Samsung DC165WB(i) User Manual

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DVD Camcorder  
VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i)  
Auto Focus  
AF  
Charge Coupled Device  
CCD  
Liquid Crystal Display  
LCD  
Owner’s Instruction Book  
Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book  
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.  
This product meets the intent of  
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.  
Use only approved battery packs.  
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.  
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to  
using unapproved batteries.  
DVD+R DL  
DVD+ReWritable  
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Contents  
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)..................... 47  
Using the Color Nite ............................................................ 48  
Using the LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only).. 49  
DVD Camcorder: Playlist.....................................69  
Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) ............................... 69  
Playing the Playlist ............................................................. 70  
Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ................................................. 71  
Adding Scenes to Playlist (Edit Playlist-Add) ..................... 72  
Changing the Order of Scene Playing within a Playlist  
(Edit Playlist-Move) ............................................................ 74  
Deleting Scenes from Playlist (Edit Playlist-Delete) ........... 76  
Deleting a Section of a Playlist  
DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording..............50  
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)...................................... 50  
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure  
(Shutter/Exposure) .............................................................. 51  
Auto Focus / Manual Focus................................................. 52  
Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE).... 53  
Setting the White Balance (White Balance) ........................ 55  
Applying Digital Effects (Digital Effect) ................................ 57  
Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide) ............................ 59  
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)............................ 60  
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom) ........ 61  
(Edit Playlist - Partial Delete) .............................................. 77  
DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager..........................79  
Disc Information (Disc Info) ................................................ 79  
Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) ........................ 80  
Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) ......................................... 81  
Finalising a Disc (Disc Finalize) ......................................... 82  
Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive................................. 83  
Playing back a finalised disc on a DVD Player/Recorder ... 83  
Unfinalising a Disc (Disc Unfinalize) ................................... 84  
DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist.... 62  
What is the Thumbnail Index?............................................. 62  
What’s a Playlist? ................................................................ 62  
DVD Camcorder....................................................63  
Playing Title Scenes ........................................................... 63  
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................... 63  
Various Functions while in Player Mode ............................. 64  
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ............................... 66  
Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) ........................................... 67  
Deleting a Section of a Title scene (Partial Delete) ............ 68  
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DVD Camcorder: Connection..............................85  
PictBridge™ (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .... 106  
Setting the AV In/Out (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/  
DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) .................................... 85  
Viewing Recordings on TV .................................................. 86  
Copying a Disc onto a Tape................................................. 88  
Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape  
Printing Your Pictures-Using the PictBridge™................... 106  
Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect)...................... 106  
Setting the Number of Prints........................................ 107  
Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option........................... 107  
Printing Images............................................................ 107  
Canceling the Printing.................................................. 107  
onto a Disc (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/  
DC165Wi/DC165WBi only) ................................................. 89  
USB Interface (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) .. 108  
Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ..90  
Using USB Interface.......................................................... 108  
Selecting the USB Device (USB Connect).........................110  
Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card)  
(not supplied)....................................................................... 90 Installing DV Media PRO Program.....................................111  
Memory Card Functions ................................................ 90 Connecting to a PC ............................................................113  
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... 90  
Ejecting a Memory Card ................................................ 90  
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card ........... 91  
Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality)........................ 92  
Setting the File Number (File No.)....................................... 93  
Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card.............. 94  
Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)............................................ 95  
Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect) ...................... 97  
Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete).......... 98  
Formatting the Memory Card (Format).............................. 100  
Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card.... 101  
Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card .. 102  
Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during  
Disconnecting the USB Cable ......................................113  
Using the PC Camera Function....................................114  
Using the USB Streaming Function..............................115  
Using the removable Disk Function..............................115  
Maintenance .......................................................116  
Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ..................................116  
DVD playback ................................................................... 103  
Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)........................... 104  
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Troubleshooting.................................................117  
Troubleshooting..................................................................117  
Setting menu items............................................................ 122  
Specifications.....................................................124  
Index....................................................................125  
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)...........126  
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Notes and Safety Instructions  
Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen  
Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated.  
Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge  
that connects the LCD Screen to the DVD Camcorder.  
1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees with your finger.  
2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play.  
If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens  
side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out.  
This is convenient during playback operations.  
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Note  
Refer to page 36 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD Screen.  
Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens  
1. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Screen, the inside of the Viewfinder or the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low  
light conditions, such as at dusk.  
2. The LCD Screen has been manufactured using high  
precision technology.  
However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in  
colour) that appear on the LCD Screen. These dots are  
normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.  
3. Do not pick up the DVD Camcorder by holding the  
Viewfinder, LCD Screen or Battery Pack.  
4. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.  
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Notes and Safety Instructions  
Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling  
Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow coloured side) of the disc with your  
fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly.  
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Use a soft cloth to clean the disc.  
Clean lightly from the centre of a disc to the outside edge. Circling or cleaning too hard  
may create scratches on the disc and further cause the disc to play abnormally.  
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Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, alcohol or anti-static spray when cleaning the disc.  
It may cause a malfunction.  
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Press the supporting holder in the centre of the disc case for easy removal of the disc.  
Handle discs by the edges and the centre hole to avoid finger marks on the recording side.  
Do not bend or apply heat to the disc.  
Always store discs vertically in their plastic cases when not in use.  
Store discs away from direct sunlight, heating elements, moisture or dust.  
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Correct Disposal of This Product  
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)  
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)  
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of  
its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this  
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.Household users should  
contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can  
take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of  
the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.  
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Notes and Safety Instructions  
Notes regarding DVD Camcorder  
Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F).  
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.  
Do not let the DVD Camcorder get wet. Keep the DVD Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of  
moisture.  
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The DVD Camcorder may get damaged if it gets wet. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be  
repaired.  
A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the DVD Camcorder.  
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When you move the DVD Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the  
winter.)  
When you move the DVD Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the  
summer.)  
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug  
shall be readily operable.  
Notices regarding Copyright (VP-DC161i/DC161Wi/DC161WBi/DC163i/DC165Wi/DC165WBi only)  
Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.  
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung  
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.  
Servicing & Replacement Parts  
Do not attempt to service this DVD Camcorder yourself.  
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Features  
DVD Disc Camcorder  
DVD-VIDEO recording with 8cm DVD-RW/+RW/DVD-  
R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs.  
Various Digital Effects  
The Digital Effects allow you to give your recordings a  
special look.  
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High Power Zoom Lens  
Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 33x Zoom Lens.  
Back Light Compensation (BLC)  
The BLC function compensates for the bright background  
behind a subject you’re recording.  
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USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface  
without an add-on card.  
Program AE  
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed  
and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be  
recorded.  
Photo Capture  
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(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
The Photo Capture function lets you capture the scene  
you want while the disc is in play, and save as a still  
image on a Memory Card.  
Digital Still Camera Function  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
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Using a Memory Card, you can easily record and  
playback standard photo images.  
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You can transfer standard photo images on a  
Memory Card to your PC using the USB interface.  
1200x Digital Zoom  
Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its  
original size.  
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Moving Image Recording  
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(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
Moving image recording makes it possible to record video  
onto a Memory Card.  
Colour TFT LCD  
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp  
images as well as the ability to review your recordings  
immediately. Also 2.7 inch Wide LCD. (VP-DC161W(i)/  
DC161WB(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only).  
Multi Memory Card Slot  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
Multi Memory Card slot that is compatible with Memory  
Stick (Duo), Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.  
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)  
The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing  
unstable images particularly at high magnification.  
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Multi OSD Language  
You can select the desired OSD language from OSD list.  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Usable Discs  
Usable discs and logos  
DVD-R / DVD-RW (8cm)  
DVD+RW (8cm)  
DVD+ReWritable  
DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) (8cm)  
DVD+R DL  
Unusable Discs  
You may not use 12cm CD/DVD discs.  
Unusable 3 1/2inch (8cm) discs.  
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CD  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
DVD-ROM  
DVD+R (Single Layer)  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R(Dual Layer)  
Floppy Disk, MO, MD, iD, LD  
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Notes  
We are not responsible for data loss on a disc.  
You may not be able to play discs recorded from a PC or DVD recorder. When such a case occurs, the message,  
Bad Disc! may be displayed.  
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We do not warranty any damage or loss incurred due to recording and playback failure caused by disc or card malfunction.  
We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited material and/or  
damage to the recorder arising from the misuse of discs.  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Disc Type Description  
Disc Type  
Mode  
DVD-R (8cm)  
DVD+R DL (8cm)  
DVD-RW (8cm)  
VR (Video Recording)  
DVD+RW (8cm)  
1.4G  
Auto  
O
2.6G  
Auto  
O
Video  
1.4G  
Capacity  
1.4G  
1.4G  
Formatting a new disc page 41  
Recording page 43  
Rewrite  
O
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O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
Playback on other DVD Players  
(Finalize ) page 82  
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X
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X
X
O
O
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O
Playback on other DVD Recorders page 83  
O
Additional recording after finalisation (Unfinalize)  
page 84  
Editing page 72  
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Reusing a disc by formatting (Format) page 81  
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O: possible / X: not possible / -: not needed  
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.  
When loading a DVD+RW disc you must format it.  
We cannot guarantee that you will be able to play back in all other manufacturer’s DVD Camcorders, DVD Players/  
Recorders, or PC’s. For compatibility information, please refer to the manual of the device you wish to play back on.  
Discs must be finalised before they can be played on standard DVD Players/Recorders.  
Refer to the page 12 for Finalised disc compatibility.  
You can play back DVD+RW discs on DVD Players/Recorders without finalising them.  
DVD+RW discs do not need to be Finalised/Unfinalised.  
When formatting a recorded disc, the data recorded on the disc is deleted and disc capacity is restored, enabling you to  
re-use the disc.  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
How to use the DVD Camcorder easily  
You can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder, most DVD players, and PCs after  
finalising the disc.  
Step 1  
Inserting and Formatting a Disc  
Selecting the desired disc and disc formatting page 41  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Recording the Desired Image  
Editing Recorded Images  
You may edit only in DVD-RW (VR Mode). page 72  
Playing the finalised disc  
Step 4  
Finalising a Disc  
Disc Type  
Mode  
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Player/Recorder  
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Discs must be finalised before they can be played on standard  
DVD Players/Recorders.  
You may play back DVD+RW discs on other devices without  
finalising them.  
DVD-R/+R DL  
DVD Player, DVD Recorder  
DVD Player, DVD Recorder  
Video  
DVD-RW  
DVD Recorder that supports  
DVD-RW VR mode.  
VR  
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Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD Players/Recorders.  
For compatibility details, refer to your DVD Players/  
Recorder’s owner’s manual.  
You can play back DVD+RW discs on other DVD Players/  
Recorders without finalising them.  
Step 5  
Playback on a DVD Camcorder, DVD Player/Recorder, or PC  
DVD-RW(VR mode): You may play back only on DVD Recorders  
that support DVD-RW VR mode. page 83  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder  
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD Camcorder.  
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
(SB-LSM80)  
2. AC Power Adapter  
(AA-E9 TYPE)  
3. Multi-AV Cable  
Basic Accessories  
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)  
2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE)  
3. Multi-AV Cable  
4. Instruction Book  
5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/  
DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) and Clock.  
(TYPE: CR2025)  
4. Instruction Book  
5. Lithium Batteries (CR2025)  
6. Remote Control  
6. Remote Control  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
7. USB Cable  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
8. Software CD  
7. USB Cable  
8. Software CD  
9. Lens Cover  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
(DV Media PRO)  
9. Lens Cover  
10. Lens Cover Strap  
11. 8cm DVD-RW Disc  
10. Lens Cover Strap  
11. 8cm DVD-RW Disc  
12. Carrying Case  
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
Optional Accessory  
12. Carrying Case  
Note  
Parts and accessories are available at your local  
Samsung dealer.  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Front & Left View  
7. QUICK MENU Button  
1. ACCESS Indicator  
2. OPEN Switch  
8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)  
9. EASY.Q Button  
3. Lens  
10. TFT LCD Screen  
4. LED LIGHT  
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
5. Remote Sensor  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
6. Internal MIC  
1. ACCESS Indicator page 40  
2. OPEN Switch page 40  
3. Lens  
6. Internal MIC  
7. QUICK MENU Button page 27  
8. Joystick (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) page 26  
9. EASY.Q Button page 44  
4. LED LIGHT  
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 49  
10. TFT LCD Screen  
5. Remote Sensor  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Left Side View  
1. MENU Button  
2. DISPLAY Button  
7. Charging Indicator  
3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD)  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
8. Jack Cover  
4. Built-In Speaker  
9. USB Jack  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
10. Multi cable Jack  
5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. Button  
11. DC IN Jack  
6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT  
(VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
12. VOL (-/+) Button  
6. COLOR NITE  
(VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i) only)  
13. Function Buttons (below)  
1. MENU Button  
2. DISPLAY Button page 29  
11. DC IN Jack  
12. VOL (-/+) Button  
3. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) 13. Function Buttons  
4. Built-In Speaker  
M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode  
<M.Player Mode>  
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Mode  
5. MF/AF/MULTI DISP. Button page 52/95  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
<Player Mode> <Camera Mode>  
Button  
6. C.NITE/LED LIGHT (VP-DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 49  
6. COLOR NITE (VP-DC161(i)/DC161W(i)/DC161WB(i)/DC163(i) only) page 48  
7. Charging Indicator  
Photo image Moving image  
Backward Search/  
Skip  
Forward Search/  
Backward  
Skip  
Backward  
Search  
Forward  
Search  
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Forward Skip  
Skip  
Play/Still  
8. Jack Cover  
  
FADE  
BLC  
Slide Show  
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Play/Still  
Stop  
9. USB Jack (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
10. Multi cable Jack  
Stop  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Right & Top View  
1. PHOTO Button  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
7. Zoom Lever  
8. Disc Cover  
2. Focus Adjustment Knob  
3. Viewfinder  
4. External MIC Jack  
5. Power Switch  
9. Hand Strap  
6. Start/Stop Button  
1. PHOTO Button  
5. Power Switch (ON/OFF/  
(Camera)/  
(Player))  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) page 103  
2. Focus Adjustment Knob page 38  
3. Viewfinder  
6. Start/Stop Button  
7. Zoom Lever  
8. Disc Cover  
4. External MIC Jack  
9. Hand Strap  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Rear & Bottom View  
3. MULTI CARD SLOT (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
4. Battery Release switch  
2. Tripod Receptacle  
1. Lithium Battery Cover  
5. Hand Strap Hook  
1. Lithium Battery Cover  
2. Tripod Receptacle  
Usable Memory Cards (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
3. MULTI CARD SLOT  
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
4. Battery Release switch  
5. Hand Strap Hook  
Memory Stick  
Memory Stick PRO  
SD  
MMC  
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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder  
Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
8. PHOTO  
1. START/STOP  
2. DISPLAY  
9. W/T (Zoom)  
3.  
4.  
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(Skip)  
10.  
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(Search)  
(Stop)  
11. |  
(Slow)  
5. (Play/Still)  
12. Q-MENU  
6. MENU  
7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK  
1. START/STOP  
2. DISPLAY page 29  
8. PHOTO page 94  
9. W/T (Zoom) page 45  
3.  
4.  
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(Stop)  
(Skip)  
10.  
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  
11. | (Slow)  
5. (Play/Still)  
12. Q-MENU  
  
6. MENU  
7. Up( )/Down( )/Left( )/Right( )/OK  
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Preparation  
Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover  
It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.  
The Hand Strap enables you to:  
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Hold the DVD Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.  
Press the [Zoom] lever and [Start/Stop] button without having to change the position of your hand.  
Hand Strap  
1. Pull and open the Hand Strap and release the Hand Strap.  
Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook.  
2. Insert your hand into the Hand Strap and adjust its length.  
3. Close the Hand Strap.  
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Lens Cover  
1. Hook up the Lens Cover with the Lens Cover Strap as illustrated.  
2. Pull and open the Hand Strap and release the Hand Strap.  
3. Hook up the Lens Cover Strap to the Hand Strap and adjust it following  
the steps as described for the Hand Strap.  
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4. Close the Hand Strap.  
Installing the Lens Cover after Operation  
Press buttons on both sides of the Lens Cover, then insert it so it covers the  
DVD Camcorder Lens.  
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Preparation  
Lithium Battery Installation  
Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal Clock  
1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the DVD Camcorder.  
2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the DVD Camcorder.  
3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder, with the  
positive (+) terminal face up.  
Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery.  
4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover.  
Installing the Lithium Battery in the Remote Control (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)  
1. Turn the battery holder counterclockwise (as indicated with [ ] mark),  
using your fingernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens.  
2. Insert the battery while the positive (+) terminal faces down and press it  
firmly until you hear locking sound.  
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Battery  
Holder  
3. Place the battery holder to match its [ ] mark with the [ ] mark on the  
remote control, and turn the battery holder clockwise to fix it.  
Precautions regarding the Lithium Battery  
1. The Lithium Battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the Battery Pack or AC Power  
adapter is removed.  
2. The Lithium Battery for the DVD Camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.  
3. When the Lithium Battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display 12:00 01.JAN.2006 when you set the  
Date/Time to On. When this occurs, replace the Lithium Battery with a new one (type CR2025).  
4. There is a danger of explosion if Lithium Battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
Warning: Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
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