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SCL901/L906/L907

HiW SCL901/L906/L907

Owner's Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this instruction

book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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Summary of content (76 pages)

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I ENGLISH I Video Camcorder 8mm COLOR LCD SCL901/L906/L907 HiW SCL901/L906/L907 Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions _oY_,Tuj/[o_ /_ RISK DO OF SHOCK ELECTRIC NOT OPEN //_ ,_ uninsulated thetoproduct's This symboldangerous is intendedvoltage to alertwithin the user the presence of enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. ///_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety 9, Instructions VENTILATION: Slotsand openingsin the cabinet are providedfor ventilationto ensure reliableoperation of the CAMCORDERand to protectit from overheating.These openingsmust not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDERon a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface:on or near a radiatoror heat register.
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[ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: Foradded protectionof this CAMCORDERduring a lightningstorm when it is left unattendedand unusedfor long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDERdue to lightningand power-line surges. 15.
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I ENGLISH I 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 240Vac, a suitable plug adapter should be use.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 2 I ENGLISH I Contents Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Descriptions • Front View/Side View/Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 3 I ENGLISH I Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ............................................................................................................................................................................. DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode .........................................................................................................................................................
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Notices SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 4 I and Safety Instructions Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated• Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed• 1) 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen• 2) 10 o 3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 5 I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions 1) Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a window. r |1 X X X 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7 e 6 I ENGLISH I Notices and Safety Instructions ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. ÷ To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. ÷ When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protectagainst unexpected battery discharge.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 7 I ENGLISH I Notices and _ • _ •_ , • Safety _ _ , Instructions ' _< _ '_I_• _ !__ _i__!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_ 1) The LCD Screen is manufacturedbyusing high precisiontechnology. However,there may be some tinyspecks(red, blueor green incolor)that appearon the LCD Screen.Thesespecksare normaland do not affectthe recordedpicturein any way. 2) view.if When this occurs,use usingthe LCD the Screenoutdoors viewfinder.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 8 ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Your camcorderhas many featuresfor recordingand playingback. Youcan selectthe appropriateOSD LanguageamongEnglish,French,Spanish. The SnapShotfunctionletsyou recordan objectat a standstillfor a limitedtime inCameramode.(see page47) When you recorda subjectwiththe lightsource behindthe subjector a subjectwitha light background,use the BLCfunction.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM ¢7e 9 I ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 2. REC SEARCH _ (REW) 4. REC SEARCH _ (FF) 3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL) 6. 5. DAT_TIME(STOP) 7. EVF 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Senso_ 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 68) 2. REC SEARCH_ (REW) REC SEARCH _ works inSTANDBYmode.(see page24) REWworks in PLAYERmode.(see page55) 3. LIGHT (PLAY/STILL)(see page 54) PLAY/STILLworksin PLAYERmode. LIGHTworks in CAMERAmode.
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/ 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e I0 IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder 24. BLC MENU ON/OFF 23. FADE 20. SPEAKER 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) _ 22. LCD Open _ 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21, Lithium Battery 14.MENU ONIOFF(see page26) MENU ON/OFFworks in CAMERAand PLAYERmode. 19. DSE (see page 40) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 15.ENTER(MF) (see page26) ENTERworksin MENUmode. MF works inCAMERAmode.(seepage 36) 20.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e II I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your Camcorder 25. ZOOM 36. BATTERYEJECT 26. CASSETTE Compartment 27. Hooksforshoulderstrap_ 28. AUDIONIDEO Out (SCL907only) 32. START/STOP MIC 35. Battery (SCL906/L907 only) 38. Recharging Indicator P 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page30) 33. External MIC (see page 68) (SCL906/L907 only) 26. CassetteCompartment 34. DC Jack (see page 18) 27.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) I ENGLISH I Getting to Know 12/26/03 Your 10:39 AM _e 12 Camcorder ÷ Youcan turn the OSD on/offby settingthe Displaymenuon/off. ÷ The TITLE, DATE/TIME,EASYand CUSTOMfunctionscan be operatedeven after the OSD is turnedoff. ÷ The OSD is displayedin the viewf]nderand the LCD Screen. a. Zoom position(see page30) Indicateszoom position. ba b. DIS (SCLg06/Lg07only) (see page 35) IndicatesDIS is activated. C.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM _e 13 I ENGLISH I Getting j. k. I. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. to Know Your Camcorder Time(see page42) Indicatesthe time you are recording. Title (see page 44) Indicatesthe recordedtitleyou have set. It is superimposedon the scene. Self diagnosis(see page64) (TAPE!,TAPEEND!,PROTECTION!)Checkstheoperation ofthe Camcorder. DSE (DigitalSpecialEffect)(see page40) Indicatesthe DSEmodeisactivated. Theoperationmodesare STROBE,SEPIA,B&W,NEG.
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/ 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 14 IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder Makesurethatthefollowingbasicaccessoriesare suppliedwithyourcamcorde_. 1. AC Power 1. AC PowerAdapter.(AA-E8TYPE)(see page18) 2. AC cord. (seepage 18) 3. Battery Pack.(seepage 19) 4. AudioNideo Cable. (seepage53) 5. Shoulderstrap.(seepage 17) 6. InstructionBook. (AA-E8 3, Battery Adapter Pack TYPE) AD44-00090A 4. AUDIONIDEO AD39-00076A Cable 5.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _Te 15 I ENGLISH GeRing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. to Know Your Camcorder Start/Stop (see page 23) Self Timer Still (see page 55) WIDE (see page 30) TELE (see page 30) Display (see page 12) I_ (Play) (see page 54) _ (FF) (see page 55) <.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 16 I Preparing 1. Set powerswitchto CAMERAmode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: • WAIT-10S/SELF-30S • WAIT-10S/SELF-END 3. Press START/STOPbuttonto startthe timer. :Afterwaitingfor 10 seconds,recordingstarts. : If you haveselected SELF-30S,recordingstopsautomaticallyafter 30 seconds. : If you haveselected SELF-END,pressSTART/STOPagain whenyou wish to stop recording.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 17 I ENGLISH I Preparing l J_ . "3 _._4 4, The lithium batterymaintainsthe clock function,titleand presetcontentsof the memory;even if the batterypackor AC power adapteris removed. 4, The lithium batteryfor the camcorderlastsabout8-10 monthsunder normaloperationfrom the time of installation. 4, When the lithiumbatterybecomesweakor dead,the date/timeindicatorflashesfor about5 secondswhenyou setthe power switch to CAMERA.
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00732M SCL901 SEA I ENGLISH (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 18 I Preparing ÷ There are two ways to connectpowersource. Usingthe AC PowerAdapter: used for indoorrecording. Usingthe BatteryPack:usedfor outdoorrecording. 1. Connectthe AC PowerAdapterto the AC cord. 2. Connectthe AC cordto a wall socket, Note: The plug andwall socket type may be differentdependingon regionalconditions, CAMERA 3. Connectthe other endof the DC cableto DCjack of the camcorder. 4. To setthe camcorderto the CAMERAmode. a.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM _e 19 I ENGLISH I Preparing 1. Attachthe batterypackto the camcorder. 2. ConnecttheAC PowerAdapterto the AC cordand connectthe AC cordto a wall socket. 3. Connectthe DC cable to the DC jackof the camcorder. 4. Turnoff the camcorderpower,and the rechargingindicatorwillstart blinkingand begin recharging. Blinkingonce a second: Indicateslessthan50% has beencharged. Blinkingtwice a second: Indicates50% ~ 75% has been recharged.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 20 I Preparing ÷ Battery Type LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SB-L110A Approximately 90 minutes Approximately 120 minutes SB-L160 Approximately 130 minutes Approximately 180 minutes SB-L320 Approximately 270 minutes Approximately 360 minutes The continuousrecordingtimesgiven inthe table are approximate.Actualrecordingtime dependson usage. Notes.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 21 I ENGLISH I Preparing ÷ The batteryleveldisplayindicatesthe amountof powerremaininginthe batterypack, ............... 1. 2. Fullycharged 10-40% consumed 3. 40-60% consumed 4. 60~80%consumed(preparea chargedone) 5. 6. 80~95%consumed(changethe battery) 100% consumed (camcorderwill turn off soon, changethe batteryas soon as possible) 1 I ............... 2 _ ............... 3 t ............... _ 4 ............... 5 t [Lo21_..........
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 22 I Preparing ÷ There are severalcassettetypes,dependingon: Color systemused Recording/playbacktime. Hi8 4, Checkto see if the batterypackis in placeor AC adapteris connected. Make surethe AN cable is unplugged. 1. Pressthe EJECTbutton. The compartmentopens automatically. Insertthe cassettewiththe transparentwindowfacingoutward and the protectiontab towardthe top. EJECT TAPE [2 2.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 23 I ENGLISH Basic Recording Please make these preparations before recording.
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I 24 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _ge IENGLISHI Basic Recording b. To stop recording,pressthe red START/STOPbuttonagain. When Recordingstops,STBY shouldbe displayedon the LCD. ÷ Youcan view a recordedpicturewith the REC SEARCH (_, E) functionin STANDBYmode. REC SEARCH (_)allowsyou to reverseand RECSEARCH_ allows you to forward,for as long as you keep pressing.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 25 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording • • Whilerecording,it is very importantto hold the camcordercorrectly. For stablerecording,fix the LENS COVERfirmlyby clippingiton the handstrap. (referto figure) 1. Holdthe camcorderfirmly usingthe handstrap.(seepage 16) 2. Placeyourright elbowagainstyour side. 3. Placeyour lefthandunderor next to the LCD to supportand adjustit. Do not touchthe built-inmicrophone. 4.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 26 I Basic Recording _,_,_®_,I,_,_,,_:_,_,-,,,_ _¸¸_,_,_,,_,_,_ _,,_,_,_}_,_,,_,__ _, _ _,_ _ _,9,,_, _:_,_,_,_,_ _, _,_m_: _,_,_,_,, __,_®_,,_,_,,,_,_,_ _,__ _, _ _ _ _, __,,_, ÷ Yourcamcorderis equippedwitha 2.5 inchcolor LiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD)screen,whichallowsyou to view recordingor playbackdirectly.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 27 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording 9. Tum the UP/DOWNdialto adjustthe LCD colorsetting. 10.Press ENTER. • For furtheradjustment,repeatsteps7, 8, 9. 11.Pressthe MENUON/OFFbuttonto end the setting. Note: • • If you do not pressa buttonwithin 30 seconds,the settingwill disappear. The MENUON/OFFfunctionwill not operatein EASYmode.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Basic SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 28 I Recording ÷ ÷ Youcan monitorthe playbackpictureon the LCD Screen. Make surethat the batterypackis inplace. 1. Holddown the tab of the powerswitchand push the switchto PLAYERmode. 1 2. Insertthe tapeyou havejust recorded. 3. Open the LCD Screenand make surethat STOP is displayedon the OSD. Adjustthe angle of the LCD Screenand setthe brightnessor the color if necessary.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 29 I ENGLISH I Basic Recording The LCDadjustmentmethodin PLAYERmodeis identicalto step number4 of page26, exceptthe power switchmust beset to PLAYER. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ When you usethe LCD Screenwhile playingback,you can hear sound from the Speaker. Volumeof the Speakeris controlledby the UP/DOWNdial tab on the camcorder. If you closethe LCD Screen,the LCD Screenand Speakerare turnedoff.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 30 I Advanced Recording ÷ Zoom works in CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ Zooming is a recordingtechniquethat letsyou changethe sizeof the subject inthe picture.For more professionallookingrecordings,do not use the zoom functiontoo often.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 31 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording DigitalZoomworks inCAMERAmodeonly. Zoomsmore than22x are performeddigitally. The picturequalitydeterioratesas you go towardsthe "T" side. We recommendthat you use the DIS (SCL906/L907)featurewiththe DIGITALZOOM for picturestability.(seepage35) rMENU ] LCD ADJUST WHITE BAL .......... AUTO _ DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH WL REMOCON ....ON _,. _" NEX]_ MENU 1.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA NG_ _ 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 32 I Advanced i_'•;_;_ (20-45) Recording i_'•_ _,_ i,_ _ ;_ ,,_i_ __,_,,,_ _ _ _• _,_i_ _, _ _!_ %_,,_ _ _ _ _ _:_ _::!:_ _ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode• (see page 18) D.ZOOM .............. OFF WHITE BAL ..........AUTO DISPLAY .............. ON LANGUAGE .......... ENGLISH ['MENU_e_eS.rDIS ........................ OFF ] WLREMOCON....ON NEX_ MENU ÷ The DIGITALZOOMfeature is explainedon page31. 2.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM q_ge 33 I ENGLISH Advanced + Recording Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASYmode. • The EASY mode onlyoperates in CAMERAmode. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode(see page18). 2. By pressingthe EASYbutton,allthe functionsof the camerawillbe setto off and the recordingsettingswill be setto thefollowing basicmode. • Battery level,recordingmode,counter,date/time,DIS ( _'_] ) will be displayed as thecamcorderstartsto run.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 34 I Advanced Recording ÷ Youcan customizethesettingsand save themfor future use. • The CUSTOMfunctiononly operatesin CAMERAmode. 1. Setthe powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(see page18) 2. Pressthe MENUON/OFFbutton,to bringupthe MENUlist, 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial untilCUSTOMSETis highlighted, 4. Pressthe ENTERbutton,the CUSTOMmenuwillappear. • Set the statusof each item to what you want. 5. To exit the menu,pressthe MENUON/OFFbuttontwice. 6.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 35 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording ÷ The DISfunctionworks in CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ DIS (DigitalImageStabilizer)is a handshakecompensationfunctionthat compensatesfor any shakingor movingof the hand holding the camcorder(withinreasonablelimits). • • Recordinginthe Zoom In mode Recordinga smallobjectclose-up ÷ •It providesmorestable pictureswhen: windowof a vehicle • Recordingthroughthe Recordingand walkingat thesame time ?{"<_"¢_< _{(P2_ [t.L ]_[ 1.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 36 I Advanced Recording ÷ The MF/AFfunctionworks in the CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ In most situations,it is betterto use the AutomaticFocusfeature,as itenablesyou to concentrateon the creativeside of your recording. ÷ Manualfocusingmay be necessaryunder certainconditionsthat make automaticfocusing inadequate. ÷ The AF (Auto Focus)mode is setautomaticallywhenyou switchon the Power switch.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 37 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 4. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial up or down untilthe objectis focused. 5. Youwill obtaina sharppictureafterzoomingout. 6. To return toAF(AutoFocus),pressthe MF buttonagain. Note: The MF functionwill not operatein EASYmode. BLC works inthe CAMERAmode. Back lightingexistswhenthe subject is darkerthan the background: The subjectis placedinfront of a window.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 38 I Advanced Recording ÷ The PROGRAMAE functionworks in the CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ The PROGRAMAE modesallow you to adjustshutterspeedsandapertureto suitdifferentrecordingconditions.Theygive you creativecontroloverthe depthof the field. ÷ There are 6 automaticexposuremodes. ÷ The flicker appearswhen photographingfrom the interiorfluorescentlamp lower part. 1. AUTO mode • • • Auto balancebetweenthe subjectand the background.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 39 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) 2. Press the EAE button, the (_) symbol will be displayed. 3. Pressthe EAE buttonuntilthe appropriatesymbolis displayed. • No Display:Auto mode. Notes: • The screenstatusthat is changedby the EAE buttonwill be recordedonthe tape. • To endthe P.AEfunction,press the P.AEbuttononce or severaltimes, untilthe PAE Icon is no longerdisplayed. • The P.
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00732M SCL901 SEA I ENGLISH (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 40 I Advanced Recording ÷ The digitaleffectsenableyou to givea creativelookto your recordingby addingvariousspecialeffects. ÷ Selectthe appropriatedigitaleffectfor the type of picturethatyou wish to record. ÷ There are severalDSE modes.(SCL901:8 modes,SCL906/L907:9modes) 1. Normalpicture. 2. STROBE:This modeworks by insertinga cuttingeffect onthe image. There are 50 fieldsina normalrecordedpicture.(SCL906/L907only) 3.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 41 I ENGLISH I Advanced _l_ii_ Recording _ _6rdi_g DSE effe_ 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode.(seepage 18) 2. Pressthe DSEbutton,STROBEor SEPIAwill be displayed. EPIA 3. Keeppressingthe DSEbutton,until the desiredmodeis displayed. 4. Pressthe START/STOPbuttonto startrecording. 5. To exit the DSEfunctions,pressthe DSEbuttononce or severaltimesuntil no DSE mode is displayedon the LCD.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _ge 42 I Advanced Recording ÷ Settingand recordingthe date/timefeatureworks inthe CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ Youcan recordthe date/timeon yourtapes, so you will knowwhen itwas made.The dateand time are recordedwheneverthey are displayedon theviewfinderor LCD. ÷ Settingthe DATE/TIMEis possiblein STANDBYof CAMERAmodeonly. 1. Makesure thatyou have installedthe LITHIUMBATTERY.(see page17) The LITHIUMBATTERYis neededto maintainthe clock. 2.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 43 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. • The monthtoberesetwillblink. 8. Turnthe UP/DOWNdialto setthe desiredmonth. ] "CLOCK SETTING 12:00 AM _F_, 2005 EX$_ MENU 9. Press ENTER. • The day to be resetwill blink. 10.Youcan set the day,hour and minutefollowingthe same procedureusedfor settingthe yearand month. rCLOCK SETTING 12:00 AM EX$_ MENU 11.PressENTERafter settingthe minuteand theclocksettingscreenwilt disappear.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 44 I Advanced Recording + Selecting and recording a TITLEis possible in the CAMERAmode onl7. ÷ The TITLEfeature allows you to select a preset title stored inthe camcorder's memory. + You can also select the language of the titles. ÷ Selectinga languageis possiblein STANDBYin CAMERAmodeonly. ÷ The factory defaultlanguageis ENGLISH. Youcan change the language. 1.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM _P_ge 45 I ENGLISH I Advanced Recording 6. Turnthe UP/DOWNdialto selectthe appropriatelanguage. • Youmay select languagesamongENGLISH/FRAN(_AIS/DEUTSCH/ ITALIANO/ESPANOL/PYCCKHH. /OEO4C. / /EsPA O / FRAN A_S _TAL(ANO 7. Press ENTER. • Then,the title listwill appearin the languageyou chose. I P¥CCK._ ) HAPPY B(RTHDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR fL ANN(VERSARY GRADUATION HAVING FUN ] 8. TurnUP/DOWNdialto whicheverTITLEyou desire. 9. Press ENTER.
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/ 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _ge 46 IENGLISHI Advanced ÷ Recording The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. 4, Youcan give your filmsa professionallook byusingspecialeffectssuchas fading inand out at the beginningor end of a sequence. 1. Beforerecording,hold downthe FADEbutton. The pictureandsound graduallydisappear(fade out). 2. Press the START/STOPbuttonand at the same time releasethe FADE button. Recordingstartsand the pictureand soundgraduallyappear(fade in).
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 47 I ENGLISH Advanced Recording N ÷ With the SNAP SHOT feature, your came,order functions likea regular filmcamera, allowingyou to take single stillpictures. The SNAP SHOT functionoperates in the CAMERAmode. 1. Set the powerswitchto CAMERAmode. CAMERA 2. Pointthe Cameraat the imageyou want to recordand press the SNAPSHOT button. • At thistime, becareful notto shakeyourcamcorderbecausethe imagewill be blurred. 3.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 48 I Advanced Recording •t, WHITE BALANCEis a recordingfunctionthatpreservesthe unique colorof the object inany recordingcondition. ÷ Youmay select the appropriateWHITEBALANCEmodeto obtain goodcolor qualityof the image. AUTO:This modeis generallyusedto controltheWHITE BALANCEautomatically. INDOOR(-._:): ControlsWHITE BALANCEaccordingto the indoorambience. OUTDOOR('÷:-):ControlsWHITEBALANCEaccordingto the outdoorambience. 1.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 49 I ENGLISH I Advanced 1. Recording MENU listON/OFF button. •PressThetheMENU will appear. 2. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to LANGUAGEand pressthe ENTERbutton. Mr:ENU ] ........ ot D.ZOOM.............. OFF WHITEBAL..........AUTO DISPLAY.............. ON LANGUAG_ .......... E_GUS_ WL_MOCO_ ....ON XlT:MENU 3. Turnthe UP/DOWNdial to select the appropriatelanguage. • Youmay select languagesamongENGLISH/ESPA_IOL/FRANQAIS. 4. Pressthe ENTERbutton.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 50 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ ÷ ÷ Recording Demonstration automati_ly shows you the major functions that are included with your _mcorder easily. The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when a tape is not in the camcorder. The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFE so that you may use them more 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 51 I ENGLISH Advanced Recording i 1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. • The MENU list will appear. 3. Tum the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR__...WHITE. CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET MENU .................... OFF TITLE D!Ti LE COLO_ .WHIT_ DEMO .................. OFF C.RESET .............. 0:00:00 EXl_ MENU Press ENTER. • A listof availablecolorswill appear. 5.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 52 I ENGLISH I Advanced ÷ Recording there are onlytwo possiblerecordingenvironments. recordingoutdoors(Normalrecordingor throughan ND(NeutralDensity)filter). You will be recordingindoors(Videolight recommended or required). single greatestinfluence on picturequalityis the level of brightness,measured in lux.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 53 I ENGLISH I Playing back a Tape ÷ To view a tapethat you haverecorded. ÷ Playbackfunctionworks inPLAYERmode only. ÷ There are two ways to see a tape; • Towatch with LCD:recommendedfor outdooruse. • Towatch with-IV monitor:recommendedfor indooruse. + It is practical to view a tape using the LCD Screen in a car or the outdoors. (see page 28) ÷ It is practicalto use a TV monitorto view tapes indoors.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Playing SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 54 I back a Tape Notes: • SCL901/L906/L907featurea monauralaudio system.If yourTV or VCR featuresa stereoaudio system,connectthe audio cableto input"L" of your TV or VCR. • Youcan use an S-VIDEOcable to obtain betterqualityof picturesifyou have a S-VIDEOconnectoron yourTV. • Whileplaying backon a TV screen,closethe LCD panel.Otherwise,picturedistortionmay occur. 1. Usethe TV/VIDEObuttonto select VIDEOon yourTV. 2.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 55 I ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Press I1_11(PLAY/STILL)buttonduringplayback. To resumeplayback,press IHI (PLAY/STILL)buttonagain. Note: Yourcamcorderwillautomaticallystop if it is leftfor more than5 minutesin STILLmode without operationinorderto preventtapeand head-drumwear. ToI_ __ (pi_ _arc_) FF Press _'_(FF) or -<'<(REW) buttonsduringplayback.To resumenormal playback,releasethe buttons.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH Playing SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 56 I back a Tape ÷ The LCDcontrol in PLAYERmodeis identicalto step 3 of the page26, exceptthe powerswitchmust be setto PLAYERmode. ÷ The speaker is turnedON/OFFbyopening/closingthe LCD. ÷ The speakerON/OFFsettingoperateswhenthe LCD is opened.When it is setto OFF,the speakerwon't turn on even after opening the LCD. MENU 1. Set the powerswitchto PLAYERmode. 2. Press the MENUON/OFFbutton,thenthe MENU listwill appear. 3.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 57 I ENGLISH I Playing back a Tape ÷ This Camcordercan convertan NTSCtape recordedin the SPmodeto the "PAL60"format,allowingyou to view it on a PAL-IV which hasVerticalsync adjustmentcircuitryfor 60Hz. "PAL60"is a specialoutputsignal formatwithwhich a PALTV can be used to view a tape recordedby an NTSC recorder. 1. Set powerswitchto PLAYERmode. 2. Insertan NTSC tapeyou want to see. 3. Press MENUON/OFFbutton,thenthe MENU listwill appear. 4.
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/ 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _ge 58 ENGLISH] USB interface (SCL907 only) ÷ Youcan easilytransfera still imagefrom a camera, tape,memorytoa PC withoutadditionaladd-oncardsvia a USBconnection. ÷ If you transferdata to a PC,you needto installthe software(Driver,Editingsoftware)suppliedwith thecamcorder.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge 59 I ENGLISH I USB interface (SCL907 only) ÷ Do notconnectthecamcorderto PC before installingthe program. ÷ If anothercameraor scanneris connected,pleasedisconnectit inadvance. ÷ This explanationis based on Windows®98SEOS. 1. The installprogramautomaticallyoperateswhen the CD is insertedinto CD-ROM. Note: Ifthe program installeddoes notoperate,doubleclick Install.exein CD-ROMDrive. 2. Click to installthe program. 3.
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00732M SCL901 I ENGLISH SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM _P_ge I USB interface (SCL907 only) 4. The windowbelow displaysthe folderto installthe program. • The programis installedin thefollowingfolder. C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media2.0 • Click 60 4. to change the folder. 5. Connectthe camcorderto PC. 6. PC finds the new hardwareand installsthe driverautomatically. 7. Ifthe driver is installed,the installationis completed. 6. 8. Execute USBMedia2.0 player on the Windowswall paper.
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61 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge I ENGLISH I USB interface (SCL907 only) 1. Conned a USBcableto the USBport onthe PC. 2. Conned the otherend of the USB cableinto the propertarminalon the camcorder.(USBjack) 3. Connectthe audiocable ta the Line inputjack of the PC. If the PC has no Line inputjack, connectthe audio cableto the MIC inputjack. This connection,however,may producenoisedependingonthe PC.
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 62 ENGLISH] Maintenance _!i_i_!_i_!i_i_!_!_:i_!_!iiii_t_!!i_i_i!__i!_!_i!!i_!_!ii_i_!_!i_ii_!!_!!i!_!!i_ ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 63 I ENGLISH I Using Your Camcorder Abroad ii_i!i!!ii:ii_!i!!ii(_!i!i_ '¸i!_i!i_i!_i!i_i!il ¸i!i!!ii!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸iiii!!_!!i!i!!il ¸¸ii
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i 00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _3v[ _ge 64 IENGUS"I Troubleshooting Troub # _ing ;;; Beforecontactinga servicecenter,performthefollowingsimplechecks.They mightsave you thetimeand expenseof an unnecessary call. [_= slow thebatterypack is almostdischarged Changeitto a chargedone. [_= fast thebatterypack is fully discharged, Changeitto a chargedbattery. TAPE END! slow thetape has almost reachedits end. Preparea new one.
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 65 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting i_i_ !iiiiii_iiii!!!!!iiii_!ii!!_iii_!!!!_iii! _!!!!_iii! _!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !i_i_!_ii!!iiii_:_i!iii_i_iiiii!!_i!_i_ii!ili iiiii!!_ii!ii!_)iiii_iiii_ii_!i_ill _iii! i_!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !_:_:_:_ _!!!!_iii! _i!iiii!i_ii !i_i_!!i_!_!:ii!i!i_!_!_,_,ii:ii!_:ii_i_ii:!iiii! i_!!!_iii! _i_ili_ii!i!i!!i!i_!!ii_i_!_i:!_ii::ii_!_ii!_ _iii! _i:_iiiiiiiiii_!_ii!! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_iii! _!!!_ii
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 66 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting , A vertical stripeappears when you record a bright subjectagainsta dark background(candleflame, for example). 41, The contrastbetweenthe subjectand the backgroundis toe greatfor the cam(orderto operatenormally.Makethe backgroundbrightto reducethe con_'astor use the BLCfunctionwhileyou are recording.(seepage37) The imagequality on the LCD is poor. 41, The use of VIEWFINDERis recommendedwhen recording undersunlight.
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 67 I ENGLISH I Troubleshooting !ii_i!ii_it.rei!_i!!i_ t_"_:_:_!_!_ii_)_!_!_i_i_!_i!!i!!i_i_!_:_:_:_i!!i!_!i_i_!_i!!i!_i_i_i!_!!i!_!!!_i!_ii_i_:!_iii_i!ii_i!:i ¸_i_!!i!!_ii_i_i_i_!i_!i_ii_i_i!_i 4, If the camcerderis broughtdirectlyfrom a cold placeto a warm place,moisturemay condenseinsidethe camcorder, on the surfaceof the tape,or on the lens.In this condition,the tape may stickto the headdrum and be damagedor the unit may net operatecorrectly.
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 68 I ENGLISHI Specifications The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice. Recordingsystem Video signal Usable cassette Tapespeed Speed mode Recordingtime FF or REW time Image device Opticalzoom ratio Focal length: f F Filterdiameter Focus system Macro Min. Illumination LCD S_re Size/Picturecell Method Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard Hi8 or 8ram SP: 14.
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _9e 69 I ENGLISH I Index ABROAD ........................................................................................ 63 AC POWER ADAPTER ................................................................ '18 ADJUSTING .................................................................................... 26 AF .................................................................................................... AUDIO AUTO AUTO AUTO .....................
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SCLg01 SEA (46-7Z) 12/26/03 10:46 _lv[ _9e 70 I ENGLISH I Index START/STOP .................................................................................. 23 OPERATIONMODE...................................................................... 13 STILL ............................................................................................... 55 OSD................................................................................................. 12 STOP .........................................
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00732M SCLg01 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 _v[ _ge 71 I ENGLISH I Warranty (SEA Users Only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defectivematerial 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, SEAwill repair or replace the product at it's option.
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