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Digital Video Camcorder
SC-D463(B)/D465(B)
SC-D463(B)/D465(B)
AF Auto Focus
AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device
CCD
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCD
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this Instruction Book thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
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.
AD68-00971Y
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ........................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder .............................. 11 Features ............................................................................................................... 11 ...............................................................................................................................11 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .......................................................
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ENGLISH Contents Basic Recording ............................................................ 35 ....................................................................................................................35 Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35 ..................................................................................................................35 Adjusting the Focus...............................
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ENGLISH Contents Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................64 ................................................................................................................64 Selecting the Digital Effects..............................................................................65 ..........................................................................................................65 Zooming In and Out with Digital
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ENGLISH Contents Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................90 ................................................................................................................90 Select the Image Quality ..................................................................................90 ..........................................................................................................90 Number of Images on the Memory Card
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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 Camcorder. 1 1. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. 2. Standard recording using the LCD 2 screen. Open the LCD screen with your finger. LCD open 3. Recording when looking at the LCD 3. screen from the top. 3 4. Recording when looking at the LCD 4. screen from the front.
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other DVD programme materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Notes regarding Moisture Condensation 1. 1. A sudden rise
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Battery Pack Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer. Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when CAMERA you are not operating it. STBY 5 If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes w
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the Lens Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder 1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing 1. towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight 2. or near a window exposed to sunlight. 3. 2. Do
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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The camcorder’s built-in lithium battery maintains the clock function 1. and user settings, even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. 3 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 3 months under normal operation from the time of installation. 3. / 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2005 indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2005 when you set the
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List. Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer IEEE1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, DV making it possible to produce or edit various images. USB I
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N O I S R E V N O C ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord Basic Accessories 1. (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. 2. AC Power Adapter AA-E8 (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 3. 4. Multi-AV Cable 4. (Audio/Video/S-Video 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. USB Cable S- Cable) (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Lens 6. EASY.Q button 2. LED Light (SC-D465(B) only) 7. TFT LCD Screen 3. Remote Sensor (SC-D465(B) only) 8. IEEE1394 Jack 4. Hand Strap Hook 9. USB Jack 10. AV/S-Video Jack 5. Internal MIC 11. Jack Cover 1. Lens 7. TFT LCD Screen 1. 7. TFT LCD 2. LED Light (see page 49) 8. IEEE1394 Jack 2. LED 49 8. IEEE1394 (SC-D465(B) only) 9. USB Jack ( SC-D465(B)) 9. USB 3. Remote Sensor 10. AV/S-Video Jack 3. 10. AV/S- (SC-D465(B) only) 11. Ja
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 4. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. Viewfinder 1. Speaker 6. Function buttons FADE BLC 2. Mode Switch S.SHOW MULTI REC SEARCH 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM 3. DISPLAY 1. Speaker 1. 2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) 2. MEMORY/TAPE / 3. DISPLAY (see page 25) 3. DISPLAY 25 4. 4. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. 5. Viewfinder 6. 6. Function buttons PLAYER ( ) CAMERA ( ) M.Player ( ) PLAYER CAMERA M.Player - EASY.Q - - EASY.Q - : REW REC SEARCH - REV : REW REC SEARCH – R
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 7. Zoom Lever 2. MENU button 8. PHOTO button 9. External MIC 10. Cassette Door 3. Start/Stop button 4. Power Switch 5. DC Jack 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Menu selector VOL/MF 6. TAPE EJECT / 2. MENU button 7. Zoom Lever 7. 3. Start/Stop button 8. PHOTO button 8. PHOTO 2. MENU (see page 67) 67 4. Power Switch 3. Start/Stop / (CAMERA or PLAYER) 9. External MIC 9. 5. DC Jack 10. Cassett
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 5. Battery Release 1. Memory Card Slot 2. Charging indicator 3. RESET button 4. Tripod Receptacle 1. Memory Card Slot 1. 2. Charging indicator 2. 3. RESET button (see page 52) 3. RESET 52 4. Tripod Receptacle 4. 5. Battery Release 5. Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) SC-D463(B) only SC-D465(B) only SC-D463(B) SC-D465(B) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO PRO SD/MMC SD/MMC 16 16
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SC-D465(B) only) ( SC-D465(B)) 1. PHOTO 18. DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB 15. DATE/TIME 7. (FF) 14. (SLOW) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. / (Direction) 10. / 1. PHOTO (see page 67) 1. PHOTO 67 10. / (Direction) 72 (see page 72) 2. START/STOP 2. START/STOP / 11. F.ADV 73 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 43) 3. SELF TIMER 12. ( ) 12. (STO
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ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 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 Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - ZOOM Start/Stop - Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the / position of your hand. Hand Strap 1. Insert the Hand strap into the 1 2 3 1. Hand strap hook on the front side of the Camcorder and pull its end through the hook. 2.
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ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation (SC-D465(B) only) ( SC-D465(B)) Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ ✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when: - You purchase the Camcorder. ✤ - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery ✤ holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery. [ Notes ] The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction. Do n
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ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder. - The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor recording. - The Battery pack: used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the 1. AC Cord. 2. 2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket. [ Notes ] AA-E8 You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power Switch Power adapter. The plug and wall socket type may differ accor
