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ENGLISH Safety Instructions Notices and Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the ...
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 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 cal...
ENGLISH Contents 2 Notices and Safety Instructions Features.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8Descriptions ■ Front Vi...
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen ENGLISH 4 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. 2) Standard recording by usin...
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder ENGLISH 5 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder.Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight orby a window. 2) Do not pi...
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack ENGLISH 6 ✤ 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 ST...
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD ENGLISH 7 ✤ 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. 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode ✤ It is very...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ENGLISH 8 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 standst...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View ENGLISH 1. Lens (see page 68) 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 55) 3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL) (see page 54) PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode.LIGHT works in CAMERA mode. (SCL906/L907 only) The b...
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 10 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 26) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 26) ENTER works in MENU mode.MF works in CAMERA mode. (see page 36) 16. UP/DOWN dial (VOLUME) UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode. (see page 26) VOLUME works in P...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View ENGLISH 11 25. ZOOM (see page 30) 26. Cassette Compartment 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 17) 28. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 53) 29. LENS Cap 30. Hand Strap (see page 16) 31. POWER Switch (see page 18) - CAMERA : Select to record.- OFF : Select to turn...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH 12 ✤ 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. a. Zoom...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH 13 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 op...
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessories 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.7. Remote Co...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) ENGLISH 15 Description of Buttons 1. Start/Stop (see page 23)2. Self Timer 3. Still (see page 55) 4. WIDE (see page 30)5. TELE (see page 30)6. Display (see page 12) 7. (Play) (see page 54) 8. (FF) (see page 55) 9. (REW) (see page 55) 1...
ENGLISH Preparing 16 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-30S ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-END 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts.: If you have selected ...
ENGLISH Preparing 17 ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the l...
Preparing Connecting the Power Source ENGLISH 18 ✤ 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 ...
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. 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. Connect t...
ENGLISH 20 Preparing Using the Battery Pack Battery Type SB-L110A SB-L320 Approximately 90 minutes Approximately 120 minutes SB-L160 Approximately 130 minutes Approximately 180 minutes Approximately 270 minutes Approximately 360 minutes LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON ✤ The continuous recording time...
Preparing ENGLISH 21 Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 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 wil...
ENGLISH 22 Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette a. SAVE b. REC ✤ 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 c...
ENGLISH 23 Basic Recording Making Your First Recording Please make these preparations before recording. ■ Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) ■ Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position? ■ Did you insert a cassette? (see page 22) ■ Open the LCD Screen and make su...
Basic Recording 24 ENGLISH b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STBY should be displayed on the LCD. 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 aga...
■ 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 agai...
ENGLISH 26 Basic Recording 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...
ENGLISH 27 Basic Recording Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER 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 set...
ENGLISH 28 Basic Recording 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. 3. Open the LCD S...
ENGLISH 30 Advanced Recording 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 sp...
ENGLISH 31 Advanced Recording 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 “T” side. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS (SCL906/L907) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability...
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 32 ✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D. ZOOM. 4. Press ENTER. ■ The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will change. 5. Press ...
Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ENGLISH 33 ✤ 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 t...
ENGLISH 34 Advanced Recording 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...
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 36 ✤ 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 yourrecording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make autom...
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 37 BLC BLC works in the CAMERA mode.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is placed in front of a window. - The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed againsta bright background; the person’s face ...
PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) Advanced Recording ENGLISH 38 ✤ 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 ar...
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 39 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. 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. ( ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ) ■ No Display : Auto mode. No...
ENGLISH 40 Advanced Recording 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 mo...
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 41 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....
ENGLISH 42 Advanced Recording 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 aredisplayed on the viewfinder ...
ENGLISH 43 Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. ■ The month to be reset will blink. 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. ■ The day to be reset will blink. 10. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure used for setting the year and month. 11. Press ...
ENGLISH 44 Advanced Recording 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 camcorder’s memory. ✤ You can also select the language of the titles. Selecting Title-Language an...
ENGLISH 45 Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ You may select languages among ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/DEUTSCH/ ITALIANO/ESPAÑOL/ PYCCK»… . 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list will appear in the language you chose. 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you ...
ENGLISH 46 Fade In and Out Advanced Recording ✤ 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 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The ...
ENGLISH 47 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. 2. Point the Camera at the image you wan...
ENGLISH 48 White Balance Advanced Recording ✤ 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.- AUTO: This mode is generally used to control t...
ENGLISH 49 Selecting OSD Language Advanced Recording 1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear. 2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ You may select languages among ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS. ...
ENGLISH 50 Advanced Recording Demonstration ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them moreeasily. ✤ The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when a tape is not in the camcorder. ✤ The Demonstration operates re...
ENGLISH 51 Setting the Date/Title Color Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR.......WHITE. 4. Press ENTER. ■ A list of available colors will appear. 5. Turn the ...
ENGLISH 52 After Recording Advanced 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...
ENGLISH 53 Playing back a Tape ✤ 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. ✤ It is practical to view a tape using ...
ENGLISH 54 Playing back a Tape Notes: ■ SCL901/L906/L907 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audiocable 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 yo...
ENGLISH 55 Various Functions in PLAYER mode Playing back a Tape To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) - 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 mod...
ENGLISH 56 Adjusting the LCD Playing back a Tape ✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that thepower switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 40 and 41. Note: The STROBE, NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEM...
ENGLISH 57 Multi Playback (using a PAL60 System) Playing back a Tape ✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” format, allowing you to view it on a PAL TVwhich has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.- “PAL60” is a special output signal format with whic...
ENGLISH 58 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interface (SCL907 only) ✤ 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, Edi...
ENGLISH 59 Installing USB Media 2.0 Program USB interface (SCL907 only) ✤ 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. Th...
ENGLISH 60 USB interface (SCL907 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 ■ Click to change the folder. 5. Connect the camcorder to PC. 6. PC finds the new hardware and installs the...
ENGLISH 61 USB interface (SCL907 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, c...
ENGLISH 62 Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Maintenance 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. ◆ Re...
ENGLISH 63 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 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 c...
ENGLISH 64 Troubleshooting 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 slow the battery pack is Change it to a charged one. a...
ENGLISH 65 Checking Troubleshooting ✤ 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 warra...
ENGLISH 66 Troubleshooting Symptom A vertical stripe appearswhen you record a brightsubject against a dark background (candle flame,for example). The image quality on theLCD is poor. The image in the viewfinderis blurred. The tape does not movewhen you press the Play,Fast Forward or Rewind buttons. ...
ENGLISH 67 Moisture Condensation Troubleshooting ✤ 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...
ENGLISH 68 Specifications ✤ The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice. System SCL901/L906/L907 Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FMAudio: FM monaural system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standard Usable cassette Hi8 or 8mm Tape speed SP: 14.345 mm/sec...
ENGLISH 69 Index - A - ABROAD ........................................................................................63AC POWER ADAPTER ................................................................18ADJUSTING....................................................................................26AF...
AD68-00732M ENGLISH ELECTRONICS THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Pagehttp://www.samsungusa.com SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 100
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