Page 2 - Notices and Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions; ENGLISH
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 ...
Page 5 - USER INSTALLER CAUTION:; MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR; FCC Warning
ENGLISH 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 ...
Page 6 - Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance; Contents
Notes and Safety Instructions ............................. 6 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ............... 9 Features ............................................................................... 9 About Disc .......................................................................... 10 Disc ...
Page 10 - Notes and Safety Instructions; Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen; Note; Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens
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. 1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees with your finger...
Page 11 - Notes regarding the Disc Cleaning and Handling; fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly.
ENGLISH 7 Notes regarding the Disc Cleaning and Handling Take 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. Clean lightly from the cente...
Page 12 - Notes regarding DVD Camcorder; For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.; Servicing & Replacement Parts; Do not attempt to service this DVD Camcorder yourself.
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. Keep the DVD Camcorder away from...
Page 13 - Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder; Features
ENGLISH 9 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Features DVD Disc Camcorder DVD-VIDEO Title Production with 3 1/2inch (8cm) DVD- RW/+RW/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High Power Zoom Lens Offers you 30x (SC-DC163 only), 33x (SC-DC164/DC165 only) High Power Zoom Lens. USB Interface for Digital Ima...
Page 14 - About Disc; Playable Discs; long the data can be kept.; Bad; damage to the recorder arising from the misuse of discs.
ENGLISH 10 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder About Disc Playable Discs DVD-R / DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+ReWritable DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+R DL Unplayable Discs You may not use 5inch (12cm) CD/DVD discs. Unplayable 3 1/2inch (8cm) Discs - CD - CD...
Page 15 - Disc Type Description; You must format new disc before recording on it.
ENGLISH 11 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Disc Type Description Disc Type 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 1.4G 1.4G Formatting a new disc page 41 Auto Auto O O...
Page 16 - How to use the DVD Camcorder easily; Inserting and Formatting a Disc; Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting; Recording the Desired Image; - Discs must be finalized before they can be played on standard; Playing the finalized disc
ENGLISH 12 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder How to use the DVD Camcorder easily You can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder, most DVD players, and PCs after finalizing the disc. Step 1 Inserting and Formatting a Disc Selecting the desired disc and disc formatt...
Page 17 - Basic Accessories; Parts and accessories are available at your local; Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder
ENGLISH 13 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book/Quick Guide 6. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (SC-DC164/ DC165 only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remote Cont...
Page 18 - ACCESS Indicator
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 Your DVD Camcorder 1. ACCESS Indicator page 40 2. O...
Page 19 - Charging Indicator; Left Side View
1. MENU Button 2. DISPLAY Button 3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 4. Built-In Speaker 5. MF/AF/MULTI 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. AV Jack 11. DC IN Jack 12. VOL (-/+) Button 13. Function Buttons (bel...
Page 20 - Focus Adjustment Knob
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 Your DVD Camcorder 1. PHOTO Button page 97 2. Focus Adjustment Knob page 38 3. Viewfinder 4. External MIC Jack 5. Po...
Page 21 - Lithium Battery Cover
1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. Tripod Receptacle 3. Memory Card Slot 4. Battery Release switch 5. Hand Strap Hook ENGLISH 17 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. Tripod Receptacle 3. Memory Card Slot 4. Battery Release switch 5. Hand Strap Hook Usable Memory Cards SD MMC Memor...
Page 23 - Preparation; Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover; Hand Strap
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. - Press the [Zoom] lever...
Page 24 - Lithium Battery Installation; Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock; On
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. 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithi...
Page 25 - Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
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. Turn the [Power] switch to [Off] . 2. Attach the Battery Pack to the DVD Camcorder. 3....
Page 26 - Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type; Actual recording time depends on usage.; The amount of continuous recording time available depends on; - The type and capacity of the Battery Pack you are using.
ENGLISH 22 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...
Page 27 - Battery Level Display
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 possibl...
Page 28 - Maintaining the Battery Pack; The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.; Camera Mode; Make sure that the Battery Pack is fitted firmly into place.
ENGLISH 24 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. As the environmental t...
Page 29 - Connecting a Power Source; Using a Household Power Source
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. Using a Household Power Source Connect to a ...
Page 30 - About the Operating Modes; Mode Name; Using the Joystick
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. Each time you move the [Power] switch ...
Page 31 - Using the QUICK MENU; QUICK MENU is used to access DVD Camcorder functions by using the; The quick menu list will appear.
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.MENU...
Page 32 - Functions not marked with
OSD in Player Mode 27 25 26 24 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 ► 001 PB ZOOM 2.0x No disc ! AV IN 10 SP 28 -RW VR 0:00:00 ►► 1 OSD in Camera Mode 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 1413 1211 10 9 8 7 1 3 45 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 S.1/60 6 Sepia Color N. 1/30 STBY 0:00:00 001 No disc ! SP W T 20 min 20 -RW VR 2 2 6 16:9 W...
Page 33 - recordable photo images); Press the
OSD in M.Player Mode 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 5/10 No memory card ! Slide 5 100-0005 4 56 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. CARD (Memory Card) Indicat...
Page 34 - Initial Setting : System Menu Setting
4 5 8 Adjust OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration JAN 01 200612 : 00 AM Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration JAN 01 200612 : 00 AM Complete ! Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep...
Page 35 - Remote
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 Demonstration ►On ►On ►English ►Off ENGLISH 31 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Wireless Remot...
Page 36 - Beep Sound
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 Language Demonstration ENGLISH 32 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) The Be...
Page 37 - Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)
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.Cam Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Shutter Sound Language ENGLISH 33 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) The...
Page 38 - Language
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 Camera Mode ►System Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration ENGLISH 34 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting...
Page 39 - Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration); Demonstration
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 ... [Digital Camcorder] Demonstration ENGLISH 35 Initial Setting : Sys...
Page 40 - Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting
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 ►Off ENGLISH 36 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color) Adjusting the LCD Screen works i...
Page 41 - Notes
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Display LCD Bright LCD Color Date/Time ►Off 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/Time) The Date/Time functi...
Page 42 - DVD Camcorder: Before Recording; Using the Viewfinder; In the; Adjusting the Focus; Close the LCD Screen and pull out the Viewfinder.; be harmful, or cause temporary impairment.
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. Close the ...
Page 43 - Various Recording Techniques
1 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH 39 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. Ma...
Page 44 - Inserting and Removing a Disc; Inserting a Disc
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. You cannot open the disc cover while loading. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] and the [Power] sw...
Page 45 - When using a New Disc: Formatting a new Disc
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. For a DVD–R/+R DL disc: Fo...
Page 47 - DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording; Making your First Recording
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. Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder. pages 21, 25 (A Battery Pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a disc. page 40 2. Remove the Lens Cover. 3. Open the LCD Screen Set...
Page 48 - Camera
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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . 2. Se...
Page 49 - Using External Microphone
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.Cam Mode . page 26 Zooming i...
Page 50 - To Start Recording
Hold down the [FADE] button a. Fade Out Gradual disappearance Gradual appearance b. Fade In Release the [FADE] button 6 STBY 0:00:40 20 min SP -RW VR REC 0:00:30 VR -RW 20 min SP 001 5 001 -RW VR REC 0:00:20 20 min SP 4 3 STBY VR -RW 20 min SP 0:00:00 ENGLISH 46 DVD Camcorder: Basic Reco...
Page 54 - DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording
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 . page 26 Use the Wind ...
Page 55 - Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording
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.1/60 20 ENGLISH 51 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposu...
Page 56 - Auto Focus / Manual Focus; Auto Focus
a b c d 33 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...
Page 57 - Program AE
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. They give you creative control o...
Page 58 - Setting the Program AE
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 ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand/Snow...
Page 60 - Setting the Custom White Balance
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 Set White Balance ENGLISH 56 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the Custom White Balance You ...
Page 61 - Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect); Digital Effect
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. Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the ...
Page 62 - Selecting the Digital Effects
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 ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom Off Art Mosaic Sepia Nega Mirror 7 STBY ...
Page 64 - Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
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 Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom 7 STBY 20 min SP -RW VR 0:00:00 E...
Page 65 - Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom); Selecting the Digital Zoom
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 400x 1200x Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 16:9 Wide DIS Digital Zoom 7 STBY 20 min S...
Page 66 - DVD Camcorder: What’s Title List and Playlist; Once deleted, you cannot recover the title again.
Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Current Title List/ Total Title List Previous Page Next Page Playlist Flower [1/7] Current Playlist/ Total 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) tha...
Page 67 - Playing Title Lists; DVD Camcorder: Title List
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 DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The recorded Title List scenes are displayed as a thumbnail index (multiple images) on the LCD Screen. You can fi nd the desired scene quickly ...
Page 68 - Various Functions while in Player Mode; Player
ENGLISH 64 DVD Camcorder: Title List Various Functions while in Player Mode DVD-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. (SC-DC164/DC165 only) ...
Page 69 - Forward Slow Playback
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. - To resume normal playback, press the [ ] button.
Page 71 - Title Name
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 ! ? ~ , . U V W X Y u v...
Page 73 - Protect
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) DVD -RW/+RW/+R DL ...
Page 74 - Delete
5 Title List [1/9] Delete 2006/01/01 Move OK Select Execute Back 6 Title List Delete Move OK Select Execute Back Delete? Yes No 4 Q.MENU Exit Title List 2006/01/01 [1/9] Select Delete Partial Delete Protect Title Name Title Info ENGLISH 70 DVD Camcorder: Title List Deleting a Title (Delete) DVD -RW/...
Page 75 - Deleting a Section of a Title (Partial 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 11 Delete ...
Page 76 - DVD Camcorder: Playlist
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) DVD-RW(VR mode) This fun...
Page 77 - Playlist Name
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...
Page 78 - Playing the Playlist
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 DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 The Playlist scenes are displayed in the form of...
Page 84 - Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Edit Playlist - Partial Delete)
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 00:00:00 SP 00:00:13 Start End Execute Back Play Pause Search -RW 001 Flower ENGLISH 80 DVD Camcorder: Play...
Page 86 - DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Disc Manager Disc Finalize Disc Unfinalize Disc Format Disc Info 5 Disc lnfo Move OK Select MENU Exit Rename Back Disc Name: DVD-RW Disc Type DVD-RW (Unfinalized)Disc Format VR ModeUsed Space 00:02:20 Free Space 00:16:08 (SP) ENGLISH 82 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manag...
Page 90 - Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive; Playing back a finalized disc on a DVD Player/Recorder; To Playback a 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. Turn 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. If a DVD playback applicat...
Page 92 - DVD Camcorder: Connection
4 Move OK Select MENU Exit Player Mode ►Record Rec Mode AV In/out ►SP ►Out 5 Move OK Select MENU Exit Out AV In S-Video In Player Mode ►Record Rec Mode AV In/out 7 ► 001 AV In SP 0:00:10 -RW VR ENGLISH 88 DVD Camcorder: Connection Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC165 only) AV In/Out function works only...
Page 93 - Viewing Recordings on TV; Playing back on a TV Monitor
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 To play back a disc, the television must be NTSC compatible. page 119 We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for ...
Page 94 - Connecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input Jacks
ENGLISH 90 DVD Camcorder: Connection Connecting to a TV which 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 Multi-AV cable. The yellow jack: Video The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono The red jack: Audio(...
Page 95 - Copying a Disc onto a Tape
ENGLISH 91 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/S jack to dub the recording from a disc onto a VCR tape. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] . 2. Set the [Power] switch to [...
Page 97 - Digital Still Camera Mode; Memory Card Functions
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. Memory Card Fu...
Page 98 - Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card; Image Format; Photo Image
DCIM 100 SSDVCDCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 101SSDVC ... . 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. Do not place the Memory Card n...
Page 99 - Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality); Select the photo Quality
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 w...
Page 101 - Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card
4 Photo capture ENGLISH 97 Digital Still Camera Mode Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the 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.(SC-DC164/DC165 only) Audio will not be record...
Page 103 - To view a Slide Show
5/10 Slide 100-0005 ENGLISH 99 Digital Still Camera Mode To 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 e...
Page 104 - Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect)
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 functio...
Page 105 - Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete)
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? Yes No Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH 101 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) The Delete function works only in...
Page 106 - Deleting All Images at Once; Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in p.102.
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? Yes 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.102. 6. Move the [Joystic...
Page 108 - Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card; Saving Moving Images onto a Memory Card
4 0:00:30 1 min REC ENGLISH 104 Digital Still Camera Mode Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the 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 image to be recorded is 720x480...
Page 109 - Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card
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 You can play the moving images on the Memory Card. Stereo audio is played back at ...
Page 110 - Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback
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 DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL This function works only in Player Mode . page 26 If you press the [PHOTO] butto...
Page 112 - Removing the Print Mark
ENGLISH 108 Digital Still Camera Mode Removing the Print Mark To remove all Print Marks, select <All Off> . To remove individual file’s Print Mark, select the file and set <This File> to <000> . Notes It operates identically in Single Display. You can directly access the Print Ma...
Page 113 - PictBridgeTM; Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridgeTM; PictBridge
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.Player Mode ►Pict Bridge Print Copies Date/Time 5/10 Previous Next ENGLISH...
Page 114 - Setting the Number of Prints
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 110 PictBridge™ Setting the Number of Prints 1. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Copies> , then press t...
Page 115 - USB Interface; Using USB Interface; Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection; USB interface between the DVD Camcorder and a Mac is not possible.
ENGLISH 111 USB Interface 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 PC via a USB connection. If you transfer data to a...
Page 117 - USB Connect
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 113 USB Interface Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) The USB Con...
Page 118 - Installing DV Media PRO Program; Turn on your PC. Exit all other applications running.; Installing Driver - DV Driver and DirectX 9.0; Windows 98 SE users need to restart Windows.; Application Installation - Video Codec
ENGLISH 114 USB Interface Installing DV Media PRO Program You 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. The setup ...
Page 119 - Ulead Video Studio
ENGLISH 115 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. QuickTime is Apple’s technolo...
Page 120 - Connecting to a PC; Disconnecting the USB Cable
ENGLISH 116 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 c...
Page 121 - Using the PC Camera Function
1 2 ENGLISH 117 USB Interface 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 Camcorder as a PC Camera. When you connect to a...
Page 122 - Using the USB Streaming Function; Using the removable Disk Function
ENGLISH 118 USB Interface Using the USB Streaming Function This function works in both Camera and Player Modes . page 26 To use USB streaming, the DV Driver , Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC. You can view DVD Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming. ...
Page 123 - Maintenance; Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad; Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.; Power sources
ENGLISH 119 Maintenance Using Your 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 You can use your DVD Camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power adapter withi...
Page 124 - Troubleshooting; When there is dew condensation, put aside for a while before using
ENGLISH 120 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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... Action Slow ...
Page 126 - Symptom
ENGLISH 122 Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the DVD Camcorder on. Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power adapter. The DVD Camcorder shuts off automatically. Y...
Page 129 - Setting menu items
ENGLISH 125 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 53 White Balance Setting White Balance 55 Digital Effect Setting the Digital special effect 57 ...
Page 130 - “Memory Stick” and “
ENGLISH 126 Troubleshooting 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 remote control 31 Beep Sound Setting the Beep sound 32 Shutter Sound Setting the Shutter sound...
Page 131 - Specifications
ENGLISH 127 Specifications Model Name: SC-DC163/DC164/DC165 System Video signal NTSC 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 (about 6Mbps), LP (about 3Mbps) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Dev...
Page 132 - Index
ENGLISH 128 Index - A - Accessories ...................................... 13 Add .................................................... 77 AF/MF ............................................... 52 AV In/Out ........................................... 88 - B - Beep Sound ..................................
Page 133 - SAMSUNG; Labor
ENGLISH 129 Warranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due...
Page 134 - Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
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.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) w...
Page 136 - THIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:; RoHS compliant; If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung
ENGLISH THIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: AD68-00993B 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 Chrom...