Samsung SCD6040 - Manuals

ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Precautions on Camcorder Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8Quick Start .............................................................

ENGLISH Contents 3 3 Setting the Power Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31Using the 5-Way Button ............................................

ENGLISH 4 4 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ................................................................................................................................... 52 Setting the PROGRAM AE ....................................................................................

Frame Advance – Frame by Frame Playback ..................................................................................................................................................... 75 Searching Still Images .......................................................................................

Viewing Still Images ............................................................................................................................................................................................100Viewing a Single Still Image ..............................................................

Using the Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................................................................................................128Rotating a Stored Picture .............................................................

ENGLISH Start 8 8 Precautions on Camcorder Care ✤ Please note the following precautions for use: ✤ Please keep this device in a safe place. The device contains a lens that can be damaged by shock. Keep away from the reach of the children. Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water m...

✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in one system and provides a variety of functions. Please read thismanual in its entirety. ✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in the following order: 1. Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to page 47). 2. Insert t...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 Notes Regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen ✤ Do not apply excessive force on the moving parts while adjusting the monitor. ✤ Over rotation or excessive force may damage the hinge connecting the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1. LCD monitor is closed. 2....

✤ Television programs, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorizedrecording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and is contrary to copyright laws. ✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned i...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 12 12 Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ✤ Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. ✤ If your device is in Camcorder mode, and it is left in ST...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 13 13 ✤ To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shaped distortsplayback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with adry type cleaning c...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 14 14 Notes Regarding the Hand Strap ✤ To ensure a steady picture during filming, make sure that the hand strap is properly adjusted. ✤ Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it. 1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and use...

ENGLISH 15 15 ● Supports IEEE 1394 Digital Data Transfer By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK TM : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making itpo...

ENGLISH 16 16 ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Power Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock 7. Shoulder Strap 8. USB Cable 9. Software C...

ENGLISH 21 21 Getting to Know Your Device Remote Control 1 PHOTO 2 START/STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A.DUB 7 (FF) 8 (REW) 9 (PLAY) 10 DIRECTION( , ) 11 F.ADV 12 (STOP) 13 (STILL) 14 (SLOW) 15 DATE/TIME 16 X2 17 ZOOM 18 DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY ...

ENGLISH 22 22 Getting to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) 1. Battery Level (refer to page 30) 2. EasyQ Mode (refer to page 44) 3. Slow Shutter (refer to page 63) 4. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (refer to page 57) 5. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (refer to page 62) 6...

ENGLISH 23 23 Getting to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes OSD in CAMERA mode OSD in CAMERA PLAY mode 2272 16 3 23 1 2 17 15 19 18 20 21 22 4 5 6 78 13 10 11 9 14 12 30 31 29 27 28 24 25 26 1. Battery Level Display (refer to page 30) 2. F. No 3. Camera Mode (refer to page 82...

● Turning the OSD on / off 1. Press the DISPLAY button. Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.2. When you turn the OSD off, In REC mode : The STBY, REC, EASYQ modes are always displayed on the LCD monitor even when the OSD is turned off and key input is displayed for 3 seconds...

ENGLISH 25 25 The Camcorder : Preparation How to Use the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when: ✓ You purchase the camcorder ✓ The remote control does not work ✤ Ensure that you insert the Lithium battery cell correctly, matching the + and —markings. ✤ Be careful no...

ENGLISH 26 26 The Camcorder : Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap ✤ It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The Hand Strap enables you to: - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom Lever, START/ST...

ENGLISH 27 27 The Camcorder : Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. - The AC Power Adapter and the AC Power Cord: used for indoor recordings. - The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recordings. 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter ...

ENGLISH 28 28 The Camcorder : Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the Battery Pack to the device.2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC Power Cord and connect the AC Power Cord to a wall outlet. 3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack on the device.4. Turn the device off and t...

ENGLISH 29 29 The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ When you close the LCD monitor, it turns off and the viewfinder automatically turns on. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. ✤ The Battery Pack should be recharged in an environment...

ENGLISH 30 30 The Camcorder : Preparation The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack. a. Fully Chargedb. 20 ~ 40% usedc. 40 ~ 80% usedd. 80 ~ 95% usede. Exhausted (flickers) (The device will soon turn off. Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible) A ...

ENGLISH 31 31 The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to select the working mode of the device. 1. OFF mode: Turn the device off. To recharge the Battery Pack attached, connect the AC Power Adapter and cables while thePower Switch is set to OFF. 2. REC mode: Recor...

ENGLISH 32 32 The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ The 5-way button is used to make a selection, and to move the cursor left, right, upand down. Using the 5-way button, you can easily make your selection and navigatethe menu. ✤ The 5-way button works both in camcorder and camera modes. 1. LEFT button2. RIG...

ENGLISH 33 33 The Camcorder : Preparation Adjusting the LCD Monitor ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display monitor, which enablesyou to view directly what you are recording or playing back. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indo...

ENGLISH 34 34 The Camcorder : Preparation Using the Viewfinder ✤ The Viewfinder will not work when the LCD monitor is open. The FOCUS ADJUST on the viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images. 1. Close the LCD monitor and pull out the Viewfinder . 2. Use the FOCUS ADJUS...

ENGLISH 35 35 The Camcorder : Preparation Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker ✤ The Built-In Speaker works only in PLAY mode. ✤ When you use the LCD monitor for playback, you can hear the recorded sound through the Built-In Speaker. Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute the s...

ENGLISH 36 36 The Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to change or select recording settings and hardware functions. ✤ MENU instructions are displayed both on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It is easier to operate the unit using the LCDmonitor. INITIAL CLOCK SET Setting...

ENGLISH 38 38 The Camcorder : Functions ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is automatically recorded onto the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The top menu including INITIAL is displayed. 2. Press the OK button to select INITIAL then press...

ENGLISH 39 39 The Camcorder : Functions ✤ Displays the DATE / TIME on the LCD monitor while recording or playing a tape. ✤ The DATE / TIME setting works in both REC and PLAY modes. 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to REC mode.2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including VIEW...

ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions 41 41 ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the MENU button. The top menu including INITIAL is displayed. 2. Press the OK button to select INITIAL . The submenu including BEEP SOUND displays. 3. Press the DOWN btton to select BEEP SOUND , then...

ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions 42 42 ✤ The Demonstration automatically guides you through the major functions of your camcorder so that you may more easilytake advantage of all the features provided. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION is only available in Camcorder s REC mode (when no tape is inserted). ✤ The D...

ENGLISH 44 44 The Camcorder : Functions Using EASYQ Mode ✤ EASYQ mode only works in REC mode. ✤ EASYQ allows the user to easily make quality recordings. 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the EASYQ button to enter EASYQ mode. EASYQ will appear on the LCD along w...

ENGLISH 45 45 The Camcorder : Functions Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF) ✤ MF/AF mode only works in REC mode. ✤ In most situations, you will obtain the best results using AF (Auto Focus). ✤ Manual Focus may not be the optimum setting for everyday filming. ✤ Manual Focus allows the user to obtain cl...

ENGLISH 46 46 The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that can produce 900x zooming in total. Zooming is a techniquethat lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. Moderate and slow operation of th...

ENGLISH 47 47 The Camcorder : Basic Recording Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ Do not apply excessive force when inserting a cassette or closing the cassette holder, as it maydamage the moving parts. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than MiniDV cassettes. 1. Turn on your Camcorder, then slide the TAP...

ENGLISH 48 48 The Camcorder : Basic Recording ✤ When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect from beingaccidentally erased . a. Protecting a Cassette: Push the Write Protect Tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered. b. Removing Cassette Protection: If you no longe...

ENGLISH 49 49 The Camcorder : Basic Recording Making Your First Recording Before you begin! - Insert the Lithium Ion Battery (refer to page 28) - Charge your battery (refer to page 28) - Set the Clock (refer to page 38) - Insert a cassette tape (refer to page 47) 1. Turn on your camcorder and set th...

ENGLISH 51 51 The Camcorder : Basic Recording Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded Using the LCD Monitor ✤ You can monitor the recorded image on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Insert the tape you want to playback (refer to page 47). 3. Open the ...

ENGLISH 52 52 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ✤ The Program AE function works only in REC mode. ✤ It allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture setting to suit different recording conditions as well as allowing creativecontrol over the dep...

ENGLISH 53 53 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to the REC mode.2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including CAMERA is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select CAMERA , then press the OK button. The submenu including PROGRAM AE is displaye...

ENGLISH 56 56 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ✤ The Digital Image Stabilizer works only in REC mode. ✤ DIS is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking movements producedwhen filming hand-held. DIS provides a more stable image wh...

ENGLISH 57 57 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE) ✤ The Digital Special Effect function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can select various special effects using the Digital Special Effects menu. ✤ Digital effects enable you to give a more creativ...

ENGLISH 58 58 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including CAMERA is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select CAMERA , then press the OK...

ENGLISH 59 59 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use ✤ You can select the Recording mode in the REC and PLAY (DV IN) modes of your camcorder. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play) modes.- SP: Standard Play, this mode ...

ENGLISH 60 60 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use ✤ You can select the Audio recording mode in REC mode. ✤ This camcorder records audio signals in two ways.- 12bit: You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks along with the tape. The original stereo sound c...

ENGLISH 63 63 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ✤ The Slow Shutter function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Slow Shutter allows the user to record dark subjects or in darker areas, making them even brighter than they would beunder good natural lighting. A subject record...

ENGLISH 64 64 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording NITE PIX ✤ The NITE PIX function works only in REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX enables you to record subjects in dark lighting conditions. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX button upwards. NITE PIX and i...

ENGLISH 65 65 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording POWER NITE PIX ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works only in REC mode. ✤ With its maximum sensitivity, POWER NITE PIX enables you to make dark subjects and areasbrighter. POWER NITE PIX works with the Slow Shutter function to produce brighter recordings...

ENGLISH 66 66 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure ✤ Shutter Speed function works only in REC mode. ✤ Adjusting the exposure and shutter speed helps the user to control the image to be recorded. Greater exposure results in abrighter image while shorter shutter sp...

ENGLISH 67 67 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Using the Fade In / Out Function ✤ The Fade In / Out function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can give your recordings more professional look by usingspecial effects such as fading in at the beginning and fading outat the end of a sequence. 1. Before re...

ENGLISH 68 68 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu ✤ The Quick Menu is only available in REC mode. ✤ Quick Menu is used to access camcorder functions by simply using the Navigation Wheel. Quick Menu provides easieraccess to the frequently used menus without using th...

ENGLISH 69 69 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording - Provides a quick way to access the Digital Special Effects. - Using the Navigation Wheel, you can quickly set and release the special effect for your filming. Pressing the NavigationWheel while DSE is highlighted will toggle the DSE between OFF and ...

ENGLISH 70 70 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording - Provides a quick way to access the SHUTTER Speed Settings. 1. Turn the Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu) to select the Navigator icon ( ). 2. Press the Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu) to select SHUTTER . The adjustable Shutter Speed control bar appears on...

ENGLISH 71 71 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Taking Photos ✤ You may take still images while in REC mode and store the images on tape. This function isuseful when you want to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder. ✤ If you want to take a higher resolution still image, sw...

ENGLISH 72 72 The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Suitable for most recording situations. Make a recording while viewing the LCD monitor from above. Make a recording while view...

ENGLISH 73 73 The Camcorder : Playback Playing Back a Recorded Tape ✤ The tape playback functions work only in PLAY mode. ✤ It is handy and practical to view a tape using the LCD monitor almost anywhere (i.e. in a car, indoors, or outdoors). ✤ To display a recorded tape on a TV, the television set n...

ENGLISH 74 74 The Camcorder : Playback Various Functions in PLAY modes ✤ The (PLAY/STILL), ( STOP), (FF) , (REW) buttons are located both on the Camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), ( SLOW) buttons are located only on the Remote Control. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear...

ENGLISH 75 75 The Camcorder : Playback ✤ You can playback your recording at 2x normal speed using the X2 button on the remote control. ✤ Forward X2 Playback Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback.To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Reverse X2 Playback Press...

ENGLISH 76 76 The Camcorder : Playback Searching Still Images ✤ Searching the Still Images recorded on a tape works only in PLAY mode. ✤ Recorded Still Images are played back using stop-motion. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu...

ENGLISH 77 77 The Camcorder : Playback Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ✤ Audio Dubbing works only in PLAY mode. ✤ You can dub additional audio to your recordings using the remote control. Dubbing is supported only when the recordedimage has been recorded in SP (Standard Play) mod...

ENGLISH 78 78 The Camcorder : Playback Playing Dubbed Sound You may select the audio track to be played back. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Move to the position of recorded video that has dubbed audio track by using the (REW), (FF) or (PLAY/STILL) buttons. 3....

ENGLISH 81 81 The Camcorder : Playback PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function allows the user to zoom in or out on recorded image and still pictures. ✤ The Zooming Range for PLAY mode: 1.2 ~ 8.0x 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting th...

ENGLISH 82 82 The Camera : Preparation ✤ Turn the Mode Dial to select a Camera mode by setting the selector as illustrated. ✤ Available Camera Modes are: (PROGRAM): Sets aperture and shutter speed automatically for the user s convenience, other settings are free to set by manual SCENE: Preset Automa...

1. Open the Memory Slot lid.2. Insert the Memory Card into the Slot until it softly clicks.3. Close the Memory Slot. 1. Open the Memory Slot lid.2. Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out.3. Pull the Memory Card out of the slot and close the lid. ✤ Do not apply excessive force when you i...

ENGLISH 84 84 The Camera : Preparation ✤ You can use the FORMAT function to completely delete all still images/motion clips and options on the Memory Card,including protected still images/motion clips. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied w...

Size TIFF SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SIZE 30fps 15fps 2272x1704 Approx. 1 Approx. 7 Approx. 15 Approx. 23 320 x 240 Approx. 2min Approx. 3min 2048x1536 Approx. 1 Approx. 9 Approx. 19 Approx. 28 1600x1200 Approx. 2 Approx. 15 Approx. 31 Approx. 47 1024x768 Approx. 6 Approx. 36 Approx. 68 Approx. 95 640x4...

ENGLISH 86 86 The Camera : Functions Numbering Stored Pictures ✤ File numbers will be automatically given, in the order they were recorded, to pictures taken and stored in the Memory Card.By default, pictures are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled 100SSDVC, with four-digit file numbers, s...

ENGLISH 87 87 The Camera : Functions Setting the Picture Quality ✤ Set the level of picture quality for the still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on thememory card capacity, picture size and quality. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA)...

ENGLISH 88 88 The Camera : Functions Setting the Picture Size ✤ Set the picture size for still images before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the memory cardcapacity, picture size and quality. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the...

ENGLISH 89 89 The Camera : Functions Setting the Menu Language ✤ You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. ✤ Menus and messages can be displayed in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the M...

ENGLISH 90 90 The Camera : Functions Setting the LCD Brightness ✤ You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for Camera use. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SET) is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT butt...

ENGLISH 92 92 The Camera : Functions Setting the IMPRINT Option ✤ IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a picture. Your camera has a built-in clock thatmaintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan touse the date stamp to imprint the date an...

ENGLISH 95 95 The Camera : Functions MENU MYCAM SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 Functions Page Mode FILE LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB DATE&TIMEIMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Q.VIEW RESETSERIESENGLISHESPA O LF R A N A I SDEUTSCHITALIANONOYESDARKNORMALBRIGHTCOMPUTERPRINTER OFFDATEDATE & TIMEOFFON...

ENGLISH 99 99 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Taking and Viewing Your First Photo 1. Insert the memory card (refer to page 83) and connect a power source (refer to page 27).2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode and turn the Mode Dial to select (PROGRAM) mode. 3. Frame...

ENGLISH 100 100 ✤ You can playback and view still images stored on the Memory Card. ✤ Still images stored on the memory card are all displayed in the same size despite their originalresolution using the LCD monitor or viewfinder. ✤ There are three ways to view the recorded images in Camera (PLAY) mo...

ENGLISH 101 101 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set to ( PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SLIDE) is displayed. 4. Press the L...

ENGLISH 102 102 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking ✤ After taking a picture, your camera automatically shows just taken still image shortly and thenreturns to recording mode after few seconds. You can set the Q.View duration using this menu. ✤ The Q.View function works only for still images. 1. Turn ...

ENGLISH 103 103 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 1. Load a memory card that has previously stored pictures (refer to page 83). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 3. Turn the Mode Dial to set the (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Pres...

ENGLISH 104 104 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set to ( PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (DELETE) is displayed. 4. Press the ...

ENGLISH 105 105 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Delayed Recording – Self Timer ✤ Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography andvarious other camera uses) is available. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mo...

ENGLISH 106 106 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera ✤ You can record movies using the (MOVIE) mode. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to (MOVIE). The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the M...

ENGLISH 107 107 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking ✤ You can record movies using the (MOVIE) mode. ✤ Before recording a motion clip, insert a Memory Card (refer to page 83). 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to (Movie). Movie mode indicator is ...

ENGLISH 108 108 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture or movie is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to locate the motion clip to be played back. The MPEG indicator is di...

ENGLISH 109 109 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus ✤ In Camera modes, the automatic focus will not engage unless the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down. ✤ To get good image quality, please verify the focus is set properly before fully depressing the PHOTO button. ✤ While the camera...

ENGLISH 110 110 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Built-In Flash ✤ The Flash works in (CAMERA) modes and allows the user to take brighter pictures in dark locations (i.e. nighttime shooting, indoors and in shaded areas). ✤ Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync and Flash Ca...

ENGLISH 111 111 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode PROGRAM O O O O O A Aperture Priority X X O X O S S. Speed Priority X X O X O M Manual X X O X O EASYQ X O X X O X X X O O X O X X X X O X X X X X X X O X X X X O X X X X O X X X X O X X O X X X X X X O O X X X X P...

ENGLISH 112 112 Setting the Focus Modes ✤ Choose a focus mode to suit your subject and composition. Auto focusing, Continuous Auto focusing, Manual focusing, andMacro focusing modes are available. ✤ Focus will be automatically set near the center of the frame. ✤ Focus is set when you push the PHOTO ...

ENGLISH 113 113 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ Allows the user to focus rapidly, whereas the single auto focus gives a less rapid response but saves battery power. ✤ When Continuous Auto Focus mode is selected, [CAF] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Sw...

ENGLISH 114 114 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ The Macro Focusing mode allows the user to take a close-up picture of a detailed subject. ✤ Your camera can focus on subjects as close as 4cm (about 1.57 inches). ✤ The Macro mode works only in (CAMERA) modes. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the P...

ENGLISH 115 115 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Exposure Exposure, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity affects picture brightness and overall picture quality. Longer exposure, slower shutter speed and higher ISO sensitivity brighten the picture. Adjustment of these settings is available w...

ENGLISH 116 116 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ MULTI and SPOT AE modes work only in (CAMERA) mode. ✤ Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results. ✤ MULTI AE meters the lighting condition of the overall image by metering the exposure on multiple points. ✤ SPOT...

ENGLISH 117 117 ✤ Preset SCENE modes are provided to assist the user in taking pictures under various lighting conditions. ✤ The SCENE modes direct the camera to automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed and white balance according to thelighting conditions and preset settings. The available ...

ENGLISH 118 118 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ If the image in the LCD monitor is too bright, choose a negative value for exposure compensation. ✤ If the image in the LCD monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure compensation. ✤ The Manual Exposure compensation function works in ...

ENGLISH 119 119 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ By controlling the aperture, the user may adjust the overall picture brightness. ✤ Large apertures require more lighting and soften the background details. ✤ Smaller apertures will increase the depth of field, bringing the main subject and the backg...

ENGLISH 120 120 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ By controlling the shutter speed and aperture, you may adjust the overall brightness of the picture. ✤ Slower shutter speeds require more lighting. Faster shutter speeds require less lighting. ✤ For fast moving subjects, a slow shutter setting will ...

ENGLISH 121 121 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ Digital Cameras capture an image using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that takes in lightinginformation and detects the color. ✤ The color balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions; white balance is used topreserve natural colors under di...

ENGLISH 122 122 ✤ You can set the white balance in (MOVIE), (PROGRAM), A, S, and M modes. 1. Set the White Balance Mode to (MANUAL), following steps 1 ~ 4 on the previous page. 2. Frame your camera on a white area (such as a wall), filling the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) with white. 3. Press the OK ...

ENGLISH 123 123 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the pictureis under the same exposure condition. ✤ Allowing the flash to fire will help brighten the picture. However, if other set...

ENGLISH 124 124 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using Digital Special Effects ✤ The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function works only in Camera modes. ✤ Digital Special Effects allow the user to create professional looking effects on their pictures. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switc...

ENGLISH 125 125 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing ✤ From time to time, determining the best exposure setting for a picture may be difficult and youmay not have time to check the results and try again. Auto Exposure Bracketing allows the user tovar...

ENGLISH 126 126 Precautions on Camcorder Care The Camera : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot ✤ Continuous Shot allows the user to take consecutive pictures of a moving object. ✤ Continuous recording will occur while the PHOTO button is being pressed. Records pictures c...

ENGLISH 127 127 Quick Start The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Sharpness ✤ This option allows the user to obtain sharper images by processing the picture after it is shot. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including ...

ENGLISH 128 128 Precautions on Camcorder Care The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Digital Zoom ✤ A 3x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom are available. The Zoom indicator shows the current zooming status. A dividerindicates the border between optical and digital zooming. The digital zoom digit...

ENGLISH 129 129 Quick Start The Camera : Advanced Techniques Rotating a Stored Picture ✤ This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. ✤ This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card. ✤ You can rotate a stored picture while viewing it. 1. Turn on your camera by settin...

ENGLISH 130 130 Precautions on Camcorder Care The Camera : Advanced Techniques Resizing a Stored Picture ✤ This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. ✤ This function works only for still images recorded onto the memory card. ✤ Only downsizing is available. Enlarging low resolution pictures ...

ENGLISH 131 131 Quick Start The Camera : Advanced Techniques Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu ✤ MySET menu works only in (CAMERA) Modes. ✤ Customize your camera to memorize frequently accessed settings for easier use. MySET allows the user to recallmemorized settings to ready the camera in secon...

ENGLISH 132 132 The Camera : Advanced Techniques ✤ After saving your MySET configurations as instructed in the previous page, follow these steps to recall your MySETconfiguration at a later time: 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to MySET. 3...

ENGLISH 133 133 The Camera : Advanced Techniques Notes ✤ This function works in (CAMERA) mode. ✤ This function changes the starting image that is displayed when the camera is turned on. ✤ You can select and resize a still image to appear as your new start-up image. 1. Turn your camera on by setting ...

ENGLISH 134 134 Precautions on Camcorder Care The Camera : Advanced Techniques Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing ✤ This function allows the user to have a more detailed view of the picture using the LCD monitor. ✤ Enlarge a portion of the picture to see more deta...

ENGLISH 135 135 Quick Start The Camera : Advanced Techniques Protecting Stored Pictures ✤ Selecting PROTECT from the MENU saves valuable images from accidental deletion. ✤ You can set or cancel the protection on your pictures in (PLAY) mode. ✤ You may set a picture to LOCK to protect it, or UNLOCK t...

✤ By connecting the camera to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory carddirectly to the printer with a few simple operations using the camera buttons. ✤ With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your camera in order to...

ENGLISH 138 138 Miscellaneous Information ✤ To select images, select SELECT menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select SELECT . 2. Press the RIGHT button. The available options are listed: ONE PIC and ALL PICs. 3. Select an option using the DOWN or UP button, then pres...

ENGLISH 139 139 Miscellaneous Information ✤ To customize your print options such as PAPER SIZE, LAYOUT, PAPER TYPE, PRINT QUALITY,DATE PRINT, and FILE NAME imprint options, select the PRINTER SETUP menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select PRINTER SETUP . The availabl...

ENGLISH 140 140 Miscellaneous Information ✤ After selecting images and the PRINTER SETUP settings, print your pictures by choosing thePRINT menu. 1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select PRINT . The available options are listed: STANDARD and INDEX. 2. Press the RIGHT butto...

ENGLISH 141 141 Miscellaneous Information ✤ DPOF PRINT requires at least one DPOF marked image on the memory card. 1. Set the DPOF settings as described in page 142.2. Connect your camera and the printer as described in page 137. The PictBridge settings menu is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to...

ENGLISH 142 142 Precautions on Camcorder Care ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Your Pictures – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ✤ Mark your images with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) marking to utilize automatic printing. ✤ DPOF menu only works in (CAMERA) s PLAY mode. ✤ You ...

ENGLISH 143 143 1. Press the MENU button, then select (DPOF) by using the LEFT and RIGHT button. Submenu including INDEX is displayed. 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to select INDEX , then press the RIGHT button. The available options of NO and YES are displayed. 3. Select an option by pressing the ...

ENGLISH 144 144 5. Press the OK button to set your choice and exit the multiple pictures screen If ALL PICs is selected, print size setting menu is displayed. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the print size. To exit the multiple pictures screen, press the OK button. To cancel your selection made, ...

ENGLISH 145 145 Quick Start Miscellaneous Information Connecting to Other Devices – TV and VCR ✤ You can connect your device to a TV set directly or through a VCR to view your recordings and pictures on the TV screen,using the Multi-AV cable. ✤ You can connect your device to a PC to copy or move you...

ENGLISH 146 146 Miscellaneous Information ✤ If there are no input terminals for external devices on your TV set and a VCR is connected to your TV set using a coaxialcable, you can utilize the VCR to connect your camcorder to the TV set. To Connect to a VCR that is Connected to Your TV Set 1. Connect...

ENGLISH 147 147 Miscellaneous Information ✤ You can set the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu so it does not display on the TV. ✤ In the camcorder’s VIEWER menu, you can turn the TV DISPLAY on or off. ✤ Turning the TV DISPLAY off does not affect the video transfer to the TV. 1. Turn on your camcorder by ...

ENGLISH 148 148 Miscellaneous Information ✤ You can copy your recordings to a regular blank video tape or DVD. ✤ Insert a blank cassette in your VCR or a blank DVD in your DVD Recorder to copy your camcorder recordings. ✤ Insert your recorded cassette in your camcorder. ✤ Connect your camcorder to a...

ENGLISH 149 149 Quick Start Miscellaneous Information Connecting to Other Devices – PC ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a PC for copying or editing recorded video. ✤ DV and USB connections are supported. ✤ This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. ✤ Using the IEEE1394 cable (DV cable), ...

ENGLISH 150 150 Miscellaneous Information To connect your Camcorder to a PC using DV cable 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Connect the DV cable to your camcorder s DV terminal which is located on the bottom left side. If your PC has a 4-pin DV port (most laptop...

ENGLISH 152 152 Miscellaneous Information ✤ DVC Media Software CD includes the driver and software for connecting and utilizing SamsungDVC Camera to the PC. ✤ During the use of PC, if the program is deleted or error message comes out, you can reinstall itwith this CD. ✤ You can browse the DVC Media ...

ENGLISH 153 153 Miscellaneous Information To Copy Still Images Using a USB Connection ✓ Set your camera to (CAMERA) mode. Copying still images only works in (CAMERA) mode. ✓ The PC will recognize your camera as a removable mass storage device. ✓ Use your Windows Explorer or other file browser to loc...

ENGLISH 154 154 Precautions on Camcorder Care Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ✤ For prolonged use of your device, read following instructions carefully. For the safekeeping of your device, follow these steps. ✓ Remove the cassette (refer to page 47). ✓ Turn your camcorder off. ✓ R...

ENGLISH 155 155 To Clean the Exterior of Your Device ✓ To clean the exterior, use a soft dry cloth. Wipe the body gently. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rubthe surface. ✓ The LCD monitor surface should not be pressed. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface. ✓ To clean the lens...

ENGLISH 156 156 Precautions on Camcorder Care Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items: You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter...

ENGLISH 157 157 Quick Start Troubleshooting ✤ If your device fails to function as expected, please check the following before contacting service personnel. Refer to the pagenumbers listed for further details. TAPE END! TAPE END!TAPE!PROTECTION! D,L,C,R NO CARD! CARD FULL! NO IMAGE! FILE ERROR! Slow ...

ENGLISH 160 160 Precautions on Camcorder Care Specifications Specifications Model Name Camcorder System Video SignalVideo Recording SystemAudio Recording SystemUsable CassetteTape SpeedTape Recording TimeFF/REW time General FormatDimension (WxHxD)Weight (Net)Power ConsumptionPower SourcePower Source...

ENGLISH 162 162 Index Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 77AUDIO MODE ............................................................................................ 60 BLC .............................................................

ENGLISH 164 164 Warranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is...

ENGLISH ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.com AD68-00779B REV.01 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)