Samsung SC-DX205, SC-DX200 user manual

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Main DVD Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities key features of your DVD camcorder Page safety warnings key features of your DVD camcorder What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: English _v Warning CAUTION Page Page Page English _ix precautions important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL ( , ) MARKS NEXT TO HEADINGS NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK xii_ English precautions when using WARNING English _xiii xiv_ English precautions when using CAUTION English _xv contents Page STEP1: Selecting a suitable DVD disc RECORDING VIDEOS ON A DVD DISC SELECT A DISC THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS. Do you want to delete or edit videos on the DVD camcorder? YES NO VR VIDEO STEP2: Recording videos on a disc ( ) STEP4: Viewing on other external devices ( ) STEP3: Playing back videos on a disc ( ) Finalize quick start guide RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ON A MEMORY CARD (SC-DX205 ONLY) Videos Photos Disc Memory Card STEP1: Selecting a suitable memory card STEP2: Recording videos on a memory card ( ) STEP3: Playing back videos or photos on a memory card ( ) STEP4: Viewing on other external devices ( ) Page WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER getting to know your DVD camcorder Page PARTS IDENTIFICATION Left and bottom view getting to know your DVD camcorder PARTS IDENTIFICATION Rear and top view REMOTE CONTROL (SC-DX205 only) INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY (SC-DX205 only) HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDER 2 3 2 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK To charge the battery pack Page Charging the battery pack Charging indicator Battery Level Display Page Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptor On charging the built-in rechargeable battery BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the DVD camcorder on and off Selecting the operating modes SCREEN INDICATORS DISC Record Mode DISC Play Mode CARD Video Record Mode CARD Photo Record Mode English _31 CARD Video Play Mode Playing videos on a memory card CARD Photo Play Mode Playing photos on a memory card Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC-DX205. HANDLING PARTS BEFORE RECORDING Using the / (DISPLAY/LCD enhancer) button Using the joystick Adjusting the LCD screen Using the menu button Using the shortcut menu (OK guide) English _35 Exposure - Auto - Manual Focus - Auto - Face Detection - Manual Returns to the thumbnail index view INITIAL SETTING: TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time Turning the date and time display on/off Simple setting of the clock by time difference Selecting the OSD language SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-DX205 only) Selecting the desired storage INSERTING AND REMOVING A DISC Inserting a disc When using a new disc: formatting a new disc Removing a disc RECORDABLE TIME RECORDING VIDEOS ON A DISC Page RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) ZOOMING PLAYING VIDEOS ON A DISC Adjusting the volume Various playback operations Page disc mode: editing video DELETING IMAGES ( ( )) DIVIDING A FILE ( ( )) disc mode: editing video PLAYLIST ( ( )) disc mode: editing video Creating a playlist Arranging the order of clips within a playlist Deleting video clips from a playlist disc mode: editing video DISC FINALIZE ( ( )) PLAYING BACK A FINALIZED DISC Playing back a finalized disc on a computer with a DVD drive Finalize DISC UNFINALIZE ( ( )) DISC FORMAT ( ( )) DISC INFORMATION ( ( )) card mode:recording/playback CHANGING THE OPERATION MODE ( ) card mode:recording/playback INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD ( ) English _61 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. SD memory card SDHC memory card Common cautions for memory cards card mode:recording/playback English _63 RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for videos Recordable number of photos Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. card mode:recording/playback RECORDING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD ( ) TAKING PHOTOS ON A MEMORY CARD ( ) PLAYING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD ( ) card mode: recording/playback VIEWING PHOTOS ( ) Set the slide show function for continuous display. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE ( ) card mode: file management DELETING IMAGES HANDLING MENUS Using the MENU button Button tips! To use Settings menus Using the Joystick 72_ English MENU ITEMS Recording menu items : possible, X : not possible English _73 Playback menu items : possible, X : not possible Settings menu items RECORDING MENU ITEMS iSCENE White Balance Exposure Anti-Shake(HDIS) Digital Effect Focus using the menu items Shutter 16:9 Wide Quality Wind Cut Back Light C. Nite English _85 Light (SC-DX205 only) Fader This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode. using the menu items Guideline Safety Zone Zoom Type Resolution (SC-DX205 only) ( ) Time Lapse REC (SC-DX205 only) ( ) Setting the Time Lapse REC mode: English _89 Example of Time Lapse Recording PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Play Mode SETTING MENU ITEMS Card Info (SC-DX205 only) ( ) Card Format (SC-DX205 only) ( ) File No. (SC-DX205 only) Time Zone Setting the clock to the local time (Visit) English _93 Cities used to set the time zone Date/Time Set Date Type This function is available in all operating modes. You can select the date type to display. Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Color Beep Sound Shutter Sound (SC-DX205 only) ( ) Auto Power Off Remote (SC-DX205 only) TV Display USB Connect (SC-DX205 only) ( ) Default Set Menu Color Transparency Language Demo printing photos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE ( ) Page CONNECTING TO A TV Page DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER USING THE VOICE PLUS Page English _107 This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE ( ) using with a Windows or Macintosh computer using with a Windows computer SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( ) INSTALLING CyberLink MediaShow4 (For Windows only) ( ) Page CONNECTING THE USB CABLE ( ) Disconnecting the USB cable VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA ( ) Structure of folders and files on the storage media Image format TRANSFERRING VIDEOS(OR PHOTOS) TO YOUR COMPUTER ( ) PLAYING BACK YOUR RECORDINGS ON WINDOWS ( ) Direct uploading to YouTube GO FAST WITH THE MEDIASHOW4! Importing Media into the Library using with a Macintosh computer SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ( ) TRANSFERRING PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER ( ) MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the DVD camcorder 118_ English Cleaning and handling the Disc ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media LCD screen Battery packs Disc-type description USING YOUR DVD CAMCORDER ABROAD 122_ English Warning indicators and messages Overall Discs English _123 Memory cards (SC-DX205 only) Page English _125 Symptoms and solutions Power Displays 126_ English Discs Memory cards (SC-DX205 only) Recording English _127 Or remove unnecessary images. page 69 Page English _129 Connecting to a computer (SC-DX205 only) 130_ English Overall operations Menu English _131 specifications - These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. MODEL NAME: SC-DX200, SC-DX205 System warranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)