ENGLISH DVD Camcorder VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE. 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. DVD+ReWritable DVD+R DL ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ..............................6 Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ................9 Features ................................................................................ 9 Usable Discs ....................................................................... 10 Disc Type Description ...........................................................11 How to use the DVD Camcorder easily ............................... 12 Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder ................. 13 Front & Left View ................................................................. 14 Left Side View...................................................................... 15 Right & Top View ................................................................. 16 Rear & Bottom View ............................................................ 17 Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...................... 18 Initial Setting : System Menu Setting .................30 Setting the Clock (Clock Set) .............................................. 30 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...... 31 Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ............................... 32 Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...................... 33 Selecting the OSD Language (Language) .......................... 34 Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) ....................... 35 Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting .................36 Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) .......... 36 Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time)................................. 37 Preparation ...........................................................19 Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ................................... 19 Lithium Battery Installation .................................................. 20 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ..................................... 21 Connecting a Power Source ................................................ 25 About the Operating Modes ................................................ 26 Using the Joystick ............................................................... 26 Using the QUICK MENU ..................................................... 27 OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode .. 28 OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...................... 29 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ..................... 29 2 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ...................38 Using the Viewfinder............................................................ 38 Various Recording Techniques ............................................ 39 Inserting and Removing a Disc ........................................... 40 Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) ............................. 42 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording .....................43 Making your First Recording ............................................... 43 Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) ........... 44 Using External Microphone ................................................. 45 Zooming In and Out ............................................................. 45 Using the Fade In and Out (FADE) ..................................... 46 ENGLISH Contents Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ..................... 47 Using the Color Nite ............................................................ 48 Using the LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .. 49 DVD Camcorder: Playlist .....................................69 Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ............................... 69 Playing the Playlist ............................................................. 70 Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ................................................. 71 Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add) ..................... 72 Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Edit Playlist-Move) ............................................................ 74 Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete) ........... 76 Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Edit Playlist - Partial Delete) .............................................. 77 DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording..............50 Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ...................................... 50 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) .............................................................. 51 Auto Focus / Manual Focus ................................................. 52 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) .... 53 Setting the White Balance (White Balance) ........................ 55 Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) ................................ 57 Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) ............................ 59 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ............................ 60 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ........ 61 DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager ..........................79 Disc Information (Disc Info) ................................................ 79 Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) ........................ 80 Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) ......................................... 81 Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalize) ......................................... 82 Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive ................................. 83 Playing back a finalised disc on a DVD Player/Recorder ... 83 Unfinalising a Disc (Disc Unfinalize) ................................... 84 DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist .... 62 What is the Thumbnail Index? ............................................. 62 What's a Playlist? ................................................................ 62 DVD Camcorder ....................................................63 Playing Title Scenes ........................................................... 63 Adjusting the Volume .......................................................... 63 Various Functions while in Player Mode ............................. 64 Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ............................... 66 Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) ........................................... 67 Deleting a Section of a Title scene (Partial Delete) ............ 68 3 ENGLISH Contents DVD Camcorder: Connection ..............................85 Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/ DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) .................................... 85 Viewing Recordings on TV .................................................. 86 Copying a Disc onto a Tape................................................. 88 Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a Disc (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/ DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) ................................................. 89 PictBridgeTM (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .... 106 Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridgeTM ................... 106 Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) ...................... 106 Setting the Number of Prints........................................ 107 Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option........................... 107 Printing Images ............................................................ 107 Canceling the Printing .................................................. 107 Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ..90 Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) ....................................................................... 90 Memory Card Functions ................................................ 90 Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... 90 Ejecting a Memory Card ................................................ 90 Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ........... 91 Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) ........................ 92 Setting the File Number (File No.) ....................................... 93 Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card .............. 94 Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) ............................................ 95 Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) ...................... 97 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) .......... 98 Formatting the Memory Card (Format) .............................. 100 Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card .... 101 Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card .. 102 Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback ................................................................... 103 Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ........................... 104 4 USB Interface (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .. 108 Using USB Interface .......................................................... 108 Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) .........................110 Installing DV Media PRO Program .....................................111 Connecting to a PC ............................................................113 Disconnecting the USB Cable ......................................113 Using the PC Camera Function ....................................114 Using the USB Streaming Function ..............................115 Using the removable Disk Function ..............................115 Maintenance .......................................................116 Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ..................................116 ENGLISH Contents Troubleshooting .................................................117 Troubleshooting ..................................................................117 Setting menu items ............................................................ 122 Specifications .....................................................124 Index ....................................................................125 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) ...........126 5 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 operations. Note Refer to page 36 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen. Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens 1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of the Viewfinder or the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. 2. The LCD Screen has been manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD Screen. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. 3. Do not pick up the DVD Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack. 4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it. 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with your fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly. Use a soft cloth to clean the disc. Clean lightly from the centre 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, thinner, detergent, alcohol or anti-static spray when cleaning the disc. It may cause a malfunction. Press the supporting holder in the centre of the disc case for easy removal of the disc. Handle discs by the edges and the centre hole to avoid finger marks on the recording side. Do not bend or apply heat to the disc. Always store discs vertically in their plastic cases when not in use. Store discs away from direct sunlight, heating elements, moisture or dust. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of ...