Samsung SCD86/D87 - Manuals

ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall beconnected to the groundin...

ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Accessories Supplied with camcorder .....................

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 6 6 Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using th...

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example:- When you move the ca...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcord...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 9 9 - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the vie...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from ti...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 11 Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used totransmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images ...

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA) 7. S-VIDEO cable (...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 14 14 Left Side View PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW : (STOP) BLC DELETE DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY 2. Speaker 3. DV IN/OUT 4. DC jack 5. MENU button 6. ENTER button 7. MENU dial 8. Mode switch (...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 15 15 Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 67) 3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 4. START/STOP button 5. Hook for handstrap 6. S-VIDEO jack 7. USB jack 8. Audio/Video jack 9. External MIC in 10.NITE PIX switch 10. NITE PIX switch 9. Ext...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Lithium battery cover 4. Tripod receptacle 5. TAPE EJECT 6. Focus adjust knob 7. Battery Release 8. Memory Stick slot 8. Memory Stick slot 4. Tripod receptacle 5. TAPE EJECT 7. Bat...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 17 17 Remote control 1. PHOTO2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74)5. PHOTO Search6. (FF) 7. (REW) 8. (PLAY) 9. F. ADV (see page 73) 10. Direction ( , ) 11. (STOP) 12. (STILL) 13. A.DUB (see page 65)14. (SLOW) 15. X2 (see page 73)...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Custom or Easy mode (see pages 60, 61)3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48)4. Program AE (see page 42)5. White Balance mode (see page 44)6. BLC (Back Light C...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 19 19 OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (memory) indicatorD. Image recording and loading indicator E. QualityF. ERASE P...

ENGLISH Preparation 20 20 How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :- You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - ma...

ENGLISH Preparation 21 21 ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithiu...

ENGLISH Preparation 22 22 Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.The hand strap enables you to :- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without havi...

ENGLISH Preparation 23 23 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC ...

ENGLISH Preparation 24 24 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on :- The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lit...

ENGLISH Preparation 25 25 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.A...

ENGLISH Preparation 26 26 Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possib...

ENGLISH Preparation 27 27 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cas...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 28 28 Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Set ...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 29 29 When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically.To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.This Auto Power off featu...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 30 30 ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.2. Place your right elbow against ...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 31 31 ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables youto view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example),you c...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 32 32 8. Press the ENTER button again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ ...

ENGLISH Basic Recording 33 33 ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of...

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 31) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - ...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 35 35 ● Setting menu items ● Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. Using the MENU DIAL and press the ENTER butt...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 36 36 O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode. : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. Notes ■ When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X , that item cannot be activated. ■ When...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 37 37 ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape.Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INIT...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 38 38 ● REMOCON ✤ THE REMOCON function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The REMOCON option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highligh...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 39 39 ● BEEP SOUND ✤ THE BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever youchange a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will ...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 40 40 ● SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 41 41 ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may usethem more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The dem...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 42 42 ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto bal...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 43 43 Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select ...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 45 45 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only. Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 46 46 Digital Zoom ✤ More than 10x zoom is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 49 49 Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-men...

ENGLISH 51 51 Advanced Recording ● CUSTOM.Q ✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use. ■ The CUSTOM.Q function operates in the CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ If you want to use the CUSTOM.Q function (see page 61) correctly, set the status of each item as desired before usingthe CUSTOM.Q fu...

ENGLISH 52 52 Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long...

ENGLISH 53 53 Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additio...

ENGLISH 54 54 Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.- When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA...

ENGLISH 56 56 Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, EVF and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY...

ENGLISH 57 57 Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button.This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME- E...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 58 58 ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose betweenAuto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.. ■ FOCUS (Manual...

ENGLISH 59 59 Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CA...

ENGLISH 60 60 Advanced Recording ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to make good recordings easily. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA, M.REC mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings wi...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 61 61 ✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use. ■ The CUSTOM SET function operates in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ Please set the custom settings before using this function. (see page 51) 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. To activate the CUSTOM func...

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC 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 difficultand...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 64 64 ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by usingspecial effects such as fading in at the beginning of asequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down ...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 65 65 ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be eras...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 66 66 Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-me...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 67 67 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in 2 seconds. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 68 68 ✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or M.REC mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrare...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording 69 69 ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects theLCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recor...

ENGLISH 70 70 Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Po...

ENGLISH 71 71 Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Audio/Video cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) ■ The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only 2. Con...

ENGLISH 72 72 Playback ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FWD, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STIL...

ENGLISH 73 73 Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode.The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remot...

ENGLISH 74 74 Playback ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to. ■ The time code i...

ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode 75 75 ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Audio/Video cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 3. Turn on the VCR or TV. 4. Insert the blank tape wi...

ENGLISH 76 76 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple.If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two t...

ENGLISH 77 77 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ● System requirements ■ CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. ■ Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS ■ Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM ■ IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the ...

ENGLISH 78 78 USB interface ● 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. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a ...

ENGLISH 79 79 USB interface ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. ✤ This explanation is based on Windows ® 98SE OS. Program installation 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. - Installa...

ENGLISH 80 80 USB interface Install the USB Software (DVC media 4.0 TM ) 4. Repeat steps 1~3. 5. When you see the Start window, click “DVC media 4.0 TM ” to continue installation. 6. Select a language and click “OK”. 7. When the dialog box appears, click the “NEXT” button. 8. Choose the Destination ...

ENGLISH 81 81 USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) Notes ■ If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmiss...

ENGLISH 82 82 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images ✤ Viewing still images ■ Single ■ Slide show ✤ Multi screen ✤ Protecting images against accidental erasure ✤ Deleting images recorded on ...

ENGLISH 83 83 Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. ● Ejecting the card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Push...

ENGLISH 84 84 Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder. ■ A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially a...

ENGLISH 85 85 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight M...

ENGLISH 86 86 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You cannot record moving pictures onto a Memory Stick. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. ■ Th...

ENGLISH 87 87 Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. ...

ENGLISH 88 88 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ■ Multi screen : To view si...

ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 89 89 To view the Multi Screen 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the PHOTO button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■...

ENGLISH 90 90 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. ■ The submenu will appear. 4. T...

ENGLISH 91 91 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the...

ENGLISH 92 92 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there ...

ENGLISH 93 93 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the p...

ENGLISH 94 94 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial states. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has be...

ENGLISH 95 95 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the d...

ENGLISH 96 96 Maintenance Cleaning the VIEWFINDER ● Releasing the eyecup 1. Pull the VIEWFINDER out and lift it up.2. Turn the two screws counter-clockwise and pull the EYECUP out.3. Clean the EYECUP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower. ● Reattaching the EYECUP 4....

ENGLISH 97 97 Maintenance ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a comm...

ENGLISH 98 98 Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm pl...

ENGLISH 101 101 Specifications • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System Video signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable cassetteTape speedTape recording timeFF/REW timeImage deviceLensFilter diameterLCD monitor/ViewfinderSize/dot numberLCD moni...

ENGLISH 102 102 INDEX Accessories ............................................................................................... 12Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 65AUDIO MODE ...................................................

ENGLISH 103 103 Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is dueto improper w...

ENGLISH ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Pagehttp://www.samsungusa.com AD68-00516B 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) 00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM Page 100