Samsung SCW71/W73 - Manual

ENGLISH 5 Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of theviewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not p...

Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack 6 ENGLISH ✤ 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 regarding the hand strap ENGLISH ✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBYmode without operation for more than 5 minutes. 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode ✤ It is very important to adju...

Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ENGLISH 8 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE, REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous v...

Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during alightning storm or when it is left unattended and unusedfor long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER ...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ENGLISH Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. BLC ■ BLC: Back Light Compensation. When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BLC function. (see page 37) DSE (Digit...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View ENGLISH 1. Lens (see page 62) 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see page 27)REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 53) 3. PLAY/STILL PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see pa...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11. BATTERY EJECT 12. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 13. ENTER (MF) (see page 42) ENTER works in MENU mode. MF works in CAMERA mode. 14. UP/DOWN dial (see page 42) UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode. 15. PROGRAM AE (see page...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View ENGLISH 23. ZOOM (see page 32) 24. Cassette Compartment 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 19) 26. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 51) 27. LENS cap 28. Hand Strap (see page 19) 29. POWER Switch (see page 22) - CAMERA : Select to record.- OFF : Select to turn of...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH ✤ 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 monitor. OSD in CAMERA...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH 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 58)Displays different diagnostic indicators concerni...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ENGLISH Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 21)2. AC cord. (see page 21)3. Battery Pack. (see page 22)4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 5...

ENGLISH Preparing Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps Hand Strap ✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. ✤ The hand strap enables you to:- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.- Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the pos...

ENGLISH Preparing ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack orAC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lith...

ENGLISH Preparing Connecting the Power Source ✤ 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 cord...

ENGLISH Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? ✤ Depends on how often zoom lens is used in recording. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC...

23 ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 32°F( 0° C) and 104°F(40 ° C). It should never be charged in a ...

24 ENGLISH Preparing Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged2. 10~45% consumed3. 45~70% consumed4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 90~95% consumed (change the battery) 6. 100% consumed (camcorder will ...

25 ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ 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. 1. Press the EJECT button. - The co...

26 ENGLISH 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 25) ■ Make sure that STANDBY is displa...

27 ENGLISH Basic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STANDBY should be displayedon the Viewfinder. When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically. To us...

28 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ For stable recording, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap.(refer to figure) Recording with the Viewfinder 1. Hold the camcorder firmly with the ...

29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder. ✤ 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. Make sur...

30 ENGLISH Basic Recording Viewing a Still Picture ■ Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. ■ To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search ■ Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) button during playback. ■ To resume normal playback, release the button. PLAY/STILL REW FF

31 ENGLISH 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 recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. ✤ You can also choose from two zoom speeds to ...

32 ENGLISH 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. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is on. (see page 3...

33 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. ■ The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. 3. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button ...

Advanced Recording 34 ENGLISH EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ 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. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the ...

Advanced Recording 35 ENGLISH 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. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list. ...

✤ 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 creativeside of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate. Auto...

37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 against a bright background; the person’s face...

38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions.They give you creative control over the depth of the field. ✤ There ar...

39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 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 : Full Auto mode. Notes: ■ Th...

40 ENGLISH 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 8 DSE modes. 1...

ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the DSE button, 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. 5. To exit the DSE functio...

42 ENGLISH 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 the tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recordedwhenever they are displayed on the viewfinder. ...

43 ENGLISH 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 year, hour and minute following the same procedure used for setting the year and month. 11. Press...

44 ENGLISH 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 a Language and Se...

45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ You may select from ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear. 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire. 9. Press E...

46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ 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 ...

47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording White Balance ✤ 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 image color quality.- AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHIT...

48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when tape is not in the camcoder. ✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until t...

49 ENGLISH 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 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 UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate color. 6....

50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Lighting Techniques 1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 25)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 fro...

51 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape ✤ To view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ■ To see with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. ✤ It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color syst...

52 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Notes: ■ SCW71/W73 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to input “L” of your TV or VCR. ■ You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have on S-VIDEO connectoron your TV. Playback 1. Use the TV...

53 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode 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...

54 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Multi Playback (using the PAL60 System) ✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” format,allowing you to view it on a PAL TV which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.- “PAL60” is a special output signal format with wh...

55 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape DSE in PLAYER mode ✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode,except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 40 and 41. Note: The NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEMA and 1...

56 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads ✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. ✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. a. Normal Picture b, c. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type...

57 ENGLISH 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...

58 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expenseof an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change it to ...

59 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Checking ✤ 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...

60 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom A vertical strip appears whenyou record a bright subjectagainst a dark background(candle flame, for example) The image in the viewfinder isblurred The tape does not move whenyou press the Play, FastForward or Rewind buttons. The Date/Time or Title disap-peared even...

61 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation ✤ 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 bedamaged or the unit may not ...

62 ENGLISH Specifications ✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System SCW71/W73 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 Spee...

63 ENGLISH Index - A - ABROAD ..................................................................57AC POWER ADAPTER............................................21AF.............................................................................36AUDIO ........................................................

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

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