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RECORDING VIDEOS ON A MEMORY CARD 

(

)

•  This function is available in 

CARD Video Record

 mode. 

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•  You can record videos using the remote control. 

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•  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.

•  Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder.

(A battery pack or an AC power adaptor)

•  Slide the 

POWER

 switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on.

•  Set the 

Storage mode

 switch to 

CARD

page 38

2. 

Check the subject on the LCD screen. (Lens and LCD)

•  Set the 

Lens open/close

 switch to open ( ). 

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3. 

Press the 

Recording start/stop

 button.

•  The (

) recording indicator will display, and recording will start.

•  Press the 

Recording start/stop 

button again to stop recording.

4. 

When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder off.

•  You can use the zoom function during recording. 

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•  You can select the resolution of videos to be recorded. 

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•  For on-screen information display. 

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•  Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power 

consumption.

•  For approximate recording time. 

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•  For various functions available when you record videos. 

pages 74~89

•  If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus function. 

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•  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.

•  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.

•  While recording, don’t insert or eject the memory card as it may record noise.

card mode:recording/playback

(SC-DX205 only)

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Summary of Contents for SC-DX205

Page 1: ...D Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register SC DX200 SC DX205 ...

Page 2: ...es 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 extrem...

Page 3: ...nd 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 ...

Page 4: ...hen 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 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 app...

Page 5: ...RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 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 inc...

Page 6: ...ar 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 17 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 app...

Page 7: ...g 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 23 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 24 OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or ...

Page 8: ...s 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 6 728 474 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 ...

Page 9: ...tion 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit d...

Page 10: ...tant 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 for personal use only Data recorded on the card in this DVD camcorder using other digital analog media or...

Page 11: ...S REGARDING A TRADEMARK 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 SD and SDHC Logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or...

Page 12: ...es Heed all instructions carefully Unplug from the power supply Do not touch the product Prohibited action WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk This precaution must be kept Do not disassemble the product CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage Do not force or bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by placing a heavy o...

Page 13: ... or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the u...

Page 14: ...ion or electric shock Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction 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 exte...

Page 15: ...corder for surveillance or business purposes Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate 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 place the camcorder with the open LCD scre...

Page 16: ...8 Inserting and removing a DISC 38 Recordable time 40 Recording videos on a DISC 41 Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q mode 43 Zooming 44 Playing videos on a DISC 45 DISC MODE EDITING VIDEO 48 Deleting images 48 Dividing a file 49 Playlist 51 DISC MODE DISC MANAGEMENT 55 Disc finalize 55 Playing back finalized disc directly 56 Disc unfinalize 57 Disc format 58 Disc information 58 CARD MODE R...

Page 17: ...SING 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 ONLY 116 System requirements 116 Transfer...

Page 18: ...t 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 DVD R and DVD R DL discs can be recorded in VIDEO mode only 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 a...

Page 19: ...g format and format the disc on your camcorder Photos cannot be recorded on a DVD disc Do you want to delete or edit videos on the DVD camcorder Do you want to reuse the disc after formatting DVD RW DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R YES NO When recording for a long time VR VIDEO NO YES ...

Page 20: ... is open 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 Insert a disc page 38 Turn on the camcorder page 26 EASY Set the Storage mode to DISC SC DX205 only page 26 06_ English STEP2 Recording videos on a disc EASY ...

Page 21: ...07 STEP3 Playing back videos on a disc Finalize FINALIZE 1 Press the MODE button to select Play mode 2 Set the desired play mode Press the MENU button Move the Joystick up or down to select Play Mode Video or Playlist and then press the Joystick 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 ...

Page 22: ... run automatically In this case run the application by navigating on the start menu VIEWING ON A TV 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV page 102 2 Turn on the camcorder and the TV 3 Set the TV s source to the input the camcorder is connected to 4 Start playback of the videos R R DL RW VIDEO RW VR Like commercially sold DVD this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing The disc can ...

Page 23: ...selected storage media Videos Photos Disc 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 a memory card To take photos select the memory card Now enjoy your camcorder STEP1 Selecting a suitable memory card You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this c...

Page 24: ...ose switch is open 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 STEP2 Recording videos on a memory card Set the Storage mode to CARD page 26 DISC CARD Turn on the camcorder page 26 EASY EASY Insert a memory card page 60 ...

Page 25: ...aying videos you can adjust the audio volume with the zoom W T lever You can take photos on a memory card only DVD discs do not support photo taking EASY TO TAKE PHOTOS 1 Press the MODE button to select the Photo Record Mode 2 Aim the camcorder at the subject Make sure the Lens open close switch is open 3 Press the PHOTO button to capture photos You can take photos on a memory card only DVD discs ...

Page 26: ...de 1 Connect the camcorder to a computer with a USB cable 2 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 3 Play videos or photos on the computer On a Windows computer you can use the CyberLink MediaShow4 application to playback recordings To use the CyberLink MediaShow4 refer to the next page STEP4 Viewing o...

Page 27: ...r photos on your computer s hard disk drives are displayed on the screen 4 Select a desired folder or file in the Library menu Video or photo thumbnails appear on the right screen 5 Double click the recording you want to play Playback starts and playback controls appear 6 To upload your recordings to YouTube click the YouTube shortcut icon in the Share tab The log in or subscription dialog box app...

Page 28: ...ded 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 getting to know your DVD camcorder Battery pack IA BP80WA AD43 00189A AC power adaptor AA E9 type AD44 00116B AV cable AD39 00001A USB cable SC DX205 only AD39 00132D User manual...

Page 29: ...TION Front and right view Lens open close switch Lens Remote sensor SC DX205 only Light SC DX205 only Internal microphone Grip belt hook Grip belt Disc cover CLOSE OPEN Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual ...

Page 30: ...utton AV jack BATT battery release switch Storage mode switch DISC CARD SC DX205 only Battery pack LCD screen Recording start stop button Joystick OK W T MENU button Tripod receptacle Memory card slot SC DX205 only getting to know your DVD camcorder Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual ...

Page 31: ...icator Video Record Photo Record SC DX205 only Play mode MODE button Recording start stop button EASY Q button ACCESS CHG indicator Disc cover OPEN switch Jack cover USB jack SC DX205 only DC IN jack POWER switch Illustrations of model SC DX205 are used in this user manual lever Volume control Disc cover OPEN switch ...

Page 32: ...ntrol buttons PHOTO button Zoom W T button Search button Slow playback button The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the DVD camcorder 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 operation mode and initial setup preparation ...

Page 33: ...g its mark with the mark on the remote control and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it Precautions regarding the button type battery There is a danger of explosion if the button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit Do not recharge disassemble heat or...

Page 34: ... 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 WARNING 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 It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional b...

Page 35: ...y 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 batter...

Page 36: ... 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 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 th...

Page 37: ...y 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 flickers The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds Low Battery Above figures are based on fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time STBY 0 00 00 30 Min ...

Page 38: ...nt 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 Lapse 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 us...

Page 39: ...DVD camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when using 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 in...

Page 40: ...DX205 only 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 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 When you use your DVD camcorder ...

Page 41: ...Recording videos on a disc Video Record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Warning indicators and messages Time counter movie recording time Remaining time Storage media disc type Battery info remaining battery level LCD enhancer Disc format type Video Quality Anti Shake HDIS Wind Cut Back Light Fader Light SC DX205 only Optical Zoom or Intelli Zoom indicator Digital Zoom indicator Date...

Page 42: ...Play Pause Warning indicators and messages Time code elapsed time total recorded time Storage media disc type Battery info remaining battery level LCD enhancer Disc Format Video Quality Voice plus Chapter No Date Time Volume control 0 00 59 0 06 12 2 Activate Remote Control 001 JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM ...

Page 43: ...ution Anti Shake HDIS Wind Cut Back Light Fader Light Optical Zoom or Intelli Zoom indicator Digital Zoom indicator Date Time Time Zone Digital Effect Manual Shutter C Nite Manual Exposure Focus Manual Face Detection White Balance iSCENE EASY Q Time Lapse Recording Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 2GB S...

Page 44: ...n Date Time Time Zone Manual Exposure Manual Focus White Balance Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 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 preparation Activate Remote Control Activate Remote Control Activate ...

Page 45: ...ying 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 folder file name Date Time Photo size Recording and playback on a memory card is only available with model SC DX205 Activate Remote Control Activate Remote C...

Page 46: ...as 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 This effect also works outdoors in bright daylight 1 Press and hold the Display LCD enhancer button LCD adjust indicator appears and the LCD brightens 2 To cancel this function press and hold the LCD enhancer button again The LCD enhancer function ...

Page 47: ...o Photo Record mode Tele Zoom DISC Play CARD Video Play mode stops and then returns to thumbnail view CARD Photo Play mode returns to thumbnail view Select Access or exit the shortcut menu DISC Play CARD Video Photo Play mode playback pause 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 WARNING Do not lift the DVD camcorder by ...

Page 48: ...ide is displayed 2 Move the Joystick up It displays the Auto Exposure guide menu where you can press the Joystick to set the exposure automatically 3 Move the Joystick up again It 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 Manual Exposure indicator will display ...

Page 49: ...ndex view Shutter Auto Manual Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Previous Skip Playback Reverse Frame by frame Playback DISC Play mode only Reverse Slow Motion Playback rate x1 2 DISC Play mode only Fader Fader Off Fader In Fader Out Fader In Out Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Next Skip Playback Forward Frame by frame Playback DISC Play mod...

Page 50: ...s based on Lisbon London You can also set your current 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 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 rig...

Page 51: ...ifference 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 The menu will appear 2 Move the Joystick right or left to select Settings The se...

Page 52: ...cannot open the disc cover while loading You can use a new 3 1 2 inch 8cm DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL Dual Layer disc for video recording 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 The disc cover will partially open 2 Gently open the cover the rest of the way by hand 3 Push the disc into the...

Page 53: ...ing 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 Differences between Video and VR mode Video Video Mode If the disc has been finalized yo...

Page 54: ...th 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 Video Quality 1 4GB 2 6GB Super Fine Approx 20min Approx 37min Fine Approx 30min Approx 56min Normal Approx 60min Approx 112min The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording tes...

Page 55: ... the DVD camcorder on Connect a power source to the DVD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn the DVD camcorder on Set the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Lens and LCD Set the Lens open close switch to open page 15 3 Press the Recording start stop button The recording indicator will display a...

Page 56: ... 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...

Page 57: ...t stop button To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button once again The 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 Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following controls are unavailable because the items are automatically ...

Page 58: ... recording If you operate the zoom W T lever during recording the sound of the lever may be recorded as well 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 The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zoom...

Page 59: ...lay mode to Video Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to select Play Mode Video page 52 The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file 3 Move the Joystick to select the desired video clip and then press the Joystick The selected file fills the screen and is played automatically To stop playback move the Joystick down Press Display LCD enhanc...

Page 60: ...yback Pause Stop Playback and Pause functions alternate when you press the Joystick Move the Joystick down to stop playback You can do the same operation by using the remote control SC DX205 only Search playback Move the Joystick right or left and hold during playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 x2 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 x2 To resume normal playback press t...

Page 61: ...ck is paused move the Joystick right Moving the Joystick right or left repeatedly advances the image frame by frame forward or reverse To resume normal playback press the Joystick Slow playback Pause the playback by pressing the Joystick then move the Joystick right or left and hold The video plays forward or reverse at the 1 2x speed To resume normal playback press the Joystick You can do the sam...

Page 62: ...te 5 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option Select Files or All Files then press the Joystick Select Files Deletes the individual image To delete the individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the indicator appears on image ...

Page 63: ...deo fills the screen in pause mode 6 Press the Joystick to play the video You can search a point of division by moving the Joystick Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points 7 Press the Joystick to pause at the point of division then press the MENU button The message Divide a file at this point appears 8 Move the Joystick left or right to select Yes then press the Joysti...

Page 64: ...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 chapt...

Page 65: ... 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 ...

Page 66: ... Joystick toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for creating a playlist the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image 5 Press the MENU button to add the selected files The message Add selected files to Playlist appears 6 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick The selected files are added to the playlist You can play a pl...

Page 67: ...indicator is displayed on the selected video clips Pressing the Joystick toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for arrangement within the the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image A bar will also appear next to the selected video 5 Move the Joystick to select the desired position then press the Joystick The selected file is arranged in the desired...

Page 68: ...elect the image to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected video clip image Pressing the Joystick toggles between the video clip thumbnail image being selected for deleting from the playlist the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 4 All Files Deletes all images 4 The message according to the selected option will appe...

Page 69: ...e Finalize the disc appears 7 Move the Joystick right or left to select Yes then press the Joystick The message showing that the disc is being finalized will appear WARNING During finalizing do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder This could cause a malfunction The finalize function is not available if the battery level is less than Disc Finalize menu item is grayed out when there i...

Page 70: ...curs copy the data into your hard disk drive 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 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 readin...

Page 71: ... the Storage mode switch to DISC SC DX205 only page 38 3 Press the MENU button then move the Joystick right or left to select Settings 4 Move the Joystick up or down to select Disc Unfinalize then press the Joystick You can simply unfinalize the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder Disc information will appear 5 Move the Joystick to select Execute and then press the Joystick To exit...

Page 72: ...he AC power adaptor when formatting a disc so that the DVD camcorder does not turn off midway See pages 120 121 for more details on the disc format type DISC INFORMATION R R DL This function is available in DISC Record DISC Play mode page 26 It shows you disc information such as the disc type disc format free space etc NOTICE Make sure that you insert a disc page 38 1 Slide the POWER switch downwa...

Page 73: ...e recordings will be stored in video or photo thumbnail index view To switch between video and photo thumbnails in the CARD Video Photo Play mode press the MENU button and use the Joystick to select Play Mode Video or Photo Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only CARD Video Record Mode CARD Video Play Mode CARD Photo Record Mode CARD Photo Play Mode CARD Video Play Mode Play...

Page 74: ...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 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 ...

Page 75: ...f terminals To set write protection move the switch down SDHC memory card SDHC memory cards comply with the new SD specification Ver 2 00 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 accidental erasure of files recorded on the SDHC memory card To enable ...

Page 76: ... 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 i...

Page 77: ...reases while lowering the resolution in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Mobile The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time however the picture quality resolution is lower The compression rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly You can use a SDHC or SD memory card on your camcorder Some cards may not compati...

Page 78: ...stop recording 4 When recording is finished turn the DVD camcorder off 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 ava...

Page 79: ...ens and LCD Set the Lens open close switch to open page 15 You can close up the subject by using the zoom function page 44 3 Press the PHOTO button to take a picture The photo is captured with a shutter sound The screen reviews the recorded image briefly 1 second Returns to the STBY mode While saving the photo image on the memory card you cannot proceed with the next recording The number of photos...

Page 80: ...l index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file 4 Use the Joystick to select a desired video clip and then press the Joystick The selected video clip fills the screen and is played automatically The playback shortcut menu is displayed for awhile You can playback the selected video in various ways pages 46 47 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index vi...

Page 81: ...d for a while To view the previous next photo move the Joystick left or right To return to the thumbnail index view move the Joystick down Press Display LCD enhancer button to toggle the OSD On Screen Display function on and off Loading time may vary depending on the image size Photos created in the other devices cannot be played back in this camcorder Set the slide show function for continuous di...

Page 82: ...mage 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 All On Protects all images All Off Cancels protection for all p...

Page 83: ...iles then press the Joystick Select Files Deletes an individual image To deletes an individual image use the Joystick to select the image to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected images Pressing the Joystick toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Press the MENU button then go to step 7 Al...

Page 84: ... Joystick right or left to select Focus 6 Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired option then press the Joystick Move the Joystick right or left to adjust focus manually 7 To exit press the MENU button Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate mode first page 26 Selecting a menu item will display the indicator acco...

Page 85: ... or down to select the desired menu item and then press the Joystick To exit press the MENU button Some items may be grayed out depending on the selected mode and storage mode SC DX205 only If there is no storage inserted menu items such as Disc Format Card Info etc are grayed out Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode Using the Joystick You can navigate menu items and acces...

Page 86: ...0 Anti Shake HDIS X Off 77 Digital Effect X Off 78 Fader X Off 85 Wind Cut X Off 83 Light SC DX205 only X Off 85 Zoom Type X Intelli Zoom 86 Time Lapse REC SC DX205 only X X Off 88 89 Guideline Off 86 Settings 90 99 possible X not possible Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type SC DX205 only There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot ...

Page 87: ... Info SC DX205 only X X 90 Card Format SC DX205 only X X 91 File No SC DX205 only X X Series 91 Time Zone Home 92 93 Date Time Set JAN 01 2009 12 00 93 Date Type JAN 01 2009 93 Time Type 12Hr 94 Date Time Display Off 94 LCD Brightness X X X 0 95 LCD Color X X X 0 95 Menu Color 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 R...

Page 88: ... light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage Beach When recording seaside or lakeside scenes the blue water is clearly recorded Snow When recording a snowy scene that makes the screen all white this setting prevents sunken colors and records images clearly High Speed Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Food Records the color of subjects clear...

Page 89: ...ption is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation 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 a...

Page 90: ...ly page 26 The DVD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light conditions None Manual You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too...

Page 91: ...orded image Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high magnification EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On When Anti Shake HDIS On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely correc...

Page 92: ...tive This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image N Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing Mosaic This mode gives the images a mosaic effect Mirror This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect Pastel This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image Cosmetic This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections Steppr...

Page 93: ...wn to select Face Detection then press the Joystick Detects a face and shows a frame on it The detected face image is optimized automatically The Face Detection Indicator and Face Detection Frame are not recorded Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically Face Detection may not operate depending on recording conditions For exa...

Page 94: ...manual focus setting will be applied and indicator is displayed In the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually A picture containing several objects some close to the DVD camcorder others farther away A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a ...

Page 95: ...anual then press the Joystick The 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 The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust the shutter speed The manual shutter setting will be applied and 1 XX indicator is displayed Recommended shutter speed whe...

Page 96: ...ot use the following functions Digital Effect Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting The 16 9 wide mode is not available when the following function is set Resolution Web Mobile 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 th...

Page 97: ...ilt 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 Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighti...

Page 98: ...ghter image brighter 1 30 1 15 Records a brighter image even in a dark place 1 15 When using the C Nite the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen this is not a defect 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 Ba...

Page 99: ...nge of the light is limited up to 6 6ft 2m This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Fader 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 Off Disables the function None In...

Page 100: ...2 35 1 for top and bottom Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition Guidelines are not recorded on the images Zoom Type This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record mode page 26 The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital zoom when recording videos This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone Th...

Page 101: ...ding on the aspect ratio of the video Resolution SC DX205 only 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 Mobile modes Settings Contents On screen display TV Super Fine Videos recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at super fine...

Page 102: ...d recording interval Sec by moving the Joystick up or down 5 Move the Joystick right to set a total recording time Hr in the same way While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time the approximate time lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen 6 Press the Joystick to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu 7 After setting th...

Page 103: ...torage 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 When memory runs out while performing Time Lapse Recording the camcorder switches to the standby mode afte...

Page 104: ...You can create a Playlist on a DVD RW disc VR mode only page 52 Photo SC DX205 only Displays the thumbnail index view of photos taken on a memory card SETTING MENU ITEMS You can set up the date and time OSD language video output and display settings of the DVD camcorder Card Info SC DX205 only This function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode pa...

Page 105: ...s function is available in CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record CARD Video Play CARD Photo Play mode page 26 File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded Settings Contents On screen display Series Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another one or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset when a new fol...

Page 106: ...erence between the two locations Setting the clock to the local time Visit You can easily set the clock to the local time zone when traveling 1 Move the Joystick up or down to select the Time Zone in the Settings mode and then press the Joystick 2 Select Visit by moving the Joystick up or down then press the Joystick The time zone map appears 3 Select your visiting area by moving the Joystick left...

Page 107: ...ngkok Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo Hong Kong Beijing Taipei Singapore Manila Fernando de Noronha Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang Azores Cape Verde Date Time Set This function is available in all operating modes Set the current date and time so that they can be recorded correctly pages 36 37 Date Type This function is available in all operating modes You can select the date type to display Settings Conten...

Page 108: ...D screen 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 Time Displays the current date and time JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM The date time will be read JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM in the follow...

Page 109: ...an change the color impression of the screen with a variety of color options by adjusting the color rate of red and blue When you set red and blue color range the higher the figures the brighter the LCD monitor will be You can adjust the LCD color red blue from 15 to 15 using the Joystick Setting the LCD color does not affect recordings After adjusting the LCD color you must press the Joystick to ...

Page 110: ...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 Off The DVD camcorder does not turn off automatically The camcorder does not turn off the LCD screen even if 3 minutes go on without any button pressed None 6 Min If there is no operation for 3 minutes in STBY mode or thumbna...

Page 111: ... CARD Photo Record mode page 26 The TV Display function works during recording and playback 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 This funct...

Page 112: ...c Purple Sunny Orange Oasis Green Transparency This function is available in DISC Record CARD Video Record CARD Photo Record mode page 26 You can select the desired transparency to display the menu 0 20 40 60 STBY 0 00 00 30 Min Settings 0 LCD Color Menu Color Transparency Exit Select Transparency 0 STBY STBY 0 00 00 30 Min 0 00 00 30 Min STBY 0 00 00 30 Min STBY STBY 0 00 00 30 Min STBY 0 00 00 3...

Page 113: ...f Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features None 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 Press and hold the MENU button in STBY mode...

Page 114: ...o CARD 2 Set the USB Connect to PictBridge page 97 Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Settings USB Connect PictBridge 3 Connect your DVD camcorder to the printer using the provided USB cable 4 Turn your printer power on The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically after a short period To see the previous or next photo image move the Joystick left or right 5 Press the MENU button ...

Page 115: ...nd back on Then connect the USB cable and set the DVD camcorder to PictBridge 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 PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seik...

Page 116: ... connecting make sure that the volume on TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV speakers 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 on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD camcorder is connected to This is often referred to as lin...

Page 117: ... does not appear on the TV screen page 97 Information that the DVD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen Press the Display LCD enhancer button to switch the display status page 32 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 devices Image display depending o...

Page 118: ...k 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 The DVD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it Refer to Editing chapter to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this DVD camcorder pages 52 ...

Page 119: ...SC SC DX205 only page 38 3 Insert the disc you wish to play back in this DVD camcorder 4 Press the MODE button to set the Play mode 5 Press the MENU button and use the Joystick to set the desired Play Mode on the menu page 45 6 Use the Joystick to select the desired image 7 Press the Recording start stop button on a point where you want during the playback Voice Plus icon is displayed and Voice wi...

Page 120: ...es not work The Voice Plus function does not affect the original sound on the recorded disc 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 Adjust the sound volume on the connected external device TV audio system etc Feedback may occur if the DVD camco...

Page 121: ...t your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable pages 111 114 Upload videos to YouTube page 115 Playback videos or photos on your computer using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application pages 114 115 Using with Windows 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 a...

Page 122: ...omp_dvd_drives jsp System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements operation is not ensured depending on the system On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly If your OS is Windows XP Vista log in as the Administrator administrator of the computer or a user with the equivalent privileges to i...

Page 123: ...uTube page 115 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 All Programs Programs CyberLink MediaShow MediaShow User s Guide Before you begin Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar 1 Load the provide...

Page 124: ...on of CyberLink MediaShow4 CyberLink MediaShow is created on the desktop If you perform installation of software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished 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 MediaS...

Page 125: ...ata 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 We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcor...

Page 126: ...ws 2000 a Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the storage media in the DVD camcorder appears in the My Computer window b Double click the Removable Disk icon 4 The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are stored in different folders If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 111 or perform the s...

Page 127: ... the storage media and then reset file numbering from the menu 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 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 Video files H 264 1 The SD qualit...

Page 128: ...l not be played PLAYING BACK YOUR RECORDINGS ON WINDOWS 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 th...

Page 129: ...erated contents including movie clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur contents such as video blogging and short original videos http www youtube com Access to the YouTube contents can be limited depending on your web access environment Direct uploading to YouTube Share your contents with the world by uploading videos directly to YouTube with one click 1 Select the desired video thumbn...

Page 130: ... and Windows 2000 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER 1 Connect the camcorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable 2 Set the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 97 Press the MENU button Use the Joystick to select Settings USB Connect Mass Storage 3 Double click the NO_ NAME icon displayed on the desktop The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are store...

Page 131: ...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 Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions 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 temp...

Page 132: ...irect sunlight heating elements moisture or dust ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong s...

Page 133: ...the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not 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 Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown as below This is a che...

Page 134: ...s page 56 Additional recording after finalization Unfinalize page 57 X X Editing pages 52 54 X X X Reusing a disc by formatting Format page 58 X X 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 camcorders DVD players rec...

Page 135: ...e 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 for...

Page 136: ... only Finalised Disc The disc is finalised To record on a DVD RW disc unfinalise it Not Supported Disc The disc is not recognized in the DVD camcorder The disc has been finalised in a camcorder manufactured by another company The supported discs are DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW Use a new disc Disc Error File system does not match to the disc The disc is used on the computer The disc is damaged Use a new ...

Page 137: ...ge media Memory cards SC DX205 only Message Icon Informs that Action Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot Insert a memory card Use another storage media page 38 Card Full There is not enough space to record in the memory card Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Use another storage media page 38 Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder C...

Page 138: ...d 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 I 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 hig...

Page 139: ...ck Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The LCD is turned off 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 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 purpose If no operation continues for anot...

Page 140: ... 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 ...

Page 141: ...pears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant 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...

Page 142: ...he playback Play Pause function does not start playing Press the MODE button to set to the Play mode Images recorded using another device may not be played on your DVD camcorder Select a proper storage media SC DX205 only page 38 Check out the memory card compatibility page 61 The Skip or Search function does not work properly If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it may not function...

Page 143: ...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 use QuickTime Player v7 5 5 or higher iMovie application not supplied In o...

Page 144: ...e 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 Cannot Use Because of the following setting Anti Shake HDIS Resolution Web Mobile Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Stepprinting 16 9 Wide Anti Shake HDIS C NIte EASY Q 1...

Page 145: ...minated USB output Mini B type connector General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium ion battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium Ion battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording 3 0W Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 40 C Storage temperature 4 F 140 F 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...

Page 146: ...ted 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 ar...

Page 147: ...MSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us 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 Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products ...

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