca...

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  You can select the quality of a photo image to be recorded. Select the Photo Quality 1...

ENGLISH 92 Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only)  Photo Size function works only in M.Cam Mode .  page 26  You 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)] . 3. Press the [MENU] button. ...

ENGLISH 94 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card  You may take photo images while in M.Cam Mode and store the images on the Memory Card.  page 26  You can take photo images using the remote control. (VP-DC172W/D...

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  You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute format, all images includin...

ENGLISH 97 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete)  The Delete function works only in M.Player Mode .  page 26  You 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.  An imag...

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] .  The message <Delete all?> is ...

ENGLISH 100 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card  You can record moving images while in M.Cam Mode .  page 26  You can record moving images with audio on the Memory Card.  The screen format of the moving im...

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  You can play the moving images stored on a Memory Card. Stereo audio is played ...

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 DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  This function works only in Player Mode .  page 26  If you press the [PHOTO] button during DVD disc playback, the disc stop...

ENGLISH 104 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Removing the Print Mark To remove all Print Marks, select <All Off> . To remove an individual file’s Print Mark, select the file and set <This File> to <000> . Notes  You can directly access t...

ENGLISH 105 PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge™  PictBridge function works only in M.Player Mode .  page 26  By connecting the DVD Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the Me...

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] . Setting the Da...

ENGLISH 107 USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Using USB Interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection  The DVD Camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification)  You can transfer a recorded file in memory Card to a...

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.Player Mode .  page 26  Using the USB cable, you can connect your DVD Camcorder to a computer to copy your moving images and photo images...

ENGLISH 110 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 insert...

ENGLISH 112 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. 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 cabl...

ENGLISH 113 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  To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.  You can use this DVD ...

ENGLISH 114 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  To use USB streaming, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.  You can vi...

ENGLISH 115 Maintenance Using Your 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  You can use your DVD Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power adapter with...

ENGLISH 116 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting  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... Action Slow ...

ENGLISH 118 Troubleshooting  If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service certre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the DVD Camcorder on.  Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power adapter.  Replace it with a fully charged charged batt...

ENGLISH 121 Troubleshooting 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  54 White Balance Setting White Balance   56 Digital Effect Setting the Digital special effect ...

ENGLISH 122 Troubleshooting 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  Using the remote control     31 Beep Sound Setting the Beep sound     32 Shutter Sound* Setting the Shu...

ENGLISH 123 Miscellaneous Information Disc Type Description Disc Type DVD-R (8cm) DVD+R DL (8cm) DVD-RW (8cm) DVD+RW (8cm) Mode – – VR (Video Recording) Video – Capacity 1.4G 2.6G 1.4G 1.4G 1.4G Formatting a new disc   page 42 Auto Auto O  O  Recording  page 44 O O O O O Rewrite X X O O O Playb...

ENGLISH 124 Specifications Model Name: VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi System Video signal PAL Picture Compression format MPEG-2 Audio Compression format D O L B Y ® D I G I TA L S T E R E O C R E AT O R Recording Quality XP (about 9Mbps), SP (a...

ENGLISH 125 Index - A - Accessories ...................................... 13 Add .................................................... 72 AF/MF ................................................ 53 AV In/Out ........................................... 83 - B - Beep Sound .................................

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 pu...

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.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.sam...

ENGLISH THIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6 )...