Samsung SC-D457 Instructions d'exploitation Page 1

Digital Video CamcorderSC-D453/D455/D457[ ENGLISH ]AF Auto FocusCCD Charge Coupled DeviceLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayOwner's Instruction BookBefore

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety InstructionsPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hing

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode÷ The Protectionfunction works only in M.Player mode.÷ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.If

Digital Still Camera ModeUsing Quick Menu: Protect+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.+ Quick menu pr

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode÷ The Delete function works only in M.Player mode.÷ You can erase the still images and moving images recorded on t

Digital Still Camera ModeUsing Quick Menu: Delete+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.+ Quick menu pro

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode+ The Format function works only in M.Player mode.+ You can use the memory format functions to completely delete a

Digital Still Camera Mode[ENGLISH+ Youcan record video with audio on the Memory Card.+ The screen format of the video to be recorded is 720x480.÷ The

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode÷ The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.÷ You can play the moving picture images onthe Memory Ca

Digital Still Camera ModeUsing Quick Menu: M.Play Select+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.+ Quick m

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode+ This function works only in Player mode.+ You can record still images from a cassetteon a Memory Card.+ If you w

Digital Still Camera Mode[ ENGLISH ]+ The Photo Copy function works only in Player mode.+ Youcan copy still images recorded with the photo function on

Notes and Safety Instructions[ENGLISHTelevision programs,video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized c

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode+ The Copy to function works only in M.Player mode.+ You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory Card

Digital Still Camera Mode[ENGLISH÷ The Print Mark function works only in M.Player mode.÷ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera ModeUsing Quick Menu: Print Mark+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.+

[ ENGLISH ]PictBridge TMPrinting Your Pictures - Using the PictBridge'M÷ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in M.Player mode.÷ By connecting the Cam

[ ENGLISH ]PictBridge TMSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option4. Move the Menu selectorto the left or right to select Date/Time, then press theMenuselec

Maintenance[ ENGLISH ]+ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.+ When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack, leaving the pack

[ ENGLISH ]MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display

Maintenance[ENGLISH+ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.+ Before using yourCamcorder abroad, check the following items.Powe

[ ENGLISH ]Troubleshooting÷ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and

TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player ModesDisplay Blinking Informsthat..i ActionNoMernoryCard! slow There is no Memory Card inthe C

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety Instructions• Besure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG r

[ ENGLISH ]Troubleshooting÷ if these instructions do not solve your problem,contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.Symptom ' Expl

[ ENGLISH ]SpecificationsSystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable cassetteTape speedTape recording timeFF/REW timeImage de

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Warranty (SEA users only)[ ENGLISH ]SAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG ElectronicsAmerica Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective ma

[ ENGLISH ]THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:SERVICE DIVISION400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864)*Sa

Notes and Safety Instructions[ENGLISHDo not film with the camera lens pointingdirectly at the sun.Directsunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Dev

[ ENGLISH ]Notes and Safety Instructions1. The camcorder's built-in lithium battery maintainsthe clock function and user settings, even if the ba

Getting to Know Your Camcorder[ENGLISH• Multi OSD LanguageYou can select the desired OSD language among English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Por

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your CamcorderMake sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digitalvideo camera.Basic Accessories1.

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your Camcorder1. Lens -- 6. EASY.Q button2, LED Light(SC-D455/D457 only) 7. TFT LCD Screen3. Remote Sensor(SC-D457 only) 8.

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your Camcorder1. Speaker3. DISPLAY4. Focus Adjustment Knob5. Viewfinder6. Function buttonso_o7. COLOR NITE!PB ZOOM1. Speake

Getting to Know Your Camcorder[ENGLISH1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF)2. MENU button --6. TAPE EJECTZoom LeverPHOTO buttonExternal MIC3. StartJStopbutton _4.

[ ENGLISH ]Notices and Safety Instructions[_,II.lJI i [o] _IRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE

[ ENGLISH ]Getting to Know Your CamcorderRea _tto_ Vie ...4. Battery Release1. Memory Card Slot2. Charging indicator --3. Tripod Receptacle1. Memor

Getting to Know Your Camcorder[ ENGLISH ]1. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER4. ZERO MEMORY5. PHOTO SEARCH6. A.DUB7. bl' (FF)8. <4 (REW)9. • (PL

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap hasbeen correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.The Hand strapenab

Preparation[ENGLISHBattery Installationfor the Remote Control+ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:You purchase the Camcorder.The r

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your Camcorder.The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor re

Preparation[ENGLISH+ The amount of continuous recording time available depends onThe type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.How often the

[ ENGLISH ]PreparationTable of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.+ if you dose the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfin

Preparation[ ENGLISH ]Battery Level DisplayThe battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20

[ ENGLISH ]Preparation1. BatteryLevel (see page23)2. DigitalEffectsmode(seepage 64)3. EASY.O(see page40)4. DIS (seepage 60)5. ProgramAE(see page62)6.

Preparation[ ENGLISH ]1. Photo Quality2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator3. Image CounterTotalnumber of recordable still images.4. Image Recordingand Load

[ ENGLISH ]Notices and Safety InstructionsVENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation toensure reliable operation of th

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting+ The Language function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.•;. Select the appropriate OSD Language among Englis

System Menu Setting[ENGLISH+ Clock setup works in CameraJPlayer/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.+ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.Before recor

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting+ The Remotefunction works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.4, The Remote option allows you to enable or disable th

System Menu Setting[ENGLISH+ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.•;, Youcan turn the Beep Sound on or off. When on, eac

[ ENGLISH ]System Menu Setting+ The ShutterSound function works in both Player and M.Cam modes.+ You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on, a

System Menu Setting[ENGLISH+ Before you begin: Make sure that there is no tape inserted in the Camcorder. (See page 36)4, Demonstration automatically

[ ENGLISH ]Display Menu Setting+ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.4, Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid

Display Menu Setting[ ENGLISH ]+ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.4, The Date and Time are automatically recorded on

[ ENGLISH ]Display Menu Setting+ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.4, You can select the output path of the OSD (On S

Basic Recording[ENGLISH+ The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.Adjusting the FocusThe focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables

[ ENGLISH ]Notices and Safety Instructions14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightningstorm or when it is left unattended a

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction.÷ D

Basic Recording[ENGLISH+ While recording, it isvery important to hold the Camcorder correctly.•;, Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.1. General recording.2. Downwa

Basic Recording[ENGLISH1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)Insert a cassette. (see page 36)

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The EASY.Qmodeworks only in Camera mode.+ The EASY.Qmode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings.1,2.3.4,5.Setthe

[ ENGLISH ]Basic RecordingWhen a Cassetteis loaded and the Camco[der is left in STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used,it will Switch of

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording÷ The Zero Memory function works in both Camera and Player modes.÷ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to

Basic Recording[ ENGLISH ]+ The Self Timer function works only in Camera mode.•=, When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the reco

[ ENGLISH ]Basic Recording+ The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.4, Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size o

Basic Recording![ENGLISH+ The Tele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode.4, Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 in

Notices and Safety Instructions22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.23. If

[ ENGLISH ]Basic RecordingUsing Quick Menu: Tele Macro÷ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.÷ Quick men

Basic Recording[ ENGLISH ]+ The Fade function works only in Camera mode.+ Youcan give your recording a professional look by using special effectssuch

[ ENGLISH ]Basic RecordingBLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:The subject is

Basic Recording[ENGLISH÷ Color Nite function works only in Camera mode.÷ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowingyou to record slow movingobjects.÷ C

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingMain MenuCamera Program AE Selecting the Program AE Function t,/White Balance Setting White Balance t,/Digital Effect Set

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording_ Available modeMain Menu Sub Menu ' FunctionsCamera Player M.CamDisplay LCD BrightLCD ColorDate/rimeTV DisplaySyste

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingFunction availability in each Modeequested Digitalfunctions Digital EffectseDiS Digital Zoom PHOTO Color Mite 16:9 Emboss

Advanced Recording[ENGLISH+ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.4, This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard pl

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.4 This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit

Advanced Recording[ENGLISH+ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes.Usethe WindCut when recordingin windyplacessuc

[ ENGLISH ]ContentsFeatures ...

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The ShutterSpeed function works only in Camera mode.+ The Exposurefunction works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.+ Quick

Advanced Recording[ENGLISH+ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.+ In most situations, it is better to use the au

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.+ The White Balance is a recording function that preser

Advanced RecordingUsing Quick Menu: White Balance+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu selector.+ Quick menu provides e

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The DiS function works only in Camera mode.+ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shak

Advanced RecordingUsing Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The ProgramAE function works only in Camera mode.4, The ProgramAE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture

Advanced RecordingSetting the ProgramAE1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Modeswitch to TAPE.3. Press the MENU button.• The menu list will a

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced Recording+ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.+ The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingSelecting the Digital Effects1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Modeswitch to TAPE.3. Press the MENU button.• T

Contents[ ENGLISH ]Using the Viewfinder ...

[ ENGLISH ]Advanced RecordingI ENGLISH I+ Zoom works only in Camera mode.Selecting the Digital Zoom+ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up t

Advanced Recording[ENGLISH+ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode.1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Modeswitch to TAPE.3. Press t

[ ENGLISH ]Playback+ The Playback function works only in Player mode.4, You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.1. Setthe Power switch

Playback[ENGLISH+ The Speaker works only in Player mode.+ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you will hear recorded sound fromthe built-in Spea

[ ENGLISH ]Playback+ The Playback function works only in Player mode.Playback on the LCD Screen+ It is easier to view a tape using the LCD screen as o

PlaybackConnecting to a TV which has noAudio and Video Input Jacks+ Youcan connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.[ ENGLISH ]1. Connect the Camc

[ ENGLISH ]Playback+ This function works only in Player mode.+ The PLAY,STILL, STOP,FF and REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote con

PlaybackFrame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SC-D457 only)Press the EADV button on the remote control while in still mode.The Video advances f

[ ENGLISH ]Playback+ The PB ZOOM function works in Player mode.+ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify the playback or still image.1. Setthe Pow

Playback[ENGLISH+ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode.+ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources and display it o

[ ENGLISH ]ContentsApplying Digital Effects ...

[ ENGLISH ]Playback+ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode.+ You cannot dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.+ You can

Playback[ENGLISH1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Modeswitch to TAPE.@3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.4. Move the Menu

[ ENGLISH ]IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)• Connecting to other DV standard products.A standard DV co

IEEE 1394 Data TransferSystem Requirements• CPU: faster Intel® Pentium IllTM 450MHz compatible.• Operating system:Windows®98SE, ME, XP,Mac OS (9.1-10.

[ ENGLISH ]USB InterfaceTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection÷ The camcorder supports both USBI.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the P

USB Interface[ ENGLISH ]Selecting the USB Device+ The USB Connect function works only in M.Player mode.+ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Cam

[ ENGLISH ]USB InterfaceSetting the USB Communication Speed+ USB Version function works only in M.Cam and M.Player modes.4, To ensure proper communica

USB Interface[ENGLISH+ Toplay back MPEG4 movies recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transferred through the USB connection on aPC, the Video C

[ ENGLISH ]USB InterfaceUsing the PC Camera Function+ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be inst

[ ENGLISH ]USB InterfaceUsing the USB Streaming Function+ Touse USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in

[ ENGLISH ]ContentsSelecting the image Quality ...

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode÷ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera.Memory Stick Functions• Recording still images

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera ModeInserting and Ejectingthe Memory CardInserting the Memory Card1. Set the Power switch to OFF.2. Remove the Lithium

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera ModeStructure of Foldersand Files on the Memory Card+ The still images that you recorded are saved in a JPEG file form

Digital Still Camera Mode[ ENGLISH ]+ Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes. (SC-D455: 32MB/SC-D457: 64MB)÷ Images ca

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode+ Photo Qualityfunction works in Player/M.Cam modes.+ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.S

Digital Still Camera ModeUsing Quick Menu: Photo Quality+ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Menu selector.+ Quick menu pro

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode÷ File Number setting works only in M.Cam mode.÷ File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded

Digital Still Camera Mode[ ENGLISH ]+ You may take still images in M.Cam mode and store the images on the Memory Card.This function is useful when you

[ ENGLISH ]Digital Still Camera Mode+ This function works only in M.Player mode.You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card.÷ B

Digital Still Camera ModeTo view the Multi Display1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Modeswitch to MEMORY.• The last recorded imageappears.[