[ENGLISH] Digital Video Camcorder Mlnl_ SCD80 AF Auto Focus CCD LCD Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
LENGLISH_ Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions , ,, Th_ssymbol _sntended to alert the user to the presence of untnsulated ,,,,"h",,{i dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be o[ sufflclerlt n_agnltude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock C&UTIO[I TO REDUCE EriE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO N©T REr,T©_,E CO',ERIOR BhCKI NO USEP SLR"ICEABLE F_RTS INSIDE RE;EP _ER /ICING TO ,QLJ_LIFIED _ER /ICE PLRS©NNEL To prevent electnc shock match wrde blade of plug to wtde sl
[ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not he blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
IENGLISHI Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o when it is lef_unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabfa system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
[ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions NOTETO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to calt the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
_ENGLISH_ Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... Getting to Know Your Camcorder ................................................................................................................
[ENGLISH I Contents Adjusting the LCD Usrng the VIEWFrNDER Adjusting the Focus Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Adjusting the LCD dunng PLAY Controlling Sound from the Speaker Advanced Recording .............................................................................................................................
_ENGLISH_ Contents Manual Focusing BLC iBack Light Compensatlonl Fade In and Out To Start Recording To Stop Recording luse FADE IN FADE OUT; Audio dubbing Dubbing sound Dubbed Audio Playback PHOTO Image Recording Searching for a PHOTO prcture NITE PIX 10lux recordng; Various Recording Techniques Playback ................................................................................................................................................
[ENGLISH I Contents Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... After finishing a recordng Cleaning and Marntalnng the Camcorder Cleaning the VIEWFrNDER Cleaning the Video Reads bsrng Your Camcorder Abroad Power sources Color system Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................
LENGLISH_ Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as iflustrated Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that A 1 LCD screen ctosed 2 Stanclarcl recordEng using the LCD screen 3 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top 4 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the LCD screen closecl connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder 3 5 f_-- _.., .
[ENGLISH I Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized copying of copynghted matenal may be against the law Notes regarding moisture condensation 1 A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form _ns_de the camcorder for exam_ When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e g from outside to inside during winter) When you move the
_ENGLISH_ Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record Topreserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating _t If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for morethan 5 minutes with a tape installed,it will automatically turn itselfoff to protect against unnecessary battery discharge Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly intopl
[ENGLISH I Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not filmwith the camera lens pointing directly at the sun Dtrect sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device) Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1 Do not position the camcorder such that the vlewflnder is pointing towards the sun DTrectsunlight can damage the insideof the vlewfinder Be careful when placing the camccrder under sunhghtor near a w_ndowexposedto sunlight 2 Do not pick up the camcorder from the vlewflnder 3 Over r
_ENGLISH_ Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1 The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings, even ifthe battery pack or AC adapter _sremoved 2 The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation 3 When the hthlumbattery becomesweak or dead, the date/time _ndlcatorwill flash for about five seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case, replace the hthlum battery with a new on
[ ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporatingthe IEEE 1394 (i LINK:_'_ iLINK isa serial data transfer protocol and interconnectlvlty system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both mowng and still imagescan be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit vanous images • PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an Oblectas a still along with sound, while in Camera mode 4OOxDigital zoom Allows you t
_ENGLISH_ Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with carncorder Make sure that the following basic accessones are supphed with your d@tal video camera Basic Accessories I Ll[lilurrl Ion Battery pack {AD43-00070Aj 2 AC Power Adapter IAD44-00065AI 3 AC cord IAD39-B0076P, I 5 Instruction Book IAD68-00511Bj 6 LJthrum batteries (2EAp fAD43-10130HI 1 Lithium Ion Battery pack 2 AC Power Adapter 3 AC Cord 4 AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5 Instruchon Book i 4 AUDIO'VIDEO cable I_,D39-B00(_1Ap 6 Lithium b
[ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 9 V=ewfinder I Accessory Shoe 8 TFT LCD momtor 2 Lens 7 EASY bu_on 6 CUSTOM bu_on 3 Internal MIC 4 IR hght 5 Remote Sensor 1 Accessory Shoe 6 CUSTOM button (see page 58) 2 Lens 7 EASY button (see page 57) 3 Internal MIC 8 TFT LCD monitor 4 IR (infrared)hght 9 V=ewfmder (see page 32) 5 Remote sensor
_ENGLISH_ Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1 Functmn buttons MENU dial 6 ENTER button 5 MENU button 4 DC jack Functmn buttons PLAYER CAMERA '_1 IREWI REC SEARCH I_, (FF_ REC SEARCH + HII (PLAY STILLI FADE • (STOP; DISPLAY BLC DISPLAY 2 Speaker 3 DV IN/OUT 4 DC jack 5 MENU button 6 ENTER button 7 MENU dial
[ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top Vmw 1 Zoom lever 2 PHOTO button 9 NITE PIX sw=tch 8 External MIC m 3 Power sw=tch 4 START/STOP button -- 7 Aud=o/Video jack 6 S-VIDEO jack 5 Hook for handstrap 1 Zoom lever 2 PHOTO button (see page 64) 3 Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 4 START/STOP button 5 Hook for handstrap 6 S-VIDEO jack 7 AudioN=deo jack 8 External MIC =n 9 NITE PIX switch ,A
_ENGLISH_ Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 7 Battery Release 1 Charging =ndlcator _ 2 Hook for shoulder strap _ _ 6 Focus adjust knob _ 4 Tripod receptacle 3 L=th=umbattery cover -- 1 Charging md=cator 2 Hook for shoulder strap 3 Lith=umbattery cover 4 Tripod receptacle 5 TAPE EJECT 6 Focus adjust knob 7 Battery Release 5 TAPE EJECT
[ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1 PHOTO 2 START/STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 13 ADUB 6 H_(FF) 7 << (REW) 8 Ib_(PLAY) 17 DISPLAY O0 o,_- 16 Zoom 15 X2 18 DATE/TIME 14 IF(SLOW) 12 mR(STILL) 11 i(STOP) 9 F ADV 10 D=rectmn 1 PHOTO 2 START/STOP 3 SELFTIMER (see page 20) 4 ZERO MEMORY (see page 71) 5 PHOTO Search 6 bl_ (FF) 7 <4 (REW) 8 I_ (PLAY) 9 F ADV (see page 70) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Direction (411, II1_) i (STOP) II (STILL) A DUB (see page 62) It (SLOW) X2
_ENGLISH_ Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Battery level (see page 26) Custom or Easy mode (see pages 57, 58) DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 46) Program AE (see page 40) White Balance mode (see page 42) BLC (Back Light Compensatton) (see page 60) Manual focus (see page 59) Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 56) Zoom position (see page 43) NITE PIX (see page 65) DATE/TIME
[ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) • Turning OSD on/off Press the DISPLAY button on the left s=depanel Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off When you turn the OSD off, In CAMERA mode The STBY REC, EASYQ and CUSTOM Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off In PLAYER mode When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD fo
_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 polanty of the battery Self Record using the Remote Control When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds 1 Set the camce
[ENGLISHJ 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 ind_cator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case, replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type 1
_ENGLISH_ Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very importantto ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adlusted before you begin your recording The hand strap enables you to Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position Press the Zoom and START/STOPbutton 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 Close the Hand Strap cover again Shoulder St
[ENGLISH I 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 The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC laCksocket of the camcorder 4 Set the camcord
_ENGLISH_ Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack + The amount of continuous recording time availabfe depends on The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using - How often the Zoom function isused It is recommended that you haveseveral batteries available 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder 2 Connect the AC Poweradapter 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 4 Turnthe Camera power switch to off and the ch
[ENGLISHJ Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.
IENGLISHI Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack, a a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used 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. + The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.
[ENGLISHI Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette _' When insertinga tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force This may cause a malfunction _' Donot useanytapesotherthan 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 intothe cassette holderwith the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 3 Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette
_ENGLISH_ Basic Recordin l 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) 2 Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap 3 Set the power switch to the CAMERA position • Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STBY is displayed • If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTIONTw_llbe displayed • Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewt-nder
ENGLISH ] Basic Recordin l 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 0ff automatically, To use it again, push the START/STOPbutton 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) 4- You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, - function in STBY mode.
_ENGLISH_ Basic Recordin l Hints for Stable Image Recording • • While recording, it isvery importantto hold the camcorder correctly Fix the LENS cap firmly by chpplng itto the hand strap (refer to the figure) _r 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 adlust it Do not touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you ar
[ ENGLISH J Basic Recordin l Adjusting the LCD 4- Your camcorder is equipped with a 2 5 tnchcolor Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back dtrectly 4- Depending on the condittons under which you are using the camcorder (tndoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust, • BRIGHT SELECT • BRIGHT ADJUST • COLOR ADJUST 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA positron • in the PLAYER mode, you may only setup the LCD while the tape is playing I /'1,, 2 Open t
_ENGLISH_ Basic Recordin l 8 Press the ENTER button again • You may select NORMAL or SUPER inthe 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 • Youcan 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 _' The VlEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open Adjusting the Focus Use the focus adlustment knob of the VlEWFI
[ENGLISHJ Basic Recordin l Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD + Youcan monttor the playback ptcture on the LCD monitor + Make sure that the battery pack _stn place 1 Hold down the power swttch tab and turn ttto the PLAYER posttton 2 Insert the tape you wtsh to vtew (see page 27) 3 Open the LCD screen Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color tf necessary z _,_ 4 Press the <4 (REW) button to rewtnd the tape to the starttng point • To stop rewtndtng, press the I(STOP
_ENGLISH J Basic Recordin l Adjusting the LCD dunng PLAY + Youcan adjust the LCD during playback + The adlustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA 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 the recorded sound from the built in Speaker Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode Takethe following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while
[ENGLISH Advanced I Recording! Use of various Functions • Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU CAMERA PLAYER INITIAL CAMERA %V VIEWER CLOCK SET REMOCON DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM EFS DSE SELECT CUSTOM Q v" v" v" V V V V I '/ I ,/ REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT _'VlN D CUT _ v" i/ _/ =/ =/ =/ LCD ADJUST DATETIME TV DISPLAY i/ v" i/ i/ =/ i/ v" • Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYERmode 1 Pressthe MENU button The MENU OSD isdisplayed The cursor (
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! • Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital special effects Digital functions o.,offeg_e _'Si0_00_1_0_0 _,_ o o_oo_ _ DigitalSpecialEffects 0 NITE PIX 0 I o o o o NITE PIX I I I I × 0 0 0 0 × × ! 0 :The requested mode will work in thisoperating mode. X :You can not change the requested mode. Z& :The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work.
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording! • CLOCK SET + CLOCK setup works in CAMERA and PLAYER 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 appean 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. 3. Use the MENU DIAL to select CLOCK SET from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter SETTING mode. • A blinking item indicates the item to be changed.The year wi(I blink first. 5.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! • REMOCON •t, THE REMOCON function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, The REMOCON 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 REMOCON from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enable or disable the remote control.
[ ENGLISH Advanced ] Recording! • DEMONSTRATION •t, Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. •t, The DEMONSTRATIONfunction may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. •t, The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFR 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear. 3.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! • PROGRAM AE 4. The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. 4. The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. 4. They give you creative control over the depth of field. • AUTO mode - Auto balance betweenthe 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. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submena. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. "_iiiii 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the PROGRAM AE mode. • Press the ENTER buttonto confirm the PROGRAM AE mode. _WHTBALANCE 6. To exit, press the MENU button. I_CAM ERA SET _CAMERASET _DSE SELECT _C3CUSTOM,_I ................... .
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording • WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) •t. The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA mode only. •t. The WH(TE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition. •t. You may select the appropdate WH(TE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality color of the image. • AUTO (ra) :This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. • HOLD (4,) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM 4" Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming In and Out + Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. •t, 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 Iooking resuIts and a reduction of battery usage time.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! Digital Zoom + More than 10x zoom 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 45) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. • The menu Iist will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select D.ZOOM from the submenu. 5.
[ENGLISH] Advanced • Recording EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) + The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only. + EiS(Eiectronic 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 a small object close-up • Recording and walking at the same time • Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
[ENGLISH] Advanced • Recording DSE(DigitaI Special Effects) SELECT 4. 4. 4. 4. 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. 2. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiT_))))iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _O_=R _'PROGRAM _A/V _Wt4T t3 VIEWER _D ZOOM ............... ® EISt_ .................. _DSE SELECT AE _3 !NITIAL _CUSTOM,_ BALANCE m 4. Se(ect DSE SELECT from the submena.
IENGLISHI Advanced • Recording CUSTOM.Q •t, Youcan customize settings and save them for future use. • The CUSTOMQ function operates in the CAMERA mode. •t, If you want to use the CUSTOMQ function (see page 58) correctly,set the status of each item as desired before using the CUSTOMQ function. •t, Youcan set and store the following items: • PROGRAMAE, WHT.BALANCE, D.ZOOM, EIS, DSE SELECT 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. • The MENU IistwiII appear. 3.
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording Q REC MODE •t, The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, 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 recordingtime with a DVM60 tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording • AUDIO MODE •t, The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, 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! Q WIND CUT •t, The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, 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. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. 4. Select WIND CUT from submenu. 5.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! • DATE/TIME •t, The DATE/TIMEfunction works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, 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 •t, The TV DISPLAYfunction works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. •t, 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 inthe LCD screen, EVF and TV. • Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF alI of the OSD displayed on the LCD/EVF/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA, PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. • The menu list wilI appear.
_ENGLISH_ Advanced Recording! Using Quick Menu + Quick menu _savailable only in CAMERA 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 the menus and submenus • DATE/TIME Each time you select DATE/TIMEand press the ENTER button, it will be d_splayedin the order of DATE TIME DATE/TIME OFF(See page 52) • REMOCON((('cm) Each time you select REMOCON and press the ENTER
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording! • WHT. BALANCE (see page 42) Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose between preset WRT,BALANCE values and AUTO.As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WRT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. • FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 59) Each time you select FOCUS and press the ENTER button,the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus ([_) Auto Focus (_).
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording! SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE •t, Youcan set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode. •t, SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. •t, 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 _ icon on, and then press the ENTER button. • Yousee a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.
[ENGLISHJ Advanced EASY Mode Recording (for Beginners) + The EASY mode allows a beginner to make good recordings easily • The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 By pressingthe EASY button all functions on the camera willbe set to off and the recordingsettings will be set to the following basic modes • Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME and EIS (_) will be displayed • The word EASYQ'wtll appear on the LCD at the same t_me However, the DATE/TIMEwt
_ENGLISH_ Advanced CUSTOM Recording Mode _' Youcan customtze setttngs and save them for future use • The CUSTOM SET functton operates tnCAMERA mode only _' Please set the custom setttngs before ustng thts functton (see page 48) 1 Set the power swttch to CAMERA mode 2 Toacttvate the CUSTOM functton, press the CUSTOM button • CUSTOM Q" wtll be dtsplayed on the screen 3 Press START/STOPto start recordtng •Recordtng wtll begtn ustngthe CUSTOM setttngs 4 Toswttch CUSTOM mode off, press the CUSTOM buttonagat
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) 4- The MF/AF function works in CAMERA mode only 4- 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 4- Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable Auto Focusing 4, If you are inexperiencedinthe use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus Manual Focusing •Z- In the fo
_ENGLISH_ Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) + BLC works in CAMERA mode + Back Itghttngextsts when the subject _sdarker than the background • The sublect ts tnfront of a wtndow • The person to be recorded tswearmg white or shiny clothes and ts placed agatnst a brtght background, the person's face ts too dark to dtsttngulsh h_s/herfeatures • The sublect ts outdoors and the background ts overcast • The Itght sources are too brtght • The sublect ts agatnsta snowy background 1 Set the power swtt
[ENGLISH I Advanced Recording Fade In and Out + The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only + Youcan 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 record=ng,hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out) 2 Press the START/STOPbutton and at the same time release the FADE button Record=ngstarts and the picture and sound gradually appear (fade
LENGLISH J Advanced Recording Audio dubbing 4444- The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYERMode Youcan add sound to the original sound on a pre recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound Use the internaland 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 inputlack on the camcorder • When you wish to dub using the Extern
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight AN. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the AUDIO playback channel. • Press the ENTER button to confirm the audio playback channel. SOUND1 :play the original sound. SOUND2 :play the dubbed sound.
_ENGLISH_ Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1 Press the PHOTO button and hold it • The still picture appears on the LCD monitor • If you do not wish to record, release the button 2 Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in 2 seconds • The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds 3 After the PHOTO has been recorded the camcorder returns to STBY mode Searchmg for a PHOTO picture + The PHOTO SEARCH works _nPLAYER mode only 1 • • Press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the Remocon o
[ENGLISHJ Advanced Recording NITE PIX (0 lux recording) 4, The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode 4, The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject _ndarkness 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Slide the NITE PIX swttch to ON • (NITE PIX indicator)appears on the LCD monttor • The tnfrared(inwsible rays) light ts turned on automatically 3 To cancel the NITE PIX function, slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF • • • The maximum recordtng distance using the infraredhght tsabout 3 m (about 10 feet) If
_ENGLISH_ Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques 4, In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the insideof the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder 1.
[ENGLISH I Playback Tape Playback 4" The playbackfunction works in PLAYER mode only Playback on the LCD + It is practical to wew a tape using the LCD in a car or outdoors Playback on a'lV monitor + To play back a tape the television must have a compatible color system •_ We recommend that you use the AC PowerAdapter as the power source for the camcorder Connecting to a TV which has AudloNideo input jacks 1 Connect the camcorder and TV w=ththe Aud_oN=deocable • The yellow plug Video • Thewhlte plug Audio
IENGLISHI Playback Connecting to a"tV which has no Audio andVideo inputjacks •I, Youcan connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Audio/Video cable. • The yellow plug : Video • The white plug : Audio(L) • The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to 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 I Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode 4. The PLAY/STILL STOP FWD, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control 4. The FADVlFrame advancel, X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only 4.
IENGLISHI Playback Frame advance (To piay back frame by frame) • Press the F.ADVbutton on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The RADV function works in still mode only. • To resume normal playback, press the I_/II(PLAY/STILL) button. 4. Forwardframe advance • Press the RADV button on the remote control in Still mode. 4' Reverse frame advance • Press 411( ) the button on the remote control to change the direction in EADV mode. • Press the RADV button on the remote control.
[ENGLISHJ Playback ZERO MEMORY + The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes _' Youcan mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback 1 Press the ZERO MEMORY buttonon the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to • The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0 00 00(Zero memory indicator) • If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again 2 Finding the zero positio
LENGLISH_ Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode 4" Youcan use this camcorder as a recorder + Youcan record a tape from VCR or TV 1 Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Audio/Video cable 'c'E ,,c, • 2 Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode 'C'E 3 Turn on theVCR orTV 4 Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder • If you ,,',,antto record from the connected VCR, inserta recorded VHS tape intothe VCR hT_r,h f-,J'/", t:.
[ENGLISHJ IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.
_ENGLISH_ IEEE 1394 Data Transfer • System requirements • • • • CPU faster Intel Pentium lip 450Mhz compatible Operating system Windows 98SE, ME, XE Mac OS Main memory more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add on card or built _nIEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable 1 Set the power switch to PLAYERmode 2 Connect the DV cable (not supphedl from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device • Make sure that DV iN appears on the screen 3 Press the START/STOPbuttonto be
[ENGLISH I 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, _tshould be removed from the camcorder 1 Shde the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow • Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically • Please wait wh_lethe tape is completely ejected 2 After removing the tape, close the door and store the camco
_ENGLISH_ Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the VIEWFINDER • Releasing the eyecup 1 Pull the VIEWFINDER out and hft It up 2 Turnthe two screws counter clockwise and pull the EYECUP out 3 Clean the EYECUP and the VlEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower , 1_'--- _ • Reattachmg the EYECUP 4 Put the EYECUP on the VIEWFINDER 5 Refit the screws 3 ,TT 4 4j,"_'j, _ Cleaning the Video Heads i'I To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the vide
[ENGLISH I Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad + Each country or region has itsown 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 PowerAdapter 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 vlewfinder However to view it on a t
_ENGLISH_ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting _' Before contacting a Samsung authortzed service center, perform the following s_mplechecks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation + If the camcorder ts brought d_rectlyfrom a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense insidethe camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens In this condttion, the tape may sttck to the head drum and be damaged or the untt may not operate correctly To
[ENGLISH] Troubleshooting + If these instructions I Symptom do not solve your proNem, contact your nearest Samsung Explanation/Solution You cannot oil. switch the camcorder 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.
LENGLISH J Specifications Model name: SCDSO System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF_REW time Image device Lens Filter dlertleter NTSC 2 rotary heads Helical scann¢lg system Rotary heads PCM system DIglL_I video tape 16 35mm w_dth_ Mini DV cassette SP approx 1881mm,s LP appro_ 1256mm,s SP 60 minutes iwhen usrng DVM 6Ol LP 90 m_nutes iwhen using BVM 60} Appro_ 180 sec luslng DVM6O tapel CCD iCharge Coupled Device} F1 4 10tiOptlcah
[ENGLISH] INDEX -AAccessories ............................................................................................... 12 Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 62 AUDIO MODE ........................................................................................... 50 -LLCD ...................................................................................................... 30, 31 -M MF/AF ........................................
[ENGLISH] Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it's option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center.
IENGLISHI THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED SERVICE BY: DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG N.J. 07856 (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics' Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.
