ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SC-D6550 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding Copyright 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. Notes regarding Moisture Condensation 1.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the Battery Pack ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 24. 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.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the Lens Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder 1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 2.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery 1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the Battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The Lithium battery for the 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 AM JAN. 1, 2005 when you set the Date/Time to on.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 4. Internal MIC 1. Built-in Flash 5. TFT LCD Screen 2. Camcorder Lens 6. Remote Sensor 3. Camera Lens 1. Built-in Flash (see page 108) 4. Internal MIC 2. Camcorder Lens 5. TFT LCD Screen 3. Camera Lens 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 11. Joystick (Quick View/Flash/ Tele Macro/AE LOCK) 1. MENU 2. DISPLAY 12. Camera Mode Dial 3. EASY.Q 13. Shoulder Strap Hook 4. Function Buttons 5. DELETE 6. MF/AF Button 14. External MIC Jack 7. Quick Menu Selector (Focus/Volume) 15. USB Jack 16. AV/S-Video Jack 17. Jack Cover 8. MULTI 18. DC Jack 9. Speaker 10. C.NITE 1. MENU 6. MF/AF Button (see page 110) 2. DISPLAY (see page 25) 3. EASY.Q (see page 42) 7.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. Zoom Lever 1. Focus Adjustment Knob 7. PHOTO Button 2. Viewfinder 8. Cassette Door 3. Start/Stop Button 5. Power Switch 9. Hand Strap 4. DV Jack 1. Focus Adjustment Knob (see page 37) 6. Zoom Lever (see page 46) 2. Viewfinder (see page 37) 7. PHOTO Button (see page 67) 3. Start/Stop Button 8. Cassette Door 4. DV Jack 9. Hand Strap 5.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Tripod Receptacle 4. Memory Card Slot 5. Battery Release 1. Lithium Battery Cover 2. Charging Indicator 6. Hand Strap Hook 1. Lithium Battery Cover 5. Battery Release 2. Charging Indicator 6. Hand Strap Hook 3. Tripod Receptacle 7. TAPE EJECT 4. Memory Card Slot 8. Shoulder Strap Ring 7. TAPE EJECT Usable Memory Card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 18 8.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. / 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV (Direction) 1. PHOTO (see pages 67, 97) 10. 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see pages 45, 103) 12. (STOP) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 44) 13. (STILL) 5. PHOTO SEARCH (see page 67) 14. (SLOW) (see page 72) 6. A.
ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation Battery Installation for the Internal Clock The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the Battery pack or AC Power adapter is removed. ✤ The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005 when you set the Date/Time to on.
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on - The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using. - How often the zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the Battery pack to the Camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC Cord and connect the AC Cord to a wall socket. 3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack on the Camcorder. 4.
ENGLISH Preparation OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 26 Battery Level (see page 25) Manual Focus (see page 56) EASY.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : System Menu Setting Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) ✤ ✤ The Remote function works in both REC and PLAY modes. The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the Camcorder. 1 1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK). 4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Remote, then press the Joystick(OK).
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting Adjusting the LCD Screen ✤ ✤ This function works in both REC and PLAY modes. Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust; - LCD Bright - LCD Color 1 1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY. 2. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Using the Viewfinder ✤ The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed. Adjusting the Focus The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images. 1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder. 2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the picture.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. ■ The cassette holder automatically rises and opens forward. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 22) (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 38) 1 2 3. Set the Power switch to REC. ■ Open the LCD screen. Make sure that STBY is displayed. 4 ■ If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (set to save), STOP and Protection ! will be displayed. 3 2. Remove the Lens cover. Release the write protection tab to record.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Basic Recording Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners) ✤ ✤ The EASY.Q mode works only in REC mode. The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. 1. Set the Power switch to REC. 1 2. By pressing the EASY.Q button, all functions on the Camcorder will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word EASY.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer System Requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU: faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible. Operating system: Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory: more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV Connection Cable 1. Set the Power switch to PLAY. 2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV jack of the Camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device. ■ Make sure that is displayed on the LCD screen. 3.
ENGLISH Specifications Model Name Camcorder System Video Signal Video Recording System Audio Recording System Usable Cassette Tape Speed Tape Recording Time FF/REW time General Format Dimension (WxHxD) Weight (Net) Power Consumption Power Source Power Source Type Built-in Microphone LCD screen Size Pixel LCD Frame Coverage Bright / Color Adjust Rotation Angle Mirror Viewfinder Display Device Size Pixel Diopter Adjust SC-D6550 NTSC 2 Rotary heads, Helical Scanning System Rotary heads, PCM system Digital Vi
ENGLISH Specifications Lens Optical Zoom Ratio Digital Zoom Ratio Focal Length (f) F. No (Wide / Tele) Zooming Speed Filter Diameter Macro CCD Size Pixel (Max / Effective) Flash Image Stabilizer Auto Focus / Manual Focus Shutter Speed (Auto) Manual Shutter Speed Auto White Balance Metering Connectors Video output S-VIDEO output Audio output DV input / output USB output External MIC Others Operating Temperature Storage Temperature CAMCORDER 10x 900x 2.4 ~ 24mm 1.8 / 2.
FCC Compliance THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
