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I ENGLISH I Video Camcorder 8mm COLOR LCD SCL901/L906/L907 HiW SCL901/L906/L907 Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. I US PATENT 4415844 E/,,ECTRONCS I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions _oY_,Tuj/[o_ /_ RISK DO OF SHOCK ELECTRIC NOT OPEN //_ ,_ uninsulated thetoproduct's This symboldangerous is intendedvoltage to alertwithin the user the presence of enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. ///_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING SERVICE PERSONNEL. USER TO SHOCK, DO NOT SERVICEABLE QUALIFIED important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read beforethe CAMCORDERis operated. 2. RETAININSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructionsshouldbe retained for future reference. 3. HEEDWARNINGS: All warnings on the CAMCORDERand in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and maintenanceinstructionsshould be followed. 5. CLEANING: Unplug this CAMCORDERfrom the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquidor aerosol cleaners. Usea dry cloth used for dusting cabinets. 6. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommendedby the CAMCORDERproductmanufactureras they may be hazardous. 7. WATERAND MOISTURE: Do not use this CAMCORDER near water; for example, near a bathtub,wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,near a swimming pool or lake. 8. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this CAMCORDERon an unstablecart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Useonly with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended bythe manufactureror sold with the CAMCORDER.Any mountingof the unit shouldfollow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommendedby the manufacturer. A. An appliance and cart combinationshould be moved with care. Quick stops, excessiveforce and unevensurfaces may cause the appliance and cart combinationto overturn. PORTABLECART WARNING (Symbolprovided by RETAC) I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety 9, Instructions VENTILATION: Slotsand openingsin the cabinet are providedfor ventilationto ensure reliableoperation of the CAMCORDERand to protectit from overheating.These openingsmust not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDERon a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface:on or near a radiatoror heat register. This CAMCORDERshould not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationis providedor the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. POWERSOURCES: The CAMCORDERshould be operatedonly from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home,consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDERis intendedto be operated from battery power,or other sources, referto the operating instructions. 11. GROUNDINGOR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equippedwith either a polarized2-wireAC line plug (a plug havingone blade widerthan the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electricianto replace your outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarizedplug. 12. POWER-CORDPROTECTION: Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placedupon or againstthem, paying particularattention to cords or plugs, convenientreceptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 13. OUTDOORANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER,be surethe antenna or cable system is groundedto provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up staticcharges, Section 810 of the National ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984, provides informationwith respect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supportingstructure, grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding to conductors, locationof antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand requirementsfor the grounding electrode. See figure below. [ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: Foradded protectionof this CAMCORDERduring a lightningstorm when it is left unattendedand unusedfor long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDERdue to lightningand power-line surges. 15. POWERLINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuitswhere it can fall into such power linesor circuits. When installingan outsideantenna system, extreme careshould be taken to keep from touching such power linesor circuits as contact withthem might be fatal. 16. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. DAMAGE REQUIRINGSERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDERfrom the wall outlet and refer servicingto qualified service personnelunder the following conditions: a. When the power-supplycord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has beenspilled onto, or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER. c. If the CAMCORDERhas been exposedto rain or water. d. If the CAMCORDERdoes not operate normallyby followingthe operating instructions,adjust only those controlsthat are covered by the operating instructions. Improperadjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and will often require extensivework by a qualifiedtechnicianto restore the CAMCORDERto its normaloperation. e. If the CAMCORDERhas been droppedor the cabinet has beendamaged. f. When the CAMCORDERexhibitsa distinct change in performance,this indicatesa needfor service. 17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openingsas they may touch dangerous voltage pointsor short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Neverspill liquidsof any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technicianbefore use. 20. REPLACEMENTPARTS: When replacementparts are required,be sure the service technician has used replacementparts specifiedby the manufacturerand having the same characteristicsas the originalpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result infire, electric shock or other hazards. 18. SERVICING: Do not attemptto service this CAMCORDERyourself. Opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. SAFETYCHECK: Upon completionof any service or repairsto this CAMCORDER,ask the service technicianto perform safetychecks to determine that the CAMCORDERis in safe operating order. I ENGLISH I 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 240Vac, a suitable plug adapter should be use. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminderis providedto call the CATVsystem installer's attention to Article820-40 of the NEC that providesguidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authorityto operatethis FCC certifiedequipmentcould be voided if you make changes or modificationsnot expressly approved by this party responsiblefor complianceto part 15 FCC rules. NOTE: "Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS" 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 2 I ENGLISH I Contents Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Descriptions • Front View/Side View/Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 9, 10, 11 • OSD (On Screen Display) .................................................................................................................................................................................. Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder .................................................................................................................................................................. Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) .......................................................................................................................................................................... • Self Timer Recording ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 14 15 15 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................................................................................ Attaching the Lens Cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Lithium Battery Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Connecting the Power Source ..................................................................................................................................................................................... • To use the AC Power Adapter ............................................................................................................................................................................. • To use the Battery Pack ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Using the Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................................................ • Continuous Recording time table ........................................................................................................................................................................ • Battery Level Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 ..... ..... _: Making your First Recording ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Hints for Stable Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................. • Recording with LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................ • Recording with Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................................................................... Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ......................................................................................................................................................................... Playing back a tape on the LCD ................................................................................................................................................................................. • Adjusting the LCD during PLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................... • Controlling the Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................................. • Viewing a Still Picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................... • Picture Search ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 25 25 25 26 27 28 29 29 29 29 Zooming In and Out ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ EASY mode (for Beginners) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings ...................................................................................................................................... DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL906/L907 only) ....................................................................................................................................................... MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ............................................................................................................................................................................ BLC 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 3 I ENGLISH I Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ............................................................................................................................................................................. DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ......................................................................................................................................................... Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ............................................................................................................................................................................. Selecting and Recording a Title ................................................................................................................................................................................... Fade In and Out .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 40 42 44 46 Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) ................................................................................................................................................................................... White Balance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47 48 Selecting OSD Language ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Demonstration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49 50 Setting the Date/Title Color ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Lighting Techniques ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 52 To watch with LCD ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 To watch with TV ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Various Functions in PLAYER mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53 55 Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... DSE in PLAYER mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56 56 56 Multi Playback 57 Transferring Installing (Using a PAL60 System) ..................................................................................................................................................................... a Digital Image USB Media through 2.0 Program a USB Connection ............................................................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................................................................................. 58 59 Cleaning and Takingcare of the Camcorder ............................................................................................................................................... • Cleaning the Viewinder ...................................................................................................................................................................... • Cleaning the LCD Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... • Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................................................................................................................................. • Storing the Camcorder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62 62 62 62 62 Self Diagnosis Display ................................................................................................................................................................................ Checking ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Moisture Condensation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64 65 67 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Notices SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 4 I and Safety Instructions Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated• Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed• 1) 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen• 2) 10 o 3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4) 5) Making a recording with the LCD screen closed. 5) 90° •_ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device)• 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 5 I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions 1) Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a window. r |1 X X X 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. for example: 1) Asudde_ise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the • When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter. • When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot temperature outside during the summer. __k__] 2) If the "DEW([]_ )" protectionfeature is activated, leave the camcorder in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed. 3) If the "DEW( []_ )" protectionfeature is activated unexpectedly,and you want to override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack and lithium battery. Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely.(see page 67) [ ] 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7 e 6 I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. ÷ To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. ÷ When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protectagainst unexpected battery discharge. ÷ It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when recording for a long time because the LCD uses more battery power. ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place. Dropping the battery pack might damage it. ÷ When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste. Keep the LITHIUM BATTERYout of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. ÷ The lithium battery maintains the CLOCK function, TITLE, CUSTOMfunction and preset contents memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ÷ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of installation. ÷ When the lithium battery becomesweak or dead, the date/time indicatorflashes about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 17) WARNING: LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Y 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 7 I ENGLISH I Notices and _ • _ •_ , • Safety _ _ , Instructions ' _< _ '_I_• _ !__ _i__!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_ 1) The LCD Screen is manufacturedbyusing high precisiontechnology. However,there may be some tinyspecks(red, blueor green incolor)that appearon the LCD Screen.Thesespecksare normaland do not affectthe recordedpicturein any way. 2) view.if When this occurs,use usingthe LCD the Screenoutdoors viewfinder. indirect sunlght, it may be difficultto i ,,_ "'~_ ___ 3) The LCD Screen'sOSD is turned offwhen the LCD is placedin the forwarddirection. _ _r ,_ _ ÷ It is very importantto adjustthe handstrapfor betterrecording.(see page16) ÷ Do notinsert yourhand inthe handstrapforcibly,the bucklemay bedamaged. ÷ To ensurenormalrecordingand clearpicture,cleanthe video heads.When playingback the pictures,ifthey are noisyor hardly visible,the video headsmay be dirty. If this happens,cleanthe video headswitha dry type cassettecleaner. ÷ Do notuse a wet type cassettecleaner.It may damagethe video heads.(seepage62) ÷ To protectagainsttapeand head-drumwear, yourcamcorderwill automaticallyturn off if it is leftin STANDBYmodewithout operationfor more than5 minutes. 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 8 ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Your camcorderhas many featuresfor recordingand playingback. Youcan selectthe appropriateOSD LanguageamongEnglish,French,Spanish. The SnapShotfunctionletsyou recordan objectat a standstillfor a limitedtime inCameramode.(see page47) When you recorda subjectwiththe lightsource behindthe subjector a subjectwitha light background,use the BLCfunction. (seepage37) The DSEenablesyou to give a creativelookto your filmsby addingvariousspecialeffects.(seepage40) The ProgramAE enablesyou to adaptthe shutterspeed and apertureto the type of sceneto be filmed.(see page38) The DIScompensatesfor unstableimagescausedby handshake,particularlyat high magnification.(see page35) Zooming is a recordingtechniquethat lets you changethe sizeof the subject inthe picture. Formore professionalrecordings,use the zoom function.(see page30) Zooms morethan22x are performeddigitally.(seepage 31) The macrofunctionallowsyou to recordyour subjectat closerange. You haveto adjustthe zoom fullywide for macrorecording.(see page30) This modeenableseven the beginnerto easily make a recording.(seepage33) PAL60is a specialoutputsignal formatwithwhicha PALTV can be usedto view a tape recordedbyan NTSCrecorder. 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 9 I ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 2. REC SEARCH _ (REW) 4. REC SEARCH _ (FF) 3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL) 6. 5. DAT_TIME(STOP) 7. EVF 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Senso_ 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 68) 2. REC SEARCH_ (REW) REC SEARCH _ works inSTANDBYmode.(see page24) REWworks in PLAYERmode.(see page55) 3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL)(see page 54) PLAY/STILLworksin PLAYERmode. LIGHTworks in CAMERAmode.(SCL906/L907only) The built-invideolightturns onwhen LIGHTis pressed. It enablesrecordinginlow-lightconditions. 4. REC SEARCH_ (FF) REC SEARCH _ worksinSTANDBYmode.(see page24) FF worksin PLAYERmode.(seepage55) 5. DATE/TIME(STOP) DATEFIIMEworksin CAMERAmode.(seepage42) STOPworksinPLAYERmode.(see page54) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22) Use whenejectingthe tape. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 8. MIC MIC works in CAMERAmode. 9. Remote Sensor(SCL906/Lg07only) 10.LCD (see page26) 11.CUSTOM CUSTOMworks inCAMERAmode. 12.EASY EASYworks inCAMERAmode. 13.VIDEO LIGHT(SCL9061L907only) I / 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e I0 IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder 24. BLC MENU ON/OFF 23. FADE 20. SPEAKER 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) _ 22. LCD Open _ 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21, Lithium Battery 14.MENU ONIOFF(see page26) MENU ON/OFFworks in CAMERAand PLAYERmode. 19. DSE (see page 40) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 15.ENTER(MF) (see page26) ENTERworksin MENUmode. MF works inCAMERAmode.(seepage 36) 20. SPEAKER (see page 56) Speaker works in PLAYER mode. 21. Lithium Battery (see page 17) 16. UP/DOWN dial (VOLUME) UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode. (see page 26) VOLUME works in PLAYER mode. (see page 56) 22. LCD open 17.S-VIDEOout (see page54) 23. FADE (see page 46) FADE works in CAMERA mode. 18.PROGRAMAE (see page38) PROGRAMAE (AutoExposure)works in CAMERAmode. 24. BLC (see page 37) BLC works in CAMERA mode. 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e II I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder 25. ZOOM 36. BATTERYEJECT 26. CASSETTE Compartment 27. Hooksforshoulderstrap_ 28. AUDIONIDEO Out (SCL907only) 32. START/STOP MIC 35. Battery (SCL906/L907 only) 38. Recharging Indicator P 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page30) 33. External MIC (see page 68) (SCL906/L907 only) 26. CassetteCompartment 34. DC Jack (see page 18) 27. Hooksfor ShoulderStrap(see page 17) 35. Battery Pack Compartment (see page 19) 28. AUDIONIDEOout (see page53) 36. BATTERY EJECT 29. LENSCap 37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode. (SCL906/L907 only, see page 47) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. (SCL901 only, see page 32) 30. HandStrap (see page16) 31. POWERSwitch(see page18) - CAMERA: Selectto record. - OFF : Selectto turn off the camcorder. - PLAYER: Selectto playback. 32. STARTISTOP(see page23) START/STOPworks in CAMERAmode. 38. Recharging Indicator (see page 19) 39. USB Jack (SCL907 only) (see page 61) 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) I ENGLISH I Getting to Know 12/26/03 Your 10:39 AM _e 12 Camcorder ÷ Youcan turn the OSD on/offby settingthe Displaymenuon/off. ÷ The TITLE, DATE/TIME,EASYand CUSTOMfunctionscan be operatedeven after the OSD is turnedoff. ÷ The OSD is displayedin the viewf]nderand the LCD Screen. a. Zoom position(see page30) Indicateszoom position. ba b. DIS (SCLg06/Lg07only) (see page 35) IndicatesDIS is activated. C. Battery level (see page21) Indicatesthe power leftinthe battery. d. Manual Focus (see page 36) Indicates manual focus is on. Auto Focus is not displayed. e. BLC (see page 37) IndicatesBLC is activated. f. ProgramAE (see page38) IndicatesProgramAE modeis activated.(_],_, _, _:_,_) g. Self recordwaitingtimer.(SCL906/L907only) (see page15) Indicates10 secondtimer. h. Self record recordingtimer.(SCL9061L907only) (seepage 15) (30 secondsor END). i. Date (see page42) Indicatesthe dateof the recording. t sq 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e 13 I ENGLISH I Getting j. k. I. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. to Know Your Camcorder Time(see page42) Indicatesthe time you are recording. Title (see page 44) Indicatesthe recordedtitleyou have set. It is superimposedon the scene. Self diagnosis(see page64) (TAPE!,TAPEEND!,PROTECTION!)Checkstheoperation ofthe Camcorder. DSE (DigitalSpecialEffect)(see page40) Indicatesthe DSEmodeisactivated. Theoperationmodesare STROBE,SEPIA,B&W,NEG., MIRROR,ART,MOSAIC,16:9(WIDE)and CINEMA. White Balancemode(see page48) IndicatestheWhiteBalancemodeisactivated. The White Balancemodesare AUTO,INDOOR(-_:) andOUTDOOR(-:.o:). Tape counter Indicatesamountof the tape used. Operation mode Indicatesthe operationmode is activated. The operationmodesare STBY,RECe, STOP,PLAY( I_ ), FF(_), REW(<< ), EJECT. Hi8 (see page 54) Indicatesyou are using Hi8tapewhen recordingor playingback. DEW ([_) condensation(see page 67) Monitorsthe moisturecondensation. Digital zoom (see page 31) Indicatesdigitalzoom is activated. Snap Shot(SCL906/L907only) (see page 47) Indicatesthe time leftduringSnapShotRecording. Zero return (SCLg061Lg07only) (see page 55) Indicatesthat the zero returnis activated. PB DSE (see page56) Showsthat the PB DSEmodeis active. VOLUME (see page 56) EASY & CUSTOM Showswhen theeasyor custommodeis active. LIGHT (SCL9061L907only) Showswhen the Light is switchedon. Remocon ( ((<_ OFF)(SCLg06/Lg07only) Indicatesthe remoconoffmode isactivated. / 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 14 IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder Makesurethatthefollowingbasicaccessoriesare suppliedwithyourcamcorde_. 1. AC Power 1. AC PowerAdapter.(AA-E8TYPE)(see page18) 2. AC cord. (seepage 18) 3. Battery Pack.(seepage 19) 4. AudioNideo Cable. (seepage53) 5. Shoulderstrap.(seepage 17) 6. InstructionBook. (AA-E8 3, Battery Adapter Pack TYPE) AD44-00090A 4. AUDIONIDEO AD39-00076A Cable 5. Shoulder AD43-00065A Strap 6, Instruction Book 7. RemoteControl.(see page 15)(SCL906/L907only) 8. LithiumBatteryfor RemoteControl.(seepage 15) (SCL906/L907only) LithiumBatteryfor Clock.(TYPE:CR2025,see page 17) 9. SoftwareCD (SCL907only) 10.USB Cable (SCL907only) AD39-40200A 7. Remote Control AD72-00054A < Lithium Batteries 11.USBAUDIO Cable (SCL907only) 12.Lens Cover AD43-10130H AD59-00062A 10. USB Cable 'H. USB AUDIO Cable AD46-00060A 12 Lens Cover 13.S-VIDEOcable.(see page54) AD39-00073A Note: Optionalaccessoriesmay be includedwiththe camcorder,depending on the countryinwhich it is purchased. AC39-42001Z AD39-0009SA AD97-08362A 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _Te 15 I ENGLISH GeRing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. to Know Your Camcorder Start/Stop (see page 23) Self Timer Still (see page 55) WIDE (see page 30) TELE (see page 30) Display (see page 12) I_ (Play) (see page 54) _ (FF) (see page 55) <.,I (REW) (see page 55) • (Stop) (see page 54) Counter Reset (see page 55) Zero Return (see page 55) Remote Control Battery I_stallati_ ÷ Youmust insert or replace this batterywhen: - Youpurchasethecamcorder. - The remotecontrol doesn't work. ÷ Insert LithiumBattery,following the + and - markings. ÷ Be careful not to reversethe polarityof the battery. S_!f _im_ Recording; ÷ The Self Timerfunction on the remotecontrol allowsyou to start and stop recording automatically. Example: Recordingyourself ÷ Two options are available WAIT-10S/SELF-30S:wait 10 seconds,followed by 30 seconds of recording. WAIT-10S/SELF-END:wait 10 seconds, followed by recording untilyou press the START/STOPbutton again. I 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 16 I Preparing 1. Set powerswitchto CAMERAmode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: • WAIT-10S/SELF-30S • WAIT-10S/SELF-END 3. Press START/STOPbuttonto startthe timer. :Afterwaitingfor 10 seconds,recordingstarts. : If you haveselected SELF-30S,recordingstopsautomaticallyafter 30 seconds. : If you haveselected SELF-END,pressSTART/STOPagain whenyou wish to stop recording. Note: When recordingwith the timer,you can press START/STOPbuttonagain to cancelthe function. 3 ÷ It is very importantto adjustthe handstrap for betterrecording. ÷ The handstrapenablesyou to: - Holdthe camcorderin a stable,comfortableposition. - Press theZoom and the red Recordbuttonwithout havingto changethe positionof your hand. 1. Pullopenthe HandStrapcover and releasethe HandStrap,adjustits length and stick it backontothe Hand Strapcover. 2. Closethe Hand Strapcover backup again. ÷ The ShoulderStrapallowsyou to carryyour camcorderwithcompletesafety. 1. Inserteach endof the strap into the hookson the camcorder. 2. Putthe end of each strapthroughthe buckle,adjustthe lengthof thestrap,then pull it tight inthe buckle. 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 17 I ENGLISH I Preparing l J_ . "3 _._4 4, The lithium batterymaintainsthe clock function,titleand presetcontentsof the memory;even if the batterypackor AC power adapteris removed. 4, The lithium batteryfor the camcorderlastsabout8-10 monthsunder normaloperationfrom the time of installation. 4, When the lithiumbatterybecomesweakor dead,the date/timeindicatorflashesfor about5 secondswhenyou setthe power switch to CAMERA. When this occurs,replacethe lithium batterywithtype CR2025. 1. Takeoutthe holderfrom the lithiumbatterycompartment. 2. Insertthe _ side of the lithiumbatterytowardthe bottomof the holder. 3. Reinsertthe holderintothe lithiumbatterycompartment. Note: If the holderis insertedinthe wrong direction,itwill not fit correctly. Warningl Keep the LITHIUM BATTERYout of the reach of the children. Shouldthe battery be swallowed, consulta doctor immediately. 00732M SCL901 SEA I ENGLISH (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 18 I Preparing ÷ There are two ways to connectpowersource. Usingthe AC PowerAdapter: used for indoorrecording. Usingthe BatteryPack:usedfor outdoorrecording. 1. Connectthe AC PowerAdapterto the AC cord. 2. Connectthe AC cordto a wall socket, Note: The plug andwall socket type may be differentdependingon regionalconditions, CAMERA 3. Connectthe other endof the DC cableto DCjack of the camcorder. 4. To setthe camcorderto the CAMERAmode. a. Holddown thetab ofthe powerswitchand pushthe switchto CAMERAmode. b. Make surethat the Lens Cap is open, c, Open the LCD Screenand make surethat the imageappears inthe LCD Screen. The LCD Screen is turnedon automaticallywhen it'sopenedmore than30 degrees, Note: If the adapteris used next to a -IV or thecamcorder,itmay cause theTV or camcorderto emit noise,Move the adapteraway fromthe TV, camcorderor the antennacable. 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 19 I ENGLISH I Preparing 1. Attachthe batterypackto the camcorder. 2. ConnecttheAC PowerAdapterto the AC cordand connectthe AC cordto a wall socket. 3. Connectthe DC cable to the DC jackof the camcorder. 4. Turnoff the camcorderpower,and the rechargingindicatorwillstart blinkingand begin recharging. Blinkingonce a second: Indicateslessthan50% has beencharged. Blinkingtwice a second: Indicates50% ~ 75% has been recharged. Blinkingthree timesa second : Indicates75% - 100%has been recharged. Blinkingstopsand stayson : Recharginghas beencompleted. Onfor a secondand offfor a second:Indicatesthere is an error.Resetthe batterypackand DC cable. 5. If rechargingis completed,separatethe camcorder,AC power adapter,and batterypack. • Even ifthe power is turned off,batterywill be discharged. Note: Batterypack may be chargeda littleat the time of purchase. 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 20 I Preparing ÷ Battery Type LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SB-L110A Approximately 90 minutes Approximately 120 minutes SB-L160 Approximately 130 minutes Approximately 180 minutes SB-L320 Approximately 270 minutes Approximately 360 minutes The continuousrecordingtimesgiven inthe table are approximate.Actualrecordingtime dependson usage. Notes." ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ The batterypackshouldbe rechargedin a roomtemperaturethat is between0°C(32°F)and 40°C(104°F). It shouldneverbe charged in a room temperaturethat is below0°C(32°F). The life and capacityof the batterypackwill be reduced ifit is used intemperaturesbelow0°C, even whenit is fully recharged. The life and capacityof the batterypackwill be reduced ifthe batterypackis leftintemperaturesabove40°C(104°F)for a long period,even when it is fully recharged. Do not put the batterypack near any heatsource (fireor flames,for example). 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 21 I ENGLISH I Preparing ÷ The batteryleveldisplayindicatesthe amountof powerremaininginthe batterypack, ............... 1. 2. Fullycharged 10-40% consumed 3. 40-60% consumed 4. 60~80%consumed(preparea chargedone) 5. 6. 80~95%consumed(changethe battery) 100% consumed (camcorderwill turn off soon, changethe batteryas soon as possible) 1 I ............... 2 _ ............... 3 t ............... _ 4 ............... 5 t [Lo21_............... 6 ÷ Pleasereferto the table on page20 for approximatecontinuousrecordingtime. ÷ The recordingtime is affectedby environmentaltemperatureand conditions, The recordingtime becomesvery shortina cold environment. The continuousrecordingtime inthe operatinginstructionsis measuredunderthe conditionof using a fullycharged batterypackat 25°C(77°F).As the environmentaltemperatureand conditionsmay be differentwhen you actuallyuse the camcorder,the remainingbatterytime may not be the same asthe approximatecontinuousrecordingtimes givenin these instructions, A chargemark is providedon the batterypackto help you rememberwhether it has beencharged or not, Two colorsare provided(redand black)you may choosewhichone indicateschargedand which indicatesdischarged, Note: The chargemarkdoes not affectthe battery'schargestatus, 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 22 I Preparing ÷ There are severalcassettetypes,dependingon: Color systemused Recording/playbacktime. Hi8 4, Checkto see if the batterypackis in placeor AC adapteris connected. Make surethe AN cable is unplugged. 1. Pressthe EJECTbutton. The compartmentopens automatically. Insertthe cassettewiththe transparentwindowfacingoutward and the protectiontab towardthe top. EJECT TAPE [2 2. Pressthe PUSHmark untilthe compartmentclicksinto place. Note: When you have recordeda cassettethatyou wishto keep,you can protect itfrom beingaccidentallyerased. SAVE a. RecordingImpossible(Protection): Push the red tab on the cassetteto cover up the opening. b. Recordingpossible: If you no longerwishto keep the recordingon the cassette, push the red tab back sothat it no longercoversup the opening. REC 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 23 I ENGLISH Basic Recording Please make these preparations before recording. • Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack orAC PowerAdapter) • Did you set the powerswitchto CAMERAposition? • • Did you insert a cassette?(seepage22) Open the LCD Screenand make surethat STBY is displayedon the LCD (if the red tab of the cassetteis opened,STBY will not be displayed) Did you openthe LENS CAP? Make surethe imageyou want to recordappears inthe LCD monitor. Make surethe batterylevelindicatesthatthere is enoughremainingpowerfor recording.(seepage21) We recommendthat beginners,who are usingthe camcorderfor the first time, switchthe EASYmodeon. (see page33) • • • • a. To startrecording,pressthe red START/STOPbutton. Recordingstartsand RECshould bedisplayedon the LCD. I I 24 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _ge IENGLISHI Basic Recording b. To stop recording,pressthe red START/STOPbuttonagain. When Recordingstops,STBY shouldbe displayedon the LCD. ÷ Youcan view a recordedpicturewith the REC SEARCH (_, E) functionin STANDBYmode. REC SEARCH (_)allowsyou to reverseand RECSEARCH_ allows you to forward,for as long as you keep pressing. ÷ If you press the RECSEARCHO buttonbrieflyinSTANDBYmode, your camcorderwill play backin reversefor 3 secondsand returnto the originalpositionautomatically. REC SEARCH _, REC SEARCH_ (_ 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 25 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording • • Whilerecording,it is very importantto hold the camcordercorrectly. For stablerecording,fix the LENS COVERfirmlyby clippingiton the handstrap. (referto figure) 1. Holdthe camcorderfirmly usingthe handstrap.(seepage 16) 2. Placeyourright elbowagainstyour side. 3. Placeyour lefthandunderor next to the LCD to supportand adjustit. Do not touchthe built-inmicrophone. 4. Choosea comfortable,stablepositionfor the shotsthat you are taking. Youcan lean againsta wall or on a table for greaterstability. Do not forgetto breathegently. 5. Usethe LCDframe asa guideto determinethe horizontalplane. 6. Wheneverpossible,use a tripod. 1. Holdthe camcorderfirmlywith the handstrap.(see page16) 2. Placeyourright elbowagainstyour side. 3. Placeyour lefthandunderthe camcorderto supportit. Do not touchthe built-inmicrophone. 4. Choosea comfortable,stablepositionfor the shots. Youcan lean againsta wall or on a table for greaterstability. Do not forgetto breathegently. 5. Put youreye firmlyagainstthe eyecap. 6. 7. Usethe viewfinderframe asa guideto determinethe horizontalplane. Wheneverpossible,use a tripod. { i!i!!i!7 _!Ti!i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;; _ii!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;;i!ii!_!;; 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 26 I Basic Recording _,_,_®_,I,_,_,,_:_,_,-,,,_ _¸¸_,_,_,,_,_,_ _,,_,_,_}_,_,,_,__ _, _ _,_ _ _,9,,_, _:_,_,_,_,_ _, _,_m_: _,_,_,_,, __,_®_,,_,_,,,_,_,_ _,__ _, _ _ _ _, __,,_, ÷ Yourcamcorderis equippedwitha 2.5 inchcolor LiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD)screen,whichallowsyou to view recordingor playbackdirectly. ÷ Dependingon the conditionsinwhich you are usingthe camcorder(indoorsor outdoorsfor example),you can adjust: • Brightness • Color 1. Makesure thatthe batterypack is in place. 2. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) 3. Open the LCDScreen,then the LCDwill turn on. 4. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton,the MENU listwill be displayed. 5. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to LCDADJUST. DiS .............. OFF OZOOM...................OFF WHITEBAL................. AUTO OISPLAY ................. ON LANGUAGE ................ ENGL(SH MENU ] WE REMOCON ............ ON NEXT:MENU [....) ms ...................... OFF OZOOM ...................OFF WHITE_AL................AUTO mSPLAY ..................ON LANGUAGE............. ENGL(SH NEXT:MENU 6. PressENTER. • The LCDADJUSTMENUwill be displayed. _6LgR [171 EXIT: MENU 7. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to adjustthe LCD brightness. EXIT: MENU 8. PressENTER. • The cursorwill moveto the next item. _LOR ..... EXIT: MENU [19I 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 27 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording 9. Tum the UP/DOWNdialto adjustthe LCD colorsetting. 10.Press ENTER. • For furtheradjustment,repeatsteps7, 8, 9. 11.Pressthe MENUON/OFFbuttonto end the setting. Note: • • If you do not pressa buttonwithin 30 seconds,the settingwill disappear. The MENUON/OFFfunctionwill not operatein EASYmode. 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Basic SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 28 I Recording ÷ ÷ Youcan monitorthe playbackpictureon the LCD Screen. Make surethat the batterypackis inplace. 1. Holddown the tab of the powerswitchand push the switchto PLAYERmode. 1 2. Insertthe tapeyou havejust recorded. 3. Open the LCD Screenand make surethat STOP is displayedon the OSD. Adjustthe angle of the LCD Screenand setthe brightnessor the color if necessary. PLAYER Press the _ (REW)buttonto rewindthe tapeto the beginning. • Tostop REWIND,pressthe • (STOP)button. • Camcorderstopsautomaticallyafter rewinding. Press the IHI (PLAY/STILL)buttonto startplayback. • Youcan see the videoyou recordedon the LCD. • Tostop the PLAYBACKoperation,pressthe • (STOP)button. PLAY/ Note." Youcan also monitorthe pictureon a TV screen,after connectingthe camcorderto a -IV or VCR. (see page53) STOP 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 29 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording The LCDadjustmentmethodin PLAYERmodeis identicalto step number4 of page26, exceptthe power switchmust beset to PLAYER. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ When you usethe LCD Screenwhile playingback,you can hear sound from the Speaker. Volumeof the Speakeris controlledby the UP/DOWNdial tab on the camcorder. If you closethe LCD Screen,the LCD Screenand Speakerare turnedoff. If the speakerdoes notwork properly,check the following: • Is the LCD Screenclosed? • Is thevolumeadjustedto a lowlevel? • Is thespeakeroff?.(see page56) Notes." • Lowerthe volumeif vibrationfrom the built-inspeakercausesscreen disturbance. • Volumedisplaywill automaticallydisappear2 secondsafter adjusting. PLAY/STILL • • Press IHI (PLAY/STILL)buttonduringplayback. To resumeplayback,pressthe IHI (PLAY/STILL)buttonagain. • • KeeppressingMP- (FF) or _,9 (REW)buttonduringplayback. To resumenormalplayback,releasethe button. REW FF 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 30 I Advanced Recording ÷ Zoom works in CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ Zooming is a recordingtechniquethat letsyou changethe sizeof the subject inthe picture.For more professionallookingrecordings,do not use the zoom functiontoo often. ÷ Youcan alsochoosefrom two zoom speedsto suit differentneeds: • Gradualzoom (9~12 secondsfromTELENVIDEto WIDE/TELE) • High-Speedzoom (34 secondsfrom TELE/WIDEto WIDEFIELE) ÷ Usethese featuresfor differentshots;pleasenotethat overuseof the zoomfeaturecan lead to unprofessionallookingresultsanda reductionof batterypackusage time. 1. Movethe zoom lever a littlefor a gradualzoom, move it furtherfor a high-speedzoom. Yourzoomingis monitoredon the OSD. w 2. T (Telephoto)side: Subjectappearscloser. 3. W (Wide angle)side: Subjectappearsfurther away. Note: MACRO If you cannotobtain sharpfocusin telephotozoom, movethe leverto the "W"side until thefocus sharpens. Youcan recorda subjectthat is at least1 mmaway fromthe lens surfacein thewide angle position. 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 31 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording DigitalZoomworks inCAMERAmodeonly. Zoomsmore than22x are performeddigitally. The picturequalitydeterioratesas you go towardsthe "T" side. We recommendthat you use the DIS (SCL906/L907)featurewiththe DIGITALZOOM for picturestability.(seepage35) rMENU ] LCD ADJUST WHITE BAL .......... AUTO _ DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON _,. _" NEX]_ MENU 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) • Open the LCD Screenand adjustthe LCD Screenso asto see comfortably. 2. Make surethat the DIGITALZOOM featureis on. (see page32) When you movethe ZOOM lever to the "F' side,the picturewill be enlargedwithin22x minimumto 880x maximumZOOM. This is the DIGITALZOOM boundary. i..-...[.sBo. I l :hhoOW:tthh: doigliitacal iZ:2marer: a 4. If you do not wantto use the DIGITALZOOM, setthe D.ZOOMfunctionto OFF inthe MENU list.(seepage 32) [] 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA NG_ _ 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 32 I Advanced i_'•;_;_ (20-45) Recording i_'•_ _,_ i,_ _ ;_ ,,_i_ __,_,,,_ _ _ _• _,_i_ _, _ _!_ %_,,_ _ _ _ _ _:_ _::!:_ _ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode• (see page 18) D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE BAL ..........AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH ['MENU_e_eS.rDIS ........................ OFF ] WLREMOCON....ON NEX_ MENU ÷ The DIGITALZOOMfeature is explainedon page31. 2. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton. • The MENUlistwill appear. 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to D. ZOOM. LCD ADJUST Ii DIS........................ ENU OFF DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGUS WL REMOCON ....ON _HtTE BAL ..........AUTO EX_ MENU 4. PressENTER. • The DIGITALZOOMsettingwill change. LCD ADJUST Ii DIS........................ ENU OFF 5. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbuttonto endsetting. DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGUS WL REMOCON ....ON _HiTE BAL ..........AUTO EX_ MENU 1. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode. • Powerswitchwill be changedto CAMERAmode. 2. PressD. ZOOM ON/OFFbutton. • The DIGITALZOOM indicatorswill bedisplayedon thescreen, and DIGITALZOOM functionwill operate. 3. To deactivatethe DIGITALZOOMfunction,pressthe D.ZOOMbuttonagain. • The DIGITALZOOM indicatorsdisappearfrom the screen. Note: The DZOOM ON/OFFfunctionwill not operateinEASYmode. D.ZOOM 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM q_ge 33 I ENGLISH Advanced + Recording Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASYmode. • The EASY mode onlyoperates in CAMERAmode. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode(see page18). 2. By pressingthe EASYbutton,allthe functionsof the camerawillbe setto off and the recordingsettingswill be setto thefollowing basicmode. • Battery level,recordingmode,counter,date/time,DIS ( _'_] ) will be displayed as thecamcorderstartsto run. • The word "EASY"willappearon the LCDat the same time. However,the Date/Timewill only be seen if it has beenpreviouslyset. (DIS ( _] ) will be displayedon SCL906/L907only) 3. Pressthe START/STOPbuttonto startrecording. • Recordingwill begin usingthe basicautomaticenvironmentsettings. 4 Pressingthe EASY buttonagain turnsthe EASYmodeoff. • The camerawill return to the settingsthatwere set priorto the EASYmodebeing switchedon. Notes." • In the EASYmode,the MENU,ME DSE,EAE and BLC functionsare notavailable. • If you wantto use thesefunctions,you must first switchthe EASYmodeoff. • The EASYmode settingsare storedinthe camera(provideda good lithiumbatteryhas beeninstalled). D E_3 STBY X:XX:XX EASY JAN. [ 31, 2004 I 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 34 I Advanced Recording ÷ Youcan customizethesettingsand save themfor future use. • The CUSTOMfunctiononly operatesin CAMERAmode. 1. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) 2. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton,to bringupthe MENUlist, 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilCUSTOMSETis highlighted, 4. Pressthe ENTERbutton,the CUSTOMmenuwillappear. • Set the statusof each item to what you want. 5. To exit the menu,pressthe MENUON/OFFbuttontwice. 6. By pressingthe CUSTOMbutton,the customsettingswill come up, • Date/rime andTitle will onlyappear ifthese have beenset in advance, • The word "CUSTOM"will be displayedon the LCDat the sametime. Example: When the CUSTOMSET is set as follows; 7. Pressthe START/STOPbuttonto startrecording, • Recordingwill begin usingthe new CUSTOMsettings, 8. To switchCustomoff, pressthe CUSTOMbuttononce, • The camerawill revertto the settingsthatwere set priorto the CUSTOMmodebeingswitchedon, Note: • The CUSTOMsettingswill be storedin the camera (providinga goodlithium batteryhas beeninstalled). "CUSTOM SETTING STBY D_S......................ON 1 • Presslngthe _880x DATE/TiME / _II,£TC_M _,'_'_'s,,L ::::::::_oo=-_-, TITLE .................. CONTINUE _OG_M_E_, | ...... buffon dis_la.s i=.......... ' /.n i_ |_. ] -0:00:o3 . CONGRATULATIONS / | o, .................. j ., ..... j EXIT: MENU ONTINUE JAN 1,2OO4 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 35 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording ÷ The DISfunctionworks in CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ DIS (DigitalImageStabilizer)is a handshakecompensationfunctionthat compensatesfor any shakingor movingof the hand holding the camcorder(withinreasonablelimits). • • Recordinginthe Zoom In mode Recordinga smallobjectclose-up ÷ •It providesmorestable pictureswhen: windowof a vehicle • Recordingthroughthe Recordingand walkingat thesame time ?{"<_"¢_< _{(P2_ [t.L ]_[ 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(See page18) • Open the LCD Screenand adjustit to see comfortably. 2. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton. • The MENU listwill appear. J IS........................ OFF / D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE 8AL ..........AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE ..........ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON EX_ MENU • I LCDADJUST 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to DIS. WL 4. Press ENTER. • The DISsettingwill change. J J D.zooM .............. OFF | WHITE 8AL ..........AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE ..........ENGLISH REMOCON NEX_ ....ON MENU • I | 5. Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbuttonto end the setting. • When the DISis set, the DISmark (_) willdisplayedon the OSD. D.ZOOM .............. OFF | WHITE 8AL ..........AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE ..........ENGLISH WL REMOCON NEX_ Notes: 1. It is recommendedyou deactivatethe handshakecompensationfunctionwhen usinga tripod. 2. The DISfunctionwill not operateinthe DSEmode. 3. The MENUON/OFFfunctionwillnot operatein EASYmode. MENU ....ON 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 36 I Advanced Recording ÷ The MF/AFfunctionworks in the CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ In most situations,it is betterto use the AutomaticFocusfeature,as itenablesyou to concentrateon the creativeside of your recording. ÷ Manualfocusingmay be necessaryunder certainconditionsthat make automaticfocusing inadequate. ÷ The AF (Auto Focus)mode is setautomaticallywhenyou switchon the Power switch. ÷ If you are inexperiencedwith camcorders,we recommendthat you use the Auto Focusmode. ÷ Inthe followingsituations,you shouldobtain betterresultsbyadjustingthefocus manually. a. A picturecontainingseveralobjects,some closeto the camcorder,othersfurther away. b. A personenvelopedinfog or surroundedbysnow. c. Veryshinyor glossysurfaceslike a car. d. Peopleor objects movingconstantlyor quicklylikean athleteor crowd. 1. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) 2. Pressthe MF button. 3. Zoom in the subjectto be recordedby pushingthe ZOOMtab to the "T"side. 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 37 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial up or down untilthe objectis focused. 5. Youwill obtaina sharppictureafterzoomingout. 6. To return toAF(AutoFocus),pressthe MF buttonagain. Note: The MF functionwill not operatein EASYmode. BLC works inthe CAMERAmode. Back lightingexistswhenthe subject is darkerthan the background: The subjectis placedinfront of a window. The personto be recordedis wearingwhiteor shinyclothesand is placedagainst a brightbackground;the person'sface is too darkto distinguishtheir features. The subjectis outdoorsandthe backgroundis overcast. The lightsourcesare too bright. The subjectis againsta snowybackground. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) 2. Press BLC button. • Normal- BLC - Normal • BLC enhances only the subject. Note: BLCfunctionwill not operatein EAE or EASY mode. * BLCoff * BLCon 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 38 I Advanced Recording ÷ The PROGRAMAE functionworks in the CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ The PROGRAMAE modesallow you to adjustshutterspeedsandapertureto suitdifferentrecordingconditions.Theygive you creativecontroloverthe depthof the field. ÷ There are 6 automaticexposuremodes. ÷ The flicker appearswhen photographingfrom the interiorfluorescentlamp lower part. 1. AUTO mode • • • Auto balancebetweenthe subjectand the background. To be used in normalconditions. The shutterspeedautomaticallyvariesfrom 1/60to 1/250second,dependingon the picture. 2. SPORTSmode ( _ • 3. ) For recordingpeopleorobjectsmovingquickly;youshouldable to play backthe pictureinslow motionon an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given imagewithverylittleblur. PORTRAITmode( _ • • ) For focusingonthe backgroundof thesubject,thebackgroundbeing outoffocus. The PORTRAITmodeis most effectivewhenusedoutdoors. Theshutterspeedautomatically variesfrom 1/60to 1/1000second,dependingonthepicture. 4. SPOTLIGHTmode( _ • • 5. SANDISNOWmode ( _ • • ) Torecordcorrectly whenthere isonlylight onthe subjectand notthe rest ofthepicture. Theshutterspeed is1/60second. ) For recordingwhenthe peopleor objectsaredarkerthanthe backgroundbecauseofreflectedlightfrom sand orsnow. Theshutterspeedautomatically variesfrom 1/60to 1/250second,dependingonthepicture. 6. HSS(High SpeedShutter)mode( _ ) • • For recordingfast-movingsubjectssuch asthe playersin golf or tennisgames. Youmay needto lightthe recordingarea. 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 39 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) 2. Press the EAE button, the (_) symbol will be displayed. 3. Pressthe EAE buttonuntilthe appropriatesymbolis displayed. • No Display:Auto mode. Notes: • The screenstatusthat is changedby the EAE buttonwill be recordedonthe tape. • To endthe P.AEfunction,press the P.AEbuttononce or severaltimes, untilthe PAE Icon is no longerdisplayed. • The P.AEfunctionwill not operatein EASYor CUSTOMmode. • The BLCfunctionwill notoperatein P.AEmode. 0:00:00 STBY] JAN. 31,2004 00732M SCL901 SEA I ENGLISH (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 40 I Advanced Recording ÷ The digitaleffectsenableyou to givea creativelookto your recordingby addingvariousspecialeffects. ÷ Selectthe appropriatedigitaleffectfor the type of picturethatyou wish to record. ÷ There are severalDSE modes.(SCL901:8 modes,SCL906/L907:9modes) 1. Normalpicture. 2. STROBE:This modeworks by insertinga cuttingeffect onthe image. There are 50 fieldsina normalrecordedpicture.(SCL906/L907only) 3. SEPIA:This modegivesthe imagea SEPIAeffect. 4. B&W(Black& White):This modeallowsthe imageto berecordedin blackandwhite. 5. NEG.(Negative):This modeallowsimagesto be recordedby reflectingthe colorof the image. 6. MIRROR:This modecuts the imagein half, usingthe mirroreffect. 7. ART:Adds a paint-likeeffect,called solarization,to the image. 8. MOSAIC:This modegivesthe imagea checkereddesign. 9. 16:9(WIDE):This modeprovidesa 16:9(WIDE)televisiondisplay. 10. CINEMA:This modecoversthe upper/lowerportionof thescreen to give a movie-like effect. Notes: • • DIS functionwill notoperatein DSEmode.(SCL906/L907only) DSEfunctionwill notoperatein EASYmode. \ I / 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 41 I ENGLISH I Advanced _l_ii_ Recording _ _6rdi_g DSE effe_ 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) 2. Pressthe DSEbutton,STROBEor SEPIAwill be displayed. EPIA 3. Keeppressingthe DSEbutton,until the desiredmodeis displayed. 4. Pressthe START/STOPbuttonto startrecording. 5. To exit the DSEfunctions,pressthe DSEbuttononce or severaltimesuntil no DSE mode is displayedon the LCD. Notes: • __ • It is recommendedthatyou setthe DSEmode inSTBY mode. DSEfunctionswill not operatein EASYmode. 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _ge 42 I Advanced Recording ÷ Settingand recordingthe date/timefeatureworks inthe CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ Youcan recordthe date/timeon yourtapes, so you will knowwhen itwas made.The dateand time are recordedwheneverthey are displayedon theviewfinderor LCD. ÷ Settingthe DATE/TIMEis possiblein STANDBYof CAMERAmodeonly. 1. Makesure thatyou have installedthe LITHIUMBATTERY.(see page17) The LITHIUMBATTERYis neededto maintainthe clock. 2. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) 3. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton,then the MENUlistwill appear. '_ NU _DJ_ST : EX_ MENU 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilCLOCK SET is highlighted. MENU U_IQ_ _ET TITLE .................... OFF D/T$TLE COLOR ..WHITE C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 DEMO .................. OFF ![TLE SET EX_ MENU PressENTER. • CLOCKSETTINGis possiblewhenthe DATEand TIMEappear. • BLINKINGindicatesthe possiblechangesfor the setting. The year will be thefirst to blink. 12:00 AM :LOCK ETTING EXIT: MENU 6. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to setthe desiredyear. ] D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE 8AL .......... AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGUSH WL REMOCON ....ON 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 43 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. • The monthtoberesetwillblink. 8. Turnthe UP/DOWNdialto setthe desiredmonth. ] "CLOCK SETTING 12:00 AM _F_, 2005 EX$_ MENU 9. Press ENTER. • The day to be resetwill blink. 10.Youcan set the day,hour and minutefollowingthe same procedureusedfor settingthe yearand month. rCLOCK SETTING 12:00 AM EX$_ MENU 11.PressENTERafter settingthe minuteand theclocksettingscreenwilt disappear. The selecteddateand timewilt thenbe displayed. 1. Make surethat you haveset the DATE/TIME. 2. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) • Open the LCD Screenand adjustit to see comfortably. 3. Pressthe DATE/TIMEbuttonthe requirednumberof times. • To recordthe dateonly,press the DATE/TIMEbuttononce. • To recordthe dateand time, pressthe DATE/TIMEbuttontwice. 4. Pressthe START/STOPbuttonto recordthe DATE/TIMEon yourrecording. Notes: • • • If your dateand time settingsare notmaintainedinthe camcorder,it meansthe installedLITHIUMBATTERYis discharged. (see page17) Youcannotconcealthe recordeddateor time duringplayback. The DATE/TIMEfunctionwill notoperatein EASYor CUSTOMmode. 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 44 I Advanced Recording + Selecting and recording a TITLEis possible in the CAMERAmode onl7. ÷ The TITLEfeature allows you to select a preset title stored inthe camcorder's memory. + You can also select the language of the titles. ÷ Selectinga languageis possiblein STANDBYin CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ The factory defaultlanguageis ENGLISH. Youcan change the language. 1. Makesure thatyou have installedthe LITHIUMBATTERYor havethe adapterattached.(seepage 17) 2. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) • Open the LCD Screen andadjustit to see comfortably. 3. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton. The MENUlistwill appear. MENU 1 D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE BAL .......... AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE ..........ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON EXIT: MENU 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilTITLE SET is highlighted. CUSTOM SET MENU D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 DEMO .................. OFF TITLE .................... OFF EXIT: MENU • 5. PressENTER. • A listof availablelanguageswillappear. LANGUAGE SELECT • /FRAN?AIS ITALIANO ESPA_OL PYCCKI4_I DEUTSCH EXI_ MENU • 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 45 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 6. Turnthe UP/DOWNdialto selectthe appropriatelanguage. • Youmay select languagesamongENGLISH/FRAN(_AIS/DEUTSCH/ ITALIANO/ESPANOL/PYCCKHH. /OEO4C. / /EsPA O / FRAN A_S _TAL(ANO 7. Press ENTER. • Then,the title listwill appearin the languageyou chose. I P¥CCK._ ) HAPPY B(RTHDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR fL ANN(VERSARY GRADUATION HAVING FUN ] 8. TurnUP/DOWNdialto whicheverTITLEyou desire. 9. Press ENTER. • The selectedtitlewill appearon the screenfor 2 ~ 3 seconds andwill disappear. At the sametime, the camcorderwill returnto the menu mode. Note: • Makesure thatyou have selecteda TITLE. 1. Set powerswitchto CAMERAmode. • Open the LCD Screenand adjustit to see comfortably. 2. Press MENU. 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilTITLE...........OFF is highlighted. 4. Press ENTERto chooseamongOFF,AUTO-10S,and CONTINUE. 5. Press START/STOPbuttonto recordthe titlewithyour picture. • If you wantto changerecordingtime, select titlerecordingtime (OFF,AUTO-10S,CONTINUE)on MENU. Notes: • The titlemoves horizontallyfrom the rightside to the leftside 10secondsafter you turn on the title. • MENUON/OFFfunctionwill not operatein EASYor RECmode. CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET MENU SET TITLE I C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 DEMO .................. OFF [ D/T(TLE COLOR ..WHITE _ EX)_ MENU / 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _ge 46 IENGLISHI Advanced ÷ Recording The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. 4, Youcan give your filmsa professionallook byusingspecialeffectssuchas fading inand out at the beginningor end of a sequence. 1. Beforerecording,hold downthe FADEbutton. The pictureandsound graduallydisappear(fade out). 2. Press the START/STOPbuttonand at the same time releasethe FADE button. Recordingstartsand the pictureand soundgraduallyappear(fade in). _g FADE iNi FADEOUT) 3. When you wish to stop recording,hold down the FADEbutton. The pictureandsound graduallydisappear(fade out). 4. When the picturehas disappeared,pressthe START/STOPbuttonto stop recording. Hold the FADE button a. FADE OUT Gradual disappearance a. FADE OUT (Approx.4 seconds) b. FADE IN (Approx.4 seconds) Gradual appearance b. FADE IN Release the FADE button 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 47 I ENGLISH Advanced Recording N ÷ With the SNAP SHOT feature, your came,order functions likea regular filmcamera, allowingyou to take single stillpictures. The SNAP SHOT functionoperates in the CAMERAmode. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode. CAMERA 2. Pointthe Cameraat the imageyou want to recordand press the SNAPSHOT button. • At thistime, becareful notto shakeyourcamcorderbecausethe imagewill be blurred. 3. Afterthe SNAP SHOTbuttonhas been pressed,your camcorderwill recordthe still imagefor 6 seconds,then automaticallyreturnto STANDBYmode. • Youcan check the remainingtime for SNAP SHOTrecordingby lookingat the time displayedon the screen. • Tostop SNAPSHOTrecording,pressthe SNAP SHOTbuttonagain. Notes: • • The SNAP SHOT is activated during shooting. The still image will be displayed on the display if the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode. I 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 48 I Advanced Recording •t, WHITE BALANCEis a recordingfunctionthatpreservesthe unique colorof the object inany recordingcondition. ÷ Youmay select the appropriateWHITEBALANCEmodeto obtain goodcolor qualityof the image. AUTO:This modeis generallyusedto controltheWHITE BALANCEautomatically. INDOOR(-._:): ControlsWHITE BALANCEaccordingto the indoorambience. OUTDOOR('÷:-):ControlsWHITEBALANCEaccordingto the outdoorambience. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode. 2. Press the MENUON/OFFbutton,the MENUlistwill be displayed. 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilWHITEBAL.........AUTOis highlighted. MENU D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE BAL .......... AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON DIS........................ OFF EXIT: MENU 4. Press ENTER. • Youcan set it to INDOORor OUTDOORby pressingthe ENTERbutton. LCD ADJUST DIS........................ OFF MENU D.ZOOM .............. OFF LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON DISPLAY .............. ON EXIT: MENU 5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting. LCD ADJUST DIS........................ OFF MENU D.ZOOM .............. OFF LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON L DISPLAY .............. ON EXIT: MENU Note: The MENUON/OFFfunctionwill notoperatein EASYor REC mode. 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 49 I ENGLISH I Advanced 1. Recording MENU listON/OFF button. •PressThetheMENU will appear. 2. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to LANGUAGEand pressthe ENTERbutton. Mr:ENU ] ........ ot D.ZOOM.............. OFF WHITEBAL..........AUTO DISPLAY.............. ON LANGUAG_ .......... E_GUS_ WL_MOCO_ ....ON XlT:MENU 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to select the appropriatelanguage. • Youmay select languagesamongENGLISH/ESPA_IOL/FRANQAIS. 4. Pressthe ENTERbutton. LCDADJUST DIS........................ OFF D.ZOOM.............. OFF WHITEBAL..........AUTO DISPLAY.............. ON _UAGE : _LI_ [_LR_MOCON....ON XlT:MENU J [ENGLISH] To exitthe menu, pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton. • The OSD changeswith the languagewhich is selected. FRANOAIS r LANGUAGE SELECT _EXIT:MENU Notes: • • The factory default language is ENGLISH. Selecting a language is possible in CAMERA mode or VCR mode. ] 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 50 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording Demonstration automati_ly shows you the major functions that are included with your _mcorder easily. The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when a tape is not in the camcorder. The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFE so that you may use them more 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. Mf: NOI llill,ll_; is......... o.l D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE BAL .......... AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON XFE MENU 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial sothat DEMO is highlighted. CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE .................... OFF D/T_TLE COLOR ..WHITE MENU C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 _. EX_ MENU 4. Press ENTERto select ON. • Demonstrationwill start. 5. Set the powerswitchto OFF to end the Demonstration. Note: The MENUON/OFFfunctionwill notoperatein EASYor REC mode. SAMSUNG DEMONSTRATION 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 51 I ENGLISH Advanced Recording i 1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. • The MENU list will appear. 3. Tum the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR__...WHITE. CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET MENU .................... OFF TITLE D!Ti LE COLO_ .WHIT_ DEMO .................. OFF C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 EXl_ MENU Press ENTER. • A listof availablecolorswill appear. 5. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to select the appropriatecolor. 6. Press ENTER. • Pressthe DATE/TIMEbuttonto choosewhetherthe dateand/or time will be displayed. 7. Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbuttonto end setting. • TheTitle andDate/Timewillappearin theColoryou chose. I 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 52 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ Recording there are onlytwo possiblerecordingenvironments. recordingoutdoors(Normalrecordingor throughan ND(NeutralDensity)filter). You will be recordingindoors(Videolight recommended or required). single greatestinfluence on picturequalityis the level of brightness,measured in lux. followingtable lists a few common situations,the correspondinglevel of brightnessand any When you use your camcorder, You will be ÷ The ÷ The • • Snow-covered mountains or fields. Sandy beach on a hot summer's day 100,000 100,000 • On a sunny day in the middle of the afternoon. • On a gloomy day, an hour after the sunrise. 2,000 • Office with fluorescent 1,000 • lighting near to a window. On a sunny day, an hour before the sunset. 1,000 • Department store counter. • Room lit by two 30W fluorescent lights, • • Arcade at night. Candle light. associated ND filter recommended. 35,000 Normal recording. 500 to 700 300 Video light recommended. 150 to 200 Video light required. 10to 15 1. Ejectthe tape thatyou have recorded.(seepage 22) 2. 3. If you want to protect accidental Set the POWER switch to OFE 4. Close 5. Remove erasure of the tape you have the LENS cover. the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder. recorded, push the red tab on the cassette. recommendations. 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 53 I ENGLISH I Playing back a Tape ÷ To view a tapethat you haverecorded. ÷ Playbackfunctionworks inPLAYERmode only. ÷ There are two ways to see a tape; • Towatch with LCD:recommendedfor outdooruse. • Towatch with-IV monitor:recommendedfor indooruse. + It is practical to view a tape using the LCD Screen in a car or the outdoors. (see page 28) ÷ It is practicalto use a TV monitorto view tapes indoors. ÷ To playa tape back,theTV mustfeature a compatiblecolor system.(see page63) has an Audi ÷ Usethe Audio/Videocable suppliedwith yourcamcorder. • The yellowplug:Video • The whiteplug:Audio(L)-Mono ÷ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. • Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. • The yellow plug: Video • The white plug: Audio(L)-Mono Note: To view the cassetteon the televisionscreen,select the channelreservedfor your VCR on the television. (Referto your VCR or televisioninstructionbook) 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Playing SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 54 I back a Tape Notes: • SCL901/L906/L907featurea monauralaudio system.If yourTV or VCR featuresa stereoaudio system,connectthe audio cableto input"L" of your TV or VCR. • Youcan use an S-VIDEOcable to obtain betterqualityof picturesifyou have a S-VIDEOconnectoron yourTV. • Whileplaying backon a TV screen,closethe LCD panel.Otherwise,picturedistortionmay occur. 1. Usethe TV/VIDEObuttonto select VIDEOon yourTV. 2. Connectpowersource (batteryor AC PowerAdapter)to the camcorder. Setthe powerswitchto PLAYERmode. 3. Inserta tape you want to see. • Makesure thatSTOP is displayed. Pressthe I_11(PLAY/STILL)button. • The pictureyou recordedappears on theTV after2 to 3 seconds. • Press• (STOP)to stop playing. • If thetape reachesits end duringplayback,thetape will rewindautomatically. Notes: Vibrationfrom the built-inspeakercan causepicturedistortion. It is bestto turn the built-inspeakeroffwhen yourcamcorderis connectedto the -IV. The system(Hi8/8mm)is selectedautomatically,dependingon the tapeformat. This camcarderdoes not supportLPrecordingand playback. 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 55 I ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Press I1_11(PLAY/STILL)buttonduringplayback. To resumeplayback,press IHI (PLAY/STILL)buttonagain. Note: Yourcamcorderwillautomaticallystop if it is leftfor more than5 minutesin STILLmode without operationinorderto preventtapeand head-drumwear. ToI_ __ (pi_ _arc_) FF Press _'_(FF) or -<'<(REW) buttonsduringplayback.To resumenormal playback,releasethe buttons. Zero RETURN(S_906iL907 o61y) ÷ The ZERORETURNfunctionworks in PLAYERSTOPmode. ÷ Youcan Fast Forwardor Rewindto 0:00:00automatically. 1. Set the powerswitchto PLAYERmode. • Make surethat STOPis displayed. 2. Press the ZERO RETURN button. • Z.RTN is displayed. • FF or REW works automatically. Notes." • The ZERORETURNbuttondoes not workwhen theTAPE COUNTERreads0:00:00. • Setthe COUNTERRESETto "C.RESET0:00:00"in MENUmodeat the startof the cassetteor the requiredsequence. When you wish to find this point on the tapeagain, pressZ.RETURNbuttonwhen playbackis stopped. I 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Playing SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 56 I back a Tape ÷ The LCDcontrol in PLAYERmodeis identicalto step 3 of the page26, exceptthe powerswitchmust be setto PLAYERmode. ÷ The speaker is turnedON/OFFbyopening/closingthe LCD. ÷ The speakerON/OFFsettingoperateswhenthe LCD is opened.When it is setto OFF,the speakerwon't turn on even after opening the LCD. MENU 1. Set the powerswitchto PLAYERmode. 2. Press the MENUON/OFFbutton,thenthe MENU listwill appear. 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdialto SPEAKER. 4. Press ENTER to chooseON or OFE 5. Press the MENUON/OFFbuttonagain to end the SPEAKERsetting. ÷ Speakervolumecan be controlledbyturningthe UP/DOWNdial duringplayback. ] Note: When the MENUlist is on, volumewill not be changed. ÷ The procedurefor usingDSE inPLAYERmode is the same asthe procedurefor usingDSE inCAMERAmode,exceptthatthe power switchmust be setto PLAYERinsteadof CAMERA.Pleasereferto pages40 and41. Note: The STROBE,NEG., MIRROR,MOSAIC,CINEMAand 16:9(WIDE)effectswill not operatewhen yourcamcorderis in PLAYER mode. ÷ Pressingthe DSE buttonwill scrollthroughthe availablesettings. Stop at the oneyou require. 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 57 I ENGLISH I Playing back a Tape ÷ This Camcordercan convertan NTSCtape recordedin the SPmodeto the "PAL60"format,allowingyou to view it on a PAL-IV which hasVerticalsync adjustmentcircuitryfor 60Hz. "PAL60"is a specialoutputsignal formatwithwhich a PALTV can be used to view a tape recordedby an NTSC recorder. 1. Set powerswitchto PLAYERmode. 2. Insertan NTSC tapeyou want to see. 3. Press MENUON/OFFbutton,thenthe MENU listwill appear. 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to "PALCONV.......OFF". 5. Press ENTER,then it willchangeto "PALCONV.......PAL60". • Now you can see the pictureby pressingthe PLAYbutton. 6. Press MENUON/OFFbuttonto end setting. Notes: __ 1. This Camcordercan notrecord usingthe "PAL60"system. 2. When an NTSCtape is being playedback,the pictureon the monitorscreenshrinks inthe Verticaldirection. 3. If the signal recordedon the tape is in bad condition,the PAL60playbacksystem may malfunction. 4. A PAL recordedtapecan not be normallyplayedbackwhen "PAL60" is set or displayed. / 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _ge 58 ENGLISH] USB interface (SCL907 only) ÷ Youcan easilytransfera still imagefrom a camera, tape,memorytoa PC withoutadditionaladd-oncardsvia a USBconnection. ÷ If you transferdata to a PC,you needto installthe software(Driver,Editingsoftware)suppliedwith thecamcorder. • CPU : Intel®PentiumII_ processorcompatibleor better • • Operatingsystem : Windows®98/98SE/ME/2000/XP RAM : 64 MBor more • CD-ROM:4x CD-ROMdrive • VIDEO : 65,000-coloror bettervideo displaycard • AvailableUSB port • Hard Disc: 4GB (8GBrecommended) Notes: • • • Intel®PentiumIITMis a trademarkof the IntelCorporation. Windows®is a registeredtrademarkof the Microso_ Corporation. All other brandsand names are propertyof their respectiveowners. I ] 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 59 I ENGLISH I USB interface (SCL907 only) ÷ Do notconnectthecamcorderto PC before installingthe program. ÷ If anothercameraor scanneris connected,pleasedisconnectit inadvance. ÷ This explanationis based on Windows®98SEOS. 1. The installprogramautomaticallyoperateswhen the CD is insertedinto CD-ROM. Note: Ifthe program installeddoes notoperate,doubleclick Install.exein CD-ROMDrive. 2. Click to installthe program. 3. Followthe installationinstructions. 00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge I USB interface (SCL907 only) 4. The windowbelow displaysthe folderto installthe program. • The programis installedin thefollowingfolder. C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media2.0 • Click 60 4. to change the folder. 5. Connectthe camcorderto PC. 6. PC finds the new hardwareand installsthe driverautomatically. 7. Ifthe driver is installed,the installationis completed. 6. 8. Execute USBMedia2.0 player on the Windowswall paper. Note: • USB Media2.0 User'sManualis includedon theaccompanyingCD inAdobe'sPortableDocumentFormat(PDF). The user'smanualcan be viewedusingAcrobatReadersoftware,which is also includedon the CD. (TheAcrobatReader is a freewareproductofAdobe Systems,Inc.) 61 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge I ENGLISH I USB interface (SCL907 only) 1. Conned a USBcableto the USBport onthe PC. 2. Conned the otherend of the USB cableinto the propertarminalon the camcorder.(USBjack) 3. Connectthe audiocable ta the Line inputjack of the PC. If the PC has no Line inputjack, connectthe audio cableto the MIC inputjack. This connection,however,may producenoisedependingonthe PC. Notes: • • If you disconnectthe USB cablefromthe PC or the camcorderwhile transferring,the datatransmissionwill stop andthe datamay be damaged. If you connectthe USBcable ta a PCvia a USB HUBor simultaneouslyconnectthe USBcablealong withother USBdevices,the camcordermay notwork properly. If this occurs,removethe other USBdevicesfrom the PCand reconnectthe camcorder. USB Cable USB AUDIO Cable 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 62 ENGLISH] Maintenance _!i_i_!_i_!i_i_!_!_:i_!_!iiii_t_!!i_i_i!__i!_!_i!!i_!_!ii_i_!_!i_ii_!!_!!i!_!!i_ ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!i!i!iil • Releasing the Eyecap 1. Pull theVIEW;INDER up and then turn thescrew counter-clockwise. 2. Pull the EYECAP out. 3. Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a sof_cloth and cotton swab or a blower. • Reattaching the Eyecap 4. Put the EYECAP on the VIEWFINDER. 5. Put the screw back on. Cleani Panel Open the LCD Screen and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the panel. _ieaning the Videa H_ads • To ensure normal reoording and dear pictures, dean the video heads. • When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. a. Normal Picture b,c.Noisy Picture If this happens, dean the video heads with a dry typecassette deaner. 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the deaning tape. Press the MI (PLAY/STILL) button. Press the • (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, oontact your local authonzed service center. Camcorde 1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder when s_ofing. 2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and warm place. 3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes, such as in a car. 4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place. [ °l 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 63 I ENGLISH I Using Your Camcorder Abroad ii_i!i!!ii:ii_!i!!ii(_!i!i_ '¸i!_i!i_i!_i!i_i!il ¸i!i!!ii!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸if!i! Each countryor area has its ownelectric andTV color system. Beforeusingyour camcorderabroad,check thefollowing: • • Youcan use your camcorderinany county or area that uses100Vto 240V, 50/60Hz. Usea commerciallyavailableAC plug adapter,if necessary,dependingon the power used. • Youcan view yourrecordingon the LCD or viewfinder. However,to view a recordingon a televisionor to make a copy to a video cassetterecorder,the televisionor VCR must be NTSC:SCLg0'I/Lg06/Lg07- compatibleand have the appropriateaudio/videojacks. i 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _3v[ _ge 64 IENGUS"I Troubleshooting Troub # _ing ;;; Beforecontactinga servicecenter,performthefollowingsimplechecks.They mightsave you thetimeand expenseof an unnecessary call. [_= slow thebatterypack is almostdischarged Changeitto a chargedone. [_= fast thebatterypack is fully discharged, Changeitto a chargedbattery. TAPE END! slow thetape has almost reachedits end. Preparea new one. TAPE END! no thetape reachedits end Changeto a new one. TAPE! slow thereis notape in thecamcorder. Inserta tape. PROTECTION! slow thetape isprotected from recording, If you want to record, releasethe protectiontab. D.EMG C.EMG slow the camcorderhas some mechanicalfault. 1. Ejectthe tape. 2. Setto OFF R.EMG LEMG 3. Detachthe battery. 4. Reattachthe battery. * Pleasecontactyour localservice centerif the problemcontinues. slow moisturecondensationhas formed inthe camcorder. see page67. 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 65 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting i_i_ !iiiiii_iiii!!!!!iiii_!ii!!_iii_!!!!_iii! _!!!!_iii! _!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !i_i_!_ii!!iiii_:_i!iii_i_iiiii!!_i!_i_ii!ili iiiii!!_ii!ii!_)iiii_iiii_ii_!i_ill _iii! i_!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !_:_:_:_ _!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !i_i_!!i_!_!:ii!i!i_!_!_,_,ii:ii!_:ii_i_ii:!iiii! i_!!!_iii! _i_ili_ii!i!i!!i!i_!!ii_i_!_i:!_ii::ii_!_ii!_ _iii! _i:_iiiiiiiiii_!_ii!! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _i_ i!!i ,_ If you run into any problemusingthe camcerder,usethe followingtableto troubleshootthe problem. ,_ If these instructionsdo not allowyou to solvethe problem,take a noteof: • The modeland serialnumbermarkedon the bottomof thecamcerder. • Yourwarranty,if applicable. ,_ ThencontactyournearestSamsungauthorizedservicecenter. Youcannotswitchthe camccrderon. _1, Checkthe batterypack(see page'lg) or the AC poweradapter. (seepage '18) Start!Stepdoes notoperate while shooting. _1, Checkthe POWER,set it to CAMERA. _1,You have reachedthe endof the cassette. _1, Checkthe recordprotectiontab on the cassette.(see page22) Thecamcordergoes off automatically. _1,You have lef[thecamcordersetto STANDBYfor more than 5 minuteswithout usingit. (seepage 24) _1,The batterypack is fully usedup. (see page2'1) The batteryback is quickly exhausted. _1,The atmospherictemperatureis too low.(seepage21) _1,The batterypack has not beenchargedfully.(seepage 19) _1,The batteryback is completelydead,andcannot be recharged. Useanotherbatteryback. Youcannoteject the cas_1,The batterypack is fully usedup. sette from the combari]T_ent _1,A mechanicalfault might have occurred.(see page64) The DATE/TIMEindicator flashes morethan 2 times when you setthe camccrder to CAMERA. _1,The lithiumbatteryis not installedor is fullyused up. (seepage '17) The playbackpictureis poor. _1,The video heads mightbe dirty. (seepage62) Youcannotoperateany functionson the camccrder. _1,A mechanicalfault might have occurred.(see page64) 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 66 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting , A vertical stripeappears when you record a bright subjectagainsta dark background(candleflame, for example). 41, The contrastbetweenthe subjectand the backgroundis toe greatfor the cam(orderto operatenormally.Makethe backgroundbrightto reducethe con_'astor use the BLCfunctionwhileyou are recording.(seepage37) The imagequality on the LCD is poor. 41, The use of VIEWFINDERis recommendedwhen recording undersunlight.(see page7) Adjustthe LCD.(see page26) The image inthe viewllnder is blurred. 41, The viewfinderlens has net beenadjusted. Turnthe viewfinderfocus ring untilthe screencomesinto sharp focus.(see page27) The tapedoes not move when you pressthe Play, FastForwardor Rewind buttons. 41, Setthe POWERswitchto PLAYER. 41, Youhave reachedthe beginningor end of the cassette. The picturedoes not appear inthe viewllnder. 41, The LCD Screen is opened. There is no soundfrom the SPEAKERwhen playing backthe tape. 41, Make surethe SPEAKERis ON. (see page56) The Data/]]meor Title disappearedeven though you had it set. 41, The lithium batteryis notinstalledor is fully used up. (see page17) 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 67 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting !ii_i!ii_it.rei!_i!!i_ t_"_:_:_!_!_ii_)_!_!_i_i_!_i!!i!!i_i_!_:_:_:_i!!i!_!i_i_!_i!!i!_i_i_i!_!!i!_!!!_i!_ii_i_:!_iii_i!ii_i!:i ¸_i_!!i!!_ii_i_i_i_!i_!i_ii_i_i!_i 4, If the camcerderis broughtdirectlyfrom a cold placeto a warm place,moisturemay condenseinsidethe camcorder, on the surfaceof the tape,or on the lens.In this condition,the tape may stickto the headdrum and be damagedor the unit may net operatecorrectly. To preventpossibledamageunderthese circumstances,the camcerderhas a built-inmoisturesensor. If there is moistureinsidethe camcorder,"DEW( [_ )" isdisplayed. If this happens,noneof the functionsexceptcassetteejectionwill work. Open the cassettecompartmentand removethe batteryfor at leasttwo heuls in a warm dry room. DEW Pleasefollow this procedurewhen the DEW protectionfeatureis unexpectedlyactivated and you want to overrideit: (Pleasemake surethatthe condensationhas disappearedcompletely.) 1. Takethe batterypack out. ¥ 2. Takethe lithiumbatteryout. 3. Put the lithiumbatteryback. 4. Put the batteryback back. [ ] 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 68 I ENGLISHI Specifications The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice. Recordingsystem Video signal Usable cassette Tapespeed Speed mode Recordingtime FF or REW time Image device Opticalzoom ratio Focal length: f F Filterdiameter Focus system Macro Min. Illumination LCD S_re Size/Picturecell Method Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard Hi8 or 8ram SP: 14.345mm/sec Record:SP only Playback:SP only P6-120:120 rain. P6-120:approx.6.5 rain. CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 22x 3.6~79.2 mm 1.6 46 mm Inner Auto wide macro 0.3 lux (visible) I 2.5 inch/112k TFT Video out Audio out Minijack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Minijack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: lessthan 820 ohms Power requirement Power consumption *Recording,LCD ON Built-inmic Built-inspeaker Operatingtemperature Dimension (WxHxO) Weight OC8.4 V (1.5 A) 4.8 W Condensermic, emni-directional Dynamic,0.5 W standard 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101x104x169mm (3.98x4.09x6.65inches) 790 g (1.471bs) 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _9e 69 I ENGLISH I Index ABROAD ........................................................................................ 63 AC POWER ADAPTER ................................................................ '18 ADJUSTING .................................................................................... 26 AF .................................................................................................... AUDIO AUTO AUTO AUTO ............................................................................................ FOCUSING ........................................................................ MODE .................................................................................. POWER OFF ...................................................................... 3_ 53 36 38 24 EASY .............................................................................................. EJECT ............................................................................................ ENTER ............................................................................................ EXTERNAL MIC ............................................................................ iii¸!_ ii!i:_ ii_!!:!i _<;_!_!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:! ¸_:!!!_!_:_!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_:!_ ¸¸_iiii FADE IN .......................................................................................... 46 FADE OUT ...................................................................................... 46 i!ii! ¸)i)ii:! ii!(i ili!!¸¸¸iii¸¸¸¸¸¸! !iiiii!i(ii) i!!i i::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: !!_!)( Bi_!i!i!(::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ii!ill FAR .................................................................................................. BATTERY ........................................................................................ BATTERY LEVEL .......................................................................... BAI-I-E RY PACK ............................................................................ BLC .................................................................................................. BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................ '19 2'1 '19 37 26 ii!i ii¸(i¸!ii! (il¸il)i i¸()!ilil i:i:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: _i_! iC!!_i! _i!il (!!i ¸_i CAMERA ........................................................................................ '18 CASSETTE .................................................................................... 22 CASSETTE HOLDER .................................................................... '1'1 CLEANING ...................................................................................... 62 COLOR .......................................................................................... 26 CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 2 COUNTER ...................................................................................... 55 CUSTOM ........................................................................................ 34 DATE .............................................................................................. DATE/TIME .................................................................................... DC CABLE ...................................................................................... DEMO ............................................................................................ DEW ................................................................................................ DIGITAL ZOOM .............................................................................. DIMENSIONS ................................................................................ DIS .................................................................................................. DISPLAY .......................................................................................... DSE ................................................................................................ 42 42 '18 50 67 3'1 68 35 '12 40 33 22 26 68 36 FF--(IFASTFORWARD) .................................................................. 55 FILTER DIAMETER ........................................................................ 68 FOCAL LENGTH ............................................................................ 68 iiii_iiii !iii_ _(!:i¸¸i::i)ii_i! ¸I i!!ii:!ii:i(ii! iiiiiiiilliiilliilliiilliiilli!i_iH_!iii¸(il i¸i_! iiiiiIiiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilliiilli HAND STRAP ................................................................................ 16 Hi8 .................................................................................................... 54 ii_ii il!i! i:!i_!iiillilifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill iifill ii(_> L!ii _ii¸i_!iiilfill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I fill i¸¸I i¸¸I ¸ LCD .................................................................................................. 26 LENS ................................................................................................ 9 LITHIUM BATTERY ........................................................................ 17 LOCK .............................................................................................. 18 MIRROR .......................................................................................... MOISTURE .................................................................................... MOSAIC .......................................................................................... MULTY PLAYBACK ........................................................................ 40 64 40 57 iiii!!!i! !i:iii¸¸!iil !!i:((il ¸¸¸:: :ii_:i! i_¸¸¸¸¸ :i¸¸: :i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸: :i¸¸:¸ :i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸: :i¸¸:¸ :i¸::¸¸:¸ ii_i¸I"1; ;_i(i (¸¸¸¸¸¸ ii¸:i!: ¸:¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::i¸¸:¸ :i¸: :i¸¸:¸ :i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::i¸¸:¸ :i¸: :i¸¸:¸ :i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::i¸¸:¸ :i¸: :i¸¸:¸ :i¸::¸¸:¸ i:i¸::¸¸:¸ i ND FILTER ...................................................................................... 52 NEAR.............................................................................................. 36 NEG................................................................................................ 40 NTSC.............................................................................................. 63 SCLg01 SEA (46-7Z) 12/26/03 10:46 _lv[ _9e 70 I ENGLISH I Index START/STOP .................................................................................. 23 OPERATIONMODE...................................................................... 13 STILL ............................................................................................... 55 OSD................................................................................................. 12 STOP .............................................................................................. 54 PLAY ................................................................................................ PLAYER ........................................................................................... PORTRAIT MODE .......................................................................... POWER CONSUMPTION ............................................................. POWER REQUIREMENT ............................................................. POWER SWITCH ........................................................................... PROGRAM AE ............................................................................... 54 54 38 68 68 18 38 STROBE .......................................................................................... 40 SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 68 S-VIDEO ......................................................................................... 54 TAPE TAPE TAPE TIME COUNTER ............................................................................ EJECT .................................................................................. END ...................................................................................... ................................................................................................ 13 22 64 42 il_iili:!i!!i:i!iii iii!!i!iii i _iiililliiiiii_i!i_iii!ii :ii:ii!i! _ii!ii :ii:ii!i_ _i:____i:__ :_:i_ _ :_:i_ _ :_:i_ _ :_:i_ _ :_i TITLE............................................................................................... 44 .... TV MONITOR................................................................................. 53 RECHARGING............................................................................... 19 RECSEARCH ............................................................................... 24 REMOTECONTROL..................................................................... 15 REW(REWlNDI ............................................................................ 55 VIDEO ............................................................................................. 53 VIDEO HEAD 62 .................................................................................. 00732M VOLUME......................................................................................... 56 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ............................................................... 4 SAND/SNOW MODE ..................................................................... 38 SELF-30S ........................................................................................ 15 SELF-END ..................................................................................... 15 SELF DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................ 64 SELF RECORD .............................................................................. 15 SELF TIMER ................................................................................... 15 SEPIA .............................................................................................. 40 SHOULDER STRAP ...................................................................... 17 SNAP SHOT ................................................................................... 47 SPEAKER ....................................................................................... 56 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 68 SPORTS MODE ............................................................................. 38 SPOTLIGHT MODE ....................................................................... 38 ii!!!iii !!i! il_iii;!:ii:i:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: i_iW i_¸!ii¸!I I!_ !!:i:: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::_ WAIT-10S........................................................................................ 15 WEIGHT.......................................................................................... 68 WHITEBALANCE.......................................................................... 48 ZERO RETURN.............................................................................. 55 ZOOM.............................................................................................. 30 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 71 I ENGLISH I Warranty (SEA Users Only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defectivematerial and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEAwill repair or replace the product at it's option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Labor 90 days carry-in Parts 1 year On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer's responsibility. The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service center. EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico. Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidentalor consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. 12/26/o3 (1-19) 00732M SCLg01 10:39 SEA Nv[ ¢_e I00 IENGL=SHI THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: i_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii ............ ...... _ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ,', ,, T SERVICE T+:: ,II • 4:,,, DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mr. Arlington Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics' http:iiwww.samsu +::: N.J. 07856 Internet Home Page ng usa.corn AD68-00732M