Introduction

Samsung, a worldwide leader in camcorder innovation, propels the DVD camcorder market to new heights with an advanced new model, the Samsung SC-DC165. The Samsung DC165 offers compatibility with all key single layer DVD formats as well as dual layer +R disc, an industry first. The new Samsung SC-DC165 will be on display during CES 2006. The Samsung SC-DC165 DVD camcorder is designed for consumers who want a high-quality, full featured DVD camcorder that allows for convenient, direct recording to high-capacity, single and dual layer DVD discs, as well as compatibility with the most popular memory card formats. The Samsung DC165 will be available in February 2006 with a retail price of $499.99.
1.1 Megapixel CCD
The Samsung SC DC165 DVD camcorder offers Samsung?s industry leading DVD format compatibility, convenient 4-in-1 multi-memory card slots and a compact design. The 680k pixel CCD and 33x optical/1200x digital zoom provide quality home movies. The 2.7 inch wide LCD (260K pixel) gives consumers a clear view of every shot and 16:9 recording and viewing capability provides a cinematic home movie experience. USB 2.0 and PictBridge technology offer quick, convenient file transfer to a PC and easy printing to PictBridge compatible printers.
MPEG4 and Web cam
In addition to MPEG4 recording, the units can double as web cams, and capture 800 x 600 still images for true versatility in a DVD camcorder. The SC-DC165 includes a remote control, light, analog in, and DVD-RW disc bundle.
Recordable media
?Samsung is proud to offer consumers the broadest format compatibility and choices in a DVD camcorder,? said Aaron Novak, Marketing Manager for Camcorders, Samsung Electronics America. ?Today?s consumers don?t have time to worry about which DVDs will function with their camcorders so Samsung has eliminated that concern. Our 2006 DVD camcorders epitomize Samsung?s response to customer needs with the best available DVD format compatibility, superior memory card compatibility and the shortest power-on time.?
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113,600 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.