User manual SAMSUNG VP-DC171

[. . . ] ENGLISH DVD Camcorder VP-DC171(i)/DC171Bi/DC171W(i)/DC171WB/DC172W/ DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display P T O H O Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Use only approved battery packs. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries. DVD+ReWritable DVD+R DL AD68-01230G ENGLISH Contents Contents Notes and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notes regarding DVD Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Notices regarding Copyright (VP-DC171i/DC171Bi/DC171Wi/ DC173i/DC175Wi/DC575Wi only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Servicing & Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lens Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Installing the Lens Cover after Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lithium Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing the Lithium Battery in the Remote Control (VPDC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/ DC575Wi only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Precautions regarding the Lithium Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Charging, Recording Times based on Battery Type . . . . . 22 Battery Level Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Battery Pack Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Maintaining the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using a Household Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 About the Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Q. MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode . 28 OSD (On Screen Display) in M. Cam Mode/M. Player Mode . . [. . . ] When the number 2 appears on the OSD, it means X16 speed. ) When you press the [Joystick] up, the picture will advance one frame. When you press the [Joystick] down, the picture will go back one frame. Press the [Joystick] up and hold to play back the picture frame-by-frame forward . Press the [Joystick] down and hold to play back the picture frame-by-frame backward. Press the [Joystick] at the end point to pause the screen, then press the [Joystick] again. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select <Yes>, then press the [Joystick]. Use the [Joystick] to select <Back>, then press the [Joystick] to return to the thumbnail index screen. When you press the [MENU] button during partial delete, it stops deleting and exits. 4 [1/9] Delete Partial Delete Q. MENU Exit 5 Partial Delete 001 SP 00:10:00 -RW 00:00:00 Play Frame OK Check 8 Partial Delete 001 SP 00:10:00 -RW 00:08:00 Play Frame OK Check 9 Partial Delete 001 SP 00:10:00 -RW Partial Delete? Yes Cancel Exit 00:08:00 Play Frame OK Delete 68 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. Move the [Joystick] up to highlight the thumbnail index screen icon ( ), then move the [Joystick] right to highlight the playlist icon ( ). The playlist scenes will be displayed in the form of a thumbnail index. No thumbnail index is provided before creating a playlist. Move 3 Playlist 5 Playlist New Playlist Delete Q. MENU Exit 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <New Playlist>, then press the [Joystick]. Use the [Joystick] to select a scene to create, then press the [Joystick]. Up to 999 title scenes (chapters) can be registered on a playlist. 7 New Playlist Add [1/7 ] Back Move Playlist OK Select [1/1 ] 69 ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Playlist Playing the Playlist DVD-RW(VR mode) This function works only in Player Mode. page 26 The playlist scenes are displayed in the form of a thumbnail index on the LCD Screen. If the LCD Screen is closed, you can view the recording through the viewfinder. Use the playback related buttons on the DVD Camcorder or on the remote control. (VP-DC172W/DC173(i)/DC175WB/ DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) pages 65~66 The editing function only works on a DVD-RW (VR Mode). Move the [Joystick] up to highlight the thumbnail index screen icon ( ), then move the [Joystick] right to highlight the playlist icon ( ). The playlist scenes will be displayed in the form of a thumbnail index. 4 Playlist [1/7] 5. Use the [Joystick] to select a playlist to be played, then press the [Joystick]. Use the [Joystick] to select a playlist scene to be played, then press the [Joystick]. [. . . ] However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured marqueings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. WARNING Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marqueed with the letter E or the earth symbol, or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW. , NOTE This page is applicable to Great Britain only. 126 UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. [. . . ]