Samsung SC-D455, Owner'S Instruction Book

Page 1: ...5 D457 ENGLISH AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display Owner s Instruction Book Before operating the unit please readthis Instruction Book thoroughly and retain it for future reference ii I US PATENT 4415844 I ...

Page 2: ... instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 5 CLEANING Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning De net use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets Do not use this CAMCORDER near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimmin...

Page 3: ...nding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unableto insert the plugfully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do net defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system i...

Page 4: ...r removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 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 CAMCORD...

Page 5: ...quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will net occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try ...

Page 6: ...e 20 To select the Camcorder Mode 20 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 21 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 21 Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type 22 Battery Level Display 23 OSD On Screen Display in Camera Player Modes 24 OSD On Screen Display in M Cam M Player Modes 25 Turning the OSD On Screen Display On Oft 25 Selecting the OSD Language 26 Setting the Clock ...

Page 7: ...t Recording 47 To Stop Recording use Fade In Fade Out 47 Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC 48 Using the Color Nite LED Light SC D455 D457 only 49 Use of various Functions 50 Setting Menu Items 50 Function availability in each Mode 52 Selecting the Record Mode 53 Selecting Audio Mode 54 Cutting Off Wind Noise Wind Cut 55 Setting the Shutter Speed Exposure 56 Recommended Shutter Speeds when Rec...

Page 8: ...nd Video Input Jacks 71 Playback 71 Various Functions while in Player mode 72 Playback Pause 72 Picture Search Forward Reverse 72 Slow Playback Forward Reverse SC D457 only 72 Frame Advance To play back frame by frame SC D457 only 73 X2 Playback Forward Reverse SC D457 only 73 Reverse Playback SC D457 only 73 Zooming during Playback PB ZOOM 74 AV In Out SC D457 only 75 Audio Dubbing SC D457 only 7...

Page 9: ...ages and Moving images 98 Using Quick Menu Delete 99 Formatting the Memory Card 100 MPEG Recording 101 Saving Moving Picture File onto a Memory Card 101 MPEG Playback 102 Using Quick Menu M Play Select 103 Recording an image from a Cassette as a Still image 104 Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card 105 Copy to Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built in Memory SC D455 D457 only...

Page 10: ...t connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder 1 LCD screen closed 2 Standard recording usingthe LCD screen Open the LCD screen with your finger 3 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top 4 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the left A 6 Recording with the LCD screen closed oo ...

Page 11: ...a cold location to a warm location e g from outside to inside during the winter When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location e g from inside to outside during the summer 2 If the r_I DEW protection feature is activated leavethe Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed 1 Do not leave the Camcorder exp...

Page 12: ...d firmly intoplace Do not drop the Battery pack Dropping the Battery pack may damage it A brand new Battery pack is not charged Before using the Battery pack you need to charge it completely Fullydischarging a Lithium Ion battery damages the internalcells The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged When ihe battery reaches the end of its life please contact your loca dealer The ...

Page 13: ...3 Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it 1 The LCD screen has been manufacturedusing high precision technology However there may be tiny dots red blue or green in color that appear on the LCD screen These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way 2 When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or outdoors it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly I...

Page 14: ...lly recharged battery contact a Samsung authorized Service Center to replace the battery Warning_ Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY Remote Control out of reach of children Shoulda battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself Opening or removing covers m...

Page 15: ...o review your recordings immediately Digital Image Stabilizer DIS The DIS compensates for any handshake reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification Various Digital Effects The digital effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects Back Light Compensation BLC The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you re record...

Page 16: ...ble 7 Software CD 8 Lens Cover 9 Lens Cover Strap Optional Accessories 10 LithiumBattery for Remote Control TYPE CR2025 SC D457 only 11 Remote Control SC D457 only 12 Memory Stick 8MB 1 Lith_ry Pack 2 AC AA_E8PowerTYPE Adapter AD43 00136A J AD44 00090A MultI AVCable Instruction Book AudioNidedS Video Cable AD39 00119A 3 AC Cor_ AD39 00076A 1 6 USB Cable 2 J AD39 00073A AD97 09716B 10 Lithium Batte...

Page 17: ... Sensor SC D457 only 8 IEEE1394 Jack 4 Hand Strap 9 USB Jack 5 Internal MIC 10 AV S Video Jack 11 Jack Cover 1 Lens 5 Internal MIC 9 USBJack 2 LED Light see page 49 6 EASY Q button 10 AV S VideoJack SC D455 D457only see page 40 11 Jack Cover 3 Remote Sensor 7 TFT LCD Screen SC D457only 8 IEEE1394 Jack 4 Hand Strap Hook ...

Page 18: ...iewfinder 6 Function buttons o_o 7 COLOR NITE PB ZOOM 1 Speaker 2 Mode Switch MEMORY TAPE 3 DISPLAY see page 25 4 Focus Adjustment Knob 5 Viewflnder 6 Function buttons PLAYER 44 REW FF I 11 PLAY STILL STOP CAMERA EAS_Q REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FADE BLC LTi 7 COLOR NITE PB ZOOM see page 49 74 ...

Page 19: ...6 TAPE EJECT Zoom Lever PHOTO button External MIC 3 StartJStopbutton _ 4 PowerSwitch 5 DC Jack 1 Menu Selector VOL MF 2 MENU button 3 Start Stop button 4 Power Switch CAMERA or PLAYER 5 DC Jack 6 TAPE EJECT 7 Zoom Lever 8 PHOTO button see page 67 9 External MIC 10 Cassette Door ...

Page 20: ... 1 Memory Card Slot 2 Charging indicator 3 Tripod Receptacle 1 Memory Card Slot 2 Charging indicator 3 Tripod Receptacle 4 Battery Release Memory Card Slot Usable Memory Card SC D453 only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SC D455 D457 only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD MMC ...

Page 21: ...PLAY 17 Zoom 16 X2 15 DATE TIME 14 n SLOW 13 II STILL 12 STOP 11 F ADV 1 PHOTO see page 67 2 START STOP 3 SELF TIMER see page 43 4 ZERO MEMORY see page 42 5 PHOTO SEARCH see page 67 6 A DUB see page 76 7 I _ FF 8 _ REW 9 PLAY 10 ll lll_ Direction see page 72 11 F ADV see page 73 12 STOP 13 II STILL 14 I_ SLOW 15 DATE TIME 16 X2 see page 73 17 Zoom 18 DISPLAY ...

Page 22: ...amcorder and pull its end through the hook 2 Insertyour hand intothe hand strap and adjust its length for your convenience 3 Close the Hand strap When You carry Your Camcorder 1 Pull and open the Hand strap cover to release the Hand strap 2 Remove itfrom the ring and adjust its length 3 Putyour hand through the Hand Strap and close the cover of Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cover 1 Hook up the Len...

Page 23: ... terminal face up Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery Notes The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit Do not recharge disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Warning Keep the Lithiumbattery out of the reach of the children Shou...

Page 24: ...et Notes Youmust useanAA E8TYPEAC Poweradapter The plugandwall sockettype maydiffer accordingto your residentcountry 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the Camcorder 4 Setthe Camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab onthe Power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER mode To Select the Camcorder Mode Power Switch CAMERA mode If you want to use this unit as a Camcorder set ...

Page 25: ...tops and stays on 90 100 On for a second and Error Reset the Battery pack and off for a second the DC cable Power Switch 5 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the Battery packand the AC Power adapter from the Camcorder Even with the Power switched OFF the Battery pack will still discharge Charging indicator Notes The Battery may contain a slight charge at the time of purchase To prevent r...

Page 26: ...n an environment between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C The Battery pack should never be charged in a room with a temperature below 32 F 0 C The life and capacity of the Battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 F 0 C or left in temperatures above 104 F 40 C for a long period of time even when it is fully recharged Do not put the Battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a h...

Page 27: ...the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous recording time The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment I_ C d e Blinking The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged Battery pack at 77 F 25 C since the environmental temperature and conditions vary The ...

Page 28: ... Tape Counter 21 Zero Memory SC D457only see page 42 22 RecordSpeedmode 23 Operatingmode 24 Self Timer SC D457only 25 PhotoImage 26 TeleMacro see page45 27 Audio Playback 28 VolumeControl see page69 29 DV IN DV data transfermode see page 79 30 AV IN SC D457only 31 Audio Dubbing SC D457only see page 76 32 DEW see page7 33 Warningindicator see page 114 34 Messageline see page 114 115 OSD in Camera M...

Page 29: ...ing OSD on off Press the DISPLAY button on the left side controlpanel Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off When you turn the OSD off In CAMERA Mode The STBY REC modes are always displayed on the OSD even when the OSD is turned off and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off In PLAYER Mode When you press any function button the function is displayed on the O...

Page 30: ...t will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menuselector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Language then press the Menu selector The available language options are listed 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired OSD language then press the Menuselector The OSD will display the most recently selected langua...

Page 31: ...llowing the same procedurefor setting the year 8 Press the Menu selector after setting the minutes The messageComplete will bedisplayed To adjust the clock select the Year Month Day Hour or Min by pressing the Menu selector then move the Menu selector to the left or right to set respective values _ 8j_ 9 Toexit press the MENU button Language Notes Date _me is memorized and maintained by the built ...

Page 32: ...The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Remote then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off then press the Menu selector 7 To exit press the MENU button Note If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use it...

Page 33: ...APE or MEMORY 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Beep Sound then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button Note Whenyou are recor...

Page 34: ...ORY If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode set the Mode switch to TAPE Press the MENU button The menu list will appear Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menuselector _ __ Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Shutter Sound then press the _ _ SB_pteSS_ d ZoO Menuselector t usB20 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or ...

Page 35: ...enu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Demonstration then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On then press the Menu selector 7 Press the MENU button The Demonstration will begin 8 Toquit the Demonstration press the MENU button Notes The Demonstration mode is...

Page 36: ... or MEMORY 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 5 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Display then press the Menu selector _4_ F Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the item you want to adjust LCD Bright or LCD Color then press the Menu selector _o_ n Move the Menu selector to the left or right to adjust the value of the selected item LCD Bright...

Page 37: ...tor to the left or right to select Date Time then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the Date Timedisplay type then press the Menu selector Display type of the Date Time Off Date Time Date Time 7 Toexit press the MENU button Notes The Date Time will read 12 00AM JAN 1 2005 in the following conditions During playback of a blank section of a tape If the t...

Page 38: ...A or PLAYER Setthe Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Display then press the Menu selector _ _ f 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select TV Display then press the Menu selector 6 thenT activatepress theTV DisplaYMenu selector fUncti n move the Menu selector to the left or right to sel...

Page 39: ...ee clearer images 1 Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder 2 Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the picture Notes Viewing the sun or any strong light source through the Viewfinder for a prolonged period may be harmful or cause temporary impairment The Viewfinder will work either in PLAYER mode with LCD screen closed or in CAMERA mode with LCD screen closed ...

Page 40: ...USH label on the cassette holder and wait until it clicks and goes back into place Do not apply excessive force or pressure on the cassette holder Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into the Camcorder The cassette is automatically loaded 4 Close the cassette door Note Whenyouhave recordedsomethingthat youwishto keep youcanprotectit so that it will notbe accidentally f_Ja_SAVE erased a Protec...

Page 41: ...e gently 5 Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 6 Whenever possible use a tripod Recording with the Viewfinder 1 Hold the Camcorder firmly usingthe hand strap 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under the Camcorder to support it Be sure not to touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taki...

Page 42: ...g Making a recordingviewing the LCD screen from below 4 Self recording Making a recordingviewing the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the Viewfinder In circumstances where it is difficultto use the LCD screen the Viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects th...

Page 43: ...STOP and Protection will be displayed Releasethewrite protectiontab to record Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen or Viewfinder m Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time 4 Tostart recording press the Start Stop button REC is displayed on the LCD screen To stop recording press the Start Stop button agai...

Page 44: ...to start recording Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings Press the EASY Q button again in the STBY mode and then turn the EASY Q mode off The EASY Q function will not turn off while you are recording The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode Notes In EASY Q mode certain functions are not available such as Menu BLC and Manual focus If you...

Page 45: ...gned to save battery power Record Search REC SEARCH Youcan view a recording using the REC SEARCH function in STBY mode REC SEARCH enables you to play the recording backwards and REC SEARCH enables you to play itforwards for as long as you keep each button pressed down If you press the REC SEARCH button in STBY mode your Camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original positi...

Page 46: ...tton again Finding the zero position When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape in stop mode The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position When you have finished recording set the Power switch to PLAYER and press the REW button The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position 5 The tape counter with the Zero Memory indicator disappears from the d...

Page 47: ...starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last one second of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recordingstarts automatically If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER button 5 Press the Start Stop button again when you wish to stop recording Notes Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote cont...

Page 48: ...s Please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reductionof battery usage time 2 3 Move the Zoom Leverslightly for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Yourzooming is monitored on the OSD T Telephoto side Subject appears closer W Wide angle side Subject appears farther away You can record a subject that is about 10mm about 0 5 inch a...

Page 49: ...o select Macro then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button Tele Macro icon 4_ will be displayed Notes When recording in Tele Macro mode the focus speed may be slow When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele Macro mode the recording subject may be out of focus Use a tripod to prevent h...

Page 50: ...r Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without usingthe MENU button 1 Press the Menuselector 2 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Macro then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off then press the Menuselector 4 To exit press the MENU button ...

Page 51: ...d gradually disappear fade out 4 Press the Start Stop button and at the same time release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording use Fade In Fade Out 5 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 6 When the picture has disappeared press the Start Stop button to stop recor...

Page 52: ...on s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background 1 Setthe Power switch to CAMERA 2 Setthe Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY 3 Press the BLC button BLC icon _ will be displayed 4 To exit BLC mode press the BLC button again Each press of the BLC button toggles Normal _ B...

Page 53: ...ly Notes The Color Nite will not turn ON or OFF while you are recording When using Color Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect When using the Color Nite function the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen this is not a defect Color Nite is not availablewhile DIS photoimage recordingor EASY Qis in use DigitalZoom photoimage recording Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel2or...

Page 54: ...ecording Wind Cut Minimizing wind noise AV In Out _ Selecting the AV or S Video input output Memory Memory Type _ Selecting the memory type Photo Quality Selecting Image Quality M Play Select Selecting Storage Media Photo Movie to playback Delete Deleting Fi es Delete All Deleting All files Protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Print Mark Print images recorded on a Memory Card Copy To _ Copying th...

Page 55: ...tration S0 D457 only Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD screen Setting the Color tones of the LCD screen Setting the Dale and Time Selecting OSD on off of TV Setting the time Using the remote control Setting the Beep sound Setting the Shutter sound Setting the USB Version Selecting the USB device Selecting the OSD language Demonstration v v v v v v v v v v v v M Player v v v v v v v v v v Page...

Page 56: ...I i Digital Pastel2 A x O A I I Effects Mirror Mosaic Theother O O O O DigitalEffect O The requested mode will work in this operating mode X You cannot change the requested mode A The requested mode will work _ The requested mode will work operating mode data will be backed up Note When you select an item that cannot be changed an error message will be displayed RESET If you push the RESET button ...

Page 57: ...right to select Record then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Rec Mode then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired record mode SP or LP then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button The selected icon will be displayed Notes Werecommendthatyou usethis Camcorderto play backanytapes recordedon...

Page 58: ...s not possible when using this mode 1 Setthe Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER 2 Setthe Mode switch to TAPE 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear S r I_SP Audio Mode I_ 12Bil 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Record then press the Menu selector _6_ f 5 selector Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Audio Mode then press the Menu 6 pressM Ve thethe M...

Page 59: ... Modeswitch to TAPE 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Record then press the Menu selector _Nove_Select_Exit f 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Wind Cut then press the Menu _Y __ selector R_Node 6 Toactivate the Wind Cut function move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On then press the Menu...

Page 60: ... 11250 1 500 111000 112000 114000or 1 10000 Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29 7 To exit press the MENU button Selected settings are displayed STBY 0 00 10 D S Wh te Balance Shu_ter E posur_ _ Exit J Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 or 1 4000 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or...

Page 61: ...s by adjusting the focus manually a A picture containing several objects some close to the Camcorder others further away b A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow c Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car d People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd 1 Set the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Set the Modeswitch to TAPE or MEMORY 3 Press the Menu selector 4 Move the M...

Page 62: ...up Outdoor _ This controls the White Balanceaccording to the outdoor ambience In daylight especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominantcolor 1 Setthe Power switch to CAMERA 2 Setthe Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY S 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera then press the Menu selector PlogramAE 5 Move the Menu...

Page 63: ... White Balance then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired mode Auto Hold Indoor or Outdoor then press the Menu selector 4 Toexit press the MENU button Notes The White Balance function will not operate in EASY Q mode Turn the digital zoom off if necessary to set a more accurate white balance Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change Duri...

Page 64: ... Press the MENU button 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Camera then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select DIS then press the Menu selector 6 To activate the DISfunction move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On then press the Menu selector If you do not want to use the DIS function set the DIS menu to Off 7 To exit pre...

Page 65: ... ENGLISH 1 Press the Menu selector 2 Move the Menu selector to theleft or right to select DIS then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On or Off then press the Menu selector 4 Toexit press the MENU button Notes It is recommended that you deactivate the DiS function when using a tripod If you use the DIS function the picture quality may deteriorate EASY Q...

Page 66: ...objectsmovingquickly Portrait mode _ For focusing on the background of the subject when the background is out of focus The Portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second Spotlight mode D For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture Sand Snow mode _ For recording when peopleo...

Page 67: ...e the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired program AE option then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button The selected icon will be displayed When the Auto mode is selected no icon will be displayed ENGLISH Using Quick Menu ProgramAE 1 Press the Menu selector 2 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Program AE then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Me...

Page 68: ...de gives the images a reddish brown pigment 4 Negative mode This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image 5 Mirror mode This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect 6 BLK WHT mode This mode changes the images to black and white 7 Emboss1 mode This mode creates a 3D effect embossing 8 Emboss2 mode This mode creates a 3D effect embossing on surrounding area of an image 9 Pastel...

Page 69: ... then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button The display mode is set to the selected mode Notes The Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel2and 16 9Wide modesare notavailablewhileDiS or ColorNite are in use Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY Q is in use OnceDIS EASY Qor ColorNite is set Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 Pastel2or 16 9Widemodewill be released DigitalZoom is notavailablein t...

Page 70: ...tor to the left or right to select Digital Zoom then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the desired zoom mode Off 100x 200x 400x or 900x then press the Menu selector 7 To exit press the MENU button Notes Maximum zooming may result in lower picture quality Digital Zoom is not available while DIS EASY Q photo image recording Color Nite Mosaic Mirror Embos...

Page 71: ...e photo The photo search process appears on LCD screen while you are searching After completing the search the Camcorder displays the still image 7 Toexit press the STOP or MENU button Notes Taking a photo image while recording a video is not available You can use the remote control to take a photo by using the PHOTO button on the remote control Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control reco...

Page 72: ...tton The Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete 6 Press the Ira Ill PLAY STILL button to start playback You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD screen To stop the play operation press the STOP button Adjusting the LCD Bright Color during Playback You can adjust the LCD Bright Color during playback The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in Camera mode see pa...

Page 73: ...ay the tape 4 Use the Menu selector to adjust the volume Avolume level display will appear on the LCD screen Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 You will not hear any sound when the volume is set on 00 If you close the LCD screen while playing youwill not hear sound from the speaker Notes When the AV cable is connected to the Camcorder you will not hear sound from the Built In Sp...

Page 74: ...If you connect to a monaural TV connect the yellow jack Video to the video input of the TV and the white jack Audio L to the audio input of the TV 2 Setthe Power switch to PLAYER 3 Setthe Mode switch to TAPE 4 Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector on the TV to Video Refer to the TV user s manual 5 Play the tape Camcorder White idb4nput S4Z_deo _ _ j Notes You may use the S Video connector o...

Page 75: ...ded tape in Player mode 1 Connect a power source and set the Power switch to PLAYER 2 Set the Modeswitch to TAPE 3 Insert the tape you wish to play back 4 Using the _ I_ REW FF buttons find the first position you wish to play back 5 Press the _ 11 PLAY STILL button The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds If a tape reaches its end while being played back the tape will rewi...

Page 76: ...ress the I_ 11 PLAY STILL button Picture Search Forward Reverse Press the _ I_ REW FF buttons during playback or still mode To resume normal playback press the 11 PLAY STILL button Keep pressing the _ _ REW FF buttons during playback To resume normal playback release the button Slow Playback Forward Reverse SC D457 only Forward Slow Playback Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playb...

Page 77: ...ward X2 playback Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback To resume normal playback press the I_ 11 PLAY STILL button Reverse X2 playback Press the _11 button during forward X2 playback To resume normal playback press the I_ 11 PLAY STILL button Reverse Playback SC D457 only Toplayback in reverse at normal speed press the _11 button during normal forward playback Press the 11 PLAY...

Page 78: ...donthe screen 6 To cancel the PB ZOOM function press the PB ZOOM or STOP button Notes The PB ZOOM function enlarges starting from the center of the screen only You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to pictures which are being input from an external video source The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the Camcorder s DV jack The PB ZOOM images cannot be exported to a PC OSD will not be...

Page 79: ...hen press the Menu selector 8 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select AV In Out then press the Menu selector 9 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Out AV In or S Video In then press the Menu selector If you want to see the Camcorder picture with a TV setAV In Out menu to Out 10 Toexit press the MENU button 11 Press the Start Stop button to set the Camcorder to REC P...

Page 80: ... ExternalA V input connect the Multi AV cable to the Multi AVjack at the front side of camcorder see to page 75 Press the I 11 PLAY STILL button and find the time frame of the scene to be dubbed Press the I 11 PLAY STILL button to pause the scene Press the A DUB button on the remote control Audio dubbing i icon will be displayed The Camcorder is ready for dubbing 6 Press the I 11 PLAY STILL button...

Page 81: ...ct Audio Select then press the Menu _6_ selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the audio playback channel then press the Menu selector Sound I play the original sound Sound 2 play the dubbed sound MIX l 2 play back sound 1 and 2 equally mixed 7 Toexit press the MENU button 8 Press the I_ 11 PLAY STILL button to playback the dubbed tape Note Photo Search When you playback ...

Page 82: ...acity of the PC Notes When you transmit data from the Camcorder to another DV device some functions may not work If this occurs please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again You cannot transmit data from the Camcorder to PC when in M Player mode Do not use the Camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both ...

Page 83: ... device Make sure that I_ is displayed on the LCD screen 4 Press the Start Stop button to begin REC PAUSE mode PAUSE is displayed on the LCD screen 5 Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture 6 Press the Start Stop button to start recording If you want to pause recording momentarily press the Start Stop button again 7 Tostop recording press the STOP button Notes When usin...

Page 84: ...Speed Notes USB 2 0 works only for removable disk functions On a slower PC than recommended movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time On a slower PC than recommended movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly InteP Pentium IllTM or Pentium 4TM is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the MicrosofP Corporation All other br...

Page 85: ...the Mode switch to MEMORY 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Movethe v enuseectortotheeftor enuseect 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select USB Connect then press the Menu selector 6 MenuM Ve theselector Menu selector to the left or right to select Computer or Printer then press the rE _t You can select Computer to use the Camcorder as a PC Camera USB Stream or re...

Page 86: ...ft or right to select USB Version then press the Menu selector Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 then press the Menu selector Set the USB Version to USB 2 0 when it is supported by both PC and its OS Operating System If eitherthe PC or OS does not support USB 2 0 set the USB Versionto USB 1 1 7 To exit press the MENU button OFF _Move _Select _Exit J Notes Whe...

Page 87: ...e CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer Installation selection screen appears on the monitor 2 If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click Run in the Windows Start menu and execute Autorun exe file to begin installation When CD ROM drive is set to D drive type D autorun exe and press Enter 3 Click the icons listed below to installthe selected software DV D...

Page 88: ...oftware In this case connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication You can participate in video conferencing by using the Camcorder with PC Net meeting program installed The PC Camera s screen size Transfer video frame rate for the PC Camera function is max 15fps 320X240 QVGA pixels for USB 1 1 connection If PC is connectedwith the USB to the Camcorder onl...

Page 89: ...ct one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcerder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer 3 To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognized open Windows Explorer and locate the removable disk Connecting to a PC 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC If a USB cable is connected to the Camcorder s USB jack nothing is displayed on a TV 2 Connect the ot...

Page 90: ... use most of the camera s functions when recording to the Memory Stick _ _ appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick While recording or loading an image do not eject the Memory Stick Ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data damage If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK MEMORY SliCK _...

Page 91: ...e last recorded still image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card No image will display on the screen While recording loading erasing or formatting do not turn off the power or change the mode Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card You could lose data on the Memory Card C D453 only MemoryStick MemoryStickPRO SC D455 D457 only MemoryStick MemorySti...

Page 92: ...ormat Still Image Images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The picturesize is 800x600 TapeCapture 640x480 Moving Image Images are compressed in MPEG 4 Moving Picture Experts Group format The picturesize is 720x480 You can use this Camcorder as a Digital Still Camera DSC You have to set the Mode switch to Memory Card to use this Camcorder as Digital Still Camera M Cam m...

Page 93: ...ton The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory Type then press the Menu selector _Move _Se ect _Exit J 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Int Memory or Memory Card then press the Menu selector 7 Toexit press the MENU button Using Quick Menu ...

Page 94: ...r 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Photo Quality then press the Menu selector 6 MovetheMen Normal then press the Menu selector supe F_ne 7 TOexit press the MENU button s_es The selected icon will be displayed _ Number of Images on the Memory Card _uovo _SeJect _Exit QUALITY 8MB 16MB SuperFine Approx 34 Approx 68 Fine Approx 45 Approx 90 File No Normal Approx 74 Approx 148 Th...

Page 95: ...sed menus without using the MENU button ENGLISH I Press the Menu selector or right to select Photo Quality thenpress the Menu selector 2 Move the Menu selector to left 3 Normal M ve thethenMenUpressSelect rthe Menut theselector eft or r ght to se ect des red mage qua ty Super F ne F ne 4 Toexit press the MENU button The selected icon will be displayed _ 3j_ F S 46 B lrnin 46 lrnin ...

Page 96: ...are no files stored on the Memory Card the file numbering starts from 0001 1 Setthe Power switch to CAMERA 2 Setthe Mode switch to MEMORY 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select File No then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to...

Page 97: ...ory Card 1 Set the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Set the Modeswitch to MEMORY 3 After framing your object to record fully press the PHOTO button to take the picture The picture is taken and saved in the Memory Card within a few seconds Takinganother picture within this interval is not possible The _ _ indicator appears on the LCD screen during the time it takes to save the image Notes Still images are ...

Page 98: ...he desired still image To view the next image press the I FWD button To view the previous image press the _ REV button Pressing b FWD when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing 4 q REV when you are on the first image will take you to the last image Keep pressing b FWD or 4 REV to search for an image quickly To view a Slide Show 1 Setthe Power switch to PLAYER 2 Se...

Page 99: ... I appears under the image Press 4 I REV FWD button to select an image To e um osi ac o e The selected picture is displayed in full screen mode HO ULT ote L6 Todisplaythe previoussix images press and holdthe_ REV buttonfor about3 seconds Todisplaythe nextsix images pressthe _ FWD button for about 3 seconds In order to use Delete Protect or Print Mark functions in while viewing Multi Display use th...

Page 100: ... you want to protect _Movo sexpot _E _ J 4 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Protect then press the Menu selector 7 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On then press the Menu selector If you want to release the protectio...

Page 101: ...e frequently used menus without usingthe MENU button ENGLISH 1 Press the Menu selector _i_ F 2_468oo_oo _ 2 Move the Menu selector to left or right to select Protect then press the Menuselector 3 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Off or On then press the Menu selector 4 Toexit press the MENU button _3_ S 2 46 _3 800x600 100 0002 J 2 46 800x600 100 0002 ...

Page 102: ... The menu list will appear 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector _Move _Select _Exit J 6 7 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Delete then press the Menu selector A message Do you want to delete appears Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Yes or No then press the Menu selector _Move _Select _Exi J 8 To exit p...

Page 103: ...ss the MENU button 2 46 _ 3 800x600 Notes When there is no stored picture on the Memory Card the message No image will be displayed If an erroneous image file is found on the Memory Card the message Memory Card error will be displayed It may be caused by copying images from different digital devices Formatting the Memory Card will delete all the stored images See page 100 To protect important pict...

Page 104: ... 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired option Int Memory or Memory J_ Card then press the Menu selector SC D455 D457 only _ If you select Int Memory or Memory Card a message All files are deleted Do you want to D_t_A_ format appears rp _a_k 7 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Yes then press the Menu selector Complete appears when the format is complete...

Page 105: ...ble when a menu or Quick menu is displayed on the screen To start recording press the MENU button to make it disappear Before using the MPEG REC function check whether the Memory Card is inserted into the Camcorder Moving images that you recorded are saved in avi avi 1 0 file format on the Memory Card The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder see illustration low right hand corne...

Page 106: ...Card will play back Youcan control playback using theP II PLAY STILL _ _ REW FF STOP _6_ buttons Notes MENU button and Menu selector are not available during MPEG playback To use MENU button and Menu selector stop playback MPEG playback is not available when a menu or Quick menu is displayed on the screen _Mo_ _S_eot _E _ To start playback press the MENU button to make it disappear _ J There may b...

Page 107: ...easier access to the frequently used menus without usingthe MENU button ENGLISH 1 Press the Menu selector 2 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select M Play Select then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Menu selector to theleft or right to select Photo or Movie then press the Menu selector 4 Toexit press the MENU button 2 46 _3 800X600 10049002 J ...

Page 108: ... switch to PLAYER 2 Setthe Mode switch to TAPE 3 Play back the cassette 4 Press the PHOTO button The still image is recorded on the Memory Card During the time it takes to save an image the playback screen is paused and the OSD is displayed as illustrated in the lower right hand corner Notes Still images copied from the cassette to the memory card are saved in a 640x480 format Number of images you...

Page 109: ...ress the Menuselector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Photo Copy then press the Menu selector All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied onto a Memory Card 6 The Camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copy starts 7 Press the STOP button to stop copying Copy automatically stops when the cassette is finished or Memory card ...

Page 110: ...he Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Copy to then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select options Back This File or All Files then press Menu selector To go back to the previous mode select Back If This File orAII Files is selected Now copying is displayed ...

Page 111: ... search for the still image that you want to mark 4 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Print Mark then press the Menu selector 7 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired option All Off This File or All Files then press...

Page 112: ...lect Print Mark then press the Menu selector 3 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select the quantity then press the Menu selector _ 4 To exit press the MENU button 2 46 _i 800x600 Notes Ifthe PrintMark is set to This File you canset the numberof copiesfromOto 999 Ifthe PrintMark is set to All Files you canset the numberof copiesto 1 The All Filesoptionmay requireextendedoperationtime ...

Page 113: ... MEMORY 3 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select System then press the Menu selector 5 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select USB Connect then press the Menu selector 6 Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Printer then press the Menu selector Computer Connect to a computer Printer Connect to a printer ...

Page 114: ...manufacturer The Date Time Menu cannot be set up if the printer does not support this option The PictBridgeTMis a registered trademark of CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony PictBridge supporting printers are commercially available Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder Use the AC power adapter for your ...

Page 115: ...he arrow Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically Please wait until the tape is completely ejected 2 After removing the tape close the door and store the Camcorder in a dust free environment Dust and other foreign materials can cause square shaped noise or unstable images 3 Set the Power switch to the OFF 4 Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium ion Battery pack Slide the...

Page 116: ...he cleaning tape 4 Press the 11 PLAY STILL button 5 Press the STOP button after 10 seconds Notes Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette If the picture quality has not improved repeat the operation Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically Refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions for detailed information If the pro...

Page 117: ...recorder the television or VCR must be NTSC compatibleand have the appropriate audio videojacks Otherwise you may need to use a transcoder PAL compatibleCountries Regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore...

Page 118: ...mechanical 1 Eject the tape fault 2 Set to OFF L 3 Detach the battery C 4 Reattach the battery R ifunresolvedcontactyour local SarnsLingse_ce cente_ r_l slow moisture condensation has formed in see below the Camcorder Moisture Condensation If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the Camcorder onthe surface of the tape or on the lens In th...

Page 119: ... error slow The Camcorder cannot record Now The Memory Card needs to Formatting slow format Now deleted slow When processing file delete Memory Card slow If inserted Memory Card is not error recognized by the Camcorder IRsert a Memory Card Change to a new Memory Card Erase recorded image Record new images Release the write protect tab on the Memory Card Cancel the protection of image Format a Memo...

Page 120: ...you see a blue The video heads may be dirty screen during playback Clean the head with a cleaning tape A vertical strip appears The contrast between the subject and the background on the screen when is too great for the Camcorder to operate normally recording a dark background Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while recording The image in the The Viewfinder ...

Page 121: ...ital Electronic zoom lens 025 2 5inches 123k TFT LCD Color LCD lVp p 75f_ terminated Y lVp p 75f_ C O 286Vp p 75f_ 7 5dBs 600f_ terminated 4pin special in out connector Mini B type connector 03 5 stereo General Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Storage temperature External dimension Weight Internal MIC Remote control SC D457 only DC 8 4V Lithium Ion B...

Page 122: ...tion buttons 14 Hand Strap _ _ It T _ 18 IEEE1394 78 L LCD 32 Memory Card 87 Memory Stick 86 MPEG Recording 101 _ _ O _ __ OSD 24 25 Photo C pYPh t QualitYPhoto Search 167_ _ _ _ _ _5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 90 Program AE 62 63 Protection 96 R Rec Mode 53 Rec Search 41 Remote SC D457 only 28 Remote control SO D457 only 17 S Shutter Speed 56 Sound 69 Speaker 69Still images _ _...

Page 123: ...ase 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...

Page 124: ...SH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington N J 07856 Tel 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Samsung Electronics Internet Home Page http www samsu ng com AD68 00840B ...