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 o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER...
Page 5 - To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,
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...
Page 6 - Contents; BASIC Recording
ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Accessories Supplied with camcorder .....
Page 7 - Advanced Recording
ENGLISH Contents 3 3 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Use of various Functions ..................................
Page 8 - Playback
ENGLISH 4 4 Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 NITE PIX (0 lux recording).............................................
Page 9 - Maintenance
Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ..........................................
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 - Notes regarding CAMCORDER
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 c...
Page 12 - Notes regarding the battery pack; Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
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...
Page 13 - The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech-; 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; Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.; consult a doctor immediately.
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...
Page 15 - Getting to Know Your Camcorder; Features; Digital Still Camera function
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 ...
Page 16 - Basic Accessories; Accessories Supplied with camcorder
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. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)...
Page 17 - MIC
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 13 13 Front & Left View 1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 6. Internal MIC 7. View Finder (see page 32) 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor3. Infrared Light 4. Ext...
Page 18 - Left Side View; ZOOM; PLAYER; REC SEARCH –
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 14 14 Left Side View 2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY 5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY : (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 62) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) : (STOP) BLC (see page 61)...
Page 19 - VIDEO Light holder; Slow Shutter Button
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 15 15 Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 65) 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 5. MENU Button (see page 35) 6. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) (see page 35) 7. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21)...
Page 20 - Hook for shoulder strap; Tripod receptacle
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom View 1. MENU Button 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 9. Memory Stick Slot 10.Tripod receptacle 11. Battery R...
Page 21 - Remote control
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 17 17 1. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 73)5. PHOTO Search6. A.DUB (see page 63)7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71)11. F. ADV (see page 72)12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DATE/TIME16. X2 (see...
Page 22 - OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes); OSD in CAM mode
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAM 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) (see...
Page 23 - - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 19 19 A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicatorD. Image recording and loading indicator E. QualityF. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 92)G. Prin...
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.; Self; Preparation; 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 - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the...
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; Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.; Hand strap; Insert the other end of strap into ring inside 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; Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; 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 Li...
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 above are approximations.A...
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 OPEN/EJECT switch and open t...
Page 32 - Basic Recording; Making your First Recording; Connect a Power source to the camcorder.
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. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode swi...
Page 34 - Recording with the LCD monitor; Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.; Hints for Stable Image Recording
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...
Page 35 - Adjusting the LCD
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...
Page 36 - You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT; Adjusting the Focus; Using the VIEWFINDER
ENGLISH Basic Recording 32 32 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. ■ You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (SCD39 only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. - When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode in a dark location or indoors, viewing the image may be ...
Page 37 - Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD
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. ■ The confirmation sound beeps. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the...
Page 38 - Adjusting the LCD during PLAY; You can adjust the LCD during playback.; Controlling Sound from the Speaker
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 31) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow ...
Page 39 - Setting menu items; HIGHLIGHT; Use of various Functions
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 35 35 ● Setting menu items ● Set the camcorder to CAM 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 SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTO...
Page 40 - O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.; Availability of functions in each mode
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. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (the data during the o...
Page 41 - CLOCK SET; The menu list will appear.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 37 37 ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, 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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INI...
Page 43 - BEEP SOUND
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 39 39 ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, 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 you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will ap...
Page 44 - SHUTTER SOUND; You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.
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 CAM mode. 3. Press the ME...
Page 45 - DEMONSTRATION
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 CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demons...
Page 46 - PROGRAM AE
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 42 42 ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM 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 between...
Page 47 - Setting the PROGRAM AE
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 43 43 Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR,...
Page 49 - Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM; Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only.; Zooming In and Out; You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 45 45 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM 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....
Page 50 - Digital Zoom; Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 46 46 Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder...
Page 53 - Selecting an effect
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 49 49 Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-me...
Page 54 - REC MODE
ENGLISH 50 50 Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (SCD34/D39 only) 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 ta...
Page 55 - AUDIO MODE
ENGLISH 51 51 Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (SCD34/D39 only) 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) ...
Page 56 - WIND CUT
ENGLISH 52 52 Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (SCD34/D39 only) 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 camco...
Page 58 - TV DISPLAY; You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).
ENGLISH 54 54 Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, 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, View Finder and TV. ■ Use the...
Page 59 - Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode.
ENGLISH 55 55 Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC 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...
Page 60 - Setting the Quick menu
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 56 56 ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, 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 ...
Page 61 - SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE
ENGLISH 57 57 Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM 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 CAM m...
Page 62 - The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only.
ENGLISH 58 58 Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED...
Page 64 - push the MENU SELECTOR.
✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, 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/or...
Page 66 - The FADE function works in CAM mode only.; To Start Recording; Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release; Fade In and Out
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 62 62 ✤ The FADE function works in CAM 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 the FADE b...
Page 67 - The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.; Dubbing sound; Press the; Audio dubbing
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 63 63 ✤ 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...
Page 68 - Dubbed audio Playback; Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 64 64 Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter th...
Page 69 - Searching for a PHOTO picture; PHOTO Image Recording
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 65 65 1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. Aft...
Page 70 - The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 66 66 ✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared(invisible ray...
Page 72 - Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH 68 68 Advanced Recording ✤ 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...
Page 73 - Playback on the LCD; Tape Playback
ENGLISH 69 69 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 74 - Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks
ENGLISH 70 70 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 Multi-AV cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) ■ The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only 2. Connec...
Page 75 - Playback pause; Various Functions while in PLAYER mode
ENGLISH 71 71 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 76 - Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)
ENGLISH 72 72 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 77 - ZERO MEMORY
ENGLISH 73 73 Playback ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAM 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 is c...
Page 78 - The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode.; PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)
ENGLISH 74 74 Playback ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highli...
Page 79 - The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.; PB ZOOM
ENGLISH 75 75 Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allo...
Page 80 - Recording in PLAYER mode
ENGLISH 76 76 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 Multi-AV 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 pro...
Page 81 - Connecting to a DV device; Connecting with other DV standard products.; Connecting to a PC
ENGLISH 77 77 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 ...
Page 82 - System requirements
ENGLISH 78 78 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 83 - USB interface; Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection
ENGLISH 79 79 USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK 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 PC, you ...
Page 84 - Program installation; Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program
ENGLISH 80 80 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...
Page 85 - USB Cable
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) - If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable, only the Power Switch, Zoom Switch, Mode switch an...
Page 86 - Digital Still Camera mode; Memory Stick Functions; MEMORY STICK
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 and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ■ Single ■ Slide show (still images only) ✤ Multi display ✤ Protecting images agai...
Page 87 - Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick
ENGLISH 83 83 Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. ● Ejecting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Pow...
Page 88 - Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick; Selecting the CAMCORDER mode
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 Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the MemoryStick. ✤ Each file has a file number an...
Page 89 - Select the image quality; Selecting the image quality
ENGLISH 85 85 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode.3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight...
Page 90 - Recording images to a Memory Stick; Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode.
ENGLISH 86 86 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. ■ The still pictu...
Page 91 - Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.; You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick.
ENGLISH 87 87 Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a 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...
Page 92 - To view a Single image; Viewing Still images
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 display : To view 6...
Page 93 - To view the Multi Display; The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH 89 89 Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 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 MULTI DISP. button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the i...
Page 94 - Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode.; Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick
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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The submenu will appear. ...
Page 95 - There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK.; Marking images for printing
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...
Page 96 - Protection from accidental erasure
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 ...
Page 97 - Deleting Still images
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...
Page 98 - Attention; and erased images cannot be recovered.; Formatting the Memory Stick
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 state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has bee...
Page 99 - insert it into the slot.; MPEG RECORDING
ENGLISH 95 95 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio onto the Memory Stick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it ...
Page 100 - The sound is recorded in Mono.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 96 96 ■ The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller and have less definition than those recorded on Tape. ■ There may occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images, but it is not a malfunction. ■ You need Microso...
Page 101 - Selecting the moving picture sizes; Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.
ENGLISH 97 97 Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Move the MENU ...
Page 102 - The MPEG Playback function works in M.PLAY mode only.; MPEG Playback
ENGLISH 98 98 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M.PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. ✤ To hear sound during MPEG4 playback, you must hook up to a PC andlisten to the PC's speaker.(You cannot hear it from the speaker on the camc...
Page 103 - At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.; After finishing a recording
ENGLISH 99 99 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 OPEN/EJECT switch in t...
Page 104 - Cleaning the Video Heads; Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
ENGLISH 100 100 Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.2. Insert the cleaning tape.3. Press ...
Page 105 - Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.; Power sources; Using Your Camcorder Abroad
ENGLISH 101 101 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 co...
Page 106 - Self Diagnosis Display; If there is moisture inside the camcorder,; Troubleshooting
ENGLISH 102 102 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 109 - Specifications; System
ENGLISH 105 105 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...
Page 110 - INDEX
ENGLISH 106 106 INDEX Accessories ............................................................................................... 12Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 63AUDIO MODE ...................................................
Page 111 - Warranty; SAMSUNG
ENGLISH 107 107 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...
Page 112 - THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:; SERVICE DIVISION
ENGLISH ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Pagehttp://www.samsungusa.com AD68-00654B 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) 00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:51 AM Page 100