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* Samsung Electronics' Internet Home Page http://www.samsung.com Digital Video Camcorder SC-D453/D455/D457 Features 2 Notes and Safety Instructions 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder...........4 Playback 7 Basic Recording 8 Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9
* Samsung Electronics' Internet Home Page http://www.samsung.com Digital Video Camcorder SC-D453/D455/D457 Features 2 Notes and Safety Instructions 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder...........4 Playback 7 Basic Recording 8 Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9
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... Back Light Compensation (BLC) The BLC function compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images, particularly at high magnification. Built-in Memory (SC-D455/D457 only) You can use digital still camera functions without an add-on the Memory Card to transmit DV data) high speed data... with sound, while in your PC using the built-in memory installed in camera mode. 900x Digital Zoom The 900x Digital Zoom allows you can be filmed. Multi Memory Card Slot (SC-D455/D457 only) Multi Memory Card slot is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used ...
... Back Light Compensation (BLC) The BLC function compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images, particularly at high magnification. Built-in Memory (SC-D455/D457 only) You can use digital still camera functions without an add-on the Memory Card to transmit DV data) high speed data... with sound, while in your PC using the built-in memory installed in camera mode. 900x Digital Zoom The 900x Digital Zoom allows you can be filmed. Multi Memory Card Slot (SC-D455/D457 only) Multi Memory Card slot is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used ...
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...rain, sea water, and any way. 2. To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the Battery pack is activated, leave the Camcorder for at a SAMSUNG retailer. - Dropping the Battery pack may get wet. When you need to be - Notes regarding the Battery pack When the battery reaches... the end of its life, please contact your Camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for example: - If the Camcorder gets wet, it ...
...rain, sea water, and any way. 2. To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the Battery pack is activated, leave the Camcorder for at a SAMSUNG retailer. - Dropping the Battery pack may get wet. When you need to be - Notes regarding the Battery pack When the battery reaches... the end of its life, please contact your Camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for example: - If the Camcorder gets wet, it ...
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... Ion Battery Pack 2. USB Cable 7. Software CD 4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) 8. Memory Stick Basic Accessories 1. LED Light (SC-D455/D457 only) 3. EASY.Q button 7. Hand Strap Hook 5. IEEE1394 Jack 9. Lens Cover Strap 10. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable...) 5. Jack Cover 1. Jack Cover Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. AC cord 5. Lithium Battery for Remote Control. (...
... Ion Battery Pack 2. USB Cable 7. Software CD 4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable) 8. Memory Stick Basic Accessories 1. LED Light (SC-D455/D457 only) 3. EASY.Q button 7. Hand Strap Hook 5. IEEE1394 Jack 9. Lens Cover Strap 10. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable...) 5. Jack Cover 1. Jack Cover Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. AC cord 5. Lithium Battery for Remote Control. (...
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...DISPLAY Right & Top View 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 2. DC Jack 4. REV FWD S.SHOW(SLIDE SHOW) MULTI 6. Zoom Lever 8. PHOTO button 9. Speaker 2. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. TAPE EJECT 7. External MIC 10. Cassette Door 1. Start/Stop ...: STOP CAMERA EASY.Q REC SEARCH - External MIC 10. REC SEARCH + FADE BLC 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM 1. PHOTO button 9. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Viewfinder 6. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM M.Player - Zoom Lever 8. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 2. Function buttons FADE BLC S.SHOW MULTI REC SEARCH 7. Speaker 2....
...DISPLAY Right & Top View 1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 2. DC Jack 4. REV FWD S.SHOW(SLIDE SHOW) MULTI 6. Zoom Lever 8. PHOTO button 9. Speaker 2. Focus Adjustment Knob 5. TAPE EJECT 7. External MIC 10. Cassette Door 1. Start/Stop ...: STOP CAMERA EASY.Q REC SEARCH - External MIC 10. REC SEARCH + FADE BLC 7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM 1. PHOTO button 9. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Viewfinder 6. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM M.Player - Zoom Lever 8. Menu Selector (VOL/MF) 2. Function buttons FADE BLC S.SHOW MULTI REC SEARCH 7. Speaker 2....
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...RESET button 4. DISPLAY 17. PHOTO 2. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Zoom 18. Memory Card Slot 2. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) 5. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) SC-D453 only SC-D455/D457 only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick...14. (SLOW) 15. DISPLAY 6 Memory Card Slot 2. DATE/TIME 16. Tripod Receptacle 1. X2 15. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Zoom 16. RESET button Remote Control (SC-D457 only) 1. F. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) 11. DATE/TIME 14...
...RESET button 4. DISPLAY 17. PHOTO 2. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Zoom 18. Memory Card Slot 2. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) 5. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card) SC-D453 only SC-D455/D457 only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick...14. (SLOW) 15. DISPLAY 6 Memory Card Slot 2. DATE/TIME 16. Tripod Receptacle 1. X2 15. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Zoom 16. RESET button Remote Control (SC-D457 only) 1. F. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) 11. DATE/TIME 14...
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... jack: Audio(R) 2. Video input-Yellow S-Video input Audio input(left )-White Audio input (right)-Red DV USB AV/ S Audio/Video/ S-Video Camcorder Connecting to the viewfinder when in Player mode. Set the Power switch to your TV with the Multi-AV cable. s If a tape reaches its ... 2. Playback on both the TV and VCR. S-Video input TV Video input-Yellow Audio input (left )-White VCR Audio input(right)-Red DV Camcorder USB AV/ S TV Audio/Video/ S-Video 3. Connect a TV to obtain better quality pictures if you will rewind automatically. Playback ✤ ...
... jack: Audio(R) 2. Video input-Yellow S-Video input Audio input(left )-White Audio input (right)-Red DV USB AV/ S Audio/Video/ S-Video Camcorder Connecting to the viewfinder when in Player mode. Set the Power switch to your TV with the Multi-AV cable. s If a tape reaches its ... 2. Playback on both the TV and VCR. S-Video input TV Video input-Yellow Audio input (left )-White VCR Audio input(right)-Red DV Camcorder USB AV/ S TV Audio/Video/ S-Video 3. Connect a TV to obtain better quality pictures if you will rewind automatically. Playback ✤ ...
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... Make sure the image you are finished recording to CAMERA. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. 5. Basic Recording Making your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Center. 8 s Open the LCD screen. Insert the cleaning tape. 4. Release the write protection tab to... 3. Set the Mode switch to PLAYER. 2. Press the (STOP) button after the cleaning, consult your First Recording 1.Connect a power source to the Camcorder. 1 2 (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. 2.Remove the Lens cover. 3.Set the Power switch to prevent unnecessary battery...
... Make sure the image you are finished recording to CAMERA. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. 5. Basic Recording Making your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Center. 8 s Open the LCD screen. Insert the cleaning tape. 4. Release the write protection tab to... 3. Set the Mode switch to PLAYER. 2. Press the (STOP) button after the cleaning, consult your First Recording 1.Connect a power source to the Camcorder. 1 2 (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. 2.Remove the Lens cover. 3.Set the Power switch to prevent unnecessary battery...
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... tape is brought directly from recording. If you want to record. R * If unresolved contact your local Samsung service center. Moisture Condensation ✤ If the Camcorder is protected from a cold place to print an image that was edited on the lens. If this... Card is a problem with a moisture sensor to a charged one. Protect ! Tape end ! Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Now Formatting... ! Try another camcorder, has a different format, or was made with the paper.
... tape is brought directly from recording. If you want to record. R * If unresolved contact your local Samsung service center. Moisture Condensation ✤ If the Camcorder is protected from a cold place to print an image that was edited on the lens. If this... Card is a problem with a moisture sensor to a charged one. Protect ! Tape end ! Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Now Formatting... ! Try another camcorder, has a different format, or was made with the paper.
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...Fije el mes, día, hora y minutos siguiendo el mismo I El mes parpadeará. 7. will be Adjust Select MENU Exit I If the built-in the camcorder. Pulse el Selector de menú tras fijar los minutos. To exit, press the MENU button. [ Notes ] I After the Lithium battery loses its charge ... 12 : 00 AM hasta fijar el año y pulse el Selector de menú. Demonstration procedimiento que para el año. If you don't use the camcorder for setting the year. 8. Para salir, pulse el botón MENU. [ Notas ] I Si no se instala la batería de litio, no utiliza...
...Fije el mes, día, hora y minutos siguiendo el mismo I El mes parpadeará. 7. will be Adjust Select MENU Exit I If the built-in the camcorder. Pulse el Selector de menú tras fijar los minutos. To exit, press the MENU button. [ Notes ] I After the Lithium battery loses its charge ... 12 : 00 AM hasta fijar el año y pulse el Selector de menú. Demonstration procedimiento que para el año. If you don't use the camcorder for setting the year. 8. Para salir, pulse el botón MENU. [ Notas ] I Si no se instala la batería de litio, no utiliza...
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... ] I En este intervalo no puede grabarse con una imagen fija en la tarjeta de memoria. 1. I Still images are using the remote control. (SC-D457 only) ✤ Audio will not be stored depends on the Memory Card. Tras encuadrar el objeto que se va a grabar, pulse 46 1min .... I Taking another picture within a few seconds. Set the Power switch to MEMORY. 3. I The number of still images that can take photos using the Camcorder. ✤ You can be recorded with a Still image onto the Memory Card. 3 1. I La imagen se captura y se guarda en la tarjeta de...
... ] I En este intervalo no puede grabarse con una imagen fija en la tarjeta de memoria. 1. I Still images are using the remote control. (SC-D457 only) ✤ Audio will not be stored depends on the Memory Card. Tras encuadrar el objeto que se va a grabar, pulse 46 1min .... I Taking another picture within a few seconds. Set the Power switch to MEMORY. 3. I The number of still images that can take photos using the Camcorder. ✤ You can be recorded with a Still image onto the Memory Card. 3 1. I La imagen se captura y se guarda en la tarjeta de...
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ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ESPAÑOL VIDEOCÁMARA FABRICADA POR: *Samsung Electronics' Internet Home Page United States United Kingdom France Australia Germany Sweden Poland Canada Panama Italia Spain http://www.samsungusa.com http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.com/au http://www.samsung.de http://www...
ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ESPAÑOL VIDEOCÁMARA FABRICADA POR: *Samsung Electronics' Internet Home Page United States United Kingdom France Australia Germany Sweden Poland Canada Panama Italia Spain http://www.samsungusa.com http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.com/au http://www.samsung.de http://www...
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... Manipulez l'écran ACL avec précaution, comme le montre l'illustration. Standard recording using the LCD screen. Over rotation may cause damage to the Camcorder. 1. Recording when looking at the LCD 4 screen from the front. 5. Enregistrement normal à l'aide de l'écran ACL. Enregistrement en regardant l'écran ACL par...
... Manipulez l'écran ACL avec précaution, comme le montre l'illustration. Standard recording using the LCD screen. Over rotation may cause damage to the Camcorder. 1. Recording when looking at the LCD 4 screen from the front. 5. Enregistrement normal à l'aide de l'écran ACL. Enregistrement en regardant l'écran ACL par...
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...page 76) 7. (Av.Rapide) 8. (Ret.Rapide) 9. (Lecture) 10. / (Touches directionnelles) (voir page 72) 11. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. START/STOP 3. Zoom 18. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. PHOTO (voir page 67) 2. ZERO MEMORY (voir page 42) 5. DISPLAY 17 ZERO ...(FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) (see page 67) 2. DATE/TIME 16. Zoom 16. X2 15. Zoom 18. F. 00840D_usa_fre_1~25 2/25/05 5:58 PM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SC-D457 only) 1. START/STOP 3. PHOTO (see page 72) 11. SELF TIMER (see page 73) 12. ...
...page 76) 7. (Av.Rapide) 8. (Ret.Rapide) 9. (Lecture) 10. / (Touches directionnelles) (voir page 72) 11. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. START/STOP 3. Zoom 18. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. PHOTO (voir page 67) 2. ZERO MEMORY (voir page 42) 5. DISPLAY 17 ZERO ...(FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / (Direction) (see page 67) 2. DATE/TIME 16. Zoom 16. X2 15. Zoom 18. F. 00840D_usa_fre_1~25 2/25/05 5:58 PM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SC-D457 only) 1. START/STOP 3. PHOTO (see page 72) 11. SELF TIMER (see page 73) 12. ...
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... Menu selector. I You can set respective values. To exit, press the MENU button. 8 [ Notes ] I Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape. camcorder for setting the year. 8. Set the Mode switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 4 2. Pour quitter le menu, appuyez sur le bouton MENU. I The message Complete...et de l'heure. 1. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to 2037. Before recording, please set the Power Switch to the camcorder and set the Date/Time. ✤ Le réglage de l'horloge se fait en modes Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player. ✤ L'indication Date...
... Menu selector. I You can set respective values. To exit, press the MENU button. 8 [ Notes ] I Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape. camcorder for setting the year. 8. Set the Mode switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 4 2. Pour quitter le menu, appuyez sur le bouton MENU. I The message Complete...et de l'heure. 1. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to 2037. Before recording, please set the Power Switch to the camcorder and set the Date/Time. ✤ Le réglage de l'horloge se fait en modes Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player. ✤ L'indication Date...
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...monstration commence. 8. Placez l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA. 2. I If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY.Q, COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM) during the Demonstration mode, the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions. Déplacez le... Select MENU Exit Camera Mode Back Clock Set Beep Sound USB Version Language Demonstration Off On Move Select MENU Exit Samsung Camcorder is... [Digital Camcorder] Demonstration 1. Press the MENU button. 00840D_usa_fre_26~85 2/25/05 6:04 PM Page 31 ENGLISH System Menu Setting ...
...monstration commence. 8. Placez l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA. 2. I If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY.Q, COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM) during the Demonstration mode, the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions. Déplacez le... Select MENU Exit Camera Mode Back Clock Set Beep Sound USB Version Language Demonstration Off On Move Select MENU Exit Samsung Camcorder is... [Digital Camcorder] Demonstration 1. Press the MENU button. 00840D_usa_fre_26~85 2/25/05 6:04 PM Page 31 ENGLISH System Menu Setting ...
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...;glage de l'écran ACL ✤ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. ✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for LCD Bright and LCD Color between 0~35. Réglez l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA ou...
...;glage de l'écran ACL ✤ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. ✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for LCD Bright and LCD Color between 0~35. Réglez l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA ou...
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... l'affichage à l'écran (écran ACL/viseur/écran TV). 2. To exit, press the MENU button. 6 [ Note ] If a DV cable is connected to your camcorder, no OSD (On-screen Display) item is displayed on the LCD screen/Viewfinder/TV. 1. Pour activer la fonction d'affichage TV, déplacez le bouton Menu... Setting the TV Display ✤ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the Camcorder to turn the OSD on/off on the TV screen despite the TV Display has been set to On. On: The OSD appears in the...
... l'affichage à l'écran (écran ACL/viseur/écran TV). 2. To exit, press the MENU button. 6 [ Note ] If a DV cable is connected to your camcorder, no OSD (On-screen Display) item is displayed on the LCD screen/Viewfinder/TV. 1. Pour activer la fonction d'affichage TV, déplacez le bouton Menu... Setting the TV Display ✤ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the Camcorder to turn the OSD on/off on the TV screen despite the TV Display has been set to On. On: The OSD appears in the...
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...l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA. 3 I Make sure the battery level indicates that STBY is open(set to CAMERA. I Assurez-vous que la scène que vous souhaitez enregistrer apparaît sur l'écran ACL ou dans le viseur. To start recording, press the Start/Stop...STOP and Protection! I If the write protection tab of the cassette is displayed. 4 √ I Make sure the image you are finished recording to the Camcorder. (see page 20) 1 (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 36) 2. will be displayed. 00840D_usa_fre_26~85 2/25...
...l'interrupteur Power sur CAMERA. 3 I Make sure the battery level indicates that STBY is open(set to CAMERA. I Assurez-vous que la scène que vous souhaitez enregistrer apparaît sur l'écran ACL ou dans le viseur. To start recording, press the Start/Stop...STOP and Protection! I If the write protection tab of the cassette is displayed. 4 √ I Make sure the image you are finished recording to the Camcorder. (see page 20) 1 (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 36) 2. will be displayed. 00840D_usa_fre_26~85 2/25...
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...233;glées (voir page 33). 4. L'enregistrement débute avec application des réglages automatiques de base. 5. I Les fonctions Digital Zoom , Color Nite et Digital Effect ne sont pas disponibles en mode EASY.Q. 40 I Les réglages du mode EASY.Q sont effacés ...mode EASY.Q. I La fonction EASY.Q ne peut être désactivée en cours d'enregistrement. I Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is removed from the Camcorder and must first turn the EASY.Q mode off and the recording settings will be set , releases DIS function. 00840D_usa_fre_26...
...233;glées (voir page 33). 4. L'enregistrement débute avec application des réglages automatiques de base. 5. I Les fonctions Digital Zoom , Color Nite et Digital Effect ne sont pas disponibles en mode EASY.Q. 40 I Les réglages du mode EASY.Q sont effacés ...mode EASY.Q. I La fonction EASY.Q ne peut être désactivée en cours d'enregistrement. I Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is removed from the Camcorder and must first turn the EASY.Q mode off and the recording settings will be set , releases DIS function. 00840D_usa_fre_26...