Samsung SC-DC165 Owner's Manual

DVD+ReWritable DVD+R DLAD68-00993GENGLISHDVD CamcorderSC-DC163/DC164/DC165AF Auto FocusCCD Charge Coupled DeviceLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayOwner’s

ENGLISH10Getting to Know Your DVD CamcorderUsable DiscsUsable discs and logosDVD-R / DVD-RW (3 1/2inches (8cm))DVD+RW (3 1/2inches (8cm))DVD+ReWritabl

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode►MemoryDeleteDelete AllProtectPrint MarkFormat►Off►All Off 5 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode►

40:00:3016 minREC ENGLISH101Digital Still Camera ModeRecording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card You can record moving images while in M.Cam

3Movie100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH102Digital Still Camera ModePlaying the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card The moving

4001SP0:00:01-RWVRPhoto capture3Title List2006/01/01 [1/9] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH103Digital Still Camera ModeRecording Still images on

3Photo100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page 9Photo100-0001 [1/10]5 Previous Page Next Page 8 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode

ENGLISH105Digital Still Camera ModeRemoving the Print MarkTo remove all Print Marks, select <All Off>.To remove an individual file’s Print Mark,

5 Move OK Select MENU ExitComputerPrinterM.Player Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundUSB ConnectLanguage4 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode

2M.Player Mode ►Pict BridgePrintCopiesDate/Time001 Previous Next 5/104OffDateTimeDate&TimeM.Player Mode ►Pict BridgePrintCopies

ENGLISH108USB InterfaceUsing USB InterfaceTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection The DVD Camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 stand

ENGLISH109USB InterfaceNotes On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. On a slower PC

ENGLISH11Getting to Know Your DVD CamcorderDisc Type DescriptionDisc TypeDVD-R (3 1/2inches (8cm))DVD+R DL (3 1/2inches (8cm))DVD-RW (3 1/inches (8c

5 Move OK Select MENU ExitComputerPrinterM.Player Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundUSB ConnectLanguage4 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode

ENGLISH111USB InterfaceInstalling DV Media PRO Program You need to install DV Media PRO Program to play back movie files recorded by the DVD Camcorde

ENGLISH112USB InterfaceApplication Installation – Photo Express1. Click <Photo Express> on the Setup screen. It is a photo editing tool that a

ENGLISH113USB InterfaceConnecting to a PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jac

12ENGLISH114USB InterfaceUsing the PC Camera Function This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driv

ENGLISH115USB InterfaceUsing the USB Streaming Function This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. page 26 To use USB streaming, t

ENGLISH116MaintenanceUsing Your DVD Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. Before using your DVD Camcorde

ENGLISH117TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save y

ENGLISH118TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in <M.Cam/M.Player> ModesDisplay Blinking Informs that... ActionNo memory card!Slow (M.Cam)-

ENGLISH119Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.Symptom Explanatio

ENGLISH12Getting to Know Your DVD CamcorderHow to use the DVD Camcorder easilyYou can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD

ENGLISH120TroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the [Start/Stop] button does not start recording. Check the [Power] switch is set to

ENGLISH121TroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPlayback screen interrupted unexpectedly. Check the Power supply (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapt

ENGLISH122TroubleshootingSetting menu itemsMain MenuSub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCameraModePlayerModeM.CamModeM.PlayerModeCameraProgram AESelec

ENGLISH123TroubleshootingMain MenuSub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCameraModePlayerModeM.CamModeM.PlayerModeSystemClock Set Setting the date/time

ENGLISH124SpecificationsModel Name: SC-DC163/DC164/DC165SystemVideo signalNTSCPicture Compression format MPEG-2Audio Compression formatD O L B Y® D

ENGLISH125Index- A -Accessories ...13Add ...

ENGLISHContact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEIf you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.R

ENGLISHTHIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:ENGLISHRoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substance

ENGLISH13Getting to Know Your DVD CamcorderBasic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE)3. Multi-AV Cabl

2. OPEN Switch3. Lens4. LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only)7. QUICK MENU Button1. ACCESS Indicator5. Remote Sensor (SC-DC164/DC165 only)8. Joystick (Up/Down/

1. MENU Button2. DISPLAY Button3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD)4. Built-In Speaker5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. Button6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only)6. COLOR NIT

2. Focus Adjustment Knob3. Viewfinder6. Start/Stop Button5. Power Switch7. Zoom Lever1. PHOTO Button4. External MIC Jack8. Disc Cover9. Hand StrapENGLI

1. Lithium Battery Cover2. Tripod Receptacle 3. MULTI CARD SLOT 4. Battery Release switch5. Hand Strap HookENGLISH17Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

1. START/STOP2. DISPLAY3. /(Skip)4.  (Stop)5.  (Play/Still)6. MENU7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK8. PHOTO9. W/T (Zoom)10. /(Search)11. |

1231 2 4ENGLISH19PreparationUsing the Hand Strap & Lens CoverIt is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before

Notes and Safety Instructions ...6Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ...

1 2 3Battery HolderENGLISH20PreparationLithium Battery InstallationLithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock1. Remove the Battery Pack from

<Charging indicator>5Power SwitchENGLISH21PreparationUsing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 (not supplied) Battery Pack

ENGLISH22Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type If you close the LCD Screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder switches on automatically. T

ENGLISH23PreparationBattery Level DisplayThe battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery Pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20

ENGLISH24PreparationMaintaining the Battery Pack Please refer to the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous recording time. The recording time

Power SwitchENGLISH25PreparationConnecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder.- The AC

Mode Name <Camera Mode> <Player Mode> <M.Cam Mode> <M.Player Mode>[Power] Switch[Mode] Switch M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode

3OutdoorSTBYSP30 minQ.MENU ExitDISProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital EffectShutterExposure-RWVR0:00:00<When the White Balance option in Camera mode was

OSD in Player Mode2725262412:00 AM JAN.01.2006001PB ZOOM 2.0xNo disc!AV IN10SP28-RWVR0:00:00►►1OSD in Camera Mode23 22 21 20 1918171615141312111098713

OSD in M.Cam Mode12:00 AM JAN.01.20066008 minNo memory card!W T12320OSD in M.Player Mode12:00 AM JAN.01.20065/10No memory card!Slide 510

DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ...38Using the Viewfinder ...

458 Adjust OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundLanguageDemonstrationJAN 01 200612 : 00 AM Move OK Select MENU Exi

46 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnCamera Mode►SystemClock SetRemoteBeep SoundLanguageDemonstration Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►System

46 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundLanguageDemonstration►On►English►On Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnCamera Mod

4►On►On►English Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Cam Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundShutter SoundLanguage6 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnM.Cam Mode

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundLanguageDemonstration►On►English►OnENGLISH34Initial Setting: System Menu SettingSe

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►SystemClock SetBeep SoundLanguageDemonstration►On►English►On6 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnCamera Mod

6 Move OK Select MENU Exit15Camera Mode►DisplayLCD BrightLCD ColorDate/Time4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►DisplayLCD BrightLCD ColorD

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►DisplayLCD BrightLCD ColorDate/Time ►Off Move OK Select MENU ExitOffDateTimeDate&TimeCamera Mode►

ENGLISH38DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingUsing the Viewfinder In the [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)] mode, the Viewfinder will work when the LCD Screen is c

51 23 4ENGLISH39DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingVarious Recording Techniques In some situations, different recording techniques may be required for m

DVD Camcorder: Playlist ...69Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ...

314pickup lensENGLISH40DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingInserting and Removing a Disc When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover, do not apply ex

SPDisc is not formatted.Format?VideoVRCancel<When a DVD-RW disc is formatted.>ENGLISH41DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingWhen using a New Disc: For

4 Move OK Select MENU Exit►SP►OffCamera Mode►RecordRec ModeWind Cut6 Move OK Select MENU ExitXPSPLPCamera Mode►RecordRec ModeWind Cut7STBY

14235REC 30 minSP-RWVR0:00:20001ENGLISH43DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingMaking your First Recording1. Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder. p

433STBY30 minSP-RWVR0:00:00ENGLISH44DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingRecording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) The EASY.Q function works only in

TELEWIDEENGLISH45DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingUsing External MicrophoneConnect external microphone (not supplied) to the external microphone jack of

6STBY0:00:4030 minSP-RWVRREC 0:00:30VR-RW30 minSP0015001-RWVRREC 0:00:2030 minSP43STBYVR-RW30 minSP0:00:00Hold down the [FADE] button a. Fade Ou

3STBY30 minSP-RWVR0:00:00ENGLISH47Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) BLC works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 Back lighting ex

3<SC-DC163/DC164 only>3<SC-DC165 only>4STBYColor N.1/30SP-RWVR30 min0:00:00ENGLISH48Using the Color Nite Color Nite function works only i

3Color N.1/15STBYSP30 min-RWVR0:00:00ENGLISH49Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) The LED LIGHT function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The LE

Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback ... 103Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ...

4 Move OK Select MENU Exit►SP►OffCamera Mode►RecordRec ModeWind Cut6 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnCamera Mode►RecordRec ModeWind Cut7STBY3

3DISProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital EffectShutterExposureQ.MENU ExitOffSTBYSP30 min-RWVR0:00:005ManualSTBYSP30 minQ.MENU ExitDISProgram AEWhite Balance

a bc d33 4STBY30 minSP-RWVR0:00:00 Near Far ENGLISH52Auto Focus / Manual Focus The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both

STBYSP30 min-RWVR0:00:00ENGLISH53Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) The Program AE function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom►Auto►Auto►Off►Off►Off►Off6 Move OK

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom►Auto►Auto►Off►Off►Off►Off6 Move OK

6 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital ZoomAutoIndoorOutdoorCustom WBA8STBY30 minS

1 23 45 678910ENGLISH57DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingApplying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) The Digital Effect function works only in Camera Mo

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom►Auto►Auto►Off►Off►Off►Off6 Move OK

6 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom7STBY30 minSP-RWVR16:9 Wide0:00:00

ENGLISH6Notes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding the Rotation of the LCD ScreenPlease rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated.Over-rotation

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom►Auto►Auto►Off►Off►Off►Off6 Move OK

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►CameraProgram AEWhite BalanceDigital Effect16:9 WideDISDigital Zoom►Auto►Auto►Off►Off►Off►Off6 Move OK

JAN.12.2006 JAN.30.2006Title scene 1 Title scene 2 Title scene 3 Title scene 4 Title scene 5 Title scene 6 Title scene 7 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 02

5►001SP0:00:01-RWVR4[1/9] Previous Page Next Page ►001SP100:00:01-RWVRENGLISH63Playing Title Scenes DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL The recorded title scen

ENGLISH64DVD CamcorderPortion being played backPress and hold thebutton one more time.Press and hold thebutton.Press and hold thebutton.Press and h

ENGLISH65DVD CamcorderSlow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (SC-DC164/DC165 only)Forward Slow Playback Press the [|] button on the remote control during

34►001PB ZOOM 2.0xSP0:00:00-RWVRENGLISH66DVD CamcorderZooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  The PB ZOOM function works only in Pla

5 [1/9]Delete Move OK Select Execute Back7Delete Move OK Select Execute BackDelete?YesNo4Q.MENU Exit[1/9]Select DeletePartial De

5Partial Delete00:00:00SP-RW00:00:15StartEndExecuteBack Play Pause Search0019Partial Delete00:00:12SP00:00:15StartEndExecuteBack Play Pa

3Playlist Previous Page Next Page 5Q.MENU ExitPlaylistNew PlaylistDeleteEdit Playlist7New PlaylistAdd Back Previous Page Next Page Playlist[

ENGLISH7Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow colored side) of the disc with your fingers.

3[1/9] Previous Page Next Page 4Playlist[1/7] Previous Page Next Page 6►0:00:01-RWVR10ENGLISH70DVD Camcorder: PlaylistPlaying the Playlist

6PlaylistDeleteExecute Back[1/7] Move OK Select 7PlaylistDelete Move OK Select Execute BackDelete?Yes No5Playlist[1/7]Q.MENU ExitSelect

2[1/9] Previous Page Next Page 5Playlist[1/7]Q.MENU ExitNew PlaylistDeleteEdit PlaylistENGLISH72DVD Camcorder: PlaylistAdding Scenes to Playlist

8PlaylistSceneQ.MENU Exit Back[1/7]AddDeletePartial DeleteMove9Edit > AddExecute Back[4/9] Previous Page Next Page 11Edit > AddExecute Back

2[1/9] Previous Page Next Page 5Playlist[1/7]Q.MENU ExitNew PlaylistDeleteEdit PlaylistENGLISH74DVD Camcorder: PlaylistChanging the Order of Sce

8PlaylistSceneQ.MENU Exit Back[1/9]AddDeletePartial DeleteMove9PlaylistEdit > Move Back[1/9]Execute Previous Page Next Page 12PlaylistEdit >

5Playlist[1/7]Q.MENU ExitNew PlaylistDeleteEdit Playlist8PlaylistSceneQ.MENU Exit Back[1/9]AddDeletePartial DeleteMove9PlaylistEdit > Delete Back[1

5Playlist[1/7]Q.MENU ExitNew PlaylistDeleteEdit Playlist8PlaylistSceneQ.MENU Exit Back[1/9]AddDeletePartial DeleteMove9Partial Delete00:00:00SP00:00:1

13Partial Delete00:00:10SP00:00:13StartEndExecuteBack Play Pause Search-RW00115Partial Delete00:00:10SP00:00:13StartEndExecuteBack Play

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Disc ManagerDisc FinalizeDisc UnfinalizeDisc FormatDisc Info5Disc lnfo Move OK Select MENU ExitRename

ENGLISH8Notes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding DVD Camcorder Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Disc ManagerDisc FinalizeDisc UnfinalizeDisc FormatDisc Info5 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Dis

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Disc ManagerDisc FinalizeDisc UnfinalizeDisc FormatDisc Info5 Move OK Select MENU ExitVideo ModeVR Mo

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Disc ManagerDisc FinalizeDisc UnfinalizeDisc FormatDisc Info5 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Dis

PCDVDENGLISH83Playing 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. In

45 Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Disc ManagerDisc FinalizeDisc UnfinalizeDisc FormatDisc Info Move OK Select MENU ExitCamera Mode►Dis

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitPlayer Mode►RecordRec ModeAV In/out►SP►Out6 Move OK Select MENU ExitOutAV InS-Video InPlayer Mode►RecordRec Mode

TVSignal flowMulti-AV CableDVD CamcorderENGLISH86DVD Camcorder: ConnectionViewing Recordings on TV The Playback function works only in Player Mode. 

TVSignal flowMulti-AV CableDVD CamcorderVCRAntennaENGLISH87DVD Camcorder: ConnectionConnecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input Jacks You can c

VCRSignal flowMulti-AV CableDVD CamcorderENGLISH88DVD Camcorder: ConnectionCopying a Disc onto a Tape The copying function works only in Player Mode.

TVSignal flowMulti-AV CableDVD CamcorderVCRorENGLISH89DVD Camcorder: ConnectionRecording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tapeonto a Disc (SC-DC165 only

ENGLISH9Getting to Know Your DVD CamcorderFeatures DVD Disc CamcorderDVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2inch (8cm) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs.

ENGLISH90Digital Still Camera ModeUsing a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) The Memory Card stores and manages Photo/Moving images rec

ENGLISH91Digital Still Camera ModeNotes Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the Memory Card. Do not turn the power off while recordin

6 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Cam Mode►MemoryPhoto Quality File No.Super FineFineNormal4 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Cam Mode►MemoryPhoto Qual

4 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Cam Mode►MemoryPhoto Quality File No.►Super Fine►Series6 Move OK Select MENU ExitSeriesResetM.Cam Mode►MemoryP

4Photo captureENGLISH94Digital Still Camera ModeTaking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card You may take photo images while in M.Cam Mode and sto

Photo100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page ENGLISH95Digital Still Camera ModeViewing Photo Images (JPEG) This function works only in M.Playe

5/10Slide100-0005ENGLISH96Digital Still Camera ModeTo view a Slide Show1. Use the [Joystick] to select a desired photo image, then press the [Joystic

7 Move OK Select MENU ExitOffOnM.Player Mode►MemoryDeleteDelete AllProtectPrint MarkFormat3Photo100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page Ph

6 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode►MemoryDeleteDelete AllProtectPrint MarkFormat3Photo100-0001 [1/10] Previous Page Next Page 7Photo1

6 Move OK Select MENU ExitM.Player Mode►MemoryDeleteDelete AllProtectPrint MarkFormat7Photo100-0001 [1/10]Delete all?Yes No Previous Page