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DVD Camcorder
SC-DC163/DC164/DC165
Auto Focus
AF
Charge Coupled Device
CCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LCD
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
US PATENT 4415844
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to
using unapproved batteries.
D V D + R e W r i t a b l e DVD+R DL
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that CAUTION may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to persons. DO NOT OPEN Explanation of Safety Related Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION important operating
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, 16. VENTILATION: convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from Slots and openings in
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 21. LIGHTNING: 26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long servicing to qualified service personnel under the following periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect conditions: the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damage
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug against harmful interference in a residential installation. adapter should be used
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions .............................6 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting ................30 Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ............................................. 30 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ...............9 (Remote) (SC-DC164/DC165 only) .................................... 31 Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) .............................. 32 Features ...................................
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ENGLISH Contents Using the Color Nite ........................................................... 48 Deleting a Title (Delete) ..................................................... 70 Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) ............................ 49 Deleting a Section of a Title (Partial Delete) ...................... 71 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording .............50 DVD Camcorder: Playlist ....................................72 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ..........................
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ENGLISH Contents DVD Camcorder: Connection .............................88 PictBridge™ .......................................................109 Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC165 only) .............................. 88 Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridge™ .................. 109 Viewing Recordings on TV ................................................. 89 Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) ..................... 109 Copying a Disc onto a Tape .............................................
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ENGLISH Contents Troubleshooting ................................................120 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 120 Setting menu items ........................................................... 125 Specifications ....................................................127 Index ...................................................................128 Warranty (SEA users only) ...............................129 5
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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. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out. This is convenient during playback o
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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 center of a disc to the outside edge. Circling or cleaning too hard may create scratches on the disc and further cause the disc to play abnormally. Do not use benzene, thin
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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 rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the DVD Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. A sudden rise in atmosph
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Features DVD Disc Camcorder Various Digital Effects DVD-VIDEO Title Production with 3 1/2inch (8cm) DVD- The Digital Effects allow you to give your recordings a RW/+RW/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. special look. High Power Zoom Lens Back Light Compensation (BLC) Offers you 30x (SC-DC163 only), 33x (SC-DC164/DC165 The BLC function compensates for the bright background only) High Power Zoom Lens. behind a subject you’re recording. USB Interfa
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder About Disc Playable Discs DVD-R / DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) D V D + R e W r i t a b l e 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-R - CD-RW - DVD-ROM - DVD+R (Single Layer) - DVD-RAM - DVD-R(Dual Layer) Floppy Disk, MO, MD, iD, LD Notes We are not responsible for the life span of the recording based on the qualit
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Disc Type Description DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW Disc Type DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) (3 1/2inch (8cm)) (3 1/2inch (8cm)) (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 Recording page 43 O O O O O Rewrite X X O O O Playback on other DVD Players O O X O O (Finalize ) page 86 Playback on other DVD Recorders page 86 O O O O O Additional rec
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ENGLISH 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 formatting page 41 Step 2 Recording the Desired Image Step 3 Editing Recorded Images You may edit only in DVD-RW (VR Mode). page 71 Playing the finalized disc Step 4 Finalizing a Disc Disc Type Mode Player/Re
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD Camcorder. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord Basic Accessories (SB-LSM80) (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord AD43-00136A AD44-00090A AD39-00076A 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book/Quick Guide 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book/ 6. Lithium Batteri
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Front & Left View 7. QUICK MENU Button 1. ACCESS Indicator 8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) 2. OPEN Switch 9. EASY.Q Button 3. Lens 10. TFT LCD Screen 4. LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) 5. Remote Sensor (SC-DC164/DC165 only) 6. Internal MIC 1. ACCESS Indicator page 40 7. QUICK MENU Button page 27 2. OPEN Switch page 40 8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) page 26 3. Lens 9. EASY.Q Button page 44 4. LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) page 49 10. TFT LCD Scr
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Left Side View 1. MENU Button 2. DISPLAY Button 7. Charging Indicator 3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 8. Jack Cover 4. Built-In Speaker 9. USB Jack 10. AV Jack 5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. button 11. DC IN Jack 6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) 6. COLOR NITE (SC-DC163/DC164 only) 12. VOL (-/+) Button 13. Function Buttons (below) 1. MENU Button 11. DC IN Jack 2. DISPLAY page 29 12. VOL (-/+) Button 3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 13. Function Buttons M.Player Mode :
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Right & Top View 1. PHOTO Button 7. Zoom Lever 2. Focus Adjustment Knob 3. Viewfinder 8. Disc Cover 4. External MIC Jack 5. Power Switch 9. Hand Strap 6. Start/Stop Button 1. PHOTO Button page 97 6. Start/Stop Button 2. Focus Adjustment Knob page 38 7. Zoom Lever 3. Viewfinder 8. Disc Cover 4. External MIC Jack 9. Hand Strap 5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/ (Camera)/ (Player)) 16
