Sharp SCL901 User Manual

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Video Camcorder  
8mm  
COLOR LCD  
SCL901/L906/L907  
SCL901/L906/L907  
Hi  
Owner’s Instruction Book  
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction  
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.  
ELECTRONICS  
US PATENT 4415844  
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9. VENTILATION:  
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:  
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.  
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.  
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:  
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.  
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.  
See figure below.  
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:  
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a  
polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a  
plug having a third (grounding) pin.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
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.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
EQUIPMENT  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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14. LIGHTNING:  
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:  
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a  
lightning storm 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.  
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.  
d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions, adjust only those  
controls that are covered by the operating instructions.  
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its  
normal operation.  
16. OVERLOADING:  
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.  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this  
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
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.  
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.  
18. SERVICING:  
21. SAFETY CHECK:  
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.  
Opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
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.  
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.  
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 installers  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines  
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable  
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
USER INSTALLER CAUTION:  
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be  
voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15  
FCC rules.  
NOTE:  
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN  
MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR  
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE  
OR FEDERAL LAWS”  
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Contents  
Notices and Safety Instructions  
Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Features.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8  
Descriptions  
Front View/Side View/Rear View...............................................................................................................................................................9, 10, 11  
OSD (On Screen Display) ..................................................................................................................................................................................12  
Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder..................................................................................................................................................................14  
Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) ..........................................................................................................................................................................15  
Self Timer Recording...........................................................................................................................................................................................15  
Preparing  
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................................................................16  
Attaching the Lens Cover............................................................................................................................................................................................17  
Lithium Battery Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................17  
Connecting the Power Source.....................................................................................................................................................................................18  
To use the AC Power Adapter .............................................................................................................................................................................18  
To use the Battery Pack ......................................................................................................................................................................................19  
Using the Battery Pack................................................................................................................................................................................................20  
Continuous Recording time table........................................................................................................................................................................20  
Battery Level Display...........................................................................................................................................................................................21  
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ..............................................................................................................................................................................22  
Basic Recording  
Making your First Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................23  
Hints for Stable Image Recording ..............................................................................................................................................................................25  
Recording with LCD Screen................................................................................................................................................................................25  
Recording with Viewfinder...................................................................................................................................................................................25  
Adjusting the LCD........................................................................................................................................................................................................26  
Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER.........................................................................................................................................................................27  
Playing back a tape on the LCD .................................................................................................................................................................................28  
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ..........................................................................................................................................................................29  
Controlling the Sound from the Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................29  
Viewing a Still Picture..........................................................................................................................................................................................29  
Picture Search.....................................................................................................................................................................................................29  
Advanced Recording  
Zooming In and Out.....................................................................................................................................................................................................30  
Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................................................................31  
EASY mode (for Beginners)........................................................................................................................................................................................33  
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings......................................................................................................................................34  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL906/L907 only).......................................................................................................................................................35  
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ............................................................................................................................................................................36  
BLC..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37  
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Program AE (Automatic Exposure) .............................................................................................................................................................................38  
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode.........................................................................................................................................................40  
Setting and Recording DATE/TIME.............................................................................................................................................................................42  
Selecting and Recording a Title...................................................................................................................................................................................44  
Fade In and Out ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................46  
Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only)...................................................................................................................................................................................47  
White Balance .............................................................................................................................................................................................................48  
Selecting OSD Language............................................................................................................................................................................................49  
Demonstration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................50  
Setting the Date/Title Color .........................................................................................................................................................................................51  
Lighting Techniques.....................................................................................................................................................................................................52  
Playing back a Tape  
To watch with LCD ......................................................................................................................................................................................................53  
To watch with TV ........................................................................................................................................................................................................53  
Various Functions in PLAYER mode...........................................................................................................................................................................55  
Adjusting the LCD........................................................................................................................................................................................................56  
Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ......................................................................................................................................................................................56  
DSE in PLAYER mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................56  
Multi Playback (Using a PAL60 System).....................................................................................................................................................................57  
USB interface (SCL907 only)  
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection............................................................................................................................................58  
Installing USB Media 2.0 Program..............................................................................................................................................................................59  
Maintenance  
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder ...............................................................................................................................................62  
Cleaning the Viewfinder ......................................................................................................................................................................62  
Cleaning the LCD Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................62  
Cleaning the Video Heads ..................................................................................................................................................................62  
Storing the Camcorder .........................................................................................................................................................................62  
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ....................................................................................................................................................................63  
Troubleshooting  
Self Diagnosis Display ................................................................................................................................................................................64  
Checking ......................................................................................................................................................................................................65  
Moisture Condensation................................................................................................................................................................................67  
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................68  
Index........................................................................................................................................................................69  
Warranty(SEA Users Only)...................................................................................................................................71  
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Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen  
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.  
Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.  
1) LCD screen closed.  
1)  
2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen.  
2)  
90°  
3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top.  
4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front.  
5) Making a recording with the LCD screen closed.  
3)  
90°  
4)  
5)  
90°  
90°  
Notices regarding the LENS  
Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.  
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device).  
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Notices regarding electronic viewfinder  
1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is  
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pointing towards the sun.  
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder.  
Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or  
by a window.  
2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.  
3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.  
Notices regarding moisture condensation  
1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the  
camcorder.  
for example:  
When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm  
temperature inside during the winter.  
When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot  
temperature outside during the summer.  
2) If the “DEW(  
)” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder in a dry,  
warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed.  
3) If the “DEW(  
)” protection feature is activated unexpectedly, and you want to  
override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack and lithium battery.  
Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely. (see page 67)  
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Notices regarding the battery pack  
Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.  
To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.  
When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation,  
it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.  
It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when recording for a long time because the LCD uses more  
battery power.  
Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.  
Dropping the battery pack might damage it.  
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.  
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.  
Notices regarding the Lithium battery  
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,  
consult a doctor immediately.  
The lithium battery maintains the CLOCK function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents memory;  
even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.  
The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of installation.  
When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds when you set the power  
switch to CAMERA. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 17)  
WARNING:  
* When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead please  
contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt  
with as chemical waste.  
LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED  
OF PROPERLY.  
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Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD  
1) The LCD Screen is manufactured by using high precision technology.  
However, there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the  
LCD Screen. These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.  
2) When using the LCD Screen outdoors in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to view.  
If this occurs, use the viewfinder.  
3) The LCD Screen's OSD is turned off when the LCD is placed in the forward direction.  
Notices regarding the hand strap  
It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. (see page 16)  
Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged.  
Notices regarding video head cleaning  
To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures, if they are noisy or hardly  
visible, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.  
Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 62)  
5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode  
To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBY mode without  
operation for more than 5 minutes.  
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Features  
Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.  
MULTI OSD LANGUAGE  
You can select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish.  
Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only)  
The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 47)  
BLC  
When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BLC function.  
(see page 37)  
DSE (Digital Special Effects)  
The DSE enables you to give a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 40)  
Program AE (Auto Exposure)  
The Program AE enables you to adapt the shutter speed and aperture to the type of scene to be filmed. (see page 38)  
DIS (SCL906/L907 only)  
The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 35)  
22x High ratio zoom lens  
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture.  
For more professional recordings, use the zoom function. (see page 30)  
Digital Zoom (880x)  
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 31)  
Macro  
The macro function allows you to record your subject at close range.  
You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro recording. (see page 30)  
EASY  
This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 33)  
Multi PLAYBACK (PAL60)  
PAL60 is a special output signal format with which a PAL TV can be used to view a tape recorded by an NTSC recorder.  
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Front View  
2. REC SEARCH  
(REW)  
4. REC SEARCH  
(FF)  
3. LIGHT  
5. DATE/TIME (STOP)  
7. EVF  
(PLAY/STILL)  
6. TAPE EJECT  
13. VIDEO LIGHT  
1. LENS  
9. Remote Sensor  
10. LCD  
8. MIC  
11. CUSTOM  
12. EASY  
1. Lens (see page 68)  
2. REC SEARCH (REW)  
6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22)  
Use when ejecting the tape.  
REC SEARCH  
works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24)  
7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)  
REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 55)  
8. MIC  
3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL) (see page 54)  
MIC works in CAMERA mode.  
PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode.  
LIGHT works in CAMERA mode. (SCL906/L907 only)  
The built-in video light turns on when LIGHT is pressed.  
It enables recording in low-light conditions.  
9. Remote Sensor (SCL906/L907 only)  
10. LCD (see page 26)  
4. REC SEARCH (FF)  
11. CUSTOM  
REC SEARCH  
works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24)  
CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode.  
FF works in PLAYER mode. (see page 55)  
12. EASY  
5. DATE/TIME (STOP)  
EASY works in CAMERA mode.  
DATE/TIME works in CAMERA mode. (see page 42)  
STOP works in PLAYER mode. (see page 54)  
13. VIDEO LIGHT (SCL906/L907 only)  
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Side View  
24. BLC  
14. MENU ON/OFF  
23. FADE  
15. ENTER (MF)  
16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME)  
20. SPEAKER  
22. LCD Open  
17. S-VIDEO out  
18. P.AE  
19. DSE  
21. Lithium Battery  
14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 26)  
19. DSE (see page 40)  
MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.  
DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.  
15. ENTER (MF) (see page 26)  
20. SPEAKER (see page 56)  
ENTER works in MENU mode.  
Speaker works in PLAYER mode.  
MF works in CAMERA mode. (see page 36)  
21. Lithium Battery (see page 17)  
22. LCD open  
16. UP/DOWN dial (VOLUME)  
UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode. (see page 26)  
VOLUME works in PLAYER mode. (see page 56)  
23. FADE (see page 46)  
17. S-VIDEO out (see page 54)  
FADE works in CAMERA mode.  
18. PROGRAM AE (see page 38)  
24. BLC (see page 37)  
PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) works in CAMERA mode.  
BLC works in CAMERA mode.  
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Rear View  
25. ZOOM  
26. CASSETTE Compartment  
36. BATTERY EJECT  
27. Hooks for shoulder strap  
37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM  
28. AUDIO/VIDEO Out  
39. USB JACK (SCL907 only)  
MIC  
32. START/STOP  
33. External MIC  
35. Battery Pack Compartment  
(SCL906/L907 only)  
38. Recharging Indicator  
29. LENS Cap  
30. Hand Strap  
34. DC Jack  
31. POWER Switch  
25. ZOOM (see page 30)  
33. External MIC (see page 68) (SCL906/L907 only)  
34. DC Jack (see page 18)  
26. Cassette Compartment  
27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 17)  
28. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 53)  
29. LENS Cap  
35. Battery Pack Compartment (see page 19)  
36. BATTERY EJECT  
37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM  
SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode.  
(SCL906/L907 only, see page 47)  
D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode.  
(SCL901 only, see page 32)  
30. Hand Strap (see page 16)  
31. POWER Switch (see page 18)  
- CAMERA : Select to record.  
- OFF : Select to turn off the camcorder.  
- PLAYER : Select to playback.  
38. Recharging Indicator (see page 19)  
39. USB Jack (SCL907 only) (see page 61)  
32. START/STOP (see page 23)  
START/STOP works in CAMERA mode.  
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OSD (On Screen Display)  
■■ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.  
■■ The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off.  
■■ The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD Screen.  
OSD in CAMERA mode  
a. Zoom position (see page 30)  
Indicates zoom position.  
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Indicates DIS is activated.  
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c. Battery level (see page 21)  
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Indicates the power left in the battery.  
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Indicates manual focus is on.  
Auto Focus is not displayed.  
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e. BLC (see page 37)  
OSD in PLAYER mode  
Indicates BLC is activated.  
f. Program AE (see page 38)  
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g. Self record waiting timer. (SCL906/L907 only) (see page 15)  
Z.RTN  
SEPIA  
Indicates 10 second timer.  
TITLE  
TAPE!  
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h. Self record recording timer. (SCL906/L907 only) (see page 15)  
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(30 seconds or END).  
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VOLUME  
i. Date (see page 42)  
Indicates the date of the recording.  
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OSD (On Screen Display)  
j. Time (see page 42)  
Indicates the time you are recording.  
k. Title (see page 44)  
Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene.  
l. Self diagnosis (see page 64)  
(TAPE!, TAPE END!, PROTECTION!) Checks the operation of the Camcorder.  
m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 40)  
Indicates the DSE mode is activated.  
The operation modes are STROBE, SEPIA, B&W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9(WIDE) and CINEMA.  
n. White Balance mode (see page 48)  
Indicates the White Balance mode is activated.  
The White Balance modes are AUTO, INDOOR ( ) and OUTDOOR( ).  
o. Tape counter  
Indicates amount of the tape used.  
p. Operation mode  
Indicates the operation mode is activated.  
The operation modes are STBY, REC , STOP, PLAY(  
), FF(  
), REW(  
), EJECT.  
q. Hi8 (see page 54)  
Indicates you are using Hi8 tape when recording or playing back.  
r. DEW (  
) condensation (see page 67)  
Monitors the moisture condensation.  
s. Digital zoom (see page 31)  
Indicates digital zoom is activated.  
t. Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) (see page 47)  
Indicates the time left during Snap Shot Recording.  
u. Zero return (SCL906/L907 only) (see page 55)  
Indicates that the zero return is activated.  
v. PB DSE (see page 56)  
Shows that the PB DSE mode is active.  
w. VOLUME (see page 56)  
x. EASY & CUSTOM  
Shows when the easy or custom mode is active.  
y. LIGHT (SCL906/L907 only)  
Shows when the Light is switched on.  
z. Remocon (  
OFF) (SCL906/L907 only)  
Indicates the remocon off mode is activated.  
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Getting to Know Your Ca m cord er  
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder  
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder.  
Basic Accessories  
3. Battery Pack  
2. AC cord  
1. AC Power Adapter  
(AA-E8 TYPE)  
1. AC Power Adapter. (AA-E8 TYPE) (see page 18)  
2. AC cord. (see page 18)  
3. Battery Pack. (see page 19)  
4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 53)  
5. Shoulder strap. (see page 17)  
6. Instruction Book.  
AD44-00090A  
AD39-00076A  
AD43-00065A  
6. Instruction Book  
5. Shoulder Strap  
4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable  
Video Camcorder  
8mm  
Caméscope  
8mm  
ÉCRAN LCD COULEUR  
COLOR  
7. Remote Control. (see page 15) (SCL906/L907 only)  
8. Lithium Battery for Remote Control. (see page 15)  
(SCL906/L907 only)  
AD39-40200A  
AD72-00054A  
Lithium Battery for Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, see page 17)  
9. Software CD  
8. Lithium Batteries  
7. Remote Control  
9. Software CD (SCL907 only)  
10. USB Cable (SCL907 only)  
11. USB AUDIO Cable (SCL907 only)  
12. Lens Cover  
AD59-00062A  
AD43-10130H  
AD46-00060A  
12. Lens Cover  
10. USB Cable  
11. USB AUDIO Cable  
Optional Accessory  
13. S-VIDEO cable. (see page 54)  
AD39-00073A  
AD39-00098A  
AD97-08362A  
Note: Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder, depending  
13. S-VIDEO cable  
on the country in which it is purchased.  
AC39-42001Z  
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Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only)  
Description of Buttons  
3
1. Start/Stop (see page 23)  
2. Self Timer  
6
11  
START/  
STOP DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
WIDE  
3. Still (see page 55)  
4. WIDE (see page 30)  
5. TELE (see page 30)  
6. Display (see page 12)  
1
2
8
9
SELF  
TIMER  
ZERO  
RETURN  
4
5
12  
STILL  
TELE  
7
7.  
(Play) (see page 54)  
(FF) (see page 55)  
(REW) (see page 55)  
(Stop) (see page 54)  
10  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11. Counter Reset (see page 55)  
12. Zero Return (see page 55)  
Remote Control Battery Installation  
You must insert or replace this battery when:  
-
-
You purchase the camcorder.  
The remote control doesnt work.  
Insert Lithium Battery, following the + and - markings.  
Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.  
Self Timer Recording  
The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you to start and stop recording automatically.  
Example: Recording yourself  
Two options are available  
-
-
WAIT-10S/SELF-30S: wait 10 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of recording.  
WAIT-10S/SELF-END: wait 10 seconds, followed by recording until you press the START/STOP button again.  
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1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode.  
1
2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD:  
WAIT-10S/SELF-30S  
CAMERA  
WAIT-10S/SELF-END  
START/  
STOP DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
WIDE  
SELF  
TIMER  
ZERO  
RETURN  
STILL  
3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer.  
2
3
TELE  
:After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts.  
: If you have selected SELF-30S, recording stops automatically after 30 seconds.  
: If you have selected SELF-END, press START/STOP again when you wish to  
stop recording.  
WAIT-10S  
SELF-30S  
START/  
STOP DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
WIDE  
SELF  
TIMER  
ZERO  
STILL RETURN  
Note: When recording with the timer, you can press START/STOP button again to  
TELE  
cancel the function.  
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap  
Hand Strap  
It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.  
The hand strap enables you to:  
-
-
Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.  
Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand.  
1. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap, adjust its length and  
stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover.  
2. Close the Hand Strap cover back up again.  
Shoulder Strap  
The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety.  
1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder.  
2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull  
it tight in the buckle.  
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Attaching the Lens Cover  
1
2
3
4
Lithium Battery Installation  
The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power  
adapter is removed.  
The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation.  
When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch  
to CAMERA.  
When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.  
1. Take out the holder from the lithium battery compartment.  
2. Insert the  
side of the lithium battery toward the bottom of the holder.  
3. Reinsert the holder into the lithium battery compartment.  
Note: If the holder is inserted in the wrong direction, it will not fit correctly.  
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.  
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.  
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Connecting the Power Source  
There are two ways to connect power source.  
-
-
Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording.  
Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording.  
To use the AC Power Adapter  
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 be  
different depending on regional conditions.  
2
CAMERA  
1
3
3. Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the  
camcorder.  
4. To set the camcorder to the CAMERA mode.  
a. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to CAMERA mode.  
b. Make sure that the Lens Cap is open.  
c. Open the LCD Screen and make sure that the image appears in the LCD Screen.  
The LCD Screen is turned on automatically when its opened more than 30 degrees.  
-
Note: If the adapter is used next to a TV or the camcorder, it may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise. Move the adapter away  
from the TV, camcorder or the antenna cable.  
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To use the Battery Pack  
How long will the battery last for recording?  
Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording.  
Recharging the Battery Pack  
1
2
4
1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.  
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall  
socket.  
3
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack of the camcorder.  
4. Turn off the camcorder power, and the recharging indicator will start blinking and  
begin recharging.  
OFF  
-
-
-
-
-
Blinking once a second : Indicates less than 50% has been charged.  
Blinking twice a second : Indicates 50% ~ 75% has been recharged.  
Blinking three times a second : Indicates 75% ~ 100% has been recharged.  
Blinking stops and stays on : Recharging has been completed.  
On for a second and off for a second: Indicates there is an error. Reset the battery pack and DC cable.  
5. If recharging is completed, separate the camcorder, AC power adapter, and battery pack.  
Even if the power is turned off, battery will be discharged.  
Note: Battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.  
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Using the Battery Pack  
Continuous recording time table based on model and battery type.  
Battery Type  
SB-L110A  
LCD OFF, EVF ON  
LCD ON, EVF OFF  
Approximately  
90 minutes  
Approximately  
120 minutes  
Approximately  
130 minutes  
Approximately  
180 minutes  
SB-L160  
SB-L320  
Approximately  
360 minutes  
Approximately  
270 minutes  
The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage.  
Notes:  
The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F).  
It should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 0°C(32°F).  
The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 0°C, even when it is fully recharged.  
The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if the battery pack is left in temperatures above 40°C(104°F) 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).  
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Battery Level Display  
The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.  
1
1. Fully charged  
2
3
4
5
2. 10~40% consumed  
3. 40~60% consumed  
4. 60~80% consumed (prepare a charged one)  
5. 80~95% consumed (change the battery)  
6. 100% consumed  
(camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)  
6
Please refer to the table on page 20 for approximate continuous recording time.  
The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.  
The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment.  
The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged  
battery pack at 25°C(77°F). As the environmental temperature and conditions may be different 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.  
Tips for Battery Identification.  
A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged  
or not.  
Two colors are provided (red and black) you may choose which one indicates charged and which  
indicates discharged.  
Note: The charge mark does not affect the battery’s charge status.  
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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette  
There are several cassette types, depending on:  
-
-
-
Color system used  
Recording/playback time.  
Hi8  
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette  
Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected.  
Make sure the A/V cable is unplugged.  
TAPE  
EJECT  
2
1
1. Press the EJECT button.  
-
-
The compartment opens automatically.  
Insert the cassette with the transparent window facing outward  
and the protection tab toward the top.  
PUSH  
2. Press the PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place.  
a. SAVE  
Note: When you have recorded a cassette that you wish to keep, you can protect  
it from being accidentally erased.  
a. Recording Impossible (Protection):  
Push the red tab on the cassette to cover up the opening.  
b. Recording possible:  
If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette,  
push the red tab back so that it no longer covers up the opening.  
b. REC  
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Making Your First Recording  
Please make these preparations before recording.  
Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter)  
BATTERY  
Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position?  
CAMERA  
Did you insert a cassette? (see page 22)  
Open the LCD Screen and make sure that STBY is displayed on the LCD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened, STBY will not be  
displayed)  
Did you open the LENS CAP?  
Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor.  
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for recording. (see page 21)  
We recommend that beginners, who are using the camcorder for the first time, switch the EASY mode on. (see page 33)  
a. To start recording, press the red START/STOP button.  
REC  
Recording starts and REC should be displayed on the LCD.  
X:XX:XX  
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b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again.  
When Recording stops, STBY should be displayed on the LCD.  
STBY  
Y:YY:YY  
When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automat-  
ically. To use it again, push the red 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 and to protect the Head Drum and tape.  
REC SEARCH  
You can view a recorded picture with  
REC SEARCH  
,
the REC SEARCH  
REC SEARCH  
,
function in STANDBY mode.  
allows you to reverse and REC SEARCH  
allows  
you to forward, for as long as you keep pressing.  
If you press the REC SEARCH  
button briefly in STANDBY mode,  
your camcorder will play back in reverse for 3 seconds and return to  
the original position automatically.  
REC SEARCH  
(Press briefly)  
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Hints for Stable Image Recording  
✤✤ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.  
✤✤ For stable recording, fix the LENS COVER firmly by clipping it on the hand strap.  
(refer to figure)  
Recording with the LCD Screen  
1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. (see page 16)  
2. Place your right elbow against your side.  
3. Place your left hand under or next to the LCD to support and adjust it.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone.  
4. Choose a comfortable, stable position 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 with the hand strap. (see page 16)  
2. Place your right elbow against your side.  
3. Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone.  
4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots.  
You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.  
Do not forget to breathe gently.  
5. Put your eye firmly against the eyecap.  
6. Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.  
7. Whenever possible, use a tripod.  
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Adjusting the LCD  
Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which allows you to view recording or play-  
back directly.  
Depending on the conditions in which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust:  
Brightness  
Color  
1. Make sure that the battery pack is in place.  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS ..............................OFF  
D.ZOOM ......................OFF  
WHITE BAL..................AUTO  
DISPLAY......................ON  
LANGUAGE ................ENGLISH  
3. Open the LCD Screen, then the LCD will turn on.  
WL REMOCON............ON  
4. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU list will be displayed.  
NEXT: MENU  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS ..............................OFF  
5. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to LCD ADJUST.  
D.ZOOM ......................OFF  
WHITE BAL..................AUTO  
DISPLAY......................ON  
LANGUAGE ................ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON............ON  
NEXT: MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
6. Press ENTER.  
[17]  
The LCD ADJUST MENU will be displayed.  
BRIGHT  
COLOR  
[17]  
EXIT: MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
7. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD brightness.  
[20]  
BRIGHT  
COLOR  
[17]  
EXIT: MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
8. Press ENTER.  
[20]  
BRIGHT  
COLOR  
[19]  
The cursor will move to the next item.  
EXIT: MENU  
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9. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD color setting.  
10. Press ENTER.  
For further adjustment, repeat steps 7, 8, 9.  
11. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting.  
Note: If you do not press a button within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear.  
The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode.  
Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER  
Focus:  
Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture.  
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Playing back a tape on the LCD  
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD Screen.  
Make sure that the battery pack is in place.  
1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Insert the tape you have just recorded.  
1
2
3
4
5
PLAYER  
PUSH  
3. Open the LCD Screen and make sure that STOP is displayed on the OSD.  
Adjust the angle of the LCD Screen and set the brightness or the color if necessary.  
STOP  
4. Press the  
(REW) button to rewind the tape to the beginning.  
REW  
To stop REWIND, press the (STOP) button.  
Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding.  
PLAY/  
STILL  
STOP  
5. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.  
You can see the video you recorded on the LCD.  
To stop the PLAYBACK operation, press the (STOP) button.  
Note: You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 53)  
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Adjusting the LCD during PLAY  
The LCD adjustment method in PLAYER mode is identical to step  
number 4 of page 26, except the power switch must be set to PLAYER.  
Controlling the Sound from the Speaker  
When you use the LCD Screen while playing back, you can hear sound  
from the Speaker.  
Volume of the Speaker is controlled by the UP/DOWN dial tab on the  
camcorder.  
If you close the LCD Screen, the LCD Screen and Speaker are turned off.  
If the speaker does not work properly, check the following:  
Is the LCD Screen closed?  
Is the volume adjusted to a low level?  
Is the speaker off? (see page 56)  
Notes: Lower the volume if vibration from the built-in speaker causes screen  
disturbance.  
Volume display will automatically disappear 2 seconds after adjusting.  
Viewing a Still Picture  
PLAY/STILL  
during playback.  
Press (PLAY/STILL) button  
To resume playback, press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button again.  
Picture Search  
Keep pressing  
To resume normal playback, release the button.  
(FF) or  
(REW) button during playback.  
FF  
REW  
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Zooming In and Out  
Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.  
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture. For more professional looking record-  
ings, do not use the zoom function too often.  
You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs :  
Gradual zoom (9~12 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)  
High-Speed zoom (3~6 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)  
Use these features for different shots; please note that overuse of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a  
reduction of battery pack usage time.  
1. Move the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom, move it further for a  
high-speed zoom.  
W
T
Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.  
2. T (Telephoto) side:  
Subject appears closer.  
3. W (Wide angle) side:  
Subject appears further away.  
Note: MACRO  
If you cannot obtain sharp focus in telephoto zoom, move the lever to the Wside until the focus sharpens.  
You can record a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position.  
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Digital Zoom  
Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.  
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally.  
The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the Tside.  
We recommend that you use the DIS (SCL906/L907) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 35)  
W
T
MENU  
W
x
T
880  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................ON  
D.ZOOM ..............ON  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
NEXT: MENU  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
✤✤ Open the LCD Screen and adjust the LCD Screen so as to see comfortably.  
2. Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is on. (see page 32)  
W
x
T
3. When you move the ZOOM lever to the Tside, the picture will be enlarged within 22x  
minimum to 880x maximum ZOOM.  
880  
3
T
This is the DIGITAL ZOOM boundary.  
W
T
x
880  
shows the digital zoom area  
shows the optical zoom area  
4. If you do not want to use the DIGITAL ZOOM, set the D.ZOOM function to OFF in the MENU list. (see page 32)  
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Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL906/L907 only)  
The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
NEXT: MENU  
The MENU list will appear.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D. ZOOM.  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
NEXT: MENU  
MENU  
4. Press ENTER.  
LCD ADJUST  
The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will change.  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............ON  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end setting.  
NEXT: MENU  
Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL901 only)  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
Power switch will be changed to CAMERA mode.  
W
x
T
880  
2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button.  
D.ZOOM  
The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen,  
and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate.  
3. To deactivate the DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again.  
The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen.  
Note: The D.ZOOM ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode.  
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EASY Mode (for Beginners)  
Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode.  
The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 18).  
2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to  
off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic mode.  
STBY  
X:XX:XX  
EASY  
Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, DIS (  
as the camcorder starts to run.  
will be displayed  
)
The word EASYwill appear on the LCD at the same time.  
However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set.  
JAN. 31, 2004  
(DIS (  
) will be displayed on SCL906/L907 only)  
3. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.  
Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings.  
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Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off.  
The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to the EASY mode being switched on.  
Notes:  
In the EASY mode, the MENU, MF, DSE, P.AE and BLC functions are not available.  
If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off.  
The EASY mode settings are stored in the camera (provided a good lithium battery has been installed).  
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CUSTOM - Creating your own customized recording settings  
You can customize the settings and save them for future use.  
The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list.  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
NEXT: MENU  
4. Press the ENTER button, the CUSTOM menu will appear.  
Set the status of each item to what you want.  
MENU  
CUSTOM SET  
CLOCK SET  
5. To exit the menu, press the MENU ON/OFF button twice.  
TITLE SET  
TITLE ..................OFF  
D/TITLE COLOR..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
6. By pressing the CUSTOM button, the custom settings will come up.  
Date/Time and Title will only appear if these have been set in advance.  
The word CUSTOMwill be displayed on the LCD at the same time.  
CUSTOM SETTING  
DIS ......................ON  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL..........AUTO  
DATE/TIME ..........OFF  
TITLE ..................OFF  
PROGRAM AE ....AUTO  
DSE SELECT ......OFF  
Example: When the CUSTOM SET is set as follows;  
7. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.  
Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings.  
EXIT: MENU  
8. To switch Custom off, press the CUSTOM button once.  
The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to  
the CUSTOM mode being switched on.  
STBY  
-0:00:03  
CUSTOM SETTING  
DIS ......................ON  
880x  
D.ZOOM..............ON  
Pressing the  
CUSTOM button,  
displays  
SEPIA  
CUSTOM  
WHITE BAL ........OUTDOOR  
DATE/TIME ..........DATE/TIME  
TITLE ..................CONTINUE  
PROGRAM AE....  
CONGRATULATIONS  
Note:  
DSE SELECT......SEPIA  
TITLE  
12:00 AM  
The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera  
(providing a good lithium battery has been installed).  
EXIT: MENU  
CONTINUE  
JAN.1,2004  
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL906/L907 only)  
The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only.  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand hold-  
ing the camcorder (within reasonable limits).  
It provides more stable pictures when:  
Recording in the Zoom In mode  
Recording a small object close-up  
Recording and walking at the same time  
Recording through the window of a vehicle  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (See page 18)  
LCD ADJUST  
Open the LCD Screen and adjust it to see comfortably.  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
The MENU list will appear.  
NEXT: MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to DIS.  
4. Press ENTER.  
NEXT: MENU  
The DIS setting will change.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................ON  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting.  
When the DIS is set, the DIS mark  
(
)
will displayed on the OSD.  
NEXT: MENU  
Notes: 1. It is recommended you deactivate the handshake compensation function when using a tripod.  
2. The DIS function will not operate in the DSE mode.  
3. The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode.  
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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)  
The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only.  
In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your  
recording.  
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.  
Auto Focusing  
The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch.  
If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode.  
Manual Focusing  
In the following situations, you should 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 crowd.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the MF button.  
3. Zoom in the subject to be recorded by pushing the ZOOM tab to the Tside.  
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4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused.  
5. You will obtain a sharp picture after zooming out.  
6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again.  
Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.  
BLC  
BLC works in the CAMERA mode.  
Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:  
* BLC on  
* BLC off  
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The subject is placed in front of a window.  
The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against  
a bright background; the persons face is too dark to distinguish their features.  
The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.  
The light sources are too bright.  
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-
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The subject is against a snowy background.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press BLC button.  
Normal - BLC - Normal  
BLC enhances only the subject.  
Note: BLC function will not operate in P.AE or EASY mode.  
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PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)  
The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.  
The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions. They give you  
creative control over the depth of the field.  
There are 6 automatic exposure modes.  
The flicker appears when photographing from the interior fluorescent lamp lower part.  
1. 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 second, depending on the picture.  
2. SPORTS mode (  
)
For recording people or objects moving quickly; you should able to play back the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or  
stop on a given image with very little blur.  
3. PORTRAIT mode (  
)
For focusing on the background of the subject, the background being out of focus.  
The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.  
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture.  
4. SPOTLIGHT mode (  
)
To record correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.  
The shutter speed is 1/60 second.  
5. SAND/SNOW mode (  
)
For recording when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow.  
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.  
6. HSS (High Speed Shutter) mode (  
)
For recording fast-moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games.  
You may need to light the recording area.  
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Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the P.AE button, the (  
) symbol will be displayed.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed.  
(
)
No Display : Auto mode.  
JAN. 31, 2004  
Notes:  
The screen status that is changed by the P.AE button will be recorded on the tape.  
To end the P.AE function, press the P.AE button once or several times, until the P.AE Icon is no longer displayed.  
The P.AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.  
The BLC function will not operate in P.AE mode.  
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DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode  
✤✤ 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.  
✤✤ There are several DSE modes. (SCL901: 8 modes, SCL906/L907: 9 modes)  
1. Normal picture.  
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1
2. STROBE: This mode works by inserting a cutting effect on the image.  
There are 50 fields in a normal recorded picture. (SCL906/L907 only)  
3. SEPIA: This mode gives the image a SEPIA effect.  
4. B&W(Black & White): This mode allows the image to be recorded in black and white.  
3
4
5. NEG.(Negative): This mode allows images to be recorded by reflecting the color of the  
image.  
6. MIRROR: This mode cuts the image in half, using the mirror effect.  
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5
7
9
7. ART: Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image.  
8. MOSAIC: This mode gives the image a checkered design.  
9. 16:9(WIDE): This mode provides a 16:9(WIDE) television display.  
10. CINEMA: This mode covers the upper/lower portion of the screen to give a movie-like  
effect.  
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Notes: DIS function will not operate in DSE mode. (SCL906/L907 only)  
DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.  
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Selecting and recording DSE effects  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the DSE button, STROBE or SEPIA will be displayed.  
3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed.  
4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.  
STBY  
X:XX:XX  
SEPIA  
5. To exit the DSE functions, press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE  
mode is displayed on the LCD.  
Notes: It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode.  
DSE functions will not operate in EASY mode.  
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Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME  
Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only.  
You can record the date/time on your tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are  
displayed on the viewfinder or LCD.  
Setting a DATE/TIME  
Setting the DATE/TIME is possible in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only.  
MENU  
1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY. (see page 17)  
LCD ADJUST  
The LITHIUM BATTERY is needed to maintain the clock.  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.  
NEXT: MENU  
MENU  
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CLOCK SET is highlighted.  
CUSTOM SET  
CLOCK SET  
TITLE SET  
TITLE....................OFF  
D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
NEXT: MENU  
5. Press ENTER.  
CLOCK SETTING  
CLOCK SETTING is possible when the DATE and TIME appear.  
BLINKING indicates the possible changes for the setting.  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1, 2004  
The year will be the first to blink.  
EXIT: MENU  
6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired year.  
CLOCK SETTING  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1, 2005  
EXIT: MENU  
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7. Press ENTER.  
CLOCK SETTING  
The month to be reset will blink.  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1, 2005  
EXIT: MENU  
CLOCK SETTING  
8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month.  
12:00 AM  
FEB. 1, 2005  
EXIT: MENU  
9. Press ENTER.  
CLOCK SETTING  
The day to be reset will blink.  
12:00 AM  
FEB. 1, 2005  
10. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure used for  
setting the year and month.  
EXIT: MENU  
11. Press ENTER after setting the minute and the clock setting screen will disappear.  
The selected date and time will then be displayed.  
Recording the DATE/TIME  
1. Make sure that you have set the DATE/TIME.  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
Open the LCD Screen and adjust it to see comfortably.  
3. Press the DATE/TIME button the required number of times.  
To record the date only, press the DATE/TIME button once.  
To record the date and time, press the DATE/TIME button twice.  
4. Press the START/STOP button to record the DATE/TIME on your recording.  
Notes:  
If your date and time settings are not maintained in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged.  
(see page 17)  
You cannot conceal the recorded date or time during playback.  
The DATE/TIME function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.  
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Selecting and Recording a Title  
Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only.  
The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorders memory.  
You can also select the language of the titles.  
Selecting Title-Language and Setting a Title  
Selecting a language is possible in STANDBY in CAMERA mode only.  
The factory default language is ENGLISH.  
You can change the language.  
1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adapter attached. (see page 17)  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
Open the LCD Screen and adjust it to see comfortably.  
3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
The MENU list will appear.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
EXIT: MENU  
MENU  
CUSTOM SET  
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until TITLE SET is highlighted.  
CLOCK SET  
TITLE SET  
TITLE....................OFF  
D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
EXIT: MENU  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
ENGLISH [HAVING FUN]  
FRANÇAIS  
5. Press ENTER.  
A list of available languages will appear.  
DEUTSCH  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
PYCCK»…  
EXIT: MENU  
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6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language.  
You may select languages among ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/DEUTSCH/  
ITALIANO/ESPAÑOL/PYCCK»….  
ENGLISH [HAVING FUN]  
FRANÇAIS  
DEUTSCH  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
7. Press ENTER.  
PYCCK»…  
Then, the title list will appear in the language you chose.  
8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire.  
9. Press ENTER.  
ANNIVERSARY  
CONGRATULATIONS  
GRADUATION  
The selected title will appear on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will disappear.  
At the same time, the camcorder will return to the menu mode.  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY NEW YEAR  
HAVING FUN  
Recording a Title  
Note: Make sure that you have selected a TITLE.  
MENU  
CUSTOM SET  
CLOCK SET  
1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode.  
TITLE SET  
TITLE...................CONTINUE  
D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
Open the LCD Screen and adjust it to see comfortably.  
2. Press MENU.  
EXIT: MENU  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until TITLE...........OFF is highlighted.  
4. Press ENTER to choose among OFF, AUTO-10S, and CONTINUE.  
5. Press START/STOP button to record the title with your picture.  
If you want to change recording time, select title recording time (OFF, AUTO-10S, CONTINUE) on MENU.  
Notes: The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds after you turn on the title.  
MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.  
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Fade In and Out  
The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.  
You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence.  
To Start Recording  
STBY  
1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.  
0:00:00  
The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).  
2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE  
REC  
0:00:15  
button.  
Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear (fade in).  
To Stop Recording (using FADE IN / FADE OUT)  
REC  
3. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the FADE button.  
0:00:15  
The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).  
4. When the picture has disappeared, press the START/STOP button to  
STBY  
0:00:20  
stop recording.  
Hold 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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Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only)  
With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, allowing you to take single still pictures.  
The SNAP SHOT function operates in the CAMERA mode.  
-
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
CAMERA  
2. Point the Camera at the image you want to record and press the SNAP SHOT button.  
At this time, be careful not to shake your camcorder because the image will be  
blurred.  
SNAP SHOT  
SNAP SHOT  
3. After the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed, your camcorder will record the still  
image for 6 seconds, then automatically return to STANDBY mode.  
You can check the remaining time for SNAP SHOT recording by  
looking at the time displayed on the screen.  
To stop SNAP SHOT recording, press the SNAP SHOT button again.  
Notes:  
The SNAP SHOT is activated during shooting.  
The still image will be displayed on the display if the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode.  
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White Balance  
WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition.  
You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good color quality of the image.  
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-
-
AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.  
INDOOR ( ): Controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.  
OUTDOOR ( ): Controls WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience.  
Setting a White Balance Mode  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU list will be displayed.  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until WHITE BAL. ........AUTO is highlighted.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
EXIT: MENU  
4. Press ENTER.  
MENU  
You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
EXIT: MENU  
MENU  
5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........OUTDOOR  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
EXIT: MENU  
Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.  
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Selecting OSD Language  
1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
MENU  
The MENU list will appear.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button.  
EXIT: MENU  
MENU  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
You may select languages among ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS.  
4. Press the ENTER button.  
EXIT: MENU  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
[ENGLISH]  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
5. To exit the menu, press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
The OSD changes with the language which is selected.  
EXIT: MENU  
Notes:  
The factory default language is ENGLISH.  
Selecting a language is possible in CAMERA mode or VCR mode.  
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Demonstration  
Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more  
easily.  
The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when a tape is not in the camcorder.  
The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
EXIT: MENU  
MENU  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial so that DEMO is highlighted.  
CUSTOM SET  
CLOCK SET  
TITLE SET  
TITLE....................OFF  
D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
EXIT: MENU  
4. Press ENTER to select ON.  
SAMSUNG  
Demonstration will start.  
5. Set the power switch to OFF to end the Demonstration.  
DEMONSTRATION  
Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.  
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Setting the Date/Title Color  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.  
MENU  
The MENU list will appear.  
LCD ADJUST  
DIS........................OFF  
D.ZOOM ..............OFF  
WHITE BAL ..........AUTO  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
WL REMOCON ....ON  
NEXT: MENU  
MENU  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR.......WHITE.  
CUSTOM SET  
CLOCK SET  
TITLE SET  
TITLE....................OFF  
D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
DEMO ..................OFF  
EXIT: MENU  
DATE/TITLE COLOR SELECT  
[WHITE]  
4. Press ENTER.  
WHITE  
A list of available colors will appear.  
YELLOW  
CYAN  
MAGENTA  
RED  
GREEN  
BLUE  
EXIT: MENU  
DATE/TITLE COLOR SELECT  
[YELLOW]  
WHITE  
5. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate color.  
YELLOW  
CYAN  
MAGENTA  
RED  
GREEN  
BLUE  
6. Press ENTER.  
EXIT: MENU  
Press the DATE/TIME button to choose whether the date and/or  
time will be displayed.  
7. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end setting.  
The Title and Date/Time will appear in the Color you chose.  
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Ad va nced Record ing  
Lighting Techniques  
When you use your camcorder, there are only two possible recording environments.  
-
You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter).  
You will be recording indoors (Video light recommended or required).  
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The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.  
The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of brightness and any associated recommendations.  
Brightness  
(lux)  
Situations  
Recommendations  
Snow-covered mountains or fields.  
Sandy beach on a hot summer’s day  
100,000  
100,000  
ND filter recommended.  
On a sunny day in the middle  
of the afternoon.  
On a gloomy day, an hour  
after the sunrise.  
Office with fluorescent  
lighting near to a window.  
On a sunny day, an hour  
before the sunset.  
35,000  
2,000  
1,000 Normal recording.  
1,000  
Department store counter.  
500 to 700  
300 Video light  
recommended.  
Room lit by two 30W  
fluorescent lights.  
Arcade at night.  
Candle light.  
150 to 200  
10 to 15  
Video light required.  
After Recording  
1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 22)  
2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of the tape you have recorded, push the red tab on the cassette.  
3. Set the POWER switch to OFF.  
4. Close the LENS cover.  
5. Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder.  
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Pla ying b a ck a Ta p e  
To view a tape that you have recorded.  
Playback function works in PLAYER mode only.  
There are two ways to see a tape;  
To watch with LCD: recommended for outdoor use.  
To watch with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use.  
To watch with LCD  
It is practical to view a tape using the LCD Screen in a car or the outdoors. (see page 28)  
To watch with TV  
It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors.  
To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (see page 63)  
Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack  
Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder.  
The yellow plug: Video  
The white plug: Audio(L)-Mono  
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack  
You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.  
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.  
The yellow plug: Video  
The white plug: Audio(L)-Mono  
Note: To view the cassette on the television screen, select the channel reserved for your VCR on the television.  
(Refer to your VCR or television instruction book)  
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Pla ying b a ck a Ta p e  
Notes:  
SCL901/L906/L907 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audio  
cable to input “L” of your TV or VCR.  
You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality of pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.  
While playing back on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.  
Playback  
1. Use the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO on your TV.  
2. Connect power source (battery or AC Power Adapter) to the camcorder.  
Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
PLAYER  
3. Insert a tape you want to see.  
Make sure that STOP is displayed.  
PLAY/STILL  
4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.  
The picture you recorded appears on the TV after 2 to 3 seconds.  
Press (STOP) to stop playing.  
If the tape reaches its end during playback, the tape will rewind automatically.  
Notes:  
Vibration from the built-in speaker can cause picture distortion.  
It is best to turn the built-in speaker off when your camcorder is connected to the TV.  
The system (Hi8/8mm) is selected automatically, depending on the tape format.  
This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback.  
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Various Functions in PLAYER mode  
To view a STILL picture (Playback pause)  
PLAY/STILL  
-
Press  
(PLAY/STILL) button during playback.  
-
To resume playback, press  
(PLAY/STILL) button again.  
Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode  
without operation in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear.  
To locate a scene (picture search)  
REW  
FF  
-
Press  
(FF) or  
(REW) buttons during playback. To resume normal  
playback, release the buttons.  
Zero RETURN (SCL906/L907 only)  
The ZERO RETURN function works in PLAYER STOP mode.  
You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0:00:00 automatically.  
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
START/  
COUNTER  
RESET  
WIDE  
STOP DISPLAY  
Make sure that STOP is displayed.  
SELF  
TIMER  
ZERO  
RETURN  
STILL  
2. Press the ZERO RETURN button.  
Z.RTN is displayed.  
TELE  
FF or REW works automatically.  
Notes:  
The ZERO RETURN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0:00:00.  
Set the COUNTER RESET to “C.RESET 0:00:00” in MENU mode at the start of the cassette or the required sequence.  
When you wish to find this point on the tape again, press Z.RETURN button when playback is stopped.  
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Pla ying b a ck a Ta p e  
Adjusting the LCD  
The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of the page 26, except the power switch must be set to PLAYER mode.  
Setting the Speaker ON/OFF  
The speaker is turned ON/OFF by opening/closing the LCD.  
The speaker ON/OFF setting operates when the LCD is opened. When it is set to OFF, the speaker wont turn on even after open-  
ing the LCD.  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
SPEAKER ............ON  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
PAL CONV. ..........OFF  
WL.REMOCON ....ON  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.  
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to SPEAKER.  
EXIT: MENU  
MENU  
LCD ADJUST  
4. Press ENTER to choose ON or OFF.  
SPEAKER ............OFF  
DISPLAY ..............ON  
PAL CONV. ..........OFF  
WL.REMOCON ....ON  
C.RESET..............0:00:00  
LANGUAGE..........ENGLISH  
5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button again to end the SPEAKER setting.  
EXIT: MENU  
Volume control  
Speaker volume can be controlled by turning the UP/DOWN dial during playback.  
Note: When the MENU list is on, volume will not be changed.  
DSE in PLAYER mode  
The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that the  
power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 40 and 41.  
Note: The STROBE, NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEMA and 16:9(WIDE) effects will not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER  
mode.  
Pressing the DSE button will scroll through the available settings.  
Stop at the one you require.  
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Multi Playback (using a PAL60 System)  
This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the PAL60format, allowing you to view it on a PAL TV  
which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.  
-
PAL60is a special output signal format with which a PAL TV can be used to view a tape recorded by an NTSC recorder.  
1. Set power switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Insert an NTSC tape you want to see.  
3. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.  
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to PAL CONV. ......OFF.  
5. Press ENTER, then it will change to  
PAL CONV. ......PAL60.  
Now you can see the picture by pressing the PLAY button.  
6. Press MENU ON/OFF button to end setting.  
Notes: 1. This Camcorder can not record using the PAL60system.  
2. When an NTSC tape is being played back, the picture on the monitor screen shrinks in the Vertical direction.  
3. If the signal recorded on the tape is in bad condition, the PAL60 playback system may malfunction.  
4. A PAL recorded tape can not be normally played back when PAL60is set or displayed.  
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USB interfa ce (SCL9 0 7 only)  
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection  
You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory to a PC without additional add-on cards 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 IITM processor compatible or better  
Operating system : Windows® 98/98SE/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 IITM is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.  
Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft® Corporation.  
All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.  
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USB interfa ce (SCL9 0 7 only)  
Installing USB Media 2.0 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.  
How to install the program  
1. The install program automatically operates when the CD is inserted into CD-ROM.  
Note:  
If the program installed does not operate, double click Install.exe in CD-ROM Drive.  
2. Click  
to install the program.  
3. Follow the installation instructions.  
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USB interfa ce (SCL9 0 7 only)  
4. The window below displays the folder to install the program.  
The program is installed in the following folder.  
C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media 2.0  
4.  
Click  
to change the folder.  
5. Connect the camcorder to PC.  
6. PC finds the new hardware and installs the driver automatically.  
7. If the driver is installed, the installation is completed.  
8. Execute USB Media 2.0 player on the Windows wall paper.  
6.  
Note:  
USB Media 2.0 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF).  
The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD.  
(The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of Adobe Systems, Inc.)  
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USB interfa ce (SCL9 0 7 only)  
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)  
3. Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC.  
If the PC has no Line input jack, connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack.  
This connection, however, may produce noise depending on the PC.  
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 the other USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder.  
USB Cable  
MIC  
USB AUDIO Cable  
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Ma intena nce  
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder  
Cleaning the Viewfinder  
Releasing the Eyecap  
1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw counter-clockwise.  
2. Pull the EYECAP out.  
3. Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and  
cotton swab or a blower.  
Reattaching the Eyecap  
4. Put the EYECAP on the VIEWFINDER.  
5. Put the screw back on.  
Cleaning the LCD Panel  
Open the LCD Screen and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the panel.  
Cleaning the Video Heads  
✤✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.  
✤✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads  
may be dirty.  
a
b
c
a. Normal Picture  
b,c. Noisy Picture  
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.  
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Insert the cleaning tape.  
3. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
4. Press the (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Check the quality of  
the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation.  
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.  
Storing the Camcorder  
1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder when storing.  
2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and warm place.  
3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often  
changes, such as in a car.  
4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place.  
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Using Your Ca m cord er Ab roa d  
Using Your Camcorder Abroad  
✤✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system.  
✤✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following:  
Power sources  
You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.  
Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the power used.  
Color system  
You can view your recording on the LCD or viewfinder.  
However, to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be  
NTSC: SCL901/L906/L907 - compatible and have the appropriate audio/video jacks.  
PAL-compatible area  
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, Rumania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.  
NTSC-compatible area  
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States, etc.  
Note: You can make recordings with your camcorder anywhere in the world.  
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Troub leshooting  
Troubleshooting  
✤✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unneces-  
sary call.  
Self Diagnosis Display  
Display  
Blinking  
Inform that...  
Action  
the battery pack is  
almost discharged  
slow  
Change it to a charged one.  
the battery pack is  
fully discharged.  
Change it to a  
charged battery.  
fast  
slow  
no  
the tape has almost  
reached its end.  
TAPE END!  
TAPE END!  
Prepare a new one.  
the tape reached its end  
Change to a new one.  
there is no tape in  
the camcorder.  
Insert a tape.  
TAPE!  
slow  
the tape is protected  
from recording.  
If you want to record,  
release the protection tab.  
slow  
slow  
PROTECTION!  
D.EMG  
C.EMG  
R.EMG  
L.EMG  
the camcorder has  
some mechanical fault.  
1. Eject the tape.  
2. Set to OFF  
3. Detach the battery.  
4. Reattach the battery.  
* Please contact your  
local service center if  
the problem continues.  
moisture condensation has  
formed in the camcorder.  
see page 67.  
slow  
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Troub leshooting  
Checking  
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.  
If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:  
The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.  
Your warranty, if applicable.  
Then contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.  
Explanation/Solution  
Symptom  
Check the battery pack (see page 19) or the AC power adapter.  
You cannot switch the  
camcorder on.  
(see page 18)  
Check the POWER, set it to CAMERA.  
Start/Stop does not operate  
while shooting.  
You have reached the end of the cassette.  
Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 22)  
You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than  
5 minutes without using it. (see page 24)  
The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 21)  
The camcorder goes off  
automatically.  
The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 21)  
The battery pack has not been charged fully. (see page 19)  
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.  
Use another battery pack.  
The battery pack is quickly  
exhausted.  
The battery pack is fully used up.  
A mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 64)  
You cannot eject the cas-  
sette from the compartment.  
The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.  
The DATE/TIME indicator  
flashes more than 2 times  
when you set the camcorder  
to CAMERA.  
(see page 17)  
The video heads might be dirty. (see page 62)  
The playback picture is poor.  
A mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 64)  
You cannot operate any  
functions on the camcorder.  
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Troub leshooting  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
A vertical stripe appears  
when you record a bright  
subject against a dark  
background (candle flame,  
for example).  
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. (see page 37)  
The image quality on the  
LCD is poor.  
The use of VIEWFINDER is recommended when recording  
under sunlight. (see page 7)  
Adjust the LCD. (see page 26)  
The image in the viewfinder  
is blurred.  
The viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.  
Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp  
focus. (see page 27)  
The tape does not move  
when you press the Play,  
Fast Forward or Rewind  
buttons.  
Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.  
You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.  
The picture does not appear  
in the viewfinder.  
The LCD Screen is opened.  
There is no sound from the  
SPEAKER when playing  
back the tape.  
Make sure the SPEAKER is ON. (see page 56)  
The Date/Time or Title  
disappeared even though  
you had it set.  
The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.  
(see page 17)  
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Troub leshooting  
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 has a built-in 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 for at least two hours  
in a warm dry room.  
DEW  
Please follow this procedure when the DEW protection feature is unexpectedly activated  
and you want to override it:  
(Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely.)  
1. Take the battery pack out.  
2. Take the lithium battery out.  
3. Put the lithium battery back.  
4. Put the battery pack back.  
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Sp ecifica tions  
The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice.  
System  
SCL901/L906/L907  
Recording system  
Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM  
Audio: FM monaural system  
NTSC color, EIA standard  
Hi8 or 8mm  
Video signal  
Usable cassette  
Tape speed  
Speed mode  
Recording time  
FF or REW time  
Image device  
Optical zoom ratio  
Focal length: f  
F
SP: 14.345 mm/sec  
Record: SP only Playback: SP only  
P6-120: 120 min.  
P6-120: approx. 6.5 min.  
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)  
22x  
3.6~79.2 mm  
1.6  
Filter diameter  
Focus system  
Macro  
46 mm  
Inner  
Auto wide macro  
Min. Illumination  
0.3 lux (visible)  
LCD Screen  
Size/Picture cell  
Method  
2.5 inch/112k  
TFT  
Connectors  
Video out  
Audio out  
External mic  
Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced  
Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 820 ohms  
Monaural ø3.5 (SCL906/L907)  
General  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
*Recording, LCD ON  
DC 8.4 V (1.5 A)  
4.8 W  
Built-in mic  
Condenser mic, omni-directional  
Dynamic, 0.5 W standard  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
101x104x169 mm (3.98x4.09x6.65 inches)  
790 g (1.47lbs)  
Built-in speaker  
Operating temperature  
Dimension (WxHxD)  
Weight  
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Ind ex  
- A -  
- E -  
ABROAD ........................................................................................63 EASY ..............................................................................................33  
AC POWER ADAPTER ................................................................18 EJECT ............................................................................................22  
ADJUSTING....................................................................................26 ENTER ............................................................................................26  
AF ....................................................................................................36 EXTERNAL MIC ............................................................................68  
AUDIO ............................................................................................53  
AUTO FOCUSING ........................................................................36  
AUTO MODE..................................................................................38  
AUTO POWER OFF ......................................................................24  
- F -  
FADE IN ..........................................................................................46  
FADE OUT......................................................................................46  
FAR..................................................................................................36  
FF (FAST FORWARD) ..................................................................55  
- B -  
BATTERY........................................................................................19 FILTER DIAMETER........................................................................68  
BATTERY LEVEL ..........................................................................21 FOCAL LENGTH............................................................................68  
BATTERY PACK ............................................................................19  
BLC..................................................................................................37  
BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................26  
- H -  
HAND STRAP ................................................................................16  
Hi8....................................................................................................54  
- C -  
CAMERA ........................................................................................18  
CASSETTE ....................................................................................22  
CASSETTE HOLDER ....................................................................11  
CLEANING......................................................................................62  
COLOR ..........................................................................................26  
CONTENTS ......................................................................................2  
COUNTER ......................................................................................55  
CUSTOM ........................................................................................34  
- L -  
LCD..................................................................................................26  
LENS ................................................................................................9  
LITHIUM BATTERY........................................................................17  
LOCK ..............................................................................................18  
- M -  
MIRROR..........................................................................................40  
MOISTURE ....................................................................................64  
MOSAIC ..........................................................................................40  
MULTY PLAYBACK........................................................................57  
- D -  
DATE ..............................................................................................42  
DATE/TIME ....................................................................................42  
DC CABLE......................................................................................18  
DEMO ............................................................................................50  
DEW ................................................................................................67  
DIGITAL ZOOM ..............................................................................31  
DIMENSIONS ................................................................................68  
DIS ..................................................................................................35  
DISPLAY..........................................................................................12  
DSE ................................................................................................40  
- N -  
ND FILTER......................................................................................52  
NEAR ..............................................................................................36  
NEG ................................................................................................40  
NTSC ..............................................................................................63  
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Ind ex  
- O -  
STANDBY........................................................................................18  
START/STOP..................................................................................23  
STILL ...............................................................................................55  
STOP ..............................................................................................54  
STROBE..........................................................................................40  
SYSTEM..........................................................................................68  
S-VIDEO .........................................................................................54  
OPERATION MODE ......................................................................13  
OSD.................................................................................................12  
- P -  
PLAY................................................................................................54  
PLAYER...........................................................................................54  
PORTRAIT MODE..........................................................................38  
POWER CONSUMPTION.............................................................68  
POWER REQUIREMENT .............................................................68  
POWER SWITCH...........................................................................18  
PROGRAM AE ...............................................................................38  
- T -  
TAPE COUNTER............................................................................13  
TAPE EJECT ..................................................................................22  
TAPE END ......................................................................................64  
TIME ................................................................................................42  
TITLE...............................................................................................44  
TV MONITOR .................................................................................53  
- R -  
RECHARGING ...............................................................................19  
REC SEARCH ...............................................................................24  
REMOTE CONTROL.....................................................................15  
REW (REWIND) ............................................................................55  
- V -  
VIDEO .............................................................................................53  
VIDEO HEAD..................................................................................62  
VOLUME.........................................................................................56  
- S -  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................4  
SAND/SNOW MODE.....................................................................38  
SELF-30S........................................................................................15  
SELF-END .....................................................................................15  
SELF DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................64  
SELF RECORD..............................................................................15  
SELF TIMER...................................................................................15  
SEPIA..............................................................................................40  
SHOULDER STRAP......................................................................17  
SNAP SHOT ...................................................................................47  
SPEAKER .......................................................................................56  
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................68  
SPORTS MODE.............................................................................38  
SPOTLIGHT MODE.......................................................................38  
- W -  
WAIT-10S ........................................................................................15  
WEIGHT..........................................................................................68  
WHITE BALANCE..........................................................................48  
- Z -  
ZERO RETURN..............................................................................55  
ZOOM..............................................................................................30  
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W a rra nty (SEA Users Only)  
SAMSUNG  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and  
workmanship.  
SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is  
due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at its option.  
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the  
location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).  
Labor  
90 days carry-in  
Parts  
1 year  
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customers 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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THIS CAMCO RDER IS MAN UFACTURED 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  
AD68-00732M  

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