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Samsung SCD903 Camcorder User Manual

1. 0R E M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the 7 z Memory Stick 1G gt 3 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick with still inages recorded into your camcorder 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode CAM MODE 2 Press the MENU button BANERA SWHT BALANG m The menu list will appear Tee A DSE SELECT 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR S FEASH SELECT 4 Select MEMORY MIX from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the desired MEMORY MIX mode and push the CAM MODE MENU SELECTOR taCAMERA SET Your currently recording image is combined with the last recorded image DPROGRAM AE esses DWHT BALANCE DD ZOOM 00e 6 Press the lt 4 REV gt FWD buttons to select the still image you want to superimpose ase Secer 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the mix level DEAE eres AS m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the MEMORY MIX mode 8 To exit press the MENU button EAVINGDE Srey m Your selected MEMORY MIX mode is flashed in the display Posen SET ena BMEMORY MIX 9 Press the MEMORY MIX button MICHROMA m The still image is superimposed on the moving image m Each time you press the MEMORY MIX button your selection is activated display
2. into place The cassette is loaded automatically Close the door completely until you can hear a click When you have recorded something that you wish to keep you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased a b anomw o Protecting a tape Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered Removing the tape protection If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette push the write protect tab back so that it covers the hole How to store a tape Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference Avoid humidity and dust prone places Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes b REC ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1 Connect a Power source to the camcorder see page 23 A battery pack or a AC power adapter E Insert a cassette see page 27 2 Remove the LENS COVER 3 Set the power switch to the CAMERA position m Open the LCD monitor m Set the mode switch to the TAPE position Make sure that STBY is displayed If the protection tab of the cassette is open STOP and PROTECTION will be displayed m Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder m Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected record
3. 78 Installing DVC Media 6 1 Software Connecting to a PC ected Digital Still Gen mode mn MEMORY STICK Memory Stick Functions Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick Image Format 0 sess Selecting the CAMCORDER mode Selecting the image quality Select the photo quality Number of images on the Memory Stick ENGLISH Contents Selecting the recording image size Selecting the moving picture size Recording images continuously Select the CONTINUOUS SH Setting the File Number Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M REC Mode Recording images to a Memory Stick Recording an image from a cassette as a still image Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick MJPEG RECORDING 0 cesses Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK Viewing still images moving pictures To view a Single image To view a slide show To view the Multi Display Marking still images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Moving pictures 98 Formatting the Memory Stick 99 Attention we 99 Maintenance 100 After finishing a recording Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power sources Color system Troubleshooting T
4. Using the Lithium lon Battery Pack Charging the Lithium lon Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type Battery level display 0 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette BASIC Recording ee erste secrets sees conker eE AEE eater ora seh iste REEE ER Arae eA Ticate ee enT rer eee 2O Making your First Recording Selecting OSD LANGUAGE 29 Record Search REC SEARCH 30 Hints for Stable Image Recording 31 Recording with the LCD monitor 31 Recording with the Viewfinder 31 Adjusting the LCD Using the VIEWFINDER Adjusting the Focus Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD A Adjusting the LCD during PLAY es ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from thie Speaker sson iane a aa y aa aN eende SN Aiia en E NaN ta ae a A a OO Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Set the camcorder to CAI Availability of functions in each mode CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION 40 PROGRAM AE 43 Setting the PROGRAM AE 44 WHT BALANCE WHITE BA 3 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOO Zooming In and Out Digital Zoom EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer DSE Digital Special Effects SELECT Selecting an effect MEMORY MIX Recording Superimposed images on a tape Using the Built in Flash FLA
5. Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out without first pushing it in Sov If you set the camcorder to M PLAY mode the last recorded image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO will display on the screen Do not turn the power off while recording loading erasing or formatting Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick to avoid losing data Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick After pulling the Memory Stick out from the camcorder please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse static electricity electric noise or repair Save important images separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder the gt FWD 44 REV E STOP SSSHOW MULTI DISPLAY buttons are not available in M PLAY mode 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 MJPEG file format on the Memory Stick Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder m A file number from DCAMO0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assi
6. m When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0 r M PLAY MODE INITIAL BAV PHOTO QUALITY HMEMORY o IMAGE SIZE OVIEWER OMJPEG SIZE o CONTIN SHOT o PRINT MARK gt o PROTECT amp OFILE NO DELETE FORMAT fil M PLAY MODE PXMEMORY SET PHOTO QUALITY j mIMAGE SIZE 1152X864 marene 320X240 s OPRINT MARK 9000 PROTECT o FILE NO SERIES ODELETE DFORMAT we r M PLAY MODE EXMEMORY SET 15 22 000 E PRINT MARK OTHIS FILE NUM 000 OALL FILES NUM 000 m The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored still images Jon You cannot write print marks on moving pictures Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important still images moving pictures from accidental erasure m f you execute FORMAT all still images moving pictures including protected images will be erased 9 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to PLAYER m The last recorded still image moving picture appears m f there are no recorded still inages moving pictures on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO and will display on the screen Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still inage moving picture that you want to protect Press the MENU button Move the MENU SELEC
7. Recording with the Viewfinder 1 2 3 coOND Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure not to touch the built in microphone Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taking You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently To view an object through the viewfinder pull it out until you hear the click sound Excessive force may cause damage to the viewfinder Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane Whenever possible use a tripod ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position Your camcorder is equipped with a 2 5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen which enables you to 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 can adjust m BRIGHT SELECT m BRIGHT ADJUST m COLOR ADJUST m Inthe PLAYER mode you may only setup the LCD while the tape is playing 2 Open the LCD screen and the LCD switches on 3 Press the MENU button CAM MODE CAM MODE aie na D CAMERA Poet 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR
8. 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and push the MENU SELECTOR m The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit 16bit with each push aca eer i o REC MODE veer SB 5 To exit press the MENU button EPHOTO SEARCH AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT IM cree A 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 it is possible other low sounds will be eliminated along with the sound of the wind Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR Select WIND CUT from submenu This feature toggles ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR m is shown in the display when you turn the WIND CUT on To exit press the MENU button m Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible m Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings A CAM MODE INITIAL O CAMERA DAV REC MODE SP m MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH HOVIEWER oCOPY OAUDIO MODE 12bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT M gt Oli CAM MODE A V SET OREC MODE eee BP PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY tie A
9. m The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode m While using the SLOW SHUTTER function you cannot use the following functions PROGRAM AE EIS Digital Zoom SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE DSE MEMORY MIX Flash m When using SLOW SHUTTER function the focus is adjusted slowly and sometimes the white dots will appear on the screen this is not a fault ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode for Beginners The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video recordings m The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 By pressing the EASY Q button all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes m Battery level recording mode counter DATE TIME and EIS w will be displayed m The word EASY Q will appear on the LCD at the same time However the DATE TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set see page 57 3 Press START STOP to start recording m Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings m The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode 10 00AM 4 Pressing the EASY Q button again turns the EASY mode off L URNS Se2084 m The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode E In EASY mode certain functions are not available such as MENU BLC AF MF If you w
10. protection feature is activated leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed Notes regarding CAMCORDER 1 Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature above 60 C or 140 F For example in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight 2 Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain sea water and any other form of moisture If the camcorder gets wet it may get damaged Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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 STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge Make sure that the battery pack is located correctly and firmly in place Dropping the battery pack may damage it A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack you need to charge it completely It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making long recordings because the LCD uses up more battery power When the battery reaches the end of
11. 1 1 Insert the software CD into CD ROM drive Peug Installation selection screen appears in the monitor Ante Povo man EEE Program i 2 If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click Windows Start menu and execute SETUP EXE file to begin installation When CD ROM drive is set to D drive type D setup exe and press Enter Y 3 Click one of the icons listed below to install the selected software The software automatically check and install the driver which the PC is needed m DVC Driver USB PC CAMERA Driver Capture driver Twain driver m DVC Media 6 1 PC Application software m Photo Editor Editing Software m MS Formatter Using when you format Memory Stick on your PC Using the PC camera function You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA It is possible to use your camcorder with Web sites that require video amp chat functions When you connect to a Web site that can provide video and chat functions you can use your camcorder for such functions Using the camcorder with PC installed Net meeting software you can conduct video conference The screen size of PC CAMERA is 160 X 120 Pixel 320 X 240 1 Set the mode switch to Tape or Memory Stick set the power switch to CAMERA 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer m DVC Media 6 1 User s Manual is included
12. Message Line 29 FLASH mode see page 53 0 SLOW SHUTTER see page 62 ay ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display in M REC M PLAY Memory Stick modes Folder number file number see page 83 Image counter Current still inage Total number of recordable still images CARD MEMORY STICK indicator Image recording and loading indicator Photo Quality see page 84 ERASE PROTECTION indicator see page 97 Print Mark see page 96 SLIDE SHOW see page 95 MJPEG SCREEN SIZE see page 86 Image Size see page 85 Continuous Shot see page 87 Remaining Memory MJPEG OSD in M REC mode CTFASTTOMmMmMoo OY Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display Turning OSD on off E T a Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel 22 240 MMP o 001 a 1182 X 864 Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off When you turn the OSD off MEN RTS In CAMERA mode The STBY REC EASY Q modes are always displayed on the OSD even when the OSD is turned OFF A key input will be displayed for 3 seconds then turn off dreita ANEROS In PLAYER mode When you press any function button the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off Turning the DATE TIME on off The DATE TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF To turn the DATE TIME on or off access the menu and change the DATE TIME
13. PHOTO button lightly about halfway down when the image you want to record appears m The camcorder is set to playback pause STILL mode m f you do not wish to record release the PHOTO button select the image again 5 Press the PHOTO button fully down E The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick m While the camcorder is recording the still image gt gt gt appears on the screen Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick m The still images date time will reflect the date and time the copies are made m The image size of a still image copied from tape to Memory Stick will be 640 X 480 m Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the mode switch to TAPE 2 Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode 3 Press the MENU button 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR m The submenu will appear 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR E All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied to a Memory Stick 6 The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying starts 7 Press W STOP button to stop copying m Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory S
14. R T E WL REMOTE tE see page 39 i Each time you select WL REMOTE and push the MENU SELECTOR the WL REMOTE is or disabled Gi JAN 10 2004 switched to either enabled CAMERA mode E EIS see page 48 Each time you select EIS and push the MENU SELECTOR the EIS icon is displayed or set to OFF E DSE Digital Special Effect see page 49 Each time you select DSE and push the MENU SELECTOR the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu E PROGRAM AE see page 43 Each time you select PROGRAM AE and push the MENU SELECTOR you can choose between the preset PROGRAM AE values and AUTO You can t choose between Auto and PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu ENGLISH Advanced Recording E WHT BALANCE see page 45 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 between Auto and WHT BALANCE values it they have not been preset E FOCUS Auto Focus Manual Focus see page 64 Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus MF or Auto Focus J E SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting E icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR For more information see
15. appear on the LCD Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 m f you close the LCD while playing you will not hear sound from the speaker m When the cable is connected to the Audio Video jack you cannot hear sound from the speaker and cannot adjust the volume ENGLISH VOL EES 0 23 47 E55 min 10 00A eset JAN 10 200 M 4 A ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY INITIAL CLOCK SET Vv Vv v v WL REMOTE Y Yv v v BEEP SOUND v Yv v Vv SHUTTER SOUND Yv Vv LANGUAGE Vv Vv Vv v DEMONSTRATION A CAMERA PROGRAM AE Yv WHT BALANCE Y v D ZOOM v EIS v DSE SELECT v MEMORY MIX v FLASH SELECT v Vv AN REC MODE Y Y PHOTO SEARCH Y PHOTO COPY Y AUDIO MODE v Yv AUDIO SELECT Y WIND CUT A Vv MEMORY PHOTO QUALITY Y Y IMAGE SIZE Y Y MJPEG SIZE Vv v CONTINUOUS SHOT v PRINT MARK v PROTECT Vv FILE NO Vv Vv Vv DELETE Vv FORMAT Vv LCD ADJUST v Yv v Vv VIEWER DATE TIME Y Yv v v TV DISPLAY v Y v Vv 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 alela lS Cls i indicates the feature you are currently adjusting 2 Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the right side panel to select and activate the item 3 You ca
16. battery pack to the camcorder 2 Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder 4 Turn the power switch to off and the charging indicator will start to flash showing that the battery is charging Blinking time Charging rate Once per second Less than 50 Twice per second 50 75 Three times per second 75 90 Blinking stops and stays on 90 100 On for a second and Error Reset the battery pack and off for a second the DC cable 5 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder m Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder Em The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase m To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged A ENGLISH Preparation 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 Actual recording time depends on usage Charging Continuous recording time Battery time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB LS110 Appro
17. camcorder as a recorder the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven however recorded pictures will not be affected m Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments recommended above ENGLISH USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer still inages movies 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 need to install the software Driver Editing software supplied with the camcorder System Requirements CPU Intel Pentium III 450MHz processor compatible or better Operating system Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP RAM 128 MB or more CD ROM 4x CD ROM drive 6 J VIDEO 65 000 color or better video display card Available USB port Hard Disc 4GB 8GB recommended m Intel Pentium III is a trademark of the Intel Corporation m Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation m All other brands and names are property of their respective owners m Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 6 1 Software Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software If another camera or scanner is connected please disconnect it in advance Software installation
18. lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 10 Press the START STOP button to start recording m The superimposed images are recorded onto the tape m If you change the position of the power switch you must select a still image for MEMORY MIX again Ay C LUMI o M OVERLAP O Advanced Recording Using the Built in Flash ENGLISH You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built in flash whether they are night scenes indoors or in other dark places m OFF The flash does not fire 0 Auto The flash comes on depending on the brightness of the subject 4 Flash on The flash comes on regardless of the brightness of the subject FLASH SELECT The FLASH SELECT function works in CAMERA and M REC mode Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode or M REC mode 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select FLASH SELECT from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the FLASH SELECT mode m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the FLASH SELECT mode 6 To exit press the MENU button Warning Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes m While using the following functions you cannot use the FLASH function PROGRAM AE SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE ST
19. m f you want to cancel the zero memory function press the ZERO MEMORY button again 2 Finding the zero position m When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position m When you have finished recording press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the 44 REW button The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position 3 The tape counter with the YJ Zero memory indicator disappears from the display and the tape counter changes to the time code m In the following situations ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function When the tape is ejected When you remove the battery pack or power supply m The zero memory may not function correctly when there is a break between recordings on the tape ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting with other standard DV products m 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 4pin 6pin This camcorder has a 4pin terminal With a digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format allowing high quality images to be transferred Connecting to a PC I
20. mode see page 57 You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE TIME ON or OFF see page 59 only in CAMERA M REC mode ENGLISH 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 battery Self Record using the Remote Conirol When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD 3 Press the START STOP button to start the timer Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last one second of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER button 4 Press START STOP again when you wish to stop recording ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation
21. mode EMEMORY MX SPOTLIGHT A a 6 To exit press the MENU button m The PROGRAM AE function will not operate in EASY mode HIGH S SPEED m When recording with a PROGRAM AE mode the Flash function does not work Advanced Recording WHT BALANCE WHITE BALANCE The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M REC mode only ENGLISH The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image color Em AUTO This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically m HOLD 4 This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value m INDOOR This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience Under halogen or studio video lighting Subject is of one dominant color Close ups m OUTDOOR This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambient light In daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Press the MENU button E The menu list will appear Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR Select WHT BALANCE from the submenu Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Using the MENU SELECTOR select the WHITE BALANCE mode E Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode To exit
22. operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order 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 used NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOT
23. press the MENU button E The WHT BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode E Turn the digital zoom off if necessary to set a more accurate white balance E Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change E During normal outdoor recording setting to AUTO may provide better results oof wo M N CAM MODE INITIAL DM CAMERA PROGRAM AE DAV WHT BALANCE m MEMORY D ZOOM ig OVIEWER CEIS e se DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT CAM MODE EXCAMERA SET COPROGRAM AE vieeieieereeeeeees WHT BALANCE OOD ZOOM ne OEIS WY ODSE SELECT MEMORY MIX TIFLASH SELECT gt stccesnsnenines CAM MODE B9CAMERA SET WHT BALANCE Peer OUTDOOR cira ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAMERA 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 You can zoom using variable zoom speeds Use these features for different shots Please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time 1 Move the zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Your zooming is monitored on the OSD 2 T Telephoto side Subject appears closer 3
24. quality pictures if you have an S VIDEO connector on your TV m f you use an S VIDEO cable you will need to connect an audio cable m f you connect the cable to the Audio Video Jack you will not hear sound from the Camcorder s speaker ENGLISH 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 m The yellow plug Video VIDEO AUDIO L m The white plug Audio L Mono ESSE DoR m The red plug Audio R oo G 2 Connect a TV to the VCR Wy lt o 3 Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode ANTENNA 4 Turn on both the TV and VCR m Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE m Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set 5 Play the tape back Playback You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode 1 Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the tape you wish to play back 3 Using the gt FF and lt 4 REW buttons find the first position you wish to play back 4 Press the gt II PLAY STILL button E The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds m f atape reaches its end while being played back the tape will rewind automatically m The playback mode SP LP is selected automatically 77N ENGLISH Playback Variou
25. the next page Setting the Quick menu 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR to change the values EIS Notes h ge srv E Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode DSE mirror aki E f you are using the M FOCUS MF function PROGRAM AE R you cannot use the Quick menu WHT BALANCE amp i FOCUS MF 4 7 WL REMOTE If you want to use the Quick menu SHUTITER L m sumen function release the M FOCUS MF mode POSURE Te 10 00AM JAN 10 2004 DATE TIME Fon ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE 3 You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA M REC mode SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and or deactivated Set the power switch to CAMERA mode or M REC mode Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon amp J on and then push the MENU SELECTOR m You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 Only SHUTTER SPEED up to 1 250 are available when using a M REC mode EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29 To exit from the setting screen select the icon amp J and push the MENU S
26. will blink first 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR change the year setting 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR m The month will blink 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR change the month setting 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR E The day will blink 9 You can set the day hour and minute following the same procedure for setting the year and month 10 Push the MENU SELECTOR after setting the minutes m The word COMPLETE will appear and a few seconds later the menu screen will automatically return to the sub menu 11 To exit push the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL oCLOCK SET OOCAMERA oWL REMOTE 6B DAV BEEP SOUND D MEMORY o SHUT SOUND D OVIEWER oLANGUAGE S DEMO ST DS CAM MODE PRINITIAL SET OCLOCK SET SET TIME OWL REMOTE 6 0050n G O BEEP SOUND oor BB SHUTTER SOUND cee OD DLANGUAGE 0 2 ENGLISH a DEMONSTRATION 00907 M CAM MODE BSINITIAL SET SOCLOCK SET 10 00 JAN 1 300 ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL REMOTE The WL REMOTE function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes The WL REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL REMOTE from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the remote control The setting switche
27. you recorded are saved in avi file format on the DCIM Memory Stick 100 SSDVC m You can record the moving picture images as 320 X 240 pixel or 160 X 120 pixel F DCAM 0001 m The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder DCAM 0092 101SsDvC A ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller and have less definition than those recorded on Tape There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images but it is not malfunction You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 6 1 using USB port on your PC To view the MJPEG file on your PC use a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player DVC Media 6 1 is included in the supplied CD The following functions are not allowed in M REC Mode EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom Fade Program AE Digital Effect Slow Shutter While you record in Memory Stick do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack The Memory Stick or its data maybe damaged Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer s camcorders The MJPEG file recorded by another camcorder may not play on this camcorder ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images Moving pictures You can playback and view still images moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick There are 3 ways to view recorded images m S
28. 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording time given in these instructions The gray bar shown here to indicate battery level is actually white in the LCD or viewfinder For example on the LCD or viewfinder a full will be displayed as a full white bar and e empty will be displayed as a battery outline with the background image behind it st Tips for Battery Identification A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and gray You may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged 26 m The charge mark setting does not affect the battery s charge status Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 1 Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks Close the cassette door When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder do not apply excessive force This may cause a malfunction Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes ENGLISH Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically the protection tab toward the top
29. A SG op AD39 00001A 2g AD43 10130H 7 Remote Control AD59 00085A 8 Shoulder strap 2 AD39 00073A 9 USB cable 10 Software CD 11 S VIDEO Cable L AD39 42001Z 12 USB Audio Cable f AD39 00101A 13 Lens Cover AD97 07942A ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front amp Left View 5 Viewfinder 1 Lens 6 EASY Q button 7 TFT LCD monitor 2 Built in Flash 3 Remote sensor 4 Internal MIC 1 Lens 5 Viewfinder see page 33 2 Built in Flash see page 53 6 EASY Q button see page 63 3 Remote sensor 7 TFT LCD monitor 4 Internal MIC ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1 Function buttons MULTI DISP REV FWD 2 Speaker 3 MEMORY MIX S SHOW 4 DISPLAY 5 Mode switch 6 S VIDEO jack 7 MENU button 8 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF 9 External MIC in 10 Audio Video jack 11 DC jack 1 Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA EASY REW REC SEARCH MULTI DISP REV FF REC SEARCH FWD gt r PLAY STILL FADE MJPEG PLAY STILL E STOP BLC COND Speaker MEMORY MIX CAMERA see page 51 S SHOW M PLAY see page 95 DISPLAY Mode switch see page 23 83 MEMORY STICK TAPE S VIDEO jack MENU button see page 36 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF Extern
30. BADATE TIME DATE TIME DATE amp TIME 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 m OFF The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder m ON The OSD appears in the LCD screen Viewfinder and TV m Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD Viewfinder TV 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY mode CAM MODE B INITIAL 2 Press the MENU button BANS Em The menu list will appear VIEWER S DATETIME VD OTV DISPLAY 0774 E 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select the TV DISPLAY and push the MENU SELECTOR TUNE m The DISPLAY mode switches between ON OFF with each push VIEWER SET DLCD ADJUST 5 To exit press the MENU button e TADIS RAVE ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu Navigation Menu Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M REC mode Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus E DATE TIME see page 57 co Each time you select DATE TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR it will be displayed in abe order of DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF
31. Digital Video Camcorder Mini hY oe f SCD903 Vi Cassette AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display Owner s Instruction Book Before operating the unit please read this instruction book thoroughly and retain it for future reference US PATENT 4415844 ENGLISH ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE Safety Instructions AN RISK OF ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the CAMCORDER is operated N RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 2 HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operating instructions should be adhered to a FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed m CLEANING Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets kid ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be hazardous This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
32. E LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung ENGLISH NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interfe
33. ELECTOR Recommended Shutter speeds when recording Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 or 1 4000 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor sports such as basketball 1 100 If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value you should begin the recording with shutter speed and exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD If you manually change the shutter speed and exposure value when Auto exposure option is selected the manual changes will be applied first Images may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you change to the EASY SLOW SHUTTER modes When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not shining into the lens When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED or EXPOSURE the Flash function does not work ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed 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 SPEED is changed to 1 30 1 15 1 8 off 4 To exit press the SLOW SHUTTER button m When using SLOW SHUTTER the image takes on a slow motion like effect
34. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position m A confirmation sound beeps 3 Insert the tape you wish to view see page 27 4 Open the LCD screen Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary 5 Press the lt 44 REW button to rewind the tape to the starting point m To stop rewinding press the W STOP button m The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete 6 Press the II PLAY STILL button to start playback m You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD m To stop the PLAY operation press the W STOP button m You can also view the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR see page 71 m Various functions are available in PLAYER mode see page 73 A Basic Recording 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 Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only m When you use the LCD screen for playback you can hear recorded sound from the built in Speaker Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Press II PLAY STILL to play the tape 3 When you hear sounds once the tape is in play use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the volume m A volume level display will
35. Lithium lon Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery 1 Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow m Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically m Please wait while the tape is completely ejected 2 After removing the tape close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free environment m Dust and other foreign materials can cause block shaped noise or jerky images 3 Set the power switch to the OFF mode 4 Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium lon Battery Pack m Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads ENGLISH 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 blue screen 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the cleaning tape 3 Press the II PLAY STILL button 4 Press the ll STOP button after 10 seconds m Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette If the picture quality has not improved repeat the operation If the problem continues contact your local Samsung authorized service center m Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner ENGLISH Maintenance Using Y
36. MIC Remote control DC 8 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack 7 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz 5 6W LCD 4 4W Viewfinder 0 40 C 32 F 104 F 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Length 126 7mm Height 93 5mm Width 75 4mm 470g Except for Lithium lon Battery Pack and tape Omni directional stereo condenser microphone Indoors greater than 15m straight line Outdoors about 5m straight line e These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice Fon INDEX Audio dubbing AUDIO MODE iiinneag ia AUDIO SELECT Battery PACK E E TETT BEEP SOUND BEG an A A E ee al ER E E ES AE E A ETAETA Charging the Lithium lon Battery Pack csccseeeseeeeees 24 Cleaning CLOCK SEV cee errr eerie et ears ales ae Condensation sinita ieseana Connecting to TV or VCR CONTINUOUS SHOT Copying Still images from a cassette to Memory Stick 91 D DATE TIME sraa a 57 DC Cable Deleting Still images Moving pictures ccceseeseeeteeeeees 98 DEMONSTRATION cieesisiccteeteeusecersininenwennnnivences 42 Digital zoom DSE Digital Special Effects esssseesesseesseseseesntennenseens 49 ENGLISH EASY Mode sinsin shinii 63 EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer cescsceesseseeeestesteeeeeeees 48 EXPOSURE ie cies E OAOA ETAT 61 Focusing Formatting the Memory Stick 0 0 cesses 99 Frame advance ou eseseeseeseesesse
37. P 11 F ADV see page 74 3 SELF TIMER see page 20 12 W STOP 4 ZERO MEMORY see page 75 13 I STILL 5 PHOTO Search see page 69 14 gt SLOW see page 73 6 A DUB see page 67 15 DATE TIME 7 gt gt FF 16 X2 see page 74 8 44 REW 17 Zoom 9 p gt PLAY 18 Display ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes 1 Battery level see page 26 2 Easy mode see pages 63 3 DSE Digital Special Effects mode see page 49 ee tte 4 Program AE see page 43 23 2221 20 19 5 White Balance mode see page 45 1 f wm om we 6 BLC Back Light Compensation see page 65 3 1ER Tams 7 Manual focus see page 64 6 pa wes aaa 8 EXPOSURE and Shutter speed see page 61 10 E EA aa 9 Zoom position see page 46 m Erosie pila 10 Memory Mix see page 51 so L EP ance 11 DATE TIME see page 57 9 EEE o 12 USB see page 78 ara 13 WL REMOTE see page 39 14 WIND CUT see page 56 15 Audio recording mode see page 55 16 Zero memory indicator see page 75 17 Remaining Tape measured in minutes 18 Tape Counter 19 Operating mode 20 Record speed mode 21 PHOTO mode 22 Self recording and waiting timer see page 20 23 EIS see page 48 24 Volume control see page 35 25 Audio playback channel see page 68 26 DV IN DV data transfer mode see page 77 27 DEW see page 7 28
38. ROBE DSE function SLOW SHUTTER CONTINUOUS SHOT MEMORY MIX When you are recording movies onto a tape m Ifthe flash is forced to fire Flash on in a bright location the flash effect may not be seen on the recorded picture m When 83 Red eye reduction auto is set the flash fires twice once to perform red eye reduction and the second for taking the main picture There is approximately a 1 5 second gap between flashes 4g Red eye reduction auto The flash pre fires automatically before the main firing to reduce red eye CAM MODE D INITIAL CE PROGRAM AE o WHT BALANCE V A MEMORY D ZOOM OVIEWER OEISt B o DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET CPROGRAM AE e GODSE SELECT antes MEMORY MIX FURS SELEGT Se Sere CAM MODE EXCAMERA SET BFLASH SELECT orr o autor LASH ON RED EYE REDUCTION ENGLISH Advanced Recording REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode m SP standard play This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape m LP long play This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode CAM MODE D CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button BA OREO MODE S m The menu list will appear VIEWERS COPY a
39. SH SELECT REC MODE AUDIO MODE 55 WIND CUT 56 DATE TIME 57 TV DISPLAY 58 Using Quick Menu lt 59 Setting the Quick menu 60 SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE 61 SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed EASY Mode for Beginners AF MF Auto Focus Manual Fo Auto Focusing Manual Focusing BLC Back Light Compensation Fade In and Out To Start Recording To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT Audio dubbing Dubbing sound ENGLISH Contents Dubbed Audio Playback PHOTO Image Recording Searching for a PHOTO picture Various Recording Techniques Playback Tape Playback Playback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode Playback pause usss Picture search Forward Reverse Slow playback Forward Reverse Frame advance To play back frame by frame X2 Playback Forward Reverse Reverse playback ZERO MEMORY IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting to a PC System requirements Recording with a DV connection cable USB interface sscccscsseceeeeee Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System Requirement
40. Selecting the recording image size Select the image size of still image to be recorded 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK MREC MODE l E CAMERA 2 Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode SAE o iO QUALITY OVIEWER MJPEG SIZE CONTIN SHOT 3 Press the MENU button SPROTECT EN m The menu list will appear o DELETE FORMAT 4 Use the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR Z EXMEMORY SET 5 Select IMAGE SIZE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR BDPHOTO QUALITY J e m The IMAGE SIZE toggles between 1152 X 864 and 576 X 432 with each push IMAGE SIZE isi CONTINUOUS SHOT MB i EIPRINT MARK p9 eee 3 000 6 To exit the menu press the MENU button SRE NO cen non cei emis FORMAT tl FI 1 0 14 3 2 0 100 min 1152 Image Size E Still images that are recorded at 1152 X 864 on your camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support this image size ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position REC MODE a OINITIAL 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode BAN opHoTo QUALITY O MEMORY IMAGE SIZE OVIEWER MJPEG SIZE 3 Press the MENU button S PRINT MARK D OFILE NO 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY FORMAT 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu rec wove P9MEMORY SET 6 Move th
41. TOR again M FOCUS M FOCUS Advanced Recording BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAMERA M REC mode s lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window m The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features E The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright m The subject is against a snowy background 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode or M REC mode 2 Press the BLC button m Normal BLC Normal m BLC enhances the subject m The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode ENGLISH BLC off ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or To Start Recording 1 2 To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT 3 4 FADE IN fading out at the end of a sequence Before recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out Press the START STOP button and at the same time release Ui the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound ANU gradually appear fade in When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE but
42. TOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The MEMORY SET submenu will appear Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU SELECTOR Push the MENU SELECTOR to set PROTECT to ON or OFF m THIS FILE protects the currently selected file from erasure Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the still inage moving picture that you wish to protect To exit the menu press the MENU button If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK you cannot set image protection ENGLISH M PLAY MODE OINITIAL g CAMERA m A V o PHOTO QUALITY O MEMORY o IMAGE SIZE MOVIEWER oMJPEG SIZE CONTIN SHOT PRINT MARK gt PROTECT A OFILE NO DELETE o FORMAT M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET mPHOTO QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 1152X864 BIMJPEG SIZE 11 11 320X240 CONTINUOUS SHOT eee OPRINT MARK p D 000 DPROTECT OFILE NO sssri ieys ODELETE OFORMAT SERIES M PLAY MODE a MEMORY SET 05 05 O PROTECT amp OTHIS FILERE ENON ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images Moving pictures You can erase the still images moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick If you want to delete protected still images moving pictures 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 power swit
43. UDIO MODE veer errr 12 bit AUDIO SELECT SOUND O WIND CUT IB eee Advanced Recording DATE TIME The DATE TIME function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape 1 Press the MENU button E The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE TIME 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the DATE TIME 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the DATE TIME mode m You can choose to display OFF DATE TIME DATE amp TIME OFF DATE only TIME only DATE amp TIME E To return to the previous menu highlight the DATE TIME in the middle of the menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 6 To exit press the MENU button m The DATE TIME is not affected by the OSD ON OFF DISPLAY button m The DATE TIME will read in the following conditions During playback of a blank section of a tape If the tape was recorded before setting the DATE TIME in the Camera s memory When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead m Before you can use the DATE TIME function you must set the Clock See CLOCK SET on page 38 ENGLISH CAM MODE B INITIAL 5 GAMER a MEMORY OVIEWER LCD ADJUST O DATE TIME et OTV DISPLAY 0757 CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST a DATE IME TV DISPLAY crete CAM MODE VIEWER SET
44. W Wide angle side Subject appears farther away You can record a subject that is a minimum of 1 m about 3 2 feet away from the lens surface in the TELE position or about 10 mm about 0 5 inch away in the WIDE position A Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Camera is capable of 12x optical zoom Zooming more than 12x is performed digitally The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject ENGLISH We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 48 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select D ZOOM from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x 200x 400x 900x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF 6 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL BO CAMERA PROGRAM AE DAV WHT BALANCI m MEMORY D ZOOM DVIEWER OElS e DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT CAM MODE ESCAMERA SET DPROGRAM AE DWHT BALANCE gt DD ZOOM ees OEIS WW o DDSE SELECT DMEMOPRY MIX DFLASH SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET DD ZOOM ENGLISH Advanced Recording EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates f
45. WER OEIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT m CAM MODE MCAMERA SET OPROGRAM AE eeen OEIS poeira es CDSE SELECT OMEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT tioestis CAM MODE EXCAMERA SET BDSE SELECT o ART MOSAIC SEPIA NEGA MIRROR BLK amp WHT CAM MODE EXCAMERA SET BDSE SELECT WIDE 16 9 STROBE ENGLISH Advanced Recording MEMORY MIX The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving images you are recording You can record the superimposed images on a tape Select from 4 types of Memory Mix effects E M CHROMA Memory chroma key You can swap a blue area of a still image such as a picture frame with a moving image E M LUMI Memory luminance key You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration ep Or Codes or title with a moving image PICNIC TY gt PR IC Make your own title or illustration by drawing or writing on a white piece of Att A paper Adjust the mix level in the light area of the still image E C LUMI Camera luminance key Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image which becomes its background Shoot the subject against a brighter background The brighter area of the moving image will be a swapped with a still image
46. al MIC in 10 Audio Video jack 11 DC jack ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right amp Top View 1 Zoom lever 2 PHOTO button 6 Slow shutter 7 DV jack 8 USB jack 3 Focus adjustment knob 4 START STOP button 5 Power switch 9 Hook for handstrap 1 Zoom lever 6 Slow shutter see page 62 2 PHOTO button see page 69 7 DV jack see page 76 3 Focus adjustment knob see page 33 8 USB jack see page 78 4 START STOP button 9 Hook for handstrap 5 Power switch CAMERA or PLAYER see page 23 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear amp Bottom View 3 Memory Stick slot 4 Battery Release Ule je ek 1 LITHIUM Battery Cover Hi 2 Charging indicator ji 5 Tripod receptacle 6 TAPE EJECT 1 LITHIUM Battery Cover see page 21 4 Battery Release 2 Charging indicator see page 24 5 Tripod receptacle 3 Memory Stick slot see page 82 6 TAPE EJECT ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1 PHOTO 18 DISPLAY 2 START STOP 3 SELF TIMER NE ae w 17 Zoom 4 ZERO MEMORY mo QO 5 PHOTO SEARCH 16 X2 6 A DUB 7 gt gt FF 15 DATE TIME 8 44 REW 14 I gt SLOW 9 PLAY 13 II STILL 12 W STOP 11 F ADV 10 Direction 1 PHOTO 10 Direction 4l I gt see page 73 2 START STO
47. amcorder returns to STBY mode Searching for a PHOTO picture The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only 1 Press the MENU button or press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control m The MENU list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 4 Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Search the PHOTO using the gt FF and 4 REW buttons m The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching m After completing the search the camcorder displays the still image 6 To exit press the W STOP button ENGLISH PLAYER MODE INITIAL m CAMERA DAV O REC MODE SB O MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER COPY E AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT IM gt PLAYER MODE A V SET SAEC MODE iciaee BDPHOTO SEARCH mPHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT Bl ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In certain situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder 1 General recording 2 Downward recording Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen 3 Upward recording Making a r
48. an not dub sound on a pre recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1 2 3 Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER mode Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Using the MENU SELECTOR select the AUDIO playback channel m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the audio playback channel SOUND1 play the original sound SOUND play the dubbed sound MIX 1 2 play back SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed To exit press the MENU button Press the II PLAY STILL button to playback the dubbed tape m When you playback added sound SOUND2 or MIX mode you may experience a loss of sound quality PLAYER MODE DA V SET REC MODE Citrin iin si iis PHOTO SEARCH BPHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE gt AUDIO SELECT 00e WIND CUT R creer PLAYER MODE A V SET BH AUDIO SELECT SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX 1 2 Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1 Press the PHOTO button lightly about halfway down and hold it m The still picture appears on the LCD monitor m f you do not wish to record release the button 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down m The still picture is recorded for about 6 7 seconds 3 After the PHOTO has been recorded the c
49. and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards M ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 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 protocol and inter connectivity system used to transmit DV data high speed data transport port both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC making it possible to produce or edit various images USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer still images movies to a PC using the USB interface without an add on card PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound while in Camera mode 900x Digital zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size Color TFT LCD A high resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS The EIS compensates for any handshake reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification Various digital effects The DSE Digital Special Effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects Back Light Compensation BLC The BLC function compensates
50. ant to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off m The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is removed from the camcorder and therefore must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced ENGLISH Advanced Recording AF MF Auto Focus Manual Focus 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 automatic focusing difficult and or unreliable Auto Focusing If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus Manual Focusing In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a Apicture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b Aperson enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow c Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car d People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode or M REC mode 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR m M FOCUS will display 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus E Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult 4 To return to AF Auto Focus A push the MENU SELEC
51. ch to PLAYER 3 Using the gt FWD and 4 REV buttons search for the still image moving picture that you want to delete 4 Press the MENU button 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The MEMORY SET submenu will appear 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DELETE and push the MENU SELECTOR m Using the MENU SELECTOR select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR m THIS FILE deletes only the file currently selected m ALLFILES deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick 7 Abox will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the still image moving picture m Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item m EXECUTE deletes the selected still inages moving pictures m CANCEL does not delete the selected still images moving pictures and returns to the previous menu m f you try to delete a protected image PROTECT appears on the screen M PLAY MODE DBINITIAL m A V PHOTO QI FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT XR UALITY OMEMORY o IMAGE SIZE DVIEWER oMJPEG SIZE o CONTIN SHOT OPRINT MARK gS PROTECT amp r M PLAY MODE PXMEMORY SET IMAGE SIZE CFORMAT mPHOTO QUALITY e ffl SERIES r M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET DELETE OTHIS FILE ALL FILES 10 20 CANCEL ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functio
52. djust the length of the strap and then pull it tight in the buckle Attaching the Lens Cover 1 A Preparation 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 ENGLISH To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1 Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord 2 Connect the AC cord to a wall socket m You must use the AA E8 type AC Power adapter E The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the camcorder 4 Set the camcorder to the desired mode by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER mode To select the CAMCORDER mode If you want to use this unit as a camcorder set the mode switch to TAPE position If you want to use this unit as a DSC Digital Still Camera set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium lon 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 Lithium lon Battery Pack 1 Attach the
53. e MENU SELECTOR to highlight MJPEG SIZE MAGE SE ones od atsoxbon 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR EPRoreCtan ie m The MJPEG SIZE toggles between 320 X 240 160 X 120 with each push mbeee SERIES FORMAT Maximum recording time of moving picture MJPEG SIZE Maximum recording time 320 x 240 15 seconds 160 x 120 60 seconds Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously Select one of the three modes described below before recording ENGLISH m NORMAL t Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in 1152 X 864 size amp m ki amp 7 or 6 still images in 576 X 432 size at about 0 07sec intervals Fd k 3 bs m HIGH SPEED THH 5 Bauer rau Your camcorder records up to 9 still images in 576 X 432 size g n sy ey IN at about 0 4sec intervals amp fF 7 a g Recording image size is 576 X 432 only g B S A A A m MULTI SCENE 225 6 ERE 9 Your camcorder records 6 or 9 still images at about 0 4sec intervals and displays the images on a single page MEG MODE divided into six or nine boxes Still images are recorded in 576 X 432 size DINITIAL Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT BAY OPHOTO QUALITY 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK ma n CONTIN SHOT 2 Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode sree 3 Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlig
54. e antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ARGE Ut NEG SECTION 810 20 Z GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14 15 16 17 18 LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna syst
55. e demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode is switched OFF 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode The mode switch must be in the TAPE position e cios RASNA SM BEMO y E 2 Press the MENU button E MEMORY o SHUT SOUND m The menu list will appear ODEMO eee 0 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR a 5 To activate the DEMONSTRATION set DEMONSTRATION ON CHL REMOTE We 111111 m m Press the MENU button to quit the menu SSHUTTER SOUND zuez BD m The demonstration will begin DEMONSTRATION mN 6 To end the DEMONSTRATION set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF y m The DEMONSTRATION function only works without a TAPE installed m The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the CAMERA mode no tape is inserted in the camcorder E f you press other buttons FADE BLC PHOTO EASY Q during the DEMONSTRATION mode the DEMONSTRATION stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions A 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 E AUTO mode A
56. ecording viewing the LCD screen from below 4 Self recording Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the Viewfinder E In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD monitor the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER mode only Playback on the LCD Itis 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 AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks 1 Connect the camcorder and TV with the AUDIO VIDEO cable S VIDEO input Video input Yellow m The yellow plug Video E rire PIERE m The white plug Audio L Veh dda Mis mout m The red plug Audio R STEREO only 0 uy T av If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR connect the yellow plug y y Ay pe Video to the video input of the TV or VCR and the white plug Audio L to Lhe the audio input of the TV or VCR SVIDEO 2 Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO m Refer to the TV or VCR user s manual 4 Play the tape back m Use an S VIDEO cable to obtain better
57. eeeeees 89 Remote control ccsesessssesssesesesessseseseesseesessssessessseesees 17 20 39 ass Solf TIMET aiiai ieee a N 20 Shutter SoNdan nannaa a e 41 SHUTTER SPEED hiarrata rh n 61 SLIDESHOW kisesi Ane a EOS RES AN EIEN ias 95 oN ENGLISH Warranty SEA users only 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 due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior fin
58. em extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 20 21 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal
59. emory Stick is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous Memory Stick When the file number is set to SERIES each image taken is assigned a different number avoiding duplication of numbers This is convenient when you want to manage your images on a PC We recommend keeping the file numbers set to SERIES m RESET When the Memory Stick is formatted the file number resets to its default value 100 0001 If the Memory Stick already contains files the next available number is assigned r 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position MPLAY MODE a D INITIAL 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER mode ERAN PHOTO QUALITY Og een Eor 3 Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY pe MARKI OFILE NO o DELETE 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter submenu aaa M PLAY MODE 5 Select FILE NO from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR MEMORY SET m The FILE NO toggles between SERIES and RESET with each push EPHOTO QUALITY amp MJPEG SIZE 6 To exit press the MENU button OPRINT MARK D ooo OPROTECT amp OFILE NO eee SERIES ei Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M REC 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 CAMERA 3 Press the PHOTO button lightly about halfway down and hold it m Du
60. f you want to transmit data to a PC you must install an IEEE 1394 add on card onto the PC not supplied The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC m When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device some functions may not work If this occurs please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again m When you transmit data from the camcorder to PC PC function button is not available in M PLAY mode m Do not use the camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off 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 ENGLISH 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Connect the DV cable not supplied from the DV jack of the camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device m Make sure that BM DV IN appears on the screen 3 Press the START STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode m PAUSE is displayed on the OSD 4 Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture 5 Press the START STOP button to start recording m f you want to pause recording momentarily press the START STOP button again 6 To stop recording press the ll STOP button m When using this
61. for the bright background behind a subject you re recording Program AE The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene action to be filmed Digital Still Camera function m Using Memory Stick you can easily record and playback standard still images m You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the USB interface MJPEG Recording MJPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick Mega pixel CCD Your camcorder incorporates a 1 0mega pixel CCD High resolution still images can be recorded to a Memory Stick Built in Flash You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built in Flash ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera Basic Accessories 1 Lithium lon Battery pack 2 AC Power Adapter AA E8 TYPE 3 AC Cord 4 AUDIO VIDEO Cable 5 Instruction Book 6 Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock TYPE CR2025 2 EA 7 Remote Control 8 Shoulder strap 9 USB cable 10 Software CD 11 S VIDEO Cable 12 USB Audio Cable 13 Lens cover 1 Lithium lon Battery pack 2 AC Power Adapter 3 AC cord an AA E8 TYPE S SSN g CEP AD43 00128A AD44 00090A AD39 00076A 4 AUDIOVIDEO Cable 5 Instruction Book 6 Lithium batteries CR2025 2 E
62. from the time of installation When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator will display when you set the DATE TIME to ON When this occurs replace the lithium battery with type CR2025 1 Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder 2 Position the Lithium cell in the holder with the positive terminal face outward 3 Close the lithium battery cover E The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately ENGLISH Preparation 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 buttons without having to change the position of your hand Hand strap a Pull and Open the Hand Strap cover to release the Hand Strap b Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover c Close the Hand Strap cover again Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete safety 1 Insert the end of strap into the Shoulder Strap hook on the camcorder Insert the other end of strap into ring inside hand strap 2 Thread each end into the buckle a
63. ges and MJPEG movie Terminal E Single g s Protection m Slide show tab m Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick Print marking still images Formatting a Memory Stick se most of the camera s functions when recording to the Memory Stick appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick m While recording or loading an image do not eject or insert the Memory Stick Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data corruption m f you want to save all images on the Memory Stick set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK Aa MEMORY Stick m pe Memory Stick and masw are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Memory Stick PRO can not be used with this unit ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode nserting 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 Turn the Power switch to OFF Push the Memory Stick it will move out of the camcorder automatically Pull out the Memory Stick
64. gned to each recorded image m Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Stick Image Format Still image m Images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format m The number of pixels are 1152 X 864 576 X 432 in each mode Moving Image m Images are compressed in MJPEG Motion Joint Photographic Experts Group format m The number of pixels are 320 X 240 160 X 120 in each mode Selecting the CAMCORDER mode You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera DSC You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position to use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera MENORY Sok ed m M REC mode Memory RECORD mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA m M PLAY mode Memory PLAYBACK mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK l 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER ENGLISH DCIM 100 SSDVC E DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 101SSDVC M PLAY 000 0000 L File number Folder number M REC mode M PLAY mode ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded Select the photo quality 9 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear Mo
65. he II PLAY STILL button Forward frame advance m Press the F ADV button on the remote control in Still mode Reverse frame advance m Press the lt li button on the remote control to change the direction in F ADV mode m Press the F ADV button on the remote control X2 Playback Forward Reverse Forward X2 Playback m Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback m To resume normal playback press the I PLAY STILL button Reverse X2 Playback m Press the lt Il button during during Forward X2 Playback m To resume normal playback press the II PLAY STILL button Reverse playback To playback in reverse at normal speed press the Ii button during normal forward playback Press the I PLAY STILL or I gt button to return to normal forward playback m Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the playback modes if you are using a tape recorded in LP m Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback Aa ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback 1 Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to m The time code changes to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0 00 00 Zero memory indicator
66. ht MEMORY O DELETE 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CONTINUOUS SHOT in the submenu 4 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR MREC MODE a 6 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the continuous shot PMEMORY SET m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the continuous shot See UBL eet ee m f you exit the sub menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR the ROONTINUGUS SHOT cal continuous shot mode is not changed PROTECT poe 7 To exit press the MENU button bELETE Mn eA m When selecting NORMAL EMEMORY SET Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images while the ty CONTINUOUS SHOT PHOTO button is pressed fully down Release PHOTO button to STOP recording Saya m When selecting High Speed mh SPEED Recording continues up to the 9 still images with 0 07 sec intervals when the SPLIT vernon 8 PHOTO button is pressed fully down We ee te J m During recording images continuously mode the flash does not work m The number of images you can record continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory stick La ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999 Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted or so that they count up continuously m SERIES Numbering remains in order between Memory Sticks so that the first file number assigned on a new M
67. ight not playback in other brands of camcorder m The MJPEG file recorded by another camcorder might not playback in this camcorder m Memory Sticks with large file sizes may take additional time to replay 104 06 1152x864 Image 100 0004 Size still image MJPEG gt ii DCAM0002 AVI 00 15 sec 320 Playback time Time of recorded picture LE MJPEG Size File number moving picture RECSEARCH FADE EASY Q CG en MULTI DISP REV FWD ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode E The last recorded still image moving picture appears 3 Press the S SHOW button E All images will be played back consecutively for 3 4 seconds each 4 To stop the slide show press the S SHOW button again To view the Multi Display 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 5 T z z m The last recorded still image moving picture appears gt 3 To view six stored still image moving pictures on single screen press the MULTI DISP button gt 2 23 24 m A selection mark appears under the still inage moving picture _ ey m Moving pictures will be displayed with the first scene as a still image
68. indicated by a picture mark D RECSEARCH FADE BLC m Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a still inage moving picture GqeqeAE TIE m To display the previous six images press the 44 REV m To display the next six images press the gt FWD 4 To return to single playback mode press the MULTI DISP button again m The still image moving picture you have marked fills the whole display ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing This camcorder supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format print format You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK m THIS FILE You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD m ALLFILES To print 1 copy each of all of the stored still images Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to PLAYER m The last recorded image appears Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to mark Press the MENU button Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The MEMORY SET submenu will appear Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT MARK push the MENU SELECTOR Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR
69. ing time 4 To start recording press the START STOP button m REC is displayed in the LCD To stop recording press the START STOP button again m STBY is displayed in the LCD Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH 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 m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Select LANGUAGE from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the LANGUAGE and push the MENU SELECTOR m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the OSD LANGUAGE 5 To exit press the MENU button m The OSD changes to the selected language m LANGUAGE is always indicated in ENGLISH CAM MODE INITIAL OCLOCK SET OCAMERA OWL REMOTE DAV BEEP SOUND MEMORY o SHUT SOUND OVIEWER oLANGUAGE ODEMO iee i Sas CAM MODE MINITIAL SET OCLOCK SET OWL REMOTE K ocene o BEEP SOUND m SHUTTER SOUND BLANGUAGE e m DEMONSTRATION 06e i ELLE CAM MODE BINITIAL SET BDLANGUAGE o ENGLISH o ESPANOL o FRAN AIS _ PORTUGU S o DEUTSCH o ITALIANO ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 mi
70. ingle images Moving pictures m Slide show To view all images automatically and in consecutive order m Multi display To view 6 images at once You cannot hear the sound To view a Single image 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode m The last still image moving picture recorded appears in the display If there are no recorded still images moving pictures on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO and will display on the screen 3 Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the desired still images moving pictures m To view the next still image moving picture press the gt FWD button m To view the previous still image moving picture press the 44 REV button m Pressing gt gt FWD when you are on the last still image moving picture will take you to the first still image and pressing 44 REV when you are on the first still image moving picture will take you to the last still image moving picture m Keep pressing gt FWD or 44 REV to search for a still inage moving picture quickly m Moving picture Pressing 11 PLAY STILL plays back the moving picture and will show first scene as a still image when playback ends Pressing 11 PLAY STILL during playback will stop the moving picture and the scene is shown as a still image Pressing II PLAY STILL again will restart the playback E t is possible that moving pictures that you recorded in the Memory Stick m
71. ish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State ENGLISH 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 Samsung Electronics Internet Home Page http Awww samsungusa com AD68 00792B
72. its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning To ensure normal recording and a clear picture clean the video heads regularly If a square block shape distorts playback or only a blue screen is displayed the video heads may be dirty If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun Direct sunlight can damage the CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1 Do not position the camcorder such 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 or near a window exposed to sunlight 2 Do not pick up the camcorder using the viewfinder 3 Excessive force when pulling the viewfinder out may damage it Notes regarding Record or Playback using the LCD 1 The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision technology However there may be tiny dots red blue or green in color that appear on the LCD display These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way 2 When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors it maybe diffic
73. m DAV BEEP SOUND ford t MEMORY SHUT SOUND for OVIEWER oLANGUAGE ODEMO steers D CAM MODE INITIAL SET OCLOCK SET o WL REMOTE amp amp BEEP SOUND eec D SHUTTER SOUND i LANGUAGE verre ENGLISH 8 DEMONSTRATION 71 Gl Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO function is working Sets the SHUTTER SOUND On Off when using the DSC feature 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU button E The menu list will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select SHUTTER SOUND from the submenu 6 Push MENU SELECTOR to switch between ON and OFF 7 To exit press the MENU button ENGLISH r M REC MODE fil OINITIAL CLOCK SET CAMERA OWL REMOTE B A V BEEP SOUND O MEMORY SHUT SOUND OVIEWER LANGUAGE SLEM Sier M REC MODE fll BINITIAL SET OCLOCK SET OWL REMOTE vrs amp BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DLLANGUAGE 7 8 DEMONSTRATION 07 fo ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder Th
74. mor o SWIND CUT int 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR m The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press Cae MODE 5 To exit press the MENU button ePHOTO Se ras AUDIO MODE gt PIAUDIO SELECT WIND CUT R m We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tape recorded on this camcorder Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion E may not be written properly between scenes m Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality When you record a tape in SP and LP modes or LP mode only the playback picture may be distorted or the time code ENGLISH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes This camcorder records sound in two ways 12bit 16bit m 12bit You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN SOUND1 track Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB SOUND2 track m 16bit You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode z 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode CAM MODE Snr 7 2 Press the MENU button HANERE REC MODE BP m The menu list will appear Om CAUDIOMODE 12bit AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT R
75. n a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit ENGLISH 13 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER be sure th
76. n exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button 30 E MREC and M PLAY refer to recording and playing on the memory stick Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Digital tows NS es ozon Te eioen ete EIS O O A 0 D ZOOM fe o SA o PHOTO x x x x SLOW SHUTTER x x O x Digital Special Effects O O 0 x The requested function will work in this operating mode You can not change the requested mode The operating function will be released and the requested one will work The operating function will be released and the requested one will work the data during the operating mode will be backed up m When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X that item cannot be activated m When you select an item that cannot be changed an error message will be displayed gt XxXO ENGLISH 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 m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select CLOCK SET from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter SETTING mode m A blinking item indicates the item to be changed The year
77. ns to completely delete all still images moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick including protected still images moving pictures The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already Attention If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function all still images moving pictures will be erased completely and erased still images moving pictures cannot be recovered 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK MPLAY MODE DO INITIAL 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode ERN EnA oPHOTO QUALITY 3 Press the MENU button PU at te o PRINT MARK 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR SELENO P m The sub menu will appear S FORMAT 5 Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU SELECTOR a 6 ALL FILES ARE DELETED FORMAT REALLY appears on the screen pon ha PHOT UALITY 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item EMJPEG SIZE m NO To return to previous menu PRINT MARK DD ae 000 m YES To start formatting OFILE NO Fla SERIES COFORMAT 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR J 9 To exit the menu push the MENU button m f you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC use the Memory Stick formatter supplied with the software CD only A ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording At the end of a recording you must remove the power source Leaving the
78. nutes without being used it will switch off automatically To use it again push the START STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power Record Search REC SEARCH You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH function in STBY mode REC SEARCH enables you to play the recording backwards and REC SEARCH enables you to play it forwards for as long as you keep each button pressed down If you press the REC SEARCH button in STBY mode your camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically Mosaic shaped picture distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode A Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly Fix the LENS cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap see page 22 Recording with the LCD monitor 1 2 3 4 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it Do not touch the built in microphone Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taking You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane Whenever possible use a tripod
79. of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying 1 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important this product 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this CAMCORDER near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or lake ACCESSORIES Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The CAMCORDER may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC Notices and Safety Instructions 9 10 11 12 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER o
80. on the accompanying CD in Adobe s Portable Document Format 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 Adobe Systems Inc ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC USB Cable 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 connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack There is a possibility you ll here some audio noise if you use the MIC jack E f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be corrupted E f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder E DV IEEE1394 connection is encouraged for higher quality image transmission ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MJPEG movie Viewing still ima
81. or any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder within reasonable limits It provides more stable pictures when m Recording with the zoom m Recording a small object close up m Recording and walking at the same time m Recording through the window of a vehicle 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode CAM MODE OINITIAL OCAMERA PROGRAM AE 2 Press the MENU button TI MEMORY OD ZOOM n m The menu list will appear mi opseseeor P MEMORY MIX FLASH SELECT 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR m The sub menu list will appear CAM MODE CAMERA SET 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the EIS function push the MENU SELECTOR m The EIS menu is changed to ON ERE E S m f you do not want to use the EIS function set the EIS menu to OFF Dror BALANCE DOSE SELECT DMEMORY MIX veer errr 5 To exit press the MENU button IASA SELECT Toe m Itis recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod m f you use the EIS function the picture quality may deteriorate m While setting the EIS to ON the WIDE 16 9 STROBE DSE function mode do not work A ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE Digital Special Effects SELECT The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects Select the appropriate digital effect for
82. or at least two hours in a dry warm room Fon ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M REC M PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that Action MEMORY STICK slow There is no Memory stick in the camcorder Insert a Memory Stick MEMORY FULL slow There is not enough memory to record Change to a new Memory Stick Erase recorded image NO STORED PHOTO slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Stick Record new images WRITE PROTECT The Memory Stick is record protected Release the write protect tab on the Memory Stick PROTECT When you try to delete to protected image Cancel the protect of image READ ERROR The camera can not playback Release the Memory Stick and reinsert the Memory Stick Format a Memory Stick or insert Memory Stick recorded on this camcorder WRITE ERROR The camera can not record Format a Memory Stick or change to a new Memory Stick NOT FORMATTED The Memory Stick needs to format Format a Memory Stick NOW DELETE When progressing FILE DELETE Wait until Delete has finished NOW FORMAT When progressing MEMORY FORMAT Wait until formatting has finished NOW COPY When progressing FILE COPY Wait until copying has finished Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem contact
83. our Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and color systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources m You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V 50 60 Hz m Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter if necessary depending on the design of the local wall outlet Color system m You can view your recording in the viewfinder However to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette recorder the television or VCR must be NTSC compatible and have the appropriate audio video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a transcoder PAL compatible Countries Regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible Countries Regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world Fon ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save
84. rence Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC ID A3L04O0MEGA2 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder FOQRUPOS iingie iaa 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder 12 Front amp Left View 13 Left side View 14 Right amp Top View 15 Rear amp Bottom View Remote control OSD On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes OSD On Screen Display in M REC M PLAY Memory Stick modes Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control Self Record using the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Adjusting the Hand Strap Hand strap Shoulder strap Attaching the Lens Cover Connecting a Power Source To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable To select the CAMCORDER mode
85. ring autofocus photo mark flashes in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and is continuously displayed when the camcorder is ready to take the still image m f you do not wish to record release the pressure from the button 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down m The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick m While the camcorder is recording the still image gt gt appears on the screen m The remote controller s PHOTO button has no halfway setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image m Do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack during recording The Memory Stick or its data may be damaged m f focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the PHOTO function focus manually ENGLISH FI 09 24 A ENGLISH 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 see page 91 The still images date time will reflect the date and time the copies are made The image size of a still image recorded from cassette onto a Memory Stick will be 640 X 480 1 Set the mode switch to TAPE 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 3 Play back the cassette 4 Press the
86. roubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation Self Diagnosis Display in Specifications 00e0ce0e00e Warranty SEA USCS OMY oeoo a A e E AE aeai a e LOD A ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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 1 2 Standard recording using the LCD screen 2 ALCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob 3 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top 3 4 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front 4 5 Recording with the LCD screen closed 5 A ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs video tapes DVD titles films and other program materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law Notes regarding moisture condensation 1 Asudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder for example When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location e g from outside to inside during winter When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location e g from inside to outside during the summer 2 If the DEW
87. s Functions while in PLAYER mode The PLAY STILL STOP FF REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control The FADV 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 or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes Playback pause Press the IH PLAY STILL button during Playback To resume playback press the gt II PLAY STILL button Case GRAAE Picture search Forward Reverse Press the gt FF or 4 REW buttons once during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback press the H PLAY STILL button Keep pressing gt FF or 4 REW buttons during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback release the button Slow playback Forward Reverse Forward Slow Playback E Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback m To resume normal playback press the gt II PLAY STILL button Reverse Slow Playback m Press the lt j button during Forward Slow Play back m To resume forward slow playback press the I gt button m To resume normal playback press the gt II PLAY STILL button ENGLISH 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 t
88. s between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR 5 To exit press the MENU button m f you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it the remote icon will blink for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD rc CAM MODE GINITIAL OCLOCK SET OCAMERA OWL REMOTE DAN O BEEP SOUND m MEMORY o SHUT SOUND OVIEWER oLANGUAGE ODEMO ieee CAM MODE MINITIAL SET BOCLOCK SET OWL REMOTE amp BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND wees TLANGUAGE ENGLISH amp DEMONSTRATION 0700 eee GD ENGLISH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND The setting switches between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR m You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup m When you press the START STOP button to start recording the BEEP SOUND is automatically set to OFF so you can t hear it any longer 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE GINITIAL OCLOCK SET OCAMERA oWL REMOTE
89. seeeteseeseeseseeseeaeeseeteetesteaeeneeteeteneenes Function buttons Hand Strap ea a aa ii PEE E1394 a Na e ON a teen Se Image Size aiseee enta ieaiaia irida e anaE Maintenance eeeeeessesecseseesteseeseeseeesseeseeneseesteseesseeeteateneeeaens Memory Mix Memory SUCK areni aeannad anaana MJPEG RECORDING 0 escecssseseesseecsteestessnsernsesneesntesnsenneenseess 92 ENGLISH INDEX M MJPEG SIZE Mienke eaer A dei 86 SLOW SHUTTER Multi display Sound uu cesses TOn Speaker CSD erste 18 19 Still mages P PC COnme ction a 76 TAPE Protection cine aeaaaioii ia 27 PHOTOCOPY TESTERNA ER ESE gi TV DISPLAY PHOTO quality i a oie 84 PHOTO SEARCH eaaa aaeeea an AE S a cs 5 EEA EA ETE S ERT EEEE E AO Playback nania aa aata re ie ieee 73 Playback COnnecion ssessssesssssssssnsesseesssnsssneeisneeannenenaes EM Migwhitidetee cssecesteules ected auetoalntstvcceltedd spetsucteceecte Print Mark sssssessssseessssseersssseesissaseensnseesssssetesssneesusnseesssstee 96 Viewing still images moving pictures s v s v11111111111111111 94 PROGRAM AE cect ccietltneruarttasteinliiy ance ae 43 sE POCHO iarain eiai ol SWAT BADANGE Sa TSA S 45 Q WIND Re ccc Ba aa Mita at 56 Quick Menu REC MODE ones ceseeseesesstesesseeseessesseesnesueeneeseesneestesesenesseeeeeseeeases 54 Zoom REG S areh papit diyi idadaan itia 30 Recording images to a Memory Stick ccceeseeeestesee
90. so that VIEWER is highlighted BAN ay ELOD ADJUST and then push the MENU SELECTOR CHMIEWEHH LCD ADJUST OTV DISPLAY erro AM OTV DISPLAY BB 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu CAM MODE 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item VIEWER SET you want to adjust BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOR ADJUST BLCD ADJUST O BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST 18 oCOLOR ADJUST 18 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR again m You may select NORMAL SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting m Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST m You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 00 35 9 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Using the VIEWFINDER In the PLAYER mode the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed In the CAMERA mode the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed or rotated counterclockwise 180 Adjusting the Focus Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture refer to figure ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor Make sure that the battery pack is in place 1 Set the mode switch to TAPE 2
91. t work in the Manual Focus mode Play FF or REW button does not work Check the POWER switch Set the power switch to PLAYER You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette When you see a broken block image during the RECORD SEARCH This is normal operation and it is not a failure or defect ENGLISH Specifications Model name SCD903 System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette NTSC 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Rotary heads PCM system Digital video tape 6 35mm width Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP approx 18 81mm s_ LP approx 12 56mm s Tape recording time SP 60 minutes when using DVM 60 LP 90 minutes when using DVM 60 FF REW time Approx 150 sec using DVM60 tape Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Lens F1 8 12x Optical 900x Digital Electronic zoom lens Filter diameter 30 LCD monitor Viewfinder Size dot number 2 5inchs 123k LCD monitor Method TFT LCD Viewfinder 0 24 Color LCD Connectors Video output 1Vp p 75Q terminated S video output Y 1Vp p 75Q C 0 286Vp p 75Q Audio output 7 5dBs 600Q terminated DV input output 4pin special in out connector USB output Mini B type connector External mic 3 5 stereo General Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Storage temperature External dimension Weight Built in
92. the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 8 DSE modes a ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect b MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect c SEPIA mode d fa This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment a A d NEGA mode mn lt Pe This mode reverses the colors of the images creating a negative image CAN e MIRROR mode This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect f BLK amp WHT mode This mode changes the images to black and white g WIDE 16 9 mode Produce images in the WIDE 16 9 format for playback on wide screen TVs h STROBE mode This effect converts on screen action to a series of still images giving an effect similar to slow motion ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect t 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR Select DSE SELECT from the submenu Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Using MENU SELECTOR select the DSE mode m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode To exit press the MENU button The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode While setting the WIDE 16 9 or STROBE to ON the EIS function does not work CAM MODE INITIAL BOCAMERA PROGRAM AE DAV WHT BALANCE m MEMORY O D ZOOM eee OVIE
93. tick is full ENGLISH PLAYER MODE INITIAL m CAMERA OAV O REC MODE SP O MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER COPY i AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PR GB PLAYER MODE DA V SET REC MODE SP DOPHOTO SEARCH DOPHOTO COPY vss em AUDIO MODE teeseen 12 bit DAUDIO SELECT SOUND1 WIND CUT B creer reece PHOTOCOPY P Bw 0 10 35 02 15 44 NOW SEARCH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG RECORDING Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK 1 Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder 2 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position 3 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 4 Press the START STOP button m When MJPEG SIZE in the menu setting is set to 320 X 240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds however when MJPEG SIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 X 120 the maximum recording time is 60 seconds m You can record a camera still image onto the memory stick by pressing the Photo button instead of the START STOP button 5 Press the START STOP button to stop the recording m The camcorder starts to write the moving picture to the Memory Stick when recording is finished m While the camcorder is writing the moving picture gt gt gt appears on the screen m The moving picture images that
94. ton The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording FADE OUT Hold down the FADE button a FADE OUT Gradual disappearance S al Approx 4 seconds Approx 4 seconds Gradual appearance b FADE IN Release the FADE button ENGLISH 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 will not be erased Dubbing sound 1 Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode m f you want to use an external microphone connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder 2 Press the II PLAY STILL button and find the time frame of the scene to be dubbed 3 Press the II PLAY STILL button to pause the scene 4 Press the A DUB button on the Remote Control m A DUB will be displayed on the LCD m The camcorder is in a ready to dub state for dubbing 5 Press the H PLAY STILL button to start dubbing m Press the W STOP button to stop the dubbing m You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape m When adding sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the camcorder m You c
95. ult to see the picture clearly If this occurs we recommend using the viewfinder 3 Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor Notes regarding the hand strap To ensure a steady picture during filming check that the hand strap is properly adjusted Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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 time of installation 3 When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator will display when you set the DATE TIME to ON When this occurs replace the lithium battery with a new one type CR2025 4 There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children Should a battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
96. utomatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background To be used in normal conditions The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 60 to 1 250 per second depending on the scene E SPORTS mode amp For recording people or objects moving quickly E PORTRAIT mode i For focusing on the background of the subject when the background is out of focus The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second E SPOTLIGHT mode 8 For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture E SAND SNOW mode 2 For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow E High S SPEED High Shutter Speed mode For recording fast moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE OFLASH SELECT SAND SNOW 1 Press the MENU button CAM MODE m The menu list will appear DINTA a RE Eimon SAONE 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU BVIEWER EIS D SELECTOR O FLASH SELECT 3 Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu CAM MODE CAM MODE PyCAMERA SET EXCAMERA SET 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the PROGRAM AE mode See Tae a PROGRAM AE m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE maa eee ROR
97. ve the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu Push the MENU SELECTOR Using the MENU SELECTOR select the image quality m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the image quality m f you exit the sub menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR the quality mode is not changed To exit press the MENU button Number of images on the Memory Stick M REC MODE DBINITIAL B CAMERA m A V PHOTO QUALITY DMEMORY o IMAGE SIZE MOVIEWER oMJPEG SIZE o CONTIN SHOT OPRINT MARK s5 o PROTECT OFILE NO FORMAT ha M REC MODE EXYMEMORY SET OPHOTO QUALITY fm 2 IMAGE SIZE gt 1152X864 O MJPEG SIZE 320X240 M REC MODE BMEMORY SET t PHOTO QUALITY OSUPER FINE FINES sar secesin CONTINUOUS SHOT a PRINT MARK e D 000 NORMAT eee i PROTECT OFILE NO aiiis SERIES DELETE FORMAT X A Ns QUALITY Still Image Size 8MB 16MB SUPER FINE 1152 x 864 576 X 432 Approx 12 Approx 49 Approx 24 Approx 99 FINE 1152 x 864 576 X 432 Approx 24 Approx 99 Approx 49 Approx 198 NORMAL 1152 x 864 576 X 432 Approx 49 Approx 165 Approx 99 Approx 331 The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size a ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode
98. x Approx Approx thr 40min thr 20min 2hr Approx Approx Approx SB LS220 3hr 30min 3hr 4hr 10min m The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32 F 0 C The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 F 0 C or left in temperatures above 104 F 40 C for a long period even when it is fully recharged Do not put the battery pack near any heat source fire or flames for example Do not disassemble process pressure or heat the Battery Pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce fire and overheating ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display e The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack Fully charged 20 40 used 40 80 used 80 95 used Completely used flickers The camcorder will turn off soon change the battery as soon as possible o2o20o0co0 Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at
99. you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change to a charged one TAPE END slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one TAPE END the tape reached its end Change to a new one TAPE there is no tape in camcorder Insert a tape PROTECTION the tape is record protected If you want to record release the protection Ao D L Cc R the camcorder has some mechanical fault 1 Eject the tape 2 Set to OFF 3 Detach the battery 4 Reattach the battery If unresolved contact your local service representative EJ moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder 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 be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor If there is moisture inside the camcorder DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette see below ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery Leave the camcorder f
100. your nearest Samsung authorized service center ENGLISH Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter START STOP button does not operate while recording Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You have reached the end of the cassette Check the record protection tab on the cassette The camcorder goes off automatically You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it The battery pack is fully exhausted The battery pack is quickly exhausted The atmospheric temperature is too low The battery pack has not been charged fully The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack When you see a blue screen during playback The video heads may be dirty Clean the head with a cleaning tape A vertical strip appears on the screen when recording a dark background The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording brighter The image in the viewfinder is blurred The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus Auto focus does not work Check the M FOCUS menu Auto focus does no

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