Samsung DC575WI, DC171BI User Manual

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DVD+ReWritable

DVD+R DL

DVD Camcorder

VP- DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/

DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi

Auto Focus

Charge Coupled Device

CCD

Liquid Crystal Display

LCD

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this 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.

AD68-01230G

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Contents Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions ............................ 6

Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen .................6

Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewﬁnder, Lens .............6

Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling ......................7

Notes regarding DVD Camcorder ........................................8

Notices regarding Copyright (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/

DC173i/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) ........................................ 8

Servicing & Replacement Parts ............................................8

Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder .............. 9

Features ...............................................................................9

Learning available Discs and Their Features .....................10

How to use the DVD Camcorder easily .............................. 12

Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder ................13

Basic Accessories .........................................................13

Optional Accessories ....................................................13

Front & Left View ................................................................ 14

Left Side View .....................................................................15

Right & Top View ................................................................16

Rear & Bottom View ...........................................................17

Usable Memory Cards (2GB Max) (VP-DC173(i)/

DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) ....... 17

Remote Control (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) ..............................18

Preparation ......................................................... 19

Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ..................................19

Hand Strap ....................................................................19

Lens Cover ...................................................................19

Installing the Lens Cover after Operation .....................19

Lithium Battery Installation .................................................20

Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock .........20

Installing the Lithium Battery in the Remote Control (VPDC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/

DC575Wi only) ..............................................................20

Precautions regarding the Lithium Battery ....................20

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ....................................21

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .........................21

Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type .....22

Battery Level Display ....................................................23

Battery Pack Management ...........................................23

Maintaining the Battery Pack ........................................24

Connecting a Power Source ...............................................25

Using a Household 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 .. 29 (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi

only) ....................................................................................29

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ....................29

Turning OSD On/Off .....................................................29

Turning the Date/Time On/Off .......................................29

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Initial Setting : System Menu Setting ............... 30

Setting the Clock (Clock Set) .............................................30

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) . 31 (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/

DC575Wi only) ...................................................................31

Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ..............................32

Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) ....................... 33

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi

only) ....................................................................................33

Selecting the OSD Language (Language) .........................34

Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) ......................35

Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting ............... 36

Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) .........36

Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time) ................................37

Setting the TV Display (TV Display) ...................................38

DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ................. 39

Using the Viewﬁnder ........................................................... 39

Adjusting the Focus ......................................................39

Using the LCD ENHANCER ............................................... 39

Various Recording Techniques ...........................................40

Inserting and Removing a Disc ..........................................41

Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) ............................43

DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording ................... 44

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

To Start Recording ........................................................47

To Stop Recording ........................................................47

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) .................... 48

Using the Colour Nite .........................................................49

Using the LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/

DC575Wi only) ...................................................................50

DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording ............ 51

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) .....................................51

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) 52

Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording ........52

Adjusting the Exposure When Recording .....................52

Auto Focus / Manual Focus ................................................53

Auto Focus ....................................................................53

Manual Focus ...............................................................53

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) ...54

Setting the Program AE ................................................55

Setting the White Balance (White Balance) .......................56

Setting the Custom White Balance ...............................57

Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) ...............................58

Selecting the Digital Effects ..........................................59

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

Selecting the Digital Zoom ............................................62

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DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist 63

What is the Thumbnail Index? ............................................ 63

What’s a Playlist?

DVD Camcorder .................................................. 64

Playing Title Scenes Adjusting the Volume Various Functions while in Player Mode

Playback/Still ................................................................65

Skip Playback (Forward/Reverse) ...............................65

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) ...............................66

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi

only) ..............................................................................66

Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete)

mode) ............................................................................................................... 68

DVD Camcorder: Playlist ................................... 69

Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) Playing the Playlist Deleting a Playlist (Delete) Adding Scenes to Playlist (Scene-Add) Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist (Scene-Move) Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Scene-Delete)

Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Scene-Partial Delete)

DVD-RW(VR mode) .................................................... 63

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL ..................................... 64

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL ................................... 64

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL 65

DVD -RW/+RW ................................ 67

DVD-RW(VR

DVD-RW(VR mode) .......... 69

DVD-RW(VR mode) .................................................. 70

DVD-RW(VR mode) .................................. 71

DVD-RW(VR mode) ........ 72

DVD-RW(VR mode) ............................................................ 73

DVD-RW(VR mode)

DVD-

RW(VR mode) ................................................................................................... 75

DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager ........................ 77

Disc Information (Disc Info) Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename)

DL .................................................................................................................... 78

Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalise)

Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive ................................ 81

Playing back a ﬁnalised disc on a DVD Player/Recorder .. 81 Unﬁnalising a Disc (Disc Unﬁnalise)

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL ....................... 77

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R

DVD-RW/+RW .............................. 79

DVD-RW/-R/+R DL ........................ 80

DVD-RW ............................... 82

DVD Camcorder: Connection ............................ 83

Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/

DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) ................................................... 83

Viewing Recordings on TV .................................................84

Copying a Disc onto a Tape ................................................86

Using the Voice Plus ..........................................................87

Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a Disc (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC175Wi/DC575Wi

only) ....................................................................................88

Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC173(i)/ DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) . 89

Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied) 89

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Memory Card Functions ...............................................89

Inserting a Memory Card ..............................................89

Ejecting a Memory Card ...............................................89

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ..........90

Image Format ...............................................................90

Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) .......................91

Select the Photo Quality ...............................................91

Number of Images that can be stored on a Memory Card

91 Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi

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

Deleting All Images at Once .........................................98

Formatting the Memory Card (Format) ...............................99

Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card ... 100

Saving Moving Images onto a Memory Card ..............100

Recording time available 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

Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ..........................103

Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge™ ........................105

DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL ........................................................... 102

Removing the Print Mark ............................................104

PictBridge™ (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi

only) ................................ 105

Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) .....................105

Setting the Number of Prints .......................................106

Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ..........................106

Printing Images ...........................................................106

Canceling the Printing .................................................106

USB Interface (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi

Using USB Interface ......................................................... 107

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection .. 107

USB Connection Speed depending on the System ....107

System Requirements ................................................107

Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) .......................109

Installing DV Media PRO Program ................................... 110

Connecting to a PC ..........................................................112

Disconnecting the USB Cable .................................... 112

Using the PC Camera Function ..................................113

Using the USB Streaming Function ............................114

Using the removable Disk Function ............................114

only) ............. 107

Maintenance ..................................................... 115

Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ................................ 115

Power sources ............................................................115

Colour system ............................................................. 115

Troubleshooting ............................................... 116

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen

Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the DVD Camcorder.

1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees with your ﬁnger.

2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens

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side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

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Notes

Refer to page 36 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen.

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Make sure not to contact the magnetic stripe of your credit card near the LCD panel. Your credit card information may be

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removed.

Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewﬁnder, Lens

1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of

the Viewﬁnder or the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

2. The LCD Screen has been manufactured using high

precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD Screen. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

3. Do not pick up the DVD Camcorder by holding the

Viewﬁnder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack.

4. Applying excessive force to the Viewﬁnder may damage it.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling

Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with your

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ﬁngers. Discs contaminated by ﬁngerprints or foreign substances may not play properly. Use a soft cloth to clean the disc.

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Clean lightly from the centre of a disc to the outside edge. Circling or cleaning too hard

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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.

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It may cause a malfunction. Press the supporting holder in the centre of the disc case for easy removal of the disc.

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Handle discs by the edges and the centre hole to avoid ﬁnger marks on the recording side.

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Do not bend or apply heat to the disc.

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Always store discs vertically in their plastic cases when not in use.

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Store discs away from direct sunlight, heating elements, moisture or dust.

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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding DVD Camcorder

Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F).

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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

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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.

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- 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.)

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug

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shall be readily operable.

Notices regarding Copyright (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/DC173i/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only)

Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, ﬁlms, and other programme 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.

Servicing & Replacement Parts

Do not attempt to service this DVD Camcorder yourself.

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Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

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Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

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When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the

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manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards.

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Features

DVD Disc Camcorder

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DVD-VIDEO recording with 8cm DVD-RW/+RW/DVDR/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs.

High Power Zoom Lens

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Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 34x (VPDC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i) only) Zoom Lens, 26x Zoom Lens (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only).

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

Photo Capture (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/

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DC575WB/DC575Wi 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

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Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size.

Colour TFT LCD

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A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately. Also 2.7 inch Wide LCD. (VP-DC171W(i)/ DC171WB/DC172W/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only).

LCD Enhancer

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It can give you a clear quality image on LCD Screen even in the outdoors with bright daylight.

Mega-pixel CCD (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

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Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

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Various Digital Effects

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Digital Still Camera Function (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/

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Moving Image Recording (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/

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MMC/SD Card Slot (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/

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Multi OSD Language

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Your DVD Camcorder incorporates a 1.0 mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution photo images can be recorded to a Memory Card.

The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magniﬁcation.

The Digital Effects allow you to give your recordings a special look.

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi 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.

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Card.

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards.

You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Learning available Discs and Their Features

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

Which discs are available?

DVD-R

DVD+R DL

You can record it only once.

You cannot delete or edit the recordings.

After ﬁnalised a disc, you can play back the recordings in most common DVD players.

You cannot use the following discs.

DVD-RW

You can record and edit it many times.

(You can delete recorded image ﬁles or format the disc and reuse it again.)

Format the disc in the mode you want according to your needs. Video mode:

will play in most common DVD player.

VR (Video Record) mode:

recordings on your DVD camcorders. But you can play the disc only on a DVD Recorder that supports VR mode.)

You may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.

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Unusable 8cm discs.

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CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+R (Single Layer)/DVD-RAM/DVD-R (Dual Layer)

Floppy Disk, MO, MD, iD, LD

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Once ﬁnalised, the recordings on the disc

You can easily edit the

DVD+RW

You can record it many times.

You can delete or format but cannot edit the recordings.

You can play back the DVD+RW disc on other DVD players without ﬁnalising it.

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Which discs recorded on the DVD Camcorder can be played in DVD players/recorders/drives?

Discs must be ﬁnalised before they can be played on common DVD player/recorders. Finalising is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded playable on common DVD players.

DVD-R

DVD+R DL

DVD player

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DVD recorder

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DVD drive-equipped PC

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DVD-RW

In case of Video mode

DVD player

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DVD recorder

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DVD drive-equipped PC

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In case of VR mode

DVD recorder that supports DVD-RW VR mode.

DVD+RW

DVD player

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DVD recorder

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DVD drive-equipped PC

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You can play back DVD+RW discs on

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other DVD players or DVD recorders without ﬁnalising them.

Notes

We are not responsible for data loss on a disc.

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You may not be able to play discs recorded from a PC or DVD recorder. When such a case occurs, the message Bad

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Disc! may be displayed. We do not warranty any damage or loss incurred due to recording and playback failure caused by disc or card malfunction.

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We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited material and/or

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damage to the recorder arising from the misuse of discs. For stable and perpetual recording and playback, use the TDK, MKM, Verbatim disks that have the sign “for VIDEO

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CAMERA

” If you don’t use them, operations for recording and playback may not work properly or you may not eject the

inserted disc from the DVD Camcorder.

You cannot overwrite, edit, or format the ﬁnalised disc. If needed, unﬁnalise the disc. (DVD-RW only) page 82

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It is not guaranteed that all players can play back the disc. For compatibility details, refer to the manual of the player where

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you want to play back the disc. For more information about the categories of available disks, see page 123.

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How to use the DVD Camcorder easily

You can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder, most common DVD players, and PCs after ﬁnalising the disc.

Recording

Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting page 42

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Recording the desired Images page 44

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Playing Back

Selecting a scene to play back from the thumbnail index screen page 64

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Editing

You may edit only in DVD-RW (VR Mode). page 68

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Finalising

Discs must be ﬁnalised before they can be played on standard DVD player/recorders.

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You may play back DVD+RW discs on other devices without ﬁnalising them.

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD Camcorder.

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)

2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE)

3. AV Cable

4. Instruction Book

5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)

6. Remote Control (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

7. USB Cable (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

8. Software CD (DV Media PRO) (VP-DC173(i)/ DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

9. Lens Cover

10. Lens Cover Strap

Optional Accessories

11. 8cm DVD-RW Disc

12. Carrying Case

Notes

The contents can vary depending on the sales

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region. Parts and accessories are available at your local

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Samsung dealer.

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)

4. Instruction Book 5. Lithium Batteries (CR2025) 6. Remote Control

7. USB Cable 8. Software CD 9. Lens Cover

10. Lens Cover Strap 11. 8cm DVD-RW Disc 12. Carrying Case

2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE)

3. AV Cable

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Front & Left View

1. ACCESS Indicator page 41

2. OPEN Switch

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3. Lens

4. LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) page 50

5. Remote Sensor (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

6. Internal MIC

7. EASY.Q Button

8. Q.MENU Button

page 45

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page 27

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Illustrations of model VP-DC175WB are used in this owner’s instructions. Although the models covered in this manual look different, they all operate in a similar way.

9. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)/ FADE (page 47)////

Mode

Joystick

Up - FADE - -

Down ()

Left ()

Right ()

OK (

Stop - - Stop

Backward Search/ Skip

Forward Search/ Skip

) Play/Still - -

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<M.Player Mode> : Memory Player Mode

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<Camera

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/

Mode>

- Backward Skip Backward Search

- Forward Skip Forward Search

DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

Photo image Moving image

10. TFT LCD Screen

<M.Player Mode>

Play/Still

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Left Side View

1. Built-In Speaker

2. LCD ENHANCER Button

3. Zoom (W/T)/VOL (

4. Record Start/Stop Button

5. MENU Button

6. DISPLAY Button

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) Button page 46/64

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7. C.NITE/LIGHT/S.SHOW Button (VP-DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

C.NITE/S.SHOW Button (VP-DC173(i) only)

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C.NITE Button (VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/

DC171WB/DC172W only) page 49

8. MULTI DISP./MF/AF Button

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Right & Top View

1. PHOTO Button (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only) page 94

2. Focus Adjustment Knob

3. Viewﬁnder

4. Record Start/Stop Button

5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/

6. USB Jack (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

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(Camera)/ (Player))

7. Zoom (W/T) Lever

8. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

9. Disc Cover

10. Hand Strap

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Rear & Bottom View

7 86

1. Charging Indicator

2. Lithium Battery Cover

3. AV Jack

4. DC IN Jack

5. Hand Strap Hook

6. Tripod Receptacle

7. Memory Card Slot (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/ DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

8. BATT. RELEASE Switch

Usable Memory Cards (2GB Max) (VP-DC173(i)/ DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

SD MMC

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Remote Control (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

1. START/STOP

2. DISPLAY

3. /(Skip)

4.  (Stop)





6. MENU

7. Up(

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(Play/Still)

)/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK

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8. PHOTO

9. W/T (Zoom)

10. /(Search)

11. |



12. Q-MENU



(Slow)

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PHOTO

Preparation

Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover

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.

Installing the Lens Cover after Operation

Press buttons on both sides of the Lens Cover, then insert it so it covers the DVD Camcorder Lens.

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Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Lithium Battery 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 (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

1. Turn the battery holder counterclockwise (as indicated with [ ] mark),

using your ﬁngernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens.

2. Insert the battery while the positive (+) terminal faces down and press it

ﬁrmly until you hear locking sound.

3. Place the battery holder to match its [

remote control, and turn the battery holder clockwise to ﬁx it.

] mark with the [] mark on the

Precautions regarding the Lithium Battery

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 00:00 01.JAN.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.

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Battery Holder

Warning: Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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Preparation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 (not supplied) Battery Pack only.



The Battery Pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.



Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1. Turn the [Power] switch to [OFF].

2. Attach the Battery Pack to the DVD Camcorder.

3. Connect the AC Power adapter(AA-E9 TYPE) to a wall socket.

4. Open the DC IN 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.

6. When the Battery is fully charged, disconnect the Battery Pack and

the AC Power Adapter from the DVD Camcorder. Even with the Power switched off, the Battery Pack will still discharge.

Blinking time Charging rate

Once per second Less than 50% Twice per second 50% ~ 75% Three times per second 75% ~ 90% Blinking stops and stays on 90% ~ 100% On for a second and off for a

second

Error - Reset the Battery Pack and the DC Cable

Power Switch

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Preparation

Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type

If you close the LCD Screen, it switches off and the Viewﬁnder switches on automatically.



The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations.



Actual recording time depends on usage. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged Battery Pack at 77 °F



(25 °C). Even when the power is switched off, the Battery Pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the device.



Battery Type SB-LSM80 SB-LSM160 (not supplied)

Charging time Approx.1hr 30min Approx. 3hr

Mode Continuous recording time Playback time Mode Continuous recording time Playback time

LCD ON

Viewﬁnder

LCD ON

Viewﬁnder

LCD ON

Viewﬁnder

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on;

- 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.

XP Approx. 55min Approx. 1hr XP Approx. 1hr 50min Approx. 1hr 55min

SP Approx. 1hr Approx. 1hr 5min SP Approx. 2hr Approx. 2hr 5min

LP Approx. 1hr 5min Approx. 1hr 10min LP Approx. 2hr 10min Approx. 2hr 15min

Measured times shown above are based on model VP-DC171

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Preparation

Battery Level Display

The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery Pack. a. Fully charged b. 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 Finalise/Format functions are not available at battery level ‘d’ and ‘e’.

At battery level ‘e’



The battery becomes low in capacity and the < > indicator blinks on the display. The screen will turn blue when the battery is almost completely discharged.

Battery Pack Management

The Battery Pack should be recharged in an environment between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).



The Battery Pack should never be charged in a room with a temperature that is below 32 °F (0 °C).



The life and capacity of the Battery Pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) or left in



temperatures above 104 °F (40 °C) for a long period of time, even when it is fully recharged. Do not put the Battery Pack near any heat source (i.e. ﬁre or a heater).



Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the Battery Pack.



Do not allow the + and – terminals of the Battery Pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce



overheating or ﬁre.

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Preparation

Maintaining the Battery Pack

Please refer to the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous recording time.



The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.



The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.



The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged Battery Pack at 77 °F (25 ° C).

The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions. When replacing the battery pack, only use the same type as is supplied with this camcorder and is available from your



SAMSUNG retailer. When the Battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.



The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

Make sure that the Battery Pack is fully charged before starting to record.



A brand new Battery Pack is not charged. Before using the Battery Pack, you need to charge it completely.



Fully discharging a Lithium Ion Battery damages the internal cells.



The Battery Pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged. To preserve battery power, keep your DVD Camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.



If your DVD Camcorder is in Camera Mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes



with a disc inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. Make sure that the Battery Pack is ﬁtted ﬁrmly into place.



Do not drop the Battery Pack. Dropping the Battery Pack may damage it.

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Preparation

Connecting a Power Source

There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder.



- The AC Power adapter: used for indoor recording.

- The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording.

Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the DVD Camcorder without having to worry about the battery power. You can keep the Battery Pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed.

1. Connect the AC Power adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) to a wall

socket. The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country.

2. Open the DC IN 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 to [ON] or [OFF].

[Power] switch and turning the

Power Switch

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Preparation

About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the [Power] and [Mode]



DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

Set the Operation Mode by adjusting the [Power] and [Mode] (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi



only) switches before operating any functions.

Each time you move the [Power] switch downward, it toggles between [ (Camera)] and [ (Player)] mode.



Mode Name <Camera Mode> <Player Mode> <M.Cam Mode> <M.Player Mode>

[Power] Switch

switch.

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/

[Mode] Switch

DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

The <M.Cam Mode> and the <M.Player Mode> are only available on VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi.



M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode / M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode



Using the Joystick

The Joystick is used to make a selection and to move the cursor left, right, up and



down. Using the Joystick, you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu.

1. Move to a previous menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the left).

2. Move to a sub menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the right).

3. Move to a lower menu item.

4. Move to an upper menu item.

5. Press to select the chosen item (OK).

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Preparation

Using the Q.MENU

Q.MENU is used to access DVD Camcorder functions by using the [Q.MENU] button.



Q.MENU provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the [MENU] button.



Functions available using the Q.MENU are as below:

DIS Program AE

<M.Cam Mode>

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/

DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

<M.Player Mode>

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/

DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

White Balance BLC Shutter Exposure

Delete Partial Delete

New Playlist Delete

BLC Photo Size (VP-DC575WB/DC575Wi only) White Balance Photo Quality Exposure

Delete Delete All Protect Print Mark Format

For example: Setting the White Balance

1. Press the [Q.MENU] button. The quick menu list will appear.



2. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the [Joystick].

3. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, or

Custom WB), then press the [Joystick].

4. To exit, press the [

Q.MENU

] button.

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DIS

Program AE White Balance BLC Shutter Exposure

Q.MENU

Exit

DIS Program AE

White Balance

BLC Shutter Exposure

Q.MENU

Exit

16:9 Wide

<When the White Balance option in

Camera mode was selected.>

STBY

Off

STBY

Outdoor

STBY

0:00:00 30 min

0:00:00

30 min

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode

1. Battery Level page 23

2. Manual focus EASY.Q page 45

page 53





3. DIS page 61

4. Program AE

5. White Balance Mode page 56

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6. Digital Effects Mode page 58



16:9 Wide

7. Shutter Speed

8. Exposure page 52

page 54

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page 52



9. Date/Time page 37

10. Colour Nite

pages 49~50



11. USB (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) page 109

12. Remote (VP-DC172W/

DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) page 31

13. Wind Cut

page 51



14. BLC (Back Light

Compensation) page 48

15. LIGHT (VP-DC175WB/

DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) page 50

16. Title scene number

17. Disc Format

18. Disc Type

19. Counter

20. Remaining Time

21. Record Mode

22. Operating Mode

23. Zoom Position Digital Zoom Position

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24. LCD Enhancer



25. Volume Control

26. Message Line

27. Voice Plus Indicator



page 87

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28. AV IN (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/ DC171Wi/DC173i/DC175Wi/ DC575Wi only)

29. Playback Speed page 66

Notes

Functions not marked with 



will be retained when the DVD Camcorder is powered on after turning it off. OSD (On Screen Display) items



shown here are based on model VP-DC175WB.

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OSD in Camera Mode

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

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STBY

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S.1/50 20

00:00 01.JAN.2007

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W T

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0:00:00

30 min

001

Color N. 1/25

109

18 17 16 15 14

13 12 11

OSD in Player Mode

0:00:00



►►



00:00 01.JAN.2007

No disc!

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

1. Photo Quality page 91

2. Photo Size (VP-DC575WB/ DC575Wi only)

page 92

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3. Remaining Time (Recordable time of moving images)

4. CARD (Memory Card) Indicator

5. Image Counter (Total number of recordable photo images)

6. Slide Show

7. Erase Protection Indicator

page 96

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8. Print Mark

9. Folder Number-File Number

page 95

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File number of the moving image

10. Image Counter (Current Image/Total number of recorded images)

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off

Turning OSD On/Off

Press the [DISPLAY] button on the left side control panel.

Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.



Turning the Date/Time On/Off

To turn the Date/Time on or off, access the menu and change the Date/Time mode. page 37

OSD in M.Cam Mode

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1152

00:00 01.JAN.2007

600

8 min

OSD in M.Player Mode

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7 8

Slide

No memory card!

00:00 01.JAN.2007

5/10

1152X864

100-0005

SMOV001

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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.



1. Set the

[Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD].

(VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only)

2. Set the

3. Press the

4. Move the

5. Move the

6. Move the

[Power] switch to [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)].

[MENU] button.

The menu list will appear.



[Joystick] up or down to select <System>, then press the [Joystick]. [Joystick] up or down to select <Clock Set>, then press the [Joystick].

The day will be highlight ﬁrst.



[Joystick] up or down to set current day, then press the [Joystick].

The day will be highlighted.



To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Min by pressing the



[Joystick], then move the [Joystick] up or down to set respective values.

7. You can set the month, year, hour, and minute following the same procedure after

setting the day.

8. Press the



9. To exit, press the

[Joystick] after setting minute.

A message <Complete!> is displayed.

[MENU] button.

Notes

After the Lithium Battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time appears



on the screen as 00:00 01.JAN.2007. You can set the year up to 2040.



If the Lithium Battery is not installed, data inputted will not be backed up.



Display illustrations in this manual



OSD illustrations of VP-DC175WB 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.

Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move OK Select

Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set

Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Adjust OK Select

Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set

Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move OK Select

►On ►English ►On

01 JAN 2007 00 : 00

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