Samsung SC-DC164 DVD Camcorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

u will every things concerning your camcorder throught this links - manuel, drivers, software & firmware too

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/download/supportGlobalDownMain.do?group=&type=&subtype=&model_cd=&dType=G&vType=

type scdc164 as model code search.

Make sure your camcorder is oon camera mode(when you can shoot videos) then finalize shoukd be written in black.

There is a problem with the units firmware and thereby not writing the disc information correctly. This can be fixed by download and installing the latest firmware update.

You can find the firmware update at this link. You MUST choose the first listed update (size 0.39 mb) as this address the compatibility issue with particular discs
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http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SCDC164

Here is the installation instructions for installing the firmware:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/FM/200607/20060713105015390_DVD_CAM_Firmware_update_manual.pdf

You can download the manual from the manufacturer's web site at
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200602/20060220131556906_RainBow_US-AD68-00993B.pdf


http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200602/
20060220131556906_RainBow_US-AD68-00993B.pdf

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-SC-DC164-Camcorder-Review.htm

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200602/20060220131556906_RainBow_US-AD68-00993B.pdf

Hi,

You can download and print the instruction manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

Please note: Adobe PDF Reader is required to view this manual. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Hope this solves your problem. Thanks for using FixYa.

Please download the manual from the below link:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP09&prd_ia_cd=&prd_mdl_cd=&prd_mdl_name=SCDC164

Hope this allows you to resolve the issue.

Regards

Anand Gupta

Downloading the manual and drivers are easily found by simply Googling you camera and adding either driver or manual to the end but to get the original DVD with all the software you would have to contact Samsung themselves or their agent. It will of course cost you but not too much I'd imagine. Anoother way is to keep a check on Ebay and if you see the same model for sale send the seller an email and offer him say $10 to copy the disk and send it to you. Some camera sellers on Ebay are actually large stores so they could well have a spare they can send you. Just don't expect anything for free and offer to pay. Who knows you may end up getting it for free anyway.

Hello :

Yes it can be repaired . but it's better to take it to a repair shop with the flew off button .

good luck .

please don't forget to rate !

GO TO ENGINEER

Your having the same problem I'm having. I am 80% sure its a bad power switch. I havent been able to find where to buy a replacement yet. Good Luck!

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP01&prd_ia_cd=04020200&prd_mdl_cd=&prd_mdl_name=SCDC164

Its all here drivers, manuals, updates....

here is the link to download the driverhttp://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/supportSearchModelResult.do

BATTERY IS GOING BAD. GET A NEW ONE

The Samsung web site has a 32-bit Vista driver but no 64-bit driver. Come on, it's 2009 for God's sake!

FEAR NOT:

For Vista (or any OS), first FINALIZE* the mini-disk using your Samsung camera. FINALIZING creates a DVD out of your mini-disk. You can put that in your computer and it will play just like any DVD. If you want to edit your movies, your mini-DVD has .vob (movie) files on it.

Movie Maker won't import a .vob file so you'll have to convert it to .avi using a third-party conversion tool. I use Need4Video for around $50. I think there's free ones out there too.

And that's how I spent my summer vacation.

Either the dvd laser assembly is malfunctioning due to faulty capacitor, or the lens needs to be cleaned with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab.

how did you transfer the video from the card to your PC?

did you connect the camcorder to your PC or did you use a memory card reader?

if you can play the audio then what you need is the right video codec for the unit
try searching for video codecs through search engines

make sure that the software that you are using to play the video plays the file format of your video,

try using roxio, then connect the camcorder to your computer via USB, make sure that the drivers are installed, play the video through your camcorder then use roxio to capture it real time instead of the usual "copy-paste"

sometimes the disks in the camcorder can get break down. its known problem is no working for long time. if everything on the disc are important for you  pls go to service. dont touch anything that you dont know.
have a good day.

okay so i have founnd the solution happily and i am actually finalizing my disk right now!!! woooohoo plug the camera in and use the remote that it came with to navigate through the menu!! the finalize button is now able to function!! I hope this works for u!!