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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.

i0. Hand Strap

Charging Indicator Lithium Battery Cover AV Jack DCIN Jack Hand Strap Hook Tripod Receptacle Memory Card Slot (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) BATT. RELEASE Switch
Usable Memory Cards (2GB Max) (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)

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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 [Record Start/Stop] button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand Strap 1. Pull and open the Hand Strap and release the Hand Strap. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook. 2. Insert your hand into the Hand Strap and adjust its length. 3. Close the Hand Strap.
Lens Cover 1. Hook up the Lens Cover with the Lens Cover Strap as illustrated. 2. Pull and open the Hand Strap and release the Hand Strap. 3. Hook up the Lens Cover Strap to the Hand Strap and adjust it following the steps as described for the Hand Strap. 4. Close the Hand Strap.

Instaltinq

the Lens Cover

after Operation

Press buttons on both sides of the Lens Cover, then insert it so it covers the DVD Camcorder Lens.
Lithium Batterv installation for the internal Clock
1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the DVD Camcorder. 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the DVD Camcorder. 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder, with the positive (+) terminal face up. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery. 4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover. Installing the Lithium Battery in the Remote Control (SC-DCI75/DC575 only)
using your fingernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens. 2. insert the battery while the positive (+) terminai faces down and press it firmly until you hear locking sound. 3. Place the battery holder to match its [(_] mark with the [O] mark on the remote control, and turn the battery holder clockwise to fix it. Precautions re ardin the Lithium Battery

Battery Holder

1. The Lithium Battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the Battery Pack or AC Power adapter is removed. 2. The Lithium Battery for the DVD Camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the Lithium Battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN.01.2007 when you set the Date/Time to On. When this occurs, replace the Lithium Battery with a new one (type CR2025). 4. There is a danger of explosion if Lithium Battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Warning: Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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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].

(Camera)]

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].

_Move _Select _Exit

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].

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up or down to select <Demonstration>,
then press the [Joystick].
up or down to select <On>, then press the [Joystick].
7. To quit the Demonstration, press the [Joystick].
If you press other buttons (FADE, C.NtTE, EASY.Q, MF/AF, etc.) during the Demonstration operation, the Demonstration function wilt be deactivated and the function of the button pressed will be activated.

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Initial Setting Display Menu Setting
+ Adjusting the LCD Screen works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. "-.page 26 *:* Your DVD Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch (SC-DC171 only) / 2.7 inch wide (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. *:* Depending on the conditions under which you are using the DVD Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust; - LCD Bright - LCD Color 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 <Display>, then press the [Joystick].
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5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the item you want to adjust (LCD Bright or LCD Color), then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] left or right to adjust the value of the selected item (LCD Bright or LCD Color), then press the [Joystick]. You can set values for <LCD Bright> and <LCD Color> between <00> ~ <35>. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button. Adjusting the LCD Screen does not affect the brightness and color of the image to be recorded.

TV Display

InitiaJ Setting Display Menu Setting
-:o The Date/Time function works in Camera Mode/Player Mode/M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode. ",page 26 :* The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the disc. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 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] up or down to select <Display>_ then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <Date/Time>_ then press the [Joystick].
6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the Date/Time display type, then press the [Joystick]. = Date/Time display type: <Off>, <Date>, <Time>, <Date&Time>. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
= The Date/Time will read 12:00 AM JAN.01.2007 in the following conditions. - During playback of a blank section of a disc. - If the disc was recorded before setting the Clock function 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 30

Gradualappearance

b. Fadeln

Release the [Joystick]

-:o BLC works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. '-page 26 -:* Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is in front of a window. - The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person's face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. - The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. - The light sources are too bright. - The subject is against a snowy background. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 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 <Camera>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <BLC>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <On>, then press the [Joystick]. (Camera)].

<BLC Off>

<BLC On>
7. To exit, press the [MENU] button. BLC icon (2) is displayed.
= You can directly access the BLC function by using the [Q.MENU] button. ",page 27 = The BLC function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.
+:o Color Nite function works only in Camera Mode. '=,page26 +:* You can make the subject recorded appear to be in stow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors. *:* Please disable 16:9 Wide mode to use the Color Nite function. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/ DC575 only) ",page 60 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ _ (Camera)].

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MULTI OISP,

(SC-DC171/DC173

3. Press the [C.NITE] (SC-DC171/DC173 only) or [C.NITEILtGHT] (SC-DC173U/DC175/ DC575 only) button. 4. Each time you press the [C.NITE] (SC-DC171/DC173 only) or [C.NITE/LIGHT] (SC-DC173U/DC175/DC575 only) button, shutter speed is changed to; _- <Color N. 1/30>, <Color N. 1/15> and off. (SC-DC171/DC173 only) 1_<Color N. 1/30>, <Color N. 1/15>, <Color N. 1/15([_}> and off. (SC-DC 173U/DC175/DC575 only)

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It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod. If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate. EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On. 16:9 Wide mode is not available in the DIS mode. (SC-DC171 only) DIsDigitalmode.Zm' Mite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, or Pastel2 is not available in the Color DIS function in 16:9 Wide mode may produce lower quality than in normal mode. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)

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+ The Digital Zoom works only in Camera Mode. "page 26 + Zooming more than 34x (SC-DC171/DC173(U)/DC175 only) or 26x (SC-DC575 only) is achieved digitally, up to 1200x when combined with optical zoom. + The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. + Please disable 16:9 Wide mode to use this function. ",page 60 Selecting the Digital Zoom
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [il_ (Camera)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to setect <Camera>, then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Digital Zoom>, then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select desired zoom value (Off, 1OOx,2OOx,4OOxor [_ 1200x), then press the [Joystick]. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button. When using the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button, an digital zoom indicator appears on the screen.

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Maximum zooming may result in lower picture quality. Digital Zoom is not available while DI& EASY.Q, Color Nite_ 16:9 Wide, Mosaic_ Mirror, Emboss2, or Pastel2 is in use. Once Color Nite_EASY.Q, 16:9 Wide, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, or Pastel2 is selected, Digital Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom mode wilt be backed up.) Once DIS is selecte& Digital Zoom mode wilt be released.
Thumbnail index and Playlist
Current title scene/-Total title scenes Thumbnail view-
+ The thumbnailindex displays multiple titles scenes that have been recorded. *:o Atitle scene is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. Once deleted, you cannot recover the title scene again.

6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Select> or <Select All>, then press the [Joystick]. = Select: Deletes an individual playlist. To delete a playlist, use the [Joystick] to select a playflst to delete, then press the [Joystick]. The selected playiist wilt be marked with < _>. = SelectAIh Deletes all playlists. To delete all playlists, simply press the [Joystick] after <Select All> is selected. All the selected playlists will be marked with < _>. 7. Move the [Joystick] up to select <Execute>, then press the [Joystick]. = <Delete?> message will appear. 8. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select <Yes>, then press the [Joystick]. = All selected playtists wilt be deleted.
+ This function works only in Player Mode. '-*page 26 *:o You can add more scenes to an existing playlist. *:* The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). You should format the DVD-RW to VR Mode before recording. "*page 42 1. Set the [Model switch to [DISC]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [[_(Player)]. = The thumbnail index screen appears. 3. Move the [Joystick] up to highlight the thumbnail index screen icon (_), then move the [Joystick] right to highlight the playlist icon (IL--_). = The piaytist scenes wilt be displayed in the form of a thumbnail index. 4. Use the [Joystick] to select the playtist to which you wish to add scenes, then press the [Joystick]. = The scenes inside the playlist wilt appear. 5. Press the [Q.MENU] button. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Add>, then press the [Joystick]. = The title scenes to be added to the playlist will appear. 7. Use the [Joystick] to select the title scenes to be added to the playlist, then press the [Joystick]. = The selected scenes will be marked with <,/>. 8. Move the [Joystick] up to select <Execute>, then press the [Joystick]. = The message <Want to add?> will appear. 9. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select <Yes>, then press the [Joystick]. = The message <Now adding.> will appear. The selected scenes will be added to the ptaylist. The new scene witl be added as the last scene. [_

+ 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..

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During finalizing, do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD Camcorder. This could cause a malfunction.

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The Finalize/Format functions are not available when the battery level is between (_1 and _. Once finatized_the titlescenes or playlists in the disc cannot be deleted or edited. Time required for finalizing may differ by disc type. Refer to page 11for finalized disc compatibility. Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD Players/Recorders/Drives. For compatibility details, refer to your DVD Players/Recorders/Drives owner's manual, Once the DVD-R/+R DL disc is finalized, you cannot re-record it in the DVD Camcorder. You may play back DVD+RW discs on other devices without finalizing them. You can not make an additional recording on a DVD-RW disc without unfinalizing it after it is finalized.

_Select _Exit

+ 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. DVD playback application software starts and the disc will play. If DVD playback application does not start automatically, run the application by navigating through the Start menu.

You may take photo images while in M.Cam Mode and store the images on the Memory Card. ",page 26 You can take photo images using the remote control. (SC-DC175/DC575 only) Audio will not be recorded with a photo image on to the Memory Card. Please check the protection tab setting on your memory card before recording. You may not be able to record when it is set to lock.
1. lnsertthe Memory Card. '-page 89 2. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD]. 3. Set the [Power] switch to [ _ (Camera)]
4. After framing your subject, fully press the [PHOTO] button to take the picture. = The picture is taken and saved into the Memory Card within a few seconds. Taking another picture within this interval is not possible. = The <Photo capture> indicator appears during the time it takes to save the image.
= Saved photo images will appear slightly larger than what is shown on the LCD screen when the photos are taken. = Photo images are saved in the Memory Card in an 800x600 or 1152x864 (SC-DC575 only) format. = The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the quality of the image.
+ This function works only in M.Player Mode. '-*page 26 *:* You can playback and view photo images recorded on a Memory Card.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [[_(Player}]. = The thumbnail index of photo images appears. If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, <No file!> is displayed. 3. Use the [Joystick] to select a desired photo images, press the [Joystick]. = To change the current thumbnail page, use the [Joystick] to highlight the thumbnail page movement arrows then press the [Joystick] left or right to match the direction of the arrow. 1. Use the [Joystick] to select a desired photo image, then press the [Joystick]. 2. Use the [Joystick] to search for the desired photo image. = To view the next image: move the [Joystick] right. = To view the previous image: move the [Joystick] left. = Press [Joystick] left/right and hold to search for an image quickly. Holding the [Joystick] left or right will not change the displayed image, but the file number will change untit the button is released. When the [Joystick] is released, the selected file will be displayed. 3. To return to thumbnaiI index, press the [MULTI DISR (_"-_)] button.
1. Use the [Joystick] to select a desired photo image, then press the [Joystick]. 2. Press the IS.SHOW] button in the single image display mode. = All images will be played back consecutively for 2~3 seconds each. The <Slide> is displayed. The Slide Show will start from the current picture. To stop the slide show, press the IS.SHOW] button again. = Loading time may vary depending on the image size. = Any large sized image taken with another camera will be displayed as a thumbnail image.

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*:* 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 wilt be erased. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [CARD]. 2. Set the [Power] switch to [[]E](Player)]. = The thumbnail index of photo images appears. If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, <No file!> is displayed. 3. Use the [Joystick] to select images to be protected. 4. Press the [MENU] button. = The menu list will appear. 5. Move the [Joystick] 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Memory>, then press the [Joystick]. up or down to select <Protect>, then press the [Joystick].

USB interface (SC=DC173(U)/DC175/DC575

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) -:o You can transfer a recorded file in memory Card to a PC via a USB connection. -:* if you transfer data to a PC, you need to installthe software (DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0) supplied with the DVD Camcorder. USB Connection Speed (depending on the System)
High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers only. , Windows 2000 - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed. , Windows XP - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed. , Windows VISTA- High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed. System

cPu OS(Operating System)

Requirements
Windows System Intel_ Pentium 4TM, 2GHz Windows 2000/XP/VISTA(32bit) * Standard installation is recommended Operation may not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. 512MB 2GB or more 1024 x 768 dots 24bit Color USB2.0 High Speed
Memory HDD capacity Resolution USB
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.

Using the USB Streaming -:*:* *:* *:* Function
This function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. "-,page 26 To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC. You can view DVD Carncorder video on your PC using USB streaming. You can also store it as a moving image in the "avi" file format on a PC.
1. 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. 2. Setup and execute Windows Movie Maker. , Windows Movie Maker is used for Windows XP users. (C:\program flies\Movie maker\moviemk.exe) Using the Camcorder as a Removable Disk
-: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.
Change to a charged one. insert a disc. Change to a new disc. Erase recorded image. Eject and re-insert the disc. Try another disc. Format the disc. (DVD-RW/+RW) To record on a DVD-RW/+RW disc, unfinafize it Close the cover. Don't eject a disc when the disc detection is in progress because the data recovery stops. Follow the directions displayed on the screen with taking care of the items below. The data recovery completes within a few minutes but sometimes it may take more time. Use the AC adapter when recovering data. (Don't turn off the power when the data recovery is in progress. The disc may have a damage.) The data recovery may not be successful depending on the timing of the power down. When recordings from the other DVD Camcorders or recorders are present on the disc, the data recovery may not be successful.

Self Diagnosis Display in <M.CamlM.Player> Modes (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)
No memory card! Memory card full Memory card read error Memory card write error Not formatted! No file!
Slow (M.Cam) (M.Player) Stow Stow Slow Stow
There is no Memory Card inthe DVD Camcorder. There is not enough memory to record. The DVD Camcorder can not playback. The DVD Camcorder can not record. The Memory Card needs to format. There are no images recorded on the Memory Card.
insert a Memory Card. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. Format a Memory Card or insert Memory Card recorded on this DVD Camcorder. Format a Memory Card or change to a new Memory Card. Format a Memory Card. ",page 99 Record new images.

Write protect !

The Memory Card is record protected. Release the write protect tab on the Memory Card.

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is Dew Condensation?
Dewcondensationhappenswhen a DVDCamcorderis movedto a place wherethere is a significantemperaturedifference t from the previousplace in other words, the water vapor in the air turns into dew becauseof the temperature difference, and it condensates like dew on the external or internal lenses of the DVDCamcordarand on the reflection lens and the surfaceof the disc which are related to playback When this happens, you temporarilymay not use the record or play functions of the DVD Camcorder. Also, it may cause a malfunctionor damageto the DVDCamcorderwhen using the device with the power on while there is dew condensation What can I do? Turn the power off and detach the battery pack, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it When does the dew condensation occur? When the device is relocatedto a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot area suddenly,it will cause condensation 1) When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors. 2) When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the AC was running
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You cannot switch the DVD Camcorder on.
Check the Battery Pack or the AC Power adapter. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack. You have left the DVD Camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it. To turn on the DVD Camcorder_ press the [Record Start/ Stop] button. The Battery Pack is fully exhausted. Replace it with a fully charged battery pack. The atmospheric temperature is too low. The Battery Pack has not been charged fully. The Battery Pack is completely dead_ and cannot be recharged_ use another Battery Pack. The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the DVD Camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording in bright surroundings. The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted. Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus.

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