Samsung DuoCam SC D6550 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

SC-D6550

Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

US PATENT 4415844

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Notices and Safety Instructions

9. VENTILATION:

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to

ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it

from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or

covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug,

or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.

This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation

such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up

static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

10. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the label.

See figure below.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home,

consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power,

or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized

2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other)

or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)

pin.

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

EQUIPMENT

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

14. LIGHTNING:

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

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.

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into

the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

15. POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where

it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep

from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them

might be fatal.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

16. OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result

in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original

part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or

other hazards.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

a part that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should

spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician

before use.

21. SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine

that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

18. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter

should be used.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 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.

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

and for additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission helpful : “How to Identify and

Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.”

This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing

Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided

if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this

party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE:

Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR

FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org,

eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

FCC ID : A3L05GAMMA3

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................................................................................................................. 13

Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ......................................................................................................................................................................................14

Front & Left View........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Left Side View.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Right & Top View........................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Rear & Bottom View...................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Preparation .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Adjusting the Hand Strap ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Hand Strap........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Shoulder Strap......................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Attaching the Lens Cover .....................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Lithium Battery Installation .........................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock .............................................................................................................................................................................21

Battery Installation for the Remote Control..........................................................................................................................................................................21

Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................................................................................22

To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable .....................................................................................................................................................................22

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack............................................................................................................................................................................................23

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack................................................................................................................................................................................23

Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type ...........................................................................................................................24

Battery Level Display............................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ..........................................................................................................................................................................25

OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes.......................................................................................................................................................................26

OSD (On Screen Display) in

(Program)/

(Play) Modes.................................................................................................................................................27

Using the Joystick ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

The Camcorder : System Menu Setting ..................................................................................................................... 29

Selecting the OSD Language ...................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)....................................................................................................................................................31

Setting the Beep Sound .............................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Viewing the Demonstration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................33

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting...................................................................................................................... 34

Adjusting the LCD Screen..........................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Displaying the Date/Time ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Setting the TV Display................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

The Camcorder : Basic Recording .............................................................................................................................. 37

Using the Viewfinder ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Adjusting the Focus..............................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette..............................................................................................................................................................................................38

Hints for Stable Image Recording..............................................................................................................................................................................................39

Recording with the LCD Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................................................39

Recording with the Viewfinder..............................................................................................................................................................................................39

Various Recording Techniques...................................................................................................................................................................................................40

Making your First Recording......................................................................................................................................................................................................41

Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners).........................................................................................................................................................................................42

Record Search......................................................................................................................................................................................................................43

Setting the Zero Memory ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................44

Self Record using the Remote Control......................................................................................................................................................................................45

Zooming In and Out ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

Using the Tele Macro..................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

Using the Fade In and Out.........................................................................................................................................................................................................47

To Start Recording................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out) ........................................................................................................................................................................47

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)...........................................................................................................................................................................48

Using the Color Nite ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

The Camcorder : Advanced Recording....................................................................................................................... 50

Use of various Functions............................................................................................................................................................................................................50

Setting Menu Items ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................50

Function availability in each Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................................51

Selecting the Record Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................................52

Selecting Audio Mode.................................................................................................................................................................................................................53

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)............................................................................................................................................................................................54

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure......................................................................................................................................................................................55

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording...............................................................................................................................................................55

Auto Focus/Manual Focus .........................................................................................................................................................................................................56

Auto Focusing.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................56

Manual Focusing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................56

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Setting the White Balance..........................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Using Quick Menu: White Balance ......................................................................................................................................................................................58

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ..................................................................................................................................................................................59

Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)...............................................................................................................................................................60

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)..........................................................................................................................................................61

Setting the Program AE........................................................................................................................................................................................................62

Using Quick Menu: Program AE..........................................................................................................................................................................................62

Applying Digital Effects...............................................................................................................................................................................................................63

Selecting the Digital Effects .................................................................................................................................................................................................64

Using Quick Menu: Digital Effects........................................................................................................................................................................................65

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom......................................................................................................................................................................................66

Selecting the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................................................................................................66

Photo Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................................................67

Searching for a Photo Image ...............................................................................................................................................................................................67

The Camcorder : Playback .......................................................................................................................................... 68

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................................68

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Color during Playback.................................................................................................................................................................68

Controlling Sound from the Speaker..........................................................................................................................................................................................69

Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................70

Playback on the LCD Screen...............................................................................................................................................................................................70

Playback on a TV Monitor....................................................................................................................................................................................................70

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks.....................................................................................................................................................70

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................71

Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................71

Various Functions in PLAY Mode...............................................................................................................................................................................................72

Playback Pause....................................................................................................................................................................................................................72

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) ......................................................................................................................................................................................72

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) .....................................................................................................................................................................................72

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) .................................................................................................................................................................73

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse)..........................................................................................................................................................................................73

Reverse Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................................................73

Audio Dubbing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................74

Dubbing Sound.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................74

Dubbed Audio Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................................75

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer.............................................................................................................................................. 76

USB Interface .............................................................................................................................................................. 78

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation ................................................................................................................... 82

Using the Mode Dial...................................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Using the Memory Card .............................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Memory Card Functions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Inserting a Memory Card......................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Ejecting a Memory Card.......................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image ................................................................................................................................................84

Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions........................................................................................................................ 85

Numbering Stored Pictures........................................................................................................................................................................................................85

Setting the Image Quality...........................................................................................................................................................................................................86

Setting the Image Size...............................................................................................................................................................................................................87

Setting the Menu Language.......................................................................................................................................................................................................88

Setting the LCD Brightness........................................................................................................................................................................................................89

Setting the IMPRINT Option.......................................................................................................................................................................................................91

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)...........................................................................................................................................92

Setting the Shutter Sound..........................................................................................................................................................................................................93

Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking ........................................................................................................ 97

Taking and Viewing Your First Photo .........................................................................................................................................................................................97

Taking Still Images ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................97

Taking Still Images: EASY.Q Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................97

Viewing Still Images .............................................................................................................................................................................................................98

Viewing a Single Still Image.................................................................................................................................................................................................98

Viewing a Slide Show...........................................................................................................................................................................................................99

Setting the Q.View Duration...............................................................................................................................................................................................100

Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review ..................................................................................................................................................................100

Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View...............................................................................................................................................................101

Deleting Still Images and Moving Images ...............................................................................................................................................................................101

Deleting One Image in Multiple Image View .....................................................................................................................................................................101

Deleting Image Using DELETE Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................................102

Delayed Recording – Self Timer..............................................................................................................................................................................................103

MPEG Recording ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................104

Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate ............................................................................................................................................................................104

Recording a Moving Image onto a Memory Card .............................................................................................................................................................105

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MPEG Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................106

To Playback a Recorded Moving Image............................................................................................................................................................................106

Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques ................................................................................................. 107

Setting the Focus .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................107

Using the Built-In Flash............................................................................................................................................................................................................108

Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode..........................................................................................................................................................................109

Setting the Focus Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................110

Auto Focus Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................110

Manual Focus Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................................110

Continuous Auto Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................111

Macro Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................................................112

Setting the Exposure ................................................................................................................................................................................................................113

Locking the Auto Exposure: AE LOCK...............................................................................................................................................................................113

Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE.............................................................................................................................114

SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes................................................................................................................................................................115

Manual Exposure Compensation.......................................................................................................................................................................................116

Setting the Aperture............................................................................................................................................................................................................117

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................................................................................................................................................................118

Setting the Preset White Balance ......................................................................................................................................................................................119

Setting the Manual White Balance.....................................................................................................................................................................................120

Setting the ISO Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................................................................................121

Using Digital Special Effects ....................................................................................................................................................................................................122

Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing.......................................................................................................................................................123

Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot.......................................................................................................................................................................124

Setting the Sharpness ............................................................................................................................................................................................................125

Using the Digital Zoom.............................................................................................................................................................................................................126

Zooming In ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................126

Zooming Out .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................126

Rotating a Stored Image..........................................................................................................................................................................................................127

Resizing a Stored Image..........................................................................................................................................................................................................128

Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................129

Memorizing Your Current Settings.....................................................................................................................................................................................129

Loading Your Customized Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................130

Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image .............................................................................................................................................131

Zooming & Trimming Recorded Images (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing ...........................................................................................................................132

Zooming the Image ............................................................................................................................................................................................................132

Trimming the Image ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................132

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Protecting Stored Images.........................................................................................................................................................................................................133

Formatting a Memory Card......................................................................................................................................................................................................135

Printing Your Images – Using the PictBridge^TM........................................................................................................................................................................136

Connecting To a Printer......................................................................................................................................................................................................136

Selecting Images................................................................................................................................................................................................................137

Customizing Print Options..................................................................................................................................................................................................138

Printing Images...................................................................................................................................................................................................................139

Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings.................................................................................................................................140

Resetting PictBridge Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................140

Printing Your Images – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)....................................................................................................................................141

Standard DPOF Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................141

Index DPOF Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................................142

Print Size DPOF Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................................142

Printing DPOF Marked Images..........................................................................................................................................................................................143

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 144

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...............................................................................................................................................................................144

After Using Your Camcorder ..............................................................................................................................................................................................144

Cleaning For LCD Screen..................................................................................................................................................................................................144

Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads ..................................................................................................................................................................145

Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................................146

Power Sources ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................146

Color System......................................................................................................................................................................................................................146

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 147

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 150

Index........................................................................................................................................................................... 152

Warranty(SEA users only)...........................................................................................................................................154

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.

Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects

the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

1. LCD screen closed.

2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.

Open the LCD screen with your finger.

LCD open

3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top.

4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the left.

6. Recording with the LCD screen closed.

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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.

All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung

product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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 the winter.)

When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

2. If the

(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the

cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.

Notes regarding Camcorder

1. Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60°C or 140°F).

For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Do not let the Camcorder get wet.

Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture.

If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.

Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.

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Notes regarding the Battery Pack

Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 24. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.

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 REC 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.

Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.

Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may damage it.

A brand new Battery pack is not charged.

Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.

Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully

discharged.

To avoid damage to the battery pack, make sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD screen when recording for long periods, because the LCD screen

consumes more battery power.

When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you release it from the camcorder.

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.

If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.

If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.

Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Note regarding the Lens

Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).

Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder

1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight

or near a window exposed to sunlight.

2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.

3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen

1. The LCD screen has been manufactured using high precision

technology. However, there may be tiny dots

(red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD screen.

These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture

in any way.

2. When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or outdoors,

it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.

If this occurs, we recommend using the Viewfinder.

3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen.

Notes regarding the Hand Strap

To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.

Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.

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Precaution 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 12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005 when you set

the Date/Time to on.

When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).

4. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor

immediately.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

[ CAUTION ]

DO NOT FIRE THE FLASH WHILE SCREENING THE FLASH BY HANDS. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLAHSLIGHT AFTER

CONTINUOUS FIRING OF THE FLASH. POSSIBLE BURING HAZARD.

[ WARNING ]

DO NOT FIRE THE FLASH FROM A SHORT DISTANCE TO A PERSION TO A PERSON(ESPECIALLY TOWARDS AN

INFANT.)CLOSE FIRING A FLASGH MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ONE'S EYES.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

Multi OSD Language

You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.

Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV

data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit

various images.

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

Integrated Camcorder/Digital Still Camera operation

An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of the

Power Switch, ensuring comfortable and easy recording.

900x Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 900x (Camcorder Mode) or 12x (Camera Mode) its original size.

Color TFT LCD

A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.

Various Digital Effects (DSE)

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.

Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.

Program AE

The program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.

Digital Still Camera Function

Using Memory card, you can easily record and playback standard still images.

You can transfer standard still images on the Memory card to your PC using the USB interface.

MPEG Recording

MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory card.

Multi Memory Card Slot

Multi Memory card slot is able to use Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.

High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing 5 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 is available.

Supports DPOF & PictBridge Printing Aid

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) and PictBridge interfaces are supported. By using these features, you can print your still

images by using a printer that supports these features without having to use your PC.

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Accessories Supplied with Camcorder

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder.

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter

(AA-E8 TYPE)

3. AC Cord

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter

(AA-E8 TYPE)

3. AC Cord

AD43-00128A

AD44-00090A

AD39-00076A

4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)

5. Instruction Book

4. Multi-AV Cable

(Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium Batteries

(CR2025)

6. Lithium Batteries for

Remote Control or Clock.

(TYPE: CR2025)

AD39-00119A

AD43-10130H

9.Software CD

7. Remote Control

8. USB Cable

7. Remote Control

8. USB Cable

9. Software CD

10. Shoulder Strap

11. Lens Cover

AD59-00085A

AD39-00073A

11. Lens Cover

10. Shoulder Strap

12. Lens Cover Strap

AD72-00049A

12. Lens Cover Strap

AD97-09716A

AD72-00050A

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

4. Internal MIC

1. Built-in Flash

5. TFT LCD Screen

2. Camcorder Lens

6. Remote Sensor

3. Camera Lens

1. Built-in Flash (see page 108)

2. Camcorder Lens

4. Internal MIC

5. TFT LCD Screen

6. Remote Sensor

3. Camera Lens

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Left Side View

11. Joystick (Quick View/Flash/

Tele Macro/AE LOCK)

1. MENU

2. DISPLAY

12. Camera Mode Dial

3. EASY.Q

13. Shoulder Strap Hook

4. Function Buttons

5. DELETE

6. MF/AF Button

14. External MIC Jack

15. USB Jack

7. Quick Menu Selector

(Focus/Volume)

16. AV/S-Video Jack

17. Jack Cover

8. MULTI

18. DC Jack

9. Speaker

10. C.NITE

1. MENU

6. MF/AF Button (see page 110)

13. Shoulder Strap Hook

(see page 20)

14. External MIC Jack

15. USB Jack

2. DISPLAY (see page 25)

3. EASY.Q (see page 42)

4. Function Buttons

7. Quick Menu Selector

(Focus/Volume)

8. MULTI ( ) (see page 101)

9. Speaker

16. AV/S-Video Jack

17. Jack Cover

Button

PLAY

REC

REC Search –

REC Search +

FADE

(Play)

REV

œœ

REW

10. C.NITE (see page 49)

√√

FWD

11. Joystick (Quick View/Flash/

Tele Macro/AE LOCK)

18. DC Jack

√/»

PLAY/STILL

STOP

BLC

12. Camera Mode Dial

5. DELETE ( ) (see page 101)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Right & Top View

6. Zoom Lever

1. Focus Adjustment Knob

2. Viewfinder

7. PHOTO Button

8. Cassette Door

9. Hand Strap

3. Start/Stop Button

5. Power Switch

4. DV Jack

1. Focus Adjustment Knob (see page 37)

2. Viewfinder (see page 37)

3. Start/Stop Button

6. Zoom Lever (see page 46)

7. PHOTO Button (see page 67)

8. Cassette Door

4. DV Jack

9. Hand Strap

5. Power Switch (REC, PLAY, OFF or

(CAMERA))

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Rear & Bottom View

3. Tripod Receptacle

4. Memory Card Slot

5. Battery Release

1. Lithium Battery Cover

2. Charging Indicator

6. Hand Strap Hook 7. TAPE EJECT 8. Shoulder Strap Ring

Usable Memory Card

1. Lithium Battery Cover

2. Charging Indicator

3. Tripod Receptacle

4. Memory Card Slot

5. Battery Release

6. Hand Strap Hook

7. TAPE EJECT

8. Shoulder Strap Ring

Memory Stick

MMC

Memory Stick PRO

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Remote Control

18. DISPLAY

17. Zoom

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

6. A.DUB

16. X2

15. DATE/TIME

(FF)

14.

(SLOW)

(REW)

(PLAY)

13.

12.

(STILL)

(STOP)

11. F. ADV

10.

(Direction)

1. PHOTO (see pages 67, 97)

2. START/STOP

10.

(Direction) (see page 72)

11. F. ADV (see page 73)

3. SELF TIMER (see pages 45, 103)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 44)

5. PHOTO SEARCH (see page 67)

6. A.DUB (see page 74)

12.

13.

14.

(STOP)

(STILL)

(SLOW) (see page 72)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2 (see page 73)

17. Zoom

(FF)

(REW)

(PLAY)

18. DISPLAY

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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

1. Pull and open the Hand Strap

Cover and release the Hand

Strap.

2. Insert the Hand Strap into the

Hand Strap hook.

3. Insert your hand into the Hand

Strap, adjust its length and stick it

back onto the Hand Strap Cover.

Shoulder Strap

The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder

around in complete safety.

1. Insert the end of Shoulder Strap into the Shoulder Strap

Hook on the Camcorder.

2. Insert the other end of the strap into the ring attached to

the Hand Strap.

3. Thread each end into the buckle, adjust the length of the

strap and then pull it tight in the buckle.

Attaching the Lens Cover

1. Hook up the Lens Cover with

Lens Cover Strap as illustrated.

2. Pull and open the Hand Strap

cover and release the Hand Strap.

3. Hook up the Lens cover strap to

the Hand strap and adjust it

following the steps as described

for the Hand strap.

4. Close the Hand strap cover.

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Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock

✤

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

12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005 when you set the Date/Time to on.

When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with type CR2025.

1. Remove the Lithium-ion battery from the rear of the Camcorder.

2. Open the Lithium battery cover on the rear of the Camcorder.

3. Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder, with the positive (

terminal face up.

)

4. Close the Lithium battery cover.

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.

Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder, with the positive (

terminal face up.

✤

Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

[ Note ]

The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.

Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of the reach of the children.

Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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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 an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power adapter.

The plug and wall socket type may differ according to

your resident country.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack of the Camcorder.

4. Set the Camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab

on the Power switch and turning it to the REC, PLAY,

OFF mode.

(CAMERA) or

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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 on the Camcorder.

4. Turn the Power switch to OFF, and the charging indicator will start to flash,

showing that the battery is charging.

Power Switch

Blinking time

Charging rate

Once per second

Less than 50%

Twice per second

50% ~ 75%

75% ~ 90%

90% ~ 100%

Three times per second

Blinking stops and stays on

On for a second and

off for a second

Error - Reset the Battery pack and

the DC cable

5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Battery pack and the AC Power adapter from

the Camcorder.

Even with the Power switched OFF, the Battery pack will still discharge.

[ Notes ]

The Battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the Battery pack, always remove it from the Camcorder after it is fully charged.

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:

- The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.

- How often the zoom is used.

- Type of use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD screen etc.).

- Ambient temperature.

It is recommended to have additional battery packs available.

Even when the Power switched to OFF, the Battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the device.

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Preparation

Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.

✤

If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder switches on automatically.

The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time

Continuous recording time

Charging

time

Battery

SB-LS110

LCD ON

VIEWFINDER ON

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

3hr 30min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

4hr 10min

SB-LS220

[ Notes ]

The Battery pack should be recharged in an environment between 32 °F (0 °C)and 104 °F (40 °C).

The Battery pack should never be charged in a room with a temperature that is below 32 °F (0 °C).

The life and capacity of the Battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) or

left in temperatures above 104 °F (40 °C) for a long period of time, even when it is fully recharged.

Do not put the Battery pack near any heat source (i.e.fire or a heater).

Do not disassemble, apply pressure to or heat the Battery pack.

Do not allow the + and – terminals of the Battery pack to be short-circuited.

It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce overheating or fire.

Use SB-LS110 or SB-LS220 Battery pack only.

Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described above. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.

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Preparation

Battery Level Display

✤

The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the Battery pack.

a. Fully charged

b. 20~40% used

c. 40~80% used

d. 80~95% used

e. Completely used (Blinking)

(Blinking)

(The Camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)

Tips for battery Identification

[ Notes ]

Please refer to the Table on page 24 for approximate continuous recording time.

The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.

The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged

Battery pack at 77 °F (25 °C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary.

The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in

the instructions.

(Blinking)

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off

Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the left side control panel.

Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.

When you turn the OSD off,

In REC Mode: The STBY, REC 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 PLAY Mode: When you press any function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns

off.

Turning the Date/Time on/off

To turn the Date/Time on or off, access the menu and change the Date/Time mode. (see page 35)

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes

1. Battery Level (see page 25)

2. Manual Focus (see page 56)

3. EASY.Q (see page 42)

4. DIS (see page 59)

19. Tape Counter

OSD in REC Mode

20. Zero Memory (see page 44)

21. Record Speed Mode

22. Operating Mode

24 23

22 21 20

0:00:11

14min

16BIt

STBY

10Sec

5. Program AE (see page 61)

23. Self Timer

No Tape !

6. White Balance Mode

(see page 57)

24. Photo Image

S. 1/60

[29]

Art

25. Tele Macro (see page 46)

26. Audio Playback

7. Shutter Speed (see page 55)

8. Exposure (see page 55)

Color N.1/30

12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005

27. DEW (see page 9)

…

†

S. 1/60

[29]

9. Digital Effects Mode

(see page 63)

28. Warning Indicator (see page 147)

29. Message Line (see page 147)

30. Volume Control (see page 69)

10. Date/Time (see page 34)

11. Zoom Position (see page 46)

12. Color Nite (see page 49)

13. USB

OSD in PLAY Mode

31. DV IN (DV data transfer mode)

(see page 77)

0:00:00:10

√

32. Audio Dubbing (see page 74)

Sound[2]

14min

16BIt

14. Remote (see page 31)

15. Wind Cut (see page 54)

No Tape !

16. BLC (Back Light Compensation)

(see page 48)

12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005

17. Audio Mode (see page 53)

…

†

[10]

18. Remaining Tape

(measured in minutes)

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in (Program)/ (Play) Modes

1. Battery Level (see page 25)

2. Camera Mode

3. F (Aperture Range) No.

(see page 117)

4. Shutter Speed (see page 118)

5. Flash Mode (see page 108)

6. Self Timer

7. Manual Focus (see page 110)

8. Tele Macro (see page 112)

9. Metering Mode (see page 114)

10. CARD (Memory Card) indicator

11. AE LOCK (see page 113)

12. Focus Area

16. ISO Sensitivity (see page 121)

17. Sharpness (see page 125)

18. Image Quality (see page 86) or MPEG

Frame Rate (see page 104)

19. Image Size (see page 87)

OSD in

(Program) Mode

F2.8

1/60

2272

20. Image Counter

ISO

Total number of recordable still and

moving images.

AUTO

AWB

12:00 PM

2005.01.01

21. Zoom Position (see page 126)

22. Play Mode

23. Moving Image Indicator

(see page 106)

24. Erase protection Indicator

(see page 133)

25. Print mark (see page 141)

OSD in

(Play) Mode

13. Date/Time (see page 90)

14. Exposure Compensation

(see page 116)

15. White Balance Mode

(see page 119)

2/50

26. Message Line (see page 147)

27. Image Counter

NO IMAGE!

Current Image/Total number of recorded

images

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Preparation

Using the Joystick

✤

The Joystick is used to make a selection and to move the cursor left, right, up and down.

Using the Joystick, you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu.

1. Move to a previous menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the left).

2. Move to a sub menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the right).

3. Move to a lower menu item.

4. Move to an upper menu item.

5. Press to select the chosen item.

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Selecting the OSD Language

✤

The Language function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

Select the appropriate OSD Language from OSD List.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Language, then press the Joystick(OK).

The available language options are listed.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired OSD language,

√On

√English

√On

then press the Joystick(OK).

The OSD language is refreshed in selected language.

Demonstration

Exit

Move

Select

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

The word “Language” in the menu is always indicated in English.

A separate Language selecting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 88).

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Clock

✤

Clock setup works in both REC and PLAY modes.

The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.

Before recording, please set the Date/Time.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

2. Press the MENU button.

Remote

√On

√English

√On

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Clock Set, then press the Joystick(OK).

The year will highlight first.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

…

JAN

2005

5. Move the Joystick up or down to set current Year, then press the Joystick(OK).

Remote

†

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

12 : 00 AM

The month will be highlighted.

6. You can set the month, day, hour and minute following the same procedure for setting

the year.

Exit

Adjust

Select

7. Press the Joystick(OK) after setting the minutes.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

The message Complete! will be displayed.

JAN

2005

To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day, Hour or Min by pressing the

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

12 : 00 AM

Complete !

Joystick(OK), then move the Joystick up or down to set respective values.

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

After the Lithium battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time appears on the

screen as 12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005.

You can set the year up to 2037.

If the Lithium battery is not installed, any input data will not be backed up.

30 ^I

A separate Clock setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 90).

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)

✤

The Remote function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the

Camcorder.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Remote, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

√On

√English

√On

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

REC Mode

√System

If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon( ) will blink for

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

3 seconds on the LCD screen and then disappear.

A separate Remote Control selecting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 92).

Off

Exit

Move

Select

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Beep Sound

✤

The Beep Sound function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

You can turn the Beep Sound on or off. When on, each press of a button sounds a beep.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Beep Sound, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

√On

√English

√On

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

Exit

Move

Select

[ Note ]

A separate Beep Sound setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 93).

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

Off

Exit

Move

Select

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Viewing the Demonstration

✤

Before you begin: Make sure that there is no tape inserted in the Camcorder. (see page 38)

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 REC mode without a tape inserted in

the Camcorder.

The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the Demonstration mode switched Off.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

√On

√English

√On

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Demonstration, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. Press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

The Demonstration will begin.

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

7. To quit the Demonstration, press the MENU button.

Off

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

Samsung Camcorder is...

The Demonstration mode is automatically activated when the Camcorder is left idle for more than

10 minutes after switching to the REC mode (no tape is inserted in the Camcorder).

If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY.Q) during the Demonstration mode,

the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other

functions.

[Digital Camcorder]

Demonstration

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting

Adjusting the LCD Screen

✤

This function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which

enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly.

Depending on the conditions under which you are using the Camcorder (indoors or outdoors

for example), you can adjust;

✤

- LCD Bright

- LCD Color

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select the item you want to adjust (LCD Bright or

LCD Color), then press the Joystick(OK).

√Off

√On

5. Move the Joystick up or down to adjust the value of the selected item

Exit

Move

Select

(LCD Bright or LCD Color), then press the Joystick(OK).

You can set values for LCD Bright and LCD Color between 0~35.

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[18]

LCD Bright & LCD Color functions do not affect the brightness and color of the image

to be recorded.

Exit

Adjust

Select

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting

Displaying the Date/Time

✤

The Date/Time function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Date/Time, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the Date/Time display type, then press the

Joystick(OK).

√Off

√On

Display type of the Date/Time: Off, Date, Time, Date&Time

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

[ Notes ]

The Date/Time will read 12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005 in the following conditions.

- During playback of a blank section of a tape.

Off

Date

Time

- If the tape was recorded before setting the Date/Time in the Camcorder.

- When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead.

Before you use the Date/Time function, you must set the clock. See Setting the Clock on page 30.

Date&Time

Exit

Move

Select

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting

Setting the TV Display

✤

The TV Display function works in both REC and 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

on the LCD screen/Viewfinder/TV.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select TV Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

5. To activate TV Display function, move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off,

then press the Joystick(OK).

√Off

√On

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

Off

Exit

Move

Select

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The Camcorder : Basic Recording

Using the Viewfinder

✤

The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.

Adjusting the Focus

The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see

clearer images.

1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder.

2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the picture.

[ Notes ]

Viewing the sun or any strong light source through the Viewfinder for a prolonged period may be

harmful, or cause temporary impairment.

The Viewfinder will work either in PLAY mode with LCD screen closed or in REC mode with LCD

screen closed or facing the front.

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The Camcorder : Basic Recording

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤

When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force,

as it may cause a malfunction.

Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.

✤

1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open

the cassette door.

The cassette holder automatically rises and opens forward.

2. Insert a tape into the cassette compartment with the tape window facing

outward and the protection tab toward the top. (Inserting a Cassette)

PUSH

Remove the cassette tape, which is automatically ejected by pulling the

cassette out. (Ejecting a Cassette)

3. Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette door until it clicks into place.

Be careful to keep the hand strap away from the cassette door when closing

it. Closing the cassette door with the hand strap inside may cause damage to the unit.

The cassette is loaded automatically.

4. Close the cassette door.

SAVE

REC

[ Note ]

When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be

accidentally erased.

a. Protecting a tape:

Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.

b. Removing the tape protection:

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the safety tab back so that it

covers the hole.

How to store a tape

a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.

b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.

c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.

d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

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Hints for Stable Image Recording

✤

While recording, it is very important to hold the Camcorder correctly.

Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 20)

Recording with the LCD Screen

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 screen to support and adjust it.

Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5. Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

6. Whenever possible, use a tripod.

Recording with the Viewfinder

1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2. Place your right elbow against your side.

3. Place your left hand under the Camcorder to support it.

Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

5. To view an object through the Viewfinder, pull it out until you hear the click sound.

Excessive force may cause damage to the Viewfinder.

6. Place your eye firmly against the Viewfinder eyecup.

7. Use the Viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

8. Whenever possible, use a tripod.

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Various Recording Techniques

✤

In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.

1. General recording.

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. Self recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD screen,

the Viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.

[ 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.

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Making your First Recording

1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 22)

(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)

Insert a cassette. (see page 38)

2. Remove the Lens cover.

3. Set the Power switch to REC.

Open the LCD screen.

Make sure that STBY is displayed.

If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (set to save),

STOP and Protection ! will be displayed.

Release the write protection tab to record.

Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD

screen or Viewfinder.

Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected

recording time.

4. To start recording, press the Start/Stop button.

REC G is displayed on the LCD screen.

To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.

STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.

[ Note ]

Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.

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Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)

✤

The EASY.Q mode works only in REC mode.

The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. By pressing the EASY.Q button, all functions on the Camcorder will be set to off and the

recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:

Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, and DIS ( ) will be displayed.

The word EASY.Q will appear on the LCD screen at the same time.

However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set. (see page 35)

3. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

4. Press the EASY.Q button again in the STBY mode and then turn the EASY.Q mode off.

The EASY.Q function will not turn off while you are recording.

The camcorder will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY.Q mode.

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[ Notes ]

In EASY.Q mode, certain functions are not available, such as Menu, BLC, Manual focus.

If you want to use these functions, you must first turn the EASY.Q mode off.

The EASY.Q mode settings are released when the Battery pack is removed from the Camcorder

and must be reset when the Battery pack is replaced.

EASY.Q mode will not turn off during a recording.

Photo image recording using the PHOTO button while EASY.Q is set releases DIS function.

Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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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, press the Start/Stop button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to REC.

This auto power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search

You can view a recording using the Record Search +,

function in STBY mode.

Record Search enables you to play the recording backwards and

Record Search + enables you to play it forwards, as long as you keep each button pressed

down.

If you press the Record Search

button in STBY mode, your Camcorder will play

in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically.

[ Note ]

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode.

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The Camcorder : Basic Recording

Setting the Zero Memory

✤

The Zero Memory function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during

playback at the point where you wish to return.

The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to Zero Memory with the

0:00:00 (Zero Memory indicator).

If you want to cancel the Zero Memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

3. Finding the zero position.

When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape in stop mode.

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

When you have finished recording, set the Power switch to PLAY and press

the

(REW) button.

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

4. The tape counter with the

(Zero Memory indicator) disappears from the display and the

tape counter is changed to the time code.

[ Notes ]

In the following situations, Zero Memory mode may be canceled automatically:

- At the end of the section marked with the Zero Memory function.

- When the tape is ejected.

- When you remove the Battery pack or power supply.

The Zero Memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the

tape.

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Self Record using the Remote Control

✤

The Self Timer function works only in REC mode.

When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins

automatically in 10 seconds.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD screen.

3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the timer.

Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.

In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording

starts automatically.

If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording, press the SELF TIMER

button.

4. Press the Start/Stop button again when you wish to stop recording.

[ Notes ]

Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and

Camcorder.

The remote control range is 4 ~5m (13 ~17 ft).

The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left /right from the center line.

Using a tripod is recommended during the Self Record

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Zooming In and Out

✤

The Zoom function works only in REC mode.

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.

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. Move the Zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further

for a high-speed zoom.

Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.

2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer.

TELE

WIDE

3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away.

You can record a subject that is about 10mm (about 0.5 inch)

away from the lens surface in the Wide position.

Using the Tele Macro

✤

Tele Macro Function works only in REC mode.

Effective focal distance in tele macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches) ~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches).

✤

1. Move the Joystick to the right.

Tele Macro Icon ( ) will be displayed.

2. If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function, move the Joystick to the right again.

[ Notes ]

When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be slow.

STBY

When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele Macro mode, the recording subject

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may be out of focus.

Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode.

Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.

As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.

When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom lever.

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Using the Fade In and Out

✤

The FADE function works only in REC mode.

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.

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STBY

➔

To Start Recording

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REC

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.

The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

3. Press the Start/Stop button and at the same time

release the FADE button.

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Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually

appear (fade in).

60min

➔

To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out)

4. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the

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FADE button.

The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

5. When the picture has disappeared,

press the Start/Stop button to stop recording.

a. Fade Out

Hold down the FADE button

a. Fade Out

Gradual disappearance

(Approx. 4 seconds)

b. Fade In

(Approx. 4 seconds)

Gradual appearance

b. Fade In

Release the FADE button

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Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

✤

BLC works only in REC mode.

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.

- The subject is against a snowy background.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the BLC button.

BLC icon ( ) will be displayed.

3. To exit BLC mode, press the BLC button again.

Each press of the BLC button toggles: Normal ➝ BLC ➝ Normal.

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[ Note ]

The BLC function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

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Using the Color Nite

✤

Color Nite function works only in REC mode.

Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects.

Color Nite function may produce a brighter image.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the C.NITE button.

3. Each time you press the C.NITE button, shutter speed is changed to Color N. 1/30,

Color N. 1/15 and off.

[ Notes ]

The Color Nite will not turn ON or OFF while you are recording.

When using Color Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

When using Color Nite function, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the

screen, this is not a defect.

Color Nite is not available while DIS, Photo image recording or EASY.Q is in use.

Digital Zoom, Photo image recording, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is not

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available in Color Nite mode.

If DIS or EASY.Q is set, Color Nite mode will be released.

Color N.1/30

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Use of various Functions

Setting menu items

Available mode

Main Menu

Sub Menu

Functions

Page

PLAY

REC

✔

Camera

Program AE

Selecting the Program AE Function

Setting White Balance

57, 58

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

✔

Setting the Digital special effect

Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing

Selecting Digital Zoom

✔

59, 60

Digital Zoom

Photo Search

Audio Select

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

✔

Tape

Searching pictures recorded in Tape

Selecting the Audio playback channel

Selecting the recording speed

Selecting Sound Quality for recording

Minimizing wind noise

✔

Record

✔

Display

System

LCD Bright

LCD Color

Date/Time

TV Display

Clock Set

Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD screen

Setting the Color tones of the LCD screen

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting OSD on/off of TV

Setting the time

Remote

Using the remote control

Beep Sound

Language

Setting the Beep sound

Selecting the OSD language

Demonstration

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Function availability in each Mode

Digital Effects

Selected Mode

Digital functions

Operating

Mode

Other Digital

Effects

Emboss2, Pastel2

Mirror, Mosaic

PHOTO

16:9

Color Nite

DIS

Digital Zoom

(Tape)

Wide

✩

DIS

✩

Digital Zoom

PHOTO(Tape)

Color Nite

16:9 Wide

Emboss2

Pastel2

Mirror

Digital

Effects

Mosaic

Other Digital

Effects

O : The selected mode will work in this operating mode.

✕ : You can not change the requested mode.

: The selected mode will work, and the operating mode will be released simultaneously.

: Only the selected mode will be operated. After releasing the selected mode, the operating mode is enabled again.

✩

[ Note ]

When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed.

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Selecting the Record Mode

✤

The Record Mode function works in both REC and PLAY (DV IN) modes.

This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.

- SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

- LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Rec Mode, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired record mode (SP or LP), then press the

Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

The selected icon will be displayed.

Exit

Move

Select

STBY

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[ Notes ]

We recommend that you use this Camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this Camcorder.

Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.

When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted

or the time code may not be written properly if there is a gap between scenes.

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

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Selecting Audio Mode

✤

The Audio Mode function works in both REC and PLAY modes.

This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)

- 12Bit: You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks.

The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main (Sound1) track.

Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the Sub (Sound2) track.

- 16Bit: You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16Bit recording mode.

Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Audio Mode, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired audio mode (12Bit or 16Bit),

12Bit

16Bit

then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

[ Note ]

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16Bit

STBY

When 12Bit is selected, no 12Bit indication will be displayed on the screen.

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Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)

✤

The Wind Cut function works in both REC and PLAY (Audio dubbing) modes.

Use the Wind Cut function when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.

- When the wind cut is on, some low pitched tones are eliminated along with the sound of

the wind.

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

√SP

√12Bit

√Off

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Wind Cut, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

5. To activate the Wind Cut function, move the Joystick up or down to select On,

then press the Joystick(OK).

Off

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Wind Cut (

) icon will be displayed.

Exit

Move

Select

STBY

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[ Note ]

Make sure Wind Cut is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.

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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

✤

The Shutter Speed and Exposure function works only in REC mode.

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Quick menu selector.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the Quick menu selector.

Quick menu list will appear.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Shutter or Exposure, then press the

Quick menu selector.

4. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Manual, then press the Quick menu

selector.

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DIS

Off

5. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired shutter speed or exposure,

then press the Quick menu selector.

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

Shutter speed can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.

Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29.

Exit

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Selected settings are displayed.

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Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

✤

Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000

Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or

…

†

Auto

1/250

Exit

✤

Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100

[ Notes ]

If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when Program AE option is

…

†

S. 1/60

[29]

selected, manual changes are applied first.

The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.

The Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change to the

EASY.Q mode.

…

†

When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the

lens.

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Auto Focus/Manual Focus

✤

The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works only in REC mode.

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 unreliable.

✤

Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.

Auto Focusing

✤

If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you make use

of Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

✤

In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder,

others further away.

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MF/AF button.

Manual Focus (

) icon will blink.

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3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down until the object is in focus.

[ Note ]

Manual Focus is not available in the EASY. Q mode.

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Setting the White Balance

✤

The White Balance function works only in REC mode.

The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the

object in any recording condition.

✤

You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.

Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.

Hold ( ):This holds the current White Balance value.

Indoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the indoor ambience.

- Under halogen or studio/video lighting

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

- Subject is of one dominant color

- Close up

Outdoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience.

- In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color.

√Auto

√Off

Digital Zoom

Exit

Move

Select

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

Auto

Hold

Indoor

Outdoor

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

Digital Zoom

Move

Select

Exit

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select White Balance, then press the Joystick(OK).

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5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor),

STBY

then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed.

The selected icon will be displayed.

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Using Quick Menu: White Balance

✤

Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU

button.

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

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2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select White Balance, then press the

DIS

Off

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or

Outdoor), then press the Quick menu selector.

Exit

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

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DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

…

[ Notes ]

Outdoor

†

The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.

Exit

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Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

✤

The DIS function works only in REC mode.

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 (DIS is not available in Digital Zoom mode.)

- Recording a small object close-up

- Recording and walking at the same time

- Recording through the window of a vehicle

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

√Auto

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

Digital Zoom

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select DIS, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. To activate the DIS function, move the Joystick up or down to select On,

then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

If you do not want to use the DIS function, set the DIS menu to Off.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Off

DIS (

) icon is displayed.

Digital Zoom

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

Digital Zoom, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is

not available in the DIS mode.

When you press the PHOTO button while the DIS function is enabled, the DIS will be released

shortly and resume automatically after the photo recording.

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Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

✤

Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU

button.

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

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DIS

Off

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select DIS, then press the Quick menu

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select On or Off, then press the Quick

Exit

menu selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

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…

DIS

†

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

[ Notes ]

It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod.

If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate.

EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On.

Exit

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Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)

✤

The Program AE function works only in REC mode.

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 (

)

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- 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.

Sports mode (

)

For recording people or objects moving quickly.

Portrait mode (

)

- For focusing on the background of the subject, when the background is out of focus.

- The Portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors.

- The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/1000 per second.

Spotlight mode (

)

For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.

Sand/Snow mode (

)

For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected

light from sand or snow.

High Speed(High Shutter Speed) mode (

)

For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

[ Note ]

The Program AE function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Setting the Program AE

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

Digital Zoom

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Program AE, then press the Joystick(OK).

The available options are listed.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Auto

Sports

Portrait

Spotlight

Sand/Snow

High Speed

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired program AE option, then press the

Joystick(OK).

Digital Zoom

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed.

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed.

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60min

STBY

Using Quick Menu: Program AE

DIS

Off

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Program AE, then press

Exit

the Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired program AE option,

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60min

STBY

then press the Quick menu selector.

DIS

…

†

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

Auto

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Applying Digital Effects

✤

The Digital Effect function works only in REC mode.

The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.

Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and

the effect you wish to create.

✤

There are 11 Digital Effect modes.

1. Art mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

2. Mosaic mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

3. Sepia mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

4. Negative mode

This mode reverses the colors, creating a negative image.

5. Mirror mode

This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror effect.

6. BLK & WHT mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

7. Emboss1 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

8. Emboss2 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing) on surrounding area of an image.

9. Pastel1 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image.

10. Pastel2 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to surrounding area of an image.

11. 16:9 Wide mode

Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 Wide TV.

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Selecting the Digital Effects

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Digital Effect, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Camera

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired Digital Effect mode,

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

then press the Joystick(OK).

The display mode is set to the selected mode.

√Off

Digital Zoom

√Off

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

REC Mode

√Camera

The Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes are not available while DIS or

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Off

Art

Mosaic

Sepia

Negative

Color Nite is in use.

Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY.Q is in use.

Once DIS, EASY.Q or Color Nite is set, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide modes

will be released.

Digital Zoom is not available in the Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes.

Digital Effect modes other than Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes are

Digital Zoom

Mirror

Exit

Move

Select

available while DIS is in use.

Photo image recording is not available in the 16:9 Wide mode.

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: Digital Effects

✤

Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the Quick menu selector.

Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the MENU

button.

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60min

STBY

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

DIS

Off

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Digital Effect, then press the Quick

menu selector.

Exit

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select the desired Digital Effect mode,

then press the Quick menu selector.

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60min

STBY

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Shutter

Exposure

Digital Effect

…

†

Art

Exit

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom

✤

Digital Zoom function works only in REC mode.

Selecting the Digital Zoom

✤

Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when combined with optical zoom.

The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Digital Zoom, then press the Joystick(OK).

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

√Auto

√Off

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired zoom mode (Off, 100x, 200x, 400x or

900x), then press the Joystick(OK).

Digital Zoom

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Exit

Move

Select

[ Notes ]

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Maximum zooming may result in lower picture quality.

Digital Zoom is not available while DIS, EASY.Q, photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic,

Off

100x

200x

400x

900x

Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is in use.

Once photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is set,

Digital Zoom

Digital Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom mode will be backed up.)

Once DIS or EASY.Q is set, Digital Zoom mode will be released.

Exit

Move

Select

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Photo Image Recording

✤

Photo image recording works only in REC mode.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the PHOTO button.

The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.

3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the Camcorder returns to STBY mode.

Searching for a Photo Image

✤

The Photo Search works only in PLAY mode.

You can use photo searching by using the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control.

PLAY Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Audio Select

√Sound[1]

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Tape, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Photo Search, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Press the œœ/√√(REW/FF) buttons to select the photo.

Exit

Move

Select

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25min

The photo search process appears on LCD screen while you are searching.

After completing the search, the Camcorder displays the still image.

Photo Search

6. To exit, press the

(STOP) or MENU button.

œœ /√√

Exit

Cancel

[ Notes ]

Photo image recording is not available while recording.

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You can use photo image recording by using the PHOTO button on the remote control.

Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control records the still image at once with automatic

focusing.

Photo Search

Photo searching...

When there are no still images recorded on the tape, it will be fully rewound or forwarded.

Photo image recording is not available while Color Nite or 16:9 Wide is in use.

DIS, Digital Zoom, Color Nite and Digital Effect are not available, when photo image recording.

Photo image recording while EASY.Q, DIS or Digital Zoom mode is in use will release current

mode. (After a photo image is taken, the mode will return automatically.)

œœ /√√

Exit

Cancel

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The Camcorder : Playback

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen

✤

The Playback function works only in PLAY mode.

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 38)

3. Open the LCD screen.

Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary.

4. Press the œœ (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.

To stop rewinding, press the

The Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete.

(STOP) button.

5. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.

You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD screen.

To stop playback, press the

(STOP) button.

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Color during Playback

✤

You can adjust the LCD Bright/Color during playback.

The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in REC mode. (see page 34)

✤

[ Notes ]

You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the Camcorder to a TV or VCR.

(see pages 70~71)

Various functions are available in PLAY mode. (see pages 72~73)

For searching and viewing still images recorded onto tape. (see page 67)

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The Camcorder : Playback

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

✤

The Speaker works only in PLAY mode.

When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker.

- Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape

on the Camcorder.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to play the tape.

3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the Quick menu selector to adjust the

volume.

A volume level display will appear on the LCD screen.

Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear any sound

when the volume level is set on 00.

If you close the LCD screen while playing, you will not hear sound from the speaker.

[ Notes ]

When the Multi-AV cable is connected to the Camcorder, you cannot hear sound from the Built-In

Speaker and cannot adjust the volume.

The sound will return when you remove the connected Multi-AV cable from the jack of your Camcorder.

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60min

√

…

[05]

†

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The Camcorder : Playback

Tape Playback

✤

The Playback function works only in PLAY mode.

Playback on the LCD Screen

✤

It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors.

Playback on a TV Monitor

✤

To play back a tape, the television must be NTSC compatible. (see page 146)

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. Connect the Camcorder to your TV with the Multi-AV cable.

S-Video input

Video input-Yellow

Audio input

(left)-White

The yellow jack: Video

The white jack: Audio(L)-mono

Camcorder

Audio input

(right)-Red

The red jack: Audio(R)

If you connect to a monaural TV, connect the yellow jack (Video)

to the video input of the TV and the white jack (Audio L) to the audio input

of the TV.

Multi-AV Cable

2. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

3. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to Video.

Refer to the TV user’s manual.

4. Play the tape.

[ Notes ]

You may use an S-Video cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-Video jack on your TV.

Even if you use an S-Video cable, you need to connect an audio cable.

If you connect the cable to the AV/S-Video jack, you will not hear sound from the Camcorder's speakers.

If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack (Audio L).

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The Camcorder : 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 to your VCR with the Multi-AV cable.

Video input-Yellow

Audio input

S-Video input

VCR

Camcorder

(left)-White

The yellow jack: Video

The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono

Audio input

(right)-Red

The red jack: Audio(R)

2. Connect a TV to the VCR.

Multi-AV Cable

3. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

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.

Antenna

5. Play the tape.

Playback

✤

You can play the recorded tape in PLAY mode.

1. Connect a power source and set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Insert the tape you wish to play back.

3. Using the œœ/√√ (REW/FF) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back.

4. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.

If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically.

[ Notes ]

The playback mode (SP/LP) is determined by the mode in which the tape was recorded.

If the VCR has an S-Video input jack, you may use S-Video for better quality.

The S-Video jack transmits video only. Connect audio cables for sound.

If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white

jack(Audio L).

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The Camcorder : Playback

Various Functions in PLAY Mode

✤ This function works only in PLAY mode.

✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the Camcorder and the remote control.

✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the remote control only.

✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your Camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in still or slow

modes for more than 3 minutes.

Playback Pause

Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button during playback.

To resume playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)

Press the œœ/√√ (REW/FF) buttons during playback or still mode.

To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Keep pressing œœ/√√ (REW/FF) buttons during playback or still mode.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)

Forward Slow playback

- Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse Slow Playback

- Press the œ» (-) button during forward slow play back.

- To resume forward slow playback, press the »√ (+) button.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

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The Camcorder : Playback

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame)

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in still mode.

- Video sequence advances frame by frame each time you press the F.ADV button.

- 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 œ» (-) button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode.

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse)

Forward X2 playback

- Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse X2 playback

- Press the œ» (-) button during forward X2 playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse Playback

To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the œ» (-) button during normal forward playback.

Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) or »√ (+) button to return to normal forward playback.

[ Notes ]

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes.

Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which

contain various playback functions.

Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

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The Camcorder : Playback

Audio Dubbing

✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in PLAY Mode.

✤ You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.

✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound.

✤ Use the internal or an external microphone(not supplied) or other audio equipment.

✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to

the external MIC input jack on the Camcorder.

2. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button and find the time frame of the scene to

be dubbed.

3. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.

4. Press the A.DUB button on the remote control.

Audio Dubbing icon ( ) will be displayed.

The Camcorder is ready for dubbing.

5. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

Press the

(STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

[ Notes ]

You can not use the Audio Dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape.

To utilize an external MIC or sound source, connect a microphone to the MIC jack or use the Multi-AV

cable to connect external sound source input.

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The Camcorder : Playback

Dubbed Audio Playback

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

PLAY Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Audio Select

2. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.

√Sound[1]

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Tape, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Audio Select, then press the Joystick(OK).

Exit

Move

Select

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the audio playback channel, then press

PLAY Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Audio Select

the Joystick(OK).

Sound[1]: play the original sound.

Sound[2]: play the dubbed sound.

MIX[1+2]: play back sound1 and 2 equally mixed.

Sound[1]

Sound[2]

MIX[1+2]

Exit

Move

Select

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

7. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape.

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20min

√

Sound[2]

[ Note ]

When you playback added sound (Sound 2 or MIX mode), you may experience a loss of sound quality.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections

Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)

Connecting to other DV standard products.

A standard DV connection is quite simple.

If a product has a DV jack, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV jack using the correct cable.

NOTE: Please be careful since there are two types of DV jacks, (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin jack.

With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format, allowing high quality images

to be transferred.

Connecting to a PC

If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE 1394 add-on card into the PC. (not supplied)

The frame rate for video capture is dependent on the capacity of the PC.

[ Notes ]

When you transmit data from the Camcorder to another DV device, some functions may not work.

If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again.

When you transmit data from the Camcorder to PC, PC function button is not available in

Do not use the Camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off.

Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not operate properly.

Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments recommended above.

The IEEE1394 cable (DV cable)is sold separately.

(Play) mode.

Video Capture software is commercially available.

Most DV enabled PCs have a 6 pin jack. In this case, a 6pin/4pin cable is required for the connection.

Most DV enabled Notebooks and Laptops have a 4 pin jack. Use a 4pin/4pin cable for the connection.

DIS and Color Nite are not available in DV (IEEE1394) mode.

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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

Recording with a DV Connection Cable

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV jack of the Camcorder

to the DV jack of the other DV device.

Make sure that

is displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Start/Stop button to begin REC PAUSE mode.

PAUSE is displayed on the LCD screen.

4. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.

5. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the Start/Stop button again.

6. To stop recording, press the

(STOP) button.

[ Notes ]

When using this Camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven,

however recorded pictures will not be affected.

Operation is not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

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USB Interface

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

✤

The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification)

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 a recorded file in memory card to a PC via a USB connection.

If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (DV Driver, Video Codec , DirectX 9.0) supplied with the Camcorder.

USB Connection speed depending on the System

High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers and Apple's Mac OS X.

Windows 98SE/ME - Full Speed USB

Windows 2000 - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed.

Windows XP - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed.

Mac OS X - High speed USB on a system with 10.3. or later installed. (Only in CAMERA mode)

System Requirements

Windows Environment

Macintosh Environment

Minimum

Recommended

Minimum

Recommended

CPU

Memory

Pentium III, 600MHz

Windows 98SE/ME

128MB

Pentium 4, 2GHz

Windows2000/XP

512MB

G3 500MHZ

Mac OS 10.2

128MB

G4 Processor

Mac OS 10.3

512MB or above

200MB (For applications only.

Apart from this,

1GB or more free space)

800 x 600 dots

16-bit color

HDD Capacity

Resolution

USB

1GB or more

2GB or more

2GB or above

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit Color

USB1.1

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit Color

USB2.0 High Speed

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit color

USB 2.0 High Speed

USB 1.1

[ Notes ]

USB 2.0 works only for removable disk functions.

On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time.

On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly.

Intel^®Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.

Mac, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows^®is a registered trademark of the Microsoft^®Corporation.

All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.

Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not operate properly.

In CAMERA mode, be sure that the Memory card is inserted into Camcorder before connecting USB cable.

If no Memory card or an unformatted Memory card is inserted, PC will not recognize your Camcorder as a removable disk.

USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX 9.0.

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged.

If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly.

If this occurs, remove all other USB devices and try the connection again.

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USB Interface

Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Program

✤ To play back MPEG moving pictures recorded by the camcorder or streaming data transferred

through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec program should be installed.

✤

Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the program.

If another Camcorder or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.

DV Media Pro 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 (D:\Support\AcrobatReader\AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe).

(The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.)

✤

DV Media Pro User’s Manual is in English.

Program Installation

1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Installation selection screen appears on the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD, click “Run”

in the Windows “Start” menu and execute Autorun.exe file to begin installation.

When CD-ROM drive is set to “D:drive”, type “D:\autorun.exe” and press Enter.

3. Click the icons listed below to install the selected software.

DV Driver Click

- USB removable Disk Driver (Windows^®98SE only)

- USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver (CAPTURE DRIVER)

- Connect a Camcorder to your PC to complete the DV Driver installation.

1) Set the camcorder Power switch to REC.

2) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable.

3) The SAMSUNG A/V Capture driver installation begins on the PC.

DirectX 9.0 Click

Video Codec Click

The Video Codec needs to be installed in order to play back the MPEG4 Movies

(stored in the Memory Card) on a PC or to use the USB Streaming/PC Camera functions.

[ Note ]

If a message saying “Digital Signature not found” or something similar appears, ignore the

message and continue with the installation.

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USB Interface

Using the PC Camera Function

✤ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC.

✤ You can use this Camcorder as a PC Camera. This is useful when connecting to a Web site that provides video chatting

functions.

✤ When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as NetMeeting), voice communication may not be supported

depending on the video conferencing software. In this case, connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to

enable voice communication.

✤ You can participate in video conferencing by using the Camcorder with PC Net-meeting program installed.

✤ The PC CAMERA's screen size (Transferred video frame rate for the PC Camera function is max 15 fps.)

320X240 (QVGA) pixels for USB 1.1 connection.

✤ If PC is connected with the USB to the Camcorder, only the Zoom switch operates.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to

the USB connector on your computer.

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USB Interface

Using the USB Streaming Function

✤

To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC.

You can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming.

You can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image in the "jpg" file format on a PC.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer.

3. Setup and execute Windows Movie Maker or the Ulead VIDEO Studio Software application provided on the CD.

- For detailed instructions for Ulead VIDEO Studio use, refer to the program’s Help function.

- Windows Movie Maker is used for WINDOWS ME and XP users. (C:\program files\Movie maker\moviemk.exe)

Using the removable Disk Function

✤

You can easily transfer data from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer.

3. To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognized, open Windows Explorer and locate the removable disk.

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.

If a USB cable is connected to the Camcorder's USB jack, the audio/video output is disabled.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the Camcorder. (USB jack)

If a PC is connected to the Camcorder with a USB cable, only the Zoom switch

operates.

USB Cable

Disconnecting the USB Cable

✤

After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the

following way:

1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select [Eject].

2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen

appears.

[ Notes ]

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder while transferring, the

data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged.

If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices,

the Camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the Camcorder.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Using the Mode Dial

✤

Turn the Mode Dial to select Camera mode by setting the selector as illustrated.

Available Camera Modes are:

✤

(Program): Sets aperture and shutter speed automatically for the user’s convenience,

other settings are free to set by manual

SCENE: Preset Automatic Modes that contain predefined settings

A: Aperture Priority Mode

S: Shutter Speed Priority Mode

M: Full Manual Mode, you can customize options to suit your needs

MySET: Loads your frequent settings

(Movie): Movie Mode, records moving images into the Memory Card

(Play): Playback Mode (for still image and moving image)

Using the Memory Card

✤

MMC, SD, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro are compatible.

The Memory Card stores and manages still images recorded by the Camcorder.

Before inserting or ejecting the Memory Card, set the Power switch to OFF.

Terminals

✤

Protection

Tab

Memory Card Functions

✤

Recording/Viewing Still Images

✤

Protecting Images from accidental erasure (except MMC)

Deleting Still Images stored in Memory Card

Marking Still Images with Print Information

Formatting Memory Cards

Terminals

Protection

Tab

Label

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Inserting a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Cover.

2. Insert the Memory Card into the Slot until it softly clicks.

3. Close the Memory Card Cover.

Ejecting a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Cover.

2. Slightly push the Memory Card inwards to pop it out.

3. Pull the Memory Card out of the slot and close the Memory Card

Cover.

[ Notes ]

Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the Memory Card.

Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing still image or formatting the Memory Card.

Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card to avoid losing data.

Do not place the Memory Card near a strong electro-magnetic device.

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals on the Memory Card.

Do not bend the Memory Card.

After pulling the card out from the camcorder, keep the Memory Cards in a soft case to prevent static shock.

The data stored on the card may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or

repair. Save important images separately.

Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.

“Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “ ^®” are not mentioned in each instance in this manual.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image

✤

The still images that you recorded are saved in a 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.

DCIM

100 SSDVC

DCAM 0001

DCAM 0002

A file number from DCAM0001 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Card.

101SSDVC

Memory Card Functions

Still Image

SUPER FINE

Size

TIFF

FINE

NORMAL

Approx. 18

Approx. 23

Approx. 28

Approx. 47

Approx. 95

Approx. 238

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2272x1704

2048x1536

1600x1200

1024x768

640x480

Approx. 1

Approx. 6

Approx. 7

Approx. 9

Approx. 15

Approx. 36

Approx. 95

Approx. 12

Approx. 15

Approx. 19

Approx. 31

Approx. 68

Approx. 158

Approx. 1

Approx. 2

Approx. 6

Approx. 15

Moving Image

Size

30fps

15fps

640x480

320x240

Approx. 1min

Approx. 2min

Approx. 3min

[ Notes ]

The above approximation is based on a 16MB Memory Stick under normal recording conditions.

The number of pictures that can be stored on a Memory Card depends on various conditions.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Numbering Stored Pictures

✤

File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded when they are stored on the Memory

Card.

✤

You can reset the numbering back to DCAM0001 at any time by setting the FILE to RESET.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select FILE, then move the Joystick to the right.

The RESET and SERIES options are displayed.

RESET: When there are no files stored on the Memory card, the file numbering starts

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from 0001.

SETUP

BACK:

SET:OK

RESET

SERIES

SERIES: When there are existing files, the image will be named as the number in the

sequence.

FILE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

USB

5. Select your option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

button.

The selected option is applied.

[ Notes ]

The file numbers start from DCAM0001 at the time of purchase.

Moving images are stored in the folder DCIM.

File numbering for a Memory Card that contains image files from another device, will begin after the largest

number.

A previously formatted Memory Card using a personal computer might require reformatting.

DCF ERROR message is displayed when it exceeds the limit. If this occurs, delete files or format your Memory

Card after moving your data stored in the Memory Card to a PC.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Image Quality

✤

Image Quality function works in

Set the level of image quality for the still images before you begin. The number of stored images

varies depending on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.

(Program), M, S, A and SCENE modes.

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S, A or SCENE.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(QUALITY).

The available options are listed.

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QUALITY

NOR

TIFF TIFF – SUPER FINE

– FINE

– NORMAL

TIFF

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

button.

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed.

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The actual number of pictures you can record varies depending on the image quality and size

settings.

The TIFF format does not compress the image and therefore produces a larger image size.

When TIFF is selected, Continuous Shot and AEB modes are not selectable.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Image Size

✤

Image Size function works in

Set the image size for still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending

on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.

(Program),

(Movie), M, S, A and SCENE modes.

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA) mode.

(Program), (Movie), M, S, A or SCENE.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SIZE).

The available options are listed.

2592x1944 - 2272x1704 - 2048x1536 - 1600x1200 - 1024x768 - 640x480

NOR

SIZE

2592X1944

2272X1704

2048X1536

1600X1200

1024X768

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2272

2048

1600

1024

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

button.

The selected option is applied.

[ Notes ]

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The actual number of pictures you can record varies depending on the image quality and size

settings.

For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality.

640x480 format is adequate for e-mail transfers.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Menu Language

✤

You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display) menu.

Select the appropriate OSD Language from OSD List.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select LANGUAGE, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options for LANGUAGE setting are displayed.

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SET:OK

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

SETUP

BACK:

button.

FILE

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

The OSD language is refreshed in selected language.

USB

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the LCD Brightness

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select LCD, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options are listed.

DARK – NORMAL – BRIGHT

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

button.

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The selected option is applied.

SETUP

BACK:

SET:OK

FILE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

DARK

NORMAL

BRIGHT

[ Notes ]

USB

A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power.

You may only adjust the brightness of Digital Still Camera mode in

(CAMERA) mode.

If you want to adjust the brightness of Camcorder mode, see page 34.

The available menu items are displayed for the selected Camera mode.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Clock

✤

A built-in clock for Camera mode creates the Time Stamp. For further information on Time

Stamp Imprinting, refer to the next page.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select DATE & TIME, then move the Joystick to the right.

The year will be selected first.

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SET:OK

SETUP

BACK:

5. Move the Joystick up or down to set the value. Move to next field by moving the Joystick to

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

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the right.

USB

DATE&TIME

‘YY/MM/DD

6. Repeat Step 5 for the MONTH, DATE and TIME fields.

7. Move the Joystick to the right to select the Stamp Format, then move the Joystick up or

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down to select the desired Stamp Format.

Available formats: ‘YY/MM/DD - MM/DD/’YY - DD/MM/’YY

8. When finished, press the Joystick(OK).

Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

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[ Notes ]

If you remove the batteries from the camcorder for an extended period of time, or the batteries

become run down, you may need to reset the clock.

You can set the year up to 2037.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the IMPRINT Option

✤

IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a image. Your camera has a built-in clock

that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you

plan to use the date stamp to imprint the date and time on your image.

Before you begin!

Set the Clock (refer to the previous page).

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select IMPRINT, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options are listed.

OFF - DATE - DATE&TIME.

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5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

SETUP

BACK:

SET:OK

FORMAT

LCD

USB

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

MENU button.

The selected option is applied.

OFF

DATE

DATE&TIME

From now on, selected IMPRINT option will be applied to picture takings.

[ Notes ]

Every image has its date and time information, regardless of the IMPRINT setting.

Once the date and time information is stamped on the image, then it is not removable.

The LCD screen may not display full length of imprint information, you will see full information when

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you copy to a PC or print the image. It is not malfunctioning.

If you remove the batteries from the Camcorder for an extended period of time, or the batteries

become run out, you may need to reset the clock.

A separate clock setting for Digital Still Camera mode is required.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)

✤

Using the Wireless Remote Control, you can easily and remotely manipulate in Camera mode.

Refer to page 31 for setting the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder.

Using the Wireless Remote Control provided, you can take a delayed image using the SELF

TIMER button (see page 103).

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select WL.REMOTE, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

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SET:OK

button.

SETUP

BACK:

LCD

USB

The selected option is applied.

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

WL.REMOTE

OFF

[ Notes ]

Available Remote Control buttons in each mode:

(Movie) for recording: Start/Stop, DISPLAY, W/T (before recording), SELF TIMER

(Play) for movie: PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF, REW

(Program), M, S, A, SCENE, MySET: PHOTO, DISPLAY, W/T, SELF TIMER

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Beep Sound

✤

You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select BEEP SOUND, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

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MENU button.

SETUP

BACK:

SET:OK

USB

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

The selected option is applied.

OFF

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

Setting the Shutter Sound

✤

You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on, with each press of the PHOTO button the

Shutter will sound.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select SHUTTER SOUND, then move the Joystick to the

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SET:OK

right.

SETUP

BACK:

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

OFF

MENU button.

The selected option is applied.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Use of various Functions

Main Menu

Sub Menu

Functions

Available mode

Page

SETUP

FILE

Reset the file numbering

Set the OSD language

Format the Memory Card

Adjust the LCD brightness

USB data destination (PC/PRINTER)

Set the Date and Time

Set the imprint option (Date/Time)

Set the Wireless Remote acceptance

Set the beep sound for key press

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LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

USB

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

MySET

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

SCENE

SHUTTER SOUND Set the shutter sound

Q.VIEW

Adjust the Quick Review duration

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MYCAM

SIZE

OFF

Default starting image

, MySET

START IMAGE1

START IMAGE2

START IMAGE3

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2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

640 X 480

320 X 240

TIFF

Set a custom starting image

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M, S, A

SCENE

Change the image size

M, S, A,

SCENE

Supports MPEG mode only

Set to TIFF non-compressing format

Set to super fine image quality

Set to fine image quality

QUALITY

, M, S, A,

SCENE

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

Set to normal image quality

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Main Menu

Sub Menu

Functions

Available mode

Page

, M, S, A

MULTI

SPOT

NORMAL

B & W

SEPIA

NEGATIVE

SOFT

NORMAL

VIVID

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

Set the metering to MULTI

Set the metering to SPOT

No special effect

Converts colors into Black and White

Converts color info. to brown tone

Reverses colors

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METERING

EFFECT

, M, S, A

122

SHARPNESS

SHOOTING

Changes sharpness setting

125

123

103

129

Normal single image shooting

3 continuous image shootings

3 continuous pictures with exposure bracketing

No delay

Set to 2 seconds

Set to 10 seconds

, M, S, A (except AEB)

SELF TIMER

SAVE

OFF

, M, S, A, SCENE

, M, S, A

2s SELF

10s SELF

MYSET1

MYSET2

MYSET3

NIGHT

Stores current setting for quick recall

SCENE

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE-UP

SUNSET

DAWN

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SCENE

Provides a quick access to preset SCENE modes

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Main Menu

Sub Menu

Functions

Available mode

Page

FRAME RATE

30fps

15fps

Sets the frame rate of MPEG moving images

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DPOF

STANDARD

INDEX

Standard DPOF printing function

Prints an Index page of all the images stored in the

Memory Card.

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127

128

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

Selects the size of images to print

Cancels the current settings for selected menu item

ROTATE

RESIZE

RIGHT(90

°)

LEFT(90

°)

Rotates the selected image

UPDOWN(180

2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

°)

Downsizes the selected image

640

480

START IMAGE

Resize an image to “START IMAGE” to change your

starting image.

SLIDE

PROTECT

DELETE

INTERVAL

REPEAT

START

ONE PIC

SELECT

ALL PICs

SELECT

ALL

Sets the interval between slides.

Turns the REPEAT option ON or OFF

Starts the Slide Show.

Protects images from accidental erasure

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Deletes Selected images

[ Note ]

Pressing the DISPLAY button while the menu is displayed makes the LCD screen clearer by changing the background into black.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Taking and Viewing Your First Photo

Taking Still Images

✤

This function works in

(Program) mode.

1. Insert the Memory Card (see page 83) and connect a power source (see page 22).

2. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) and set the Mode Dial to

(Program).

3. Frame your subject.

Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.

Use the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out.

4. Set the focus by pressing the PHOTO button halfway down.

Locate your main subject inside the focus area indicated by

, then press the

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PHOTO button halfway down to focus on your main subject.

You can move your Camcorder to the desired framing after the focus is locked.

Depending on lighting conditions, the built-in flash may works.

5. Press the PHOTO button fully to take the image.

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The image is taken and saved into the Memory Card within few seconds.

Taking another image within this interval is not possible.

The Memory Card icon will blink while saving the image.

Taking Still Images: EASY.Q Mode

✤

The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. With one press of the

EASY.Q button, the Camcorder is automatically set to create the best results under various

conditions.

✤

You can set EASY.Q mode in all Camera modes except

(Movie) and

(Play) modes.

Press the EASY.Q button again to return to the previous mode.

[ Note ]

The Auto Power Off feature is designed to save the battery power. If there is no operation for more

than 5 minutes, the Camcorder will automatically turn off. To resume Camcorder operation, press

the Start/Stop button once.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Viewing Still Images

✤

You can play back and view still images stored on the Memory Card.

Still images stored on the Memory Card are all displayed at the same size despite their

original resolution using the LCD screen or viewfinder.

✤

There are three ways to view the recorded images in

(Play) mode:

Single: To view an image frame by frame

Slide Show: To view all images automatically in consecutive order

Multiple Display: Up to 9 thumbnails are displayed on the LCD screen at one time.

Viewing a Single Still Image

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

The last image taken appears.

Set the Mode Dial to

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right, search for the desired still image.

To view the next image, move the Joystick to the right.

To view the previous image, move the Joystick to the left.

To view the detailed information on a image, press the DISPLAY button.

Moving the Joystick to the right when you are on the last image will take you to the first

image and moving the Joystick to the left when you are on the first image will take you

to the last image.

Keep pressing Joystick to the left or right to search quickly for an image.

To delete the image displayed, press the DELETE ( ) button.

[ Notes ]

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If there is no stored image in the Memory Card, when you switch to

(Play) mode, a message

DELETE ?

DEL: OK

CANCEL: œ

NO IMAGE! is displayed and the MENU button will not function.

When you connect the Multi-AV cable in the

automatically and the TV displays the image.

(Play) mode, the Viewfinder turns off

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Viewing a Slide Show

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

The last image taken appears.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SLIDE).

The SLIDE menu will appear.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select INTERVAL, then move the Joystick to the right.

6. Select the desired interval by moving the Joystick up or down.

The available range is 01 ~ 10 seconds.

7. Move the Joystick to the left, then move the Joystick down to select REPEAT.

8. Move the Joystick to the right, then move the Joystick up or down to select OFF or ON.

The REPEAT option is turned OFF or ON.

9. Move the Joystick to the left, then move the Joystick down to select START.

START will be selected.

10.Press the Joystick(OK) to start the Slide Show.

To pause the Slide Show, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

To resume the Slide Show, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button again.

11.To stop the Slide Show, press the Joystick(OK) or MENU button.

SLIDE

EXIT:OK MOVE:

INTERVAL

REPEAT

START

01 SEC

[ Notes ]

Loading time may vary depending on the image size.

The Slide Show will start from the current image.

For moving images, only the first frame is displayed.

TIFF images are not displayed by the Slide Show.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Setting the Q.View Duration

✤

The Q.View function works only for still images.

After taking a image, your Camcorder automatically displays the image for a few seconds

(Q.View), then returns to recording mode. You can set the Q.View duration using this menu.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Q.VIEW, then move the Joystick to the right.

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SET:OK

You can set to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 seconds or set to OFF.

SETUP

BACK:

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

IMPRINT

1 SEC

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

Q.VIEW

MENU button.

The selected option is applied.

Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review

✤

Quick Review function works in

Quick Review is used to view the last recorded still image.

(Program),

(Movie), MySET, M, S, A and SCENE modes.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), MySET, M, S, A or SCENE.

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Record a still image using the PHOTO button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left to view the image just taken.

To see detailed information on the image, press the DISPLAY button once.

5. To return to Camera mode, move the Joystick to the left again or press the PHOTO button

halfway down.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View

1. Insert a Memory Card that has previously stored pictures (see page 83).

2. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

3. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

4. Press the MULTI ( ) button to display up to 9 pictures.

Multiple pictures are displayed and the cursor is on the image you were viewing.

5. Move the Joystick to the right , left, up or down to select the desired image.

The selected image will be bordered.

6. Press the Joystick(OK) to view the selected image in full screen.

MOVE: œ √

EXIT:

Deleting Still Images and Moving Images

Deleting One Image in Multiple Image View

1. Insert a Memory Card that has previously stored pictures (see page 83).

2. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

3. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

4. Press the MULTI ( ) button to display up to 9 pictures.

5. Select a stored image to delete by moving the Joystick to the right, left, up or down, then

press the Joystick(OK).

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6. Press the DELETE ( ) button to delete the selected image.

The message DELETE? and the available options are displayed.

DELETE ?

DEL: OK

CANCEL: œ

7. Press the Joystick(OK) to delete the image or move the Joystick to the left to cancel.

If deleted, the previous or the last image stored is displayed.

If canceled, it returns to the previous screen.

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Deleting Image Using DELETE Menu

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(DELETE).

The available options are listed: SELECT and ALL.

✤

Selecting Images to Delete

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select SELECT, then move the Joystick to the right.

6. Move the Joystick up or down to select YES, then press the Joystick(OK).

7. Move the Joystick up, down, left or right to select an image to delete, then press the MENU

button.

DELETE

EXIT:OK MOVE:

SELECT

ALL

To cancel the selection, press the MENU button again.

8. When you are done with selection, press the Joystick(OK).

A message PLEASE WAIT appears and the selected image will be deleted.

The last still image or moving image is displayed.

✤

Deleting All Images At Once

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select ALL, then move the Joystick to the right.

6. Move the Joystick up or down to select YES, then press the Joystick(OK).

The message DELETE ? appears.

7. Press the Joystick(OK) to delete. Or move the Joystick to the left to cancel.

SELECT:MENU

SET:OK

[ Notes ]

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When there is no stored image on the Memory Card, the message NO IMAGE! will be displayed.

If an erroneous Memory Card format is found on the Memory Card, the message CARD ERROR!

DELETE ?

DEL: OK

CANCEL: œ

will be displayed.

If an erroneous image file is found on the Memory Card, the message FILE ERROR! will be

displayed. It may be caused by copying images from different digital devices.

To protect important image from accidental deletion, activate the image protection (see page 133).

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Delayed Recording – Self Timer

✤

Self Timer function works in

Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography and

various other camera uses) is available.

(Program),

(Movie), M, S, A and SCENE modes.

NOR

SELF TIMER

OFF

2s SELF

10s SELF

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), (Movie), M, S, A or SCENE.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SELF TIMER).

The available options are listed.

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OFF - 2s SELF - 10s SELF

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

MENU button.

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed and automatically exits from the menu

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screen.

You can also set the Self Timer by pressing the SELF TIMER button on the Remote

Control until the desired option is displayed.

: Delays the shutter release by 2 seconds.

: Delays the shutter release by 10 seconds.

6. Frame your subject.

7. Press the PHOTO button on the Remote Control or on the Camcorder to start the timer.

For moving images, press the Start/Stop button on the Remote Control or on the

Camcorder.

A beep sound will be played and after the time indicated, recording starts.

[ Notes ]

Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control

and Camcorder.

The remote control range is 4 ~ 5m (13 ~ 17 ft).

The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left/right from the center line.

Using a tripod is recommended for delayed recording.

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MPEG Recording

✤

You can record a moving image using the

(Movie) mode.

Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Movie).

✤

MPEG Resolution

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SIZE).

The available options are listed.

640x480 - 320x240

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the MENU button

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed and automatically exits from the menu

screen.

30fps NOR

SIZE

✤

Setting up the MPEG Frame Rate

6400X480

320X240

640

320

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(FRAME RATE).

The available options are listed.

30fps - 15fps

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the MENU button

The selected option is applied and automatically exits from the menu screen.

640

NOR

FRAME RATE

30fps

15fps

30fs

15fps

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Recording a Moving Image onto a Memory Card

✤

You can record a moving image using the

Before recording a moving image, insert a Memory Card (see page 83).

(Movie) mode.

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(CAMERA).

(Movie).

Recordable time using the Memory Card is displayed.

3. Frame your subject, then press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

The Time Counter starts counting and the recording begins.

The Memory Card icon will blink during recording.

Zooming is not available during a moving image recording. Zoom in or out before

recording.

4. To pause the recording for a while, press the Start/Stop button.

To resume recording, press the Start/Stop button again.

[ Notes ]

To use an external microphone, connect a microphone to the MIC jack on the rear of your

camcorder.

When recording moving images, LCD screen may display black bars on its bottom, it is

normal. Playing back recorded moving image on the unit and PC shows full screen.

It is recommended to use a tripod for moving image recordings with the Remote Control.

It is also handy for self recordings.

The recorded moving image is saved in MOV format. To play back a moving image having

its extension of “.mov”, you will need a Q.Time player that can be installed from the DV

Media Pro Software CD provided or from the internet sites.

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See pages 78 and 81 for further details on software installation.

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MPEG Playback

To Playback a Recorded Moving Image

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(Play).

A stored image is displayed.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to locate the moving image to be played back.

The

(Movie) icon will be displayed when a moving image is selected.

4. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.

Playback begins.

5. To pause playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

To resume playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button again.

To stop playback, press the

(STOP) button.

6. During the playback, use the √√ (FF) button or œœ (REW) button to move faster to the

desired position in the moving image.

[ Notes ]

When you play back a moving image on the LCD screen or a connected TV, the sound is

not played back. Recorded sound is played back on a PC after copying or moving the

moving image to a PC.

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(Play) mode, the LCD screen may flash when you switch from STOP to PLAY.

To playback recorded moving images on a PC, install the Quick Time Player from the

provided DV Media Pro Software CD.

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Setting the Focus

✤

(CAMERA) mode, the automatic focus will not engage unless the PHOTO button is

pressed halfway down.

To get good image quality, please verify the proper focus before fully pressing the PHOTO

button.

While the camera is focusing (when pressing the PHOTO button halfway down), a flashing

red icon (G) will appear on the LCD screen. Once the focus is set properly, a green icon (G)

will appear.

✤

A beep sound will be heard once the focus is set.

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1. Frame your subject inside the AF focus area on the LCD screen in order to obtain clear

focus.

2. Press the PHOTO button halfway down to adjust the focus.

When the focus is set, a beep sound will be heard.

You can maintain focus by continuing to press the PHOTO button halfway down in order

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to change your framing. This is useful when your main subject is not located in the center

area of your frame.

3. Press the PHOTO button firmly to take the image.

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[ Notes ]

If the focus is not properly set, release the PHOTO button and then press the PHOTO button

halfway down again.

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The flashing red icon (G) will appear when the focus cannot be set. If this occurs,

release the PHOTO button and try again.

Use Macro mode for recording images at closer range, or proper focusing will not occur

(see page 112).

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Vibration Warning

✤

Vibration Warning ( ) icon and Low Light indicator will appear when you set the flash

mode to Slow Sync ( ) or Flash Cancel ( ) in dark lighting conditions, and the PHOTO

button is pressed halfway down.

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✤

Use a tripod or allow the built-in flash to fire to obtain a clear image when the Vibration

Warning ( ) icon appears.

To change your flash mode, refer to the next page.

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Using the Built-In Flash

✤

The Flash works in

(CAMERA) modes and allows the user to take brighter pictures in dark

locations (i.e. night time shooting, indoors and in shaded areas).

✤

Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync and Flash Cancel modes are available.

To select a flash mode, move the Joystick up. It will toggle the flash mode between:

Auto Flash (

)

The flash automatically pops up and fires according to the lighting conditions. Pressing the

PHOTO button halfway down will detect the lighting condition. Even if it remains raised, the

flash will not fire when there is sufficient light.

Red-Eye Reduction (

)

The Red-Eye Reduction flash fires before the main flash fires and reduces the Red-Eye effect. Red-Eye Reduction flash

mode is effective when the subjects are within range of the flash and looking toward the flash. A slight delay occurs after

the PHOTO button is fully pressed, to allow the Red-Eye reduction to take effect. This flash mode is not recommended for

fast-moving subjects or long-distance subjects.

Fill-In Flash (

)

Forces the flash to fire despite the lighting condition. To get better results, it is recommended you use the Fill-In flash

mode in backlight conditions, and for shaded subjects under sufficient lighting conditions.

Slow Sync (

)

The shutter speed is set to slow and the flash fires at the adjusted shutter speed. Use to capture both subject and

background at night or in dim light. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent a blurred image. Slow Sync flash mode

allows the user to take brighter backgrounds and subjects at night.

Flash Cancel (

)

Forces the flash not to fire. Public places such as museums may prohibit flashlight use.

[ Notes ]

The flash does not function in CONTINUOUS SHOT, AEB or in the Camcorder mode.

The battery power will be consumed faster with repeated use of the flash.

To use the flash again, wait until the flash is fully charged (5 ~ 7 seconds).

The effective flash range is 7 ~ 10 feet.

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Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode

Aperture

S. Speed

Manual

Preset SCENE Mode

EASY.Q

Program

Priority

O = Available

X = Not Available

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Setting the Focus Modes

✤

Choose a focus mode to suit your subject and composition. Auto focusing, Continuous Auto focusing,

Manual focusing, and Macro modes are available.

Focus will be automatically set near the center of the frame.

✤

[ Note ]

Focus is set when you push the PHOTO button halfway down. Focus is set on the subject located nearest the center

of the frame. To provide sharper, clearer images, SPOT metering and MULTI metering function are available.

See page 114 for further details on Metering Modes.

Auto Focus Mode

✤

Use this focus mode in most image taking conditions to obtain the best results.

Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode, automatically sets the focus mode to Auto Focus.

Manual Focus Mode

✤

Manual Focus function works in

(Program), M, S, A,

(Movie), MySET and SCENE (NIGHT) modes.

Allows the user to adjust the focus manually.

When Manual Focus mode is set, [MF] is displayed.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S, A,

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(Movie), MySET or SCENE (NIGHT).

For SCENE mode, it only works in NIGHT mode.

3. Press the MF/AF button until [MF] icon is displayed.

[MF] icon will be displayed with a focus bar.

4. To adjust the focus, move the Quick menu selector up or down.

- - -

Selected focus distance is displayed.

5. Press the PHOTO button to take the photo.

6. To return to Auto Focus Mode, press the MF/AF button until the [MF] icon disappears.

[ Note ]

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Manual Focus is not available when the distance is less than 30cm (0.9 ft) in TELE mode.

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Continuous Auto Focus Mode

✤

Continuous Auto Focus function works in

(CHILDREN and CLOSE-UP) modes.

(Program), MySET, M, S, A and SCENE

✤

The CHILDREN mode enables you to take better pictures when children will not "stay still".

Allows the user to focus rapidly, whereas the single auto focus gives a less rapid response

but saves battery power.

✤

When Continuous Auto Focus mode is selected, [CAF] icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(Program), MySET, M, S or A.

Continuous Auto Focus is set automatically when you set the scene mode to CHILDREN

or CLOSE-UP.

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3. Press the MF/AF button until [CAF] icon is displayed.

The [CAF] icon is displayed.

4. Press the photo button to take the photo.

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5. To return to Auto Focus Mode, press the MF/AF button until the [CAF] icon disappears.

[ Notes ]

EASY.Q mode selects the AUTO FOCUS automatically.

Be sure to confirm that the focus is set using the LCD screen or the viewfinder when Manual

Focusing is used.

Continuous Auto Focus will consume more battery power.

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Macro Mode

✤

Macro Mode function works in

(Program),

(Movie), MySET, M, S, A and

SCENE(CLOSE-UP only) modes.

✤

The Macro Focusing mode allows the user to take a close-up image of a detailed subject.

Your camera can focus on subjects as close as 4cm (about 1.57 inches).

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), (Movie), MySET, M, S or A.

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Move the Joystick to the right.

The Macro mode ( ) icon will be displayed.

4. Frame your subject and close-up by zooming in or out if required.

5. Press the PHOTO button to take the close-up picture.

6. To exit Macro mode, move the Joystick to the right again.

The Macro mode ( ) icon will be disappeared.

Modes and Focusing Distances Supported

Modes

Normal

Macro (W: Wide, T: TELE)

W: 4 ~ 80cm T: 30 ~ 80cm

W: 1.6 ~ 31.5 inch T: 11.8 ~ 31.5 inch

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Distance

80cm ~ Infinity

31.5 inch ~ Infinity

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[ Notes ]

Be careful not to cast a shadow over your subject when recording in Macro Mode.

When you cannot get proper focus on the subject, zoom in or out to obtain clear focus.

The LCD screen displays your framing more precisely.

Macro is set automatically in CLOSE-UP preset scene mode.

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Setting the Exposure

✤

Exposure, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity affects image brightness and overall image quality. Longer exposure, slower

shutter speed and higher ISO sensitivity brighten the image. Adjustment of these settings is available when you are using

(Program), A, S and M camera modes. You can adjust the overall image brightness by adjusting the Exposure, Shutter

Speed and ISO settings.

Overall brightness of a captured image may appear too dark if large parts of the framed scene are very bright or the

background is much brighter than the main subject. Overall brightness of captured image may appear too bright if large parts

of the framed scene are dim or the background is much darker than the main subject. Exposure compensation can be

achieved by adjusting the Exposure, Shutter Speed or ISO settings.

Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S, and A modes

Exposure Compensation

Shutter Speed Adjustment

Aperture Adjustment

S and M modes

A and M modes

(Program), M, S, and A modes

ISO Sensitivity Setting

Locking the Auto Exposure: AE LOCK

AE LOCK function works in (Program),

You can lock the exposure setting for situations where you want to darken a high contrast

subject and background.

✤

(Movie), MySET and SCENE modes.

✤

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1. Frame your subject using the LCD screen, then move the Joystick down (AE LOCK).

2. Re-frame your subject if so desired.

3. Press the PHOTO button halfway down to enable the AE LOCK obtaining clear focus on the

subject.

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You may set the focus on a different subject.

4. Press the PHOTO button firmly to take a photo image.

[ Note ]

After taking a photo image, the AE LOCK is automatically released.

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Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE

✤

MULTI and SPOT AE functions work in

(Program), M, S and A modes.

Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results.

MULTI AE meters the lighting condition of the overall image by metering the exposure on

multiple points.

✤

SPOT AE meters the lighting condition of a narrower area in order to have precise exposure

control over a specific subject.

The METERING menu allows you to select between SPOT AE and MULTI AE for automatic

exposure metering control.

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S or A.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(METERING).

The available options are listed.

MULTI - SPOT.

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

MENU button.

The selected option is applied and automatically exits from the menu screen.

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SPOT is set automatically when you set the scene mode to Backlight.

METERING

MULTI

SPOT

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SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes

✤

Preset SCENE modes are provided to assist the user in taking pictures under various

lighting conditions.

The SCENE modes direct the camera to automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed

and white balance according to the lighting conditions and preset settings.

✤

The available SCENE modes are:

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

CLOSE – UP

DAWN

LANDSCAPE

SUNSET

BACKLIGHT

BEACH&SNOW

FIREWORKS

The CHILDREN mode is available for capture for the active children in action.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

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2. Set the Mode Dial to SCENE.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

down.

SCENE

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE-UP

(SCENE), then move the Joystick

The available options are displayed.

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or

MENU button.

The selected option is applied and automatically exits from the menu screen.

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[ Note ]

In the SCENE(NIGHT) mode, pressing the Quick menu selector displays LT (Long Time) settings

menu. You can adjust Shutter Speed and Aperture Value for still images moving the Joystick to the

left or right.

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Shutter Speed Range: AUTO, 1/2,000 ~ 15S

Aperture Range: AUTO, F2.8 ~ F11.0 (depending on zoom position)

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Manual Exposure Compensation

✤

The Manual Exposure compensation function works in

(Program), S and A modes.

If the image in the LCD screen is too bright, choose a negative value for exposure

compensation.

✤

If the image in the LCD screen is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure

compensation.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(Program), S or A.

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select

icon.

The Exposure Control Bar appears.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right button to adjust the Exposure Compensation.

Positive compensation brightens the image, while negative compensation darkens the

image.

6. When you are satisfied, press the Quick menu selector again.

The

icon remains on LCD screen while the Exposure Control Bar disappears.

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ISO

AUTO

AWB

-2

-1

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Setting the Aperture

✤

Aperture function works in M and A modes.

By controlling the aperture, the user may adjust the overall image brightness.

Large apertures require more lighting and soften the background details.

Smaller apertures will increase the depth of field, bringing the main subject and the background into focus.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to M or A.

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Aperture Setting (f-number).

The current Aperture Setting (f-number) will be selected in Green.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to set the desired aperture value.

The available Aperture Range: F2.8 ~ F11.0

6. When you are satisfied, press the Quick menu selector.

The selected aperture setting is displayed on the LCD screen and exits the setup screen.

[ Notes ]

F 2.8œ

A (Aperture) and M (Manual) modes allow the user to make aperture adjustments.

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Maximum and minimum values of the aperture range depend on the zoom position.

The possible setting range for the aperture varies with zooming.

ISO

AUTO

AWB

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Setting the Shutter Speed

✤

The Shutter Speed function works in M and S modes.

By controlling the shutter speed and aperture, you may adjust the overall brightness of the image.

Slower shutter speeds require more lighting. Faster shutter speeds require less lighting.

For fast moving subjects, a slow shutter setting will produce a motion blurring effect.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to M or S.

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Shutter Speed Setting.

The current Shutter Speed value will be selected in Green.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to set the desired shutter speed.

Available Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 ~ 15.0 seconds

6. When you are satisfied, press the Quick menu selector.

The selected aperture setting is displayed.

[ Note ]

Using a tripod for slow shutter settings is recommended.

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ISO

AUTO

AWB

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Setting the White Balance

Setting the Preset White Balance

✤

The White Balance function works in

Digital Cameras capture an image using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that takes in

lighting information and detects the color.

The color balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions; white balance is used to

preserve natural colors under different lighting conditions.

(Program),

(Movie), M, S and A modes.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA) mode.

(Program), (Movie), M, S or A

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

The AWB icon will be displayed.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select White Balance (AWB).

The White Balance control bar appears while the current setting will be selected in Blue.

AWB

Manual

Glow

Lamp

Halogen

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Sunny

AUTO

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select the desired White Balance setting.

The selected option is highlighted in Blue.

6. Press the Quick menu selector again to apply your selection and exit the setting screen.

The selected icon will be displayed.

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[ Notes ]

Setting the White Balance may produce different color balances.

AWB (Auto White Balance) mode helps to have natural colors under most cases.

ISO

AUTO

AWB

White Balance setting is memorized in current

(CAMERA) mode.

Using EASY.Q mode cancels the White Balance setting.

To recover your White Balance setting, exit the EASY.Q mode.

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Setting the Manual White Balance

✤

The white balance function works in

(Program),

(Movie), M, S and A modes.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), (Movie), M, S or A.

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

The AWB icon will be displayed.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select AWB (White Balance).

The White Balance control bar appears while the current setting will be selected in Blue.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(Manual).

The selected option will be selected in blue.

6. Frame your Camcorder on a white area (such as a wall), filling the LCD screen

(or viewfinder) with white.

7. Press the Joystick(OK) to set the White Balance.

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8. The new White Balance setting will be applied to future picture taking.

ISO

AUTO

MEASURE:OK

[ Notes ]

Using a Bright Gray color area instead of White help brighten the white balance.

Using colored areas instead of White will emphasize the complementary color.

White Balance setting is memorized in current

(CAMERA) mode.

Using EASY.Q mode cancels the White Balance setting.

To recover your White Balance setting, exit the EASY.Q mode.

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity

✤

The ISO Sensitivity function works in

(Program), M, S and A modes.

Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source.

The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the image is under the same exposure condition.

Allowing the flash to fire will help brighten the image. However, if other settings disable the flash use,

set the ISO sensitivity to a higher level.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S or A.

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the Quick menu selector.

The ISO icon will be displayed.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select ISO Setting.

The adjustable ISO control bar appears.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to set the desired ISO mode.

The available options are:

Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions

(up to 400)

AUTO

This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions.

This mode is recommended for most situations except when lighting is

poor or when higher shutter speeds are required.

100

200

400

The image may be grainy when set to this mode or higher.

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The image may be grainy.

Sharpening may raise the noise level.

ISO

AUTO

6. When you are satisfied, press the Quick menu selector.

The selected ISO Sensitivity level will be displayed.

AUTO

400 200 100 50

ISO

[ Notes ]

Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy (noisy) effect on the image.

AUTO ISO mode will allow you to take quality pictures in most lighting conditions.

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Using Digital Special Effects

✤

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function works in

modes.

Digital Special Effects allow the user to create professional looking effects on their images.

(Program),

(Movie), M, S and A

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), (Movie), M, S or A.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(EFFECT).

The available options are listed.

NORMAL

B&W

No Special Effect is applied

Changes the image to Black and White

SEPIA

Changes the image to Brown Tones similar to old photos

Inverts the Color

NEGATIVE

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK)

or MENU

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The selected option is applied.

EFFECT

NORMAL

B & W

SEPIA

NOR

NEGATIVE

[ Note ]

It takes a few seconds to apply the special effects.

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Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing

✤

Auto Exposure Bracketing works only in

(Program) mode.

✤

From time to time, determining the best exposure setting for a image may be difficult and you may

not have time to check the results and try again. Auto Exposure Bracketing allows the user to vary

exposure compensation settings automatically over a series of photos, bracketing a selected

exposure compensation setting.

Auto Exposure Bracketing takes 3 continuous shots with the following exposure compensations:

-5EV (negative), 0EV (standard), +5EV (positive)

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program).

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SHOOTING).

The available options are listed.

5. Select an AEB by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU

button.

The selected option is applied.

6. Frame your subject and press the PHOTO button to start bracketing.

3 continuous images using exposure bracketing are taken.

[ Notes ]

The Built-In Flash is disabled for Auto Exposure Bracketing and Continuous Shots.

The Digital Zoom is not available for Auto Exposure Bracketing and Continuous Shots.

NOR

SHOOTING

If there is not enough free space to save the 3 images, the Auto Exposure Bracketing will not

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

work.

AEB

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Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot

✤

Continuous Shot function works in

(Program), M, S and A modes.

✤

Continuous Shot allows the user to take consecutive images of a moving object.

Continuous recording will occur while the PHOTO button is being pressed.

Records images continuously up to the storage capacity.

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S or A.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SHOOTING).

The available options are listed.

5. Select an CONTINUOUS by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK)

or MENU button.

The selected option is applied.

6. Frame your subject and press the PHOTO button to start bracketing.

NOR

SHOOTING

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

[ Notes ]

AEB

The Built-In Flash is disabled for Auto Exposure Bracketing and Continuous Shot.

The Digital Zoom is not available for Auto Exposure Bracketing and Continuous Shot.

If there is not enough free space to save 3 images, Continuous Shot will not work.

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Setting the Sharpness

Quick Start

✤

The Sharpness function works in

This option allows the user to obtain sharper images by processing the image after it is shot.

(Program),

(Movie), M, S and A modes.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Press the MENU button.

(CAMERA).

(Program), (Movie), M, S or A.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SHARPNESS).

The available options are listed.

SOFT

Smoothes the edges

NORMAL

VIVID

No Sharpening is applied

Enhances to sharpen the edges

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK)

or MENU button.

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed.

NOR

SHARPNESS

SOFT

NORMAL

VIVID

[ Note ]

Enhancing Sharpness while using the high ISO Sensitivity setting may result in grainy images.

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Using the Digital Zoom

✤

A 3x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom are available. The Zoom indicator shows the current zooming status. A divider

indicates the border between optical and digital zooming.

The digital zoom digitally processes data from the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, Image Sensor) to enlarge the center

portion of the image to fill the frame and may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy image.

Zooming In

Push the Zoom Lever toward the TELE side, to zoom in until the zooming indicator crosses the line to the TELE side.

After reaching the maximum optical zoom level, pushing the Zoom

Lever downward even further automatically turns on the Digital

TELE

Zoom.

WIDE

Zooming Out

Push the Zoom Lever toward the WIDE side, to zoom out until the zooming indicator

crosses the line to the WIDE side. After reaching the minimum digital zoom level, pushing the Zoom Lever even further

automatically turns off the Digital Zoom and returns to the Optical Zoom.

[ Notes ]

Digital Zooming may produce grainy (noisy) images.

Saving images which use the Digital Zoom may take more time.

The Digital Zoom is not available for moving images, Night scene or Close-up mode.

Do not obstruct the lens movement while zooming.

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Rotating a Stored Image

✤

The Image Rotating function works only in the

(Play) mode.

✤

This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card.

You can rotate a stored image while viewing it.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(Play).

A stored image is displayed.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to locate the image you wish to rotate.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(ROTATE).

The available options are listed.

RIGHT(90°) - LEFT(90°) - UPDOWN(180°).

6. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

The selected option is applied.

ROTATE

RIGHT(90

LEFT(90

UPDOWN(180

EXIT:OK MOVE:

[ Notes ]

)

RIGHT(90°) rotates the image in a clockwise direction.

°)

LEFT(90°) rotates the image in a counterclockwise direction.

Rotated image display will have blank margins on the sides.

Rotating the image for display does not affect the stored image quality.

Actual images are not rotated to protect the image quality.

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Resizing a Stored Image

✤

The Image Resizing function works only in the

(Play) mode.

✤

This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card.

Only downsizing is available. Enlarging low resolution images into higher resolutions is not

available.

✤

Choose this option to scale down your stored images.

This function utilizes JPEG technology.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to locate the image you wish to resize.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(RESIZE).

Available image resolutions are listed.

6. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

The selected option is applied.

Select START IMAGE if you want to save the image as START IMAGE 3.

(The first two images are Samsung images and cannot be saved.)

[ Notes ]

You can select and resize a still image and then save it to appear as your new start-up

image (see page 131).

Resizing for the START IMAGE size saves a new image to the camcorder's internal memory,

not to the memory card.

Only JPEG file types can be resized. TIFF and moving images cannot be resized.

Only downsizing is supported. Enlarging a image is not supported.

Resizing does not delete the original image. An additional resized image is saved on the

RESIZE

EXIT:OK MOVE:

2272X1704

2048X1536

1600X1200

1024X768

640X480

2272

2048

1600

1024

640

memory card.

If there is no space for the additional resized image, it is not saved and the message CARD

FULL! appears.

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Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu

✤

MySET menu works only in

Customize your camera to memorize frequently accessed settings for easier use.

MySET allows the user to recall memorized settings to ready the camera in seconds.

(Program), M, S and A modes.

✤

Memorizing Your Current Settings

✤

You can save up to 3 different settings using MYSET1, MYSET2 and MYSET3.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Program), M, S or A.

2. Set the Mode Dial to

3. Set all the options to be memorized such as exposure, white balance, image resolution and

other image taking conditions.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SAVE).

The available options are listed.

6. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

The selected option is applied: MYSET1, MYSET2 or MYSET3.

The current settings are saved in the selected MYSET memory.

[ Notes ]

The settings which can be saved are:

Macro, Self-Timer, Flash, Focus (Manual), Exposure Compensation, White Balance, ISO

Sensitivity settings, Image Size, Image Quality, Metering, Digital Special Effect, Sharpness,

Continuous Shot, Scene, Setup Menu and other settings.

The Flash mode and Continuous Shot settings cannot be saved at the same time.

The saved F. No may change when you adjust the zoom lever to zoom in or out.

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SAVE

EXIT:OK MOVE:

MYSET1

MYSET2

MYSET3

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Loading Your Customized Settings

✤

After saving your MySET configurations as instructed in the previous page, follow these

steps to recall your MySET configuration at a later time.

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to MySET.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(LOAD).

The available options are listed.

MYSET1 - MYSET2 - MYSET3

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK)

or MENU button.

The selected option is applied.

LOAD

MYSET1

MYSET2

MYSET3

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Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image

✤

This function changes the starting image that is displayed when the camera is turned on.

You can select and resize a still image to appear as your new start-up image.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(MYCAM).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select START IMAGE 3, then press the Joystick(OK).

The selected option is applied.

You must first select an image to save in START IMAGE 3. (See page 128)

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MYCAM

OFF

START IMAGE 1

START IMAGE 2

START IMAGE 3

[ Notes ]

START IMAGE 1 and START IMAGE 2 are Samsung logo images and cannot be changed.

Formatting or deleting the still image on the memory card does not affect the start-up

images. Start-up images are saved in the built-in internal memory of the Camcorder.

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Zooming & Trimming Recorded Images (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing

✤

This function allows the user to have a more detailed view of the image using the LCD screen.

Enlarge a portion of the image to see more detail and move the zoom tool around the image.

✤

Zooming the Image

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

3. Select a image by moving the Joystick to the left or right.

The selected image is displayed.

4. Pull the Zoom Lever to TELE side to enter the zoom mode, then use the Zoom Lever to zoom in

or zoom out.

A small window appears in the bottom left of the LCD screen showing the current portion of the

full image.

5. Move the Joystick up, down, left or right to move around the image.

6. To exit Playback Zoom, push the zoom lever toward the W(WIDE) end until the image returns to

normal size.

The small window disappears and returns to normal viewing mode.

Trimming the Image

1. Pull the Zoom Lever to TELE side to enter the zoom mode, then use the Zoom Lever to zoom in

or zoom out.

Move Joystick up, down, left or right to move around the image.

2. Zoom in to any portion of a stored image following the instructions above.

TRIMMING ?

TRIM: OK

CANCEL: œ

3. Press the Joystick(OK).

The message TRIMMING? will be displayed.

4. Press the Joystick(OK) to confirm the trim, or move the Joystick to the left to cancel.

X 1.97

OK: Precedes with the trimming and saves the trimmed image as a new file.

LEFT: Cancels the trimming and returns to PLAY mode.

[ Note ]

Trimming an image produces a new trimmed image which is saved on the memory card. If no space is available to store the

new trimmed image, it automatically cancels.

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Protecting Stored Images

Quick Start

✤

The Protection function works only in

Selecting Protect from the MENU saves valuable images from accidental deletion.

You may set a image to LOCK to protect it, or UNLOCK to cancel the protection.

(Play) mode.

✤

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

2. Set the Mode Dial to

A stored image is displayed.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(PROTECT).

The available options are listed.

PROTECT

MOVE:

SET:OK

ONE PIC - SELECT - ALL PICs.

ONE PIC

SELECT

ALL PICs

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

The selected option is applied.

To Protect Current Image

✤

Select ONE PIC.

1. Move the Joystick up or down to select ONE PIC, then press the Joystick(OK).

The available options are displayed: LOCK or UNLOCK.

2. Move the Joystick up or down to LOCK or UNLOCK the image, then press the

Joystick(OK) to set your choice.

The protection (

) icon will be displayed for locked (protected) images or protection

(

) icon disappears when it is unlocked.

LOCK

SET:OK

CANCEL:

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To Select Images to be Protected

✤

Select SELECT.

1. Move the Joystick up or down to select SELECT, then press the Joystick(OK).

The multiple images screen appears.

2. To move the cursor, move the Joystick up, down, left or right, then press the MENU button

to lock the selected image.

The protection (

) icon will be displayed on the image.

3. To cancel the protection and unlock the image, press the MENU button again on a selected

SELECT:MENU

SET:OK

image.

The protection (

) icon disappears.

4. When you are done, press the Joystick(OK) to exit the multiple images screen.

It will return to the one image screen.

To Protect All Images

1. Move the Joystick up or down to select ALL PICs, then press the Joystick(OK).

The available LOCK and UNLOCK options are displayed.

2. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

PROTECT

MOVE:

SET:OK

Your selection is applied. When all images are locked, the protection (

displayed on each image.

) icon will be

ONE PIC

SELECT

ALL PICs

[ Notes ]

Protected images will show the protection (

) icon when they are displayed.

If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to LOCK, you cannot set image

protection.

LOCK

SET:OK

CANCEL:

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Formatting a Memory Card

✤

You can use the Format function to completely delete all still images/moving images and

options on the Memory Card, including protected still images/moving images.

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✤

The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state.

The Memory Stick supplied with this Camcorder has been formatted already.

SETUP

BACK:

SET:OK

✤

FILE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

YES

USB

1. Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

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FORMAT ?

FORMAT: OK

CANCEL: œ

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP).

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select FORMAT, then move the Joystick to the right.

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The available options are listed.

YES - NO.

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5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down button, then press the

PLEASE WAIT

Joystick(OK).

If YES is selected, message FORMAT? appears.

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6. If OK is selected, message PLEASE WAIT appears and then FORMAT DONE appears

when the format is completed.

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[ Notes ]

FORMAT DONE

If you execute the Format function, all still images/moving images will be erased completely

and erased still images/moving images cannot be recovered.

Formatting the Memory Card using a different device will cause Memory Card read errors.

Formatting the Memory Card deletes all the stored data in the Memory Card.

Do not turn the power off while formatting.

12:00 AM

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Printing Your Images – Using the PictBridge

✤

By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory

card directly to the printer with a few simple operations using the Camcorder buttons.

With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your Camcorder in order to print out stored images.

For direct printing of your stored images using the PictBridge function, you must connect your Camcorder to a PictBridge

printer using a USB cable.

✤

To print out images stored in the memory card using PictBridge support, follow the steps:

Connect your camcorder to a PictBridge supporting printer and then select images to print.

Customize print options as described in page 138 if desired and then print your selected images (see page 139).

Connecting To a Printer

1. Set the Power switch to

2. Set the Mode Dial to

(CAMERA).

(Play), then press the MENU button.

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SET:OK

SETUP

BACK:

FILE

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(SETUP), then move the Joystick down.

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

The SETUP menu list will appear.

COMPUTER

PRINTER

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select USB, then move the Joystick to the right.

USB

The available options are listed: COMPUTER and PRINTER.

5. Select PRINTER, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU button.

7. Connect your camcorder to the printer using the provided USB cable.

8. Turn your printer power on.

PLEASE WAIT

The PictBridge connection screen appears. The messages PLEASE WAIT and USB I/F

USB I/F PRINTER

PRINTER (or USB I/F COMPUTER ) appear for a short time, then the PictBridge menu screen

appears.

[ Notes ]

If the USB option is set to COMPUTER, USB I/F COMPUTER will be displayed on the LCD or Viewfinder with a PLEASE

WAIT message.

If the USB option is set to PRINTER, USB I/F PRINTER will be displayed with a PLEASE WAIT message on the LCD or

Viewfinder.

The PictBridgeTM is a registered trademark of CIPA(Camera & Imaging Products Association), an image transfer standard

developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony.

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Selecting Images

✤

To select images, select SELECT.

1. In the PictBridge settings menu, move the Joystick up or down to select SELECT.

2. Move the Joystick to the right.

PICT BRIDGE

MOVE:

CHANGE:

ONE PIC

DEFAULT

STANDARD

YES

SELECT

PRINTER SETUP

DPOF PRINT

RESET

The available options are listed: ONE PIC and ALL PICs.

3. Select the desired option moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

YES

If ONE PIC is selected, number of prints setting menu is displayed on top of the current

image. To change the number of prints, move the Joystick up or down. To find another

image, move the Joystick to the left or right.

If ALL PICs is selected, number of prints setting menu is displayed on the multiple image

screen. To change the number of prints, move the Joystick up or down.

4. Press the Joystick(OK) to confirm the number of prints and press the MENU button.

00 PRINTS

It will return to the PictBridge settings screen.

MOVE:

COPY:

EXIT: MENU

SET: OK

[ Notes ]

The actual setup menu screen may differ from above instructions depending on the

PictBridge printer’s manufacturer. Refer to the printer’s documentation for further details.

Unsupported menu items are displayed on the LCD screen as deactivated.

00 PRINTS

MOVE:

COPY:

EXIT: MENU

SET: OK

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Customizing Print Options

✤

To customize your print options such as PAPER SIZE, LAYOUT, PAPER TYPE, PRINT QUALITY,

DATE PRINT, and FILE NAME imprint options, select the PRINTER SETUP menu.

1. In the PictBridge settings menu, move the Joystick up or down to select PRINTER SETUP.

The available options are listed: DEFAULT and CUSTOMIZE.

To change options, select CUSTOMIZE. To reset your settings back to default, select

PICT BRIDGE

BACK:

SET:OK

DEFAULT

SELECT

DEFAULT.

CUSTOMIZE

PRINTER SETUP

DPOF PRINT

RESET

2. Move the Joystick to the right and select CUSTOMIZE by moving Joystick up or down, then

press the Joystick(OK).

The CUSTOMIZE menu list will appear.

3. In the CUSTOMIZE menu, you can set following options:

PAPER SIZE

POSTCARD, 4X6, 8X10, A6, A4, B5 You can select a paper size that is available from the printer.

LAYOUT

FULL, INDEX, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8

PLAIN, PHOTO, FASTPHOTO

DRAFT, NORMAL, FINE

OFF, ON

The option “1” has borders around. Others will not.

Set the type according to the paper type you are using.

Finer setting will take more time to print.

Date and Time imprint option.

CUSTOMIZE

MOVE:

POSTCARD

FULL

PLAIN

DRAFT

OFF

PAPER SIZE

LAYOUT

PAPER TYPE

PRINT QUALITY

DATE PRINT

PAPER TYPE

PRINT QUALITY

DATE PRINT

FILE NAME

OFF, ON

File name imprint option.

4. After setting options, press the MENU button to exit the CUSTOMIZE menu screen.

It will return to the PictBridge settings screen.

[ Notes ]

The INDEX option of LAYOUT will print thumbnail images of all the selected images.

Unsupported menu items are displayed on the LCD screen as deactivated.

INDEX printing over many files (exceeding 10) using PictBridge may take long period of time. For

faster INDEX printing, use the DPOF INDEX printing (see page 142) or thumbnail printing on a PC.

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Printing Images

✤

After selecting images and the PRINTER SETUP settings, print your images by choosing the

PRINT menu.

1. In the PictBridge settings menu, move the Joystick up or down to select PRINT.

PICT BRIDGE

BACK:

SET:OK

STANDARD

INDEX

The available options are listed: STANDARD and INDEX.

SELECT

PRINTER SETUP

DPOF PRINT

RESET

2. Move the Joystick to the right.

3. Select the desired option moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

If STANDARD is selected, standard image printing will start.

If INDEX is selected, index printing on all the selected images will start.

4. Progress Bar will be displayed.

5. To cancel the printing, press the MENU button.

If there is no selected image, NO IMAGE message will be displayed. In that case, to go

back to the PictBridge main menu page, press the Joystick(OK).

CANCEL : MENU

6. After successfully printing images, the PictBridge settings menu will be displayed.

[ Notes ]

If there is no selected image to print, the NO IMAGE message appears on the LCD screen.

If there is an error in the image, the FILE ERROR message appears on the LCD screen.

If an unrecoverable error occurred during printing, ERROR is displayed.

Press the MENU button to return to the PictBridge main menu.

If a recoverable error occurs during printing, a WARNING message will be displayed with the

NO IMAGE !

EXIT : OK

RESUME and CANCEL options. Press the Joystick(OK) to select RESUME, then printing

continues. Move the Joystick to the left to select CANCEL, which stops the printing.

WARNING

OK: RESUME

LEFT: CANCEL

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Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings

✤

DPOF PRINT requires at least one DPOF marked image on the memory card.

PICT BRIDGE

BACK:

SET:OK

YES

1. Set the DPOF settings as described in page 141.

2. Connect your Camcorder and the printer as described in page 136.

SELECT

PRINTER SETUP

DPOF PRINT

RESET

The PictBridge settings menu is displayed.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select DPOF PRINT, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options are listed: YES and NO.

4. Select YES by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) to start

printing.

DPOF printing starts to print images and the progress bar is displayed.

5. To cancel the printing, press the MENU button.

CANCEL : MENU

Resetting PictBridge Settings

1. Move the Joystick up or down to select RESET, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options of YES and NO are displayed.

2. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

If YES is selected, changes made by the user are reset to the default settings.

PICT BRIDGE

BACK:

SET:OK

YES

SELECT

PRINTER SETUP

DPOF PRINT

RESET

[ Notes ]

If no image is marked for DPOF, DPOF PRINT in PictBridge settings menu cannot be

selected.

PictBridge supporting printers are commercially available.

Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder.

Use the AC power adapter for your Camcorder during PictBridge Direct Printing.

Turning your Camcorder off during the printing might damage data on the memory card.

Printing still images is supported. Moving images are not available for printing.

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Printing Your Images – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Quick Start

✤

DPOF menu only works in

Mark your images with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) marking to utilize automatic

printing.

(Play) mode.

✤

You can mark your images with DPOF in 3 ways: STANDARD, INDEX and PRINT SIZE.

Before you begin!

✤

Set the Power switch to

(CAMERA).

(Play).

✤

Set the Mode Dial to

Standard DPOF Setup

DPOF

EXIT:OK

MOVE:

SELECT

STANDARD

1. Press the MENU button, then select

(DPOF) by moving the Joystick to the left or right.

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

The DPOF menu list will appear.

2. Move the Joystick up or down to select STANDARD, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options of SELECT and ALL PICs are displayed.

3. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. If SELECT is selected, the multiple images screen is displayed and the current selection is

highlighted with a yellow outline. To set the DPOF print selection, move the Joystick to

select an image, then press the MENU button. To change the number of copies, use the

Zoom Lever to set the quantity.

Print mark and selected number of copies are displayed. To cancel the selection, press

the MENU button again while it is highlighted in a yellow outline. To exit the selection

screen, press the Joystick(OK).

5. Press the Joystick(OK) to set your choice and exit the multiple images screen.

SELECT:MENU PRINTS:W/T SET:OK

If ALL PICs is selected, number of prints setting menu is displayed.

Move the Joystick up or down to set the number of prints. To exit the multiple images

screen, press the Joystick(OK).

To cancel your selection made, select CANCEL from the DPOF menu, then move the

Joystick to the right.

Select STANDARD, then press the Joystick(OK) to cancel your selection.

DPOF

BACK:

SET:OK

STANDARD

INDEX

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

PRINT SIZE

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques

Index DPOF Setup

1. Press the MENU button, then select

(DPOF) by moving the Joystick to the left or right.

The DPOF menu list will appear.

DPOF

BACK:

SET:OK

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

YES

2. Move the Joystick up or down to select INDEX, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options of NO and YES are displayed.

3. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

If YES is selected, all the images stored in the memory card will be marked for thumbnail

printing.

DPOF

SET:OK

STANDARD

INDEX

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

4. To cancel your selection made, select CANCEL, then move the Joystick to the right.

PRINT SIZE

Select INDEX, then press the Joystick(OK) to cancel your selection.

Print Size DPOF Setup

1. Press the MENU button, then select

(DPOF) by moving the Joystick to the left or right.

DPOF

SET:OK

SELECT

ALL PICs

The DPOF menu list will appear.

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

2. Move the Joystick up or down to select PRINT SIZE, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options of SELECT and ALL PICs are displayed.

3. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

3x5

4. If SELECT is selected, multiple images screen is displayed and the current selection is

highlighted with a yellow outline. To set the DPOF print selection, press the MENU button.

To change the size, use the Zoom Lever.

Print mark and selected print size are displayed.

SELECT:MENU SIZE:W/T SET:OK

To cancel the selection, press the MENU button again while it is highlighted in a yellow

outline.

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If ALL PICs is selected, print size setting menu is displayed. Move the Joystick up or

down to set the print size.

To cancel your selection made, select CANCEL, then move the Joystick to the right.

The available options of STANDARD, INDEX, and PRINT SIZE are available.

Select PRINT SIZE, then press the Joystick(OK) to cancel your selection.

DPOF

MOVE:

SET:OK

DEFAULT

3 X5

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

4 X6

5 X 7

8X 10

5. Press the Joystick(OK) to set your choice and exit the multiple images screen.

DPOF

BACK:

SET:OK

STANDARD

INDEX

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

Printing DPOF Marked Images

✤

You can print out DPOF marked images using PictBridge menu if the printer supports

PictBridge (see page 136).

You can print out DPOF marked images by inserting your memory card directly to a DPOF

supporting printer that has memory card interface. Or, you can connect your Camcorder

using USB cable to a printer that supports DPOF printing. Refer to printer’s documentation

for further details.

✤

[ Note ]

DPOF supporting printers are commercially available.

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Maintenance

Precautions on Camcorder Care

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

✤

For prolonged use of your device, read following instructions carefully.

After Using Your Camcorder

For the safekeeping of your device, follow these steps.

Remove the cassette (see page 38).

Turn your camcorder off.

Remove the Battery.

Remove the Memory Card (see page 83)

To prevent any damage to the LCD screen, do not apply excessive force on its moving parts.

Do not drop or in anyway shock the device.

For prolonged use of your device, avoid using it in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

Do not leave your device in places subject to:

Excessive humidity, steam, soot or dust

Excessive shock or vibration.

Extremely high (over 50°C or 122°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.

Strong electromagnetic fields.

Direct sunlight or in a closed car on a hot day.

The cassette should be stored away from heaters and other heat sources. Avoid storing cassettes under direct sunlight, and

avoid electromagnetic fields.

The removed Battery Packs should be stored away from heaters and other heat sources. Do not store the battery pack with

metal objects or sharp objects to avoid accidental damage to the battery pack.

The memory card should be stored away from heaters and other heat sources. Avoid storing memory cards under direct

sunlight, and avoid electromagnetic fields. Before removing the memory card from your device, move or copy your data from

the memory card to a PC. Format the memory card periodically.

Cleaning For LCD Screen

We recommended using a soft cleaning cloth to remove fingerprints or dust on the LCD screen.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads

To Clean the Exterior of Your Device

To clean the exterior, use a soft dry cloth. Wipe the body gently. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub

the surface.

The LCD screen surface should not be pressed. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface.

To clean the lens, use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloths or

your fingers. If necessary, use lens cleaning paper.

Do not use chemicals, alcohol or benzene for cleaning. Otherwise, the finish may be damaged.

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed, and other power sources have been

disconnected.

To Clean the Video Heads

Dirty heads might cause problems with noisy recording and

playback.

To ensure normal operation of the video heads, avoid using in

places subject to heavy dust.

Avoid excessively frequent fast forwarding and rewinding of

cassettes to avoid damaging the video heads.

Excessive use of a cleaning cassette is not recommended.

Use an optional cleaning cassette for video head cleaning. Periodic check-ups are recommended.

1. Load the Cleaning Cassette.

2. Set the Power Switch to PLAY mode.

3. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start cleaning.

4. Stop playing after 10 ~ 20 seconds.

[ Notes ]

Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information.

If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Center.

Do not use wet-type cleaning cassettes.

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Maintenance

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Precautions on Camcorder Care

✤

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 where the power input range is 100V ~

240V, 50/60Hz.

Use a commercially available AC plug adapter if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlets.

Color System

You can view your recordings using the built-in LCD screen and viewfinder.

However, to view your recordings on a television set or to copy it to a video cassette recorder (VCR), the television set or the

VCR must comply with NTSC-compatible and have the appropriate Audio / Video ports. Otherwise, you may need to use a

separate Video Format Transcoder (NTSC-PAL format Converter).

PAL-Compatible Countries / Regions

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak

Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.

NTSC-Compatible Countries / Regions

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.

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Troubleshooting

✤

If your device fails to function as expected, please check the following before contacting service personnel. Refer to the page

numbers listed for further details.

Self Diagnosis Display

Display Blinking

Informs that…

The battery pack is almost

discharged

Action

Change to a charged one or connect to other power

source

Slow

When the remaining time on the

tape is less than 2 minutes

Cassette has reached its end

No cassette tape is inserted

The tape is Record Protected

Prepare a new cassette

TAPE END!

TAPE!

PROTECTION!

Slow

Change to a new cassette

Insert a tape

Change to a new cassette or release the tape record

protection

Slow

Camcorder has a mechanical fault

1. Eject the cassette tape.

2. Set to off

3. Detach the battery.

4. Restart the camcorder

If problem continues, contact your local service

representative.

Slow

Moisture condensation

See page 9

Insert a memory card

Change to a new memory card or delete recorded

images

NO CARD!

CARD FULL!

No memory card is inserted

Not enough space for saving

images

Slow

There are no images recorded to

play

Record a new still image

NO IMAGE!

Slow

The image file has an error

Memory card is formatted by other

device or has error in system folder

The Memory Card needs to format.

Delete the image or format the memory card

Format the memory card using the Camcorder menu

FILE ERROR!

CARD ERROR!

Slow

Format a Memory Card. (see page 135)

NOT FORMATTED !

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Troubleshooting

✤

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized service center/personnel.

Symptom

No power is supplied

Possible Causes

The power is not connected properly

The battery is dead

Measure

Connect the AC adapter properly, page 22

Replace the dead battery pack

The battery is too cold

Viewfinder is on.

Warm up the battery or move to warmer place

Close the viewfinder

LCD screen is blank

DATE/TIME is wrong

Cannot Record a video

Multi-AV cable is connected

Display option is turned off

The DATE/TIME is not set

The built-in clock battery is exhausted

Remove the cable

Press the DISPLAY button to bring back OSD

Set the DATE/TIME, page 35

Replace the Lithium ion battery for built-in clock, page 21

Protection tab is set to “SAVE”

Power switch is set to PLAY

Cancel the protection, page 38

Set the Power Switch to REC

Power switch is set to

Focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to manual mode

Recording was done in a dark place

(CAMERA)

Set the Mode Dial to (Movie) mode

Set focus to AUTO

Use flash or light the location

Lens is covered with condensation

Cassette is in wrong position

The battery is exhausted

Clear the lens and check the focus

Insert the cassette tape properly, page 38

Charge the battery or use AC adapter

Insert the memory card properly, page 83

Cassette tape will not load properly

The memory card will not load

properly

Memory card is in wrong position

Something fills in the memory card slot Clear the memory card slot

Color balance of image is not

natural

White balance adjustment is required

Set proper white balance, page 57, 119

Digital zoom does not work

Files stored in the memory card

cannot be deleted

Digital special effect is applied

Memory card is protected

File is protected

Turn off the digital special effects. page 64

Remove the memory card's protection tab

Remove file protection, page 133

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes

Measure

Images on the LCD screen appear

dark

Ambient light is too bright

Ambient temperature is too low

Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD

Low temperatures might produce a dark LCD display.

This is not a malfunction.

Rear of the LCD screen is hot

Prolonged use of LCD screen

Power switch is set to REC

Close the LCD screen to turn if off, or turn your device off

to cool down.

Set the Power switch to PLAY

Play, rewind and fast forwarding do

not work

Memory card cannot be played back Power switch is set to PLAY Mode

(Camera mode)

Set the Power switch to

Mode Dial to (Play) Mode

(CAMERA) Mode and set the

No image is taken when PHOTO is

fully pressed

Not enough free memory space is

remained

Memory card is formatted by different

devices

Delete files from the memory card

Format the memory card

Built-in flash will not fire

Flash is forced to cancel

Focus is set to infinity

AE lock is enabled

Select different flash mode, page 108

Select AUTO, EASYQ, or different MF distance, page 110

Turn off the AE lock

Recording moving images

Continuous shot option is turned on

Bracket shooting is enabled

Flash is not available for moving images

Turn off the continuous shot

Turn off the AEB, page 123

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Specifications

Model Name

SC-D6550

Camcorder System

Video Signal

NTSC

Video Recording System

Audio Recording System

Usable Cassette

Tape Speed

Tape Recording Time

FF/REW time

2 Rotary heads, Helical Scanning System

Rotary heads, PCM system

Digital Video tape: 0.25 inch (6.35mm) MiniDV cassette

SP: approx. 0.74 inch/s(18.81mm/s), LP: approx. 0.5 inch/s(12.56mm/s)

SP: 60 minutes, LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM60)

Approx. 180 sec (when using DVM60)

General

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

Format

MiniDV

JPEG (DCF)

Dimension (WxHxD)

Weight (Net)

60.5 X 77 X 125 (mm) / 2.4 X 3.0 X 4.9 (inches)

440 g / 9.7 lb (Except the Lithium lon Battery Pack and Tape)

4.3W (LCD on) / 4.0W (CVF on) for recordings

DC 8.4V, LI-Ion Battery pack: 7.4V

Lithium-Ion battery pack, Power supply (100V ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)

Omni-directional Stereo condenser microphone

Power Consumption

Power Source

Power Source Type

Built-in Microphone

LCD screen

Size

2.5”

Pixel

112K, Trans Reflective

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

88%

LCD Frame Coverage

Bright / Color Adjust

Rotation Angle

Mirror

YES / YES

90 + 270 deg

YES

Viewfinder

Display Device

Size

Color

0.3”

Pixel

Diopter Adjust

123K

YES

• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.

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Specifications

Lens

CAMCORDER

10x

900x

2.4 ~ 24mm

1.8 / 2.4

Variable 4 step

Wide Macro

CAMCORDER

1/6” Charge Coupled Device

680K / 340K

CAMERA

12x

7.7 ~ 23.1mm

2.8 / 4.9

1 step

Not Available

1.6~31.5 inches (Wide), 11.8~31.5 inches (Tele)

CAMERA

1/2.5” Charge Coupled Device

5.25M/5.1M

YES

Optical Zoom Ratio

Digital Zoom Ratio

Focal Length (f)

F. No (Wide / Tele)

Zooming Speed

Filter Diameter

Macro

CCD

Size

Pixel (Max / Effective)

Flash

Image Stabilizer

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

Shutter Speed (Auto)

Manual Shutter Speed

Auto White Balance

Metering

DIS

YES / YES

2 ~ 1/2,000

Night Scene Mode, 15 ~ 1/2,000

YES

YES / YES

1/60 ~ 1/10,000

1/60 ~ 1/10,000 8 step

YES

TTL Automatic, 31.5 inch ~ infinity

Connectors

Video output

S-VIDEO output

Audio output

DV input / output

USB output

1 Vp-p (75Ω terminated)

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω C: 0.2861 Vp-p, 75Ω

7.5 dBs(600Ω terminated)

4-pin IEEE1394

Mini-B type

External MIC

Ø 3.5 stereo

Others

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

0 ~ 42°C / 32 ~ 104°F

-20 ~ 60°C / -4 ~ 140°F

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Index

image size ...................................................................................................87

- A -

- L -

Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 74

Audio Mode..................................................................................................53

LCD .............................................................................................................34

Lithium battery ............................................................................................21

- B -

- M -

BLC .............................................................................................................48

Macro ..................................................................................................46, 112

Memory Stick...............................................................................................82

MF/AF .................................................................................................56, 110

MPEG Playback .......................................................................................106

MPEG Recording ......................................................................................104

MPEG Size ................................................................................................104

- C -

Cassette ......................................................................................................38

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...............................................144

Clock Set .....................................................................................................30

Continuous Shot ........................................................................................124

- D -

- O -

Date/Time.....................................................................................................35

Delete ........................................................................................................102

Demonstration ............................................................................................33

Digital Zoom.........................................................................................66, 126

DIS ..............................................................................................................59

DSE ...........................................................................................................122

OSD ................................................................................................25, 26, 27

- P -

PHOTO .......................................................................................................67

Playback .....................................................................................................68

Power Source ............................................................................................. 22

Power Switch ..............................................................................................22

Print Mark...................................................................................................141

Program AE ................................................................................................61

Protect .......................................................................................................133

- E -

EASY.Q Mode............................................................................................. 42

- F -

Fade In and Out ..........................................................................................47

File Number .................................................................................................85

Flash ..........................................................................................................108

Focus ..................................................................................................56, 107

Folders and Files ........................................................................................84

- Q -

Quick Review ............................................................................................100

- R -

Rec Mode.....................................................................................................52

Remote Control ...........................................................................................19

- H -

- S -

Hand Strap ..................................................................................................20

Search .........................................................................................................67

Shutter Speed & Exposure .........................................................................55

Slide Show ..................................................................................................99

- I -

IEEE1394 ....................................................................................................76

Image Quality ..............................................................................................86

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Index

Speaker .......................................................................................................69

SPOT-AE ...................................................................................................114

- T -

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................147

TV Display ..................................................................................................36

- U -

USB .............................................................................................................78

- V -

Viewfinder ...................................................................................................37

Viewing Still images ....................................................................................98

- W -

White Balance .....................................................................................57, 119

Wind Cut .....................................................................................................54

WL.Remote..................................................................................................92

- Z -

ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................................44

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Warranty (SEA users only)

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 its option.

All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location

nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

Labor

90 days carry-in

Parts

1 year

On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.

The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.

It must be presented to the authorized service center.

EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)

This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line

voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.

Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty.

Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.

This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is

valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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Memo

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THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

SERVICE DIVISION

400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856

Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG

(1-800-726-7864)

*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page

http://www.samsung.com

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