Page 2 - ENGLISH; Notices and Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions; All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.; CAUTION
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 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 ...
Page 4 - e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER...
Page 5 - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
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 ca...
Page 6 - Contents; BASIC Recording
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...........................
Page 10 - Notes and Safety Instructions; Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen; Standard recording using the LCD screen.
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 t...
Page 11 - cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed.; Notes regarding CAMCORDER
ENGLISH 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 m...
Page 12 - Notes regarding the battery pack; - Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in ...
Page 13 - The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision; Note regarding the LENS
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...
Page 14 - Precautions regarding the Lithium battery; Replace only with the same or equivalent type.; SERVICING
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 tim...
Page 15 - Getting to Know Your Camcorder; Features; Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 11 Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer...
Page 16 - Basic Accessories; Optional Accessories; MB Memory Stick; Accessories Supplied with camcorder
ENGLISH 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 (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock.(TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remo...
Page 18 - Left Side View; buttons; PLAYER
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 14 14 Left Side View 1. Function buttons 2. DISPLAY3. PB ZOOM/MACRO4. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE)5. Speaker6. V. LIGHT7. MENU button8. MENU dial(VOL/MF)9. ENTER button 10. DC jack PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY - EASY - : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD...
Page 19 - Focus adjustment knob
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 15 15 Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. Focus adjustment knob 3. PHOTO button (see page 65) 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 6. NITE PIX switch 7. Slow shutter 8. USB jack 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cove...
Page 20 - Charging indicator
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom View 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT 6. TAPE EJECT 5. Tripod receptacle 3. Memory Card slot 1. Charging indicator 4. Battery Release 2. Hook for s...
Page 21 - Remote control
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 17 17 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 63) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DATE/TIME 16...
Page 22 - OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes); OSD in CAMERA mode
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 59)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 Compensation) (...
Page 23 - - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.; In CAMERA mode; : When you press any Function button, the function is displayed
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 19 19 A. Folder number-file number (see page 85)B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicatorD. Image recording and loading indicator E. QualityF. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 94)G. Print...
Page 24 - Battery Installation for the Remote Control; You purchase the camcorder.; Self Record using the Remote Control; Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.; Preparation; How to use the Remote Control; Self
ENGLISH 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 battery correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the pola...
Page 25 - Note; Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.; Lithium Battery Installation
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...
Page 26 - Adjusting the Hand Strap; Hand strap
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...
Page 27 - Connecting a Power Source; To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable
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 ...
Page 28 - Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using.; Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; showing that the battery is charging.; Blinking time
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 Lithi...
Page 29 - Notes; Battery; Charging; Time
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 below are approximations. ...
Page 30 - Battery level display
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...
Page 31 - Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette; How to store a tape; push
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 ca...
Page 32 - Basic Recording; Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
Basic Recording 28 28 ENGLISH 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. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode...
Page 33 - Selecting OSD LANGUAGE; The menu list will appear.
29 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIA...
Page 35 - Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22); Recording with the LCD monitor; Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.; Hints for Stable Image Recording
31 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your si...
Page 36 - Adjusting the LCD
32 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 3.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what youare recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors ...
Page 37 - Press the MENU button to finish the setting.; Adjusting the Focus; Using the VIEWFINDER
33 33 ENGLISH Basic Recording 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 ~ ...
Page 38 - Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD
34 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ 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...
Page 39 - Adjusting the LCD during PLAY; You can adjust the LCD during playback.; Controlling Sound from the Speaker
35 35 ENGLISH 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 32) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in S...
Page 40 - Advanced Recording; Setting menu items; Use of various Functions
ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Setting menu items Use of various Functions MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page M.PLAY M.REC PLAYER CAMERA INITIAL CLOCK SET Setting the time 39 WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control 40 LANGUAGE SELECT Selecting the OSD language 29 CAMERA AV D. ZOOM Selecting Digital Zoom 46 DIS ...
Page 41 - Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode; HIGHLIGHT
37 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● 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. Use the MENU DIAL and press the ENTER button on the left side pan...
Page 42 - O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.; Availability of functions in each mode
38 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (operating mode data w...
Page 43 - CLOCK SET
39 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● 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...
Page 45 - DEMONSTRATION
41 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● 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...
Page 46 - PROGRAM AE
42 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA 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 balance betw...
Page 47 - Setting the PROGRAM AE
43 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 submenu. 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select t...
Page 49 - Zooming In and Out
45 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for differe...
Page 50 - Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM; Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.; Digital Zoom; Zooming more than 20x is performed digitally.
46 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 20x is performed digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature wit...
Page 53 - Selecting an effect
49 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 submenu...
Page 54 - REC MODE
50 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ 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 play): This mode...
Page 55 - AUDIO MODE
51 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ 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. Additional stereo s...
Page 56 - WIND CUT
52 52 ENGLISH 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...
Page 58 - TV DISPLAY
54 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and 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, Viewfinder and TV. ■ Use t...
Page 59 - Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.
55 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU DIAL. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME (see page...
Page 60 - SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE; You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting (; Setting the Quick menu; button to change the values.
56 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCEvalues and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have notbeen preset. ■ FOCUS (Auto Fo...
Page 62 - The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.
58 58 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER...
Page 64 - Auto Focusing; press the ENTER button.
ENGLISH 60 60 ✤ The AF/MF 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 automaticfocusing...
Page 66 - The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.; To Start Recording; Press the START/STOP button and at the same time; Fade In and Out
ENGLISH 62 62 Advanced Recording ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using specialeffects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fadeout at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE but...
Page 67 - Audio dubbing; The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.; Dubbing sound; Press the
ENGLISH 63 63 Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound wil...
Page 68 - Dubbed audio Playback; Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.
ENGLISH 64 64 Advanced Recording 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...
Page 69 - Searching for a PHOTO picture; PHOTO Image Recording
ENGLISH 65 65 Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mo...
Page 70 - The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness.
ENGLISH 66 66 Advanced Recording ✤ 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 mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared light i...
Page 71 - The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode.
ENGLISH 67 67 Advanced Recording ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX function. ✤ POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds on the LCD when the SLOW SHUTTER button is pressed in the NITE...
Page 72 - Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim.; DANGER; Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.; Using the VIDEO LIGHT
ENGLISH 68 68 Advanced Recording ✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only. ✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim. ✤ The VIDEO LIGHT works in SP mode only.- If you turn on the LIGHT in LP mode, the LIGHT indicator and “LP” will blink on the LCD. DANGER ■ The VIDEO LIGHT can beco...
Page 73 - Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH 69 69 Advanced Recording ✤ In certain 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 r...
Page 74 - Playback; The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.; Playback on the LCD; It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors.; Playback on a TV monitor; The yellow plug : Video; Tape Playback
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 when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system. ✤ We recommend that you use the ...
Page 75 - Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks
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) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a ...
Page 76 - Playback pause; Various Functions while in PLAYER mode
ENGLISH 72 72 Playback ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, 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 STILL...
Page 77 - Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)
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 remo...
Page 78 - ZERO MEMORY
ENGLISH 74 74 Playback ✤ The ZERO 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 before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return. ■ Th...
Page 79 - PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects); The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH 75 75 Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU...
Page 81 - Recording in PLAYER mode
ENGLISH 77 77 Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ 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 with ...
Page 82 - Connecting to a DV device; Connecting with other standard products.; Connecting to a PC
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other 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 an ieee cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4...
Page 83 - System requirements
ENGLISH 79 79 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ● System requirements ■ CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. ■ Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) ■ Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM ■ IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable ...
Page 84 - USB interface; Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection
USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD 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, DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, ...
Page 85 - Program installation; Windows Media Player 9.0; Using the “PC camera” function; Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program
ENGLISH 81 81 USB interface ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in Adobe's Portable DocumentFormat(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 AdobeSystems,Inc...
Page 86 - Using the “Removable Disk” function; USB streaming data type is MPEG4.
USB interface Using the “Removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the...
Page 87 - Digital Still Camera mode; Memory Stick Functions
ENGLISH 83 83 Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ■ Single ■ Slide show (Still images only) ✤ Multi disp...
Page 88 - Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card
Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder. ● Ejecting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch t...
Page 89 - Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card; Selecting the CAMCORDER mode
ENGLISH 85 85 Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. ✤ Each file has a file number and ...
Page 90 - MEMORY FILE NUMBER
✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence. ■ RESET- When there are no files stored ...
Page 91 - You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.; Select the image quality; Number of images on the Memory Card; QUALITY; SUPER FINE; Selecting the image quality
ENGLISH 87 87 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 CARD.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 ME...
Page 92 - Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card.; Recording images to a Memory Card; The still image is recorded to the Memory Card.; Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode.
Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card. Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. ■ While the camcorder...
Page 93 - Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.; You can record still images from a cassette onto a Memory Card.
ENGLISH 89 89 Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record still images from a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to move recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE....
Page 94 - To view a Single image; Viewing Still images
Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ 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 display : To view 6 images at once...
Page 95 - To view the Multi Display; The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH 91 91 Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP. button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the im...
Page 96 - Rewind the TAPE to point where you want copying to start.; Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card
Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can copy still images recorded with the PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to point where you want copying to start. 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 ...
Page 97 - Marking images for printing
ENGLISH 93 93 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the ...
Page 98 - Protection from accidental erasure
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 CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded...
Page 99 - Deleting Still images
ENGLISH 95 95 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ 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 CARD. 2. Set the pow...
Page 100 - Attention; Formatting the Memory Card
Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has been formatted alrea...
Page 101 - Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY CARD; Insert a Memory Card into the slot on the camcorder.; MPEG RECORDING
ENGLISH 97 97 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio onto the Memory Card. Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY CARD 1. Insert a Memory Card into the slot on the camcorder. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode....
Page 102 - Selecting the moving picture sizes; Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position.
Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight...
Page 103 - MPEG Playback; The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.
ENGLISH 99 99 Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ To hear sound during MPEG4 playback, you must hook up to a PC and listen to the PC'sspeaker. (You cannot hear it from the speaker ...
Page 104 - Maintenance; At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.; After finishing a recording
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. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the ...
Page 105 - Cleaning the Video Heads; Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
ENGLISH 101 101 Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shapednoise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.2. Insert the cleaning tape.3. Press t...
Page 106 - Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.; Power sources; Using Your Camcorder Abroad
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 commercially avail...
Page 107 - Self Diagnosis Display; If there is moisture inside the camcorder,; Troubleshooting
ENGLISH 103 103 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...
Page 110 - Specifications; System; LCD monitor/Viewfinder; General
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 diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot numberLCD monitor MethodView...
Page 111 - INDEX
ENGLISH 107 107 INDEX Accessories ................................................................................................ 12AF/MF ....................................................................................................... 60Audio dubbing ............................................
Page 113 - *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page; THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:; SERVICE DIVISION
ENGLISH ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.com AD68-00762B 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) 00762B SCD107 SEA (01~27) 3/8/04 9:18 AM Page 100