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Digital Video Camcorder
SC-D453/D455/D457
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please readthis
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
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I US PATENT 4415844 I
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[ ENGLISH ] Notices and Safety Instructions [_,II.lJI i [o] _I This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
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[ ENGLISH ] Notices and Safety Instructions VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sof
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[ ENGLISH ] Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. cable system. b. If any liquid has been spi
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[ ENGLISH ] Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. should be use
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[ ENGLISH ] Contents Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Front & Left Vie
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[ ENGLISH ] Contents Using the Viewfinder .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Inserting and
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[ ENGLISH ] Contents Applying Digital Effects ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Selecting the Digital Effects ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Zooming In and
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[ ENGLISH ] Contents Selecting the image Quality ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Select the image Quality ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Number of images on
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[ ENGLISH ] Notes and Safety Instructions 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 Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording usingthe LCD screen. • Open the LCD screen with your finger. oo 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 5. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the left. 6. Recording
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[ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Television programs,video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program 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. 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Camcorde
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[ ENGLISH ] Notes and Safety Instructions • Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer. • Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. • To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. • If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself
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[ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Do not film with the camera lens pointingdirectly at the sun. Directsunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damagethe inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder. 3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder ma
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[ ENGLISH ] Notes and Safety Instructions 1. The camcorder's built-in lithium battery maintainsthe clock function and user settings, even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 3 months under normal operation from the time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time indicator will display "12:00 AM JAN. 1,2005" when you set the DATE/TIME to On. When this occurs, connect the camcorder to power to f
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[ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder • Multi OSD Language You can select the desired OSD language among English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Dutch. • Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKTM: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit variou
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[ ENGLISH ] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digitalvideo camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) "1. Lith_ry Pack] 2. AC(AA_E8PowerTYPE)Adapter 3. AC Cor_ 3. AC Cord AD39-00076A AD43-00136A J AD44-00090A 1 4. Multi-AVCable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) MultI-AVCable Instruction Book 5. InstructionBook (AudioNidedS-Video Cable 6. USB Cable &2 J 7. Software CD " . /6. USB Cable AD39-00
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[ ENGLISH ] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1. Lens -- 6. EASY.Q button 2, LED Light (SC-D455/D457 only) 7. TFT LCD Screen 3. Remote Sensor (SC-D457 only) 8. IEEE1394 Jack 4. Hand Strap 9. USB Jack 5. Internal MIC 10. AV/S-Video Jack 11. Jack Cover 1. Lens 5. Internal MIC 9. USBJack 2. LED Light (see page 49) 6. EASY.Q button 10. AV/S-VideoJack (SC-D455/D457only) (see page 40) 11. Jack Cover 3. Remote Sensor 7. TFT LCD Screen (SC-D457only) 8. IEEE1394 Jack 4. Hand Strap Hook
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[ ENGLISH ] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 4. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. Viewfinder 6. Function buttons 1. Speaker o_o 3. DISPLAY 7. COLOR NITE!PB ZOOM 6. Function buttons 1. Speaker PLAYER CAMERA 2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) EAS_Q REC SEARCH - 44 : REW 3. DISPLAY(see page 25) REC SEARCH + :FF 4. Focus Adjustment Knob I,,/11 : PLAY/STILL FADE 5. Viewflnder LTi • : STOP BLC 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM (see page 49/74)
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[ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) Zoom Lever 2. MENU button -- PHOTO button External MIC 3. StartJStopbutton _ 4. PowerSwitch 5. DC Jack 6. TAPE EJECT 1. Menu Selector(VOL/MF) 2. MENU button 7. Zoom Lever 8. PHOTO button 3. Start/Stop button (see page 67) 4. Power Switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 9. External MIC 5. DC Jack 10. Cassette Door
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[ ENGLISH ] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rea _tto_ Vie ...... 4. Battery Release 1. Memory Card Slot 2. Charging indicator -- 3. Tripod Receptacle 1. Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) 2. Charging indicator SC-D453 only SC-D455/D457 only 3. Tripod Receptacle Memory Stick Memory Stick 4. Battery Release Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC
