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1. On screen Settings Contents display TV Super Fine Videos recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at super fine image quality ash TV Fine Videos recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at fine image quality TV Normal Videos recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at normal image quality Videos recorded in the 640x480 resolution at normal image quality Web amp Mobile This setting supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a computer an Also this may be the best option for viewing on mobile devices iY You can record a scene at four resolution levels TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal or Web amp Mobile However the better the resolution is the more memory is used The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 63 Only 4 3 aspect ratio is applied to the recording in Web amp Mobile mode English _87 Using the menu items Time Lapse REC SC DX205 only This function is available in CARD Video Record mode page 26 Images are automatically shot with a fixed interval between frames and stored on the storage media Settings Contents Sadoi display Off Disables the function None Recording Interval Sec Images of the subject are captured at the selected interval On 01 03 gt 05 10 gt 15 30 seconds LA Total Recording Time Hr Total time from the start to the end of recording 24748 72 infinite
2. disc mode editing video IZ e If you want to delete an unwanted section of a video divide the video file first then delete the section you no longer need The first and second scene of the divided video are displayed side by side in the place of the original video Clip A video shorter than 3 seconds cannot be divided The original videos will not be preserved Cannot divide the video You cannot edit or delete videos on a disc that was recorded in another digital device You cannot divide the video if there are already 250 videos on the disc One video chapter can be divided upto 99 videos chapters 50_ English PLAYLIST 6 m oe s a Playlist You can create a playlist on the same disc by gathering your favorite scenes from the recorded videos When creating or deleting a playlist the original recording will not be erased Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the original video images e This function works only on a DVD RW disc VR mode You should format the DVD RW to VR mode before recording page 58 Example You have recorded a few scenes on a DVD disc You want to save the original recording but you also want to create a digest by putting your favorite scenes together In this case you can create a playlist by selecting your favorite scenes leaving the original recording as it is _ __ JAN 12 2009 _ ____ JAN 30 2009 _ Video clip 1 Video clip
3. Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed Playback Pause Exposure Auto Manual Focus j Se Returns to the thumbnail index view ace Detection Manual Shutter Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate Auto x2 gt x47 gt x8 gt x16 w Manual Previous Skip Playback OK Reverse Frame by frame Playback DISC Play mode only Reverse Slow Motion Playback rate x1 2 DISC Play mode only Fader Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate Fader Off x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Fader In Next Skip Playback Fader Out Forward Frame by frame Playback DISC Play mode only Fader In Out Forward Slow Motion Playback The video plays forward at the 1 2x speed English _35 oreoaration INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE e nitial setting is available in all operating modes page 26 e To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language To store the date and time during recording set the time zone and date time Setting the time zone and date time for the first time Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the camcorder e The Time Zone Home screen appears based on Lisbon London e You can also set your current
4. If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 English _ix moortant information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format in the DISC Record mode H 264 format in the Card Video Record mode SC DX205 only and at Standard Resolution SD VIDEO Please note that this DVD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD camcorder or memory card Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this DVD camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a computer We also recommend you copy it from your computer to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyright Please note that this DVD camcorder is intended f
5. gt fma gt T rk e gt Sl gt n yd gt IsiZulu 4 e Language options may be changed without prior notice Demo e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 e Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your DVD camcorder so that you may use them more easily Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features None iY e Demonstration starts in the following cases Right after Demo is set to On With Auto Power Off set to Off if there is no operation for about 6 minutes in the STBY mode Demonstration stops temporarily by pressing other buttons MENU Joystick Recording start stop etc e Press and hold the MENU button in STBY mode to run the Demo function immediately English _99 orinting oNotos SC DX205 only You can print photos by connecting the camcorder to the PictBridge printer DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 If your printer is compatible with PictBridge photos can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder to the printer directly with the USB cable Settings Auto Powe Mass Storage ia Remote PictBridge 2 NOTICE After selecting PictBrid
6. All Files Deletes all images 7 The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes the press the Joystick e After completion the selected images will be deleted 100 0006 RSS ay h Q N Delete oof Z e This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen Photo images only e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 68 e You cannot delete a protected image You must release the protect function to delete the image page 68 English _69 Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed on this page For example setting the Focus in DISC Record mode Using the MENU button 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power 2 Select the appropriate storage media page 38 SC DX205 only e For DISC Record menus Set the storage mode switch to DISC 3 Select the appropriate operation mode e For DISC Record menus Press MODE button to set the Record 4 mode 4 Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Focus 6 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option then press the Joystick e Move the Joystick right or left to adjust focus manually 7 To exit press the MENU button Z e Ac
7. Disc Unfinalize Disc Info Now Unfinalizing ee English _57 disc mode disc management DISC FORMAT 6 This function is available in DISC Record DISC Play mode page 26 STBY GxI0 00 0 MNI You can format a recorded disc for re use By formatting all existing data will be deleted ms m s 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 26 7 2 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 Disc Info 3 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Settings Dise konmat 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Format then press the Joystick e When a DVD RW disc is inserted move the Joystick right or left to select Video or VR according to how you want to use the disc then press the Joystick ei E ee e The Format function is not available if the battery level is less than tm ao Sen nn e Formatting will delete all the recorded contents on a disc Be careful not to delete D data by mistake Cree C Come e Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting The data recorded on a disc may be damaged lt DVD RW disc gt e Be sure to use the AC power adaptor when formatting a disc so that the DVD camcorder does not turn off midway e See pages 120 121 for more details on the disc format type iS DI
8. Tl 4 PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select PictBridge in the menu again parede then reconnect the cable r e f the USB Connect menu is set to Mass Storage you cannot connect a DSi etine Pictbridge compatible printer to the camcorder through USB cable In some instances the DVD camcorder may not connect to the printer this will depend on the make of the printer If connection fails disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer and back on Then connect the USB cable and set the DVD camcorder to PictBridge e The date time option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be set up if the printer does not support this option TO ow e PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony e Use the USB cable provided with the DVD camcorder e Use the AC power adaptor for your DVD camcorder during PictBridge direct printing Turning your DVD camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media e Videos are not available for printing e You can set various printing options depending on the printer Please refer to the user manual of the printer for details e Do not remove USB cable or memory card during printing e You may not print photo images recorded on other devices e f the camcor
9. e Some functions of this DVD camcorder are unavailable with either memory card or disc Refer to the marks to the right above each function to identify whether the memory card or disc is compatible with the function Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the memory card or disc you re using NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK e 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 e SD and SDHC Logo is a trademark e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries e All the other product names mentioned herein may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and R are not mentioned in each case in this manual XIDOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Portions of this software are copyright 2006 The Free Type Projec
10. 2 inches wide 112k LCD screen method TFT LCD Connectors Composite output 1Vp p 75 Q terminated Audio output USB output General 5d0Bs 600 Q terminated Mini B type connector Power source DC 8 4V Lithium ion battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording 3 0W Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 40 C Storage temperature 4F 140F 20 C 60 C External dimensions Width 56 5 mm 2 22 inches Height 91 mm 3 58 inches Length 121 5 mm 4 78 inches Weight 365 g 0 80 Ib 12 87 oz Except for lithium ion battery pack Internal MIC Remote control Omni directional stereo microphone Indoors greater than 49 ft 15 m straight line outdoors about 16 4 ft 5 m straight line SC DX205 only These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice English _131 warranty SEA users only SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The na
11. Battery Level a a Res 0 00 00 30 RW Indicator State Message Fully charged 25 50 used 50 60 used 60 80 used 80 99 used Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the battery pack as soon as possible a g E Low flickers The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds Battery Z Above figures are based on fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time English _23 oreparation Charging recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation etc For your reference the approximate time with fully charged battery pack Storage DVD disc Charging time approx 1hr 50min Quality Continuous recording time Playback time Fine approx 100min approx 120min Storage Memory Card SC DX205 only Charging time approx 1hr 50min Resolution Continuous recording time Playback time TV Fine approx 140min approx 180min The time above is based on Fine TV Fine mode It may differ depending on the selected quality resolution The time is only for reference Figures shown above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ from your actual use The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level The above figures are based on the model SC DX205 We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lap
12. e Click Next 6 Choose Destination Location screen appears e Choose the destination location which you want to install e Click Next 7 Setup Complete appears e Click Finish e The icon of CyberLink MediaShow4 is created on the desktop MediaShow iY e lf you perform installation of software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished e This manual only refers to software installation and computer connection For more details on software refer to the Online help Read me on the CyberLink MediaShow4 CD e The computer must be rebooted for the application to work 110_ English CONNECTING THE USB CABLE ES e This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode Bu camectcer Computer page 26 e To copy the video and photo files to your computer connect your camcorder to the computer with a USB cable 1 Set the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 97 e Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Settings gt USB Connect gt Mass Storage 2 Connect the DVD camcorder to the computer with a USB cable Z e Do not apply excessive force when inserting or ees extracting a USB cable into from a USB jack e Insert a USB cable after checking the direction of its insertion is correct e Hi speed USB
13. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register key features of your DVD camcorder 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD Disc Camcorder DVD VIDEO recording with 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW R R DL Dual Layer discs This compatibility with a variety of disc types allows the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD media DVD Format Video Recording The DVD recording format in MPEG2 SD delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV but on DVD Playback of these DVDs couldn t be simpler depending upon the playback device used After finalizing the disc in the camcorder the disc is playable in most DVD players Standard Definition and computers 2 7 Wide 16 9 LCD Screen 112K pixels The 2 7 wide 16 9 LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution The 112K pixels LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16 9 mode and composing shots even easier Capture visions farther than the eye can see 34x optical power zoom 42x intelli zoom and 2200x digital zoom Samsung s powerful zoom lenses bring the world closer without sacrificing image quality In addition digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer with le
14. pages 26 38 a e Only a Memory Card will appear as a removable disk DVD is not ioc Pa supported ENS te ey ol t ator TEN 2 Connect the DVD camcorder to the computer with a USB cable page 111 reid eka iese ai hare 3 When using Windows XP Vista e The Removable Disk window appears on the computer screen after a naow Icture ant moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK pease ieee Sart When using Windows 2000 a Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop ae The Removable Disk icon which represents the storage media in the DVD 0 camcorder appears in the My Computer window Eisen b Double click the Removable Disk icon 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders 4 e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 111 or perform the steps 1 and 2 e f the Removable Disk window does not appear click the My Soe Computer icon to enter Removable Disk 6B P some Fea eis e Be sure that the memory card is inserted into the camcorder before File and Folder Tasks f connecting USB cable If no memory card or an unformatted memory ete roer to card is inserted computer will not recognize your camcorder as a E Share this folder removable disk Photos Videos 112_ English Structure of folders and files on the
15. Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide as it may affect operation Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not expose the camcorder to a sudden change in temperature or to excess humidity There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not leave the LCD monitor open when not using the camcorder waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded OL Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down UH Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall Use the Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock Or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Do not use the camcorder for surveillance or business purposes a 4 i gt f M I E Li e A RR Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts Place the camcorder on a stable surface with ventilation Englis
16. Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording does not support the sound input mute recording When a video recording fills up 1 8GB of storage memory a new recording file is automatically started at that point When the battery is exhausted during Time Lapse Recording it saves recording up to the point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message of exhausted battery and then turns off automatically e When memory runs out while performing Time Lapse Recording the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving what was recording so far e We recommend using the AC power adaptor during the Time Lapse Recording English _89 Using the menu items PLAYBACK MENU ITEM Play Mode e This function is available in DISC Play CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e Select this menu item to see thumbnail index view of desired play mode Settings Contents On screen display Video Displays the thumbnail index view of videos recorded on a disc or a memory g card Playlist Displays the thumbnail index view of your playlist You can create a Playlist 7 G3 m ona DVD RW disc VR mode only page 52 Photo P SC DX205 only Displays the thumbnail index view of photos taken on a memory card z SETTING MENU ITEMS You can set up the date and time OSD language video output and display settings of
17. lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water English _vii Important safety instructions 27 28 29 d Ifthe CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in dama
18. 045 7 269 110 7 272 086 7 272 106 7 280 460 1 283 729 7 286 454 7 304 938 USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply from that to which the receiver is connected with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician of the FCC Rules for help and for additional suggestions These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection The user may find the following booklet prepared by the against harmful interference in a residential installation Federal Communications Commission helpful How to This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordanc
19. 2 Video clip 3 Video clip 4 Video clip 5 Video clip 6 Video clip 7 Playlist English _51 qisc mode editing video Creating a playlist ad This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 You can create a playlist by gathering your favorites from the recorded videos You can create only one playlist Set the current play mode to Playlist e Press the MENU button Move the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Playlist and then press the Joystick e Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Move the Joystick up or down to select Add then press the Joystick Use the Joystick to select the video clips to add to the playlist e The 4 indicator is displayed on the selected video clips e Pressing the Joystick toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for creating a playlist the indicator appears on image or not the 42 indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button to add the selected files e The message Add selected files to Playlist appears Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected files are added to the playlist e You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a video pages 46 47 If free space available on the d
20. ON WINDOWS ES You can use the CyberLink MediaShow4 to playback recorded videos and photos on Windows To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied Playing back the videos or photos Once you have finished transferring videos or photos from the camcorder you can play back the recordings conveniently vang the CyberLink MediaShow4 application Before starting the playback make sure of the following settings You have installed the CyberLink MediaShow4 on your Windows computer page 109 e Recordings on the camcorder are transferred to your computer s hard disk drives via the USB cable Bg 111 114 MediaShow e The module menu screen appears 2 Enter the Video mode e To view photos enter the Photo mode 114_ English 3 In the Library menu click the desired folder or file to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen according the the selected source 4 Select the video or photo that you want to play and then click Play icon e Playback starts and playback controls appear e You can also double click the video or photo thumbnail to start playback GO FAST WITH THE MEDIASHOW4 Direct uploading to YouTube Importing Media into the Library Share your contents with the world by uploading videos The CyberLink MediaShow4 finds videos or photos directly to YouTube with one cli
21. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 21 CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges 22 23 24 25 26 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power
22. USB 2 0 recommended Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the DVD camcorder and computer Ray 3 si ts J When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the computer to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the computer or the DVD camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the USB cable to a computer via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the DVD camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the computer and reconnect the DVD camcorder Z e We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack e English _111 using win a Windows computer SC Dx205 only VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA e You can transfer or copy the files saved on the memory card into computer removable DisisiGia USI ng US B cable f Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power then set the so alee Storage mode switch to CARD
23. a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality None Intelli zoom is available up to 42x Intelli Zoom intelligent zoom _ 86_ English Settings Contents On screen display When this option is selected the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital Zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom Digital Zoom range With the digital zoom the image is processed digitally so image None 8 quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in Digital zoom is available up to 2200x The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality The Intelli Zoom is not available when using the following settings 16 9 Wide Off Resolution Web amp Mobile C Nite While using the these functions the Intelli Zoom setting will automatically switch to Optical Zoom to preserve the image quality The Optical Zoom and Intelli Zoom preserve the video quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video Resolution SC DX205 only E amp This function is available in CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded on a memory card This camcorder can record in the TV Super Fine TV Fine Default TV Normal and Web amp Mobile modes
24. battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer e lf the DVD camcorder will not be in use for a while remove the battery from the DVD camcorder WARNING Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries 20_ English We Sy ill 3 v7 bash battery packs The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re insert it to the DVD camcorder 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 battery pack terminals to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire E the battery pack 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 user manual are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions
25. button to finish 4 The MENU button or the Joystick does not operate in the EASY Q mode Using the shortcut menu OK guide Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode amp For example Setting the Exposure in DISC Record mode using the Shortcut menu 0 00 00 30 Min eam OK guide PS y MA wi 1 Press the Joystick in STBY mode e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed 2 Move the Joystick up e t displays the Auto Exposure guide menu where you can press the Joystick to set the exposure automatically 3 Move the Joystick up again e lt displays the Manual Exposure guide menu with a manual control bar where you can adjust the value by moving the Joystick left or right 4 Press the Joystick to confirm your selection e Manual Exposure indicator will display on the screen OHO 0X0 kek NM tial CRW TTT Fo K gt Cy os J i MEME SIINE aa aj E gt 23 e Press the Joystick to exit the shortcut menu 0 00 00130 Min ZA a e When you set the Manual Exposure the iSCENE mode is automatically set to Manual K eee 4 e Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in EASY Q mode e Moving the Joystick up for each menu will toggle Auto or Manual e Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate mode first 34_ English Video Record 3 mode Photo Record mode SC DX205 only Play B mode
26. camcorder e Videos recorded on another camcorder may not be played on this DVD camcorder English _45 disc mode recording clayoack Adjusting the volume e You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback GF g 00 59 0023008 GD e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker e The level can be adjusted anywhere between O and 10 4 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound from the speaker 004 Various playback operations Playback Pause Stop gt HI Gy 0 00 59 0 02 30 RW e Playback and Pause functions alternate when you press the Joystick e Move the Joystick down to stop playback e You can do the same operation by using the remote control SC DX205 only Search playback lt lt gt gt CF 0 00 59 0 02 30 R e Move the Joystick right or left and hold during playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x2 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x2 e To resume normal playback press the Joystick e You can do the same operation by using the remote control 8 6 SC DX205 only SC DX205 only 46_ English Skip playback K DPI e Move the Joystick right or left during playback G 6 00 50 0 02 0 D lf you move the Joystick left within 3 seconds after the video starts the prev
27. function on and off e Loading time may vary depending on the image size e Photos created in the other devices cannot be played back in this camcorder Set the slide show function for continuous display 1 Press the MENU button in the single image display mode 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Slide Show gt Start then press the Joystick lids Show e The g indicator is displayed The slide show will start from the current image Stari e All images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each e To stop the slide show move the Joystick down or press the MENU button MENU Sii 100 0006 re 6 12 00 100 0006 English _67 card mode tle management SC Dx205 only PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE ook O N oof This function is available in CARD Video Photo Play mode page 26 You can protect important images from accidental erasure If you execute formatting all files including protected files will be erased Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 38 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Choose the desired play mode e Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo and then press the Joystick Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only e The selected thumbnail in
28. instead of copying the pre recorded sound on a disc To cancel press the Recording start stop button again Signal flow AV cable gt a 3 12 gt Vi n X naw F MENU EWI ge ONG MAEN 00 00 59 00 02 30 lt p am VR Wai oe y V ice English _105 connecting to AV devices Z e Voice Plus is available only when the AV cable is connected If a USB cable is connected the Voice Plus function may not operate properly GC DX205 only e lf you perform Stop Play Pause REW or FF while the Voice Plus function is being executed the Voice Plus function will be deactivated e When the Voice Plus function is in progress the MENU button or PHOTO button does not work e The Voice Plus function does not affect the original sound on the recorded disc e Sound is transferred from the internal microphone on this DVD camcorder to the connected AV device when using the Voice Plus function Make sure the microphone is not covered or blocked in any way e Adjust the sound volume on the connected external device TV audio system etc e Feedback may occur if the DVD camcorder is placed near the speaker of an external device e Turn down the volume of the external device and keep the DVD camcorder a reasonable distance away 106_ English using wth a Windows or Macintosh computer SC DX205 ony This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable C
29. less its available capacity When the built in battery is completely discharged contact your local Samsung service center Explanation Solution You cannot select greyed items in the current recording playback mode There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Menu cannot be used in the EASY Q mode The following menu cannot be used during recording Because of the following Because of the following Cannot Use setting Cannot Use setting Anti Shake HDIS Resolution Web amp Mobile eee eee ONN irror Stepprinting Digital Effect Mirror TS E C Nite EASY Q osaic Stepprinting 16 9 Wide Off MATA 7 Anti Shake HDIS 16 9 Wide Resolution Web amp Mobile Digital Zoom C Nite EASY Q Back Light SABES Shutter Manual C Nite EASY Q Fader Te ASS Een Exposure Manual C Nite EASY Q C Nite EASY Q iSCENE Focus Face Detection Digital Effect Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting Anti Shake HDIs C Nite ISCENE EASY Q soechications MODEL NAME SC DX200 SC DX205 System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format MPEG 2 based on a disc H 264 based on a memory card Image device CCD Charge coupled device 680K pixels Lens F1 6 34x Optical 42x Intelligent 2200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length f 2 3 78 2mm Filter diameter 030 5 LCD screen Size dot number
30. not selectable in the following cases e When a USB cable is connected e When the camcorder is connected to the AC adaptor Remote SC DX205 only e This function is available in all operating modes e This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the DVD camcorder Settings Contents On screen display Disables the function on The A indicator appears when you use the remote control None On You can control the DVD camcorder with the remote control None TV Display e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode page 26 e The TV Display function works during recording and playback e You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display This allows you to set the OSD for viewing on the LCD screen or an external TV Settings Contents On screen display Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen only None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV None USB Connect SC DX205 only E amp e This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e Using the USB cable you can connect the camcorder to a computer or a printer e You can copy your videos or photos from the memory card to a computer and print photos Settings Contents On screen display Mass Storage Connect to a computer to use the camcorder as mass storage None PictBridge Connect to a print
31. playing it back will play the recording of 24 hours for about 1 minute 36 seconds 88_ English s Example of Time Lapse Recording Time Lapse Recording records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video Time Lapse Recording is useful in the following cases Blooming flowers e Insect s skin casting e Clouds rolling by in the sky Total time for recording gt Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media a video clip of Time Lapse Recording 0 05 00 0 16 00 Gm al a ooa g S a S 0 00 09 0 16 00 WE Mm WE WE 100 0002 E 100 000 100 0002 00 0002 i E 100 000 e Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 7 e A recording of 30 contiguous images comprises a video clip of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second Interval defines how long the Time Lapse REC should be taken For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec Time Lapse REC time lapse recording should be taken for at least 15 minutes to record a minimum movie length of 1 second 30 images Once the Time Lapse Recording finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to the standby mode
32. storage media e The folder and file structure for the memory card is as follows e Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable e The file naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System Video files H 264 The SD quality videos are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web videos are VIDEO named as WEB_ MP4 The file number automatically increases when a new video file is created Up to 9999 files are created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9999th files are created Photo files As in video files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created The maximum file number allowed is the same as in video files A new folder stores files from CAM_0001 UPG The folder name increases in the order of 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc Up to 9999 files are created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9999th files are created 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 WEB_0002 MP4 SDV_0003 MP4 SDV_0004 MP4 WEB_0005 MP4 DCIM 100PHOTO CAM0001 JPG CAM0002 JPG Image format Videos on a memory card e Images are compressed in H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding The file extension is MP4 e The picture size is 720X480 60i or 640x480 based on Web amp Mobile resolution Photos on a memory card e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e The image s
33. the front of the DVD camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function by checking if there is any problem with the audio and video recording For various functions available when you record videos pages 74 89 Do not operate the power switch or remove a disc while accessing it Doing so may damage the disc or the data on it If you set the storage media to DVD up to 250 videos chapters can be created on DVD R R DL RW You cannot proceed with recording when the disc cover is open An icon and message are shown that recording is impossible with the disc cover open If you press the Recording start stop button while a menu operation is in process the DVD camcorder starts to record If you turn the DVD camcorder off while recording turn it on again with the storage media inserted in it Repair of the storage media will be executed automatically with a message Do not turn off the power or remove storage media while the DVD camcorder is recovering it Or it will damage the data or the storage media itself The data recovery completes within a few minutes but sometimes it may take more time Use the AC power adaptor when recovering data Pressing the Recording start stop button in the thumbnail view switches the operation mode to STBY mode 42 _ English RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE 3 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn o
34. the way by hand 3 Remove the disc e While pushing down the center portion of the disc spindle pick up the disc by the edges to remove 4 Gently push the disc cover to close it iY The Finalize Format functions are not available at the low battery level under ill page 23 Use the AC power adaptor when finalizing formatting a DVD disc You cannot open the disc cover while loading Wait until disc loading is completed Do not operate the POWER switch or remove a disc while accessing it Doing so may damage the disc or the data on it You can not proceed with recording when the disc cover is open An icon and message are shown that recording is impossible with the disc cover open RECORDABLE TIME Recordable time for videos Storage DVD RW R DVD R DL Capacity 1 4GB 2 6GB Video Quality Super Fine Approx 20min Approx 37min Fine Approx 30min Approx 56min Normal Approx 60min Approx 112min Pr The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use The DVD camcorder provides three quality options for video recordings Super Fine Fine and Normal The higher the quality setting is the more memory is used The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time will be However the picture quality will be lower Vi
35. time zone from the Settings menu page 92 93 2 Select your local area on the map by moving the Joystick left or right then press the Joystick e The date time set screen appears 3 Set the day using the Joystick up or down then move the Joystick left or right 4 Set the month year hour minute AM PM in the same manner then move the cursor left or right e The year can be set up to 2037 based on Home item GM100 00 5 Set the daylight saving time x by moving the Joystick up or down ry ea a e Setting the lt the time forwards by 1 hour kondon Lisbon Date Time Set f Home Month Day Year JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM MENU Jil EY Move OK 36_ English 6 Make sure the clock is correctly set then press the Joystick e The clock starts Z e On charging the built in rechargeable battery The built in rechargeable battery is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on and connected to the AC Power Adapter Use your camcorder after charging the built in rechargeable battery If the built in rechargeable battery is not charged any inputted data will not be backed up and the date time appears on the screen as JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM when Date Time Display function is activated e After setting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Turning the date and time display on off To switch the date and time display on or off acc
36. vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions We recommend only using the original 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 treated as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the battery from the camcorder when it is not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the DVD camcorder If there is no operation for 3 minutes in STBY mode or thumbnail view the LCD screen will turn off automatically sleep mode for power saving purposes If no operation continues for another 3 minutes the camcorder will power off completely Any operation during the sleep mode will return the camcorder to the previous mode This function works only if Auto Power Off is set to 6 Min page 96 Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack as it may cause damage About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life i
37. vertical line appears When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to Off Set the Date Time to on page 94 You cannot record a photo image SC DX205 only Set your camcorder to CARD Photo Record mode page 26 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card The memory card is full Use a new memory card or format the memory card or remove images you don t need pages 60 62 69 Or remove unnecessary images page 69 You cannot take photo images on a disc Set the Storage mode switch to CARD There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error English _127 troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution e Set Focus to Auto page 79 e The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 80 e The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the fo
38. zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This camcorder allows you to record using optical power zoom 34x intelli zoom 42x and 2200x digital Zoom e The Zoom lever is on the top of the camcorder e You can also use the zoom function by moving the Joystick W T up or down To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T telephoto To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle e Zoom magnification over 34x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 2200x Set Zoom Type to the desired value page 86 You can set the digital Zoom up to 2200x during video recording Z e f you operate the zoom W T lever during recording the sound of the lever may be recorded as well e The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 90 cm about 35 43 inches for telephoto e The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually page 79 e Optical zoom and intelli zoom preserve the video quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer e The zoom speed differs when using the zoom W T lever and the Joystick W T For a faster zoom use the zoom W T lever For a slower zoom move the Joystick W T up or down The Joys
39. 01 JAN 01 2009 The date is displayed in the order of month date year JAN 01 2009 01 JAN 2009 The date is displayed in the order of date month year 01 JAN 2009 01 01 2009 The date is displayed in the date month two digit year 01 01 2009 English _93 Using the menu Items Time Type e This function is available in all operating modes e You can select the time format to display Settings Contents On screen display 12 Hr The time is displayed in 12 hour units 12 00 AM 24 Hr The time is displayed in 24 hour units 00 00 Date Time Display e This function is available in all operating modes e You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen e Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time page 93 Settings Contents On screen display Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date JAN 01 2009 Time Displays the current time 12 00 AM Date amp Time Displays the current date and time JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM Z e The date time will be read JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM in the following conditions The video or photo recording was made before setting Date Time Set in the camcorder The built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead e This function depends on Date Type setting 94_ English LCD Brightness e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record oni
40. 2 54 e Audio is heard from the speaker If the volume is too high noise may enter the dubbed image e Be sure to use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device e Be careful not to disconnect AV cable accidentally by sliding the OPEN switch 104_ English USING THE VOICE PLUS 0O A ON Connect the DVD camcorder to your AV device with AV cable Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 Insert the disc you wish to play back in this DVD camcorder Press the MODE button to set the Play mode Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to set the desired Play Mode on the This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 This function enables you to narrate over a pre recorded disc via the DVD DVD camcorder camcorder s microphone When you want to copy a DVD onto other AV devices DVD recorder VCR you can dub your voice sound incoming from the internal microphone of your DVD camcorder to an AV device instead of copying the audio signals on a pre recorded disc menu page 45 Use the Joystick to select the desired image Press the Recording start stop button on a point where you want during the playback e Voice Plus icon is displayed and Voice will blink for a while e Sound signals incoming from the internal microphone will be dubbed to a connected AV device
41. 5 STBY OOTO Min Te Disc Info Home Disc Form Visit Mime Zone Button tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Joystick Use to move up down eft right c Joystick OK Use to select or confirm the menu English _71 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode e For operation details see the corresponding page Recording menu items Operating mode DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record Default value Page iSCENE X Auto 74 Qualit X Fine 82 Resolution f SC DX205 only X X TV Fine 87 16 9 Wide X On 82 White Balance Auto 15 76 Exposure Auto 16 77 Shutter X Auto 81 C Nite X Off 84 Back Light Off 83 Focus Auto 79 80 Anti Shake HDIS X Off tf Digital Effect X Off 78 Fader X Off 85 Wind Cut X Off 83 Light SC DX205 only id i on ca Zoom Type X Intelli Zoom 86 Time Lapse REC SC DX205 only A 2 al pores Guideline Off 86 Settings 90 99 possible X not possible 4 e Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type GC DX205 only o There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grey menu items Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of the inoperable combinations of functi
42. CS DVD R Best for Compatibility but you CANNOT edit or delete recordings DVD R DL Best for Long Recordings but you CANNOT edit or delete recordings DVD RW Best for Reusability and you CAN edit or delete recordings Recording formats for DVD RW disc DVD RW discs features two recording formats Video Video mode and VR VR mode When you first insert a brand new DVD RW disc the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the recording format for the disc Video mode Once finalized you can play the disc recorded in this mode on most DVD players recorders drives offering the best compatibility However recordings cannot be edited VR mode You can easily edit and delete recordings on the camcorder but playback is possible only on a DVD recorder compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode DVD R and DVD R DL discs can be recorded in VIDEO mode only 04_ English SELECT A DISC THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS Do you want to delete or edit videos on the DVD camcorder YES Do you want to reuse the disc after formatting When recording for a long time YES DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R VIDEO Z e Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder e Photos cannot be recorded on a DVD disc English _05 DISC dD CARD Insert a disc page 38 Turn on the camcorder Set the Storage mode to page 26 DISC SC DX205 only page 26 TO RECOR
43. D VIDEOS 1 Press the MODE button to select the Record 3 mode 2 Aim the camcorder at the subject Make sure the Lens open close switch is open Q 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button to record While recording the elapsed recording time and are displayed on the LCD screen 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording 06_ English STEP3 Playing back videos on a disc 1 Press the MODE button to select Play Be mode 2 Set the desired play mode e Press the MENU button Move the Joystick up or down to select Play Mode gt Video or Playlist and then press the Joystick e The thumbnail index view of the selected play mode appears 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired video clip and then press the Joystick You can adjust the audio volume with the zoom W T lever ar a MENU JEMO OG Play STEP4 Viewing on other external devices FIRST FINALIZE THE DISC To play the disc recorded on your camcorder on other external devices you need to finalize the disc first OBIS SO 1 You can simply finalize the disc by pressing the FINALIZE button on the camcorder FINALIZE English _07 quick Start guide FEATURES OF A FINALIZED DISC BY THE DISC TYPE R EE Like commercially sold DVD Recordings cannot be added this disc can be played back even if there is free space left hep REY i in most DV
44. D devices after finalizing C RW Videos can be added after unfinalizing Mpg ah ie The disc can be played back cP lt a on a device compatible with a DVD RW in VR mode VIEWING ON A DVD PLAYER gt VIEWING ON A COMPUTER VIEWING ON A TV Turn on your DVD player _ WITHA DVD DRIVE lt a 4 Connect the camcorder to a Insert the finalized disc into 4 Turn on your computer TV page 102 the tray of the DVD player 2 Insert the finalized disc into the 2 Turn on the camcorder and Select the scene you want to 3 DVD drive of the computer the TV play 3 Run the DVD playback 3 Set the TV s source to the input application 3 the camcorder is connected to e The DVD playback 4 Start playback of the videos application may not run automatically In this case run the application by navigating on the start menu 08_ English RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ON A MEMORY CARD SC DX205 ONLY YOU CAN RECORD VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ON A MEMORY CARD Videos on amemory card are recorded in H 264 format that is convenient to e mail and share with your friends and family You can also take photos on a memory card MEDIA FOR YOUR CAMCORDER You can select a desired storage mode to record videos or photos separately To record videos you can select a disc or amemory card To take photos select the memory card Now enjoy your camcorder ae Disc Memory Card Photos iY You can record or play back o
45. DITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Donot bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Donot splash the storage media with water Donot use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when otherwise accessing the storage media Donot bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Donot store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your computer Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents Refer to pages 38 40 61 62 for details 118_ English LCD screen Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time To prevent damage to the LCD screen Donot push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with LCD screen on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen
46. Dx205 ony PLAYING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD 0 This function is available in CARD Video Play mode page 26 You can switch to the Play BJ mode by pressing the MODE button You can find a desired video quickly by using thumbnail index views Use the playback related buttons on the remote control page 18 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only e Adjust the brightness or color of the LCD screen page 95 2 Press the MODE button to select the Play BJ mode 3 Set the Play Mode to Video oa ae e Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video EENI Photo Move O Play Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or ES 300 5900230 played file 4 Use the Joystick to select a desired video clip and then press the Joystick e The selected video clip fills the screen and is played automatically e The playback shortcut menu is displayed for awhile e You can playback the selected video in various ways pages 46 47 e To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down Z e You can control the volume by using the zoom lever during playback page 46 e Press OI Display LCD enhancer button to toggle the O
47. G PHOTOS SC DX205 ONL 100 Direct printing with a PictBridge 100 CONNECTING TO AV DEVICES 102 Connecting to a TV 102 Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder 104 Using the voice plus 105 USING WITH WINDOWS COMPUTER SC DX205 ONLY 107 Checking your computer type 107 System requirements 108 Installing CyberLink MediaShow4 For Windows only 109 Connecting the USB cable 111 Viewing the contents of storage media 112 Transferring videos or photos to your computer 114 Playing back your recordings on Windows 114 USING WITH MACINTOSH COMPUTER SC DX205 ONL 116 System requirements 116 Transferring photos from the camcorder to your computer 116 MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 117 Maintenance 117 Additional information 118 Using your DVD camcorder abroad 121 TROUBLESHOOTING 122 SPECIFICATIONS 131 WARRANTY SEA USERS ONL 132 English _03 Quick Start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information RECORDING VIDEOS ON A DVD DISC amp YOU CAN RECORD VIDEOS ON A DVD DISC Videos are recorded in MPEG2 format and are suitable for viewing on most DVD players or computers with DVD drives STEP1 Selecting a suitable DVD disc Your camcorder uses only the following three types of 3 1 2 inch 8cm mini DVD discs DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW See below to select the disc that best suits your needs DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE DVD DIS
48. HECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE 0 To view your recordings on a computer you need to check your computer type first Then follow the steps below according to your computer type My f ag ws Using with Windows Using with Macintosh The supplied software CD CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh compliant To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied You can transfer data to a Macintosh computer using the USB cable page 116 F To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied English _107 using with a Windows computer SC Dx205 ony SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS E The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink MediaShow4 CPU Intel Pentium 4 at least 3 0 GHZ AMD recommended os Windows Vista or XP Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Operating System e Standard installation is recommended Operation may not assured if the above OS has been upgraded RAM 512MB 1 GB and above recommended Resolution 800 x 600 16 bit color or higher USB USB2 0 High Speed Intel 945GM or faster NVIDIA Geforce 6600 or higher VGA ATI Radeon X1600 or higher e On alow performance graphics system running the MediaShow4 may cause error or not apply some of animation effects Miscellaneous Internet Exp
49. INALIZE G A ND o WARNING This function is available in DISC Record DISC Play mode page 26 If a DVD RW disc had been finalized in the VR mode or Video mode you can unfinalize the disc for further recording When unfinalizing there should be enough power in the batteries If the AC power adaptor is to be used make sure that the jack is properly connected Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 26 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Settings Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Unfinalize then press the Joystick e You can simply unfinalize the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder e Disc information will appear Move the Joystick to select Execute and then press the Joystick e To exit use the Joystick to select Back and then press the Joystick The message Make the disc recordable will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes and then press the Joystick e The message showing that the disc is being unfinalized will appear and the disc will be unfinalized e The unfinalize function is not available if the battery level is less than tm During unfinalizing do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder This could cause a malfunction OO Di Settings
50. S e This camcorder can be used only as a removable storage device for the computers with Macintosh OS version 10 3 or later and Windows 2000 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER Eq 1 Connect the camcorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable 2 Set the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 97 e Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Settings gt USB Connect gt Mass Storage 3 Double click the NO_ NAME icon displayed on the desktop e The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders page 113 4 Drag and drop the files onto the destination folder on the computer s hard disk e To disconnect USB cable safely drag the NO_NAME icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable 4 e The supplied software CD CyberLink MediaShow4 can be used with Windows only To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied 116_ English maintenance amp acditional informaton MAINTENANCE Your DVD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfil any guarantee obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years e For safekeeping of the DVD camcorder turn off the DVD camcorder Remove the battery pack
51. SC INFORMATION GI e This function is available in DISC Record DISC Play mode page 26 e t shows you disc information such as the disc type disc format free space etc Settings Disc Finalize NOTICE Make sure that you insert a disc page 38 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 26 2 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 DYE Xoo Malice 3 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Settings ee 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Info then press the Joystick o YEO Unfinalized e Disc Type Disc Format Used and Free will be displayed pe ibis iY e Disc information may appear depending on the disc type ee 02000 58_ English card mode recording olayoack SC Dx205 only When using a memory card you can record and playback videos and photos by selecting suitable operation modes CHANGING THE OPERATION MODE Ea J and CARD Video Photo Play mode in turn thumbnail view only A 0 00 00 60 Min am am 100 0006 RS eg 2 a MENU AOAO Move Play lt CARD Video Play Mode gt T E ORS MODE O t MENU Pressing the MODE button changes the operation mode to Card Video Record 3 Card Photo record According to the selected recording mode recordings will be stored in video or photo thumbnail index view To s
52. SD On Screen Display function on and off e Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback images to appear e Videos edited on a computer may not be displayed on this DVD camcorder e Videos recorded on another camcorder may not be played on this DVD camcorder 100 0006 6 12 DR T X ap zoom IVA Z 00 0006 66_ English VIEWING PHOTOS ET e This function is available in CARD Photo Play mode page 26 Photo e You can play back and view photos recorded on the memory card m wes 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen vidoe Photo e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 38 e Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen page 95 2 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode 3 Set the current play mode to Photo e Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Photo Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only e The thumbnail index view of photos appears LA all 4 Use the Joystick to select a desired photo then press the Joystick CET Video Move Full View e The playback shortcut menu is displayed for a while e To view the previous next photo move the Joystick left or right e To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down 4 e Press OI Display LCD enhancer button to toggle the OSD On Screen Display
53. The image appears distorted on a 4 3 TV Explanation Solution This happens when viewing an image recorded in 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV If you want to display properly on your TV check out your TV type and set the proper screen mode 16 9 Wide before recording gt page 82 You cannot dub correctly using the AV cable The AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the AV cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 104 Connecting to a computer SC DX205 only Symptom The computer does not recognize your camcorder Explanation Solution Disconnect any other USB device than the keyboard mouse and camcorder from the computer Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect it again correctly Data transfer to a computer via the USB cable is only available in CARD mode Cannot play a video file properly on a computer Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Connect it again properly Videos on a memory card can be played back on a computer using the provided software The supplied software CD CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh compliant To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and u
54. Video and audio may pause or skip when you play back a DVD disc on your computer If this occurs copy the data into your hard disk drive e Videos on a DVD disc cannot playback or edit using the provided software CyberLink MediaShow4 This provided software supports recordings on a memory card only SC DX205 only e In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs e In order to playback videos on the finalized disc on a computer you need to have supportive video codec for MPEG2 and ACG installed Playing back a finalized disc on a DVD player recorder To playback a disc You can playback finalized DVD R RW Video mode R DL discs on DVD players recorders Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players recorders For compatibility details refer to your DVD player recorder owner s manual 56_ English Refer to the page 8 for finalized disc compatibility Turn onthe DVD player recorder Insert the finalized DVD disc into the tray of a DVD player recorder It may start playing automatically or press the PLAY button to start For further details on playing back DVD discs refer to the DVD player recorder user s manual To playback DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode A finalized DVD RW in VR mode can be played back in a DVD recorder that supports it DISC UNF
55. acking up important files to your PC or another storage media English _123 troublesnooting PictBridge SC DX205 only Message Informs that Action Read Error There are some problems with the file Release the protection Check the ink cartridge Ink Error There are some problems with the ink cartridge e Replace the ink cartridge Paper Error There are some problems with the paper a u paper in the printer If there is no paper inset Print Error There are some problems with the printer Turn the printer power off and on Refer to the printer to be used owner s manual also When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using CAUTION What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a DVD camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place The dew condenses on the external or internal lenses of the DVD camcorder and on the reflection lens and the surface of the disc which are related to playback When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the DVD camcorder Also using the camcorder while there is condensation may cause malfunction or damage What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it When does the dew condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previou
56. age media before starting recording or playback Selecting the desired storage e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD DISC e CARD DISC Record mode To record videos on a DVD disc page 41 CARD Video Photo Record mode To record videos or photos on a memory card pages 64 65 INSERTING AND REMOVING A DISC e When inserting a disc or closing the disc cover do not apply excessive force It may cause a malfunction e You cannot open the disc cover while loading e You can use a new 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL Dual Layer disc for video recording e Photos cannot be recorded onto a DVD disc You can record only videos on a DVD disc Inserting a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow e The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest of the way by hand 3 Push the disc into the disc compartment until a click is heard e The recording side of the disc must face the inside of the DVD camcorder e Do not touch the pickup lens 4 Gently push the disc cover to close it e Once inserted the disc is recognized and the ACCESS CHG indicator blinks Do not cut off the power supply during this time Do not shake nor apply impact It may cause a malfunction e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only 38_ English Z e Move the grip belt so it does not interfere with inserting or ejecting the disc e The disc cover can be opened when th
57. and AC power adaptor pages 20 25 Remove the memory card and DVD disc pages 40 60 Cautions when storing e Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season If you leave the DVD camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the DVD camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the DVD camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the DVD camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the DVD camcorder and store it in a cool and dry place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperatures could shorten its life Cleaning the DVD camcorder e Before cleaning turn off the DVD camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or a thinner to clean the camcorde
58. at or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Keep the button type battery out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed seek medical attention immediately WARNING HOLDING THE DVD CAMCORDER English _19 oreoparation CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK e There are two types of power source that can be connected to your DVD camcorder e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment The battery pack used for outdoor recording The AC power adaptor used for indoor recording To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your DVD camcorder Attaching the battery pack to the DVD camcorder 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform and push the battery pack as shown in the figure until a click is heard Removing the battery pack from the DVD camcorder 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Slide the BATT battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure and pull out the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the accurate direction as shown in the figure When the battery pack is wrongly inserted it may cause malfunction of the DVD camcorder and battery pack L e It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your DVD camcorder e Additional
59. at you use a SDHC card with your camcorder SD cards over 2GB are not compatible with this camcorder On this camcorder you can use memory cards SDHC of the following capacity 512MB 16GB Compatible recording media The following recording media have been guaranteed to work with this camcorder Others are not guaranteed to work so buy such products with caution SDHC or SD memory cards By Panasonic and Toshiba If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speed at least 2MB sec SD memory card SDHC memory card SD memory cards have a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of terminals To set write protection move the switch down lt SD SDHC memory card gt SDHC memory cards comply with the new SD specification Ver 2 00 Terminals This latest specification was established by the SD Card Association to realize data capacity over 2GB SDHC memory cards have a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents ee tab accidental erasure of files recorded on the SDHC memory card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of terminals To set write protection move the switch down Due to a change In File Allocation Sys
60. ating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us Wz RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Dipheny Ethers PBDEs in our products
61. ayoack SC Dx205 ony RECORDING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD 0 This function is available in CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can record videos using the remote control page 18 This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button that works best for you 1 Turn the DVD camcorder on e Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 38 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD e Set the Lens open close switch to open G page 15 3 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e Press the Recording start stop button again to stop recording 4 When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off K 0 00 00 60 e d dull Wi You can use the zoom function during recording page 44 You can select the resolution of videos to be recorded page 87 For on screen information display page 29 Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For approximate recording time page 63 For various functions available when you record videos pages 74 89 If focusing is difficult use the manual focu
62. balance according to the outdoor ambience especially for close up and Ct ject is of one dominant color Cloudy This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather O Fluorescent This option is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights 4 Tungsten This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used res Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation i Setting white balance manually 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Custom WB then press the Joystick The indicator and the message Set White Balance are displayed white thick paper 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent e lf the object that fills the screen is not focused correct the focus using Manual Focus page 80 e Press the MENU button to cancel 3 Press the Joystick Copo Min ew 1 cf e The white balance setting will be applied and amp indicator is displayed English _75 Using the menu items iY e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e t
63. cator is displayed 76_ English Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Z e f you manually change the exposure value when iSCENE function is selected manual changes are applied first e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Anti Shake HDIS This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high magnification D 4 e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On e When Anti Shake HDIS On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen e Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS On is set Firmly hold the DVD camcorder with both hands e It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake HDIS Off when using the DVD camcorder on a desk or tripod not supplied e When you record pictures with 34x or more magnification and the Anti Shake HDIS
64. cessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate mode first page 26 e Selecting a menu item will display the indicator accordingly In some cases however the selected menu option s indicator may not be displayed on the screen For example setting the Auto option in iSCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus menu etc will not display an indicator O1 70_ English 3 sTBY gt ru Focus Auto Face Detection Manual COTO Min ww BS m 8 HOO 0L0 EO Mtg CRW CU Wi wh WEMEL ZIA 45 To use Settings menus You can customize various settings of the camcorder using the MENU button 1 In your selected operation mode press the MENU button 2 Move the Joystick left or right to select Settings 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired menu item and then press the Joystick e To exit press the MENU button Z e Some items may be grayed out depending on the selected mode and storage mode SC DX205 only ee e f there is no storage inserted menu items such as Disc Format Card Info Settings etc are grayed out Disc Info e Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode rai ial Ime Zone Using the Joystick You can navigate menu items and access the Shortcut menu page 3
65. ck quickly from the connected camcorder and you can also import it into your computer s drives 1 Select the desired video p y p thumbnail 2 Click the YouTube shortcut icon in Share tab on the menu e Log in or subscription dialog box appears e Log into the YouTube site and upload your contents mm YouTube is a video sharing website Users can upload view and share personalized video clips The y T h San Bruno based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of user generated 0 U Ul e contents including movie clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur contents such as video blogging and short original videos Broadcast Yourself S http www youtube com 4 Access to the YouTube contents can be limited depending on your web access environment English _115 Using with a Macintosh computer SC DX205 only SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ES You can transfer recorded data to a computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied CPU Power PC G5 1 8 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo OS Operating MAC OS X v 10 4 or later System RAM 64 MB or more USB USB2 0 High Speed iY e Even if the system requirements are met Some computers cannot be used e The USB device operates with the driver installed as standard in the O
66. ctions grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades 4 with one wider than the other A grounding type plug 3 Heed all warnings has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide 4 Follow all instructions blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If 5 Do not use this apparatus near water the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult 6 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 11 Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer English _v Important safety instructions 12 13 14 15 16 vi_ Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Apparatus shall not be exp
67. cus The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in color Image s color balance is not natural e This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel iSCENE to avoid or minimize the phenomena page 74 e White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 5 Playback on your DVD camcorder Symptom Using the playback Play Pause function does not start playing Explanation Solution e Press the MODE button to set to the Play mode e Images recorded using another device may not be played on your DVD camcorder e Select a proper storage media SC DX205 only page 38 e Check out the memory card compatibility page 61 The Skip or Search function does not work properly e lf the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it may not function properly Turn the camcorder off and turn it on again a little later Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD players etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device 128_ English e Connect the audio of the audio video cable to your camcorder or to the connected device TV DVD recorder etc Red colour right White colour left e The connection cable AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 102 103 Symptom
68. d appear to be in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed or a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None Auto Automatically adjusts image brightness 1 30 Records a brighter image brighter ex 4 80 1 15 Records a brighter image even in a dark place en 46 Z e When using the C Nite the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen this is not a defect e When using the C Nite the following functions are not available iSCENE Manual Shutter Manual Exposure Manual Zoom Type Intelli Zoom Digital Zoom Digital Effect Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting Focus Face Detection Back Light e The C Nite setting is not available when using the following functions Anti Shake HDIS SCENE except Manual e This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode 84_ English Light SC DX205 only This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can record brighter images in a dark place Settings Contents On screen display Off Records a image without using light None On Records a clear image in a dark place without sacrificing color with the light 2d e The LED light can become extremely hot Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result CAUTION e D
69. d off SZ e It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Operation 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 20 24 for details English _119 maintenance amp acditional information Disc type description f DVD R DVD R DL Disc Type 3 1 2 inch 3 1 2 inch DVD RW 3 1 2 inch Mode Video Video VR Video Video Recording Capacity 1 4GB 2 6GB 1 4GB 1 4GB Formatting a new disc gt page 39 Auto Auto Recording pages 41 Deleting page 48 X X X Rewrite X X Playback on other DVD players Finalize page 56 i Playback on other DVD recorders page 56 a Additional recording after finalization Unfinalize page 57 i i E Editing pages 52 54 X X X Reusing a disc by formatting e o Format page 58 possible X not possible You must format a new disc before recording on it When loading a DVD RW disc you must format it in Video or VR mode We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer s DVD camcorder
70. deo files recorded on other equipment are not playable on this DVD camcorder 40_ English RECORDING VIDEOS ON A DISC This function is available in DISC Record mode page 26 You can record videos using the remote control SC DX205 only page 18 This DVD camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button that works best for you Turn the DVD camcorder on e Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD e Set the Lens open close switch to open G page 15 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e Press the Recording start stop button again to stop recording When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off DISC CID CARD English _41 disc mode recording olayoack iY The recorded video image size is 720X480 Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For on screen information display see pages 27 28 For approximate recording time see page 40 Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone at
71. der is turned off while using the PictBridge function the USB Connect setting will return to Mass Storage Make sure to keep the camcorder s power on when connecting to a printer English _101 connecting to AV devices You can view the recorded video and photo images SC DX205 only on a large screen by connecting the DVD camcorder to a TV CONNECTING TOA TV e This function is available in DISC Play CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode DVD camcorder page 26 To play back your recordings the television must be NTSC compatible page 121 e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as the power source for the DVD camcorder E e 84 S gt Use the provided AV cable to connect the DVD camcorder to a TV as ee pre follows PD 0900 1 Connect the end of the AV cable with the single plug to the AV jack of the g DVD camcorder l Signal flow 2 Connect the other end with video yellow and left white right red audio TEE cables to the TV Z e For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual py e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV speakers e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the DVD camcorder is being used with Viewing on TV screen 1 Turn onthe TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD camcorder is connected to Thi
72. dex view appears Use the Joystick to select the image to protect press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Protect Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select Files All On All Off and then press the Joystick e Select Files Protects the individual image To protect the individual image use the Joystick to select the image to protect The indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for protection the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 7 e All On Protects all images e All Off Cancels protection for all protected images Ihe message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes the press the Joystick e After completion the selected images will be protected 100 0006 eo f is es MENU oo Move EN MENU f ad Ko Protect selected files ves no Exit This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen aR Photo images only e Protected images will show the indicator when they are displayed e f the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image pr
73. ding in windy places such as a beach Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording 9 4 e Make sure the Wind Cut is set to Off when you want the microphone to be sensitive as possible e The Wind Cut function works with the built in microphone Back Light This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode page 26 When subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed Pst Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode lt Back Light off gt lt Back Light on gt English _83 Using the menu items C Nite This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can make the subject recorde
74. e gt Video irre or Photo and then press the Joystick Photo e The thumbnail index view of the selected play mode appears 3 Use the Joystick to select the desired video or photo and then press the bee Joystick e When playing videos you can adjust the audio volume with the zoom W T 2 lever Z ee iY You can take photos on a memory card only DVD discs do not support lt 8 photo taking er a MENU Wao Move gt EW English _11 Quick start QuIce STEP4 Viewing on other external devices VIEWING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ON A TV DVD camcorder Signal flow AV cable You can view the videos or photos recorded on your camcorder on the connected TV Connect the camcorder to a TV page 102 Turn on the camcorder and the TV Set the TV s source to the input the camcorder is connected to Start the playback of the viege or s 12_ English VIEWING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER DVD camcorder Computer This function is available in CARD Video Photo Play mode Connect the camcorder to a computer with a USB cable Transfer videos or photos to a computer e Select a folder file to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder on your computer Play videos or photos on the computer e OnaWindows computer you can use the CyberLink MediaShow4 gpplication to playback recordings i To use the CyberLink MediaShow4 refer to
75. e This Booklet is available from the U S Government with the instructions may cause harmful interference to Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No radio communications However there is no guarantee that 004 000 00345 4 interference will not occur in a particular installation FCC Warning If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not television reception which can be determined by turning the expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct authority to operate the equipment the interference by one or more of the following measures This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Operation is subject to the following two conditions Increase the separation between the equipment and 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and reCelver oe 2 This device must accept any interference received Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different including interference that may cause undesired operation orecautions e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type
76. e battery level is less than i Disc Finalize menu item is grayed out when there is no recorded data on the disc Once finalized the videos or a playlist in the disc cannot be deleted or edited Time required for finalizing may differ by disc type Refer to page 8 for finalized disc compatibility Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players recorders drives For compatibility details refer PY to your DVD players recorders drives owner s manual Once the DVD R R DL disc is finalized you cannot re record it in the DVD camcorder e You cannot make an additional recording on a DVD RW disc without unfinalizing it after it is finalized English _55 Now Finalizing disc mode disc management PLAYING BACK A FINALIZED DISC Once finished recording you must finalize the disc for a playback on a computer or DVD player recorder page 55 Playing back a finalized disc on a computer with a DVD drive The DVD disc can be played on a computer with a DVD running media DVD drive 1 Turn on your computer 2 Insert a finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer e DVD playback application software starts and the disc will play e lf DVD playback application does not start automatically run the application by navigating through the start menu Computer with a Z e Use a DVD drive compatible with 3 1 2 inch 8cm discs e Videos on a DVD disc may not be playable using Windows Media Player application e
77. e device is connected to an AC power adaptor or the battery pack even if the power is off ev Caution Sx This product utilizes a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures a other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Ss Do not open covers and do not look inside the product if interlock mechanism is damaged D LA mae a ad Warning Be careful not to damage the interlock mechanism When using a new disc formatting a new disc Formatting may be required if a new disc is inserted Recognition of the disc will start For a DVD R R DL disc Formatting will automatically begin For a DVD RW disc The Format menu is offered Select the recording format Video mode or VR mode Format the disc in the Disc Format menu when you want to format again page 58 Video Video Mode If the disc has been finalized you will be able to Differences play the disc on most DVD players recorders drives a between Video a ane n oE and VR mode VR VR Mode You can edit the disc on a DVD camcorder but playback is CR possible only on a DVD recorder that supports VR mode Refer to page 8 for finalized disc compatibility lt When a DVD RW disc is formatted gt English _39 disc mode recording olayoack Removing a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow e The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest of
78. e that makes the screen all white this setting prevents sunken amp colors and records images clearly High Speed Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis R Food Records the color of subjects clearly by increasing saturation mg This function is useful when recording items such as foods and fruits Waterfall Recording a splashing waterfall or fountain AN Necessary settings for shooting are automatically adjusted but you can also manually adjust Manual exposure value shutter speed etc as desired You can also set the desired shooting functions ER using menus See pages 76 and 81 for manual settings Z e You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on screen information display However nothing will appear in Auto mode p e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode e IniSCENE mode setting the exposure to Manual applies the exposure first aperture priority e You can directly select iSCENE mode pressing EASY Q button for 3 seconds 74_ English White Balance This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode only page 26 This DVD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents pdb Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically None Daylight me yt lls white
79. ected files NO DIVIDING A FILE G ta oS Se This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 You can divide a video as many times as you want and delete a section you no longer need Press the MODE button to set the Play J mode e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 e The thumbnail index view appears Press the MENU button Move the Joystick left or right to select Edit Press the Joystick to select Divide Move the Joystick left right up or down to select the desired video clip then press the Joystick e The selected video fills the screen in pause mode Press the Joystick to play the video e You can search a point of division by moving the Joystick A W lt P e Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points Press the Joystick to pause at the point of division then press the MENU button e The message Divide a file at this point appears Move the Joystick left or right to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected video is divided into two video files e You can continue dividing a scene after the first 8 seconds from the start of playback or before the last 3 seconds to the end of playback Video f s bpo Edit Divide Divide Colors 6 n guis B i MENU SG Move Select MENU D q Divide a file at this point Yes No Exit English _49
80. er None English _97 Using the menu items Default Set e This function is available in all operating modes e You can initialize the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults e Initializing the DVD camcorder settings to the factory defaults does not affect recorded images Menu Color e This function is available in all operating modes e You can select the desired menu color to display the menu Midnight Blue gt Lovely Pink gt Mystic Purple gt Sunny Orange gt Oasis Green Transparency This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record e mode page 26 E e You can select the desired transparency to display the menu etting 0 gt 20 gt 40 gt 60 D Cola lt Transparency 0 gt lt Transparency 60 gt 98_ English Language e This function is available in all operating modes e You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages English gt 30 gt Fran ais gt Deutsch gt Italiano gt Espa ol gt Portugu s gt Nederlands gt Svenska gt Suomi gt Norsk gt Dansk gt Polski gt Ce tina gt Slovensky gt Magyar gt Rom n gt Bbnrapckn gt EAAnvika gt Srpski gt Hrvatski gt YkpaiHcbka gt PyccKkun gt AX
81. er function may cause color to look different on the display Aa x O S 32_ English Adjusting the LCD screen 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play A Do not lift the DVD camcorder by holding the LCD screen WARNING Z e Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the DVD camcorder e See page 95 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD screen Using the joystick Use to playback pause fast forward and rewind your recordings Also use to navigate A V lt gt and select desired videos photos or menu items Button Description e Move left e DISC Play CARD Video Photo Play mode previous file e Move right e DISC Play CARD Video Photo Play mode next file e Move up e DISC Record CARD Video Photo Record mode Wide Zoom e Move down e DISC Record CARD Video Photo Record mode Tele Zoom e DISC Play CARD Video Play mode stops and then returns to thumbnail view e CARD Photo Play mode returns to thumbnail view e Select da e Access or exit the shortcut menu e DISC Play CARD Video Photo Play mode playback pause English _33 oreparation Using the menu button 1 Select the desired operating mode by pressing the MODE button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Move the Joystick A W lt P to select desired menu item then press the Joystick to confirm 4 Press the MENU
82. ess the menu and change the date time mode page 94 Simple setting of the clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Select Time Zone on the menu then set the time difference pages 92 93 Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages 1 Press the MENU button e The menu will appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Settings e The settings menu screen appears e Refer to To use Settings menus for accessing to Settings mode page 71 STY COo Min C 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select Language and then press the Joystick eStart 5 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired language and then press the Joystick BEENI en 5 To exit press the MENU button Default Set Language L e Even if the battery pack or AC power were removed the language setting would still be preserved e Language options may be changed without prior notice i o fa ow Settings TV Display English Default Sei 23101 ECE fs Frangais English _37 disc mode recording olayoack SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SC DX205 only You can record video and photo images on the desired storage media a DVD disc or a memory card so you should select the desired stor
83. etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Netherlands Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc English _121 troublesnooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Warning indicators and messages Overall Message Low Battery Icon Informs that The battery pack is almost discharged Action Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor If the AC power adaptor is connected when Low Battery is displayed the power is turned off and the charging starts Cover is opened Ni Cover is opened Close the cover Discs Message Icon Informs that Action Insert Disc There is no disc in DVD camcorder Insert a disc Dise rul There is not enough disc space Change to a new disc Erase the recorded videos DVD RW disc VR mode only Finalised Disc The disc is finalised To record on a DVD RW disc unfinalise it The disc is not recognized in the DVD 0 e BER Not Supported camcorder The disc has been finalised I supported discs are DVD R DVD R DL DVD Di
84. g the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your DVD camcorder Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture On charging the built in rechargeable battery The built in rechargeable battery on your camcorder retains initial settings ex date and time after power is turned off It is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on K e The built in battery is fully discharged if you do not use the camcorder at all for an extended time without turning on the power In this case you will lose previous date time settings So you need to set the date time again The longer the built in battery is used the less its available capacity When the built in battery is completely discharged contact your local Samsung service center English _25 oreoparation BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATION Turning the DVD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch down Selecting the operating modes e Set the operation mode by adjusting the Storage mode switch SC DX205 only and MODE button before recording or operating any functions 1 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD SC DX205 only 2 Press the MODE button to set Video Record Photo Record or Play mode Each press of the MODE button toggles between the 3 gt gt indicator Operat
85. g the YouTube contents may be limited depending on your web access environment English _13 getting to know your DVL camcorder WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DVD CAMCORDER Your new DVD camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center w The exact appearance of each item may vary by model USB cable Battery pack A BP80WA AA E9 type Prine T SC DX205 only AD43 00189A AD44 00116B AD39 00132D oO PF 2 Button type battery Remote control User manual CD Quick start guide for remote control SC DX205 only AD46 00219A AD68 03436A SC DX205 only AD43 10130H Abe Uno Software CD i 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD Carrying case OB 208 oink disc Optional Optional AD46 00192A The contents may vary depending on the sales region Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer To buy this one contact your nearest Samsung dealer A memory card is not included Refer to page 61 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Your camcorder includes a user manual on CD and quick start guide printed For more detailed instructions refer to the user manual PDF on the provided CD 14_ English PARTS IDENTIFICATION Front and right view 1 Lens open close switch 5 Internal microphone 2 Lens 6 Grip belt hook 3 Remote sensor SC DX205 on
86. ge in the menu connect the USB cable Ges Soni 1 2 Connect your DVD camcorder to the printer using the provided USB cable Turn your printer power on Set the Storage mode switch to CARD Set the USB Connect to PictBridge page 97 e Press the MENU button gt Use the Joystick to select Settings gt USB Connect PictBridge e The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically after a short period e To see the previous or next photo image move the Joystick left or right Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Print gt Start then press the the Joystick to print e The selected photo image will be printed e To stop printing after printing starts press the MENU button MENU i 00 00 100_ English Setting the number of copies to print 1 Press the MENU button 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Copies then move the Joystick up or down sae to select the number of copies a i e To exit press the MENU button Copies e lf the image moves to the previous or next the number of copies is reset Setting the date time imprint option Move the Joystick right or left to select Date Time then move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option To exit press the MENU button 1 12 12 K e fthe printer is not recognized or to print again after direct printing with a
87. ge and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e Ifthe CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture viii_ English 30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used 31 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 6 043 912 6 438 099 6 467 061 6 556 521 6 578 163 6 697 307 6 28 474 6 771 891 6 894 963 6 895 593 6 937 815 6 996 327 7 009 926 7 085 221 7 088 649 7 092 327 7 099 566 7 123 564 7 142 493 7 142 495 7 145 861 7 146 624 7 151 729 7 161 879 7 164 647 7 167 437 7 173 891 7 177 250 7 194 187 7 203 891 7 209 423 7 210 067 7 228 062 7 245 566 7 245 567 7 257 065 7 263
88. h _xv contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVD CAMCORDER What is included with your DVD camcorder Parts identification PREPARATION Remote control GC DX205 only Installing the button type battery SC DX205 only Holding the DVD camcorder Charging the battery pack Basic DVD camcorder operation Screen indicators Handling parts before recording Initial setting time zone date and time amp OSD language DISC MODE RECORDING PLAYBACK Selecting the storage media SC DX205 only Inserting and removing a DISC Recordable time Recording videos on a DISC Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q mode Zooming Playing videos on a DISC 02_ English DISC MODE EDITING VIDEO 48 Deleting images 48 Dividing a file 49 Playlist 51 DISC MODE DISC MANAGEMENT 55 Disc finalize ote Playing back finalized disc directly 56 Disc unfinalize 57 Disc format 58 Disc information 58 CARD MODE RECORDING PLAYBACK SC DX205 ONL 59 Changing the operation mode 59 Inserting and ejecting a memory card 60 Selecting a suitable memory card 61 Recordable time and number of images 63 Recording videos on a memory card 64 Taking photos on a memory card 65 Playing videos on a memory card 66 Viewing photos 67 CARD MODE FILE MANAGEMENT SC DX205 ONL 68 Protection from accidental erasure 68 Deleting images 69 USING THE MENU ITEMS 70 Handling menus 70 Menu items 72 Recording menu items 74 Playback menu item 90 Setting menu items 90 PRINTIN
89. he power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The battery pack is quickly discharged e The ambient temperature is too low e The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again e The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery D O CO Displays Symptom The LCD is turned off Explanation Solution e Keep away from magnetic materials When magnetic material is near the left side of the DVD camcorder the LCD may be turned off but it is not a malfunction e lf there is no operation for 3 minutes in STBY mode or thumbnail view the LCD screen will turn off automatically sleep mode for power saving purpose If no operation continues for another 3 minutes the camcorder will power off completely Any operation during the sleep mode will return the camcorder to the previous mode This function works only if Auto Power Off is set to 6 Min page 96 The screen of TV or LCD displays distorted images or has black bars at the top bottom or utmost left right It can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification Unknown indicator appears on the LCD screen e Awarning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 122 124 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen e This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack befo
90. hours Setting the Time Lapse REC mode To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you need to set the recording interval and total recording time in the menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Move the Joystick left or right to select Time Lapse REC 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select On then press the Joystick e The recording interval and total recording time items are highlighted Sec seconds Hr hours 4 Seta desired recording interval Sec by moving the Joystick up or down ae H a i e 5 Move the Joystick right to set a total recording time Hr in the same way X e While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time the a Cii Sec Bea Hr approximate time lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen 2Hr 24Min 6 Press the Joystick to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu E OK 7 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button e The Time Lapse Recording starts 0 00 00 60 Minj qm mm e While playing back it will display 30 images per second Sound is not available i m For example if the recording interval was 30 seconds and the total recording time was 24 Timelapse Recording hours images are automatically captured and saved in storage media at every 30 seconds for 24 hours After 24 hours of recording
91. ices Image display depending on TV screen ratio Recording ratio Wide 16 9 TV Videos recorded in the 16 9 ratio 16 9 Wide On Videos recorded in the 4 3 ratio 16 9 Wide Off Photos SC DX205 only e Refer to page 82 for 16 9 Wide setting English _103 connecting to AV devices DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER e This function is available in DISC Play CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 You can dub images played back on this DVD camcorder onto other video devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Use the provided AV cable to connect the DVD camcorder to another video device as shown in the following figure 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the power on then open the LCD screen page 26 DVD camcorder VCRs or DVD HDD recorders e Set the appropriate storage media SC DX205 only page 38 Signal flow a 2 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode AV cable 3 Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to set the desired Play Mode on the menu 4 Use the Joystick to select the recorded dubbed image in the thumbnail index view then press the Joystick 5 Press the record button on the connected device e The DVD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it Z e Refer to Editing chapter to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this DVD camcorder pages 5
92. indicator to adjust focus then press the Joystick Focusing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject move the Joystick to the indicator Gg Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject move the Joystick to the indicator Biy e The nearer or farther icon rN appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the focus e The manual focus setting will be applied and mF indicator is displayed In the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually e A picture containing several objects some close to the DVD camcorder others farther away e A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow e Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a Car e People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd K lt Farther subject gt e You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button page 35 e Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically e EASY Q mode will set the focusing to Auto automatically e Before focusing by manual frame your scene by zooming Zooming after setting the focus requires focusing again e Before focusing by manual check if the Intelli Zoom or Digital Zoom is turned off While Intelli Zoom or Digital Zoom is turned on
93. ion modes Indicator descriptions DISC Record mode To record videos on a DVD disc CARD Video Record mode To record videos on a memory card SC DX205 only CARD Photo Record mode rot te To record photos on a memory card SC DX205 only c DISC Play mode To play videos on a DVD disc CARD Video Photo Play mode To play videos photos on a memory card SC DX205 only Z When the DVD camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to warning indicators and messages on pages 122 124 and take corrective action When using this camcorder first time e When you use your DVD camcorder for the first time or London Lisbon reset it the time zone screen appears for a startup display Select your geographical location and set the date and time page 36 If you do not set the date and time the time zone ECMO lee screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder Date Time Set 26_ English Date Time Set Home Month DENA Year JANI 01 2009 12 00 AM MENU f eo Move gt OK SCREEN INDICATORS EVEN FeXO IM Ey SRW ALI TT Ot oom Y i A SM 15 A 1 60 Insert Risc CA AEE X JAN 0172009 12 00AM y hp 7 30 24 EASY This OSD indicators are based on a DVD RW disc The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display Function
94. ious image is played back Ifyou move the Joystick left 3 seconds after the video starts the current image starts from the beginning Ifyou move the Joystick right the next image is played back e You can do the same operation by using the remote control SC DX205 only Frame by frame playback 1 gt e While playback is paused move the Joystick right Moving the Joystick right or left repeatedly advances the image frame by frame forward or reverse Jo resume normal playback press the Joystick Slow playback I gt e Pause the playback by pressing the Joystick then move the Joystick right or left and Gi 9 00 59 00230 Dam hold The video plays forward or reverse at the 1 2x speed e To resume normal playback press the Joystick e You can do the same operation by using the remote control SC DX205 only e When pressing the or buttons on the remote control during slow playback it slowly plays back in reverse or forward SC DX205 only SC DX205 only English _47 disc mode editing video DELETING IMAGES This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 You can delete undesired videos recorded on the disc This function works only on a DVD RW disc VR mode An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 2 P
95. is recommended that you specify Zoom Type Optical Zoom page 86 before setting white balance e Do not use a colored object when setting white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode e Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change e During normal outdoor recording setting to auto may provide better results Exposure This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode only page 26 The DVD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions On screen Settings Contents display Auto This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light None conditions Manual You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the amp subject is too bright or too dark as Setting the exposure manually When manually setting the exposure the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions 0 00 01 30 MoT a Ci 1 Move the Joystick right or left to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29 2 Press the Joystick 3 To exit press the Joystick repeatedly until the OK guide disappears The manual exposure setting will be applied and xx indi
96. is set to On in dark locations after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning the Anti Shake HDIS to Off English _77 Using the menu items Digital Effect This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 10 different digital effect options On screen f4 Settings Contents display 1 Off Disables the function None 1 BLK amp WHT This mode changes the images to black and white BW Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment S This mode reverses the colors creating a negative Negative mege GN 4 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing 6 Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect Gis This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror Mirror effect DI This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an Pastel niece G 9 Cosmetic This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections Stepprinting Technique of recording the image in segments ce Z e You cannot activate Mosaic Mirror and Stepprinting effect in the 16 9 4 Wide Anti Shake HDIS or C Nite mode e This func
97. isc is insufficient delete unnecessary videos Up to 250 video clips can be included in the playlist e When playing back the playlist the counter refers to total counter of the playlist e To return to the video thumbnail view press the MENU button and then use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video 52_ English Video Play Mode Video Playlist MENU Sii JEMA s bO Edit Add Add 004 Ea pia y BEES as ig h YQ amg w MENU PCE Move gt Cancel Add selected files to Playlist Yes No Exit Arranging the order of clips within a playlist As io This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 You can arrange videos within a playlist by moving them to desired position Set the current play mode to Playlist e Press the MENU button Move the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Playlist and then press the Joystick e Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Edit Move the Joystick up or down to select Arrange then press the Joystick Use the Joystick to select the video clips to arrange e The 4 indicator is displayed on the selected video clips e Pressing the Joystick toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for ar
98. isplay X X X On 97 Default Set 98 Language 99 Demo X X X X On 99 Z The CARD Video Play mode and the CARD Photo Play mode are available on SC DX205 only English _73 Using the menu Items RECORDING MENU ITEMS iSCENE This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of six modes depending on conditions recording environment or purpose of filming On screen Settings Contents display Auto balance between the subject and the background Auto To be used in normal conditions None The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the scene Sports For recording people or objects moving quickly If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent se light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened Portrait background han The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as ina Spotlight wedding or on stage Beach When recording seaside or lakeside scenes the blue water is clearly recorded A Snow When recording a snowy scen
99. ize is 800x600 SC DX205 only Z e When the 9999th file is created in the 999th folder i e SDV_9999 MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder a new folder cannot be created anymore Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media and then reset file numbering from the menu e We don t recommend you to modify the name of a file folder stored in the storage media using a computer If you modify it this camcorder may not recognise modified files e You can use your Camcorder as a mass storage device So you can store general data in the storage media memory card with your camcorder English _113 using with a Windows computer SC Dx205 ony TRANSFERRING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS TO YOUR COMPUTER ES You can copy the video and photo images to your computer and play them back TE a33 1 Execute the procedure in VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA pages 112 113 e The folders in the storage media appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then double click it 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder e The folder is copied from the memory card to the computer e lt is not guaranteed that the files downloaded from computer are played e Do not move or rename the camcorder s folders and files after transferring them If you change the basic name of folders and files your camcorder will no longer recognise them and they will not be played PLAYING BACK YOUR RECORDINGS
100. lder file name Date Time Photo size WYNE BIS e el O o W e Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 English _31 oreparation HANDLING PARTS BEFORE RECORDING Using the L Gs DISPLAY LCD enhancer button To switch the information display mode You can switch between the on screen information display modes Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and then press the OI Ga Display LCD enhancer button Each press of the button toggles the OSD On Screen Display function on and off e Full display mode All information will appear e Minimum display mode Only operating status indicators will appear iY If the DVD camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear To enhance the contrast of the LCD screen You can obtain a clear and bright view on the LCD screen e This effect also works outdoors in bright daylight a o SE Ai oe 1 Press and hold the C Display LCD enhancer button y ta 3 e LCD adjust 8 indicator appears and the LCD brightens E j 2 To cancel this function press and hold the LCD enhancer gg button again iY e The LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded 0 00 00 30 Min CRW e When the LCD enhancer works at low illumination some stripes may appear A oe on the screen This is not a malfunction e Using the LCD enhanc
101. lorer 5 5 or later DirectX 9 0 or later Supported media DVD R RW DVD R RW For the compatible DVD CD burners refer to CyberLink web site htto www gocyberlink com english products powerproducer 2_gold comp_dvd_drives s Z e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements operation is not ensured depending on the system e Onaslower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly e lf your OS is Windows XP Vista log in as the Administrator administrator of the computer or a user with the equivalent privileges to install the software e Check out the storage media of the camcorder before connecting USB cable e All other brands and names are property of their respective owners e CyberLink MediaShow4 is optimised for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX SSE 3DNow and Intel HyperThreading technology e DirectX is necessary so that CyberLink MediaShow4 works properly and it is automatically installed during CyberLink MediaShow4 installation e CyberLink MediaShow4 can be used with Windows only e This camcorder can be used only as a removable storage device for the computers with Macintosh OS version 10 3 or later and Windows 2000 108_ English INSTALLING CyberLink MediaShow4 For Windows only ES CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy editing of MPEG AVI and other video files still images and other c
102. lus 11 Chapter No Date Time Volume control 2 3 WwW B a as 0 00 00 60 Min BN ASec oH kye J Mase mO 3 6 Ve Insert Card mm wj N mi 1 60 TN GALA Pry N Ye JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM Qe eee 1 20 EASY Q Z e Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 e The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 2GB SDHC memory card CARD Video Record Mode Recording videos on a memory card 1 Video record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages 4 Time counter video recording time Remaining time 6 Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level LCD enhancer 9 Resolution Anti Shake HDIS 4 Wind Cut _ Back Light Fader 4 Light et Ww 5 Optical Zoom or Intelli Zoom indicator Digital Zoom indicator Date Time _ Time Zone Digital Effect 9 Manual Shutter C Nite S E 0 Manual Exposure N Focus Manual Face Detection White Balance N ISCENE EASY Q Time Lapse Recording English _29 oreparation ri M 229A ctivate Remote Control CARD Photo Record Mode Recording photos on a memory card 1 Photo record mode Photo counter total number of recordable photos Wa
103. ly 7 Grip belt 4 Light SC DX205 only 8 Disc cover Z Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual gt English _15 getting to know your DVL camcorder PARTS IDENTIFICATION Left and bottom view 1 Built in speaker 7 Battery pack 2 Cl Display LCD enhancer button 8 LCD screen 3 FINALIZE button 9 Recording start stop button 4 AV jack 1 Joystick A W lt OK W T 5 BATT battery release switch 1 MENU button 6 Storage mode switch DISC CARD 2 Tripod receptacle SC DX205 only 13 Memory card slot SC DX205 only Z Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual 16_ English PARTS IDENTIFICATION Rear and top view f 1 Zoom W T lever Volume control Disc cover OPEN switch 2 PHOTO button SC DX205 only 9 Jack cover 3 Mode indicator Video Record 9 Photo Record 10 USB jack GC DX205 only SC DX205 only Play mode M DC IN jack 4 MODE button 2 POWER switch 5 Recording start stop button 6 EASY Q button 7 ACCESS CHG indicator Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual iS English _17 oreoaration This section provides information on using this DVD camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to charge the battery how to setup the operati
104. manual focusing will not focus with accuracy Set the Zoom Type to Optical Zoom page 86 80_ English Shutter This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed depending on the subject brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter soeed according to the scene conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto The DVD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value None Manual Shutter speed can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 DOr 1 4000 or 1 10000 Setting the shutter speed manually 0 00 00 30 Min exp am You can set the shutter soeed manually A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a hi fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Manual then press the Joystick e he manual shutter adjustment indicators appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed then press the Joystick e The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the shutter speed e The manual shutter setting will be applied and cam 1 XX indicator is displayed Manual Shutter L Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed Conditions 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second Black ba
105. me and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs In shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State 132_ English If you have any questions or comments rel
106. menu items Guideline e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode page 26 e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images e The DVD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None Cross Enables you to center the subject for proper recording Grid Enables you to place the subject in the center square for proper positioning Enables you to place the subject within a safety zone which prevents Safety Zone it being cut when editing in 4 3 for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom YA Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition 4 e Guidelines are not recorded on the images Zoom Type e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 e The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital Zoom when recording videos C This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever Settings Contents On screen display The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens Optical Zoom 9 p 9 None Up to 34x zoom is performed optically The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain
107. mode is not available when the following function is set Resolution Web amp Mobile e When playing back a 16 9 wide video you ve recorded on this camcorder on a PC the picture size may be less sharp and in 4 3 depending on the software used for playback For the clearest 4 3 picture on your PC select 16 9 Wide Off or the Resolution Web amp Mobile setting GC DX205 only before recording page 87 Quality This function is available in DISC Record mode page 26 You can select the quality of a video to be recorded This DVD camcorder can film in the SF Super Fine F Fine and N Normal modes The Fine mode is set as the factory default Settings Contents On screen display Super Fine Records videos at the super fine image quality WS Fine Records videos at the fine image quality Normal Records videos at the normal image quality Z e Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate yy according to the recording image 82_ English Wind Cut This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut is set to On the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording this makes it easier to hear voices and sound during playback e Use the Wind Cut when recor
108. n the power Press the EASY Q button This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 With the EASY Q function most of the DVD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which relieves you of detailed adjustments e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto Exposure Focus Shutter etc picoevelise aD e The and Anti Shake HDIS indicators appear on the screen at the same N time To record videos press the Recording start stop button To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button once again The Easa and Anti Shake HDIS indicators disappear from the screen Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode You cannot cancel the EASY Q mode during recording Z e Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following controls are unavailable because the items are automatically set MENU button Joystick The corresponding message Release the EASY Q may appear if unavailable operations are attempted e Release EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images e The EASY Q mode settings are released when the DVD camcorder is turned off e You can directly select iSCENE mode by pressing the EASY Q button for 3 seconds page 74 English _43 disc mode recording olayoack ZOOMING Use the
109. n the selected storage media You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder Use suitable memory cards page 61 iY Make sure to format all memory cards on this camcorder before using English _09 Quick start QuICe STEP2 Recording videos on a memory card BEFORE RECORDING Insert a memory card Turn on the camcorder Set the Storage mode page 60 page 26 to CARD page 26 TO RECORD VIDEOS 1 Press the MODE button to select the Video Record 3 Mode 2 Aim the camcorder at the subject Make sure the Lens open close switch is open Q 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button to record While recording the elapsed recording time and are displayed on the LCD screen 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording 0 00 00 30 Min WE a ms a Vie ait Neate mA AS es 10_ English TO TAKE PHOTOS 1 Press the MODE button to select the Photo Record Mode 2 Aim the camcorder at the subject e Make sure the Lens open close switch is open Q 3 Press the PHOTO button to capture photos iY You can take photos on a memory card only DVD discs do not support photo taking STEP3 Playing back videos or photos on a memory card 1 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode Video 2 Set the desired play mode See a e Press the MENU button Move the Joystick to select Play Mod
110. nds that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100 second for indoor sports such as basketball 1 100 The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Moving cars trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis English _81 Using the menu items We recommend using a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed The image may not seem smooth when a high speed is set This function cannot be use with the following functions EASY Q C Nite When recording with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens Fast shutter speed allows a fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly The shutter speed also can be set using the Shortcut menu page 35 16 9 Wide This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can record videos in 16 9 or 4 3 according to the desired aspect ratio Set the proper aspect ratio as your TV Settings On screen display Off Records images to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen None On Records images to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen None Z e In 16 9 Wide On mode you cannot use the following functions Digital Effect Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting 4 e The 16 9 wide
111. not subject the DVD camcorder to severe vibrations or impact The data recovery completes within a few minutes but sometimes it may take more time The data recovery may not be successful depending on when there is a power interruption or recordings from other DVD camcorders or recorders are present on the storage media Message Icon Informs that Action nee Gard Z There is no memory card inserted in the Insert a memory card card slot Use another storage media page 38 Card Full T gt There is not enough space to record in the Delete unnecessary files on the memory card memory card Use another storage media page 38 The memory card is not supported in this Change the memory card that we recommended Not Supported Card LA camcorder pages 61 62 The memory card or the controller are The memory card could be damaged Card Error CA corrupted Try with another memory card Low speed card WH AN APN an OAST CANMOL TERO Wia Use the recommended memory card pages 61 62 low speed card Not formatted File system does not match the memory card The memory card is formatted in the computer The memory card needs to be formatted Format the memory card page 62 Card Locked Write Error Sel 6 The memory card is record protected Some problems occurred while writing data to storage media Release the write protect tab on the memory card Format storage media using menus after b
112. nough power in the batteries If the AC power adaptor is to be used make sure that the jack is properly connected A power cut during finalizing may disrupt the disc from replaying FINALIZE Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power page 26 Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Settings Biseikinalize Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Finalize and then press the Joystick e You can simply finalize the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder The message DVD needs to be finalized for use in other DVD players or recorders No additional recording is possible after finalizing will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Next then press the Joystick other DVD players O7 record e Disc information will appear Sean ee 6 Move the Joystick right or left to select Execute and then press the Joystick e The message Finalize the disc appears Back 7 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The message showing that the disc is being finalized will appear During finalizing do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder This could cause a malfunction OND Disc Info Ol WARNING K The finalize function is not available if th
113. o not place the DVD camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the light since it remains extremely hot for some time K Fader Do not use near flammable or explosive materials The light enables you to record a subject in dark places The light will not turn on or off while you are recording The range of the light is limited up to 6 6ft 2m This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence Settings Contents On screen display Fade in approx 3 seconds Off In Disables the function Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in None aai Out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to Out Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade out approx 3 seconds mg YA This function will be set to Off amp in the EASY Q mode In Out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out English _85 Using the
114. on mode and initial setup REMOTE CONTROL SC DX205 only START STOP Recording start stop button D Sal DISPLAY 9 button Skip button Stop button Play Pause button MENU button f DISPLAY i 9 Control O O O O buttons e a amp PHOTO button Zoom W T button Search button SSO TS CCST Se Slow playback button 4 The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the DVD camcorder AS po 18_ English INSTALLING THE BUTTON TYPE BATTERY SC DX205 only Installing the button type battery in the remote control 1 Turn the battery holder counter clockwise as indicated with mark using your fingernail or a coin to open it The battery holder opens 2 Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive terminal facing down and press it firmly until you hear a locking sound 3 Place the battery holder back in the remote control matching its O mark with the mark on the remote control and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it Precautions regarding the button type battery e There is a danger of explosion if the button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit e Do not recharge disassemble he
115. ons and menu items page 130 e The CARD Video Record mode and the CARD Photo Record mode are available on SC DX205 only 72_ English Playback menu items Operating mode DISC Play CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play Page Play Mode 90 Slide Show X X 67 Delete 48 69 Edit X X 48 50 Protect X 68 Settings 90 99 i possible X not possible Settings menu items Operating mode Record Play Default value Page CARD CARD CCE DISC Video Photo P SC Video Photo Disc Finalize X X X X 55 Disc Unfinalize X X X X 57 Disc Info X X X X 58 Disc Format X X X X 58 Card Info SC DX205 only X 6 X 90 Card Format SC DX205 only X O X 91 File No GC DX205 only X X Series 91 Time Zone Home 92 93 Date Time Set JAN 01 2009 12 00 93 Date Type amp JAN 01 2009 93 Time Type 12Hr 94 Date Time Display Off 94 LCD Brightness X X X O 95 LCD Color X X X O 95 Menu Color 8 Midnight Blue 98 Transparency X X X 20 98 Beep Sound On 95 Shutter Sound SC DX205 only X X On 96 Auto Power Off 6 Min 96 Remote SC DX205 only O On 97 USB Connect SC DX205 only X X Mass Storage 97 TV D
116. ontents for creating a video When you install the CyberLink MediaShow4 software on your Windows computer you can enjoy the following ee by connecting your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable Viewing video and photo files on a computer page 112 Easy import from the connected camcorder Fun file management with MediaShow s 3D fluid interface e Direct upload to YouTube page 115 e Refer to the user s guide of the software PDF file for details on how to use it After the installation is complete you will be able to access the software s user guide Select Start gt All Programs Programs gt CyberLink MediaShow gt MediaShow User s Guide Before you begin InstallShield Wizard Quit any other software YOU are using p MedaShon Setup is epi the thie wizard hich wil Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar aor 1 Load the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 CD ROM into the computer e he setup screen appears several seconds If the setup screen does not appear double click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window e Click Install Now 2 Select the desired language and click OK 3 Installing CyberLink MediaShow 4 0 screen appears e Click Next 4 License Agreement screen appears e Click Yes English _109 using win a Windows computer SC Dx205 only 5 Customer Information screen appears
117. or personal use only Data recorded on the card in this DVD camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting page 122 This user manual covers models SC DX200 DX205 SC DX205 has two storage media Disc and Card Although the external appearances of SC DX200 DX205 are different they operate in the same way x_ English Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice The following terms are used in this manual Scene refers to one video unit from the point you press Record Start Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning G amp MARKS NEXT TO HEADINGS
118. ore in a place with high temperature humidity or dust Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not put any additional labels on the memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it Note on use Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity After a period of use the memory card may become warm This is normal not a malfunction Photo image files recorded on a memory card by your DVD camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association DCF is an integrated image file format for digital cameras image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF The DVD camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards for data storage The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production system SLC single level cell system faster write speed is enabled MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording a video may cause difficulties with storing the video on the memory card You may even lose your
119. orrupted The file format is not supported by your DVD camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Press the MODE button to set the STBY mode 9 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock SC DX205 only page 61 Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool dry place page 117 126_ English Symptom The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time Explanation Solution The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used When you record an object that moves fast the actual recording time may be shortened The recording stops automatically The internal temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Keep it turned on and wait until it warms up If you frequently record or delete files the performance of the storage media will deteriorate In this case format the storage media again If you use the memory card with low writing speed the DVD camcorder automatically stops recording the video images and then the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light
120. osed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to English 17 18 19 POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION
121. otection page 61 68_ English DELETING IMAGES This function is available in CARD Video Photo Play mode page 26 You can delete undesired videos or photos recorded on the memory card If you want to delete the protected images you must first release the image protection An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power m e e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 38 ed A A Press the MODE button to set the Play mode GF Videc Choose the desired play mode I ce e Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video or La Photo and then press the Joystick Setting the Play Mode menu is available in a thumbnail view only e The selected thumbnail index view appears MENU Use the Joystick to select the image to delete then press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Delete Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select Files or All Files then press the Joystick e Select Files Deletes an individual image To deletes an individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The W indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the i indicator appears on image or not the 1 indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 7 e
122. r The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate To clean the LCD screen Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the screen To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your finger If necessary wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Mold may form if the lens is left dirty lf the lens looks dimmer turn off the DVD camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour English _117 maintenance amp additional information Cleaning and handling the Disc Take care not to touch the recording side the rainbow colored side of the disc with your fingers Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly Use a soft cloth to clean the disc Clean lightly from the center of a disc to the outside edge Circling or cleaning too hard may create scratches on the disc and further cause the disc to play abnormally Do not use benzene thinner detergent alcohol or anti static soray when cleaning the disc It may cause a malfunction Press the supporting holder in the center of the disc case for easy removal of the disc Handle discs by the edges and the center hole to avoid fingerprints 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 AD
123. rangement within the the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image e A bar will also appear next to the selected video Move the Joystick to select the desired position then press the Joystick e The selected file is arranged in the desired position To execute press the MENU button e The message Arrange the selected file in this order appears Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected file is arranged to the selected position e Selecting No will return the display to the thumbnail view MENU gt is D m 0X013 6 12 STR bd TY e aa wii a 3 nala EN Move Play MENU BYLE Playlist T s b Edit Add NEEG BII G MENU Ss Arrange RWA 001 1 12 TALIT ee AN mS x Move Cancel Arrange the selected file in this order Yes _ No English _53 qisc mode editing video Deleting video clips from a playlist e This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC GC DX205 only page 38 e You can delete undesired video clips within a playlist 1 Set the current play mode to Playlist e Press the MENU button Move the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Playlist and then press the Joystick e Thumbnail index view of the playlist appears 2 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or lef
124. re turning the power off The LCD screen is black with indicators appeared only e Check the lens cover Open the lens cover if closed English _125 troubleshooting Discs Symptom Explanation solution The disc cannot be removed Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Or the internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool and dry place page 117 Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc only when the finalization is completed page 55 Disc is not recognized Memory cards SC DX205 only The disc is damaged Replace with a new disc Symptom Explanation Solution CARD mode is not operable Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 60 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 91 Image cannot be deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SD card if any page 61 You cannot delete images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SD card if any page 61 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be c
125. ress the MODE button to set the Play mode e When using a DVD RW disc you can change the current play mode by pressing the MENU button Move the Joystick up or down to select Video or Playlist and then press the Joystick e The thumbnail index view appears Press the MENU button Move the Joystick right or left to select Delete Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select Files or All Files then press the Joystick e Select Files Deletes the individual image To delete the individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The W indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the W indicator appears on image or not the 1 indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 6 e All Files Deletes all images 6 The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes the press the Joystick e After completion the selected images will be deleted Accordingly the deleted files also disappear in the playlist page 54 OAO 48_ English GI m D m 07016 6 12 x at bd YT T V y A i MENU EWI am CohiZ Video T s amp Delete Select Files All Files MENU 15 Delete 002 wT an aw s MENU DY y 3 lt Move Cancel Delete sel
126. rning indicators and messages 4 Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level 6 LCD enhancer Back Light Zoom position 9 Date Time Time Zone M Manual Exposure Manual Focus White Balance Z e Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 e The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media Little change to the remaining memory space may not change the photo counter after recording 30_ English 0 00 0170 00 03 Dl P D ai Ta A Activate Remote Control ea TP w B 3 4 5 6 fi Activate Remote Control C Fe JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM 100 0009 CARD Video Play Mode Playing videos on a memory card 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status Play Pause 3 Warning indicators and messages 4 Time code elapsed time recorded time 5 Storage media memory card 6 Battery info remaining battery level 7 LCD enhancer 8 Resolution 9 Erase Protection 10 File Name folder file name 11 Volume control 2 Date Time CARD Photo Play Mode Playing photos on a memory card Photo play mode Slide Show Photo counter current photo total number of recorded photos Warning indicators and messages Storage media memory card Battery info remaining level LCD enhancer Erase Protection File Name fo
127. s each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer English _91 Using the menu items Time Zone e This function is available in all operating modes e You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling Settings Contents On screen display The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Home Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date time setting When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without Visit changing your hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance PO with the time difference between the two locations Setting the clock to the local time Visit ay Sn You can easily set the clock to the local time zone when traveling roe me 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select the Time Zone in the Settings mode and Disc Info then press the Joystick Disc Format Time Zone 2 Select Visit by moving the Joystick up or down then press the Joystick e The time zone map appears 3 Select your visiting area by moving the Joystick left or right then press the Joystick Rome Paris Berlin Stockholm e The clock is set to the time zone of the area you are
128. s DVD players recorders or computers For compatibility information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to play back on 120_ English Discs must be finalized before it can be played on standard DVD players recorders Refer to page 8 for finalized disc compatibility 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 USING YOUR DVD CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and color systems Before using your DVD camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC power adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your Camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV color systems Your camcorder is a NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be a NTSC system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America
129. s affected by storage operating and environmental conditions English _21 oreoaration Charging the battery pack e Use the supplied IA BP80WA battery pack only e The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power 2 Open the LCD screen and attach the battery pack to the DVD camcorder page 20 3 Open the jack cover 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your DVD camcorder 5 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket e The ACCESS CHG charging indicator lights up in orange and charging starts The ACCESS CHG charging indicator lights up in green when the battery is fully charged 6 Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your DVD camcorder e Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the DVD camcorder It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the DVD camcorder POWER switch Charging indicator The color of the ACCESS CHG charging indicator indicates charging state and disc accessing state Charge Access Charging state Charging Fully Charged Error Disc accessing ee oh Orange Green Red Blink Green Blink 22 _ English Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack
130. s ean mode page 26 on e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions Bs e Moving the Joystick right will brighten the screen whereas moving it left will darken the ee screen Z e A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power e You can adjust the LCD brightness from 15 to 15 when the ambient lighting is too bright and the monitor is hard to see e LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored e After adjusting the LCD brightness you must press the Joystick to apply the setting gt y EA LCD Color e This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record 3 stev ooo dtso min Gam mode page 26 ee a e You can change the color impression of the screen with a variety of color options by adjusting the color rate of red and blue Z e When you set red and blue color range the higher the figures the brighter the LCD monitor will be e You can adjust the LCD color red blue from 15 to 15 using the Joystick A V lt 4 gt e Setting the LCD color does not affect recordings e After adjusting the LCD color you must press the Joystick to apply the setting Beep Sound e This function is available in all operating modes e You can turn the beep sound on or off Settings Contents On screen display Off Cancels the beep sound None On When on a beep will sound every time a b
131. s function page 80 During recording some button operations are unavailable MODE button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked e Before recording an important video clip make sure to test on the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording e While recording don t insert or eject the memory card as it may record noise 64_ English Z e Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage A the storage media or data on the storage e You can not use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock e Note that power failure during a recording such as disconnected DC power jack or drained battery may damage the file e Pressing the Recording start stop button in the video or photo thumbnail view or during photo playback switches the operation mode to STBY mode TAKING PHOTOS ON A MEMORY CARD 0 This function is available in CARD Photo Record mode page 26 You should set the Storage mode switch to CARD before recording on a memory card 1 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on e Set the Storage mode switch to CARD page 38 e Press the MODE button to set the CARD Photo Record mode e In the following case yo
132. s is often referred to as line Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the DVD camcorder on Slide the POWER switch downwards then open the LCD screen Set the appropriate storage media SC DX205 only page 38 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode page 26 Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to set the desired Play Mode on the menu page 45 The image from the camcorder will appear on the TV screen 3 Perform playback You can perform playback recording or make settings in the menu while viewing on your TV screen 102_ English Z e Adjust the sound volume on TV e The remote control is useful when operating the DVD camcorder while viewing an image on TV screen SC DX205 only e f only a mono audio input is available on the connected device TV etc use the audio cable with the white jack Audio L e When acopy protected video is played back no image will appear on the TV screen e When TV Display is set to Off OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 97 e Information that the DVD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen Press the C Ga Display LCD enhancer button to switch the display status page 32 e Feedback may occur when the DVD camcorder is too close to the other devices or the volume is high Keep the DVD camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected dev
133. s location or when using it in a hot area suddenly it will cause condensation When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the AC was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Depending on the problem the internal memory may need to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on your computer before sending your camcorder to repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data 124 English If you encounter any problem using your camcorder check the following before requesting service If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The power turns off automatically Explanation Solution e ls Auto Power Off set to 6 Min If no button is pressed for about 6 minutes in STBY mode or thumbnail view the DVD camcorder is automatically turned off To disable this option Set Auto Power Off to Off page 96 e The battery pack is almost exhausted Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Use the AC power adaptor Power cannot be turned off e Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect t
134. s marked with will not be retained when the DVD camcorder is powered on after turning it off For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice DISC Record Mode Recording videos on a disc 1 Video Record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages 4 Time counter movie recording time Remaining time 6 Storage media disc type Battery info remaining battery level LCD enhancer 9 Disc format type Video Quality 11 Anti Shake HDIS Wind Cut _ Back Light Fader Light SC DX205 only jeje uj gt 6 Optical Zoom or Intelli Zoom indicator Digital Zoom indicator Date Time Time Zone O Digital Effect Manual Shutter C Nite Manual Exposure Focus Manual Face Detection White Balance A ISCENE EASY Q English _27 oreparation 0 00 59 0 06 12 CRW EI Fr be WR A Activate Remote Control uP bd 2 JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM 28_ English DISC Play Mode Playing videos on a disc 1 Video play mode Operating status Play Pause Warning indicators and messages 4 Time code elapsed time total recorded time Storage media disc type 6 Battery info remaining battery level LCD enhancer Disc Format 9 Video Quality Voice p
135. sc in a camcorder manufactured by another company Use a new disc File system does not match to the disc Disc Error The disc is used on the computer Use a new disc The disc is damaged Your disc has some problems in writing To recover previous data in your disc turn the power Wite Error data off and on After recovering data the system will be Disc is shocked while videos are being recorded onto the disc switched to STBY mode If it fails to recover data Disc Error appears Chapter number is full Cannot record video 122 English If you set the storage media to DVD up to 250 videos chapters can be created on DVD R R DL RW Change to a new disc Erase the recorded videos DVD RW disc VR mode only Message Recovering Data Don t power off Icon Informs that While recording if the power is suddenly turned off file writing is not properly done When you turn on the power you will see the message Recovering Data Don t power off Memory cards SC DX205 only Action If the camcorder is turned off while recording turn it on again with the disc inserted in it Repair of the disc will be executed automatically Do not turn the camcorder off when data recovery is in progress Do the followings so as not to damage the data or the storage media itself Connect the AC power adaptor Do not remove the disc Do not remove the battery pack Do
136. se QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied In order to playback videos on the finalized disc on a computer you need to have supportive video codec for MPEG2 and AC3 installed The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected lf your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support hi speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound may not be played correctly The image and sound copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a video page 108 Exit other all applications running on the current computer If a recorded video is played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your computer then play it back English _129 troublesnooting Overall operations Symptom The date and time are incorrect Menu Symptom Menu items are greyed out 130_ English Explanation Solution The built in battery is fully discharged if you do not use the camcorder at all for an extended time without turning on the power In this case you will lose previous date time settings so you need to set the date time again The longer the built in battery is used the
137. se REC function Continuous recording time without zoom The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the DVD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 8 of the time in the table so prepare enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment 24_ English Using the DVD camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it finalize a disc play back or edit images or use it indoors page 22 K 8 CAUTION Be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor to power the DVD camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire The AC power adaptor can be used around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it at your local Samsung dealer Before detaching the power source make sure that the DVD camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in DVD camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when usin
138. sed e The compression rate increases while lowering the resolution in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time however the picture quality resolution is lower e The compression rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly e You can use a SDHC or SD memory card on your camcorder Some cards may not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type e Proper operation is not guaranteed for those memory cards that are not formatted on this camcorder e To facilitate the video recording we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Write speed 2MB sec or higher If you use a low write speed memory card recording may stop with a message of Low speed card Please record a lower Resolution e Upto 16GB memory cards can be used for recording playback e Memory cards bigger than 16GB may not work properly e Using a memory card to store video can cause unwritable area which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space e The maximum size of a video clip H 264 AVC that can be recorded at one time is 1 8GB e You can store up to 9999 videos or photos on one memory card using this camcorder e Videos or photos recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder English _63 card mode recording pl
139. ss distortion than previous types of digital ZOOMS Advanced Noise Reduction amp Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer Featuring Samsung s 3D noise reduction technology this camcorder can remove video noise while preserving the edge and pattern of the original image Also its powerful anti shake image stabilization technology works to nullify even small hand movements to realize a clear recording li_ English One Touch Finalize With this camcorder finalizing a disc is at your fingertips Simply press the FINALIZE button on the camcorder This will simplify the procedure to allow your disc to be playable on other digital devices Face Detection AF Your camcorder detects a subject s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality Faces are recorded more vividly Flexible Recording to DVD Disc or Memory Card SC DX205 only Record to a DVD disc or instead choose a memory card The DVD video in MPEG 2 recording mode is suitable for playback in most DVD players and computers The video on a memory card is fast and easy to share thanks to the H 264 recording format that achieves efficient coding of high quality video with less capacity Thanks to the high performance H 264 codec sharing your footage is faster and easier Time Lapse Recording SC DX205 only The Time Lapse Recording features selective frame capture at a fixed interval Record the passage of clouds or the sunset over the water Use this function for
140. t Website http www freetype org All rights reserved English _xi precautions wnen using The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage 8 Prohibited action a Do not disassemble the product D Do not touch the product Q This precaution must be kept Unplug from the power supply A WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No oil Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects xii_ English Using the camcorder at temperatures over 140 F 60 C may result in fire Keeping the battery at high temperature may cause an explosion Do not aim the LCD screen directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor Doing so may pose fire hazard Do not force or bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by placing a heavy object on it There may be a risk of fire or electric shock No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could ca
141. t in use or during lightning storms to prevent fire hazard If the camcorder malfunctions detach the AC adaptor or battery immediately from the camcorder to avoid fire or injury English _xiii orecautions wnen_ using A CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force hit it or prick it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This will shorten the operation range of the remote control Jos eS Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction xiv_ English Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery pack AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not expose the camcorder to sand or water when recording on the beach or pool or recording on a rainy day Doing so may cause a malfunction or electric shock Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time
142. t to select Delete 3 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select Files or All Files then press the Joystick Playlist e Select Files Deletes an individual image To delete an individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete Delete The W indicator is displayed on the selected video clip image BEECHES Pressing the Joystick toggles between the video clip thumbnail image being ae selected for deleting from the playlist the W indicator appears on image or not the 1 indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 4 e All Files Deletes all images 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick e The selected files are deleted e Selecting No will return the display to the thumbnail view menu OPS CM MSC Mere 4 To return to the thumbnail index view of videos press the MENU button and then b use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video Delete Delete files from Playlist Original files not deleted Yes No Ext 54_ English disc mode disc management DISC FINALIZE G e This function is available in DISC Record DISC Play mode e To play the contents of a DVD RW R R DL on other DVD players recorders drives you must finalize the disc When finalizing there should be e
143. tem and physical specifications SDHC memory cards can not be used with current SD enabled host devices SDHC memory cards can be used with only SDHC enabled host devices which carry the SDHC logo lt Usable memory cards gt Common cautions for MEMON Ares Damaged data may not be recovere disk Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your computer your camcorder may not recognize the modified file t is recommended you back up important recordings separately on your computer s hard English _61 card mode recording playnack SC Dx205 only peng a memory card It is recommended that you switch off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder Memory cards need to be formatted on this camcorder before use If you cannot use a memory card that has been previously used with another device format it on your DVD camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or cause a strong impact to your memory card Do not use or st
144. that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference iv_ English Important safety instructions CAUTION A Aj A DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warnin To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 Clean only with dry cloth an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 1 Read these instructions 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 2 Keep these instru
145. the DVD camcorder Card Info SC DX205 only 2 e This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e Shows the card information including used space free space Z e Card information may appear depending on the card type 90_ English Card Format SC DX205 only amp e This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e Delete all files and options on the memory card including protected files Z e lf you execute the format function all files on the card will be deleted completely and the erased files cannot be recovered e Do not turn the power off in the middle of formatting e Amemory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 61 ae No SC DX205 only This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded Settings Contents On screen display Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with Series another one or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset None when a new folder is created Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a Reset new memory card None Z When you set File No to Serie
146. the next page SIMPLE AND FUN ENJOY THE VARIOUS FEATURES OF CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4 ON WINDOWS Gm 1 Install the provided software CD CyberLink MediaShow4 on a Windows computer e Load the software CD into a computer the set up screen appears e Continue to follow on screen messages until Setup Complete appears Connect the camcorder to your computer with a USB cable e Transfer videos or photos to a computer Select a folder file to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder on your computer Run CyberLink MediaShow4 by double clicking the icon on the desktop e Enter the video or photo mode e Videos or photos on your computer s hard disk drives are displayed on the screen Select a desired folder or file in the Library menu e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the right screen Double click the recording you want to play e Playback starts and playback controls appear To upload your recordings to YouTube click the YouTube shortcut icon in the Share tab e The log in or subscription dialog box appears Log into the YouTube site and upload your recordings LEE ESE LE SEIT eee para See ee K e The CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh compliant On a a Macintosh computer you can transfer data by connecting the USB cable To play back or edit videos on Macintosh you may install and use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied Accessin
147. tick W T is useful when zooming the subject precisely 44 English PLAYING VIDEOS ON A DISC 3 Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and open the LCD screen Press the MODE button to set the Play J mode This function is available in DISC Play mode page 26 You can switch to the Play J mode by using the MODE button You can find a desired video clip quickly using thumbnail index views Use the playback related buttons on the remote control GC DX205 only page 18 e Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 e Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen page 95 e OnaDVD RW disc VR mode you can set the current play mode to Video Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video page 52 e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file Move the Joystick to select the desired video clip and then press the Joystick e The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically e To stop playback move the Joystick down Z e Press OI Display LCD enhancer button to toggle the OSD On Screen i i MENU JEN I ge ONG Display function on and off e Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for GF 0 00 50 00230 E the playback images to appear e Videos edited on a computer may not be displayed on this DVD
148. tion will be set to Off while EASY Q is in use e Zoom Type is not available in the Mosaic Mirror or Stepprinting mode 78_ English Focus This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 The DVD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When the DVD camcorder is turned on auto focus will always be set You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables None you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Face A Ba Detection Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically B Manual Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make YF automatic focusing difficult or unreliable ce Face detection It detects and recognizes face like shapes and adjusts focus color and exposure automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions optimized for the face detected 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Face Detection then press the Joystick e Detects a face and shows a frame on it The detected face image is optimized automatically 4 e The Face Detection Indicator Q and Face Detection Frame 0 are not recorded STBY O00000 Min e Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust foc
149. u can simply use the PHOTO button to switch modes 5 gt or BA gt 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD e Set the Lens open close switch to open Q page 15 e You can close up the subject by using the zoom function page 44 3 Press the PHOTO button to take a picture e The photo is captured with a shutter sound gt The screen reviews the recorded image briefly 1 second gt Returns to the STBY mode e While saving the photo image on the memory card you cannot proceed with the next recording Z e The number of photos that can be stored depends on the quality and size of the image page 63 e The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio on the memory card e Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the memory card e Please check the protection tab setting on your memory card before recording You may not be able to record when it is locked e If focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 80 e Do not operate the POWER switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media It may damage the storage media or data e Photos are actually wider than what appears on the LCD screen e The recorded photo size is 800X600 SC DX205 only i i e Pressing the PHOTO button during video or photo playback or in the video or photo thumbnail Photo Review view switches the operation mode to STBY mode English _65 card mode _recording olayoack SC
150. us and exposure Z IDA m f ocus to optimal values automatically A e Face Detection may not operate depending on recording conditions ES DRA For example the Face Detection Frame may appear when framing a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection feature e Faces may not be detected in the following cases Faces are not full faces not head on or not completely exposed for example the side of a face a face wearing sunglasses Faces are extremely bright or dark The size of a face is small on the screen The subject moves quickly e While using the following functions you cannot use the Face Detection function EASY Q iSCENE Shutter Manual Exposure Manual Digital Effect C Nite Resolution Web amp Mobile SC DX205 only English _79 Using the menu items Focusing manually during recording This DVD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity 0 00 00 30 Min gt ail However depending on the recording condition the correct focus may not be obtained oe In this case use the manual focus mode gt in 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select Manual then press the Joystick Manual Focus a e The manual focus adjustment indicators appear lt a a 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired
151. use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot Battery packs When not using the DVD camcorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once a year attach it to the DVD camcorder and use it up then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool and dry place again The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions To avoid hazards Donot burn Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Donot modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 140 F 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire To prevent damage and prolong service life Donot subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown as below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use electric current even when switche
152. use malfunctions or defects Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could cause damage Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble repair or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord to avoid a risk of a malfunction or electric shock VA Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed WUDA wW Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or if it emits an odor or smoke unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do not dispose of the battery pack ina fire as it may explode Q x D O ETR Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult a physician immediately Keep the power cord unplugged when no
153. utton is pressed None Z e The beep sound is off while recording videos e When beep sound is set to off the power on off sound is off e f you insert an AV jack into the camcorder the beep sound will be automatically off English _95 Using the menu items Shutter Sound SC DX205 only e This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 e You can turn the shutter sound on or off Settings Contents On screen display Off Cancels the shutter sound None On When on the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button None Auto Power Off e This function is available in all operating modes only when the power is supplied from the battery pack e You can set the DVD camcorder to turn off automatically when there is no operation for 6 minutes in the STBY mode and thumbnail index view Settings Contents On screen display The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically Off The camcorder does not turn off the LCD screen even if 3 minutes go on None without any button pressed lf there is no operation for 3 minutes in STBY mode or thumbnail view the LCD screen will turn off automatically sleep mode for power saving purpose If no operation continues for another 3 minutes the camcorder will power off completely 6 Min None 96_ English Z The Auto Power Off menu will be grayed out on the menu and
154. various recording purposes such as educational artistic or documentary video making 0 00 09 0 16 00 iy m CF 0 02 00 0 16 00 lt CF 0 05 00 0 16 00 lt D 0 09 00 0 16 00 lt D Wi seme CC 1000 10100 0 8 Photo Recording to a Memory Card SC DX205 only Capture still images directly onto a memory card This allows easy transfer to a computer for emailing printing or sharing with other compatible devices English _iii Key features of your DVD camcorder Viewing Images Recorded to a Memory Card on a Computer SC DX205 only You can view your recordings on a computer by connecting the camcorder and computer with the USB cable On a Windows computer you can apply simple and exciting features of a the playback application CyberLink MediaShow4 to your LA JA recordings A DA LE a CPE IIIA SEE ES a5 Se ZR Voice Plus You can narrate over a pre recorded video by connecting the camcorder to a TV safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your CAUTION camcorder follow these basic safety precautions 4 Means hints or referential pages
155. video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded video the DVD camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record a lower Resolution 62_ English RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for videos Storage Memory card SD SDHC Capacity Video Quality 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB TV Super Fine Approx 23 min Approx 47 min Approx 95 min Approx 190 min Approx 380 min TV Fine Approx 30 min Approx 60 min Approx 120 min Approx 240 min Approx 480 min TV Normal Approx 38 min Approx 77 min Approx 155 min Approx 310 min Approx 620 min Web amp Mobile Approx 57 min Approx 115 min Approx 230 min Approx 460 min Approx 920 min Recordable number of photos Storage Memory card SD SDHC CEES 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Photo Quality TV Super Fine Approx 1760 Approx 3570 Approx 7140 Approx 14290 Approx 28570 Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory Z e The times shown above are measured using Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on p how you use this camcorder e Your camcorder provides four resolution options for video recordings From high to low TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile The higher the resolution setting the more memory is u
156. visiting Madrid Frankfurt e The 36 indicator is displayed on the screen Z You can set the date and time in Date Time Set from the Settings menu Heme 20700 JAN701 200901E00AM page 93 CEW Back OK 0 00 00 30 min D m AN W 92_ English Cities used to set the time zone Cities Cities London Lisbon Adelaide Rome Paris Berlin Stockholm Madrid Frankfurt Guam Sydney Brisbane Athens Helsinki Cairo Ankara Solomon Islands Moskva Riyadh Wellington Fiji Teheran Samoa Midway Abu Dhabi Muscat Honolulu Hawaii Tahiti Kabul Alaska Tashkent Karachi LA San Francisco Vancouver Seattle Calcutta New Delhi Denver Phoenix Salt Lake City Almaty Kathmandu Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City Dacca New York Miami Washington D C Montreal Atlanta Yangon Caracas Santiago Bangkok Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo Hong Kong Beijing Taipei Singapore Manila Fernando de Noronha Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang Date Time Set e This function is available in all operating modes Azores Cape Verde e Set the current date and time so that they can be recorded correctly pages 36 37 Date Type e This function is available in all operating modes e You can select the date type to display Settings Contents On screen display 2009 01 01 The date is displayed in the year month two digit date 2009 01
157. witch between video and photo thumbnails in the CARD Video Photo Play mode press the MENU button and use the Joystick to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo Setting the Play Mode menu is available in lt CARD Photo Record Mode gt O MODE Ok Ou I v 100 0006 MENU oo Move Full View lt CARD Photo Play Mode gt English _59 card mode recording playoack SC Dx205 only INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD 0 e This DVD camcorder has multi card slot for access to SD Secure Digital and SDHC SD High Capacity cards Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Inserting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the label pasting portion is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the memory card cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot and close the memory card cover 60_ English SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media You can use SDHC and SD cards If needed buy a memory card separately You can also use a SD memory card but we recommend th

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