ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD101/D103/D105 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus SCD101/D103/D105 STAR T/ STOP SELF TIMER Charge Coupled Device PHOT SEAR O CH PHOT O ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLAY DATE TIME / SLOW X2 Liquid Crystal Display 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 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................... 11 Features ............................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ................................................................ 12 Front & Left View ................................................................................................ 13 Left side View ..
ENGLISH Contents Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ......................................... 34 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ................................................................... 35 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ................................................................. 35 Advanced Recording ............................................... 36 Use of various Functions ....................................................................................
ENGLISH Contents NITE PIX (0 lux recording)....................................................................................66 POWER NITE PIX.................................................................................................67 Using the VIDEO LIGHT (SCD103/D105 only)................................................... 68 Various Recording Techniques ........................................................................... 69 Playback ......................................................
ENGLISH Contents Selecting the CAMCORDER mode .................................................................... 84 MEMORY FILE NUMBER .................................................................................. 85 Selecting the image quality ................................................................................. 86 Select the image quality .............................................................................. 86 Number of images on the Memory Card ................................
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. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger. 2 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 ■ LCD open knob 6 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5.
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. 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 CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, 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.
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.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.
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 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery (CR2025) 7. Remote Control (SCD105 only) 8. USB cable 9. Software CD 10. Lens Cover 11. Shoulder strap 12. S-VIDEO Cable 13. Memory Stick 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Internal MIC 2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light (SCD103/D105 only) 8. IR(Infrared) Light 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 6. EASY Q button (see page 59) 7. TFT LCD monitor 8.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons EASY REV REC SEARCH FWD FADE S.SHOW BLC MULTI DISP. 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT (SCD103/D105 only) 5. Mode switch (SCD103/D105 only) 6. Speaker 7. MENU button 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) 9. ENTER button 10. DC jack 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY (SCD103/D105 only) : (REW) EASY - REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW : (STOP) BLC MULTI DISP. 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. NITE PIX switch 1. Zoom lever 2. Focus adjustment knob 7. Slow shutter 8. USB jack 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 13. External MIC in 14. Hook for handstrap 15. LITHIUM Battery Holder 3. PHOTO button 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 8. USB jack 2. Focus adjustment knob 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 3. PHOTO button (see page 65) 11. S-VIDEO jack 4. START/STOP button 12. Jack Cover 5.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot (SCD103/D105 only) 4. Battery Release 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Card slot 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap SCD103 Memory Stick 3. Memory Card slot (SCD103/D105 only) 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT SCD105 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARD) 16 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD105 only) 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) 10. Direction ( , (see page 72) ) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 5. PHOTO Search 14. (SLOW) 6. A.DUB (see page 63) 15.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 18 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 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 61) 7. Manual focus (see page 60) 8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 57) 9. Zoom position (see page 45) 10. NITE PIX (see page 66) 11. DATE/TIME (see page 53) 12. USB 13. WL.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (SCD103/D105 only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 93) G. Print Mark (see page 92) H. SLIDE SHOW I.
ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (SCD105 only) 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 battery 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. 1.
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 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. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Notes Power Switch ■ You must use the AC Power adapter of AA-E8 TYPE.
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. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder.
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 time given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Battery Charging time Continuous recording time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-LS110 Approx. 2hr Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 2hr SB-LS220 Approx. 3hr 30min Approx.
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. b. c. d. e. a Fully charged 20~40% used 40~80% used 80~95% used 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 time. ✤ The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.
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 tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the 1 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 3 the protection tab bottom. 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. Remove the LENS COVER. 4 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA 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 Selecting OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. 3. Select LANGUAGE from the sub-menu and ENTER button. 4. Using the MENU DIAL, select the LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button.
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 CAMERA. 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.
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. (see page 22) ■ ■ 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 where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOR ADJUST ✤ ✤ ■ ■ ■ 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position. ■ In the PLAYER mode, you may only setup the LCD while the tape is playing. ■ 2.
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU DIAL 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. Press the MENU button to finish the setting. Using the VIEWFINDER ✤ In the PLAYER mode, the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is ✤ closed.
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. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. ✤ ✤ 1 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary. 4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.
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 ✤ ✤ CAMERA mode. (see page 32) 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 P L A Y E R M. R E C M. P L A Y M. P L A Y ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 39 CLOCK SET ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 40 WL. REMOTE ( ✩ ) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 29 LANGUAGE ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DEMO Demonstration ✔ 41 DEMO ✔ PROGRAM AE Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function ✔ 42 PROGRAM AE ✔ WHT. BALANCE Setting White Balance ✔ 44 WHT. BALANCE ✔ D. ZOOM Selecting Digital Zoom ✔ 46 D.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode M. PLAY SELECT Selecting Storage Media (MPEG4, PHOTO) to playback PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality M E M O R Y MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a Memory Card PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure FILE NO. File Naming Options DELETE V I E W E R M. P L A Y ✔ ✔ P a g e M . R E C 98 M. P L A Y (●) M . R E C (●) P L A Y E R (●) FUNCTIONS C A M E R A (●) SUB MENU (●) ✔ M.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Requested Mode Operating Digital functions DIS Mode DIS D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O * D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O O NITE PIX O O O O SLOW SHUTTER O ● Digital special SLOW SHUTTER effects ✕ NITE PIX O O O O O ✕ O ✕ ✕ O O ✕ O O O O O O O O O O ✕ O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ● ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, 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. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. ✤ ✤ CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER ■ CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 3. Use the MENU DIAL to select CLOCK SET from the submenu. 4.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE (SCD105 only) ● ✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, 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. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. 3. Use the MENU DIAL to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enable or disable the remote control.
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 CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ● ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA 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 1/60 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. CAM MODE 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER ■ PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the PROGRAM AE mode. ■ Press the ENTER button to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ● ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA 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 color of the image. ■ ■ 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 ✤ 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. Please note that ✤ over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 18x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. ✤ ✤ ✤ CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ● ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital 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 ✤ ✤ ✤ ■ ■ ■ ■ CAM MODE 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ● ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA 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 9 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. b. MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect. c.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAM MODE 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT ■ 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode. ■ Press the ENTER button to confirm the DSE mode. 7.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ● ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ 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. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 5. To exit, press the MENU button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ● ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ 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 ● ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (Audio dubbing) 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 CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. ✤ CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. 4.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, 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. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Press the ENTER button to select the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the DATE/TIME mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ● ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, 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 and Viewfinder only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn the OSD ON/OFF displayed on the LCD/Viewfinder/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU DIAL. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME (see page 53) - Each time you select DATE/TIME and press the ENTER button, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. ✤ ✤ ■ MIRROR ■ WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, 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. ■ ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 60) - Each time you select FOCUS and press the ENTER button, the ■ FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode. ✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes. ✤ 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 CAMERA mode. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL until you see the ( ) icon, and then press the ENTER button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. ✤ ✤ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, off. SLOW SHUTTER 4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. ✤ ■ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA 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, EASY DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.Q” will appear on the LCD at the same time.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, 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 focusing difficult and/or a unreliable. 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 works in CAMERA/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 ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade 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 (SCD105 only) ✤ 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. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 12 SOUND[1] 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. PLAYER MODE 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. A / V SET AUDIO SELECT SOUND [ 1 ] 6.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. ■ PHOTO 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The MENU list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording NITE PIX (0 lux recording) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically. ON ✤ POWER NITE PIX ✤ OFF ✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness. STBY 0:00:00 6 0 min ■ NITE PIX 3. To cancel the NITE PIX function, slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NITE PIX ✤ ✤ ✤ POWER NITE PIX OFF 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Turn on the NITE PIX switch, and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set shutter speed. The SLOW SHUTTER function enables you to record a subject more brightly. 4. When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect. 5. To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function, press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set to “off ” and then turn off the NITE PIX switch.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the VIDEO LIGHT (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only. ✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim. ✤ The VIDEO LIGHT works in SP mode only. - If you turn on the LIGHT in LP mode, the LIGHT indicator and “LP” will blink on the LCD. ✤ ✤ ✤ DANGER ■ ■ ■ ■ The VIDEO LIGHT can become extremely hot. Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
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. General recording. 1 2 3 4 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording. 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 S-VIDEO the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. VCR ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) TV 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.
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. (SCD105 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 5 minutes. 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) (SCD105 only) ● 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 (SCD105 only) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA 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 before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return.
ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. ✤ ✤ PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 3.
ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode. ✤ ✤ PB ZOOM MACRO 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4. You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU DIAL. 5.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 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 ● System requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU : faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card ● ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU: Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS(9.1~10.2) 64MB RAM IEEE 1394 Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2.
ENGLISH USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD 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, DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder.
ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.
ENGLISH USB interface Using the “removable Disk” function (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB port on your computer. Using the “USB streaming” function ✤ USB streaming data type is MPEG4. ✤ To use USB STREAMING, the DVC Media 5.1, DirectX 9.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only) ● Inserting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder. ● ● Ejecting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Push the Memory Card, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically. 3. Pull out the Memory Card.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. ✤ 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.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY FILE NUMBER (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. ✤ Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. MEMORY TAPE 3. Press the MENU button. CARD ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter M.REC MODE the sub-menu. MEMORY SET 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO M.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode. (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card. ✤ Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. MEMORY CARD TAPE 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. ■ While the camcorder is recording the still image, “ ” appears on the screen.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can record still image from a cassette on a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to move recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. ✤ ✤ 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ■ Multi display : To view 6 images at once. ✤ ✤ ■ ■ ■ To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP. button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Turn the MENU DIAL to select a image. 19 20 22 23 100-0025 21 ■ 24 [24/24] ■ ■ 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI DISP. button again.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette into a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ✤ ✤ PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. ■ The submenu will appear.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card 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 images. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete. 4. Press the MENU button. 5.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Card (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ Attention ✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered. 1. 2. 3. 4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG RECORDING (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file on MEMORY CARD 1. Check whether MEMORY CARD is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it into the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4. Press the START/STOP button, the images are recorded on the MEMORY CARD in MPEG4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes (SCD103/D105 only) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. M.REC MODE MEMORY SET 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MPEG4 SIZE. 7.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback (SCD103/D105 only) ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only. (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 4.
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 ✤ ✤ 2 ■ ■ 3 4 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. (blue screen) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Press the 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. (STOP) button after 10 seconds. Notes ■ ■ 100 100 Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.
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 Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. TAPE END! TAPE END! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one. TAPE END! TAPE END! no the tape reached its end.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode (SCD103/D105 only) Display Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY CARD! slow There is no Memory Card in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Card. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Card. Record new images. WRITE PROTECT! slow The Memory Card is record protected.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. 104 104 START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. The camcorder goes off automatically.
ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD101/D103/D105 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 NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette SP: approx. 18.
ENGLISH INDEX -AAccessories ................................ 12 AF/MF ......................................... 60 Audio dubbing ............................. 63 AUDIO MODE ............................ 51 -BBattery Pack ............................... 24 BLC ............................................. 61 -CCassette ...................................... 27 Cleaning .................................... 100 CLOCK SET ............................... 39 Connecting ..................................
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