Samsung VP-DC171I User Manual

ENGLISHDVD CamcorderVP- DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575WiAF Auto FocusCCD Charge Coupled DeviceLC

10ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD CamcorderLearning available Discs and Their FeaturesThis DVD Camcorder can record or play back by using only the 8cm

ENGLISH100Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card You can reco

ENGLISH101Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card The moving

ENGLISH102Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback

ENGLISH103Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) The Print Mark func

ENGLISH104Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Removing the Print MarkTo remove all Print Marks, select <A

ENGLISH105PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge™ PictBridge function works only in

ENGLISH106PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Setting the Number of Prints1. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <

ENGLISH107USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Using USB InterfaceTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

ENGLISH108USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Notes On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth o

ENGLISH109USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) The USB Connect function works on

11ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD CamcorderWhich discs recorded on the DVD Camcorder can be played in DVD players/recorders/drives?Discs must be final

ENGLISH110USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Installing DV Media PRO ProgramBefore your start! Turn on your PC. Exit

ENGLISH111USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Application Installation – Photo Express1. Click <Photo Express> on

ENGLISH112USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Connecting to a PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.2. Co

ENGLISH113USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Using the PC Camera Function This function works only in Camera Mode. p

ENGLISH114USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Using the USB Streaming Function This function works in both Camera Mode

ENGLISH115MaintenanceUsing Your DVD Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your DVD Camcord

ENGLISH116TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save y

ENGLISH117TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in <M.Cam/M.Player> Modes (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Display Blinking I

ENGLISH118Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service certre.Symptom Explanatio

ENGLISH119TroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionAuto focus does not work. Check the Manual Focus menu. Auto focus does not work in the Manual F

12ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD CamcorderPHOTOHow to use the DVD Camcorder easilyYou can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on

ENGLISH120TroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPlayback screen interrupted unexpectedly. Check the Power supply (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapt

ENGLISH121TroubleshootingSetting menu itemsMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCameraModePlayerModeM.Cam*ModeM.Player*ModeCameraProgram AE S

ENGLISH122TroubleshootingMain Menu Sub Menu FunctionsAvailable ModePageCameraModePlayerModeM.Cam*ModeM.Player*ModeSystemClock Set Setting the date/tim

ENGLISH123Miscellaneous InformationDisc Type DescriptionDisc Type DVD-R (8cm) DVD+R DL (8cm) DVD-RW (8cm) DVD+RW (8cm)Mode – – VR (Video Recording) V

ENGLISH124SpecificationsModel Name: VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575WiSystemVideo signal PALPictur

ENGLISH125Index- A -Accessories ... 13Add ... 72AF/MF ...

ENGLISH126Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.The value of the

UNITED KINGDOMREPUBLIC OF IRELANDThis Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against de

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13ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD CamcorderBasic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE)3. AV Cable4. In

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

ENGLISHTHIS DVD CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in el

14ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD Camcorder1. ACCESS Indicator page 412. OPEN Switch page 413. Lens4. LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575W

15ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD Camcorder1. Built-In Speaker2. LCD ENHANCER Button page 393. Zoom (W/T)/VOL (/) Button page 46/644. Record S

16ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD Camcorder1. PHOTO Button (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) page 942. Focus Adjustment Knob pa

17ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD Camcorder1. Charging Indicator2. Lithium Battery Cover3. AV Jack4. DC IN Jack5. Hand Strap Hook6. Tripod Recep

18ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD Camcorder1. START/STOP2. DISPLAY page 293. /(Skip)4.  (Stop)5.  (Play/Still) 6. MENU7. Up()/Down( )/Left(

19ENGLISHPreparationUsing the Hand Strap & Lens CoverIt is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you beg

2ENGLISHContentsContentsNotes and Safety Instructions ... 6Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen ...6N

20ENGLISHPreparationLithium Battery InstallationLithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the DV

21ENGLISHPreparationUsing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 (not supplied) Battery Pack only. The Battery Pack may be charged

22ENGLISHCharging, Recording Times based on Battery Type If you close the LCD Screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder switches on automatically. T

23ENGLISHPreparationBattery Level DisplayThe battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery Pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20

24ENGLISHPreparationMaintaining the Battery Pack Please refer to the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous recording time. The recording time

25ENGLISHPreparationConnecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder.- The AC Power adapte

26ENGLISHPreparationAbout the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the [Power] and [Mode] (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC17

27ENGLISHPreparation Using the Q.MENU Q.MENU is used to access DVD Camcorder functions by using the [Q.MENU] button. Q.MENU provides easier access

28ENGLISHPreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode1. Battery Level page 232. Manual focus page 53  EASY.Q page 45 3. DIS

29ENGLISHPreparationOSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)1. Photo Quality page 91

3ENGLISHContentsInitial Setting : System Menu Setting ... 30Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ...30S

30ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingSetting the Clock (Clock Set) Clock setup works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. 

31ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingSetting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC

32ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingSetting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) The Beep Sound function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mod

33ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingSetting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) The Shu

34ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingSelecting the OSD Language (Language) The Language function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mod

35ENGLISHInitial Setting : System Menu SettingViewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) The Demonstration function may only be used in the Camera Mo

36ENGLISHInitial Setting : Display Menu SettingAdjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) Adjusting the LCD Screen works in Camera Mode/Player

37ENGLISHInitial Setting : Display Menu SettingDisplaying the Date/Time (Date/Time) The Date/Time function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mo

38ENGLISHInitial Setting : Display Menu SettingSetting the TV Display (TV Display) The TV Display function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mo

ENGLISH39DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingUsing the Viewfinder You can view pictures through the viewfinder to avoid running down the battery, or to see

4ENGLISHContentsDVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist 63What is the Thumbnail Index? ...63What’s a Play

ENGLISH40DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingVarious Recording Techniques In some situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dra

ENGLISH41DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingInserting and Removing a Disc When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover, do not apply excessive force.

ENGLISH42DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingWhen using a New Disc: Formatting a new DiscFormatting may be required if a new disc is inserted. Recognition

ENGLISH43DVD Camcorder: Before RecordingSelecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. pa

ENGLISH44DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingMaking your First Recording1. Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder. pages 21, 25 (A Battery Pack or a

ENGLISH45DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingRecording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) The EASY.Q function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The

ENGLISH46DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingZooming In and Out The Zoom function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 Zooming is a record

ENGLISH47DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingUsing the Fade In and Out (FADE) The Fade function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 You can give your re

ENGLISH48DVD Camcorder: Basic RecordingUsing Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) BLC works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 Back lighti

ENGLISH49Using the Colour Nite Colour Nite function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 You can make the subject recorded appear to be in slow moti

5ENGLISHContentsMemory Card Functions ...89Inserting a Memory Card ...

ENGLISH50Using the LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) The LIGHT function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The LIGHT enables you t

ENGLISH51Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) The Wind Cut function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy plac

ENGLISH52Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The Shutter Spee

ENGLISH53Auto Focus / Manual Focus The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 In most situations, it

ENGLISH54Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) The Program AE function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 The Program AE mode allows y

ENGLISH55Setting the Program AE1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)2. Set the [Power] switch to

ENGLISH56Setting the White Balance (White Balance) The White Balance function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 The White Balance

ENGLISH57DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingSetting the Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance as you wish based on the recording envir

ENGLISH58DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingApplying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) The Digital Effect function works only in Camera Mode. page 26

ENGLISH59Selecting the Digital Effects1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)2. Set the [Power] sw

6ENGLISHNotes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding the Rotation of the LCD ScreenPlease rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated.Over-rotation

ENGLISH60DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingSetting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) The 16:9 Wide function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 Select

ENGLISH61DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingSetting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 DIS (Dig

ENGLISH62DVD Camcorder: Advanced RecordingZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) The Digital Zoom works only in Camera Mode. page 26

ENGLISH63DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and PlaylistWhat is the Thumbnail Index? The thumbnail index displays multiple titles scenes that have been

ENGLISH64Playing 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

ENGLISH65DVD CamcorderVarious Functions while in Player Mode DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  These functions work only in Player Mode. page 26 Play, Still,

ENGLISH66DVD CamcorderPicture Search (Forward/Reverse) Moving the [Joystick] left/right once while a disc is playing back will increase the play spe

ENGLISH67DVD CamcorderDeleting a Title Scene (Delete) DVD -RW/+RW Delete function works only in Player Mode. page 26 Individual or all title scen

ENGLISH68DVD CamcorderDeleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode) Partial Delete function works only in Player Mode. page

ENGLISH69Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. page 26 The editing function only works

7ENGLISHNotes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with your fingers

ENGLISH70DVD Camcorder: PlaylistPlaying the Playlist DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. page 26 The playlist scenes are dis

ENGLISH71Deleting a Playlist (Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode) Delete function works only in Player Mode. page 26 You can delete undesired playlists. Th

ENGLISH72DVD Camcorder: PlaylistAdding Scenes to Playlist (Scene-Add) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. page 26 You can ad

ENGLISH73DVD Camcorder: PlaylistChanging the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Scene-Move) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Playe

ENGLISH74DVD Camcorder: PlaylistDeleting Scenes from Playlist (Scene-Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. page 26 You

ENGLISH75DVD Camcorder: PlaylistDeleting a Section of a Playlist (Scene-Partial Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. pa

ENGLISH76DVD Camcorder: Playlist8. Use the [Joystick] to search the start point of deletion. Whenever you press the [Joystick] right, it toggles be

ENGLISH77DVD Camcorder: Disc ManagerDisc Information (Disc Info) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. page

ENGLISH78DVD Camcorder: Disc ManagerEditing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  This function works in both Camera Mode and Player

ENGLISH79DVD Camcorder: Disc ManagerFormatting a Disc (Disc Format) DVD-RW/+RW This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 You can format a

8ENGLISHNotes and Safety InstructionsNotes regarding DVD Camcorder Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F

ENGLISH80DVD Camcorder: Disc ManagerFinalising a Disc (Disc Finalise) DVD-RW/-R/+R DL  This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 To play t

ENGLISH81Playing 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

ENGLISH82DVD Camcorder: Disc ManagerUnfinalising a Disc (Disc Unfinalise) DVD-RW  This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26 If a DVD-RW disc

ENGLISH83DVD Camcorder: ConnectionSetting the AV In/Out (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) AV In/Out function works only in Player Mod

ENGLISH84DVD Camcorder: ConnectionViewing Recordings on TV The Playback function works only in Player Mode. page 26Playing back on a TV Monitor T

ENGLISH85DVD Camcorder: ConnectionConnecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks You can connect your DVD Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1.

ENGLISH86DVD Camcorder: ConnectionCopying a Disc onto a Tape The copying function works only in Player Mode. page 26 Connect your DVD Camcorder t

ENGLISH87DVD Camcorder: ConnectionUsing the Voice Plus The Voice Plus function works only in Player mode. page 26 This function enables you to na

ENGLISH88DVD Camcorder: ConnectionRecording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a Disc (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) The

ENGLISH89Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) This

9ENGLISHGetting to Know Your DVD CamcorderFeatures DVD Disc CamcorderDVD-VIDEO recording with 8cm DVD-RW/+RW/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High P

ENGLISH90Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Notes Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the M

ENGLISH91Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) Photo Quality fun

ENGLISH92Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only) Photo Size function works only in M.Cam Mode. page 26  You can select the

ENGLISH93Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Setting the File Number (File No.) File Number setting works

ENGLISH94Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card You may take pho

ENGLISH95Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) This function works only in M.Pla

ENGLISH96Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) The Protect func

ENGLISH97Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) The Delete function works only in M.Player Mode. page 26 You can erase the photo images

ENGLISH98Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Deleting All Images at OnceSteps from 1 to 5 are the same as de

ENGLISH99Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)Formatting the Memory Card (Format) The Format function works