[ENGLISHI Video Camcorder 8ram COLOR LCD SCL810/L860/L870 Hi[] SCL810/L860/L870 Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
IENGLISHI Contents Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Descd ptions • Front View/Side View/Rear View .............................................................................................................................. 13, 14, • OSD (On Screen Display._.........................................................................................
[ENGLISH 1 Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ................................................................................................................................................ DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ........................................................................................................................... Setting and Recording DATE/TIME......................................................................................................
[ENGLISH Notices 1 and Safety Instructions Please rotatethe LCD screen carefullyas illustrated. Unintended rotationmay cause damageto the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed. 1) 2) 2) Standard recordingby using the LCD screen. 3) Makinga recordingby looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4) 4) Makinga recordingby looking at the LCD screen from the front. 96 ° 5) Makinga recordingwith the LCD screen closed.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 1) Do not place the camcorderso that the viewfinder is pointingtowards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewflnder,Be carefulwhen placingthe camcorderunder sunlight or by a window.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged beforerecordingoutdoors, 4" Topreserve battery power,keep your camcorderturned off when you are not operatingit. ÷ When your camcorder is in CAMERAmode, if it is left in STANDBYfor more than 5 minutes withoutoperation, it will automaticallyturn off to protect against unexpectedbattery discharge.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 1) The LCD monitor is manufacturedby using high precision technology. However,there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor.These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way, 2) When using the LCD monitoroutdoors in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to view.If this occurs, use the viewfinder.
IENGLISHI Notices and Safety CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Instructions ,_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninselated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may he of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be biockod or covered, Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instal_er's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground sha_lbe connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Yourcamcorderhas many features for recordingand playing back, The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode,(see page 52) The PiP functionshowswherethe centerof the imageis whilerecordinginDig_alZoomof the Cameramode,(seepage51) Wfen you recorda subjectwith the light source behind the subject or a subjectwith a light background, use the BLC function.
[ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 3. REC SEARCH _ (REW) 4. REC SEARCH _ (FF) 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT), 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 6.TAPE EJECT' 7. EVF 13. VIDEO LIGH1 I. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 72) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 26) Use when ejectingthe tape, 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 58) PLAY/ST_LLworks in PLAYER mode. LIGHT works in CAMERA mode. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 8. MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode. g.
IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder 24. BLC J ON/OFF 23, FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 20. SPEAKER 22. LCD Open -- 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21. Lithium Battery 14. MENU ON/OFF(see page 30) MENUON/OFFworks in CAMERAand PLAYERmode. 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 30) ENTER works in MENU mode. MF works in CAMERA mode. (see page 40) 16. UP/DOWNdial (VOLUME) UP/DOWNdial works in MENU mode.(see page 30) VOLUMEworks in PLAYERmode.(see page 60) 19.
[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 25. ZOOM 36. BATTERY EJECT 26. CASSETTE Compartment 27. Hooks for s 39. USB JACK (SCL870 only) 32. START/STOP 35. Batter (SCL860/L870 only) S Cap 38. Recharging Indicator 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 34) 33. External MIC (SCLS60/L870 only) (see page 72) 26. Cassette Compartment 34. DC Jack (see page 22) 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 21) 35. Battery Pack Compartment (see page 23) 28. AUDIONIDEO 36.
[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder •t, Youcan turn the OSD on/off by setting the Displaymenu on/off. •t, The TITLE, DATE/TIME,EASY and CUSTOMfunctions can be operated evenafter the OSD is turned off, •t, The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. b. DIS (SCL860/L870 only) (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated. C. Battery level (see page 25) Indicates the power left in the battery. d.
[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder j. Time (see page 46 Indicates the tmmeyou are recording, k. Title (see page 48 Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene, I. Self diagnosis (see page 68 Displays different diagnostic indicatorsconcerning the camcorder's operation, m. DSE (Digital Special Effect see page 44 Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are GHOST, STROBE, SEPIA, B&W, NEG. MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9(WIDE) and CINEMA. n.
ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessoriesare supplied with your camcorder, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, AC PowerAdapter.(see page 22) AC cord. (see page 22) BatteryPack. (see page 23) Audio/VideoCable. (see page 57) Shoulder strap, (see page 21) InstructionBook.
[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10, 11, 12, Start!Stop (see page 27) SettTimer Still (see page 59) WIDE (see page 34) TELE (see page 34) Display(see page 16) _- (Play) (see page 58) m-m(FF) (see page 59) <4 (REW) (see page 59) • (Stop) (see page 58) Counter Reset (see page 59) Zero Return (see page 59) ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ 6-- 11 _,_ _4 5 8-9-7-- -- 12 -- 10 Youmust insert or replacethis battery when: - Youpurchase the camcorder, - The remote control doesn't work.
IENGLISHI Preparing 1, Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2, PressSelf Timer button until the appropriateindicator is displayedon the LCD: • WAIT-10S/SELF-30S • WAIT-10S/SELF-END 3, 2 PressSTART/STOPbuttonto start the timer, f :After waitingfor 10 seconds, recordingstarts.
[ENGLISH] Preparing 4" The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety, 1, Insert each end of the strap into the hookson the camcorder. 2, Put the end of each strap through the buckle,adjustthe length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle. !, 4" The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. 4.
[ENGLISH] Preparing •t, There are two waysto connect powersource, Usingthe AC PowerAdapter : usedfor indoorrecording, Usingthe BatteryPack: usedfor outdoor recording, 2 CAMERA 1, Connect the AC PowerAdapter to the AC cord, 2, Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Note: The plug andwall socket type may be different dependingon regional conditions. 3, Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder.
[ENGLISH 1 Preparing •t, Depends on how often zoom is used in recording. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. 1, Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, 1 2, Connectthe AC PowerAdapter to the AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket, 3, Connectthe DC cable to the DC jack of the camcorder, 4, Turnoff the camcorderpower,and the recharging indicator will start blinking and begin recharging, Blinking once a second : indicates lessthan 50% has been charged.
ENGLISH 1 Preparing ¸II Model _el SCL810 SCL860/L870 LCD ON, LCD OFF, LCD ON, LCD OFF, EVF OFF EVF ON SS-L110A Approximately 90 minutes Approximately 130 minutes Approximately 80 minutes Approximately 120 minutes SB-L160 Approximately 130 minutes Approximately 190 minutes Approximately 120 minutes Approximately 160 minutes SB-L320 Approximately 260 minutes Approximately 390 minutes Approximately 240 minutes Approximately 340 minutes Type _ EVF OFF EVF ON 4" The continuous recordin
[ENGLISH 1 Preparing ÷ The battery level display indicatesthe amount of power remaining in the battery pack, 1. 2. 3. 4. Fully charged 10-40% consumed 40-60% consumed 60-80% consumed (preparea charged one) 5. 80-95% consumed (changethe battery) 6. 100% consumed (camcorderwill turn off soon, changethe batteryas soon as possible) ÷ ÷ _/_ t 1 _ 2 t I ,T,,_,,..II!_ 6 Please referto the table on page 24 for approximatecontinuous recordingtimes.
IENGLISHI Preparing 4" There are several cassette types,dependingon: Color systemused Recording/playbacktime. HI8 ÷ Checkto see if the battery pack is in place or the AC adapter is connected. TAPE EJECT 1. Press the EJECT button, The compartmentopens automatically. insertthe cassettewiththe transparentwindowfacingoutward and the protection tab toward the top. 2. Press the PUSHmark until the compartmentclicks into place.
[ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording Please make these preparations before recording.
ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording b. Tostop recording,press the red START/STOPbutton again, When Recordingstops,STANDBYshould be displayed on the LCD, [ •t, Youcan view a recordedpicture withthe REC SEARCH _, G function in STANDBYmode,REC SEARCH G allowsyou to reverseand REC SEARCH _ allows you to forward,for as long as you keep pressing. •t, A If you pressthe REC SEARCH (_ button briefly in STANDBYmode, your camcorderwill play back in reversefor 3 secondsand return to the original position aatomatica{ly.
[ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording • While recording, it is very important to hoedthe camcorder correctly, • For stable recording, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap, (refer to figure) 1. Hold the camcorderfirmly using the hand strap, (see page 20) 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or next to the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4. Choose a comfortable,stable position forthe shots that you are taking.
IENGLISHI Basic Recording 4" Yourcamcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)screen,which allowsyou to view recordingor playbackdirectly. 4, Dependingon the conditions in which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust: • Brightness • Color 1, 2, 3, 4, Make sure that the battery pack is in peace. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 22) Open the LCD monitor,then the LCD will turn on.
[ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording 9, Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to adjust the LCD color setting. f0. Press ENTER. • For further adjustment, repeatsteps 7, 8, 9. 11. Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbuttonto end the setting. Notes: • If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear.
IENGLISHI Basic Recording ÷ ÷ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor, Make sure that the battery pack is in place, 1, Holddown the tab of the power switchand push the switchto PLAYERmode. 2, insert the tape you have just recorded, 3, Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STOP is displayedon the OSD, Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and set the brightnessor the color if necessary.
[ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording The LCD adjustment method in PLAYERmode is identicalto step number 4 of page 30, exceptthe powerswitch must be set to PLAYER. ÷ ÷ When you use the LCD monitor while playing back, you can hear sound from the Speaker, Volume of the Speaker is controlled by the UP/DOWN dial tab on the camcorden 4" If you close the LCD monitor, the LCD monitor and Speaker are turned off.
[ENGLISHI Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ 1, Recording Zoom works in CAMERAmode only. Zooming is a recordingtechnique that lets you change the size of the sub)ectin the picture.For more professional lookingrecordings,do not use the zoom function too often.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced 4, 4, 4, 4, Recording Digital Zoomworks in CAMERAmode only. Zooms morethan 22x are performeddigitally, The picture quality deterioratesas you go towards the "T"side, We recommendthat you use the DiS (SCL860/L870)feature with the DIGITALZOOM for picture stability.
IENGLISHI Advanced ÷ Recording The DIGITALZOOM feature is explainedon page 35, 1, Set the power switchto CAMERAmode.(see page 22) 2, Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbutton, • The MENU list will appear. DIS .................. DZOOM ............ PIP ................... DISPLAy ............ I MENU WL REMOCON OFF OFF OFF ON ¸¸¸¸ON ] NEXT¸ MENU 3, Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to D. ZOOM. LCD ADSUST _)IS !D _i_ ..................... M_'i'i_ii_ii_ii_i'_,_i __F _! DISPLAY ............
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced ÷ Recording Evena beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. • The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode, 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode (see page22), 2. By pressingthe EASYbutton, all the functions of the camera willbe set to off and the recording settingswill be set to the following basic mode, • Battery level,recording mode,counter,date/time, DiS ( E_] ) willbe displayedas the camcorderstarts to run.
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording •t, Youcan customizethe settingsand save them for future use, • The CUSTOMfunction only operates in CAMERAmode, 1, Set the power switchto CAMERAmode. 2, Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbutton, to bring up the MENU list. 3, Turn the UP/DOWNdial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted. I 5, To exitthe menu,press the MENU ON/OFF buttontwice. 6, By pressingthe CUSTOMbutton,the Customsettings will come up. • Date/Timeand Title will only appear if these havebeen set in advance.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording The DISfunction works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)is a handshake compensationfunction that compensatesfor any shakingor moving of the hand holding the camcorder(within reasonablelimits). It providesmorestable pictures when: • Recordingin the Zoom In mode • Recordinga small object close-up • Recordingand walking at the same time • Recordingthrough the window of a vehicle 1.
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording •t, The MF/AF function works in the CAMERAmode only. •t, In most situations, it is betterto use the AutomaticFocusfeature, as it enables you to concentrateon the creative side of your recording. •t, Manualfocusing may be necessaryunder certain conditionsthat make automatic focusinginadequate. ÷ ÷ The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch, If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial up or down until the object is focused. 5. Youwill obtain a sharp picture after zoomingout. 6. TOreturn to AF(Auto Focus),press the MF buttonagain. MF iconwill disappear. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode, BLCworks in the CAMERA mode. Back lightingexists when the subjectis darker than the background: The subject is placed in front of a window.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording 4. The PROGRAMAE function works inthe CAMERAmode only. 4. The PROGRAMAE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertureto suit different recordingconditions, They give you creative controIover the depth of the field, 4. There are 6 automatic exposure modes, 1. AUTO mode • Auto balance betweenthe subject and the background. • To be used in normal conditions. • The shutter speed automaticallyvariesfrom 1/60to 1/250 second, dependingon the picture. 2.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode, 2. Press the PAE button, the ( _ ) symbol will be displayed, 3. Pressthe PAE buttonuntilthe appropriatesymbolis displayed, • No Display: Full Auto mode. Notes: • The £AE mode chosen will be recordedon the tape. • Toend the I_AEfunction, pressthe £AE buttononce or several times, until the FtAEIcon is no longerdisplayed. • The £AE function will not operate in EASY mode. • The BLC function will not operate in £AE mode.
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects, 4" Se(ectthe appropriate digital effect for the type of picturethat you wish to record, 4, There are severalDSE modes. (SCL8f0; 8 modes,SCL86O/L870:10modes) 1. Normal picture. 2. GHOST:This mode gives the image a dragging effect, (SCL860/L870only) 3. STROBE:This mode works by insertinga cutting effect on the image. There are 50 fields in a normal recordedpicture.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 1, Set the powerswitchto CAMERA mode. 2, Pressthe DSE button,GHOST or SEPIAwill be displayed, IHOS T 3, Keep pressingthe DSE button, untilthe desired mode is displayed. 4, Pressthe START/STOPbutton to start recording, 5, To exit the DSE functions,press the DSE buttononce or several times until no DSE mode is displayedon the LCD. Notes: • • it is recommendedthat you set the DSE mode in STBY mode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced ÷ ÷ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only. You can record the date/time on your tapes, so you will know when it was made, The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewflnder or LCD. •t, 1, Recording Setting the DATE/TIME is possible in CAMERA STANDBY mode only. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY. (see page 21) The LiTHiUM BATTERY is needed to maintain the clock. 2, Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. • The monthto be reset will blink. 8. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. • The day to be reset will b{ink. 10. Youcan set the day. hour and minute followingthe same procedure used for setting the year and month. 11. Press ENTER after setting the minute and the clocksetting screenwiil disappear.The selected date andtime will then be displayed. 1. Make sure thatyou haveset the DATE/TIME. 2. Set the power switchto CAMERAmode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording Selectingand recordinga TITLE is possiblein the CAMERA modeonly, The TITLE feature allowsyou to se{ecta preset tiUestored in the camcorder'smemory. Youcan also select the languageof the tittes. •t, SeIectinga language is possiblein CAMERASTANDBYmode only. •t, The factory default languageis ENGLISH. Youcan changethe language, 1, Makesure that you have installedthe LITHIUM BATTERYor havethe AC adapter attached, (see page 21) 2, Set the power switchto CAMERA mode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 6. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to select the appropriatelanguage, • Youmay select languagesfrom ENGUSH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIANISPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. • Then, the titte fist in the language you chose witl appear. 8. Turn UP/DOWNdial to whicheverTITLE you desire, 9. Press ENTER. • The selectedtitte will appear on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will disappear.
IENGLISHI Advanced ÷ ÷ Recording The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence. 1, Beforerecording,hold down the FADEbutton, The picture and sound gradually disappear (fadeout). 2, Pressthe START/STOPbutton and at the same time release the FADEbutton. Recordingstarts and the picture and sound gradually appear (fadein).
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording •t, The PIP(Picture-in-Picture)feature works in combinationwith the DIGITALZOOM function by using a small, superimposedscreen to showan imagethat is wider than the image being recorded. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what you are recording, The PiP function works in CAMERAmode on{y. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Turnon DIGITALZOOM.(see page 35) 3. Press the MENU ON/OFFbutton,the MENUList will be displayed. [ [ MENU 4.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced ÷ Recording With the SNAP SHOTfeature, your camcorderfunctions like a regular film camera, al{owingyou to take singlestill pictures. The SNAP SHOTfunction operates in the CAMERAmode, 1, Set the power switchto CAMERA mode, 2, Aim the Cameraat the image you want to record and pressthe SNAP SHOT button, • At this time, be careful not to shakeyour camcorderbecausethe imagewill be blurred, 3, After the SNAP SHOTbutton has been pressed.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording •I. WHITE BALANCEis a recordingfunction that preservesthe uniquecolor of the object in any recordingcondition, •I. Youmay select the appropriateWHITE BALANCEmode to obtain good image color quality. AUTO:This mode is generallyused to control the WHITE BALANCEautomatically. INDOOR (-,o:):Controls WHITE BALANCEaccording to the indoor ambience. OUTDOOR(-:_-):Controls WHITE BALANCEaccordingto the outdoor ambience, 1, Set the power switchto CAMERA mode.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced + Recording + + Demonstrationautomaticallyshows you the major functions that are includedwith your camcorderso that you may use them more easily. The DEMO function is only availablein CAMERA modewhen tape is not in the camcorder. The Demonstrationoperates repeatedlyuntil the POWERswitchis set to OFE 1, Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2, Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. DIS ................. OFF DZOOM ............ OFF PIP ..................
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERA mode.(see page 22) 2. Pressthe MENU ON/OFFbutton, • The MENUlist will appear, 3. Turn the UP/DOWNdial to D/TITLE COLOR...__WHITE. DIS ................... OFF DZOOM ............ OFF PIP .................. OFF DISPLAy ........... ON WHITE BAL ¸¸¸¸¸¸AUTO 1 I MENU WL REMOCON ¸¸¸¸ON NEXT¸ MENU MENLI CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET T TLE ...... OFF WHITE C RESET ........... _TITLE DEMO SET .............. 4. Press ENTER.
IENGLISH] Advanced Recording 4. When you use your camcorder,there are only two possiblerecordingenvironments, Youwill be recordingoutdoors (Normal recordingor through an ND(NeutralDensity)filter), Youwill be recordingindoors (Video light recommendedor required). 4. The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measuredin lux. 4. The foUowingtable lists a few common situations,the corresponding levelof brightnessand any associated recommendations.
[ENGLISH 1 Playing back a Tape + + Toview a tape that you haverecorded, Ptaybackfunction works in PLAYERmode only. There are two waysto see a tape; • Towatch with LCD:recommendedfor outdoor use. • Towatch withTV monitor: recommendedfor indooruse. + Toviewa tape using the LCD monitor,(see page 32) + + It is practicalto use a TV monitor to viewtapes indoors.
[ENGLISHI Playing back a Tape Notes: • SCL810/L860/L870feature a monauralaudio system.If your TV or VCR are stereo, connectthe audio cable to input "ISof yourTV or VCR. • Youcan use an S-VIDEOcable to obtain better quality pictures if you have an S-VIDEO connector on yourTV. • While playing back on aTV screen,close the LCD panel Otherwise,picture distortion may occur. 1, 2, 3, Use the TV/VIDEO bufton to select VIDEO on your TV. Connect power soume (battery or AC Power Adapter) to the camcorder.
[ENGLISH 1 Playing back a Tape Press INI (PLAY/STILL)button during playback. To resumeplayback, press INI (PLAY/STILL)buttonagain. Note: Your camcorderwill automaticallystop if it is left for morethan 5 minutes in STILL mode withoutoperation in order to preventtape and head-drumwear, FF Press m-m(FF) or <.4 (REW) buttonsduring playback. To resumenormal playback, releasethe buttons, ÷ The ZERO RETURNfunction works in STOP of PLAYERmode, 4" Youcan Fast Forwardor Rewindto 0:00:00 automatically.
[ENGLISH] Playing back a Tape ÷ The LCD control in PLAYERmode is identicalto step 3 of page 30, except the power switchmust be set to PLAYERmode, + + The speaker is turned ON/OFF by opening/closingthe LCD. The speakerON/OFF seftingoperates when the LCD is opened. When it is set to OFF,the speakerwon't turn on evenafter opening the LCD, 1, Set the powerswitchto PLAYERmode, 2, Pressthe MENUON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear, 3, Turn the UP/DOWNdial to SPEAKER.
[ENGLISH 1 Playing back the Tape 4, This Camcordercan convertan NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the "PAL60"format, allowing you to view it on a PALTV which has Verticalsync adjustmentcircuitry for 60Hz. "PAL60"is a special output signalformat withwhich a PALTV can be usedto view a tape recorded by an NTSC recorder. 1. Set POWERswitchto PLAYERmode, 2. Insert an NTSCtape you want to see. 3. Press MENU ON/OFFbutton,then the MENU list will appear, 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to "PAL CONV...,,,OFF" 5.
ENGLISH 1 USB interface (SCL870 only) •_ YOUcan easilytransfer a still image from a camera,tape, memory to a PC without additionaladd-on cards via a USB connection.
[ENGLISH 1 USB interface (SCL870 only) Do not connect the camcorderto PC before installing the program. If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnectit in advance, This explanationis based on Windows®98SEOS. 1, The installprogram automaticallyoperate when the CD is inserted into CD-ROM If the installprogramdoes not operate,please double click InstalLexein CD-ROM Drive, 2. Click _ito installthe program, 3.
IENGLISHI USB interface (SCL870 only) 4. The below window displays the folder to install the program, • Basically the program is installed in the following folder, C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media 2.0 • Click 4, to change the folder, 5. Connect the camcorder to PC, 6, 6. PC finds a new hardware and install a driver automatically. 7. If the driver is installed, the install is completed. 8. Execute USB Media 2.0 player on the Windows wall paper.
[ENGLISH 1 USB interface (SCL870 only) 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. In this case, however, a noise may be produced depending on the PC.
IENGLISHI Maintenance • Releasing the Eyecap 1, Pull the VIEWFINDERup and then turn the screw counter-clockwise. 2. Pullthe EYECAP out, 3, Clean the EYECAPand the VIEWFINDERscreen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower, • Reattachingthe Eyecap 4. Pat the EYECAPon the VIEWFINDER, 5. Pat the screw back on. Open the LCD monitorand wipe it gentlywith a soft cloth. Be careful not to damagethe panel •t, To ensure normal recordingand clear pictures,clean the video heads.
[ENGLISH 1 Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system, Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: • • Youcan use your camcorder in any countryor area that uses 100V to 240V,50/60 Hz. Use a commerciallyavailableAC plug adapter,if necessary,dependingon the power used, • Youcan view your recordingon the LCD or viewfinder.
ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting 4" Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks.They of an unnecessary call might save you the time and expense slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change it to a charged one. fast the battery pack is fully discharged, Change it to a charged battery, TAPE END! slow the tape has almost reached its end.
[ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting + + + If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following tableto troubleshoot the problem. Ifthese instructionsdo not allowyou to solvethe probIem,take a note of: • The model and serial number marked on the bottomof the camcorder. • Your warranty,if applicable. Then contact your nearest authorizedservicecenter.
[ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting A vertical stripe appears when you recorda bright subject against a dark background (candleflame, for example). * The contrastbetweenthe subjectand the backgroundis too greatfor the camcorderto operate normally.Make the backgroundbright to reduce the contrast or use the BLCfunction while you are recording.(see page 41) The image quality on the LCD is poor. * The use of VIEWFINDERis recommendedwhen recordingunder sunlight. (see page 7) Adjust the LCD.
[ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting ÷ ÷ ÷ If the camcorder is brought directlyfrom a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder,on the surfaceof the tape, or on the lens, In this condition,the tape may stick to the head drum and be damagedor the unit may not operate correctly, Toprevent possibledamage underthese circumstances, the camcorderhas a built-inmoisture sensor, If there is moisture inside the camcorder,DEW [J_ is displayed, If this happens, none of the functions except casset
[ENGLISH] Specifications •I, These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice, Recordingsystem Video signa! Usable cassette Tapespeed Speed mode Recordingtime FF or REW time image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length:f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min. Illumination __ _ i_ _, Size/Pic,cell Method 2,5 inch/!12k TFT Video out Audioout Mini jack, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Mini jack, 7,7 dBs, imp.
ENGLISH 1 Index il!!_; i iiii!i;i;i!!i illiiiiiiiii_ iii_i:i i lii!ii;i!!iiii! !i;!!!!!! ill! !!! iii!!i!_!:iA!ii_ ii_ili_: i i i i i i i i!!:!ii! i lii̧ iii!iilli ilii!ii!!i;! i!iiiiii ¸I! ¸!_!iiiii!i!i_iii_iiii!ili!i!i ¸ii!i!_i!!i;!_iiii!i!i!i!_!!iii!i!!i!i!i_!i ¸ ABROAD .............................................................................. 67 AC POWER ADAPTER ........................................................ 22 ADJUSTING ..................................................................
ENGLISH 1 Index ND FILTER .......................................................................... 56 NEAR .................................................................................... NEG ...................................................................................... 44 NTSC .................................................................................... 67 OPERATION MODE ............................................................ 17 OSD ............................................
[ENGLISH 1 Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITEDWARRANTY SAMSUNGElectronicsAmerica Inc, (SEA), warrantsthat this product is free from defectivematerial and workmanship. SEA further warrantsthat if product failsto operate properlywithin the specified warrantyperiod and the failure is due to improperworkmanship or defectivematerial, SEA will repairor replacethe product at it's option.
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