Samsung VP-DC161, VP-DC161W, VP-DC161WB, VP-DC161WBi, VP-DC161Wi Owner 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

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

Usable Discs ....................................................................... 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

Contents

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: Thumbnail index and Playlist ....

What is the Thumbnail Index? ............................................. 62

What’s a Playlist? ................................................................ 62

DVD Camcorder ....................................................63

Playing Title Scenes ........................................................... 63

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................... 63

Various Functions while in Player Mode ............................. 64

Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ............................... 66

Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) ........................................... 67

Deleting a Section of a Title scene (Partial Delete) ............ 68

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

Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ............................... 69

Playing the Playlist ............................................................. 70

Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ................................................. 71

Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add) ..................... 72

Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist

(Edit Playlist-Move) ............................................................ 74

Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete) ........... 76

Deleting a Section of a Playlist

(Edit Playlist - Partial Delete) .............................................. 77

DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager ..........................79

Disc Information (Disc Info) ................................................ 79

Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) ........................ 80

Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) ......................................... 81

Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalize) ......................................... 82

Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive ................................. 83

Playing back a ﬁnalised disc on a DVD Player/Recorder ... 83

Unﬁnalising a Disc (Disc Unﬁnalize) ................................... 84

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Contents

DVD Camcorder: Connection ..............................85

Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/

DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) .................................... 85

Viewing Recordings on TV .................................................. 86

Copying a Disc onto a Tape ................................................. 88

Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a Disc (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/

DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) ................................................. 89

Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ..

Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card)

(not supplied) ....................................................................... 90

Memory Card Functions ................................................ 90

Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... 90

Ejecting a Memory Card ................................................ 90

Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ........... 91

Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality) ........................ 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) ...................... 97

Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete) .......... 98

Formatting the Memory Card (Format) .............................. 100

Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card .... 101

Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card .. 102 Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during

DVD playback ................................................................... 103

Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark) ........................... 104

PictBridge™ (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ....

Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridge™ ................... 106

Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) ...................... 106

Setting the Number of Prints ........................................ 107

Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option ........................... 107

Printing Images ............................................................ 107

Canceling the Printing .................................................. 107

USB Interface (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ..

Using USB Interface .......................................................... 108

Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect) .........................110

Installing DV Media PRO Program .....................................111

Connecting to a PC ............................................................113

Disconnecting the USB Cable ......................................113

Using the PC Camera Function ....................................114

Using the USB Streaming Function ..............................115

Using the removable Disk Function ..............................115

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Maintenance .......................................................116

Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ..................................116

Contents

Troubleshooting ................................................. 117

Troubleshooting ..................................................................117

Setting menu items ............................................................ 122

Speciﬁcations .....................................................124

Index ....................................................................125

Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) ...........126

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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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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.

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-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.

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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 33x Zoom Lens.

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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(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

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(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 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-DC161W(i)/ DC161WB(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only).

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

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

Various Digital Effects

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Back Light Compensation (BLC)

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Program AE

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Digital Still Camera Function

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Moving Image Recording

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Multi Memory Card Slot

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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 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.

(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 that is compatible with Memory Stick (Duo), Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.

You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder

Usable Discs

Usable discs and logos

DVD-R / DVD-RW (8cm)

DVD+RW (8cm)

DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (8cm)

Unusable Discs

You may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.

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Unusable 3 1/2inch (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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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,

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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.

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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.

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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 82

Playback on other DVD Recorders  page 83 O O O O O

Additional recording after ﬁnalisation (Unﬁnalize)

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Editing page 72 X X O X X

Reusing a disc by formatting  (Format) page 81 X X O O O

You must format a new disc before recording on it.

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When loading a DVD-RW disc you must format it in Video or VR mode.

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When loading a DVD+RW disc you must format it.

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We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer’s DVD Camcorders, DVD Players/

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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.

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Refer to the page 12 for Finalised disc compatibility.

You can play back DVD+RW discs on DVD Players/Recorders without ﬁnalising them.

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DVD+RW discs do not need to be Finalised/Unﬁnalised.

When formatting a recorded disc, the data recorded on the disc is deleted and disc capacity is restored, enabling you to

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re-use the disc.

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O: possible / X: not possible / -: not needed

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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).

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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.

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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.

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For compatibility details, refer to your DVD Players/ Recorder’s owner’s manual.

You can play back DVD+RW discs on other DVD Players/

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Recorders without ﬁnalising them.

Video DVD Player, DVD Recorder

DVD Recorder that supports

DVD-RW VR mode.

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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. Multi-AV Cable

4. Instruction Book

5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/ DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)

6. Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

7. USB Cable (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

8. Software CD (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) (DV Media PRO)

9. Lens Cover

10. Lens Cover Strap

11. 8cm DVD-RW Disc (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

Optional Accessory

12. Carrying Case

Note

Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer.

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)

4. Instruction Book

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)

5. Lithium Batteries (CR2025) 6. Remote Control

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3. Multi-AV Cable

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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

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3. Lens

4. LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 49

5. Remote Sensor (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

7. QUICK MENU Button

8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)

9. EASY.Q Button

10. TFT LCD Screen

6. Internal MIC

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7. QUICK MENU Button

8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)

9. EASY.Q Button

10. TFT LCD Screen

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Left Side View

1. MENU Button

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2. DISPLAY Button

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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

Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

4. Built-In Speaker

5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. Button

C.NITE/LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

COLOR NITE (VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i) only)

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7. Charging Indicator

8. Jack Cover

9. USB Jack (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

Button

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



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Mode

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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

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<M.Player 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

Forward

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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)

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. MULTI CARD SLOT (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

4. Battery Release switch

1. Lithium Battery Cover

2. Tripod Receptacle

3. MULTI 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)

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(Play/Still)

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6. MENU

7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK

1. START/STOP

2. DISPLAY

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3. /(Skip)

4.  (Stop)

(Play/Still)

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6. MENU

7. Up(

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

8. PHOTO

9. W/T (Zoom)

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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.

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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-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 (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 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

Power Switch

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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 (not supplied)

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 times 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 (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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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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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 LCD Screen and 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 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] and [Mode] switches.



DC165WB(i) only)

Set the Operation Mode by adjusting the [Power] and [Mode] (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) 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>

[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:

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(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

<M.Cam Mode>

<M.Player Mode>

DIS Program AE White Balance Digital Effect Shutter Exposure

Delete Partial Delete

New Playlist Delete Edit Playlist

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.

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0:00:00

STBY

30 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

STBY

Camera mode was selected.>

0:00:00

30 min

0:00:00

30 min

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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

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

3. DIS page 60

4. Program AE

5. White Balance Mode page 55

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6. Digital Effects Mode page 57

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16:9 Wide

7. Shutter Speed

8. Exposure page 51

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page 51

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9. Date/Time page 37

10. Color Nite

pages 48~49

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11. USB page 110

(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/ DC165WB(i) only)

12. Remote

page 31

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(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/ DC165WB(i) only)

13. Wind Cut

page 50

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14. BLC (Back Light

Compensation) page 47

15. LED LIGHT

page 49

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(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

16. Title scene number



17. Disc Format page 81

18. Disc Type

19. Counter

20. Remaining Time

21. Record Mode

22. Operating Mode

23. Zoom Position Digital Zoom Position

page 61

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24. PB Zoom

25. Message Line



26. Volume Control page 63

27. AV IN



page 85 



(VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/ DC161WBi/DC163i/DC165Wi/ DC165WBi only)

28. Playback Speed

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-DC163.

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page 42

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OSD in Camera Mode

23 22 21 20 19

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

2 6

Sepia

S.1/50

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16:9 Wide

W T

STBY

W T

No disc!

OSD in Player Mode

►►

PB ZOOM 2.0x

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No disc!

0:00:00

30 min

001

Color N. 1/25

109

0:00:00

AV IN

18 17 16 15 14

13 12 11

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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 92

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 97

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6. Print Mark

7. Folder Number-File Number

page 91

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12:00 01.JAN.2006

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No memory card!

600

8 min

File number of the moving image

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

Slide

12:00 01.JAN.2006

No memory card!

SMOV001.AVI

5/10

100-0005

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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

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

The day will be highlight ﬁrst.



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

The month will be highlighted.



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.

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(OK)] 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 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.



Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move OK Select

Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set

Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Adjust OK Select

Camera Mode

►System

Clock Set

Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move OK Select

►On ►On ►English ►On

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12 : 00

01 JAN 2006

12 : 00

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