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DVD Camcorder SC-DC171/DCl 73(U)/DC175/DC575

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Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, ptease read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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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.

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Contents

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Features... 9 Learning about available Discs and Their Features. How to use the DVD Camcorder easily.. Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder. Front & Left View... Left Side View... 15
Setting the Clock (Clock Set).. Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (SC-DC175/DC575 only). Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound).. Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only).. Selecting the OSD Language (Language).. Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration)..
Right & Top View... 16 Rear & Bottom View... 17 Remote Control (SC-DC175/DC575 only). 18
Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color). 36 Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time).. 37 Setting the TV Display (TV Display).. 38
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 Q.MENU... 27 OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode. 28 OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only).. 29 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off.. 29

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Using the Viewfinder... Using the LCD ENHANCER.. Various Recording Techniques.. inserting and Removing a Disc.. Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode)..

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Making your First Recording... 44 Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode).. 45 Zooming In and Out.. 46 Using the Fade in and Out (FADE). 47 Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLD).. 48 Using the Color Nite... 49 Using the LIGHT (SC-DD173U/DD175/DC575 only). 50
Playing Title Scenes... 64 Adjusting the Volume.. 64 Various Functions while in Player Mode.. 65 Deleting a Title Scene (Delete).. 67 Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete). 68
Dutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Dut).. 51 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure). 52 Auto Focus / Manual Focus.. 53 Programed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE). 54 Setting the White Balance.. 56 Applying Digital Effects.. 58 Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide).. 60 Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS).. 61 Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom). 62
Creating a New Playtist (New Playlist).. 69 Playing the Playlist.. 70 Deleting a PIaylist (Delete).. 71 Adding Scenes to Playlist (Scene-Add).. 72 Changing the Order of Scenes within a Playlist (Scene-Move)... 73 Deleting Scenes from a Playlist (Scene-Delete).. 74 Deleting a Section of a Playiist (Scene-Partial Delete).. 75
What is the Thumbnail Index?.. 63 What's a Playtist?.. 63
Disc Information (Disc Info).. 77 Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename).. 78 Formatting a Disc (Disc Format).. 79 Finalizing a Disc (Disc Finalize).. 80 Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive.. 81 Playing back a finalized disc on a DVD Player/Recorder. 81 Unfinalizing a Disc (Disc Unfinalize).. 82
Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC175/DC575 only). 83 Viewing Recordings on a TV... 84 Copying a Disc onto a Tape.. 86 Using the Voice Plus... 87 Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape onto a Disc (SC-DC175/DC575 only).. 88
Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge TM. Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect). Setting the Number of Prints.. Setting the Date/Time imprint Option. Printing images... Canceling the Printing..

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Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)... 89 Memory Card Functions.. 89 inserting a Memory Card... 89 Ejecting a Memory Card.. 89 Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card.. 90 Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality).. 91 Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (SC-DC575 only). 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). 96 Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete). 97 Formatting the Memory Card (Format). 99 Recording Moving images (MPEG) on a Memory Card. 100 Playing the Moving images (MPEG) on a Memory Card. 101 Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback... 102 Marking images for Printing (Print Mark). 103

Using USB interface.. 107 Using the Camcorder as a USB Device (USB Connect). 109 installing DV Media PRO Program. 110 Connecting to a PC... 112 Disconnecting the USB Cable.. 112 Using the DVD Camcorder as a PC Camera.. 113 Using the USB Streaming Function.. 114 Using the DVD Camcorder as a Removable Disk. 114
Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad.. 115
Troubleshooting... 116 Setting menu items... 121
Disc Type Description.. 123

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Notes and Safety instructions
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.
= Refer to page 36 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD Screen. i Make sure not to contact the magnetic stripe of your credit card near the LCD panel. Your credit card information may be removed.
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 color) 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.
= 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. = Clean lightly from the center 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 center of the disc case for easy removal of the disc. = Handle discs by the edges and the center 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.

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= Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 C or 140 F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. = Do not let the DVD Camcorder get wet. Keep the DVD Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. The DVD Camcorder may get damaged if it gets wet. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. = A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the DVD Camcorder. - When you move the DVD Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.) - When you move the DVD Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. 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.

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Do not attempt to service this DVD Camcorder yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. = Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
DVD Disc Camcorder DVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-RW/ +RW/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. High Power Zoom Lens Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 34x (SCDC171/DC173(U)/DC175 only) Zoom Lens, 26x Zoom Lens (SC-DC575 only). USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card. Photo Capture (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) The Photo Capture function lets you capture the scene you want while the disc is in play, and save as a still image on a Memory Card. 1200x Digital Zoom Altows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size. Color TFT LCD A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as welt as the ability to review your recordings immediately. Also 2.7 inch Wide LCD. (SC-DC173(U)/ DC175/DC575 only). LCD Enhancer Gives you a clear quality image on the LCD Screen; even in bright daylight. Mega-pixel CCD (SC-DC575 only) Your DVD Camcorder incorporates a 1.0 mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution photo images can be recorded to a Memory Card. Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification. Various Digital Effects The Digital Effects allow you to give your recordings a special look. Digital Still Camera Function (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) - Using a Memory Card, you can easily record and playback standard photo images. - You can transfer standard photo images on a Memory Card to your PC using the USB interface. Moving Image Recording (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Card. MMC/SD Card Slot (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards. Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.

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This DVD Camcorder can record or play back by using 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-R/+R DL/-RW/+RW discs (not supplied) only. Please check whether your disc is proper for use.

Which discs can be used in the DVD Camcorder?

DVD-R DVD+R DL

DVD-RW
You can record and edit repeatedly, YOUcan delete recorded image f:{es or format _nedisc and reuse it again. Format the disc in the mode you want according to your needs. Video mode: Once finalized [ne recordings on _ne e_sc WIHpIa_ in most DVD p{ayers/recoraers/anves VR (Video RecordJ mode: You can easily edit the recordings on your DVD Camcorder out you can p_ayme disc only on a DVD Recorder mat suppoRs VR mode.
DVD+RW You can record on the disc repeatedly, Youcan deleteandformat._)u]
yOU cannot ea![ recordings.
You can make only one recording on a disc,
You cannot "ecordlngs. dele[e or ec [ [ne
After finalizing the disc, you can play it back in most DVD players/recorders/drives,
You can play back a DVD+RW disc on other DVD playerslrecordersldrives without finalizing it.
d_y Yd.c,,,,,,o*,,.e- Unusable 18cm) 31_2_nch discs.
/_,,_ the re#owing I._J discs. Floppy Disk, MO, MD, iD, LD
You may not use 5 inch (t2cm) CD/DVD discs. CD/CD-R/CD-RWIDVD-ROMIDVD+R (Single Layer _IDVD-RAM/DVD-R(Dual Layer)
Which discs recorded on the DVD Carncorder can be played in DVD players/recorders/drives?
Discsmust be finalized before they can be playedin regular DVDplayers/recorders/drives. Finalizingis a processrequired to make the DVDdiscsyou recordedon the camcorderplayable in DVDplayers/ recorders/drives. DVD-R D , DVD+R DL _ DVD-RW _DVD+RW , DVD player DVD recorder DVD drive-equipped PC Youcan play Pack DVD+RW discs on other DVD players/recoraers/anves _!ithoutfinalizing them.
in Video mode DVD player DVD recorder
DVD player DVD recorder DVD drive-eauiDDed PC
DVDdrive-equlpped PC In VR mode DVDrecoraerma_ supportsDVD-RW mode. VR
Notes We are not resoonsibte for data lOSS on a also. You may not Deable Io play alscs recorded from a PC or DVD recorder. When such a case occurs, me message Bad Disc! may Dedlsplayea. _/e do not warranty any aamage or loss incurred due to recoralng ana ptayback failure caused bj disc or card matfunc[ion We take no responsiDllt[yand offer no comDensauonfor any recording failure, toss of recordea or eaaea matenai ana/o[ aamage to tile recorder arlslng from the misuse of discs. For stable and perpetual recording aria playback use the TDK. MKM Verbatim disks ma_nave the sign "for VIDEO CAMERA TM" yOUdon't use them. operations for recording and playback may not work properly or you may not eject the If inserted disc from the DVD Camcorder. You cannot oven_vnte,eaa. or format the fin _lized disc. tf needed unfinatize the disc DVD-RW on Yt '-*page 82 - it is no[ guaranteed that all DVD players/recorders/drives can play discs finalized in this DVD Camcorder. For compatibility details refer to the DVD players/recorders/drives owner's manual. For more information about the categories of available discs see page 123.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Battery Level -`page 23 Manual focus -`page 53 EASY.Q '=,page 45 DiS '=,page 81 Program AE '=,page 54 White Balance Mode _page 56 Digital Effects Mode _page 58 16:9 Wide -page 60 Shutter Speed -page 52 Exposure ",page 52 20. Remaining Time 21. Record Mode -page 22. Operating Mode 23. Zoom Position _page 46 Digital Zoom Position -page 62 24. LCD Enhancer '-*page 39 25. Volume Control -page 64 26. Message Line -page 117 27. Voice Plus indicator "*page 87 28. AV IN (SC-DC175/DC575 only) ".*page 83 29. Playback Speed "*page 66

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N_te_ = Functions not marked with wilt be retained when the DVD Camcorder is powered on after turning it off. , OSD (On Screen Display) items shown here are based on model SC-DC173U.

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Photo Quality _page 91 Photo Size (SC-DC575 only) -`page 92 Remaining Time (Recordable time of moving images) CARD (Memory Card) Indicator image Counter [Total number of recordable photo images)

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Press the [DISPLAY] button on the left side control panel. = Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off. the DatelTirne OnlOff the menu and change the Date/Time mode. ",page 37

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Initial Setting System Menu Setting
-:o 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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [1_ (Camera}] or [(J_(Player)] 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Clock Set>, then press the [Joystick]. = The month will be highlight first. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to set current month, then press the [Joystick]. = The day will be highlighted. = To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min, or AM/PM by pressing the [Joystick], then move the [Joystick] up or down to set respective values. 7. You can set the day, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM following the same procedure after setting the month. 8. Press the [Joystick] after setting minute. A message <Complete!> is displayed. 9. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

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= After the Lithium Battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time appears on the screen as 12:00 AM JAN.01.2007. = You can set the year up to 2040. = If the Lithium Battery is not installed, data inputted wilt not be backed up. = Display illustrations in this manual OSD illustrations of model SC-DC173U are used in this manual. Some of the OSD items shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual items on your DVD Camcorder.

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Initial Setting : System Menu Setting
*:o 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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [1_ (Camera}] or [l_(Player)] 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] 5. Move the [Joystick] 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick].
up or down to select <Remote>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <On> or <Off>, then press the [Joystick].

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7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

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If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon ((<_l) will blink for 3 seconds on the LCD Screen and then disappear.

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4 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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DO175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ I_ (Camera)] or [I'iii_(Player)] 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] 5. Move the [Joystick] 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick].

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up or down to select <Beep Sound>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <On> or <Off>, then press the [Joystick].

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*:o The Shutter Sound function works only in M.Cam Mode. '='page 26 + You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on, the shutter wifl sound with each press of the [PHOTO] button. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ _ 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] 5. Move the [Joystick] 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick].

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up or down to select <Shutter Sound>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <On> or <Off>, then press the [Joystick].
InitiaJ Setting System Menu Setting
-:- 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. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [1_ (Camera}] or [(]_(Player)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick].

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5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Language>, then press the [Joystick]. = The available language options are listed. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the desired OSD language, then press the [Joystick]. = The OSD language is refreshed inthe selected language. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
Language options may be changed without prior notice.

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*:* The Demonstration function may only be used in the Camera Mode with no disc inserted in the unit. '=,page 26 *:* Before you begin: Make sure that there is no disc inserted in the DVD Camcorder. "*page 41 *:o Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your DVD Camcorder so that you may use them more easily. *:* The Demonstration operates repeatedly until it is switched off. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ I_l_ (Camera)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] 5. Move the [Joystick] 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick].

6. Move the [Joystick] teft or right to select <Rename>, then press the [Joystick]. = Disc Name screen will appear. 7. Use the [Joystick] to move the cursor to <Delete>, then press the [Joystick] to delete the existing disc name. 8. Use the [Joystick] to select the desired characters and items, then press the [Joystick]. 9. Use the [Joystick] to select <Done>, then press the [Joystick]. = The Disc Name witl be changed. = Press the [MENU] button to return to Disc Manager menu.
-:o This function works only in Camera Mode. '-',page 26 :* You can format a recorded disc to be used again. By formatting, alt existing data wilt be deleted. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ !_1_ (Camera)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to seIect <Disc Manager>, then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to seIect <Disc Format>, then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Video Mode> or <VR Mode>, then press the [Joystick]. (DVD-RW only) Set the mode depending on the application. = If you insert DVD-RW disc, the message <Disc format? (Video or VR) All files will be deleted!> will appear Video (Video Mode) if the disc has been finalized, it enables the disc to be played back on other DVD Players/Recorders/Drives. VR (VR Mode) You can edit the disc on a DVD Camcorder, but playback is only possible on a DVD Recorder that supports VR mode.
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= Refer to page 11 for Finalized disc compatibility. = If you insert DVD+RW disc message <Disc format? All files will be deletedt> wilt appear. 7. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select <Yes>, then press the [Joystick]. When formatting is complete, the message <Complete!> will appear.
= The Finalize/Format functions are not available when the battery level is between (_1 and
Formatting win delete all the recorded contents on a disc. Be careful not to delete data by mistake. Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting. The data recorded in disc may be damaged. Be sure to use the AC power adapter when formatting a disc so that the DVD Camcorder does not turn off midway. ,_
+ This function works only in Camera Mode. ",page 26 *:* To play the contents of a DVD-RW/-R/+R DL on other DVD Players/Recorders/Drives, you must finalize the disc. When finalizing, there should be enough power in the batteries. If an the AC Power adapter is to be used, make sure that the jack is properly connected. A power cut during finalizing may disrupt the disc from replaying. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ i_ (Camera)] 3. Press the [MENU] button. , The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to seIect <Disc Manager>, then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Disc Finalize>, then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] teft or right to select <Finatize>_ then press the [Joystick]. , The message <Finalizing, please wait.> will appear. When finalizing is complete_ the message <Complete!> wilt appear..

USB interface is not supported on Windows VISTA(64bit) and Macintosh operating systems. System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that satisfies the requirements may not ensure the operation depending on the system.
USB interface (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575
On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. Intel Pentium III TM Pentium 4 TMisa trademark of the Intel Corporation. or Windows isa registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners. in M.Cam Mode or M.Player Mode, be sure that the Memory Card is inserted into the DVD Camcorder before connecting USB cable. If no Memory Card or an unformatted Memory Card is inserted, the PC will not recognize your DVD Camcorder as a removable disk. USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX g.o. If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the DVD Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer wilt stop and the data may be damaged. if you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove atl other USB devices and try the connection again.
USB interface (SO=DO173(U)/DC175/D0575
+ 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. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [[._iii_J(Player)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <USB Connect>, then press the [Joystick].

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6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Computer> or <Printer>, then press the [Joystick]. You can select <Computer> to use the DVD Camcorder as a PC Camera, USB Stream or removable disk. You can select <Printer> to use the PictBridge feature. ",page 105 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

-:o You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card inserted in the DVD Camcorder to a PC via a USB connection. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD], set the [Power] switch to [ _ (Camera)] or [[_(Player)].
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the DVD Camcorder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer. 3. To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognized, open Windows Explorer and locate the removable disk.

Maintenance

*:o Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. *:* Before using your DVD Camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources , , Youcan 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, depending on the design of the local wait outlet. system
You can view your recordings using the built-in LCD screen and viewfinder. However, to view your recordings on a television set or to copy it to an external device as a video cassette recorder (VCR)/ DVD Recorder / Player, the television set or an external device must be NTSC-compatible and have the appropriate Audio/ Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate Video Format Transcoder (NTSC-PAL format Converter).
PAL-compatible Countries/Regiorls Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria. China. ClS. Czech Republic. Denmark. Egyp[, FinIand. Fiance. Germany. Greece. Great Britain. Holland. Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait. Libya Malaysia. Mauritius. Norway Romania. Saudi Arabia. Singapore. Slovak RePuBlic. Spain. Sweden. Swi_.eriand, Syria, Thailand. Tunisia. e_c. NTSC-compatible Countries/Regions Bahamas. Canada. Central America, Japan. Korea. Mexico. PhiiiDDines. Taiwan. United States of America. e[c. Note You can make recordings wl[n _our DVD Camcorder ana view pictures on the LCD Screen from anywhere 1 the world.

Troubleshooting

-:o Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display in <Camera/Player> Modes simple checks.

Pressing the [Joystick] playing.

does not start

The LCD is turned off.
Keep away from magnetic materials. When magnetic material is near the left side of the DVD Camcorder, the LCD may be turned off but it is not a malfunction.
, Playback screen interrupted unexpectedly, Cannot play back a recorded DVD-RW/ +RW/-R/+R DL disc. Check the Power supply (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) is properly connected and stable. A disc with data that had been recorded using other devices may not properly work with this DVD Camcorder. A DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back using a recorder that does not support VR mode. Refer to the user's manual of playback device to check compatibility. Clean the disc using a cleaning cloth. Finalize the disc (except DVD+RW). Check the Power supply (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter)is properly connected and stable. Detach the Battery Pack from the DVD Camcorder and install it again. Make sure the Battery Pack is charged. Disc fanalisation 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 entangled. Make sure the disc was inserted properly. When the cover is not closed by an exceptional case, please contact the local service center.
Cannot play back a recorded DVD-RW/ +RW/-R/+R DL disc on a PC.
Pushing the [OPEN] switch does not open the Disc Cover.
Cannot close the Disc Cover.
Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Camera Exposure 16:9 Wide DIS BLC Digital Zoom Rec Mode Record AV In/Out Im Wind Cut Photo Size Photo Quality Delete Memory* Delete All Protect Print Mark Format File No Disc Finalize Disc Manager Disc Unfinalize Disc Format Disc Info LCD Bdght Display LCD Color Date/Time TV Display
Selecting the Program AE Function Setting White Balance Setting the Digital special effect Setting the Shutter speed Setting the Exposure value Setting the 16:9 Wide mode Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing Performing the backlight compensation Selecting Digital Zoom Selecting the recording speed Selecting the AV input/output Minimizing wind noise Selecting the Photo Size Selecting image Quality Deleting Files Deleting all Files Preventing Accidental Erasure in Memory Card Marking images recorded on a Memory Card for Printing Formatting the Memory Card File Numbering Options Finalizing a Disc Unfinalizing a Disc Formatting Disc Providing a Disc Information Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD Screen Setting the Color tones of the LCD Screen Setting the Date and Time Display Setting OSD on/off of TV
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Clock Set Remote III Beep Sound System Shutter Sound* USB Connect* Language Demonstration
Setting the date/time Using the remote control Setting the Beep sound Setting the Shutter sound Selecting the USB device Selecting the OSD language Demonstration ,z ,z ,z ,/ v_ ,z ,/ '/ ,z ,/ v_ ,z v_ '/ ,/ ,/ '/ ,/ 3o 34 35

Powersource Powersourcetype Powerconsumption (Recording) Operatingtemperature Storagetemperature Externaldimensions Weight InternalMID Remotecontrol(SC-DC175/DC575 only) - These technical specifications
DC84V, LithiumIon BatteryPack74V LithiumIon BatteryPack,Powersupply (100V_24OV) 50/60Hz 47W ($0-D0171,SC-DC173(U)/DC175, LCD/VJevvfmder) 51W (SC-D0575,LOD/Viewfinder) 0~40C (32 F~104F) -20C ~ 60C (-4F ~ 140F) Height343 inches (87ram),Length 476 inches(121ram),Width213 inches(54 ram) 079 Ib (360g, 12.70oz) (Exceptfor LithiumIon BatteryPack) Omni-directional stereomicrophone Indoors:greaterthan49ft (15m) (straightline),Outdoors: bout 164 ft (5 m) (straightline) a and design may be changed without notice.
Accessories.. Add.. AF/MF.. AV in/Out.. Hand Strap.. 19 information.. 77 Joystick... 26 LCD.. LCD Enhancer.. LIGHT.. Lithium Ion Battery Pack.
Print Mark.. 103 Program AE.. 54 Protection... 96 Q.MENU.. 27 Record Mode.. 43 Remote.. 31 Remote control.. 18 Shutter Sound.. 33 Shutter Speed.. 52 Thumbnail index.. 63 TV Display... 38 Unfinatize.. 82 USB interface. 107~114 Viewfinder... 39 Voice Plus... 87 White Balance.. 56 Wind Cut.. 51 Zoom.. 46
Beep Sound.. 32 BLC.. 48 Clock Set.. 30 Color Nite.. 49 Connection.. 83 Copying.. 86,88 Date/Time... 37 Delete.. 67,71,74 Demonstration.. 35 Digital Effect.. 58 Digital Zoom.. 62 DIS... 61 Disc Cleaning.. 7 Discs.. 10 EASY.Q Mode.. 45 Exposure.. 52 Fade.. 47 Fite No.. 93 Finalize... 80 Format.. 79,99
Memory Card. 89 Move.. 73 Moving Image.. 100 Name.. 78 Operating Modes. 26 OSD.. 28,29 OSD Language.. 34 Partial Delete.. 68,75 Photo images.. 95 Photo Quality. 91 Photo Size.. 92 PictBridge.. 105 Playlist.. 63 Power Source. 25

Warranty

(SEA users only)
SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA wilt repair or replace the product at it's option. Atl warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toil flee: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Labor 90 days carry-in Parts 1 year On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer's responsibility. The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service center. EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico. Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment", and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Or6), Poly arominated aiphenyls Poly arominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs}- in our products, (PBas),