SAMSUNG VP-DC161i, VP-DC161Wi, VP-DC161WBi, VP-DC163i, VP-DC165Wi User Manual
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DVD+ReWritable
DVD+R DL
DVD Camcorder
VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i)
Auto Focus
AF
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.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
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
Notes and Safety Instructions ..............................6
Getting to Know Your
Features ................................................................................ 9
About Disc ........................................................................... 10
Disc Type Description ...........................................................11
How to use the DVD Camcorder easily ............................... 12
Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder ................. 13
Front & Left View ................................................................. 14
Left Side View ...................................................................... 15
Right & Top View ................................................................. 16
Rear & Bottom View ............................................................ 17
Remote Control
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...................... 18
Preparation ...........................................................19
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 QUICK MENU ..................................................... 27
OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode .. 28
OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...................... 29
Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ..................... 29
DVD Camcorder ................9
Initial Setting : System Menu Setting .................30
Setting the Clock (Clock Set) .............................................. 30
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance
(Remote) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ...... 31
Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ............................... 32
Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) 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
DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ...................38
Using the Viewfinder ............................................................ 38
Various Recording Techniques ............................................ 39
Inserting and Removing a Disc ........................................... 40
Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) ............................. 42
DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording .....................43
Making your First Recording ............................................... 43
Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) ........... 44
Using External Microphone ................................................. 45
Zooming In and Out ............................................................. 45
Using the Fade In and Out (FADE) ..................................... 46
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Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ..................... 47
Using the Color Nite ............................................................ 48
Using the LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .. 49
DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording ..............50
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) ...................................... 50
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) .. 51
Auto Focus / Manual Focus ................................................. 52
Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) .... 53
Setting the White Balance (White Balance) ........................ 55
Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) ................................ 57
Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) ............................ 59
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ............................ 60
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ........ 61
DVD Camcorder: What’s Title List and Playlist ...62
What’s a Title List? .............................................................. 62
What’s a Playlist? ............................................................... 62
DVD Camcorder: Title List ...................................63
Playing Title Lists ................................................................ 63
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................... 63
Various Functions while in Player Mode ............................. 64
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ............................... 66
Renaming a Title (Title Name) ............................................ 67
Title Information (Title Info) ................................................. 68
Protecting a Title (Protect) .................................................. 69
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Deleting a Title (Delete) ...................................................... 70
Deleting a Section of a Title (Partial Delete) ....................... 71
DVD Camcorder: Playlist .....................................72
Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ............................... 72
Renaming a Playlist (Playlist Name) .................................. 73
Playing the Playlist ............................................................. 74
Playlist Information (Playlist Info) ....................................... 75
Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ................................................. 76
Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add) ..................... 77
Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist
(Edit Playlist-Move) ............................................................ 78
Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete) ........... 79
Deleting a Section of a Playlist
(Edit Playlist - Partial Delete) .............................................. 80
DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager ..........................82
Disc Information (Disc Info) ................................................ 82
Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) ........................ 83
Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) ......................................... 84
Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalize) ......................................... 85
Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive ................................. 86
Playing back a finalised disc on a DVD Player/Recorder ... 86
Unfinalising a Disc (Disc Unfinalize) ................................... 87
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DVD Camcorder: Connection ..............................88
Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/
DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) .................................... 88
Viewing Recordings on TV .................................................. 89
Copying a Disc onto a Tape ................................................. 91
Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape
onto a Disc (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/
DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) ................................................. 92
Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .... 93
Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card)
(not supplied) ....................................................................... 93
Memory Card Functions ................................................ 93
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... 93
Ejecting a Memory Card ................................................ 93
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ........... 94
Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) ........................ 95
Setting the File Number (File No.) ....................................... 96
Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on the Memory Card ........... 97
Viewing Photo Images (JPEG) ............................................ 98
Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) .................... 100
Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) ........ 101
Formatting the Memory Card (Format) .............................. 103
Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card
Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on the Memory Card
Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during
DVD playback ................................................................... 106
Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ........................... 107
...... 104
..... 105
PictBridge™ (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......109
Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridge™ ................... 109
Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) ...................... 109
Setting the Number of Prints .........................................110
Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ............................110
Printing Images .............................................................110
Canceling the Printing ...................................................110
USB Interface (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .... 111
Using USB Interface ........................................................... 111
Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) ......................... 113
Installing DV Media PRO Program .....................................114
Ulead Video Studio .............................................................115
Connecting to a PC ............................................................116
Disconnecting the USB Cable ......................................116
Using the PC Camera Function ....................................117
Using the USB Streaming Function ..............................118
Using the removable Disk Function ..............................118
Maintenance .......................................................119
Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ..................................119
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Troubleshooting .................................................120
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 120
Setting menu items ............................................................ 125
Specifications .....................................................127
Index ....................................................................128
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) ...........129
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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
side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out.
This is convenient during playback operations.
Note
Refer to page 36 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen.
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 regarding the Disc Cleaning and Handling
Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with
fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly.
Use a soft cloth to clean the disc.
Clean lightly from the centre 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 centre of the disc case for easy removal of the disc.
Handle discs by the edges and the centre 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.
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).
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.
If the DVD Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. 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.)
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug
shall be readily operable.
Notices regarding Copyright (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi 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.
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.
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
Features
DVD Disc Camcorder
DVD-VIDEO Title Production with 8cm DVD-RW/+RW/
DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs.
High Power Zoom Lens
Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 33x Zoom Lens.
USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface
without an add-on card.
Photo Capture
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) 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 the Memory Card.
1200x Digital Zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its
original size.
Colour TFT LCD
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-DC161W(i)/
DC161WB(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only).
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing
unstable images particularly at high magnification.
Various Digital Effects
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Program AE
Digital Still Camera Function
Moving Image Recording
Multi Memory Card Slot
Multi OSD Language
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The Digital Effects allow you to give your recordings a
special look.
The BLC function compensates for the bright background
behind a subject you’re recording.
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed
and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be
recorded.
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
- Using Memory Card, you can easily record and
playback standard photo images.
- You can transfer standard photo images on the
Memory Card to your PC using the USB interface.
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
Moving image recording makes it possible to record video
onto a Memory Card.
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
Multi Memory Card slot is able to use Memory Stick (Duo),
Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.
You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.
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DVD+ReWritable
DVD+R DL
Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
About Disc
Playable Discs
DVD-R / DVD-RW (8cm)
DVD+RW (8cm)
DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (8cm)
Unplayable Discs
You may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.
Unplayable 8cm Discs
- CD
- CD-R
- CD-RW
- DVD-ROM
- DVD+R (Single Layer)
- DVD-RAM
- DVD-R(Dual Layer)
Floppy Disk, MO, MD, iD, LD
Notes
We are not responsible for the life span of the recording based on the quality of the disc in the DVD Camcorder and how
long the data can be kept.
You may not be able to play discs recorded from a PC or DVD recorder. When such a case occurs, the message,
Bad 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.
We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited material and/or
damage to the recorder arising from the misuse of discs.
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
Disc Type Description
Disc Type DVD-R (8cm) DVD+R DL (8cm) DVD-RW (8cm) DVD+RW (8cm)
Mode – – VR (Video Recording) Video –
Capacity 1.4G 2.6G 1.4G 1.4G 1.4G
Formatting a new disc
Recording page 43 O O O O O
Rewrite X X O O O
Playback on other DVD Players
(Finalize) page 86
Playback on other DVD Recorders page 86 O O O O O
Additional recording after finalisation (Unfinalize)
page 87
Editing page 71 X X O X X
Reusing a disc by formatting (Format) page 84 X X O O O
You must format new disc before recording on it.
When loading a DVD-RW disc you must format it in Video or VR mode.
When loading a DVD+RW disc you must format it.
We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer’s DVD Camcorders, DVD Players/
page 41 Auto Auto O
O O X O O
X X O O –
Recorders, or PC’s. For compatibility information, please refer to the manual of the device you wish to play back on.
Discs must be finalised before they can be played on standard DVD Players/Recorders.
Refer to the page 12 for Finalised disc compatibility.
You can play back DVD+RW discs on DVD Players/Recorders without finalising them.
DVD+RW disc does not need the Finalise/Unfinalise feature.
When formatting a recorded disc, the data recorded on the disc is deleted and disc capacity is restored, enabling you to
re-use the disc.
O: possible / X: not possible / -: not needed
O
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
How to use the DVD Camcorder easily
You can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder, most DVD players, and PCs after
finalising the disc.
Step 1 Inserting and Formatting a Disc
Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting page 41
Step 2 Recording the Desired Image
Step 3 Editing Recorded Images
You may edit only in DVD-RW (VR Mode).
page 71
Step 4 Finalising a Disc
- Discs must be finalised before they can be played on standard
DVD Players/Recorders.
- You may play back DVD+RW discs on other devices without
finalising them.
Step 5 Playback on a DVD Camcorder, DVD Player/Recorder, or PC
DVD-RW(VR mode): You may play back only on DVD Recorders
that support DVD-RW VR mode.
page 86
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Playing the finalised disc
Disc Type Mode Player/Recorder
DVD-R/+R DL - DVD Player, DVD Recorder
DVD-RW
Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD Players/Recorders.
For compatibility details, refer to your DVD Players/
Recorder’s owner’s manual.
You can play back DVD+RW discs on other DVD Players/
Recorders without finalising them.
Video DVD Player, DVD Recorder
DVD Recorder that supports
VR
DVD-RW VR mode.
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-E8 TYPE)
3. AC Cord
4. Multi-AV Cable
5. Instruction Book
6. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/
DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025)
7. Remote Control
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
8. USB Cable
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
9. Software CD
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
(DV Media PRO, Ulead Video Studio)
10. Lens Cover
11. Lens Cover Strap
12. 8cm DVD-RW Disc
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
Optional Accessory
13. Carrying Case
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
(SB-LSM80)
4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book
7. Remote Control 8. USB Cable 9. Software CD
10. Lens Cover 11. Lens Cover Strap 12. 8cm DVD-RW Disc
13. Carrying Case
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
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3. AC Cord
6. Lithium Batteries (CR2025)
Note
Parts and accessories are available at your local
Samsung dealer and service centre.
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
Front & Left View
1. ACCESS Indicator
2. OPEN Switch
3. Lens
4. LED LIGHT
5. Remote Sensor
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
6. Internal MIC
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
1. ACCESS Indicator page 40
2. OPEN Switch
page 40
3. Lens
4. LED LIGHT
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 49
5. Remote Sensor
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
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7. QUICK MENU Button
8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)
9. EASY.Q Button
10. TFT LCD Screen
6. Internal MIC
page 44
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7. QUICK MENU Button
8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)
9. EASY.Q Button
10. TFT LCD Screen
page 26
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Left Side View
1. MENU Button
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2. DISPLAY Button
page 29
11. DC IN Jack
12. VOL (-/+) Button
13. Function Buttons
3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD)
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
4. Built-In Speaker
5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. button
6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
6. COLOR NITE
(VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i) only)
1. MENU Button
2. DISPLAY Button
3.
Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
4. Built-In Speaker
5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. Button
6.
C.NITE/LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
6.
COLOR NITE (VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i) only)
page 52/98
page 49
page 48
7. Charging Indicator
8. Jack Cover
9. USB Jack (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
Button
Mode
10. Multi cable Jack
7. Charging Indicator
8. Jack Cover
9. USB Jack
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
10. Multi cable Jack
11. DC IN Jack
12. VOL (-/+) Button
13. Function Buttons (below)
M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode
<M.Player Mode>
<Player Mode> <Camera Mode>
Backward Search/
Skip
Forward Search/
Skip
Play/Still FADE Slide Show Play/Still
Stop BLC - Stop
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
Photo image Moving image
Backward
-
- Forward Skip
Skip
Backward
Search
Forward
Search
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
Right & Top View
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
2. Focus Adjustment Knob
3. Viewfinder
4. External MIC Jack
5. Power Switch
6. Start/Stop Button
1. PHOTO Button
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 97
2. Focus Adjustment Knob
page 38
3. Viewfinder
4. External MIC Jack
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7. Zoom Lever1. PHOTO Button
8. Disc Cover
9. Hand Strap
5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/
6. Start/Stop Button
7. Zoom Lever
8. Disc Cover
9. Hand Strap
(Camera)/ (Player))
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Rear & Bottom View
2. Tripod Receptacle
1. Lithium Battery Cover
5. Hand Strap Hook
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3. Memory Card Slot (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
4. Battery Release switch
1. Lithium Battery Cover
2. Tripod Receptacle
3. Memory Card Slot
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
4. Battery Release switch
5. Hand Strap Hook
Usable Memory Cards (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
SD MMC
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder
Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
1. START/STOP
2. DISPLAY
3. /(Skip)
4. (Stop)
5.
(Play/Still)
6. MENU
7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK
1. START/STOP
2. DISPLAY
page 29
3. /(Skip)
4. (Stop)
5.
(Play/Still)
6. MENU
7. Up(
)/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK
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8. PHOTO
9. W/T (Zoom)
page 97
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10. /(Search)
11. | (Slow)
12. Q-MENU
8. PHOTO
9. W/T (Zoom)
10. /(Search)
11. | (Slow)
12. Q-MENU
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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 [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.
1 2 4
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.
1
2
3
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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-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) 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 12:00 01.JAN.2006 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.
1 2 3
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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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 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 to an AC Cord and connect the AC
Cord to a wall socket.
4. Open the LCD Screen and Jack Cover.
5. Connect the DC cable to the DC IN jack on the DVD Camcorder.
The charging indicator will start to blink, showing that the Battery is
charging.
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
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Power Switch
5
<Charging indicator>
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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 (Option)
Charging time Approx.1hr 20min 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 10min XP Approx. 1hr 45min Approx. 2hr 15min
SP Approx. 1hr Approx. 1hr 15min SP Approx. 1hr 55min Approx. 2hr 25min
LP Approx. 1hr 5min Approx. 1hr 20min LP Approx. 2hr 5min Approx. 2hr 35min
Measured figures shown above are based on model VP-DC161.
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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
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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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. As the environmental temperature and conditions vary.
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.
We recommend only using the original Lithium Ion Battery Pack that 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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Connecting a Power Source
There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD Camcorder.
- The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: 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 worrying 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-E8 Type) to the
AC Cord.
2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.
The plug and wall socket type may differ according to
your resident country.
3. Open the LCD Screen and Jack Cover.
4. Connect the DC cable to the DC IN jack of the DVD
Camcorder.
5. Set the DVD Camcorder to each mode by holding
down the Green Tab on the [Power] switch and turning
it to [On] or [Off].
Power Switch
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About the Operating Modes
The operating modes are determined by the position of the [Power] switch and the [Mode]
DC165WB(i) only)
Set the Operation Mode by adjusting [Power] switch and [Mode] (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) switch
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>
[Power] Switch
[Mode] Switch
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
DC165WB(i) only)
switch.
<M.Cam Mode>
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
DC165WB(i) only)
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.
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
<M.Player Mode>
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
DC165WB(i) only)
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Using the QUICK MENU
QUICK MENU is used to access DVD Camcorder functions by using the [QUICK MENU] button.
QUICK MENU provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the [MENU] button.
Functions available using the QUICK MENU are as below:
DIS
Program AE
<Camera Mode>
<Title List>
<Player Mode>
<Playlist>
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
<M.Cam Mode>
<M.Player Mode>
White Balance
Digital Effect
Shutter
Exposure
Delete
Partial Delete
Protect
Title Name
Title Info
New Playlist
Delete
Edit Playlist
Playlist Name
Playlist Info
White Balance
Photo Quality
Exposure
Delete
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
For example: Setting the White Balance
1. Press the [QUICK MENU] button.
The quick menu list will appear.
2. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
3. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, or
Custom WB), then press the [Joystick(OK)].
4. To exit, press the [
QUICK MENU
] button.
page 60
page 53
page 55
page 57
page 51
page 51
page 70
page 71
page 69
page 67
page 68
page 72
page 76
pages 77~81
page 73
page 75
page 55
page 95
page 51
page 101
page 102
page 100
page 107
page 103
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-
SP
RW
0:00:00
STBY
20 min
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Shutter
Exposure
Q.MENU
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Shutter
Exposure
Q.MENU
<When the White Balance option in
Off
Exit
STBY
Outdoor
Exit
SP
STBY
Camera mode was selected.>
VR
-
SP
RW
0:00:00
20 min
VR
-
RW
0:00:00
20 min
VR
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OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode
1. Battery Level page 23
2. Manual focus
EASY.Q page 44
page 52
3. DIS page 60
4. Program AE
5. White Balance Mode
page 55
6. Digital Effects Mode
page 57
16:9 Wide
7. Shutter Speed
8. Exposure page 51
page 53
page 59
page 51
9. Date/Time page 37
10. Color Nite
pages 48~49
11. USB page 113
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
DC165WB(i) only)
12. Remote
page 31
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/
DC165WB(i) only)
13. Wind Cut
page 50
14. BLC (Back Light
Compensation) page 47
15. LED LIGHT
page 49
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i)
only)
16. Title List Number
17. Disc Format page 84
18. Disc Type
19. Counter
20. Remaining Time
21. Record Mode
22. Operating Mode
23. Zoom Position
24. PB Zoom
25. Message Line page 120
26. Volume Control
27. AV IN
(VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/
DC161WBi/DC163i/DC165Wi/
DC165WBi only)
28. Playback Speed
Notes
Functions not marked with
will be retained when the DVD
Camcorder powered on after
turning it off.
OSD (On Screen Display) and
printed names for each part of
the DVD Camcorder are based
on model VP-DC163.
page 42
page 66
page 88
page 45
page 63
page 64
OSD in Camera Mode
23 22 21 20 19
1
2
3
4
5
Sepia
6
7
S.1/50
20
8
12:00 01.JAN.2006
2
16:9 Wide
6
STBY
W T
No disc!
SP
Color N. 1/25
OSD in Player Mode
SP
►►
24
25
26
PB ZOOM 2.0x
10
12:00 01.JAN.2006
1
No disc!
0:00:00
20 min
0:00:00
-
RW
18
VR
17
16
001
15
14
13
12
11
109
28
-
RW
VR
001
AV IN
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OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
1. Photo Quality page 95
OSD in M.Cam Mode
2. CARD (Memory Card) Indicator
3. Image Counter (Total number of
recordable photo images)
4. Slide Show
5. Erase Protection Indicator
page 100
6. Print Mark
7. Folder Number-File Number
page 94
page 99
page 107
1
12:00 01.JAN.2006
W T
No memory card!
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1 min
8. 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.Player Mode
3
2
4
Slide
5
5
6
12:00 01.JAN.2006
No memory card!
5/10
100-0005
8
7
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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-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
2. Set the
3. Press the
4. Move the
5. Move the [Joy stick] up or down to select <Clock Set>, then press the [Joystick(OK)]
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(OK)].
The day will highlight first.
[Joystick] up or down to set current day, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
The month will be highlighted.
.
7. You can set the month, year, hour, and minute following the same procedure after
setting the day.
8. Press the
[Joystick(OK)] after setting minute.
A message <Complete!> is displayed.
To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Min by pressing the
[Joystick(OK)], then move the [Joystick] up or down to set respective values.
9. To exit, press the
[MENU] button.
Notes
After the Lithium Battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time appears
on the screen as 12:00 01.JAN.2006.
You can set the year up to 2040.
If the Lithium Battery is not installed, data inputted will not be backed up.
4
Camera Mode
►System
Clock Set
Remote
Beep Sound
Language
Demonstration
Move OK Select
5
Camera Mode
►System
Clock Set
Remote
Beep Sound
Language
Demonstration
Adjust OK Select
8
Camera Mode
►System
Clock Set
Remote
Beep Sound
Language
Demonstration
Move OK Select
►On
►On
►English
►On
MENU
01 JAN 2006
12 : 00
MENU
01 JAN 2006
12 : 00
Complete!
MENU
Exit
Exit
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