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Samsung SCD307 Camcorder User Manual

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1. w 100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad we 101 Power Sources nosses 101 peck Color system Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation 102 Self Diagnosis Display in M RE 103 Specifications Coc OC SOU ROEDER Ton SOO ROG DOF EC GO DS UBRO Zacica dad aS Sn anced aune abo ucidadnSnbShicad Sada be ane absde GABunmaccidaase sr scnidsdadesbocadcudd sheSheancnenddoabaaddsecune E E T 105 INDEX PePeeeE eee ee eee ee ereeeeereeeeeeee eee reer rere ee eer eee reer ee errr ee eee eee rere eee ere ee rere ee rere ee eer reer eee reer eee rere ee eer ree rere ee eee eee eee ee rer eee rere eee e errr e ere eer errr ere eee reer 106 E E a A 107 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 2 Standard recording using the LCD screen m ALCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob 3 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top 4 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the LCD screen closed Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs video tapes DVD titles films and other program materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized copying o
2. 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 CAM MODE ambience PAHE O PROGRAM AE In daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color e O et OVIEWER oODISt E o DSE SELE 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear Se D 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR CAMERA SET 4 Select WHT BALANCE from the submenu DPROGRAM AE oe BD 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu BD ZOOM en 6 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the WHITE BALANCE mode DSE SELECT sn m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode 7 To exit press the MENU button L J 9CAMERA SET m When NITE PIX is set to ON the WHT BALANCE function does not work EXWHT BALANCE m The WHT BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode a m Turn the digital zoom off if necessary to set a more accurate white balance INDOOR ay oe m Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change m During normal outdoor recording setting to AUTO may provide better results Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets y
3. CAM MODE D INITIAL O CAMERA PROGRAM AE DA V WHT BALANCE m MEMORY D ZOOM gt il OVIEWER ODIStH Saa DSE SELECT CAM MODE B CAMERA SET OPROGRAM AE gt OWHT BALANCE OD ZOOM iiir CAM MODE BXCAMERA SET ByDSE SELECT OFF ART MOSAIC SEPIA NEGA MIRROR BLK amp WHT Advanced Recording REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER SCD34 D39 only modes This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode 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 m See AV IN OUT select on page 76 CAM MODE 1 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode INITIAL 2 Press the MENU butt EUEMORY SPHOTO SEAH Press the utton ODE 12 bit m The menu list will appear AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT IR Gi SAND ato 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR ieee DN 4 Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR ae m The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press mPHOTO SEARCH 24 z PHOTO COPY 5 To exit press the MENU button S AUDIO MODE Ai WIND CUT m4 Bea Dee ies baled a N Notes m We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder
4. 3 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 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 gt appears on the screen F 22 240 Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick use the COPY function 1 Set the mode switch to TAPE 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 3 Play back the cassette 4 Press the 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 m 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 Viewing Still images You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick There are 3 ways to view recorded images m Single To view an image frame by frame m Slide show To view all images automatically and in cons
5. 04 Setting the PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming In and Out uu AB Digital ZOOM wee DIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSE Digital Special Effects SEL Selecting an effect 0 49 REC MODE 50 AUDIO MODE 51 WIND CUT 52 DATE TIME 53 TV DISPLAY 54 Using Quick Menu S00 Setting the Quick menu SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed EASY Mode for Beginners MF AF Manual Focus Auto Focus Auto FOCUSING uu cece 60 Manual Focusing BLC Back Light Compensatio Fade In and Out uu To Start Recording To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT Audio dubbing Dubbing sound Dubbed Audio Playback PHOTO Image Recording Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture NITE PIX 0 lux recording POWER NITE PIX 0 Various Recording Techniques Tape Playback Playback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitor tes 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 ou Picture search Forward Reverse Slow playback Forward Reverse Frame advance To play back frame by frame X2 Playback Forward Rever
6. In some 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 recording viewing the LCD screen from below 4 Self recording Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the Viewfinder m In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD monitor the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative Playback Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER mode only Playback on the LCD It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors Playback on a TV monitor To play back a tape the television must have a compatible color system We recommend that you use the 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 Multi AV cable m The yellow plug Video m The white plug Audio L Mono m The red plug Audio R If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR connect the yellow plug Video to the video input of the TV or VCR and the white plug Audio L to the audio input of the TV or VCR You may use the SCART adapter opt
7. Print Mark see page 91 SLIDE SHOW 12 00AM MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE aE v gt Zro nmoo Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display e Turning OSD on off OSD in M PLAY mode Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel H F G Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off me s d Doo a When you turn the OSD off 221240 In CAM mode The STBY REC EASY Q modes are always displayed on the OSD MEMORY STIK even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off In PLAYER mode When you press any Function button the function is displayed iiad M STE on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off e 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 mode see page 53 You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE TIME ON or OFF see page 55 only in CAM M REC mode 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 Control When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control the re
8. HOR edin cheos PA DIS O O A O O D ZOOM 0 o A o o PHOTO x x x x O SLOW SHUTTER A x O O O Digital Special Effects O O 0 O A NITE PIX O O O O x The requested mode will work in this operating mode You can not change the requested mode The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work the data during the 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 xO Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAM PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes The DATE TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape Before recording please set the DATE TIME 1 Press the MENU button 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 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 m The day will blink 9 You can set the day hour and minute following the
9. 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 a LEAD IN P we GROUND CLAMP te iE ees ANTENNA T oiscrARGE unr r NEC SECTION 81020 haaks j eecmb SERVICE gt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION B1021 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM C NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Notices and Safety Instructions 14 15 16 17 18 LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna 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 system extreme care should be taken to keep
10. To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE BXCAMERA SET BD ZOOM Advanced Recording DIS Digital Image Stabilizer The DIS function works in CAM mode only DIS Digital Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for 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 CAM MODE 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode DINITIAL BO CAMERA PROGRAM AE E E eae 2 Press the MENU button DVIEWER DIS OB DSE SELEC m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR m The sub menu list will appear CAM MODE EXCAMERA SET 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the DIS function push the MENU SELECTOR net TE m The DIS menu is changed to ON DWHT BALANG m f you do not want to use the DIS function set the DIS menu to OFF o DIS 8 ODSE SELECT 5 To exit press the MENU button m t is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod m f you use the DIS function the picture quality may deteriorate Advanced Recording DSE Digital Special Effects SELECT The DSE function works in CAM mode only The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording
11. to be transferred Connecting to a PC If you want to transmit data to a PC you must install a 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 m Operating system Windows 98SE ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 m Main memory more than 64 MB RAM m EEE1394 add on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Connect the DV cable not supplied from the DV IN OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN OUT port of the other DV device m Make sure that 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
12. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion m When you record a tape in SP and LP modes or LP mode only the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes m Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER SCD34 D39 only modes This camcorder records sound in two ways 12bit 16bit 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 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 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 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL O CAMERA DA V O REC MODE SE MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER OCOPY ill AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT IM o PB DSE AV IN OUT eee OUT CAM MODE BA V SET OREC MODE vert BB PHOTO SEARCH EPHOTO COPY gt AUDIO MODE mAUDIO SELECT WI
13. Recording POWER NITE PIX p ote The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAM mode The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX function POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds on the LCD if you press the SLOW SHUTTER button while the NITE PIX switch is turned on When you work in POWER NITE PIX mode POWER NITE PIX icon appears on the LCD continuously Set the camcorder to CAM mode Turn on the NITE PIX switch and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set shutter speed The SLOW SHUTTER function enables you to record a subject more brightly When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set to off and then turn off the NITE PIX switch m f you use the POWER NITE PIX function in normal recording situations ex outdoors by day The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet the recorded picture may contain unnatural colors POWER 81 30 POWER NITE PIX PH 12 00AM JAN 10 2008 m Inthe POWER NITE PIX mode certain functions are not available such as White Balance Program AE DSE BLC m When the subject is too bright press the SLOW SHUTTER button 1 8 gt 1 30 to obtain better quality recordings ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques
14. Slow Shutter Button see page 58 NITE PIX Switch see page 66 TAPE OPEN EJECT Hook for hand strap USB Jack see page 79 DV Jack see page 77 EARPHONE Jack Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear amp Bottom View 2 Hook for shoulder strap 8 DC Jack 9 Memory Stick Slot mens Button 11 Battery Release 3 CAM indicator 4 PLAYER indicator 5 START STOP button 6 Power Switch 7 Charging indicator 10 Tripod receptacle 1 MENU Button 2 Hook for shoulder strap 3 CAM indicator 4 PLAYER indicator 5 START STOP button Ar 6 Power Switch see page 28 7 Charging indicator 8 DC Jack see page 23 9 Memory Stick Slot 10 Tripod receptacle 11 Battery Release Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1 PHOTO 18 DISPLAY 2 START STOP 3 SELF TIMER 17 Zoom 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 16 X2 6 A DUB 7 gt gt FF 15 DATE TIME 8 44 REW 14 I gt SLOW 9 B gt PLAY 10 Direction 13 II STILL 12 STOP 11 F ADV PHOTO START STOP SELF TIMER see page 20 ZERO MEMORY see page 73 PHOTO Search A DUB see page 63 gt gt FF 44 REW p PLAY COON OA BPWHND 10 Direction lt Il IIb see page 71 11 F ADV see page 72 12 mg STOP 13 STILL 14 I gt SLOW 15 DATE TIME 16 X2 see page 72 17 Zoom 18 Display Getting to Know Your Camcorde
15. When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder do not apply excessive force This may cause a malfunction Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes 1 Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN EJECT switch and open the cassette door The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically 2 Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 3 Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place The cassette is loaded automatically 4 Close the cassette door 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 Protecting a tape Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered b 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 b REC 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 aoop Basic Recording Making your First Recording e ao N Connect a Power source to the camcorder see page 23 A battery pack or a AC po
16. by adding various special effects Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 9 DSE modes a ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect b MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect OA a d fa c SEPIA mode al E This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment Z lt KON d NEGA mode Wut AR This mode reverses the colors of the images creating a negative image 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 EMBOSS mode This mode creates a 3D effect embossing h CINEMA mode This mode covers the upper lower portions of the screen to give a cinematic effect i MAKE UP mode This mode allows the images to be selected in red green blue or yellow colors Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1 Set the camcorder to CAM 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 DSE SELECT from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 6 Using MENU SELECTOR select the DSE mode m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode 7 To exit press the MENU button m While setting the NITE PIX to ON the DSE function does not work m The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode
17. 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 DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned 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 640 X 480 VGA in each mode Amount of still images must be under 1 4MB Moving Image m Images are compressed in MPEG Moving Picture 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 a DCIM 100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 101SSDVC M PLAY 000 0000 L File number Folder number You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position to use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera m M REC mode Memory RECORD mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to CAM m M PLAY mode Memory PLAYBACK mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER Ay Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded Select the image quality ale 2 3 9 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to the CAM mode Press the MENU b
18. find the first position you wish to play back 4 Press the II PLAY STILL button m The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds m If atape reaches its end while being played back the tape will rewind automatically m The playback mode SP LP is selected automatically Fin Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode The PLAY STILL STOP FF REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control The F ADV Frame advance X2 SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only To prevent tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes Playback pause Press the II PLAY STILL button during Playback To resume playback press the II PLAY STILL button Picture search Forward Reverse Press the gt FF or 44 REW buttons once during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback press the II PLAY STILL button Keep pressing gt FF or 44 REW buttons during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback release the button Slow playback Forward Reverse Forward Slow Playback m Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback m To resume normal playback press the 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
19. 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 operation e If the CAMCORDER has bee
20. image NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG4 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 Format a Memory Stick or insert Memory Stick recorded on this camcorder WRITE ERROR NOT FORMATTED The camera can not record The Memory Stick needs to format Format a Memory Stick or Format a Memory Stick change to a new Memory Stick NOW DELETE When progressing FILE DELETE Wait until Delete has inished NOW FORMAT When progressing MEMORY FORMAT Wait until formatting has inished NOW COPY When progressing FILE COPY Wait until copying has inished Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on START STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAM does not operate You have reached the end of the cassette while recording Check the record protection tab on the cassette Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it The
21. ma SCD339 only in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT Gi mode in a dark location or indoors viewing the image may be difficult SCD39 only 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 VIEWHNDER The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open In order to bring it into focus pull the viewfinder forward until you here a click Adjusting the Focus Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture refer to figure 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 Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position m The confirmation sound beeps 2 Insert the tape you wish to view See page 27 3 Open the LCD screen Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary 4 Press the 44 REW button to rewind the tape to the starting point m To stop rewinding press the STOP button m The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete 5 Press the II PLAY STILL button to start playback m You can view the picture
22. previously set See page 53 3 Press START STOP to start recording E a SP stev m Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings E55 min 4 Pressing the EASY button again in the STBY mode and then turns the EASY mode off m The EASY function will not turn off when you have recording m The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode 12 00AM JAN 10 2003 Notes m In EASY mode certain functions are not available such as MENU BLC MF AF If you want to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off m The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced Advanced Recording MF AF Manual Focus Auto Focus The MF AF function works in CAM M REC mode only In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing 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 A picture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b Aper
23. 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 CLOCK SET GOCAMERA OWL REMOTE DAV BEEP SOUND m MEMORY o SHUT SOUND DVIEWER ODEMO were BBBB CAM MODE By INITIAL SET OCLOCK SET o WL REMOTE amp BEEP SOUND m SHUTTER SOUND m DEMONSTRATION CAM MODE BINITIAL SET HCLOCK SET Advanced Recording WL REMOTE The WL REMOTE function works in CAM 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 switches 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 the remote control icon will blink for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD CAM MODE INITIAL OCLOCK SET OCAMERA OWL REMOTE DAN MOBY BEEP SOUND 5 SHUT SOUND COVIEWER oDEMO oeececeey a CA
24. 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 M REC MODE DINITIAL oCLOCK SET COCAMERA WL REMOTE font 5 A V BEEP SOUND 7 fon D MEMORY SHUT SOUND fon VIEWER ODEMO vere 7 To exit press the MENU button M REC MODE GINITIAL SET ACLOCK SET OWL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION 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 CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode EAN NODE G INITIAL CLOCK SET 2 Press the MENU button EE A m The menu list will appear m MEMORY SHUT SOUND OVIEWER oDEMO eeen o DEMO 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL 4 Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR CAM MODE 5 To activate the DEMONSTRATION set DEMONSTRATION ON Lee m Press the menu button to quit the menu o WL REMOTE lt a m The demonstration will begin SHUTTER SOUND a DEMONSTRATION 6 To end the DEMONSTRATION set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF m T
25. the Quick menu FOCUS em WL REMOTE If you want to use the Quick menu function ER ULE exrosuse release the M FOCUS MF mode i Jan to 200a7 DATE TIME Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and or deactivated 1 Set the power switch to CAM mode 2 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 m Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR m SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 m EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29 3 To exit from the setting screen select the icon J and push the MENU SELECTOR 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 m f you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD m f you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto exposure option is selected manu
26. 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 Contents Notes and Safety haapt ami fe a WATS A A A T oo aA INT OD SOON ICBO ROO SUES AG OOOH GOSEODON AIO TOS 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder siieiciecrererereeseieeeeeesnesnennenneenenneenseneeneensensenseneensenscnscnscnscasnnccnsenscncensenccnscactacsacsasensansens 11 Features Accessories Supplied with camcorder a 12 Front amp Left View 13 Left side View ww 14 Right amp Top Vi
27. AMCORDER 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 13 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges
28. Audio inputs 8 Press the START STOP button to set the camcorder to REC PAUSE mode m PAUSE on the LCD monitor 9 Select the TV program or playback the VHS tape 10 Press START STOP button to start recording m f you want to pause recording for a while press the START STOP button again 11 To stop recording press the li STOP button m When you record the images being played back on analog VCR if they are not being played back in normal speed for example more than double speed or slow playback only gray image appears on the camcorder t m f you want to see the camcorder picture with a TV set AV IN OUT menu to OUT APUD uow ii AUDIO R SVIDEO PLAYER MODE ByA V SET OREC MODE oraris Daa COPHOTO SEARCH mPHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT pl BPBDSEsr CAROUT en PLAYER MODE BA V SET AV IN OUT o OUT oAVIN o S VIDEO IN IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring EEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting with other DV standard 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 the correct cable I 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
29. Digital Video Camcorder Mn TW SCD33 D34 D39 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 Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions CAUTION This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC Ay AN dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of H DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED d E h SERVICE PERSONNEL operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS 7 WATER AND MOISTURE All the safety and operating instructions should be read Do not use this CAMCORDER near water before the CAMCORDER is operated for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or lake 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for 8 ACCESSORIES future reference Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable c
30. E on MENU is set to AV IN or S VIDEO IN SCD34 D39 only a E a m You can hear sound from speaker by removing the connected cable from the Multi AV jack m The speaker turns off when you use headphones Ad Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU Available mode CAMERA PLAYER Memory REC Memory PLAY INITIAL CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION RRIS RKS Vv Vv Vv CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT SN AN REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN OUT SCD34 D39 only RIRKA RRS XN MEMORY M PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT X ISNNNNS8N8 AS SN VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE TIME TV DISPLAY RSS RSS RIS RRNISSSSS Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M REC or M PLAY mode 1 Press the MENU button The MENU OSD is displayed The cursor Hmi ClsiA Cis ii indicates the feature you are currently adjusting 2 Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the left side panel to select and activate the item 3 You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Digital NITE Nese os ozon
31. ETE DFORMAT N Digital Still Camera mode MPEG RECORDING You can record moving picture images with audio onto the Memory Stick Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1 Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder If it is not in the camcorder insert it into the slot xo 2 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position a A MEMORY TAPE 3 Set the power switch to CAM mode 4 aoe ee button the images are recorded onto the MEMORY STICK in m You can record 10 20 seconds continuously 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 moving picture images that you recorded are saved in asf file format on the Memory Stick m You can record the moving picture images as 320 x 240 pixel or 160 x 120 pixel m The file that you recorded are saved in a following folder DCIM MISC SSMOV 100SMDVC Va A 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 occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images but it is not a malfunction You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G 726 Audio Cod
32. EWER OPRINT MARK o PROTECT amp o FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT M PLAY MODE BMEMORY SET o MIRPAVES ELECISRARE MPEG4 m PHOTO QUALITY e SF m MPEG4 SIZE 320X240 m PRINT MARK D 000 BPROTECT a OFILE NO oie SERIES ODELETE OFORMAT Sharp G 726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play the MPEG4 file If sharp G 726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer s camcorders There may occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images but it is not a You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Stick on your PC Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 Eng is included in the CD that is supplied You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player on the Microsoft Website http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia download default asp ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording At the end of a recording you must remove the power source When recording with a Lithium lon Battery Pack leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery Hence it should be removed from the camcorder 1 Slide the TAPE OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow m Opening the cassette door
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34. Know Your Camcorder Features Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 i LINK i LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity 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 e USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer still images 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 800x Digital zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 800 times its original size e Color TFT LCD A high resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately e Digital Image Stabilizer DIS The DIS compensates for any handshake reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification e Various digital effects The DSE Digital Special Effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects e Back Light Compensation BLC The BLC function compensates 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 NITE PIX The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in a dark place e Digital Still Cam
35. LECTOR to select a image 4 To return to single playback mode press the MULTI DISP button again m To display the previous six images press the 44 REV m To display the next six images press the gt FWD Digital Still Camera mode Copying sill images from a cassette to Memory Stick You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick 1 Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode 2 Press the MENU button 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR m The submenu will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR m All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied to a Memory Stick 5 The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying starts 6 Press W STOP button to stop copying m Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Stick is full PLAYER MODE O INITIAL w CAMERA DA V O REC MODE et BB B MEMORY o PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER OCOPY m o AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT IM Gi o PB DSE AV IN OUT e OUT PLAYER MODE BA V SET REC MODE COPHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE DAUDIO SELECT WIND CUT I BPB DSE sr DAV IN OUT Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing This camcorder supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format print format You can automa
36. M MODE BINITIAL SET DCLOCK SET WL REMOTE amp BEEP SOUND m SHUTTER SOUND lt 8 DEMONSTRATION 00112 8888 Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value CAM MODE INITIAL oCLOCK SET 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear ETE MEMORY SHUT SOUND 7 for OVIEWER ODEMO cree a 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 a 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND CANNONE The setting switches between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR 1 aaa m You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup o WICREMOTE amp m When you press the START STOP button to start recording the BEEP SOUND is 2 SHUTTER SOUND automatically set to OFF so you can t hear it any longer Sea es 5 To exit press the MENU button Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to CAM mode 3 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 4 Move
37. M SWITCH and NITE PIX SWITCH are not operated Set the mode switch to Tape set the power switch to CAM 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 Ph USB interface Connecting to a PC 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder USB jack If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable only the Power Switch Zoom Switch Mode switch and NITE PIX operate Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select Eject 2 Select Confirm and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen appears m f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged m 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 Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera Memory Stick Functions e Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Viewin
38. MORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback 1 Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to m The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the 0 00 00 Zero memory indicator 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 4 REW button The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position 3 The tape counter with the Zero memory indicator disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed 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 where there is a break between recordings on the tape Playback PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect DSE to tape playback or still images f 2 Set the camcord
39. ND CUT M EPB DSE verve BAV IN OUT Advanced Recording WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER SCD34 D39 only modes The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording When the wind cut is on some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select WIND CUT from submenu 5 This feature toggles ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR m py is shown in the display when you turn the WIND CUT on 6 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 CAM D INITIAL O CAMERA DA V m MEMORY O VIEWER MODE O REC MODE SB o PHOTO SEARCH OCOPY E E o AUDIO MODE 12 bit o AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT B o PB DSE OAV IN OUT UFF CAM BA V SET MODE o REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH IPHOTO COPY o AUDIO MODE mAUDIO SELEC WIND CUT wl BPB DSE SAV IN OUT Advanced Recording DATE TIME The DATE TIME function works in CAM 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
40. PB DRE Ar T 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu PLAYER MODE 4 Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR ee sees PHOTO COPY rr mec 5 Search the PHOTO using the gt FF and lt 4 REW buttons AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT m The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching S WIND CUT IMI mPB DSE m After completing the search the camcorder displays the still image DAVIN OUT S05 12 bit OUND 1 sos OUT 6 To exit press the m STOP button Advanced Recording NITE PIX O lux recording The NITE PIX function works in CAM M REC mode The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON a NITE PIX indicator appears on the LCD monitor POWER m The infrared invisible rays light is turned on automatically 7 3 To cancel the NITE PIX function slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF m The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet NITE PIX m f you use the NITE PIX function in normal recording situations ex outdoors by day the recorded picture may be tinted green m Inthe NITE PIX mode certain functions are not available such as White Balance Program AE DSE BLC m If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when using the NITE PIX function focus manually Advanced
41. age device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Size dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S video output NTSC 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Rotary heads PCM system Digital video tape 6 35mm width Mini DV cassette SP approx 18 81mm s LP approx 12 56mm s SP 60 minutes when using DVM 60 LP 90 minutes when using DVM 60 Approx 150 sec using DVM60 tape CCD Charge Coupled Device F1 4 10x Optical 800x Digital Electronic zoom lens 30 2 5inchs 123k SCD33 D34 only 211k SD39 only TFT LCD 0 24 B W LCD SCD33 D34 only Color LCD SCD39 only 1Vp p 75Q terminated Y 1Vp p 75Q C 0 286Vp p 75Q Audio output 7 5dBs 600 terminated DV input output 4pin special in out connector USB output Mini B type connector External mic 3 5 stereo Earphone 3 5 stereo General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium lon Battery Pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 5 0W LCD 3 9W VIEWFINDER Recording Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F External dimension Length 4 37inches 111mm Height 3 5inches 89mm Width 2 68inches 68mm Weight 0 99lbs 450g Except for Lithium lon Battery Pack and tape Built in MIC Omni directional stereo condenser microphone Remote control Indoors greater than 49ft 15m straight line O
42. age it Notes regarding Record or Playback using the LCD 1 3 When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech nology 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 it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly If this occurs we recommend using the viewfinder 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 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 In this case replace the lithium battery with a new one type CR2025 4 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 Getting to
43. al changes are applied first m The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set m The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NITE PIX to ON or change to the EASY SLOW SHUTTER modes m When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not shining into the lens Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only The shutter speed can be controlled allowing you to record slow moving objects 1 Set the power switch to CAM mode 2 Press the SLOW SHUTTER button 3 Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button SHUTTER SPEED 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 m The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Recording EASY Mode for Beginners The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings m The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode 1 Set the power switch to CAM mode 2 By pressing the EASY 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 DIS 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
44. alling 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 finish 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 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington N J 07856 Tel 1 800 SAMSUN
45. anation is based on Windows 98SE OS Program installation 1 Insert the software CD into CD ROM drive 3 Installation selection screen appears in the monitor 2 If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click Run on the 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 3 Click one of the icons listed below to install the selected software m The program automatically checks and installs the driver m DVC Driver USB removable Disk Driver Windows 98SE only USB PC Camera Driver m Editing Software Using the Removable Disk function m You can easily transfer data from a Memory Stick to a PC without additional add on cards via a USB connection 1 Set the mode switch to memory set the power switch to CAM or PLAYER 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 Using the PC camera function You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA When you connect to a Web site that can provide video chatting functions you can use your camcorder for such functions Using the camcorder with PC installed Net meeting program you can conduct video conference The PC CAMERA s screen size is 160x120 pixels If PC is connected with the USB to the camcoder the buttons which excepts the POWER SWITCH MODE SWITCH ZOO
46. aped distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode REC SEARCH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording m While recording it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly m Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap refer to the figure Recording with the LCD monitor 4 1 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap 2 3 Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it Place your right elbow against your side 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 Recording with the Viewfinder 1 2 3 co NOD 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 agains
47. art stand tripod bracket or table The CAMCORDER may fall causing serious injury 3 HEED WARNINGS to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operatinginstructions Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended should be adhered to by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care 5 CLEANING Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning the appliance and cart combination to overturn Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners PORTABLE CART WARNING Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets Symbol provided by RETAC 6 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be hazardous 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 on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This C
48. battery pack is fully exhausted The camcorder goes off automatically The atmospheric temperature is too low The battery pack is The battery pack has not been charged fully quickly exhausted The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack When you see a blue The video heads may be dirty playback Y Clean the head with a cleaning tape A vertical strip appears The contrast between the subject and the background on the screen when is too groal for the camcorder to operate normally recording a dark Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or background use the BLC function while you are recording brighter A The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted Tne imageinthe Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus Auto focus does not Check the M FOCUS menu work Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode Play FF or REW Check the POWER switch Set the power switch to PLAYER button does not work You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette When you see a This is normal operation and it is not a failure or broken block image defect during the RECO SEARCH Pion Specifications Model name SCD33 D34 D39 System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF REW time Im
49. button m 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 sub menu 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the DATE TIME mode m You can choose to display the OFF DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF DATE only TIME only DATE amp TIME m To return to the previous menu highlight the DATE TIME in the middle of the 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 37 CAM MODE INITIAL HVIEWER OLCD ADJUST DATE TIME 00e OTV DISPLAY ees CAM MODE BVIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE TIME eee O TV DISPLAY ccc BE CAM MODE BVIEWER SET PYDATE TIME OFF DATE TIME DATE amp TIME Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display m OFF The OSD appears in the LCD screen only m ON The OSD appears in the LCD screen View Find
50. ch to OFF 2 Push the Memory Stick then it comes out of the camcorder automatically 3 Pull out the Memory Stick Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out without first pushing it in m f you set the camcorder to M PLAY mode the last recorded still image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG4 and 22 will display on the screen m Do not turn the power off while recording loading erasing or formatting m Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick You could lose data on the Memory Stick m Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick m Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick m After pulling the Memory Stick out from the camcorder please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock m The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse static electricity electric noise or repair Save important images separately m Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse m f the USB cable is connected to the camcorder the W gt II S SHOW gt FWD lt 4 REV buttons are not available in M PLAY mode ex Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4
51. cording begins automatically in 10 seconds 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the viewfinder 3 Press the START STOP button to start the timer Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound Inthe 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 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 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 CR2025 type p p Remove the screw from the Lithium battery cover Open the Lithium battery cover from the camcorder Position the Lithium cell in the holder with the positive terminal face outward 4 Close the lithium battery cover 5 Put the screw into the Lithium battery cover on The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out
52. cts such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence To Start Recording 1 Before recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 2 Press the START STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording ae i me Press the FADE button a FADE OUT Gradual disappearance a FADE OUT Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds Gradual appearance b FADE IN Release the FADE button 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 m When you wish to dub using the External A V input connect the Multi AV cable to the camcorder by inserting the Multi AV cable into the Multi AV Jack at t
53. e Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important images from accidental erasure m f you execute FORMAT all images including protected images will be erased 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER m The last recorded image appears m If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG and 3 will display on the screen 3 Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to protect 4 Press the MENU button 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The submenu of MEMORY SET will appear 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU SELECTOR 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR to set PROTECT to ON or OFF m THIS FILE protects the currently selected file from erasure 8 Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still image that you wish to protect 9 To exit the menu press the MENU button M PLAY MODE INITIAL m CAMERA w A V B MEMORY M PLAY SELECT D VIEWER o PHOTO QUALITY OMPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK g gt S PROTECT o FORMAT M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT PHOTO mPHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE DPRINT MARK P OPROTECT amp amp FILE NO ODELETE COFORMAT Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images p p You can erase the still images r
54. e MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu MREC MODE a P9MEMORY SET 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4 SIZE eM BUA SELECT eae APRINT MARKI coco 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR button S FILE NO S sse cesses SERIES m The MPEG4 SIZE toggles between 320X240 160X120 with each push FORMAT Na Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback The MPEG Playback function works in M PLAY mode only You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick To hear sound during MPEG4 playback you must hook up to a PC and listen to the PC s speaker You cannot hear it from the speaker on the camcorder or a TV Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter sub menu Use the MENU SELECTOR to select MPEG4 from the sub menu M PLAY SELECT To exit the menu push the MENU button e N O oO fF W PLP Using the gt FWD and 4 REV buttons search for the moving picture that you want to playback 8 Press the PLAY STILL button m The moving pictures recorded onto the MEMORY STICK are played back malfunction MPEG4 files recorded by another camcorder might not be playable in this camcorder ose T Ww eae lt b 4 C 7 MEMORY TAPE o pS TCK M PLAY MODE D INITIAL A CAMERA OM PLAY SELECT m A V PHOTO QUALITY O MEMORY MPEG4 SIZE OVI
55. ec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Stick on your PC Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 Eng is included in the CD that is supplied You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each languages on Microsoft Website http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia download default asp Sharp G 726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play the MPEG4 file If Sharp G 726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file The sound is recorded in Mono The following functions will not operate in M REC Mode DIS Digital Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom Fade Program AE Digital Effect Slow Shutter During Memory Stick recording don t insert or eject the tape as noise may be recorded Do not eject the Memory Stick during recording The Memory Stick or its data may be damaged Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer s camcorders MPEG4 files recorded by another camcorder might not be playable in this camcorder Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position M REC MODE O INITIAL 2 Set the power switch to CAM mode A nS ow PLAY SELECT BO MEMORY PHOTO QUALITY O VIEWER MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK 3 Press the MENU button S PROTECT ODELETE FORMAT 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY 5 Push th
56. ecorded on the Memory Stick If you want to delete protected images you must first deactivate the image protection An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to PLAYER Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to delete 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 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 A box will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the image s m Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item m EXECUTE deletes the selected image s m CANCEL does not delete the selected image s and returns to the previous menu If you try to delete a protected image PROTECT appears on the screen M PLAY MODE D INITIAL m CAMERA m A V O MEMORY M PLAY SELECT O VIEWER PHOTO QUALITY Oo MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK P o PROTECT OFILE NO o DELETE o FORMAT M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY gMPEG4 SIZE ODELETE FORMAT M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET DELETE ofPISIRIEEE inn CANCLE ALL FILES Digital S
57. ecutive order m Multi display To view 6 images at once To view a Single image 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode m The last recorded image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick NO STORED PHOTO 3 Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the desired still image m To view the next image press the gt FWD button m To view the previous image press the 44 REV button m Pressing gt FWD when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing 44 REV when you are on the first image will take you to the last image m Keep pressing gt gt FWD or lt 44 REV to search for an image quickly To view a slide show 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode m The last recorded image appears 3 Press the gt II S SHOW button m All images will be played back consecutively for 3 4 seconds each 4 To stop the slide show press the P I S SHOW button again ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode T m The last recorded image appears 3 To view six stored images on single screen press the MULTI DISP button gees 3 waza m A selection mark B appears under the image m Move the MENU SE
58. ee page 69 2 Remote Sensor 6 Internal MIC 3 Infrared Light see page 66 7 View Finder see page 32 4 8 External MIC in TFT LCD Monitor see page 31 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2 EASY Q see page 59 MULTI DISP see page 89 3 PB ZOOM see page 75 4 DISPLAY see page 19 1 Function buttons 5 Speaker 6 Mode Switch see page 23 MEMORY TAPE TAPE MEMORY STICK STICK 1 Function buttons 2 EASY Q Button CAM PLAYER CAMERA MULTI DISP M PLAY 3 PB ZOOM gt II PLAY STILL FADE see page 62 SLIDE SHOW see page 88 4 DISPLAY mm STOP BLC see page 61 5 Speak 44 REW REC SEARCH REV see page 88 Deere gt gt 6 Mode Switch TAPE MEMORY STICK FF REC SEARCH FWD see page 88 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right amp Top View 1 Zoom lever 2 PHOTO Button 3 VIDEO Light holder 4 FOCUS Adjustment knob 5 MENU Button 6 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF 7 Lithium Battery Cover 8 Slow Shutter Button 9 NITE PIX Switch 10 TAPE OPEN EJECT 11 Hook for hand strap 12 USB Jack 13 DV Jack 14 EARPHONE Jack oar eon a Zoom lever see page 45 PHOTO Button see page 65 VIDEO Light holder FOCUS Adjustment knob see page 32 MENU Button see page 35 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF see page 35 Lithium Battery Cover see page 21
59. 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 square 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 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block shaped noise or distortion or a blue screen appears 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the cleaning tape 3 Press the II PLAY STILL button 4 Press the W 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 authorized service center m Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your 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 Adapt
60. er 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 View Finder TV 1 Set the camcorder to CAM PLAYER M REC and M PLAY mode a CAM MODE 2 Press the MENU button E CAMERA DAV m The menu list will appear m MEMORY MVIEWER OLCD ADJUST OV DISPLAY 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select the TV DISPLAY mode in list push the MENU SELECTOR 7 m The DISPLAY mode switches between ON OFF with each push CAM MODE BVIEWER SET 5 To exit press the MENU button TDADT Beattie Suis TV DISPLAY csr Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu Navigation Menu Quick menu is available only in CAM and M REC mode Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus E DATE TIME Each time you select DATE TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR it will be displayed in the order of DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF see page 53 EJ E WL REMOTE Each time you select WL REMOTE and push the MENU SELECTOR the WL REMOTE is switched to either enabled or disabled Giz 12 00AM JAN 10 2008 z A i E DIS Each time you select DIS and push the MENU SELECTOR the DIS icon is displayed or set to OFF E DSE Digital Special Effec
61. er to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Select PB DSE from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu Select PB DSE item off mirror mosaic from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR To exit press the MENU button To cancel the PB DSE function set the PB DSE to off or press the STOP button You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from the external PLAYER MODE DINITIAL m CAMERA DAV REC MODE BE B MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER OCOPY ill o AUDIO MODE 12 bit o AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT M i o PB DSE OAV IN OUT OUT PLAYER MODE BA V SET OREC MODE oori iL mPHOTO SEARCH mPHOTO COPY o AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT IM gt m Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder s DV jack Playback PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image 1 Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2 The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear 3 You can zoom in from 1 2x to 8 0
62. er within 100V to 240V 50 60 Hz m Use acommercially 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 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that Action co slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change to a charged one When the remaining time on the tape TAPE END slow iS about 2 minutes Prepare a n
63. era 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 MPEG Recording MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick Aa 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 3 AC Cord 4 Multi AV Cable AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 5 Instruction Book 6 Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock TYPE CR2025 2 EA 7 Remote Control 8 Shoulder strap 9 USB cable 10 Software CD 11 Memory Stick SCD34 D39 only 1 Lithium lon Battery pack AD43 00070A 2 AC Power Adapter AD44 00065A 3 AC cord AD39 00076A By 4 Multi AV Cable AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AD39 00099A 8 Shoulder strap AD63 00202B EZ 6 Lithium batteries 2EA CR2025 2 EA AD43 10130H 9 USB cable AD39 00073A 10 Software CD 11 Memory Stick SCD34 D39 only 1109 001221 B Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front amp Left View 7 View Finder 1 Lens 8 TFT LCD Monitor 2 Remote Sensor 3 Infrared Light 4 External MIC in 5 Multi AV Jack 6 Internal MIC 1 Lens 5 Multi AV Jack s
64. ew 15 Rear amp Bottom View 16 Remote control 17 OSD On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes 18 OSD On Screen Display in M REC and M PLAY modes 19 Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display 19 How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control 20 Self Record using the Remote Control 20 Lithium Battery Installation 21 Adjusting the Hand Strap 22 Hand strap ow m22 Shoulder strap wn 22 Connecting a Power Source ou cscs 23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 23 To select the CAMCORDER mode 123 Using the Lithium lon Battery Pack Charging the Lithium lon Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based o Battery level display Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Making your First Recording Record Search REC SEARCH Hints for Stable Image Recording Recording with the LCD monitor 30 Recording with the Viewfinder 30 Adjusting the LCD 31 Using the VIEWFINDER 32 Adjusting the Focus 32 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD 33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY EEA EON T Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and Availability of functions in each mode CLOCK SET nssr WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE
65. ew one TAPE END no the tape reached its end Change to a new one TAPE there is no tape in camcorder Insert a tape If you want to record release PROTECTION the tape is record protected the protection rae the camcorder has some mechanical 1 Eject the tape S fault 2 Set to OFF 3 Detach the battery 4 Reattach the battery If unresolved contact your local service representative moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder see below 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 gt If there is moisture inside the camcorder L DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M REC M PLAY mode Display Informs that Action MEMORY STICK MEMORY FULL There no Memory stick in the camcorder There is not enough memory o record nsert a Memory Stick Change to a new Memory Stick Erase recorded
66. f 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 amp DEW 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 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 CAM 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 unnece
67. g still images and MPEG4 movie m Single m Slide show still images only Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick Print marking still images Formatting a Memory Stick H LOCK da Terminal Protection tab a You can use most of the camera s functions when recording to the Memory Stick LEN appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick 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 damage m f you want to save all images on the Memory Stick set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK rasa Memory STICK mu AT Memory Stick and murs 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 A Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick Inserting the Memory Stick 1 Turn the Power switch to OFF 2 Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the camcorder in the direction of the arrow Ejecting the Memory Stick 1 Turn the Power swit
68. he 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 CAM mode no tape is inserted in the camcorder m f you press other buttons FADE BLC PHOTO EASY during the DEMONSTRATION mode the DEMONSTRATION stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions m While setting the NITE PIX to ON the DEMONSTRATION function does not work Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions They give you creative control over the depth of field E AUTO mode Auto balance 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 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 SPOTLIGHT mode B 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 tha
69. he front side of the camcorder SCD34 D39 only Press the MENU button move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN OUT Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN or S VIDEO IN and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN or S VIDEO IN 2 Press the gt II PLAY STILL button and find the timeframe 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 Za 6 a m The camcorder is in a ready to dub state for dubbing 3 Se Zo one N 5 Press the IH PLAY STILL button to start dubbing C m Press the W STOP button to stop the dubbing 5 Po Notes SCD34 D39 only m You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape m When you wish to dub using the External A V input you must connect the Multi AV cable to the audio system from which you wish to record m You can not dub sound on a pre recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 4 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub me
70. ional 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 V Video input Yellow TV oo Y ns Audio input left White Hi Audio input right Red S VIDEO input Camcorder m You may use the S VIDEO plug to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S VIDEO connector on your TV m Even if you use a S VIDEO plug you need to connect an audio cable m f you connect the cable to the Multi AV Jack you will not hear sound from the speakers Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR e Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi AV cable VDES AUDIO L m The yellow plug Video m The white plug Audio L m The red plug Audio R STEREO only m AUDIO R 66 G A S VIDEO oo 2 Connect a TV to the VCR j S 3 Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode AVOUT le 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 pe 2 Insert the tape you wish to play back a ae y 3 Using the gt FF and 44 REW buttons
71. 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 m 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 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 Approx Approx Approx SB L110 sae 40min 1hr 30min 2hr Approx Approx Approx 3hr 30min 3hr 10min 4hr 10min SB L220 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 pressu
72. m To resume normal playback press the II PLAY STILL button Playback Frame advance To play back frame by frame Press the F ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode The F ADV function works in still mode only To resume normal playback press the 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 lt li the 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 II PLAY STILL button Reverse X2 Playback m Press lt i the 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 Il button during normal forward playback s Press the IE 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 various playback modes Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions m Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback Mr Playback ZERO MEMORY The ME
73. n dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f 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 use 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 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
74. n the background because of reflected light from sand or snow E High S SPEED High Shutter Speed mode 3 For recording fast moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games Lr Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1 Press the MENU button CAM MODE m The menu list will appear D INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE ONEMORY OD ZOOM an ces 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push Da ER opse seeor the MENU SELECTOR 3 Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu CAM MODE CAM MODE BXCAMERA SET BXCAMERA SET 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the PROGRAM AE mode a AWS r PROGRAM AE m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE a ee fot AUTO on an z ue mode PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND SNOW _ HIGH S SPEED 6 To exit press the MENU button m While setting the NITE PIX to ON the PROGRAM AE function does not work m The PAE function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Recording WHT BALANCE WHITE BALANCE The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M REC mode only The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image color m AUTO This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically m HOLD This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value m INDOOR
75. nu 6 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 SOUND2 play the dubbed sound MIX 1 2 play back SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed 7 To exit press the MENU button 8 Press the II PLAY STILL button to playback the dubbed tape PLAYER MODE BA V SET O REC MODE eisoseisorimterans DPHOTO SEARCH mPHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE DAUDIO SELECT WIND CUT pl gt BPE DSE wire be eagnerece DAV IN OUT oios iia orei PLAYER MODE BDA V SET AUDIO SELECT SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX 1 2 When you playback added sound SOUND2 or MIX mode you may experience a loss of sound quality 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 camcorder returns to STBY mode Searching for a PHOTO picture The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only PLAYER MODE D INITIAL 1 m Press the MENU button or press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control pave OREO MODE BB m The MENU list will appear BVEWER COPY IEE TRO O WIND CUT INI 0 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V S
76. of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately 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 button without having to change the position of your hand Hand strap a Pull open the Hand Strap cover and 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 adjust the length of the strap and then pull it tight in the buckle 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 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 The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident c
77. ou 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 4B 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 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 Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 47 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode CAM MODE GAMERA PROGRAM AE o 2 Press the MENU button DAN ORY Spone ee m The menu list will appear OVE WER DISE eT 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select D ZOOM from the submenu gt CAM MODE BCAMERA SET 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x 200x 400x 800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF OPROGRAM AE 6
78. ountry 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the camcorder When the battery is attached on the set you should keep outside the projection of the DC cable 4 Set the camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAM 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 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 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 Camera 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
79. r OSD On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes Battery level see page 26 Easy mode see pages 59 DSE Digital Special Effects mode see page 48 Program AE see page 42 White Balance mode see page 44 BLC Back Light Compensation see page 61 Manual focus see page 60 Shutter speed and EXPOSURE see page 57 Zoom position see page 45 i 2 10 NITE PIX see page 66 Bgum Pea 11 DATE TIME see page 53 senate 12 USB Z 13 WL REMOTE s it rosu 14 WIND CUT see page 52 meeen shuren 15 Audio recording mode see page 51 16 Zero memory indicator see page 73 17 Remaining Tape measured in minutes 18 Tape Counter 19 Operating mode 20 Record speed mode lE REZOM S 21 PHOTO mode urnon 22 Self recording and waiting timer see page 20 23 DIS see page 47 24 Volume control see page 34 25 Audio playback channel PCONOUTPWON gt ENTER AW VOL 1 26 DV IN DV data transfer mode see page 78 vege 41 27 DEW see page 7 28 Message Line 29 PB DSE see page 74 30 PB ZOOM ENTER see page 75 31 POWER NITE PIX see page 67 Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display in M REC M PLAY modes Folder number file number See page 84 Image counter Current still image Total number of recordable still images CARD MEMORY STICK indicator Image recording and loading indicator Quality ERASE PROTECTION indicator see page 92
80. re or heat the Battery Pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited lt may cause leakage heat generation induce fire and overheating When using SB L220 Battery use of Viewfinder is inconvenience use of LCD Monitor is encouraged 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 oa2o05 0o7 9 Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 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 times given in these instructions ot 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 grey you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged Preparation Inserting and Bjecting a Cassette
81. recording press the W STOP button m When using this camcorder as a recorder the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven however recorded pictures will not be affected m Operation are not guaranteed for all the recommanded computer environments mentioned above Ay USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add on cards via a USB connection You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection If you transfer data to a PC you need to install the software Driver Editing software supplied with the camcorder System Requirements CPU Intel Pentium II 400 processor compatible or better Operating system Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP RAM 64 MB or more CD ROM 4x CD ROM drive VIDEO 65 000 color or better video display card _ z Available USB port Hard Disc 4GB 8GB recommended Notes Intel Pentium II is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brands and names are property of their respective owners Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above USB interface Installing DVC Media 5 0 Program Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program If another camera or scanner is connected please disconnect it in advance This expl
82. se 4 ZERO MEMORY PB DSE Playback Digital Sp PB ZOOM 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 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System Requirements n s Installing DVC Media 5 0 Program Connecting to a PC Digital Sill Camera mode MEMORY STICK Memory Stick Functions Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick Contents Image Format Selecting the CAMCORDER mode 84 Selecting the image quality 85 Select the i image quality 85 Number of images on the Mem Recording Still images to a Memory Sick in M REC Mode Recording images to a Memory Stick ute 86 Recording an image from a cassette as a still image i Viewing Still images To view a Single image To view a slide show To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure 92 Deleting Still images 93 Formatting the Memory Stick 94 Attention 0 cece 94 95 MPEG RECORDING 4 Selecting the moving picture size MPEG Playback 0 0 After finishing a recording Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 100 Cleaning the Video Heads
83. son 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 CAM mode 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR m M FOCUS MF will display 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus m Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult 4 To return to AF Auto Focus J push the MENU SELECTOR again Advanced Recording BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAM M REC mode Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background m 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 m 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 CAM mode 2 Press the BLC button m Normal BLC Normal m BLC enhances the subject m While setting the NITE PIX to ON the BLC function does not work m The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode BLC off BLC on Advanced Recording Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAM mode only You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effe
84. ssary battery discharge Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place Dropping the battery pack may damage it Abrand 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 a long recordings because the LCD uses up more battery power When the battery reaches the end of 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 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 il ow Pp 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 Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder Over pulling of the viewfinder may dam
85. t see page 48 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 42 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 the PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu Advanced Recording m WHT BALANCE see page 44 Each time you select WHT BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR you can choose between preset WHT BALANCE values and AUTO As in PROGRAM AE you can t choose between Auto and WHT BALANCE values it they have not been preset m FOCUS Manual Focus Auto Focus see page 60 Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus MF or Auto Focus 4 m 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 the next chapter Setting the Quick menu 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR to change the values i DSE MIRROR 9200290 m Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode PROGRAMAE L 4 m f you are using the M FOCUS MF function WHT BALANCE A you cannot use
86. t the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane Whenever possible use a tripod Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD 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 1 Set the POWER switch to CAM position 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 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that VIEWER is highlighted and are EEEE then push the MENU SELECTOR D CAMERA Resta E MEvoRY LCD ADJUST TU DISPLAY oo ne 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted OTV DISPLAY D 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item you SCD39 only want to adjust BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOR CAM MODE CAM MODE ADJUST MVIEWER SET BYLCD ADJUST i LCD ADJUST fsBRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL O NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST 18 SUPER OCOLOR ADJUST 18 BACK LIGHT ti Basic Recording 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR button again m You may select NORMAL SUPER or BACK LIGHT
87. tically print 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 ALL FILES To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER m The last recorded image appears 3 Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to mark 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 PRINT MARK push the MENU SELECTOR 7 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR 8 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR M PLAY MODE D INITIAL CAMERA w A V B MEMORY M PLAY SELECT OVIEWER PHOTO QUALITY O MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK g gt o PROTECT amp o FILE NO o DELETE o FORMAT M PLAY MODE MEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY rS MPEGS SIZE 320X240 OPRINT MARK 3000 GPROTECT amp o FILE NO oee SERIES DELETE OFORMAT m When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0 m The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images Digital Still Camera mod
88. till Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick including protected images The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already Attention ROD NOOO If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Press the MENU button Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The sub menu will appear Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU SELECTOR ALL FILES ARE DELETED FORMAT REALLY appears on the screen Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item m NO To return to previous menu m YES To start formatting Push the MENU SELECTOR To exit the menu push the MENU button m f you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC use only the Memory Stick formatter supplied with the software CD Ay M PLAY MODE INITIAL w CAMERA m A V O MEMORY M PLAY SELECT OVIEWER PHOTO QUALITY o MPEG4 SIZE O PRINT MARK o PROTECT amp o FILE NO o DELETE o FORMAT a gt M PLAY MODE ByMEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT e PHOTO QUALITY mMPEG4 SIZE OPRINT MARK OPROTECT amp OFILE NO ieee SERIES ODEL
89. utdoors about 16 4ft 5m straight line e These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice ACCESSOFICS eceeseeeeteeeesteseeeees Audio dubbing MEAE Satare AUDIO MODE 5 MPEG RECORDING AV IN OUT osoasa MPEG SIZE Battery Pack OSD Stee Ai ieee et Ma Niele R BEEP PB DSE PHOTO copy 90 Cassette PHOTO quality 85 Cleaning PHOTO SEARCH 2565 CLOCK SET PROGRAM AE i Connecting Protection DATE TIME Quick Menu po Cable 23 eleting 93 DEMONSTRATION lt 41 REC MODE REC Search DISS iani 47 REMOCON DSE a E issiden E N E E E 48 A Remote control DA A OE ATE E EASY Mode SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE Speaker Still images Fade Formatting Frame advance Functions buttons eeeee 94 Ty DISPLAY Hand Stap kened aeii IEEE1394 WHT BALANCE WIND CUT ZERO MEMORY Zoom Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is 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 c
90. utton m The menu list will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY 5 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 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 QUALITY 8MB 16MB SUPER FINE Approx 45 Approx 90 FINE Approx 85 Approx 170 NORMAL Approx 155 Approx 310 MEMORY TAPE STICK M REC MODE INITIAL O CAMERA m A V O MEMORY PHOTO QUALITY OVIEWER OMPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARKS o PROTECT amp o FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT OM PLAY SELECT M REC MODE EH BMEMORY SET gM PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT OFILE NO i e ceccts cies ser DELETE BFORMAT SERIES M REC MODE BMEMORY SET fy PHOTO QUALITY The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size 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 STICK 2 Set the power switch to CAM 5
91. wer adapter m Insert a cassette See page 27 Remove the LENS CAP Set the power switch to the CAM position m Open the LCD monitor m Set the mode switch to the TAPE position Make sure that STBY is displayed m f 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 recording time 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 When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes 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 CAM 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 sh
92. x by moving the zoom lever 4 You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU SELECTOR 5 You can change the arrow direction vertical horizontal to move the image by pushing the MENU SELECTOR 6 To cancel the PB ZOOM function press the PB ZOOM or STOP button m You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to the pictures which are being input from an external video source m The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder s DV jack Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode SCD34 D39 only You can use this camcorder as a recorder You can record a tape from VCR or TV Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi AV cable Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode Turn on the VCR or TV Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder m f you want to record from a connected VCR insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR 5 Push the MENU button move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN OUT 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN or S VIDEO IN and push the MENU SELECTOR m AV IN and picture appear on the LCD monitor m OUT Releases the INPUT mode m AV IN When signals are received from the Audio Video input jacks m S VIDEO IN When signals are received from the the S video S Jack plug and
93. 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 69 m Various functions are available in playback mode see page 71 Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY You can adjust the LCD during playback The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode see page 31 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 Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the camcorder 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 appear on the LCD Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear any sound when the volume is set on 00 m f you close the LCD while playing you will not hear sound from the speaker m When the cable is connected to the Multi AV jack you cannot hear sound from the speaker and cannot adjust the volume m f a cable is connected to the Multi AV jack you can hear sound from the speaker when AV IN OUT MOD

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