Samsung SCD 5000 User Manual

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THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

ELECTRONICS

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.samsungusa.com

AD68-00655B(01)

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying

this product.

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug

to wide slot and fully insert.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:

7. WATER AND MOISTURE:

All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the CAMCORDER is operated.

Do not use this CAMCORDER near water;

for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry

tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or lake.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

8. ACCESSORIES:

Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table. The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury

to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit.

3. HEED WARNINGS:

All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended

by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. Any mounting

of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause

the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

5. CLEANING:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

6. ATTACHMENTS:

Do not use attachments not recommended by the CAMCORDER

product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

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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.

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.

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.

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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14. LIGHTNING:

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning

storm o 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

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.

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

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

do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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:

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

should be use.

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.

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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.

- 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.

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.

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Contents

Start

Precautions on Camcorder Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Notes and Safety Instructions

Getting to Know Your Device

Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Basic Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Front & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Left side View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Right & Top View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Rear & Bottom View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER Modes) .................................................................................................................................. 21

OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA / M.PLAY Modes) ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Preparation

How to use the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Battery Installation for the Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Self Record using the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Hand strap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Shoulder strap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type ......................................................................................................... 28

Battery Level Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

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Setting to CAMCORDER / CAMERA modes ............................................................................................................................................................ 30

Setting the Power Switch .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Adjusting the LCD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Using the VIEWFINDER ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the Focus .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Functions

Using MENU ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Setting menu items ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Setting the Camcorder to REC, TAPE PLAY, MEMORY PLAY modes .............................................................................................................. 39

Availability of Functions in CAMCORDER Mode. ............................................................................................................................................... 40

CLOCK SET ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

WL.REMOTE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

DEMONSTRATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

DATE/TIME ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

TV DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

EASY Mode (for Beginners) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Auto Focusing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Manual Focusing .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ........................................................................................................................................................... 48

Zooming In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................. 49

To select the CAMCORDER mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Making Your First Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Record Search (REC SEARCH) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Hints for Stable Image Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................ 53

Recording with the LCD Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Recording with the Viewfinder .............................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................ 54

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Setting PROGRAM AE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMCORDER Mode .......................................................................................................................... 57

Digital Zoom in CAMCORDER Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 58

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 59

DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMCORDER Mode ......................................................................................................................... 60

Selecting a Digital effect in CAMCORDER Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 61

REC MODE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

AUDIO MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

WIND CUT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Setting the Quick Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 67

SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) .................................................................................................................................................................. 68

BLC (Back Light Compensation) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 69

Fade In and Out ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70

To Start Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ................................................................................................................................................ 70

Audio Dubbing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Dubbing Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Dubbed Audio Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

PHOTO Image Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 73

Searching for a PHOTO Picture ......................................................................................................................................................................... 73

NITE PIX (0 Lux Recording) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

POWER NITE PIX .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

Various Recording Techniques ................................................................................................................................................................................. 76

Playback

Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77

Playback on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 77

Playback on a TV Monitor .................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................................... 77

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Connecting to a TV which has No Audio and Video Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................ 78

Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Various Functions while in PLAYER Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Playback Pause .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Slow Playback (Forward) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 80

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

Transferring usingIEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections .................................................................................................................... 81

Connecting to a DV Device .................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

Connecting to a PC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

System Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Recording with a DV Connection Cable ............................................................................................................................................................... 82

Using the CAMERA

MEMORY STICK ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83

Memory Stick Functions........................................................................................................................................................................................ 83

Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................. 84

Inserting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................................. 84

Ejecting the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Structure of the Folders and Files on the Memory Stick.............................................................................................................................................85

MEMORY FILE NUMBER ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86

Basic Picture-Taking

Taking Your First Picture ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 87

Viewing Still Images .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88

To View a Single image ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 88

To View a Slide Show ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 89

Quick Review ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 90

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Advanced Techniques

FOCUS LOCK ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Digital Zoom in CAMERA Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................... 93

MACRO Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

CONT. SHOT (Continuous Shot) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 95

Using the FLASH ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

FLASH SELECT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 97

WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMERA Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 98

DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMERA Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 99

Selecting a Digital effect in CAMERA Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 100

SPOT-AE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 101

NIGHT SCENE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 102

Selecting the Image Quality .................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Select the Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Number of images on the Memory Stick .......................................................................................................................................................... 103

Selecting the Image Size ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 104

Select the Image Size ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 104

Memory Stick and Image Resolutions .............................................................................................................................................................. 105

MPEG REC ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 106

MPEG PB ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 107

MPEG SIZE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 108

Copying Still Images from a Cassette to the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................. 109

Marking Images for Printing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 110

Protection from Accidental Erasure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 111

Deleting Still images ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 112

Formatting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................................. 114

Attention ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 114

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image. ......................................................................................................................................... 115

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USB Interface

116

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 116

Installing the DVC Media 5.0 Program ......................................................................................................................................................................117

Maintenance

119

After Finishing a Recording ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder................................................................................................................................................................ 120

Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................................................................................................................................. 120

Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................ 121

Power Sources ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Color System ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Troubleshooting

122

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 122

Self Diagnosis Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 122

Moisture Condensation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 123

Specifications

INDEX

125

126

128

Warranty

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Precautions on Camcorder Care

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Please note the following precautions for use:

Please keep your device in a safe place. This device contains a lens that can be damaged by shock. Keep away from the reach

of the children.

✤

Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction.

Do not aim the device at the sun while looking through the viewfinder; this may cause permanent damage to your eyes.

To avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands.

Do not use the flash close to another's eyes. The flash emits a strong light that may cause damage similar to direct sunlight on

one's eyesight.

✤

If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service facility. Disassembling

the device yourself may cause irrecoverable damage which will be difficult to repair.

Clean the body with a dry, soft cloth. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for removing stains. Do not use

any type of solvent, especially benzenes, as they may seriously damage the finish.

✤

Keep your device away from rain and saltwater. After using, clean the device. Saltwater may cause the parts to corrode.

For better quality, please use CAMERA mode when taking still images. (CAMERA mode image quality is better than

CAMCORDER mode.)

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Quick Start

✤

This device provides a variety of functions because it is a Camcorder and Digital Still Camera in one system.

Please read this manual thoroughly.

✤

Before using the device, install the accessories in the following order:

1. Install the battery pack.

2. Insert the Memory Stick into the slot.

3. Charge the battery pack by connecting the power cable to the camcorder.

4. Set your device to CAMCORDER mode or CAMERA mode by

flipping the lens body block.

5. Set the Power Switch to proposed position.

6. When finished, set the Power Switch to OFF.

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

REC

REV

FWD

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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.

180¡

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

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

5. Recording with the LCD screen closed.

180¡

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Notices Regarding COPYRIGHT

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause moisture condensation to form inside the camcorder.

For Example:

When you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)

When you take the camcorder from a cool place to a hot place (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

2. When the

(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder in a dry, warm room with the cassette

compartment opened and the battery removed, for at least two hours.

Notes Regarding the 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, saltwater, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may be

damaged.

A malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot always be repaired.

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Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not

operating it.

If your device is in CAMCORDER mode with a tape installed, and it is left in

STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes it will automatically

turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place.

Dropping the battery pack may damage it.

A brand new battery pack will not be charged.

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

It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when recording for

long periods, because the LCD uses up more battery power.

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

The batteries need to be dealt with as chemical waste.

* Be careful not to drop the battery when you release it

Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning

To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If the picture is distorted, 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).

Over-rotating of the LENS body block may damage it.

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 the viewfinder.

Notes Regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD

1. The LCD display has been manufactured using high-precision tech-

nology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color)

that appear on the LCD display.

These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any

way.

2. When you use the LCD display 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 monitor.

Notes Regarding the Hand Strap

To ensure a steady picture during 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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Getting to Know Your Device

Features

•

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.

•

Unique Style & Free Style Shooting

An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a CAMCORDER and a CAMERA by using a revolving

Lens Body Block.

•

High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing a 4.13 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2272 X 1704 is possible.

Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 800X (CAMCORDER mode) or 6X (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.

Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

The EIS compensates for any shaking that occurs when the camera is handheld, reducing unstable images particularly at

high magnification.

•

Various Digital Effects

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

Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for a bright background behind the 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.

NITE PIX / NIGHT SCENE

The NITE PIX or NIGHT SCENE function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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

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Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder

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

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

(AD43-00112A, AD43-00113A)

2. AC Power Adapter

(AD44-00065A)

3. AC cord

(AD39-00076A)

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC Cord

4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable

5. Instruction Manual

4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable

(AD39-00099A)

5. Instruction Book

(AD68-000655B)

6. Lithium battery

(AD43-10130H)

6. Lithium Battery for Remote Control.

(TYPE: CR2025)

7. Shoulder Strap

8. USB Cable

9. Software CD

(AD46-00063A)

7. Shoulder strap

(AD72-00050A)

8. USB cable

(AD39-00073A)

9. Software CD

10.Remote Control

11.Memory Stick

12. Tripod Adaptor

10. Remote Control

(AD59-00100A)

11. Memory Stick

(1109-001222)

12. Tripod Adapter

(AD97-06770A)

START/STOP

F.ADV

STILL

ZERO MEM.

PHOTO

REW/RPS

A.DUB

PLA

FF/FPS

STOP

SELF TIMER

SLOW

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Front & Left View

1. Internal MIC

8. Nite Pix

7. Slow Shutter

2. Memory Stick Slot

3. Remote Sensor

6. Battery release button

5. Battery

4. Lens

1. Internal MIC

5. Battery

2. Memory Stick Slot

3. Remote Control Sensor

4. Lens

6. Battery release button

7. Slow Shutter

8. Nite Pix

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Left Side View

11. Rotation Release Button

14. Flash

13. NIGHT SCENE Button

12. MACRO Button

10. TFT LCD Screen

9.Focus Adjust Knob

1. Display

2. MF/AF

8. MENU Dial

3. PB zoom

7. MENU Button

4. Easy Button

5. External MIC / Earphone

6. Hook for handstrap

1. Display

8. MENU Dial

2. MF/AF

9. Focus Adjust knob

10. TFT LCD Screen

11. Rotation Release Button

12. MACRO Button

13. NIGHT SCENE Button

14. Flash

3. PB Zoom

4. Easy Button

5. External MIC / Earphone

6. Hook for handstrap

7. MENU Button

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Getting to Know Your Device

Right & Top View

5. Zoom Lever

1. PHOTO button

2. Viewfinder

6. Memory Stick Slot

3. START/STOP button

4. Power switch

1. Photo Button

2. Viewfinder

4. Power switch

5. Zoom Lever

3. Start/Stop Button

6. Memory Stick Slot

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Getting to Know Your Device

Rear & Bottom View

1. Function Button

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

MEMO

13. TAPE EJECT

12. Tripod Receptacle

REC

DELETE

REV

FWD

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

14. RESET button

2. Speaker

MEMORY

REC

DELETE

11. MACRO Button

8. AV/S-Video

REV

FWD

3. Hook for shoulder strap

4. DV Jack

5. USB Jack

7. DC Jack

10. Night Scene Button

9. FLASH

6. Charging Indicator

1. Function Button

4. DV Jack

5. USB Jack

TAPE PLAY

REC

EASY

MEMORY PLAY

MULTI

6. Charging Indicator

7. DC Jack

: (REW)

: (FF)

REC SEARCH –

REC SEARCH +

FADE

REV

8. AV/S-Video

FWD

9. FLASH

: (PLAY/STILL)

: (STOP)

SLIDE SHOW

SPOT AE

10. Night Scene Button

11. MACRO Button

12. Tripod Receptacle

13. TAPE EJECT

14. RESET button

BLC

2. Speaker

3. Hook for the shoulder strap

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Getting to Know Your Device

Remote Control

12. TELE (F.ADV -)

11. WIDE (F.ADV +)

1. START / STOP

START/STOP

PHOTO

F.ADV

STILL

10. ZERO MEMORY

(STILL)

ZERO MEM.

(PLAY)

3. PHOTO

REW/RPS

A.DUB

PLAY

STOP

FF/FPS

(FF) / FPS

(REW) / RPS

5. A.DUB

SELF TIMER

SLOW

7. SELF TIMER

(STOP)

1. START / STOP

2. (STILL)

3. PHOTO

7. SELF TIMER

(FF) / FPS

(PLAY)

5. A.DUB

6. (STOP)

(REW) / RPS

10. ZERO MEMORY

11. WIDE (F.ADV +)

12. TELE (F.ADV -)

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Getting to Know Your Device

OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER Modes)

1. Battery Level (See page 29)

2. Easy Mode (See pages 46)

3. Slow Shutter (See pages 68)

4. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (See page 60)

5. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (See page 69)

6. Program AE (See page 55)

7. White Balance Mode (See page 57)

8. Manual Focus (See page 47)

9. POWER NITE PIX (See page 75)

10. Zoom Position (See page 48)

11. Shutter Speed and EXPOSURE (See page 67)

12. NITE PIX (See page 74)

OSD in CAMCORDER mode

25 24

REC

EASY

min

MIRROR

TAPE

BLC

bit

NITE PIX

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

ZOOM

EXPOSURE

SHUTTER

13. DATE / TIME (See page 44)

14. USB (See page 116)

15. WL.REMOTE (See page 42)

16. WIND CUT (See page 64)

17. Audio recording mode (See page 63)

18. Message Line

OSD in TAPE PLAY mode

19. Zero Memory Indicator (See page 80)

20. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

21. Tape Counter

SOUND

[

]

min

TAPE

bit

22. Operating Mode

23. Record Speed Mode (See page 62)

24. PHOTO Mode (See page 73)

25. Self Recording and Waiting Timer (See page 24)

26. EIS (See page 59)

VOL.

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27. Audio Playback Channel (See page 72)

28. Volume Control (See page 34)

29. DV IN (DV data transfer mode) (See page 82)

30. DEW (See page 11)

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Getting to Know Your Device

OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA/M.PLAY Modes)

1. Battery Level (See page 27)

2. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (See page 99)

3. SPOT AE Mode (See page 101)

4. Focus Area

OSD in CAMERA mode

21 15 14 13 12

5. White Balance Mode (See page 98)

6. Manual Focus (See page 57)

7. NIGHT SCENE (See page 102)

8. FLASH Mode (See page 97)

9. MACRO Mode (See page 95)

10. Image Size (See page 104)

SUNSET

NIGHT SCENE

11. Image Counter

- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.

12. CARD (MEMORY STICK) Indicator

13. Image Recording and Loading Indicator

14. Image Quality (See page 103)

15. Focus (See page 91)

16. SLIDE SHOW (See page 89)

17. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (See page 111)

18. Print Mark (See page 110)

OSD in M.PLAY mode

SLIDE

19. Message Line

20. Folder number-file number (See page 85)

21. Continuous Shot (See page 95)

MEMORY STICK

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Getting to Know Your Device

Turning the OSD ON/OFF (On Screen Display)

✤

Turning OSD ON/OFF

Press the DISPLAY button.

- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function ON and OFF.

- When you turn the OSD OFF,

In CAMCORDER / CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always

displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF. The key input is displayed

for 3 seconds then turned off.

In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button, the function is displayed

on the OSD for 3 seconds before it disappears.

✤

Turning the DATE/TIME ON/OFF

- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF.

- To turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME

mode. (See page 50)

- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (See page 65)

(only in CAMCORDER / CAMERA mode)

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Preparation

How to use the Remote Control

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

START/STOP

PHOTO

.ADV

START/STOP

PHOTO

.ADV

STILL

ZERO MEM.

REW/RPS

A.DUB

PLA

FF/FPS

REW/RPS

A.DUB

PLA

FF/FPS

✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :

STOP

SELF TIMER

SLOW

STOP

SELF TIMER

SLOW

You purchase the camcorder.

The remote control doesn’t work.

✤ Make sure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.

✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

Self Timer Recording and Photography Using the Remote Control

START/STOP

PHOTO

.ADV

STILL

PLAY

STOP

ZERO MEM.

Self

Timer

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

automatically in 10 seconds.

REW/RPS

A.DUB

FF/FPS

SELF TIMER

SLOW

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER or CAMERA mode.

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

viewfinder.

3. Press the START/STOP button or the PHOTO Button to start the timer.

After 10 seconds, recording or photography begins.

Press START/STOP again when you want to stop recording.

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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 recording.

The hand strap enables you to :

Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.

Press the Zoom START/STOP, and PHOTO button without having to change the position of your hand.

Hand Strap

a. Pull the Hand Strap cover open and release the Hand Strap.

b. Adjust its length and stick it back into the Hand Strap cover.

c. Close the Hand Strap cover.

Shoulder Strap

The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete

safety.

1. Insert the end of strap into the Shoulder Strap hook on the camcorder.

Insert the other end of strap into the ring inside the hand strap.

2. Thread each end into the buckle, adjust the length of the strap and then

pull it tight in the buckle.

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Preparation

Connecting a Power Source

There are two types of power sources that can be connected to your camcorder.

The AC Power Adapter with the 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.

Note

The plug and wall socket type may differ according to

your country of residence.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the

camcorder.

4. Set the camcorder to different modes by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to

REC, TAPE PLAY, MEMORY PLAY modes.

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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 device.

2. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord and connect the AC

cord to a wall socket.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder.

4. Turn the Camera power switch to OFF, and the charging indicator

will start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.

Blinking time

Charging rate

Less than 50%

Once per second

Twice per second

50% ~ 75%

Three times per second

75% ~ 90%

90 ~ 100%

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 if it is left connected to the camcorder.

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.

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Preparation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type.

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

✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time

Battery

Continuous recording time

Charging

time

LCD ON

EVF ON

Approx.

1hr 20min

Approx.

58min

Approx.

1hr 2min

SB-L70G

Approx.

1hr 40min

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

1hr 40min

SB-L110G

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 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, even when it is fully recharged.

✤

Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example).

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 fire or overheating.

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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 (flickers)

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

✤ Please refer to the table on page 28 for approximate continuous recording times.

✤ The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

The recording time becomes very short 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 temperature and environmental conditions may differ from this when

you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the

approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions.

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Preparation

Setting to CAMCORDER / CAMERA modes

✤ This device switches between the DVC (Digital Video Camcorder) mode and the DSC (Digital Still Camera) mode by

revolving the Lens Body Block.

✤ Switching between CAMCORDER/CAMERA Modes

✤

To set your device to CAMERA Mode from CAMCORDER Mode: Rotate the Lens Body Block 180° counterclockwise

while pressing the Rotation Release Button (Left View).

* Follow the (

) mark printed on the LENS body block when rotating it.

✤

To set your device to CAMCORDER Mode from CAMERA Mode: Rotate the Lens Body Block 180° clockwise while

pressing the Rotation Release Button (Left View).

* To rotate the LENS body block safely, please wait for the lens to shut after rotating 90°. After lens is shut, rotate the

LENS body block further.

* Follow the (

) mark printed on the LENS body block when rotating it.

Warning

✤

Do not rotate the lens body block by force, or without pressing the Release button. It may break the device.

Rotating the Lens Body Block while power is being supplied may stop recording and cause problems with the device.

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Preparation

Setting the Power Switch

✤ Use the Power Switch to select the working modes of the device.

✤

REC mode: Record onto a tape or store images on the Memory Stick.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

DELETE

REC

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

OFF: Turn the device off. To recharge the battery, connect the power

cable while the Power Switch is set to OFF.

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

DELETE

REC

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

TAPE PLAY (PLAYER) mode: Play and edit the recorded tape.

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

DELETE

REC

MEMORY PLAY (M.PLAY) mode: View and edit images and motion

clips stored on the Memory Stick.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

DELETE

REC

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Preparation

Adjusting the LCD

✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to

view what you are recording and play back directly.

✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors), you can

adjust ;

✤

BRIGHT ADJUST

COLOR ADJUST

1. Set the POWER switch to REC mode.

✤

In PLAYER mode, you can only setup the LCD while the tape is playing.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

2. Open the LCD screen. The LCD switches on.

3. Press the MENU button.

OFF

DELETE

REC

REV

FWD

4. Turn the MENU DIAL so that VIEWER is highlighted and then

press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

VIEWER SET

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

5. Turn the MENU DIAL so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted.

6. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu.

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

7. Turn the MENU DIAL so that it highlights the menu item you want to

adjust (BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOR ADJUST).

CAMCORDER REC MODE

VIEWER SET

LCD ADJUST

BRIGHT ADJUST . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

COLOR ADJUST . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

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Preparation

8. Press the MENU DIAL.

✤

Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST.

You can set the values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 0 ~ 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 0 ~ 35.

✤

9. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

Using the VIEWFINDER

✤ The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open.

Adjusting the Focus

Use the focus adjustment knob on the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture.

(refer to diagram)

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Preparation

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY

✤✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.

✤✤ The adjustment method is the same as is used while in CAMERA mode. (See page 32)

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

The Speaker only works in PLAYER mode.

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

MEMOR

✤

When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from

the built-in Speaker.

OFF

Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in PLAYER mode.

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

on the camcorder.

REC

REV

FWD

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to PLAYER mode.

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

3. Once the tape is in play and you hear sound, use the MENU DIAL to adjust the volume.

✤

A Volume Level display will appear on the LCD.

Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 0 to 19. You will not hear

any sound when the volume is set on 0.

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

<3-2>

✤

: 2

: 4

min

Notes

✤

When the cable is connected to the A/V jack, you cannot hear sound from the speaker and

cannot adjust the volume.

You can hear sound from the speaker by removing the connected cable from the A/V jack

VOL.

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]

. 1

. 2

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Functions

Using MENU

✤ Use the MENU button to change or select recording settings and Hardware functions.

✤ MENU instructions are displayed both on the LCD and the viewfinder. It is easier to manipulate your device using the LCD.

SUB MENU

CLOCK SET

Functions

Page

Setting the Time

WL.REMOTE

REC.LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUT. SOUND

DEMO

Using the Remote Control

Record Indicator

INITIAL

Play Various Sound Effects

Sound Effect for the Photo button

Demonstration

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

Selecting the Storage Media for Camcorder mode

Selecting the Recording Speed

Selecting the Image Stabilizing Function

Selecting Digital Zoom in CAMCORDER Mode

Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function

Setting White Balance of CAMCORDER Mode

Setting special effects in CAMCORDER Mode

Selecting Sound Quality for Recording

Removing Screen Noise

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

DSE SELECT

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

AV IN/OUT

RECORD

SET

CAMCORDER

Selecting AV in/out

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Functions

SUB MENU

PHOTO SEARCH

Functions

Searching Pictures recorded in TAPE

Copying Pictures from TAPE onto the Memory Stick

Selecting the Audio playback channel

Continuous Shot

Page

PLAY

SET

CAMCORDER

PHOTO COPY

109

AUDIO SELECT

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

Selecting White Balance in CAMERA Mode

Selecting Digital Zoom in CAMERA Mode

Setting special effects in CAMERA mode

Selecting Storage Media to MPEG playback

Selecting Image Quality

CAMERA

DSE SELECT

M.PLAY SELECT

107

103

104

108

110

111

QUALITY

SIZE

PHOTO SET

Selecting Image Resolution

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

Selecting MPEG Resolution

MEMORY

Printing Images

Preventing Accidental Erasure

File Naming Options

DELETE

Deleting Files

112

114

FORMAT

Formatting the Memory Stick

Setting the brightness and Color Tones of the LCD

Setting the Date and Time

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

VIEWER

Selecting TV out

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Functions

Setting menu items

Available mode

SUB MENU

CLOCK SET

REC

TAPE PLAY

MEMORY RECORD

MEM.PLAY

✤

WL.REMOTE

REC.LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUT. SOUND

DEMO

INITIAL

✤

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

✤

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

DSE SELECT

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

AV IN/OUT

RECORD

SET

CAMCORDER

✤

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Functions

Available mode

SUB MENU

PHOTO SEARCH

REC

TAPE PLAY

MEMORY RECORD

MEM.PLAY

✤

PLAY

SET

CAMCORDER

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO SELECT

✤

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

CAMERA

DSE SELECT

M.PLAY SELECT

✤

QUALITY

SIZE

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

✤

MEMORY

✤

DELETE

FORMAT

✤

LCD ADJUST

VIEWER

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

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Functions

Setting the Camcorder to REC, TAPE PLAY, MEMORY PLAY modes

✤✤

1. Press the MENU button.

2. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are

currently adjusting.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to move between items and press the MENU DIAL to select and activate

an item.

4. You can exit Menu mode by pressing the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

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Functions

✤

Availability of Functions in CAMCORDER Mode.

Digital

special

effects

Requested

Mode

Digital functions

NITE PIX

Operating

Mode

PHOTO

(TAPE)

SLOW

EIS

D.ZOOM

SHUTTER

✤

EIS

D.ZOOM

PHOTO

✤

SLOW SHUTTER

Digital Special Effects

NITE PIX

✤

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

✤ : You can not change the requested mode.

: The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work.

(The data input while operating will be backed up)

Notes

✤

When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an , that item cannot be activated.

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

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Functions

✤

CLOCK SET

✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMCORDER or CAMERA modes.

✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto the tape and Memory Stick.

Before recording or taking photos, please set the DATE/TIME.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CLOCK SET

1. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMCORDER WL. REMOTE

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUT. SOUND

DEMO

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the MENU DIAL.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to select CLOCK SET from the sub-menu.

4. Press the MENU DIAL to enter SETTING mode.

✤

A blinking item indicates the item can be changed. The year will blink first.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL SET

5. Using the MENU DIAL, change the year setting.

CLOCK SET

SET TIME!

WL.REMOTE

6. Press the MENU DIAL.

RECORD LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

✤

The month will blink.

- - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

7. Using the MENU DIAL, change the month setting.

8. Press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

✤

The day will blink.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

9. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure for setting the year and

month.

10.Press the MENU DIAL after setting the minutes.

1 0 : 0 0 AM

O C T. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

✤

The word COMPLETE! will appear, and a few seconds later, the menu screen will

automatically return to the sub menu.

11.To exit, press the MENU button.

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Functions

✤

WL.REMOTE

✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMCORDER or CAMERA modes.

✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use in CAMCORDER and CAMERA

modes.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CLOCK SET

CAMCORDER WL. REMOTE

1. Press the MENU button.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUT. SOUND

DEMO

✤

The menu list will appear.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the MENU DIAL.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to select WL.REMOTE from the sub-menu.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL SET

4. Press the MENU DIAL to enable or disable the remote control.

The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you press the MENU DIAL.

CLOCK SET

WL.REMOTE

SET TIME!

RECORD LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

✤

If you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon will blink

for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD.

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Functions

✤

DEMONSTRATION

✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use

them more easily.

✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMCORDER mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.

✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode is switched OFF.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CLOCK SET

CAMCORDER WL. REMOTE

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

REC LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUT. SOUND

DEMO

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL.

4. Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. To activate the DEMONSTRATION, set DEMONSTRATION to ON.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

WL.REMOTE

RECORD LAMP

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

SET TIME!

✤

Press the menu button to quit the menu.

✤

The demonstration will begin.

6. To end the DEMONSTRATION, set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF.

Notes

✤

The DEMONSTRATION function only works when there is no TAPE installed.

The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after

switching to CAMCORDER mode (when no tape is inserted in the camcorder).

If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY) during the DEMONSTRATION mode,

the DEMONSTRATION stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.

✤

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Functions

✤

DATE/TIME

✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMCORDER or CAMERA mode and PLAY modes.

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

1. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the MENU DIAL.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

4. Press the MENU DIAL to select the sub-menu.

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select DATE/TIME mode.

✤

You can choose to display - OFF, DATE, TIME, DATE/TIME

OFF

CAMCORDER REC MODE

VIEWER SET

DATE only

TIME only

DATE & TIME

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

✤

To return to the previous menu, highlight the DATE/TIME in the middle and press the MENU

DIAL.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

CAMCORDER REC MODE

VIEWER SET

DATE / TIME

✤

The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button.

The DATE/TIME will read “- - -” in the following conditions.

DATE

TIME

DATE & TIME

During playback of a blank section of a tape.

If the tape was recorded before setting the DATE/TIME in the Camera’s memory.

When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead.

✤

Before you can use the DATE/TIME function, you must set the Clock.

See CLOCK SET on page 41.

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Functions

✤

TV DISPLAY

✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMCORDER or CAMERA modes.

✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).

✤

OFF: The OSD appears on the LCD screen only.

ON: The OSD appears on the LCD screen, EVF and TV.

Use the DISPLAY button located on the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the

LCD/EVF/TV.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY modes.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

✤

The menu list will appear.

VIEWER

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select TV DISPLAY mode from the list, press the ENTER button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

VIEWER SET

✤

The DISPLAY mode switches between ON/OFF with each push.

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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Functions

EASY Mode (for Beginners)

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

✤

The EASY mode only operates in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.

1. Set the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to OFF and

the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:

✤

Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and EIS (

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

) will be displayed.

✤

However, the DATE/TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set. (See page 44)

STBY

3. Press the START/STOP or PHOTO button to start recording.

EASY

min

✤

Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

4. Press the EASY button again to turn EASY mode off.

✤

The EASY function will not turn off when you are recording.

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

Notes

✤

In EASY mode, certain functions are not available, such as MENU, FADE, BLC, MF/AF.

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

The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and

therefore, they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced.

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Functions

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.

✤ 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.

Auto Focusing

✤ In CAMCORDER Mode, turning on the device will set it to automatic focus . In

CAMERA Mode, pressing the Photo Button halfway down will set the focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following cases 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.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

1. Set the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MF Button.

REC

✤

MF Icon(

) is displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.

✤

Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

4. To return to AF, press the MF Button again.

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Functions

Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM

✤ The Zoom works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.

Zooming In and Out

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

For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.

✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.

✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use

of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time.

1-1

1-2

1. Move the zoom lever slowly for

a gradual zoom, move it faster for

a high-speed zoom.

Your zooming can be monitored on the OSD.

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

3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears

farther away.

TELE

WIDE

Note

You can record a subject that is a minimum of 1 m (about 2.65 feet) away from the lens surface in the TELE position,

or about 10 mm (about 0.5 inch) away in the WIDE position.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.

This may cause a malfunction.

✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes.

1. Connect a power source. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch and open

the cassette door.

The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and

the protection tab toward the top.

3. Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until

it clicks into place.

The cassette is loaded automatically.

4. Close the cassette door.

Close the door completely until you can hear a “click”.

Notes

When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so

that it will not be accidentally erased.

a. SAVE

a. Protecting a Tape :

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

b. Removing the protection from a tape :

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab

back so that it covers the hole.

How to Store a Tape

•

b. REC

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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To select the CAMCORDER mode

✤ You can select either a tape or the Memory Stick as the storage media for motion clips.

✤ Use M.Play mode to view the motion clips stored on the Memory Stick.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL highlight to CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

✤

The sub-menu list will appear.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate REC SELECT, press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

✤

CAMCORDER mode toggles between TAPE and MEMORY with each press.

6. The menu list will disappear.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

TAPE

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

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Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording

Making Your First Recording

1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

(See page 26)

(A battery pack or the AC power adapter)

OFF

✤

Insert a cassette. (See page 49)

REC

2. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power

switch to REC mode.

✤

Open the LCD monitor.

✤

If the protection tab of the cassette is open, the

words STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.

Make sure the image you want to record appears

on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Make sure the battery level indicates that there is

enough remaining power for your expected

recording time.

✤

LAY

APE

EMORY

REC

3. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.

✤

REC is displayed on the LCD.

To stop recording, press the START/STOP button

again.

✤

STBY is displayed on the LCD.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording

When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used,

it will automatically turn off.

To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

This Auto Power Off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search (REC SEARCH)

✤

You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.

REC SEARCH -- enables you to play the recording backwards and

REC SEARCH + enables you to play it forwards, for as long as you keep each

button pressed down.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

REC

DELETE

REV

FWD

✤

If you press the REC SEARCH -- button in STBY mode, your camcorder will play

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

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

MEMORY

Note

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

REC

DELETE

REV

FWD

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Hints for Stable Image Recording

✤ When recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

✤ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the diagram)

Recording with the LCD Monitor

1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2. Place your right elbow against your side.

3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it.

Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4. 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.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5. To view an object through the viewfinder, pull it out until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

Pulling with 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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Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded on the LCD

✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.

✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.

PLAY

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and the Power Switch to PLAY mode.

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

MEMORY

OFF

REC

REV

FWD

2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (See page 49)

3. Open the LCD screen.

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

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

4. Press the

(REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.

REC

DELETE

✤

To stop rewinding, press the (STOP) button.

REV

FWD

✤

The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete.

5. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to start the playback.

You can view the pictures you recorded on the LCD.

To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button.

✤

Notes

✤

You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (See page 77)

Various functions are available in Playback mode. (See page 79)

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✤

PROGRAM AE

✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions.

✤ It gives you creative control over the depth of field.

✤

AUTO Mode

Auto balance between the subject and the background.

To be used in normal conditions.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.

✤

SPORTS Mode (

)

For recording people or objects which are moving quickly.

PORTRAIT Mode (

)

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

PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.

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

✤

SPOTLIGHT Mode (

)

For proper recording 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 S. SPEED(High Shutter Speed) Mode (

)

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

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Setting PROGRAM AE

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

1. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the

MENU DIAL.

3. Select PROGRAM AE from the sub-menu.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

RECORD SET

CAMCORDER REC MODE

4. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PROGRAM AE

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select one of the PROGRAM AE modes.

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

TAPE

AUTO

SPORTS

PORTRAIT

SPOTLIGHT

SAND / SNOW

HIGH S. SPEED

✤

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the Program AE mode you

have selected.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

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✤

WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMCORDER Mode

✤ The WHITE BALANCE function in CAMCORDER mode is a recording function that

preserves the unique color of the object under any recording condition.

✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain high quality color in the

image.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

HOLD ( ) : This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.

INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to indoor ambience.

OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to outdoor ambience.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

^CAC^MCA^OM^RDC^EO^RR^SED^TER REC MOD

RECORD SET

1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu.

^PLI^AN^YI^ST^EI^TAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

✤

RECOR

PLAY

5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu.

6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the WHITE BALANCE function you wish to use.

Press the ENTER button to confirm the WHITE BALANCE function you have selected.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

✤

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

TAPE

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

Notes

✤

While setting NITE PIX to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

RECORD SET

✤

The WHT.BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode.

Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate White Balance.

✤

WHT. BALANCE

✤

If you have set the White Balance and the lighting conditions change, reset the White Balance.

For normal outdoor recording, setting the White Balance to AUTO may provide the best results.

AUTO

HOLD

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

✤

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Digital Zoom in CAMCORDER Mode

✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally.

✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how

much you zoom in on the subject.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (See

page 59)

1. Set the power switch to CAMCODER or CAMERA mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Select D.ZOOM from the sub-menu.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

6. Press the MENU DIAL to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x digital zoom function or

to turn the feature OFF.

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

TAPE

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

RECORD SET

DIGITAL ZOOM

100X

200X

400X

800X

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✤

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

✤ The EIS function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the

camcorder (within reasonable limits).

✤ It provides more stable pictures when:

✤

Recording with the zoom

Recording a small object close-up

Recording and walking at the same time

Recording through the window of a vehicle

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

3. Turn the MENU DIAL highlight to CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

✤

The sub-menu list will appear.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate the EIS function, then press the MENU DIAL.

✤

The EIS menu is changed to ON.

If you do not want to use the EIS function, set the EIS menu to OFF.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

✤

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Note

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

TAPE

✤

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

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✤

DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMCORDER Mode

✤ The DSE function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects.

✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.

✤ There are 9 DSE modes.

a. ART Mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

b. MOSAIC Mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

c. SEPIA Mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

d. NEGA Mode

This mode reverses the colors of the images, creating a negative image.

e. MIRROR Mode

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

f. BLK & WHT Mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

g. EMBOSS Mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

h. CINEMA Mode

This mode covers the upper/lower portions of the screen to create a cinematic effect.

i. MAKE - UP Mode

This mode allows the images to be colored red, green, blue or yellow.

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Selecting a Digital Effect in CAMCORDER Mode

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

2. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

✤

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

The menu list will appear.

PLAY SET

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Select DSE SELECT from the sub-menu.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

6. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

7. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode you wish to use.

✤

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the DSE mode you have selected.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

DSE SELECT

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

12bit

OUT

AV IN/OUT

✤

While setting NITE PIX to ON, the DSE function does not work.

✤

The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

RECORD SET

DSE SELECT

ART

MOSAIC

SEPIA

NEGA

MIRROR

BLK&WHT

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✤

REC MODE

✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMCORDER and PLAY(DV IN) modes.

✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play)

mode.

CAMCORDER REC 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.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

✤

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

✤

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

The menu list will appear.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight REC MODE and press the MENU DIAL.

6. Select REC MODE from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

✤

The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press.

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

TAPE

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

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 between scenes.

Record using SP mode for the best picture and sound quality.

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✤

AUDIO MODE

✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMCORDER mode.

✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit)

CAMCORDER REC MODE

✤

12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

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.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight AUDIO MODE and press the MENU DIAL.

DSE SELECT

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

16bit

OUT

6. Select the AUDIO MODE you wish to use from the menu then press the MENU DIAL.

✤

The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit-16bit with each press of the dial.

AV IN/OUT

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

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✤

WIND CUT

✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMCORDER, and PLAY modes.

✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.

When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight WIND CUT and press the MENU DIAL.

6. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you press the MENU DIAL.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

Notes

DSE SELECT

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

12bit

OUT

✤

Make sure WIND CUT is set to OFF when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as

possible.

AV IN/OUT

Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

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Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu)

✤ Quick Menu is available only in CAMCORDER mode.

✤ Quick Menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR dial.

This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and sub-menus.

✤

DATE/TIME

Each time you select DATE/TIME and press the MENU DIAL, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME -

DATE/TIME - OFF(See page 50).

WL.REMOTE(

Each time you select WL.REMOTE and press the MENU DIAL, the WL.REMOTE is switched to

either enabled ( ) or disabled ( ) .

)

✤

EIS(

)

Each time you select EIS and press the MENU DIAL, the EIS icon is displayed or set to OFF.

DSE(Digital Special Effect) (See page 60)

Each time you select DSE and press the MENU DIAL, the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF.

DSE values will not switch between ON and OFF if they have not been preset in the menu.

✤

PROGRAM AE (See page 55)

Each time you select PROGRAM AE and press the MENU DIAL, you can choose between the preset PROGRAM AE

value and AUTO. You can’t choose between AUTO and the PROGRAM AE value if the value has not been preset in the

regular menu.

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✤

WHT. BALANCE (See page 57)

Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the MENU DIAL, you can choose between

the preset WHT.BALANCE value and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between

AUTO and- WHT.BALANCE value if it has not been preset..

✤

FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (See page 47)

Each time you select FOCUS and press the MENU DIAL, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or

Auto Focus.

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting the (

For more information, see the next chapter.

) icon and pressing the MENU DIAL.

Setting the Quick Menu

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

REC

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to select a function you want and then press

the MENU DIAL to change the values.

REV

FWD

EIS

Notes

MIRROR

DSE

✤

The Quick Menu function will not operate in EASY mode.

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

✤

If you are using the Manual FOCUS(

you cannot use the Quick Menu.

) function,

WL.REMOTE

DATE/TIME

MANUAL FOCUS

SHUTTTER

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

If you want to use the Quick Menu function,

exit the Manual FOCUS( ) mode.

EXPOSURE

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMCORDER mode.

✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.

✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL until you see icon(

) on, and then press the MENU DIAL.

You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

Turn the MENU DIAL to select the item you want and then press the MENU DIAL.

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

EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29.

✤

3. To exit from the setting screen, select the icon(

Notes

) and press the MENU DIAL.

✤

If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with

the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.

If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected,

manual changes are applied first.

✤

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed)

✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed between

s1/30, s1/15, s1/8, and OFF.

4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

Note

✤

When using "SLOW SHUTTER" the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

BLC (Back Light Compensation)

✤ BLC works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background. For example:

✤

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.

* BLC off

* BLC on

✤

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 device to CAMCORDER.

2. Set the power switch to REC mode.

3. Press the BLC(STOP) button.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

✤

Normal - BLC - Normal

REC

✤

BLC enhances the subject.

REV

FWD

Notes

✤

While setting NITE PIX to ON, the BLC function does not work.

The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

Fade In and Out

✤ The FADE function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.

PLAY

✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using

special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a

sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

STBY

0:00:00

TAPE

MEMORY

OFF

✤

REC

To Start Recording

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

REC

0:00:15

1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.

The picture and sound gradually disappear (Fade Out).

2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release

the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture and

sound gradually appear (Fade In).

OFF

REC

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

REC

0:00:15

OFF

To Stop Recording (Using FADE IN / FADE OUT)

REC

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

FADE button. The picture and sound gradually

disappear (fade out).

4. When the picture has disappeared,

press the START/STOP button to stop recording.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

STBY

0:00:20

OFF

✤

REC

Press the FADE button

a. FADE OUT

Gradual disappearance

a. FADE OUT (Approx. 4 seconds)

b. FADE IN (Approx. 4 seconds)

Gradual appearance

b. FADE IN

Release the FADE button

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

Audio Dubbing

✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.

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

✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment.

✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

✤

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

the external MIC input jack on the camcorder.

2. Set the power switch to PLAY mode.

✤

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

external MIC input jack on the camcorder.

3. Press the

be dubbed.

(PLAY/STILL) button and find the time frame of the scene to

PHOTO

REW/RPS

A.DUB

STILL

PLAY

STOP

ZERO MEM.

FF/FPS

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

4. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.

SELF TIMER

SLOW

REC

5. Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control.

REV

FWD

✤

A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD.

The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing.

✤

6. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

(STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

✤

Press the

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

Dubbed Audio Playback

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

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER.

3. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

4. Select PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the sub-menu.

6. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

TAPE PLAY MODE

PLAY SET

CAMCORDER SET

PLAY SET

7. Using the MENU DIAL, select the AUDIO playback channel.

AUDIO SELECT

✤

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO SELECT

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the audio playback channel.

SOUND[1]

SOUND[2]

MIX [1+2]

SOUND1 : play the original sound.

SOUND2 : play the dubbed sound.

MIX(1+2) : play back with SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed.

SOUND1

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

9. Press the

Note

(PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape.

✤

When you playback added sound (SOUND2 or MIX mode), you may experience some loss of sound quality.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

PHOTO Image Recording

1. Press the PHOTO button half way down and hold it.

✤

The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.

If you do not wish to record, release the button.

✤

2. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again.

✤

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

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

Note

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

To take a quick photo, press the PHOTO button all the way down. The still picture is recorded

for 6-7 seconds.

Searching for a PHOTO Picture

✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in TAPE PLAY mode.

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

✤

Press the MENU button.

The MENU list will appear.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

3. Select PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

4. Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

PLAY SET

PB DSE SELECT

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

5. Search for the PHOTO using the

(FF) and

(REW) buttons.

✤

The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching.

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

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND1

✤

6. To exit, press the

(STOP) button.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

NITE PIX (0 Lux Recording)

✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON.

✤

(NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor.

The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically.

3. To cancel the NITE PIX function, slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF.

Notes

✤

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

If you use the NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day),

the recorded picture may be tinted green.

✤

While in NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

POWER NITE PIX

✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX function.

✤ POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds on the LCD if you press the SLOW SHUTTER button when the NITE PIX

switch is turned on.

✤ When you work in POWER NITE PIX mode, the POWER NITE PIX icon appears on the LCD continuously.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Turn on the NITE PIX switch, and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

3. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set the shutter speed. The SLOW SHUTTER function

enables you to record a subject more brightly.

STBY

4. When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

min

S1/30

5. To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function, press the SLOW SHUTTER button until it is set to

“ OFF ” and then turn off the NITE PIX switch.

POWER NITE PIX

Notes

✤

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

If you use the POWER NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may

contain unnatural colors.

✤

In POWER NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

When the subject is too bright, it is better to press the SLOW SHUTTER button (S1/8 ✤ S1/30) so that you can record with

better quality.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advanced Recording

Various Recording Techniques

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

Note

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the

LCD screen to the Camcorder.

1. General Recording.

2. Downward recording.

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from above.

3. Upward Recording.

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from below.

4. Self recording.

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

✤

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

the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.

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Playback

Tape Playback

✤✤✤The playback function works in PLAY mode only.

Playback on the LCD

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

Playback on a TV Monitor

✤✤✤To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system.

✤✤✤We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks

Audio input

(left)-White

Video input-

Audio input

(right)-Red

Yellow

1. Connect the camcorder to the TV with the Audio/Video cable.

Camcorder

✤

The Yellow plug : Video

The White plug : Audio(L)

The Red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

S-VIDEO input

Multi A/V

cable

If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR, connect the Yellow plug

(Video) to the video input of the TV or VCR and the White plug (Audio

L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR.

2. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

3. Set the power switch to PLAY mode.

4. Turn the TV on and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO.

✤

Refer to the TV or VCR User's Manual.

5. Play the tape.

Notes

✤

You may use a S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

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

If you connect the cable to the A/V Jack, you will not hear sound from the speakers.

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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 the VCR with the Audio/Video cable.

VIDEO

AUDIO(L)

✤

The Yellow plug : Video

VCR

AUDIO(R)

✤

The White plug : Audio(L)

The Red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

S-VIDEO

Multi A/V

cable

2. Connect the TV to the VCR.

3. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

4. Set the power switch to PLAY mode.

5. Turn on both the TV and VCR.

CAMCORDER

ANTENNA

✤

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

✤

Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.

6. Play the tape.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

Playback

OFF

✤ You can play the recorded tape in PLAY mode.

1. Connect a power source and set the device to CAMCORDER.

2. Set the power switch to PLAY mode.

REC

REV

FWD

3. Using the

you wish to play back.

4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

(FF) and

(REW) buttons, find the first position

✤

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.

✤

Note

✤

The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

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Playback

Various Functions while in PLAYER Mode

✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.

✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), 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 5 minutes.

Playback Pause

✤ Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

✤ To resume playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button again.

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

Picture Search - Forward/Reverse

REC

✤ Press the

(FF) or

(REW) buttons once during Playback or while in Still mode.

(PLAY/STILL) button.

REV

FWD

To resume normal playback, press the

✤ Keep pressing the (FF) or (REW) buttons during Playback or while in Still mode.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

START/STOP

F.ADV

Slow Playback - Forward

PHOTO

REW/RPS

A.DUB

STILL

ZERO MEM.

✤ Forward Slow Playback

PLAY

STOP

FF/FPS

✤

Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback.

✤

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

SELF TIMER

SLOW

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Playback

ZERO MEMORY

✤✤✤The MEMORY function works in both REC and TAPE PLAY modes.

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

1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or while recording at the point you wish to return to.

✤

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

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

0:00:00(Zero Memory Indicator)

✤

2. Finding the Zero Position.

✤

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

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the Zero Position.

When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

✤

(REW) button.

3. The tape counter with the

(Zero Memory Indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is

changed back to 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 when there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

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

Connecting to a DV Device

✤✤ Connecting with Other DV Standard Products.

✤

A standard DV connection is quite simple.

If a product has a DV port(firewire), you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.

!!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin & 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.

✤✤ 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 onto the PC. (not supplied)

✤✤ The frame rate recorded for video capturing 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 the PC, the PC function button is not available in M.PLAY mode.

✤

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

✤

System Requirements

CPU : Intel^®(or compatible) Pentium III™ 450Mhz or faster.

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 device to CAMCORDER and the power switch to TAPE PLAY mode.

2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of

the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.

✤

Make sure that DV IN appears on the screen.

PLA

APE

ADE

MEMORY

S.SHOW

BLC

DELETE

REC

REV

FWD

3. Press the PLAY button of the CAMCORDER.

✤

Picture is displayed on PC screen.

4. Click on the REC button on PC screen with the mouse.

5. To stop recording, click the

Note

(STOP) button on the PC screen.

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

however recorded pictures will not be affected.

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Using the CAMERA

MEMORY STICK

✤The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.

Memory Stick Functions

Terminal

Protection

tab

✤ Record Still Images

✤ View Still Images

✤

Single(View Frame by Frame)

Slide Show

✤

✤ Protect Images Against Accidental Erasure

✤ Delete Images Recorded on the Card

✤ Add text to Still Images

✤ Formatting the Card

Notes

✤

You can use most of the camera's functions when recording to the Memory Stick.

” appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.

While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick.

“

- Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data damage.

If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.

✤

"Memory Stick" and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, "^TM" and "®" will not be mentioned in each case in this manual.

Memory Sticks of 8MB ~ 128MB are supported.

✤

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Using the CAMERA

Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Stick

✤

Inserting the Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot in the direction of the arrow.

✤

Ejecting the Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Push the Memory Stick, and it will automatically come out of the camcorder.

3. Pull out the Memory Stick.

Notes

✤

If you set the camcorder to MEMORY PLAY mode, the last recorded still image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, "NO STORED PHOTO!" will appear

on the screen.

✤

Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing or formatting.

Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick, otherwise.

you may lose data on the Memory Stick.

✤

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Card.

Do not bend the Card.

After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent electrostatic shock.

The content stored on the Memory Stick 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.

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Using the CAMERA

Structure of the Folders and Files on the Memory Stick

✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the card.

✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder.

✤

A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the CARD.

✤

*MEM/P

DCIM

100 SSDVC

000-0000

DCAM 0001

DCAM 0002

File number

Folder number

101SSDVC

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Using the CAMERA

MEMORY FILE NUMBER

✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored in the Memory Stick.

✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows:

✤

SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.

RESET

✤

- When there are no files stored in the Memory Stick: The file numbering starts from 0001

- When there are files stored in the Memory Stick: File numbering will continue after the last file's number

CAMERA REC MODE

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

✤

The menu list will appear.

DELETE

FORMAT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate the FILE NO. and press the MENU DIAL.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAMERA REC MODE

MEMORY SET

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO

320X240

000

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

SERIES

Notes

✤

When using a Memory Stick that contains image files from another device, the file numbering

will begin after the largest number that is memorized whether in the camera or the the Memory

Stick.

File numbering starts from 0001 again when 9999 files have been saved.

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Basic Picture-Taking

Taking Your First Picture

1. Connect a power source to the CAMERA (See page 26)

(A battery pack or an AC power adapter)

2. Set the device to CAMERA mode and the power switch to the REC mode.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

✤

Open the LCD monitor.

Ensure that the Memory Stick has been properly inserted into the device.

Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

✤

OFF

✤

REC

✤

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

expected recording time.

3. Press the Photo Button halfway down to set the focus.

✤

A Sound Effect will play when the focus is set.

Press the Photo Button halfway down to automatically set the focus, White Balance,

✤

and exposure for the best results.

4. Press the Photo Button firmly to take a picture.

✤

While the camcorder is recording the still image, "

" appears on the screen.

Note

✤

This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Take a photograph in 2m distance from a photographic subject in low illumination.

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Viewing Still Images

✤✤✤You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick.

✤✤✤Still Images stored on the Memory Stick are displayed in the same size despite their resolution on the LCD or viewfinder.

✤✤✤There are 2 ways to view recorded images.

✤

Single : To view an image frame by frame.

Slide Show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.

✤

To View a Single image

1. Set the device to CAMERA.

2. Set the power switch to MEMORY PLAY mode.

✤

The last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, "NO STORED PHOTO!" will

appear on the screen.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

OFF

3. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for the desired still image.

REC

✤

To View the Next Image : press the

(FWD) button.

(REV) button.

To View the Previous Image : press the

Pressing

pressing

(FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and

(REV) when you are on the first image will take you to the last image.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

✤

Keep pressing

(FWD) or

(REV) to search for an image quickly.

OFF

REC

REV

FWD

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Basic Picture-Taking

To View a Slide Show

1. Set the device to CAMERA

2. Set the power switch to MEMORY PLAY mode.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

✤

The last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, "NO STORED PHOTO!" will

appear on the screen.

OFF

REC

3. Press the

(S.SHOW) button.

✤

All images will be played back consecutively for 4~5 seconds each.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

4. To stop the slide show, press the

(S.SHOW) button again.

OFF

REC

REV

FWD

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Quick Review

✤✤✤Quick Review is used to view the last recorded image.

1. Record a picture using Photo Button.

2. Press the REV(

) Button to view the picture taken.

3. To return to CAMERA mode, press the REV(

halfway down.

) Button again or press the Photo Button

PLAY

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

TAPE

MEMOR

OFF

REC

REV

FWD

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Adjusting the Focus

✤✤✤In CAMERA Mode, the automatic focus will not engage unless the Photo Button is pressed.

✤✤ To get a good image, please verify the focus is set properly before pressing the Photo Button firmly.

✤✤✤While the camera is focusing (by pressing the Photo Button halfway down), a flashing icon(

) will appear on the OSD (On

Screen Display). A beep will be heard once the focus is set.

L 2

1. Adjust your frame so that the subject is within the AF frame on the LCD screen.

2. Pressing the Photo Button halfway down will set the focus.

✤

When the focus is set, a sound effect will play.

3. Press the Photo Button firmly to take the picture.

Note

✤

If the focus is not set properly, release the Photo Button and then press the button halfway

down again.

Use MACRO Mode for recording images at close range (under 30cm), or the proper focus will

not occur.

If the image still seems blurry, use the MF(Manual Focus) feature.

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FOCUS LOCK

✤✤✤Focus will be set to the AF frame of LCD screen. If the subject leaves the AF frame, the acquired image may blur.

✤✤✤When objects are spread throughout the frame, use FOCUS LOCK to get even focusing.

1. First, adjust your frame so that the subject is within the AF

frame on the LCD screen.

2. Press the Photo Button halfway down to set the focus on the

subject.

3. Adjust your framing with the Photo Button pressed halfway

down to get the desired frame.

4. Press the Photo Button fully down to take a picture.

Notes

✤

To get even focusing, for example, while taking a group photo ,

maintain a distance of 3~6 m( 10~17 ft) when recording.

The FOCUS LOCK function will not work under 1 m ((3 ft) focal distance.

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Digital Zoom in CAMERA Mode

✤✤✤A 6X Digital Zoom is provided.

✤✤✤The Digital Zoom, which differs from the Optical Zoom, may cause deterioration of image quality. Please use with caution.

CAMERA REC MODE

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the power switch to REC mode.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

2. Press the MENU button.

DSE SELECT

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate the D. ZOOM and press the MENU DIAL.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

✤

The D. ZOOM menu is changed to 6X.

CONTINUOUS SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

✤

If you do not want to use the Digital Zoom function, set the D. ZOOM menu to OFF.

DSE SELECT

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

Note

✤

The Digital Zoom magnifies the image. This may cause deterioration of the image when it is recorded using the maximum

rate of magnification.

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MACRO Mode

✤✤✤The MACRO function works in CAMERA mode only.

✤✤✤Use MACRO Mode for recording images at close range (under 31.5 inches).

✤✤✤Effective focal distance in MACRO Mode is 11.8 inches ~ 31.5 inches.

Notes

✤

Pressing the MACRO Button again or turning it off will exit from MACRO Mode.

Please be careful not to cause a shadow when recording in MACRO Mode.

As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area will be narrowed.

When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom Lever to achieve focus.

The viewfinder may not show the entire recording range. Refer to the LCD Screen for

more precise framing.

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CONT. SHOT (Continuous Shot)

✤✤✤The CONT. SHOT function works in CAMERA mode only.

✤✤✤Continuous recording will occur while the Photo Button is being pressed.

✤

OFF: Records one picture at a time

Records pictures continuously up to storage capacity.

When the image resolution is set to 1600 x 1200 or higher, only 3 continuous pictures can be recorded when using

CONTINUOUS SHOT.

CAMERA REC MODE

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

DSE SELECT

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate CONTINUOUS SHOT and press the MENU DIAL.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

✤

The CONTINUOUS SHOT menu is changed to ON.

CONTINUOUS SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

DSE SELECT

Notes

✤

When the CONT. SHOT function is set to "ON", an icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

It is recommended to limit your usage of Continuous Shot to under 10 seconds to prevent problems that may be caused by

excessive usage of this feature.

✤

The flash does not function while using the CONT. SHOT function.

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Using the FLASH

✤✤✤The FLASH works in CAMERA mode only.

✤✤✤When power is supplied, FLASH mode is set to Auto. When you change FLASH modes, an icon that shows the current

FLASH mode will be displayed on the LCD screen.

✤✤✤Using a flash enables the user to take bright pictures in dark circumstances, such as

nighttime shooting and in shaded areas.

Notes

✤

By setting the Power Switch to CAMERA Mode after placing the CAMERA side of the

Lens Body Block to the forward position, the FLASH will automatically open according to

the lighting conditions.

✤

To close the FLASH, push the FLASH cover until it clicks.

The Flash does not function in CONTINUOUS SHOT mode or 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 recharged (5 to 7 seconds).

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FLASH SELECT

✤✤ The FLASH SELECT function works in CAMERA mode only.

✤

Auto : The Flash automatically strobes when the surroundings are dark enough.

RED-EYE REDUCTION : Using the flash to take pictures in dark surroundings may cause red-eye to occur. Using the RED-

EYE REDUCTION setting, the flash pre-strobes before recording the picture to reduce the occurrence of red-eye .

✤

SLOW SYNC : When the Shutter Speed is set to SLOW, the flash strobes at the adjusted shutter speed. It is recommended

to use a tripod when the shutter speed is set to SLOW.

FILL-IN FLASH : Forces the flash to strobe despite the light condition. To get finer results, it is recommended to use the

flash to take pictures, for example taking a picture of a dark object in the shade of a tree during daylight.

OFF : Sets the flash not to strobe. It is recommended to set your flash not to strobe in public places like art galleries,

museums, and theaters.

1. Set the device to CAMERA and the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the PB ZOOM/ button to select flash function.

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WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMERA Mode

✤ When the recorded color of a subject appears differently because of certain weather or lighting conditions, adjusting the

White Balance enables you to get the correct color of the subject.

✤ The Adjusted White Balance is stored when the device is turned off. If the battery is fully discharged or detached, the White

Balance will return to the AUTO setting, which is the factory default.

✤

AUTO : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

HOLD :This keeps the current WHITE BALANCE value.

INDOOR : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to indoor ambience.

OUTDOOR : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to outdoor ambience.

CAMERA REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

DSE SELECT

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

CONTINUOUS SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate WHT. BALANCE and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the WHT. BALANCE you wish to use.

DSE SELECT

✤

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the WHT. BALANCE you have selected.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

WHT. BALANCE

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

AUTO

HOLD

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

Notes

✤

The WHT.BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode.

Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate White Balance.

If you have set the White Balance and the lighting conditions change, reset the White Balance.

During normal outdoor recording, setting the White Balance to AUTO may provide the best results.

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DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMERA Mode

✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.

✤ The Digital Effects function will apply special effects to the image while recording.

✤ There are 3 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA Mode. You can check the DSE applied image on the LCD screen or

the viewfinder.

a. BLK & WHT Mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

b. SEPIA Mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

c. SUNSET Mode

Sunset Mode is used to record sunsets.

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Selecting a Digital Effect in CAMERA Mode

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the power switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMERA REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate DSE SELECT and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the DSE you wish to use.

CONT. SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

DSE SELECT

✤

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the DSE you have selected.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

CONTINUOUS SHOT

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

DSE SELECT

Note

✤

The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.

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SPOT-AE

✤ SPOT AE mode works in CAMERA mode only.

✤ Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results when there is strong backlight or high contrast

between the subject and background, for example on seashores or ski slopes.

1. Set the device to CAMERA and the power switch to REC mode.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMOR

2. Press the SPOT AE(STOP) button.

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

✤

The Icon(

) is displayed on the LCD screen.

OFF

3. Place the subject in the center of AF frame then press the Photo Button halfway down.

REC

✤

After focus is set, you will hear two beeps and an icon that shows focus is fixed will be

displayed on the LCD screen

REV

FWD

4. Press the Photo Button down fully to record a picture.

5. To exit SPOT AE Mode, press the SPOT AE Button again or turn it off .

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NIGHT SCENE

✤ The NIGHT SCENE function works in CAMERA mode only.

✤ The NIGHT SCENE function enables you to record a subject in darkness.

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the Power Switch to REC mode

2. Press the NIGHT SCENE button.

✤

The ( ) appears on the LCD monitor.

The infrared(invisible rays) light is automatically turned on.

✤

3. To cancel the NIGHT SCENE function, press the NIGHT SCENE button again.

Note

✤

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 10 ft (about 3m).

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Selecting the Image Quality

✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.

Select the Image Quality

1. Set the device to CAMERA.

2. Set the Power Switch to REC mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

CAMERA REC MODE

INITIAL

MEMORY SET

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

PHOTO

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

✤

The menu list will appear.

320X240

000

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY.

5. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO SET in the sub-menu.

7. Press the MENU DIAL.

SERIES

DELETE

FORMAT

8. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight QUALITY and press the MENU

DIAL.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

CAMERA REC MODE

PHOTO SET

9. Using the MENU DIAL, select the image quality you wish to use.

PHOTO SET

PHOTO QUALITY

✤

QUALITY

SIZE

SUPER FINE

FINE

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the image quality you have

L2272X1704

selected.

NORMAL

✤

If you exit the sub-menu without pressing the MENU DIAL, the

quality mode will not be changed.

10. To exit, press the MENU button.

Number of Images on the Memory Stick (L2272)

QUALITY

SUPER FINE

FINE

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

Approx.7

Approx.9

Approx.11

Approx.15

Approx.19

Approx.25

Approx.32

Approx.40

Approx.52

Approx.65

Approx.82

Approx.106

Approx.132

Approx.165

Approx.214

NORMAL

- The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size.

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Selecting the Image Size

✤ You can select the size of a still image to be recorded.

✤ The number of images that can be stored in the Memory Stick will be decreased as the resolution of images increases.

✤ The resolution may be set before recording an image and between recordings. The following 4 modes of resolution are

provided:

✤

L2272X1704 : Resolution for printing B5 sized images

P2272X1504 : Resolution for developing a photograph

M1600X1200 : Resolution for printing postcard sized images

S640X480 : Resolution for E-mailing Images

CAMERA REC MODE

MEMORY SET

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

PHOTO

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

320X240

000

Select the Image Size

SERIES

DELETE

FORMAT

1. Set the device to CAMERA.

2. Set the Power Switch to REC mode.

CAMERA REC MODE

CAMERA SET

CAMERA REC MODE

PHOTO SET

3. Press the MENU button.

PHOTO SET

SIZE SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

QUALITY

SIZE

L2272X1704

P2272X1504

M1600X1200

S640X480

L2272X1704

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY.

5. Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO SET in the sub-menu.

7. Press the MENU DIAL.

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8. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight SIZE and press the MENU DIAL.

9. Using the MENU DIAL, select the image size.

✤

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the image size.

10. To exit, press the MENU button.

Memory Stick and Image Resolutions (SF mode)

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

L2272 X 1704

P2272 X 1504

M1600 X 1200

S640 X 480

132

150

247

949

123

472

114

234

Notes

✤

Estimation is based on image quality being set to FINE mode.

The number of stored images varies depending on the recording conditions.

Image resolution is the same what appears on your PC Monitor.

An Optional Memory Stick is available (up to 128MB).

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MPEG REC

✤ This feature enables you to record onto the MEMORY STICK.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

INITIAL

1. Check whether the MEMORY STICK has been inserted into the device. If it is not in the

device, insert it into the slot.

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

2. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Select RECORD SET and press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

6. Select REC SELECT from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

✤

The REC SELECT toggles between TAPE and MEMORY with each press of the MENU

DIAL. Select MEMORY.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

7. Press the START/STOP button, The images which are captured are recorded as a moving

picture MPEG4 type file onto the MEMORY STICK.(Up to 20 seconds)

REC SELECT

REC MODE

EIS

D. ZOOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

TAPE

✤

You can record a camera still image onto the Memory Stick by pressing the Photo button

instead the START/STOP button.

8. Press the START/STOP button to stop the recording.

Notes

✤

Before using the MPEG REC function, check whether the MEMORY STICK has been inserted into the camcorder.

Moving pictures can be made in two sizes, 160X120 or 320X240 (Pixels).

Noise can be generated in LCD or Monitor at the time of record.

This noise is not recorded on Memory Stick.

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MPEG PB

✤ The MPEG PB function works only in MEMORY PLAY mode.

1. Check whether the MEMORY STICK has been inserted into the device. If it is not in the device, insert it into the slot.

2. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to MEMORY PLAY mode.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

3. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

✤

The menu list will appear.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Select M.PLAY SELECT and press the MENU DIAL.

DELETE

FORMAT

✤

The camera will be set to MPEG Play standby after the MENU screen disappears.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

6. Press the PLAY/STILL button.

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO

✤

An MPEG motion clip will be played back.

320X240

000

FILE NO

SERIES

DELETE

FORMAT

Note

✤

A MPEG4 reproduction sound can here only PC.

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MPEG SIZE

✤✤✤The resolution of the MPEG clip may be set to 320 x 240 or 160 x 120.

1. Check whether the MEMORY STICK has been inserted into the device. If it is not in the device, insert it into the slot.

2. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to REC mode.

CAMCORDER REC MODE

3. Press the MENU button

INITIAL

✤

The Menu list will appear.

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Press the MENU DIAL again.

DELETE

FORMAT

6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight REC SELECT TAPE and press the MENU DIAL.

7. Press the MENU button.

✤

The menu list will appear.

8. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

9. Select MPEG SIZE and press the MENU DIAL.

✤

The MPEG SIZE toggles between 320X240 and 160X120 with each press of the dial.

10. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Note

✤

A higher resolution setting for the MPEG file decreases maximum recording time.

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Copying Still Images From a Cassette to the Memory Stick

✤✤✤You can copy still images recorded with the PHOTO function from a cassette to a Memory Stick.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to TAPE PLAY mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PLAY SET

✤

The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL.

TAPE PLAY MODE

4. Select PHOTO COPY and press the MENU DIAL.

CAMCORDER SET

✤

All still images that have been recorded on the cassette will be copied to the Memory Stick.

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

5. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying begins.

6. Press the (STOP) button to stop copying.

TAPE PLAY MODE

✤

Copying stops when the cassette is finished or when the Memory Stick is full.

CAMCORDER SET

PLAY SET

PB DSE SELECT

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND1

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Marking Images for Printing

✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.

✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF.

✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK.

✤

THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD.

ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

✤

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to MEMORY PLAY mode.

2. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.

3. Press the MENU button.

DELETE

FORMAT

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO

✤

The menu list will appear.

320X240

000

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

FILE NO

DELETE

SERIES

✤

FORMAT

The MEMORY SET sub-menu will appear.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PRINT MARK, and press the MENU DIAL.

6. Use the MENU DIAL to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and press the MENU DIAL.

7. Use the MENU DIAL to select the quantity and press the MENU DIAL.

Notes

000

PRINT MARK

THIS FILE

ALL FILES

NUM. : 000

✤

When you set the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0.

The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images.

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Protection from Accidental Erasure

✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

✤

If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to MEMORY PLAY mode.

2. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.

3. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

✤

The menu list will appear.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO

✤

The MEMORY SET sub-menu will appear.

320X240

000

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

SERIES

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PROTECT and press the MENU DIAL.

6. Press the MENU DIAL to set PROTECT to ON or OFF.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

✤

THIS FILE : protects the currently selected file from erasure.

7. Using the (FWD) and (REV), search for the still image that you wish to protect.

8. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

PROTECT

THIS FILE

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Advanced Techniques

Deleting Still images

✤✤✤You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick.

✤✤✤If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection.

✤✤✤An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

2. Set the Power Switch to the MEMORY PLAY mode.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

3. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete.

DELETE

FORMAT

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

✤

The MEMORY SET sub-menu will appear.

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

PHOTO

320X240

000

6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DELETE and press the MENU DIAL.

7. Select ALL FILES and press the MENU DIAL

SERIES

✤

Using the MENU DIAL, select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and press the MENU DIAL.

THIS FILE : deletes only the currently selected file.

ALL FILES : deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick.

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Advanced Techniques

8. A box will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the image(s).

✤

Using the MENU DIAL, select the item.

EXECUTE : Deletes the selected image(s).

CANCEL : Does not delete the selected image(s) and returns to the previous menu.

9. Select EXECUTE or CANCEL and press the MENU DIAL.

Note

✤

If you try to delete a protected image, "PROTECT!" appears on the screen.

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Advanced Techniques

Formatting the Memory Stick

✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including

protected images.

✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state.

✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted.

Attention

MEMORY PLAY MODE

INITIAL

✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and

CAMCORDER M. PLAY SELECT

cannot be recovered.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the Power Switch to the MEMORY PLAY mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

DELETE

FORMAT

MEMORY PLAY MODE

MEMORY SET

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select FORMAT from the list and press the MENU DIAL.

5. "ALL FILES ARE DELETED! FORMAT REALLY?" appears on the screen.

6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the item.

M. PLAY SELECT

PHOTO SET

MPEG4 SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

FILE NO

DELETE

FORMAT

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

✤

NO : To return to previous menu

YES : To start formatting.

✤

7. Press the MENU DIAL.

8. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Note

✤

If you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC, use the "Memory Stick Formatter" supplied with the software CD only.

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Advanced Techniques

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image.

✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick.

✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU DIAL.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

4. Select RECORD SET and press the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight REC SELECT and press the MENU DIAL.

✤

Set REC SELECT to MEMORY. By pressing the MENU DIAL you can toggle between TAPE and MEMORY modes.

6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

7. Press the Photo button.

✤

The still image is recorded onto the Memory Stick.

While the camcorder is recording the still image, "

✤

" appears on the screen.

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USB Interface

✤ Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

✤✤✤You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB

connection.

✤✤✤You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection.

✤✤✤If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.

System Requirements

CPU : Intel^®Pentium(or compatible) II™ 400 processor faster

✤

Operating system : Windows^®98SE/ME/2000/XP

✤

RAM : 64 MB or more

CD-ROM: 4x CD-ROM drive

VIDEO : 65,000-Color or better video display card

Available USB Port

Hard Disc : 4GB (8GB recommended)

Notes

Intel^®Pentium II™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.

✤

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

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

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USB Interface

Installing the DVC Media 5.0 Program

✤

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

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

This explanation is based on Windows^®98SE OS.

Program installation

1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive.

Installation selection screen appears in the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD

click “Run” on the Windows “Start” menu and execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation.

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

3. Click one of the icons listed below to install the selected software. (The program

automatically check and install the driver which the PC is needed)

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

✤

USB PC CAMERA Driver

Editing Software

✤

Using the “removable Disk” function

✤

You can easily transfer data from a memory stick to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection.

1. Set the device to CAMERA and set the power switch to REC or M.PLAY mode.

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.

Using the “PC camera” function

✤

You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA.

When you connect to a Web site that can provide video chatting functions, you can use your camcorder

for such functions.

✤

Using the camcorder with PC installed Net-meeting program, you can conduct video conference.

The screen size of PC CAMERA is 160 ✤ 120 Pixel.

If PC is connected with the USB to the camcorder, the buttons which excepts the POWER SWITCH, MODE SWITCH,

ZOOM SWITCH, and NITE PIX SWITCH are not operated.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to REC mode.

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

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack)

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.

USB Cable

PLA

APE

FADE

MEMORY

S.SHOW

BLC

DELETE

REC

REV

FWD

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Maintenance

After Finishing a Recording

✤ At the end of a recording you should remove the power source.

✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery.

Therefore, it should be removed from the camcorder.

1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.

✤

Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.

Please wait for the tape to be completely ejected.

✤

2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free

environment.

PLAY

TAPE

MEMORY

FADE

✤

Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images.

.SHOW

BLC

OFF

3. Set the power switch to OFF.

REC

4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.

✤

Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack

in the direction of the arrow.

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Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

Cleaning the Video Heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads

when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion or a blue screen appears.

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

2. Insert the Cleaning Tape.

3. Press the

4. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

(STOP) button after 10 seconds.

Notes

✤

Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.

If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.

If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.

Clean the video heads with a dry-type cassette cleaner.

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Maintenance

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.

✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.

Power Sources

✤

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.

Color System

✤

You can view your recording in the viewfinder.

However, to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC-compatible

and have the appropriate audio/video jacks.

Otherwise, you may need to use a transcoder.

✤ 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.

Note

You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world.

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Troubleshooting

✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.

They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Self Diagnosis Display

Display Blinking

slow

Informs that...

Action

the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one.

When the remaining time on the tape

TAPE END! slow

Prepare a new one.

is about 2 minutes

TAPE END!

TAPE!

Change to a new one.

Insert a tape.

the tape reached its end.

there is no tape in camcorder.

slow

If you want to record, release

the protection.

slow

PROTECTION!

the tape is record protected.

slow the camcorder has some mechanical

fault.

1. Eject the tape.

....

2. Set to OFF.

3. Detach the battery.

4. Reattach the battery.

* If unresolved contact your

local service representative.

moisture condensation has formed in

the camcorder.

slow

see below.

Moisture Condensation

✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder,

on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the

unit may not operate correctly.

To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor.

✤ If there is moisture inside the camcorder,

(DEW) is displayed. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette

ejection will work.

Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery.

Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room.

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Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY Mode

Display

Blinking

Informs that...

Action

There no Memory stick in the

camcorder.

MEMORY STICK!

slow

Insert a Memory Stick.

There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory

MEMORY FULL!

slow

to record.

Stick. Erase recorded image.

NO STORED

PHOTO!

There are no images recorded

on the Memory Stick.

Record new images.

WRITE

PROTECT!

The Memory Stick is record

protected.

Release the write protect tab

on the Memory Stick.

When you try to delete to

protected image.

PROTECT!

Cancel the protect of image.

Format a Memory Stick or

slow The camera can not playback. insert Memory Stick recorded

on this camcorder.

READ ERROR!

WRITE ERROR!

Format a Memory Stick or

slow The camera can not record.

change to a new Memory Stick.

NOT

FORMATTED!

The card or memory needs

to format.

slow

Format a Memory Stick.

When progressing FILE

DELETE.

Wait until Delete has

finished.

NOW DELETE...

NOW FORMAT...

NOW COPY...

When progressing MEMORY

FORMAT.

Wait formatting has finished.

Wait until copying has

finished.

slow When progressing FILE COPY.

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Troubleshooting

✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the

camcorder on.

Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter.

Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

You have reached the end of the cassette.

Check the record protection tab on the cassette.

START/STOP button

does not operate

while recording.

You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more

than 5 minutes without using it.

The battery pack is fully exhausted.

The camcorder goes

off automatically.

The atmospheric temperature is too low.

The battery pack has not been charged fully.

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged, Use another battery pack.

The battery pack is

quickly exhausted.

When you see a blue

screen during

playback.

The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the head with a cleaning tape.

The contrast between the subject and the background

is too great for the camcorder to operate normally.

Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or

use the BLC function while you are recording brighter.

A vertical strip appears

on the screen when

recording a dark

background.

The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators

displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

The image in the

viewfinder is blurred.

Auto focus does not

work.

Check the M.FOCUS menu.

Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.

Play, FF or REW

button does not work.

Check the POWER switch. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

When you see a

broken block image

during the RECORD

SEARCH.

This is normal operation and it is not a failure or

defect.

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Specifications

Model name: SCD5000

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 (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette

SP: approx. 18.81mm/s LP: approx. 12.56mm/s

SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)

Approx. 180 sec. (using DVM60 tape)

Image device

Lens

CCD (Charge Coupled Device), 413M CCD (DIGITAL CAMERA)

F1.4 10x(Optical), 800x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens (CAMCORDER CAMERA),

F2.7 3x(Optical), 6x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens (DIGITAL CAMERA)

Ø30

Filter diameter

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Size/dot number

LCD monitor Method

Viewfinder

2.0 inches (211,000)

TFT LCD

0.24" Color LCD

Connectors

Video output

S-video output

Audio output

DV input/output

USB output

1Vp-p (75Ω terminated)

Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω

-7.5dBs (600Ω terminated)

4pin special in/out connector

Mini-B type connector

External mic

Ø3.5 stereo

General

Power source

DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V

Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz

4.9W(LCD), 4.6W(CVF)

Power source type

Power consumption

(Recording)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

External dimension

Weight

0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)

-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)

Length 140mm, Height 82mm, Width 95mm

1.21lbs(650g)

Built-in MIC

Remote control

Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone

Indoors: greater than 15m straight line, Outdoors: greater than 5m straight line

• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.

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INDEX

- A -

- I -

Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 71

AUDIO MODE ............................................................................................63

IEEE1394 ....................................................................................................81

image quality .............................................................................................103

image size .................................................................................................104

- B -

BLC .............................................................................................................69

- L -

LCD .............................................................................................................32

Lithium battery ............................................................................................13

- C -

CAMCORDER mode ..................................................................................50

Cassette ......................................................................................................49

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...............................................120

CLOCK SET ...............................................................................................41

CONT. SHOT ..............................................................................................95

- M -

MACRO .......................................................................................................94

MEMORY STICK ........................................................................................83

MENU .........................................................................................................35

MF/AF .........................................................................................................47

MPEG PB .................................................................................................107

MPEG REC ..............................................................................................106

MPEG SIZE ..............................................................................................108

- D -

DATE/TIME .................................................................................................44

DELETE ....................................................................................................112

DEMONSTRATION ....................................................................................43

DIGITAL ZOOM ..........................................................................................48

DSE .......................................................................................................60, 99

- N -

NITE PIX .....................................................................................................74

NIGHT SCENE .........................................................................................102

- E -

EASY Mode ................................................................................................ 46

EIS ..............................................................................................................59

- O -

OSD ............................................................................................................21

- P -

- F -

Fade In and Out ..........................................................................................70

Features ......................................................................................................14

FILE NUMBER ...........................................................................................86

FLASH ........................................................................................................96

Focus ..........................................................................................................91

folders and files ...........................................................................................85

FORMAT ...................................................................................................114

PHOTO .......................................................................................................73

Playback .....................................................................................................77

POWER NITE PIX ......................................................................................75

Power Source ............................................................................................. 26

Power Switch ..............................................................................................31

PRINT MARK ............................................................................................110

PROGRAM AE ...........................................................................................55

PROTECT .................................................................................................111

- H -

Hand Strap ..................................................................................................25

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INDEX

- Q -

- U -

Quick Menu .................................................................................................65

Quick Review ..............................................................................................90

USB ...........................................................................................................116

- V -

- R -

VIEWFINDER .............................................................................................33

REC MODE ................................................................................................62

Remote Control ...........................................................................................24

Viewing Still images ....................................................................................88

- W -

WHT. BALANCE ...................................................................................57, 98

- S -

Search .........................................................................................................52

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ............................................................67

slide show ...................................................................................................89

SLOW SHUTTER .......................................................................................68

Speaker .......................................................................................................34

SPOT-AE ..................................................................................................101

WIND CUT ..................................................................................................64

WL.REMOTE ..............................................................................................42

- Z -

ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................................80

- T -

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................122

TV DISPLAY ...............................................................................................45

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Warranty

SAMSUNG

LIMITED WARRANTY

SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.

SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due

to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.

All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. 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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