Samsung SC-D6550 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

AF Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

SC-D6550

US PATENT 4415844

Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Notes and Safety Instructions12
- Notes and Safety Instructions13
Getting to Know Your Camcorder17
- Features17
- Accessories Supplied with Camcorder18
- Front & Left View19
- Left Side View20
- Right & Top View21
- Rear & Bottom View22
- Remote Control23
Preparation24
- Adjusting the Hand Strap24
- Lithium Battery Installation25
  - Battery Installation for the Internal Clock25
  - Battery Installation for the Remote Control25
- Connecting a Power Source26
  - To Use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable26
- Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack27
- Turning the OSD (on Screen Display) On/Off29
- OSD (on Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes30
- OSD (on Screen Display) in31
  - (Program)/ (Play) Modes31
- Using the Joystick32
The Camcorder : System Menu Setting33
- Selecting the OSD Language33
- Setting the Clock34
- Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)35
- Setting the Beep Sound36
- Viewing the Demonstration37
The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting38
- Adjusting the LCD Screen38
- Displaying the Date/Time39
- Setting the TV Display40
The Camcorder : Basic Recording41
- Using the Viewfinder41
  - Adjusting the Focus41
- Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette42
- Hints for Stable Image Recording43
  - Recording with the LCD Screen43
  - Recording with the Viewfinder43
- Various Recording Techniques44
- Making Your First Recording45
- Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)46
  - Record Search47
- Setting the Zero Memory48
- Self Record Using the Remote Control49
- Zooming in and out50
- Using the Tele Macro50
- Using the Fade in and out51
  - To Start Recording51
  - To Stop Recording (Use Fade In/Fade Out)51
- Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)52
- Using the Color Nite53
The Camcorder : Advanced Recording54
- Use of Various Functions54
  - Setting Menu Items54
  - Function Availability in each Mode55
- Selecting the Record Mode56
- Selecting Audio Mode57
- Cutting off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)58
- Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure59
  - Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording59
- Auto Focus/Manual Focus60
  - Auto Focusing60
  - Manual Focusing60
- Setting the White Balance61
  - Using Quick Menu: White Balance62
- Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)63
  - Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)64
- Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)65
  - Setting the Program AE66
  - Using Quick Menu: Program AE66
- Applying Digital Effects67
  - Selecting the Digital Effects68
  - Using Quick Menu: Digital Effects69
- Zooming in and out with Digital Zoom70
  - Selecting the Digital Zoom70
- Photo Image Recording71
  - Searching for a Photo Image71
The Camcorder : Playback72
- Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded on the LCD Screen72
  - Adjusting the LCD Bright/Color During Playback72
- Controlling Sound from the Speaker73
- Tape Playback74
- Various Functions in PLAY Mode76
- Audio Dubbing78
  - Dubbing Sound78
- Dubbed Audio Playback79
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer80
USB Interface82
Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation86
- Using the Mode Dial86
- Using the Memory Card86
- Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image88
Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions89
- Numbering Stored Pictures89
- Setting the Image Quality90
- Setting the Image Size91
- Setting the Menu Language92
- Setting the LCD Brightness93
- Setting the Clock94
- Setting the IMPRINT Option95
- Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)96
- Setting the Beep Sound97
- Setting the Shutter Sound97
- Use of Various Functions98
Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking101
- Taking and Viewing Your First Photo101
- Deleting Still Images and Moving Images105
  - Deleting One Image in Multiple Image View105
  - Deleting Image Using DELETE Menu106
- Delayed Recording - Self Timer107
- MPEG Playback110
  - To Playback a Recorded Moving Image110
Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques111
- Setting the Focus111
- Using the Built-In Flash112
  - Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode113
- Setting the Focus Modes114
- Setting the Exposure117
- Setting the White Balance123
  - Setting the Preset White Balance123
  - Setting the Manual White Balance124
- Setting the ISO Sensitivity125
- Using Digital Special Effects126
- Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing127
- Taking Multiple Images Using Continuous Shot128
- Setting the Sharpness129
- Using the Digital Zoom130
  - Zooming in130
  - Zooming out130
- Rotating a Stored Image131
- Resizing a Stored Image132
- Customizing Your Camera - Myset Menu133
- Zooming & Trimming Recorded Images (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing136
  - Zooming the Image136
  - Trimming the Image136
- Protecting Stored Images137
- Formatting a Memory Card139
- Printing Your Images - Using the Pictbridge140
- Printing Your Images - Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)145
Maintenance148
- Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder148
- Using Your Camcorder Abroad150
  - Power Sources150
  - Color System150
Troubleshooting151
Specifications154
Index156
Warranty(Sea Users Only)158

Questions and Answers:

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roberthuffmanSep 3, 2025
How to turn on the display option on a Samsung Camcorder?
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  duncanwayneSep 3, 2025
  If the display option is turned off on your Samsung Camcorder, press the DISPLAY button to bring back OSD.
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Jacob DelgadoSep 2, 2025
What to do if Multi-AV cable is connected to Samsung SC-D6550 Camcorder?
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  Brandi BrowningSep 3, 2025
  If the Multi-AV cable is connected to your Samsung Camcorder, remove the cable.
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Melissa SchmidtSep 2, 2025
How to turn off the viewfinder on a Samsung SC-D6550?
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  Natasha GreenSep 2, 2025
  If the viewfinder is on in your Samsung Camcorder, close the viewfinder.
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Christopher WilliamsSep 1, 2025
What to do if my Samsung Camcorder battery is too cold?
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  Jesse MaySep 1, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder battery is too cold, warm up the battery or move to a warmer place.
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alexis20Aug 31, 2025
How to connect power properly to Samsung SC-D6550 Camcorder?
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  Allison ButlerSep 1, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder is not connected properly, connect the AC adapter properly.
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Justin FritzAug 31, 2025
What to do if my Samsung SC-D6550 says 'The Memory Card is Record Protected'?
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  Daniel RhodesAug 31, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder displays 'The Memory Card is Record Protected', release the write protect tab on the Memory Card.
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Cindy HutchinsonAug 30, 2025
What to do if my Samsung SC-D6550 says memory card is formatted by other device?
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  reyesralphAug 30, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder displays a message that the memory card is formatted by another device or has an error in the system folder, format the memory card using the Camcorder menu.
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Rhonda SwansonAug 29, 2025
What to do if my Samsung Camcorder has a mechanical fault?
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  fnewtonAug 30, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder has a mechanical fault: 1. Eject the cassette tape 2. Set to off 3. Detach the battery 4. Restart the camcorder. If problem continues, contact your local service representative.
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Michael SpencerAug 29, 2025
What to do if my Samsung SC-D6550 says the tape is Record Protected?
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  Jacqueline HartAug 29, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder displays a message that the tape is Record Protected, change to a new cassette or release the tape record protection.
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Andrew ArnoldAug 28, 2025
What to do if my Samsung Camcorder says cassette has reached its end?
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  Tracey WilliamsAug 28, 2025
  If your Samsung Camcorder displays a message that the cassette has reached its end, change to a new cassette.