Page 1: Dvd Camcorder
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. Videocámara con DVD SC-DC163/DC164/DC165 Manual de instrucciones Antes de utilizar la cámara lea detenidamente...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vista lateral izquierda ...15 Vistas superior y lateral derecha ...16 Vistas posterior e inferior ...17 Mando a distancia (sólo SC-DC164/DC165) ...18 Preparación ...19 Utilización de la empuñadura y la tapa del objetivo ...19 Instalación de la pila de litio ...20 Utilización de la batería de iones de litio ...21...
Page 3: Índice
Using the Fade In and Out (FADE) ...46 Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ...47 Using the Color Nite ...48 Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) ...49 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...
Page 4 Playing back a ﬁnalized disc on a DVD Player/Recorder ...83 Unﬁnalizing a Disc (Disc Unﬁnalize) ...84 DVD Camcorder: Connection ...85 Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC165 only) ...85 Viewing Recordings on TV ...86 Copying a Disc onto a Tape ...88 Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape onto a Disc (SC-DC165 only) ...89...
Page 5 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 Troubleshooting ... 117 Troubleshooting ... 117 Setting menu items ...122 Speciﬁcations ...124...
Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions
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.
Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow colored 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.
Page 8 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. Servicing & Replacement Parts Do not attempt to service this DVD Camcorder yourself.
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Dvd Camcorder
DVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2inch (8cm) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High Power Zoom Lens  Offers you 30x (SC-DC163 only), 33x (SC-DC164/DC165 only) High Power Zoom Lens. USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer  You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.
Page 10: Usable Discs
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Usable Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-R / DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (3 1/2inch (8cm)) Unusable discs You may not use 5inch (12cm) CD/DVD discs.
Page 11: Disc Type Description
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Disc Type Description DVD-R DVD+R DL (3 1/2inch (3 1/2inch DVD-RW (3 1/2inch (8cm)) (8cm)) (8cm)) Mode – – VR (Video Recording) Video Capacity 1.4G 2.6G Formatting a new disc  Auto Auto page 41...
Page 12: How To Use The Dvd Camcorder Easily
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 13: Accessories Supplied With The Dvd Camcorder
2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) 3. Multi-AV Cable 4. Instruction Book 4. Instruction Book 5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (SC- DC164/DC165 only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 6. Remote Control (SC-DC164/DC165 only) 7. USB Cable 7. USB Cable 8. Software CD (DV Media PRO) 9.
Page 14: Front & Left View
10. TFT LCD Screen Indicador ACCESS página 40 Interruptor OPEN página 40 Objetivo LED LIGHT (sólo SC-DC165) página 49 Sensor de mando a distancia (sólo SC-DC164/DC165) MIC interno Botón QUICK MENU página 27 Joystick (arriba/abajo/izquierda/derecha/OK) página 26 Botón EASY.Q página 44 10.
Page 15: Left Side View
Left Side View 1. MENU Button 2. DISPLAY Button 3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 4. Built-In Speaker 5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. button 6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only) 6. COLOR NITE (SC-DC163/DC164 only) MENU Button USB Jack DISPLAY Button page 29 10. Multi cable Jack Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 11.
Page 16: Right & Top View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Right & Top View 1. PHOTO Button 2. Focus Adjustment Knob 3. Viewﬁnder 4. External MIC Jack 5. Power Switch 6. Start/Stop Button PHOTO Button page 103 Focus Adjustment Knob page 38 Viewﬁnder...
Page 17: Rear & Bottom View
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Lithium Battery Cover Lithium Battery Cover Usable Memory Cards Tripod Receptacle MULTI CARD SLOT Battery Release switch Hand Strap Hook Introducción a la Videocámara con DVD Vistas posterior e inferior 2.
Page 18: Remote Control (Sc-Dc164/Dc165 Only)
PHOTO page 94 W/T (Zoom) page 45 10. /(Search) 11. |  (Slow) 12. Q-MENU Introducción a la Videocámara con DVD Mando a distancia (sólo SC-DC164/DC165) 8. PHOTO 9. W/T (Zoom) 10. /(Search) 11. |  (Slow) 12. Q-MENU START/STOP DISPLAY página 29...
Page 19: Preparation
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 DVD Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Press the [Zoom] lever and [Start/Stop] button without having to change the position of your hand.
Page 20: Lithium Battery Installation
Preparación Instalación de la pila de litio Instalación de la batería de litio para el reloj interno Instalación de la pila de litio en el mando a distancia (sólo SC-DC164/DC165) Battery Holder Precauciones referentes a la pila de litio 1. La pila de litio hace funcionar el reloj y los preajustes de la memoria, incluso aunque retire la batería principal o el adaptador de CA.
Page 21: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
(AA-E9 TYPE) to a wall socket. 4. Open the LCD Screen and Jack Cover. 5. Connect the DC cable to the DC IN jack on the DVD Camcorder. The charging indicator will start to blink, showing that the Battery is charging.
Page 22 The type and capacity of the Battery Pack you are using. Ambient temperature. How often the Zoom function is used. Type of use (DVD Camcorder/Camera/With LCD Screen etc.). It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Preparación Tiempos de carga, grabación basándose en el tipo de batería Si cierra la pantalla LCD, se apaga y el visor se enciende ...
Page 23: Battery Level Display
20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used (red) e. Completely used (Blinking) (The DVD Camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible.) The Finalize/Format functions are not available at battery level ‘d’ and ‘e’.
Page 24: Maintaining The Battery Pack
Al sustituir la batería, utilice únicamente el mismo tipo que se  suministra con esta videocámara, disponible en los distribuidores de SAMSUNG. Cuando se termine la vida útil de la batería, póngase en contacto con su proveedor habitual. Para desechar las baterías gastadas, éstas deben tratarse como residuos químicos.
Page 25: Connecting A Power Source
2. Open the LCD Screen and Jack Cover. 3. Connect the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the DVD Camcorder. 4. Set the DVD Camcorder to each mode by holding down the Green Tab on the [Power] switch and turning it to [On] or [Off].
Page 27: Using The Quick Menu
STBY 0:00:00 - RW 30 min Program AE White Balance Outdoor Digital Effect Shutter Exposure Q.MENU Exit STBY 30 min <When the White Balance option in Camera mode was selected.>...
Page 28: Osd (On Screen Display) In Camera Mode/Player Mode
23. Posición de zoom página 45 Posición del zoom digital página 61 24. PB Zoom página 66  25. Línea de mensaje página 117 26. Control de volumen página 63 27. AV IN página 85  (sólo SC-DC165) 28. Velocidad de reproducción página 64...
Page 29: Osd (On Screen Display) In M.cam Mode/M.player Mode
ENGLISH Preparation OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode Photo Quality OSD in M.Cam Mode page 92 CARD (Memory Card) Indicator Image Counter (Total number of recordable photo No memory card! images) Slide Show page 96 12:00 AM JAN.01.2006 Erase Protection Indicator page 97...
Page 30: Initial Setting : System Menu Setting
ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Clock (Clock Set)  Clock setup works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/ M.Player Mode. page 26  The date/time is automatically recorded onto a disc. Before recording, please set the date/ time.
Page 31: Setting The Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (Sc-Dc164/Dc165 Only)
ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (SC-DC164/DC165 only)  The Remote function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. page 26  The Remote function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the DVD Camcorder.
Page 32: Setting The Beep Sound (Beep Sound)
ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound)  The Beep Sound function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/ M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. page 26  You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep.
Page 33: Setting The Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)
ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)  The Shutter Sound function works only in M.Cam Mode. page 26  You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off, when on, with each press of the [PHOTO] button the Shutter will sound. 1.
Page 34: Selecting The Osd Language (Language)
ENGLISH Initial Setting : System Menu Setting Selecting the OSD Language (Language)  The Language function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/ M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. page 26  You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1.
Page 35: Viewing The Demonstration (Demonstration)
6. Mueva el [Joystick] hacia arriba o hacia Move Select MENU Exit 7. Presione el botón [MENU]. SAMSUNG Camcorder is ... 8. Para salir de la demostración, presione el Nota [Digital Camcorder] Cuando presione el botón FADE, BLC, EASY.Q, MF/AF, o COLOR NITE durante la operación de demostración, dicha función se desactivará...
Page 36: Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting
M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. page 26  Your DVD Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch (SC-DC163 only) / 2.7 inch wide (SC-DC164/DC165 only) color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly.
Page 37: Displaying The Date/Time (Date/Time)
- During playback of a blank section of a disc. - If the disc was recorded before setting the Date/Time in the DVD Camcorder. - When the Lithium Battery becomes weak or dead. Before you use the Date/Time function, you must set the clock.
Page 38: Dvd Camcorder: Before Recording
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Using the Viewﬁnder  In the [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)] mode, the Viewﬁnder will work when the LCD Screen is closed. Adjusting the Focus The focus adjustment knob of the Viewﬁnder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images.
Page 39: Various Recording Techniques
LCD Screen to the DVD Camcorder. Videocámara con DVD: Antes de grabar Técnicas diversas de grabación  En algunos casos son necesarias distintas técnicas de grabación para obtener mejores resultados.
Page 41 DVD Players/Recorders. between Video and VR VR (VR Mode) : You can edit the disc on a DVD Camcorder, but mode playback is only possible on a DVD Recorder that supports VR mode.  Refer to page 12 for Finalized disc compatibility.
Page 42: Selecting The Record Mode (Rec Mode)
 The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. page 26  This DVD Camcorder can ﬁlm in the XP (extra play), the SP (standard play) and the LP (long play) modes. The SP mode is set as the factory default.
Page 43: Dvd Camcorder: Basic Recording
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Making your First Recording Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder. pages 21, 25  (A Battery Pack or a AC Power adapter)  Insert a disc. page 40 Remove the Lens Cover. Open the LCD Screen.
Page 44: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy.q Mode)
STBY 30 min...
Page 45: Using External Microphone
DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (not supplied) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Camcorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Zooming In and Out  The Zoom function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode.
Page 46: Using The Fade In And Out (Fade)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using the Fade In and Out (FADE)  The Fade function works only in Camera Mode. page 26  You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.
Page 47: Using Back Light Compensation Mode (Blc)
STBY 30 min...
Page 48: Using The Color Nite
<SC-DC163/DC164 only> <SC-DC165 only> STBY Color N.1/30...
Page 49: Using The Led Light (Sc-Dc165 Only)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Using the LED LIGHT (SC-DC165 only)  The LED LIGHT function works only in Camera Mode. page 26  The LED LIGHT enables you to record a subject in dark places.  The LED LIGHT can be used with Color Nite function only.
Page 50: Dvd Camcorder: Advanced Recording
Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode ►SP Wind Cut ►Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Record Rec Mode Wind Cut Move Select MENU Exit STBY 30 min...
Page 51: Setting The Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)
ﬁrst. The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.  The DVD Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure  settings when you change to the EASY.Q mode. When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make ...
Page 52: Auto Focus / Manual Focus
3 3 4 STBY 30 min...
Page 53: Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program Ae)
STBY...
Page 54 Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE ►Auto White Balance ►Auto Digital Effect ►Off 16:9 Wide ►Off ►Off Digital Zoom ►Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE Auto White Balance Sports Digital Effect Portrait 16:9 Wide Spotlight Sand/Snow Digital Zoom High Speed MENU Move...
Page 55: Setting The White Balance (White Balance)
Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE ►Auto White Balance ►Auto Digital Effect ►Off 16:9 Wide ►Off ►Off Digital Zoom ►Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Auto Digital Effect Indoor 16:9 Wide Outdoor Custom WB Digital Zoom Move Select MENU...
Page 56 Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Auto Digital Effect Indoor 16:9 Wide Outdoor Custom WB Digital Zoom Move Select MENU Exit STBY 30 min...
Page 57: Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect)  The Digital Effect function works only in Camera Mode. page 26  The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.  Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
Page 58: Selecting The Digital Effects
 Emboss2, or Pastel2 mode. Mirror mode is not available in the 16:9 Wide mode.  (SC-DC164/DC165 only) Digital Effect modes other than Emboss2, Pastel2, Mirror, or Mosaic  mode is available while DIS is in use. Videocámara con DVD: Grabación avanzada Selección del efecto digital...
Page 59: Setting The 16:9 Wide Mode (16:9 Wide)
 The 16:9 Wide function works only in Camera Mode. page 26  Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 Wide TV.  16:9 Wide is the default setting for models SC-DC164/DC165. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC].
Page 60: Setting The Digital Image Stabilizer (Dis)
16:9 Wide no está disponible en el Modo DIS. (sólo SC-DC163)  La función DIS en modo 16:9 Wide puede producir una calidad menor  que en modo normal. (sólo SC-DC164/DC165) ESPAÑOL una función que compensa las sacudidas o los movimientos de la mano al sostener la videocámara, dentro de unos límites razonables.
Page 61: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom)
Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE ►Auto White Balance ►Auto Digital Effect ►Off 16:9 Wide ►Off ►Off Digital Zoom ►Off Move Select MENU Exit Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Digital Effect 100x 16:9 Wide 200x 400x 1200x Digital Zoom Move Select MENU...
Page 62: Dvd Camcorder: Thumbnail Index And Playlist
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist What is the Thumbnail Index?  The thumbnail index displays multiple titles scenes that have been recorded.  A title scene is created between the points where you start and stop a recording.
Page 63: Dvd Camcorder
If the TFT LCD screen is closed, you can view the recording through the viewﬁ nder. Use the Playback related buttons on the DVD Camcorder or on the remote control. page 64 1. Insert the disc you want to view. 2. Open the LCD Screen.
Page 65 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (SC-DC164/DC165 only) Forward Slow Playback Press the [|  ] button on the remote control  during playback. - To resume normal playback, press the [  ] button. Videocámara con DVD Reproducción lenta (Adelante/Atrás) (sólo SC-DC164/DC165)
Page 66: Zooming During Playback (Pb Zoom)
► 0:00:00 - RW PB ZOOM 2.0x...
Page 67: Deleting A Title Scene (Delete)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) DVD -RW/+RW  Delete function works only in Player Mode. page 26  Individual or all title scenes can be deleted. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Player)].
Page 68: Deleting A Section Of A Title Scene (Partial Delete)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete)  Partial Delete function works only in Player Mode. page 26  A Title scene can be partially deleted.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
Page 69: Dvd Camcorder: Playlist
Playlist...
Page 70: Playing The Playlist
[1/9] Previous Page Next Page Playlist [1/7] Previous Page Next Page...
Page 71: Deleting A Playlist (Delete)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Deleting a Playlist (Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)  Delete function works only in Player Mode. page 26  You can delete undesired playlists.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). You should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording. page 41 1.
Page 72: Adding Scenes To Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add)  This function works only in Player Mode. page 26  You can add more scenes in an existing Playlist.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
Page 73 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist 8. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Add>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].  The title scenes to be added to the Playlist will appear. 9. Use the [Joystick] to select the title scenes to be added to the Playlist, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
Page 74: Changing The Order Of Scene Playing Within A Playlist (Edit Playlist-Move)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Edit Playlist-Move) DVD-RW(VR mode)  This function works only in Player Mode. page 26  You can change the order of scene playing within a Playlist.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
Page 75 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist 8. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Move>, then press the [Joystick(OK)]. 9. Use the [Joystick] to select the scene to be moved, then press the [Joystick(OK)].  The selected scene will be marked with <>.
Page 76: Deleting Scenes From Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete)  This function works only in Player Mode. page 26  You can delete the title scenes inside the Playlist.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). You should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording.
Page 77: Deleting A Section Of A Playlist (Edit Playlist - Partial Delete)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Edit Playlist - Partial Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)  This function works only in Player Mode. page 26  A Playlist scene can be partially deleted.  The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode).
Page 78 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist 10. Press the [/] or [  ] to search the starting point of deletion. 11. Press the [  ] button to pause the screen at the starting point of deletion, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
Page 79: Dvd Camcorder: Disc Manager
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Disc Information (Disc Info) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL  This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. page 26 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] or (Player)].
Page 80: Editing The Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename)
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename)  This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. page 26  You can specify a disc name. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] or (Player)].
Page 81: Formatting A Disc (Disc Format)
DVD Mode) Players/Recorders. VR (VR You can edit the disc on a DVD Camcorder, Mode) but playback is only possible on a DVD Recorder that supports VR mode.  Refer to page 12 for Finalized disc compatibility.
Page 82: Finalizing A Disc (Disc Finalize)
When ﬁnalizing is complete the <Complete!> message will appear. Warning ! During ﬁnalizing, do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder. This could cause a malfunction. Notes The Finalize/Format functions are not available at battery  level Once ﬁnalized, the title scenes or Playlists in the disc...
Page 83: Playing Back On A Pc With Dvd Drive
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager Playing 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 a ﬁnalized disc into the DVD drive of the PC.
Page 84: Unﬁnalizing A Disc (Disc Unﬁnalize)
The Finalize/Format functions are not available  at battery level During unﬁnalizing, do not cause impact or  vibration to your DVD camcorder. This could cause a malfunction. Videocámara con DVD: Administrador de discos Anulación de ﬁnalización de un disco (Disc Unﬁnalize) DVD-RW ...
Page 85: Dvd Camcorder: Connection
ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Connection Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC165 only)  AV In/Out function works only in Player Mode. page 26  AV In/Out setting enables you to record signals from external sources. Also you can send your videos to external devices to record or playback.
Page 86: Viewing Recordings On Tv
 We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the DVD Camcorder. Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks 1. Connect the DVD Camcorder to your TV with the Multi-AV cable.  The yellow jack: Video  The white jack: Audio(L)-mono ...
Page 87 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Connection Connecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input Jacks  You can connect your DVD Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the DVD Camcorder to your VCR with the Multi-AV cable.  The yellow jack: Video ...
Page 88: Copying A Disc Onto A Tape
Copying a Disc onto a Tape  The copying function works only in Player Mode. page 26  Connect your DVD Camcorder to a VCR using the AV/S jack to dub the recording from a disc onto a VCR tape.
Page 89: Recording (Copying) A Tv Program Or Video Tape Onto A Disc (Sc-Dc165 Only)
 The Recording (Copying) function works only in Player Mode. page 26  Connect your DVD Camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the AV/S jack to record a TV program or copy a video tape to a disc. Set the AV In/Out before Recording (Copying).
Page 90: Digital Still Camera Mode
Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)  The Memory Card stores and manages Photo/Moving images Terminals recorded by the DVD Camcorder.  Before inserting or ejecting the Protection Memory Card, set the [Power] switch to [Off] and open the LCD Screen.
Page 91: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Card
The data stored on the Memory Card may be changed or lost as a result  of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. 16:9 Wide mode is not avaliable in M.Cam Mode and M.Player Mode. ...
Page 92: Selecting The Photo Quality (Photo Quality)
M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality ►Super Fine File No. ►Series Move Select MENU Exit M.Cam Mode ►Memory Photo Quality Super Fine File No. Fine Normal Move Select MENU Exit 8 min...
Page 93: Setting The File Number (File No.)
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode Setting the File Number (File No.)  File Number setting works only in M.Cam Mode. page 26  File Numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when they are stored on the Memory Card. ...
Page 97: Protection From Accidental Erasure (Protect)
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect)  The Protect function works only in M.Player Mode. page 26  You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute format, all images including protected images will be erased.
Page 98: Deleting Photo Images And Moving Images (Delete)
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete)  The Delete function works only in M.Player Mode. page 26  You can erase the photo images and moving images recorded on the Memory Card.  If you want to delete protected images, you must ﬁrst deactivate the image protection.
Page 99: Deleting All Images At Once
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode Deleting All Images at Once Steps from 1 to 5 are the same as described in p.98 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Delete All>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].  A message <Delete all?> is displayed. 7.
Page 100: Formatting The Memory Card (Format)
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera Mode Formatting the Memory Card (Format)  The Format function works only in M.Player Mode. page 26  You can use the Format functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ...
Page 101: Recording Moving Images (Mpeg) On A Memory Card
16min 32min 64min Notes The DVD Camcorder supports memory cards ranging up to 2GB.  Recording time is limited to one minute if 16MB memory card (or less) is used.  Moving images that you recorded are saved in *.avi (avi 1.0) ﬁle format on the ...
Page 104: Marking Images For Printing (Print Mark)
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Page 105: Removing The Print Mark
 depending on the number of stored images. DPOF supporting printers are commercially available.  Use the USB cable provided with the DVD Camcorder.  Modo de cámara fotográﬁca digital Eliminación de la marca de impresión Para borrar todas las marcas de impresión, seleccione <All Off>.
Page 106: Pictbridge
Card directly to the printer with a few simple operations.  With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your DVD Camcorder in order to print out stored pictures. For direct printing of your stored pictures using...
Page 107: Setting The Number Of Prints
PictBridge supporting printers are commercially available.  Use the USB cable provided with the DVD Camcorder.  Use the AC power adapter for your DVD Camcorder during PictBridge  Direct Printing. Turning your DVD Camcorder off during printing might damage data on the Memory Card.
Page 108: Usb Interface
Using USB Interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection  The DVD Camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC speciﬁcation)  You can transfer a recorded ﬁle in memory Card to a PC via a USB connection.
Page 109: Interfaz Usb
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the DVD  Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged. If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with ...
Page 110: Selecting The Usb Device (Usb Connect)
 The USB Connect function works only in M.Player Mode. page 26  Using the USB cable, you can connect your DVD Camcorder to a computer to copy your moving images and photo images from the Memory Card, or to a printer to print your images.
Page 111: Installing Dv Media Pro Program
Installing DV Media PRO Program  You need to install DV Media PRO Program to play back movie ﬁles recorded by the DVD Camcorder on your PC. Before your start!  Turn on your PC. Exit all other running applications.
Page 112 (VR) scenes. Notes Please install by using the Software CD that came with this DVD  Camcorder. We do not guarantee compatibility for different CD versions. For photo editing, use Photo Express.  For movie playback on a PC, install software in this order: DV ...
Page 113: Connecting To A Pc
If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or  simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices, the DVD Camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the DVD Camcorder.
Page 114: Using The Pc Camera Function
 To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.  You can use this DVD Camcorder as a PC Camera.  When you connect to a Web site that provides video chatting functions, you can use your DVD Camcorder for such functions.
Page 115: Using The Usb Streaming Function
 To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.  You can view DVD Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming.  You can also store it as a moving image in the “avi” ﬁle format on a 1.
Page 116: Maintenance
 Before using your DVD Camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your DVD Camcorder in any country or area with the  supplied AC Power adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC jack adapter, if necessary, ...
Page 117: Troubleshooting
DVD camcorder and on the reﬂection lens and the surface of the disc which are related to playback. When this happens, you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the DVD camcorder.
Page 118 Card in the DVD card! Camcorder. Memory Slow There is not enough card full memory to record. Memory Slow The DVD Camcorder card read can not playback. error Memory Slow The DVD Camcorder card write can not record. error Slow...
Page 119 ENGLISH Troubleshooting  If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power  DVD Camcorder on. adapter. The DVD You have left the DVD Camcorder set to ...
Page 120 Disc was ﬁnalized.  recording. Make the disc writable to record additional pictures. DVD Camcorder is too hot. Turn off the  power and cool it down a while. Disc is not recognized The disc is a damaged one. Replace with ...
Page 121 Disc Cover. Disc ﬁnalization was interrupted by  turning the DVD Camcorder off. Turn the DVD Camcorder on, and take out the disc after ﬁnalizing the disc. Make sure the hand strap is not  Cannot close the Disc entangled.
Page 122: Setting Menu Items
LCD Screen LCD Color Setting the Color tones of  Display the LCD Screen Date/Time Setting the Date and Time  Display : SC-DC165 only Resolución de problemas Ajuste de opciones de menú Available Mode Menú Page Player M.Cam M.Player Submenú...
Page 123 Language Selecting the OSD  language Demonstration Demonstration  : SC-DC164/DC165 only  “Memory Stick” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 124: Speciﬁcations
F1.6 30x(SC-D163), 33x(SC-DC164/DC165)Objetivo de zoom Objetivo electrónico (Óptico), 1200x(Digital) Diámetro del ﬁltro Ø30 Pantalla LCD/Visor Tamaño/número de SC-DC163: 2,5 pulg. 112k / SC-DC164/DC165: 2,7 pulg. 230k puntos Método de pantalla LCD LCD TFT Visor LCD Color Conectores Salida de vvideo 1Vp-p (terminación 75Ω)
Page 125: Index
ENGLISH Index Microphone ...45 - A - Move ...74 Accessories ...13 Moving Image ...101 Add ...72 AF/MF ...52 AV In/Out ...85 Name ...80 - B - Beep Sound ...32 Operating Modes ...26 BLC ...47 OSD ...28, 29 OSD Language ...34 - C - Clock Set ...30 Color Nite ...48...
Page 127 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) Póngase en contacto con SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Si tiene algún comentario o pregunta en relación con los productos de Samsung, póngase en contacto con el Centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG. Web Site Region Country Customer www.samsung.com/ca...
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