SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD99 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus START/ STOP PHOTO Charge Coupled Device SELF TIMER PHOTO SEARCH ZERO MEMORY A.DUB Liquid Crystal Display F.ADV Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to the User This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 100 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be use.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder 6 11 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...........................................................................................................
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Setting menu items ..................................................................................................................................................................................
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Various Recording Techniques ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Recording images continuously.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87 Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over 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 using the LCD screen. ■ A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob. 2 LCD open knob 6 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 2.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries (CR2025, 2 EA) 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable 10. Software CD 11. Memory Stick 12. USB Audio Cable 2.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 7. View Finder 1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 8. TFT LCD Monitor 3. Built-in Flash 9. MF/AF button 4. External MIC in 10. MF Dial 5. Multi-AV Jack 6. Internal MIC 1. Lens 6. Internal MIC 2. Remote Sensor 7. View Finder (see page 32) 3. Built-in Flash (see page 52) 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 4. External MIC in 9. MF/AF button (see page 63) 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 70) 10.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q (see page 62)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 98) 3. MEMORY MIX button 4. DISPLAY 1. Function buttons 5. Speaker 7. SLOW SHUTTER/S.SHOW button 6. Mode Switch (see page 23) (MEMORY STICK/TAPE) 1. Function buttons PLAYER 14 CAMERA M.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 3. Smart Shoe 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. TAPE EJECT 5. MENU button 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) 9. Hook for hand strap 10. USB Jack 7. Lithium Battery Cover 11. DV Jack 12. EARPHONE Jack 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 8. TAPE EJECT 2. PHOTO button (see page 68) 9. Hook for hand strap 3. Smart Shoe (see page 103) 10. USB Jack (see page 78) 4.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Hook for shoulder strap 9. Memory Stick Slot 1. MENU button 11. Battery Release 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch 7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack 10. Tripod receptacle 1. MENU button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 2. Hook for shoulder strap 7. Charging indicator 3. CAM indicator 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 4. PLAYER indicator 9.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PHOTO START/STOP SELF TIMER (see page 20) ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) PHOTO Search (see page 68) A.DUB (see page 66) (FF) (REW) (PLAY) 18. DISPLAY 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 11. F.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 83) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Photo Quality (see page 84) F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 100) G. Print Mark (see page 99) H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 98) I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 86) J.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 21 ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 22 ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand strap a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap. b.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 23 ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Note ■ The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country. 3.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 24 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on : - The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 3.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 25 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON Viewfinder ON SB-L110 Approx. 1hr 40min Approx. 1hr 20min Approx.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 26 ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged a b. 20~40% used b c. 40~80% used c d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) d e ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times.
SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 27 ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 28 ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 1 2 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. 4 ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed. ■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAM. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power. Record Search (REC SEARCH) ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOUR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. ■ You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (VP-D99(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. - When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode in a dark location or indoors, viewing the image may be difficult. (VP-D99(i) only). ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 33 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 2 4. Open the LCD screen.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 31) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. 2 ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT A/V REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT AV IN/OUT (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) MEMORY VIEWER Available mode CAMERA PLAYER Memory REC.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode Digital functions EIS EIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER Digital Special Effects O D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O O ✕ SLOW SHUTTER O * O ✕ ✕ O O O Digital special effects ✕ O O O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode. : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO 2.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND DEMO 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions. - The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. CAM MODE 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colour. ■ AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 12x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ✤ The EIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the zoom ■ Recording a small object close-up ■ Recording and walking at the same time ■ Recording through the window of a vehicle 1.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 8 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. a b c d e f g h b.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. CAM MODE 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● MEMORY MIX ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAM mode only. You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape. Select from 4 types of Memory Mix effects: ■ M. CHROMA (Memory chroma key) - You can swap a blue area of a still image such as a picture frame with a moving image. ■ M.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape ✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. ✤ Insert a Memory Stick is recorded still images into your camcorder. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the Built - in Flash ✤ You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash or attaching the VL-S1FL video Light/ Flash (optional) to the camcorder's Smart shoe (see page 103), whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places. ■ OFF : The flash does not fire. ■ (Auto) : The flash comes on depending on the brightness of the subject.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ See AV IN/OUT select on page 76. 1.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track. ■ 16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.