ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD93/D99 AF CCD LCD SCD93/D99 Auto Focus START/ STOP PHOTO Charge Coupled Device SELF TIMER PHOTO SEARCH Liquid Crystal Display ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLAY DATE/ TIME SLOW X2 AF CCD LCD F.ADV Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................. 6 2 .............................................................. 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................... 11 .............................................. 11 Features .......................................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ................................................
ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording .......................................................... 35 ....................................................................... 35 Use of various Functions ............................................................................................... 35 Setting menu items .................................................................................................. 35 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode .....
ENGLISH Contents PHOTO Image Recording .............................................................................................. 68 Searching for a PHOTO picture .............................................................................. 68 Various Recording Techniques ....................................................................................... 69 ................................................................................................................. 68 ........................
ENGLISH Contents Selecting the recording image size ................................................................................. 85 Selecting the moving picture size ................................................................................... 86 Recording images continuously ...................................................................................... 87 Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT............................................................................ 87 Setting the File Number ...
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. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob. 6 1 1. 2. 2 ■ LCD 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 3. 4.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT 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. 1. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.
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.
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.
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. 1. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 2. 3. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
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.
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. 2. 3. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 1. 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. USB 11. 12. USB 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. Remote Control 8. Shoulder strap 9. USB cable 10. Software CD 11.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 7. 1. 2. 8. TFT LCD 3. 9. 4. 10. 5. 6. 1. Lens 7. View Finder (see page 32) 1. 7. 2. Remote Sensor 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 2. 8. TFT LCD 3. 9. 3. Built-in Flash (see page 52) 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 70) 6. Internal MIC 9. MF/AF button (see page 63) 10. MF Dial 4. 5. 10. 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q( 3. 4. 1. 5. 7. 6. 1. 1. Function buttons PLAYER : (PLAY/STILL) CAMERA M.PLAY FADE (see page 65) : (STOP) BLC (see page 64) - : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV (see page 94) : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD (see page 94) 2. EASY.Q button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. MEMORY MIX button (see page 50) 4. DISPLAY button (see page 19) 14 (PLAY/STILL) ( ) (STOP) : ( ) (REW) : ( ) FF : ( : : (MJPEG PLAY/STILL) 5. Speaker 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. 2. PHOTO 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. ( ( ) 9. 10. USB 7. 11. DV 12. 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 2. PHOTO button (see page 68) 3. Smart Shoe (see page 100) (SCD99 only) 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 5. MENU button (see page 35) 7. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21) 8. TAPE EJECT 1. 7. 2. PHOTO 8. 3. 9. 9. Hook for hand strap 10. USB 10. USB Jack (see page 78) 4. 11. DV in/out Jack (see page 76) 5. ( 6. ( 11. DV ) 12. 12.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. 9. 1. MENU 11. 3. CAM 4. PLAYER 5. START/STOP 6. 7. 8. DC(( 10. 1. MENU button 7. Charging indicator 1. MENU 7. 2. Hook for shoulder strap 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 2. 8. DC( 3. CAM indicator 9. Memory Stick Slot (see page 82) 3. CAM 9. 4. PLAYER 10. 5. START/STOP 11. 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 16 10. Tripod receptacle 11. Battery Release 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP / 18. 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 17. 16. X2 15. DATA/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F.ADV 10. 2. START/STOP 10. Direction ( , (see page 72) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 5. PHOTO Search (see page 68) 14. (SLOW) (see page 72) 6. A.DUB (see page 66) 16. X2 (see page 73) 7.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 62) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4. Program AE (see page 42) 5. White Balance mode (see page 44) 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 64) 7. Manual focus (see page 63) 8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 60) 9. Zoom position (see page 45) 10. Memory Mix (see page 50) 11. DATE/TIME (see page 56) 12. USB (see page 78) 13. WL.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD 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 97) G. Print Mark (see page 96) H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 95) I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 86) J. Image Size (see page 85) K.
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.
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. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type. ✤ ✤ ✤ “---”.
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. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover. c.
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. 2. 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.
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.
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 SB-L110 Approx. 1hr 40min Approx. 1hr 20min Approx. 2hr SB-L110 SB-L220 Approx. 3hr 30min Approx.
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. • a. a. Fully charged a b. 20~40% b. 20~40% used b c. 40~80% d. 80~95% 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) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times.
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. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 3.
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. 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. 4 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ 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.
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) REC SEARCH ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
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.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color 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 ■ COLOR ADJUST ✤ ✤ ■ ■ ■ BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOR ADJUST 1. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. ■ You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (SCD99 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. (SCD99 only). ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 9.
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. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 1 ✤ ✤ 1. 2. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 2. 3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. 4. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary. ■ 2 5. 5.
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. ■ 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items ● Available mode MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER SUB MENU CAMERA PLAYER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT AV IN/OUT PHOTO QUALITY IMAGE SIZE MJPEG SIZE CONTINUOUS SHOT PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode ● Digital functions EIS EIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O O ✕ SLOW SHUTTER * ✕ SLOW SHUTTER ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O Digital special effects O EIS ( O D.ZOOM ✕ ✕ Notes ■ 36 PHOTO( When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X , that item cannot be activated. When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed. ) D.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ● 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. ✤ DATE/TIME 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ● 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. ✤ WL. REMOTE CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND ● 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. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. ✤ ✤ 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND ● 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. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. M.REC MODE 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ● 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE(automatic exposure) 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 - Automatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions. - The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 1. CAM MODE 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER ■ PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 2. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode. ■ Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHITE BALANCE ● 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 color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain ✤ good quality image color. ■ AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. ■ HOLD ( ) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom 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.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 5.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● EIS ( ● EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ✤ ✤ EIS ✤ 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. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. a ✤ ✤ b b. MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect. c. SEPIA mode This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment. d. NEGA mode This mode reverses the colors of the images, creating a negative image. Digital Special Effects ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only.
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. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode. ■ Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode. 7. To exit, press the MENU button. 2. ■ 3.
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.
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. 4. Select MEMORY MIX from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the desired MEMORY MIX mode and push the MENU SELECTOR.
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 (SCD99 only; see page 100), 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ● REC MODE ✤ ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER 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 75. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER 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. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode. 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ● WIND CUT ✤ ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, it is possible other low sounds will be 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. ✤ WIND CUT - 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ● DATE/TIME ✤ ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE/TIME mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME (see page 56) - Each time you select DATE/TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR, it will be displayed in order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. MIRROR ■ WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. ■ SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE - You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting ( ) icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR. For more information, see the next chapter. ■ WHT.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon( ) on, and then push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. ✤ ✤ 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 1. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 2. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, off. 3. 4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 4.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good guality video recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. ✤ EASY ■ 1. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and EIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic a focusing difficult and/or unreliable. ✤ ✤ b ✤ d ✤ Auto Focusing ✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC ✤ BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode. * BLC off ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ■ The subject is in front of a window. ■ The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. ■ The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. ■ The light sources are too bright.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. ■ If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 1. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 2. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT AV IN/OUT 12 SOUND[1] OUT 3. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 4. PLAYER MODE 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. A / V SET AUDIO SELECT SOUND [ 1 ] 6.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. 1. PHOTO ■ ■ 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 2. ■ 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. 3. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only. 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. ✤ Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. 1. General recording. 1 2 2. 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording. 3. 3 Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below. 4.
ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. ✤ Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder. Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks 1.
ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the MultiAV cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to ANTENNA PLAYER mode. 4. Turn on both the TV and VCR. ■ Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. ■ Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set. 5.
ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes. PLAYER ✤ ✤ ✤ Playback pause ✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback. ✤ To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to. ■ The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero and stored in a memory with the count M 0:00:00 (Zero memory indicator).
ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 3. Turn on the VCR or TV. 4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder. ■ If you want to record from a connected VCR, insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR. ANTENNA 5.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 (i.LINK) DV Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 1. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. 3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device. ■ Make sure that DV appears on the screen. 3. ■ 4. 4. Press the START/STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode. ■ PAUSE is displayed on the OSD. ■ 5. 5. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.
ENGLISH USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB ● ✤ ✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a camera, tape to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Installing DVC Media 6.0 Program ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. ✤ ✤ Program installation 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. 1. - Installation selection screen appears in the monitor. 2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click “Run” on the Windows “Start” menu and execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) 3. Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC. If the PC has no Line input jack, connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack. There is a possibility you’ll here some audio noise if you use the MIC jack. 1. 2. 3.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. ● Ejecting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Push the Memory Stick, it will move out of the camcorder automatically. 3. Pull out the Memory Stick. ✤ Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out without first pushing it in. ● 1. 2. ● 1. 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MJPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder. ■ A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image. ■ Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Stick.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the photo quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter M.REC MODE the sub-menu. MEMORY SET 6.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the recording image size ✤ ✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. Select IMAGE SIZE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The IMAGE SIZE toggles between 1280 ✕ 960 and 640 ✕ 480 with each push. 1. M.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 1. M.REC MODE 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 2. PHOTO QUALITY IMAGE SIZE MJPEG SIZE CONTINUOUS SHOT PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT 3. 4. M.REC MODE 5. MEMORY SET 6.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously ✤ You can record still images continuously. ✤ ✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording. ■ NORMAL( ) : Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in 1280 ✕ 960 size or 6 still images in 640 ✕ 480 size at about 0.7sec intervals. ■ HIGH SPEED ( HS ) : Your camcorder records up to 9 still images in 640 ✕ 480 size at about 0.07sec intervals. - Recording image size is M.REC MODE 640 ✕ 480 only.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number ✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. ✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up continuously. ■ SERIES - Numbering is continuous between the Memory Sticks, so that the first file number assigned on a new Memory Stick is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous Memory Stick.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. ✤ Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 1. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 2. 3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. (see page 91) ✤ The still images date/time will reflect the date and 1 time the copies are made. ✤ The image size of a still image recorded from cassette onto a Memory Stick will be 640 ✕ 480. ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ 1. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2 2. 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ■ The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made. ■ The image size of a still image copied from tape to Memory Stick will be 640 ✕ 480. ■ Before operation - Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. - Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ✤ ■ ■ ■ - 1. PLAYER MODE 1.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG MJPEG RECORDING ✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick. ✤ Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the MEMORY STICK into your camcorder. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. Set the power switch to CAM mode. Press the START/STOP button. ■ When MJPEG SIZE in the menu setting is set to 320 ✕ 240, the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode ■ The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. ■ There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images, but it is not malfunction. ■ You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 6.0 using USB port on your PC. And then, play MJPEG file with a moving picture player program like a Microsoft Windows Media Player. (DVC Media 6.0 is included in the CD that is supplied).
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single images/Moving pictures ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ■ Multi display : To view 6 images at once. ✤ You cannot hear the sound. ✤ ✤ [0 4 / 0 6] To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 100-0004 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 1. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded still image/moving picture appears 2. ■ 3. Press the S.SHOW button. ■ All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 3. 4. To stop the slide show, press the S.SHOW button again. ■ To view the Multi Display 4. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE: You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. ■ ALL FILES: To print 1 copy each of all of the stored still images. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased. ✤ ■ 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 1. M.PLAY MODE INITIAL 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 2. CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY A/V ■ The last recorded still image/moving picture appears.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode / Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that you want to delete. 4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all still images/moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.
ENGLISH Smart Shoe (SCD99 only) Using the Smart ✤ You can use to attach an optional accessory to the camcorder’s Smart Shoe. ✤ The accessory is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. ✤ Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the accessory to the Smart Shoe. ✤ Types of optional accessories for Smart Shoe. ■ VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash ■ ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic ex) Using the VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash(optional) 1.
ENGLISH Smart Shoe (SCD99 only) VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash VL-S1FL Attach the Video Light/Flash to a camcorder when recording in dark places. When recording a PHOTO, you can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the Flash. ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic ZM-EC1 This is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (Gun mode) or variable microphone (Zoom mode).
ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. ■ Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 1 ✤ ✤ 1. 2 TAPE EJECT ■ ■ 3 2. 2.
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 1. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 2. 3. Press the button. 3. 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) 4. 10 (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. ✤ ✤ Power sources ■ ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet. ■ ■ Color system ■ You can view your recording in the viewfinder.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. ✤ Self Diagnosis Display Display TAPE END! Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes. Prepare a new one. the tape reached its end. Change to a new one.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Blinking Informs that... MEMORY STICK! Display slow There is no Memory stick in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick. Action MEMORY STICK! MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Stick. Erase recorded image. MEMORY FULL! NO STORED IMAGE! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Stick. Record new images. WRITE PROTECT! slow The Memory Stick is record protected.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom 107 ✤ Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAM. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. The camcorder goes off automatically.
ENGLISH Specifications : SCD93/D99 Model name: SCD93/D99 System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic Earphone NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.
ENGLISH INDEX -AAccessories .................................. 12 Audio dubbing ............................. 66 AUDIO MODE ........................... 54 AUDIO SELECT ......................... 67 AV IN/OUT .................................. 75 -BBattery Pack ................................. 24 BEEP SOUND ............................. 39 BLC .............................................. 64 -CCassette ........................................ 27 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.......................
ENGLISH INDEX -MMaintenance................................ 102 Memory Mix................................. 50 Memory Stick ........................ 81, 89 MF/AF .......................................... 63 MJPEG RECORDING................. 92 MJPEG SIZE ................................ 86 Multi display ................................. 95 -OOSD ....................................... 18, 19 -PPC Connection .............................. 76 PHOTO copy ............................... 91 PHOTO quality ......
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