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Specifications

• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.

System

Video signal
Video recording system
Audio recording system
Usable cassette
Tape speed
Tape recording time
FF/REW time
Image device
Lens
Filter diameter
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Size/dot number
LCD monitor Method
Viewfinder
Connectors
Video output
S-video output
Audio output
DV input/output
USB output
External mic
Earphone

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
Ø30

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 (75

Ω

terminated)

Y: 1Vp-p, 75

Ω

, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75

Ω

-7.5dBs (600

Ω

terminated)

4pin special in/out connector
Mini-B type connector
Ø3.5 stereo
Ø3.5 stereo

General

Power source
Power source type
Power consumption
(Recording)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
External dimension
Weight
Built-in MIC
Remote control

DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V
Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz
5.0W (LCD), 3.9W (VIEWFINDER)

0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)
-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)
Length 4.37inches(111mm), Height 3.5inches(89mm), Width 2.68inches(68mm)
0.99lbs(450g) (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape)
Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone
Indoors: greater than 49ft(15m) (straight line), Outdoors: about 16.4ft(5m) (straight line)

Model name: SCD33/D34/D39

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Summary of Contents for SCD33, SCD34, SCD39

Page 1: ...uction book thoroughly and retain it for future reference AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display SCD33 D34 D39 ELECTRONICS START STOP SELF TIMER A DUB ZERO MEMORY PHOTO DISPLAY X2 SLOW F ADV PHOTO SEARCH DATE TIME US PATENT 4415844 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 101 ...

Page 2: ...NSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 5 CLEANING Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets 6 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be hazardous 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this CAMCORDER near water fo...

Page 3: ... still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 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 ...

Page 4: ...xpose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 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 h...

Page 5: ... 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 t...

Page 6: ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 23 To select the CAMCORDER mode 23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type 25 Battery level display 26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 27 Making your First Recording 28 Record Search REC SEARCH 29 Hints for Stable Image Recording 30 Recording with ...

Page 7: ... Zoom 46 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer 47 DSE Digital Special Effects SELECT 48 Selecting an effect 49 REC MODE 50 AUDIO MODE 51 WIND CUT 52 DATE TIME 53 TV DISPLAY 54 Using Quick Menu 55 Setting the Quick menu 56 SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE 57 SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed 58 EASY Mode for Beginners 59 MF AF Manual Focus Auto Focus 60 Auto Focusing 60 Manual Focusing 60 BLC Back Light Compensation 61 ...

Page 8: ... Reverse 72 ZERO MEMORY 73 PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects 74 PB ZOOM 75 Transferring IEEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections 77 Connecting to a DV device 77 Connecting to a PC 77 System requirements 78 Recording with a DV connection cable 78 Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection 79 System Requirements 79 Installing DVC Media 5 0 Program 80 Connecting to a PC 81 MEMORY...

Page 9: ...ick 90 Marking images for printing 91 Protection from accidental erasure 92 Deleting Still images 93 Formatting the Memory Stick 94 Attention 94 MPEG RECORDING 95 Selecting the moving picture sizes 97 MPEG Playback 98 After finishing a recording 99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 100 Cleaning the Video Heads 100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 101 Power sources 101 Color system 101 Troubleshoot...

Page 10: ... hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder 1 LCD screen closed 2 Standard recording using the LCD screen A LCD 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 1 2 3 4 5 LCD open knob 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 6 ...

Page 11: ...rotection 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 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 fo...

Page 12: ... battery pack may damage it A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack you need to charge it completely It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making a long recordings because the LCD uses up more battery power To ensure normal recording and a clear picture clean the video heads regularly If a square block shape distorts playback or only a blue ...

Page 13: ...g 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 2 When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly If this occurs we recommend using the viewfinder 3 Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor To en...

Page 14: ...ration 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 ...

Page 15: ...ell as the ability to review your recordings immediately Digital Image Stabilizer DIS The DIS compensates for any handshake reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification Various digital effects The DSE Digital Special Effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects Back Light Compensation BLC The BLC function compensates for the bright backgroun...

Page 16: ... cable 10 Software CD 11 Memory Stick SCD34 D39 only ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 12 12 Accessories Supplied with camcorder 1 Lithium Ion Battery pack AD43 00070A 4 Multi AV Cable AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AD39 00099A 7 Remote Control AD59 00085A 10 Software CD 3 AC cord AD39 00076A 6 Lithium batteries 2EA CR2025 2 EA AD43 10130H 5 Instruction Book 9 USB cable AD39 00073A 2 AC Power Adapter AD...

Page 17: ...ght see page 66 4 External MIC in 5 Multi AV Jack see page 69 6 Internal MIC 7 View Finder see page 32 8 TFT LCD Monitor see page 31 1 Lens 2 Remote Sensor 3 Infrared Light 4 External MIC in 5 Multi AV Jack 6 Internal MIC 7 View Finder 8 TFT LCD Monitor 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 13 ...

Page 18: ...n buttons PLAYER CAMERA M PLAY PLAY STILL FADE see page 62 SLIDE SHOW see page 88 STOP BLC see page 61 REW REC SEARCH REV see page 88 FF REC SEARCH FWD see page 88 3 PB ZOOM see page 75 2 EASY Q see page 59 MULTI DISP see page 89 1 Function buttons 4 DISPLAY see page 19 5 Speaker 6 Mode Switch see page 23 TAPE MEMORY STICK 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 14 ...

Page 19: ...Slow Shutter Button see page 58 9 NITE PIX Switch see page 66 10 TAPE OPEN EJECT 11 Hook for hand strap 12 USB Jack see page 79 13 DV Jack see page 77 14 EARPHONE Jack 5 MENU Button 3 VIDEO Light holder 4 FOCUS Adjustment knob 2 PHOTO Button 1 Zoom lever 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 6 MENU Selector MENU VO...

Page 20: ...witch see page 28 7 Charging indicator 8 DC Jack see page 23 9 Memory Stick Slot 10 Tripod receptacle 11 Battery Release 3 CAM indicator 1 MENU Button 10 Tripod receptacle 11 Battery Release 2 Hook for shoulder strap 4 PLAYER indicator 5 START STOP button 6 Power Switch 7 Charging indicator 8 DC Jack 9 Memory Stick Slot 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 16 ...

Page 21: ... 9 PLAY 10 Direction see page 71 11 F ADV see page 72 12 STOP 13 STILL 14 SLOW 15 DATE TIME 16 X2 see page 72 17 Zoom 18 Display Remote control 1 PHOTO 2 START STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A DUB 7 FF 8 REW 9 PLAY 10 Direction 18 DISPLAY 17 Zoom 16 X2 15 DATE TIME 14 SLOW 13 STILL 11 F ADV 12 STOP 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 50 AM Page 17 ...

Page 22: ...n minutes 18 Tape Counter 19 Operating mode 20 Record speed mode 21 PHOTO mode 22 Self recording and waiting timer see page 20 23 DIS see page 47 24 Volume control see page 34 25 Audio playback channel 26 DV IN DV data transfer mode see page 78 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 OSD in CAM mode TAPE NITE PIX MF MIRROR ...

Page 23: ...on the OSD 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 on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off Turning the DATE TIME on off The DATE TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF To turn the DATE TIME on or off access the menu and change the DATE TIME...

Page 24: ...M 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 In the last one second of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER button...

Page 25: ...When this occurs replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type 1 Remove the screw from the Lithium battery cover 2 Open the Lithium battery cover from the camcorder 3 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 Note The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction Warnin...

Page 26: ...rap 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 ea...

Page 27: ...t type may differ according to your resident country 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...

Page 28: ...indicator will start to flash showing that the battery is charging 5 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder Notes The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase To prevent reduction in the life and capac...

Page 29: ...k will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 F 0 C or left in temperatures above 104 F 40 C for a long period even when it is fully recharged Do not put the battery pack near any heat source fire or flames for example Do not disassemble process pressure or heat the Battery Pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation...

Page 30: ...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 Tips for Battery Identificati...

Page 31: ...assette is loaded automatically 4 Close the cassette door Close the door completely until you can hear a click Notes 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 th...

Page 32: ... sure that STBY is displayed If the protection tab of the cassette is open STOP and PROTECTION will be displayed Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time 4 To start recording press the START STOP button REC is displayed in the LCD To stop recording pres...

Page 33: ... 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 N...

Page 34: ... the horizontal plane 6 Whenever possible use a tripod Recording with the Viewfinder 1 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure not to touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taking You can lean against a wall or on a table for gr...

Page 35: ...tches on 3 Press the MENU button 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that VIEWER is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item you want to adjust BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOR ADJUST CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE TIME TV DISPLAY C...

Page 36: ...y Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST 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 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 VIEW...

Page 37: ...Press the REW button to rewind the tape to the starting point To stop rewinding press the STOP button The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete 5 Press the PLAY STILL button to start playback You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD To stop the PLAY operation press the STOP button Notes You can also view the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV ...

Page 38: ...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 If you close the LCD while playing you will not hear sound from the speaker Notes When the cable is connected to the Multi AV jack you cannot hear sound from the speaker and cannot adjust the volume If a cable is connected to the Multi AV ...

Page 39: ...em 3 You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button Use of various Functions SUB MENU Available mode MENU CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN OUT SCD34 D39 only M PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT LCD ...

Page 40: ... mode will be backed up Notes When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an that item cannot be activated When you select an item that cannot be changed an error message will be displayed Availability of functions in each mode DIS D ZOOM PHOTO SLOW SHUTTER Digital Special Effects NITE PIX Digital functions Requested Mode Operating Mode DIS O O O O O D ZOOM PHOTO TAPE SLOW SHUTTER Digital special e...

Page 41: ...he year setting 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR The month will blink 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR change the month setting 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR The day will blink 9 You can set the day hour and minute following the same procedure for setting the year and month 10 Push the MENU SELECTOR after setting the minutes The word COMPLETE will appear and a few seconds later the menu screen will automatically retu...

Page 42: ...L 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 If 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 CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SH...

Page 43: ... BEEP SOUND from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND The setting switches between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup When you press the START STOP button to start recording the BEEP SOUND is automatically set to OFF so you can t hear it any longer 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL C...

Page 44: ... the MENU button The menu list will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select SHUTTER SOUND from the submenu 6 Push MENU SELECTOR to switch between ON and OFF 7 To exit press the MENU button M REC MODE INITIAL CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO CAMERA A V MEMORY VIEWER M REC MODE INITIAL SET CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEE...

Page 45: ...button to quit the menu The demonstration will begin 6 To end the DEMONSTRATION set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF Notes The DEMONSTRATION function only works without a TAPE installed 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 If you press other buttons FADE BLC PHOTO EASY...

Page 46: ...ecording people or objects moving quickly PORTRAIT mode 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 For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture SAND SNOW mode For recordi...

Page 47: ...RAM AE mode Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode 6 To exit press the MENU button Notes While setting the NITE PIX to ON the PROGRAM AE function does not work The P AE function will not operate in EASY mode CAM MODE PROGRAM AE AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND SNOW HIGH S SPEED CAMERA SET CAM MODE PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAMERA SET CAM MODE INITIAL PROGRAM AE...

Page 48: ...he camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select WHT BALANCE from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 6 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the WHITE BALANCE mode Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode 7 To exit press the MENU button Notes When NITE PIX is ...

Page 49: ...ase note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time 1 Move the zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Your zooming is monitored on the OSD 2 T Telephoto side Subject appears closer 3 W Wide angle side Subject appears farther away Note You can record a subject that is a minimum of 1 m about...

Page 50: ...U button The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select D ZOOM from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x 200x 400x 800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF 6 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAMERA SET CAM MODE D ZOOM OFF 100x 200x 400x 800x CAMERA SET CAM MODE INITIA...

Page 51: ...menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR The sub menu list will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the DIS function push the MENU SELECTOR The DIS menu is changed to ON If you do not want to use the DIS function set the DIS menu to OFF 5 To exit press the MENU button Notes It is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation fun...

Page 52: ...is mode gives the images a mosaic effect c SEPIA mode This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment d NEGA mode 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 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 c...

Page 53: ... MENU SELECTOR select the DSE mode Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode 7 To exit press the MENU button Notes While setting the NITE PIX to ON the DSE function does not work The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode CAM MODE PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAMERA SET CAM MODE INITIAL PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE D ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAMERA A V MEMORY VIEWER CAM MODE DSE SELE...

Page 54: ...nd push the MENU SELECTOR The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press 5 To exit press the MENU button Notes We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion When you record a tape in SP and LP modes or LP mode only the playback picture may be distorted or the ti...

Page 55: ... dubbing is not possible when using this mode 1 Set the camcorder to CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button 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 The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit 16bit with each push 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO ...

Page 56: ...UT from submenu 5 This feature toggles ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR is shown in the display when you turn the WIND CUT on 6 To exit press the MENU button Notes Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings CAM MODE REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO ...

Page 57: ...E TIME 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 Notes The DATE TIME is not affected by the OSD ON OFF DISPLAY button 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 lithiu...

Page 58: ...F all of the OSD displayed on the LCD View Finder TV 1 Set the camcorder to CAM PLAYER M REC and M PLAY mode 2 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 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 The DISPLAY mode switches between ON OFF with each push 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE VIEWER SET L...

Page 59: ... to either enabled or disabled DIS Each time you select DIS and push the MENU SELECTOR the DIS icon is displayed or set to OFF DSE Digital Special Effect 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 PROGRAM AE see page 42 Each time you select PRO...

Page 60: ...s for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting 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 Notes Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode If you are using the M FOCUS MF function you cannot use th...

Page 61: ...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 Notes If 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 di...

Page 62: ... 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 Notes When using SLOW SHUTTER the image takes on a slow motion like effect The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed 00654B SCD30 SEA 28 59 5 6 03 8 52 AM Page 58 ...

Page 63: ...P to start recording Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings 4 Pressing the EASY button again in the STBY mode and then turns the EASY mode off The EASY function will not turn off when you have recording The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode Notes In EASY mode certain functions are not available such as MENU BLC MF AF If you want to use ...

Page 64: ... objects some close to the camcorder others further away b A person 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 FOCUS MF will display 3 Move the MENU ...

Page 65: ... is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background 1 Set the power switch to CAM mode 2 Press the BLC button Normal BLC Normal BLC enhances the subject Notes While setting the NITE PIX to ON the BLC function does not work The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode BLC on ...

Page 66: ...lease 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 a FADE OUT Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds Fade In and Out Gradual ...

Page 67: ... 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 PLAY STILL button and find the timeframe of the scene to be dubbed 3 Press the PLAY STILL button to pause the scene 4 Press the A DUB button on the Remote Control A DUB will be displayed on the L...

Page 68: ...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 PLAY STILL button to playback the dubbed tape Note When you playback added sound SOUND2 or MIX mode you may experience a loss of sound quality PLAYER MODE A V SET AUDIO SELECT SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX...

Page 69: ... list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 4 Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Search the PHOTO using the FF and REW buttons The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching After completing the search the camcorder displays the still image 6 To exit press the STOP button PLAYER MODE...

Page 70: ...slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF Notes The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet If you use the NITE PIX function in normal recording situations ex outdoors by day the recorded picture may be tinted green In the NITE PIX mode certain functions are not available such as White Balance Program AE DSE BLC If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when u...

Page 71: ...es you to record a subject more brightly 4 When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect 5 To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set to off and then turn off the NITE PIX switch Notes The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet If you use the POWER NITE PIX function in normal recording situations ex ou...

Page 72: ...der 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 In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD monitor the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative 1 2 3 5...

Page 73: ...ct 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 optional 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 Refer to the TV or VCR user s manual 4 Play the tape back Notes You may use the S VIDEO plug to obtain better qualit...

Page 74: ...l reserved for your VCR on the TV set 5 Play the tape back Playback You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode 1 Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the tape you wish to play back 3 Using the FF and REW buttons find the first position you wish to play back 4 Press the PLAY STILL button The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds If a tap...

Page 75: ...everse Press the FF or REW buttons once during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback press the PLAY STILL button Keep pressing FF or REW buttons during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback release the button Slow playback Forward Reverse Forward Slow Playback Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback To resume normal playback press the PLAY STILL button Rev...

Page 76: ...the Remote Control during Playback To resume normal playback press the PLAY STILL button Reverse X2 Playback Press _ the button during during Forward X2 Playback To resume normal playback press the PLAY STILL button Reverse playback To playback in reverse at normal speed press the _ button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY STILL or button to return to normal forward playback Notes Mosa...

Page 77: ...rewind the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position When you have finished recording press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the 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 Notes In the following situations ZE...

Page 78: ... the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 7 To exit press the MENU button 8 To cancel the PB DSE function set the PB DSE to off or press the STOP button Notes You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from the external Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder s DV jack PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effe...

Page 79: ...ou can zoom in from 1 2x to 8 0x 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 Notes You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to the pictures which are being input from an external ...

Page 80: ...put jacks S VIDEO IN When signals are received from the the S video S Jack plug and Audio inputs 8 Press the START STOP button to set the camcorder to REC PAUSE mode PAUSE on the LCD monitor 9 Select the TV program or playback the VHS tape 10 Press START STOP button to start recording If you want to pause recording for a while press the START STOP button again 11 To stop recording press the STOP b...

Page 81: ...erred 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 Notes 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 When you tra...

Page 82: ...re that DV IN appears on the screen 3 Press the START STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode 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 If you want to pause recording momentarily press the START STOP button again 6 To stop recording press the STOP button Notes When using this camcorder as a recor...

Page 83: ...quirements 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 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 a...

Page 84: ... 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...

Page 85: ...ollowing 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 Notes If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously conne...

Page 86: ...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 If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other product name...

Page 87: ...STORED MPEG4 and will display on the screen Do not turn the power off while recording loading erasing or formatting Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick You could lose data on the Memory Stick Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick After pulling the Memory Stick ...

Page 88: ...ic Experts Group format The number of pixels are 640 480 VGA in each mode Amount of still images must be under 1 4MB Moving Image Images are compressed in MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group format The number of pixels are 320 240 160 120 in each mode You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera DSC You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position to use this camcorder as Digital Sti...

Page 89: ...lity If you exit the sub menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR the quality mode is not changed 9 To exit press the MENU button Number of images on the Memory Stick The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size QUALITY 8MB 16MB SUPER FINE Approx 45 Approx 90 FINE Approx 85 Approx 170 NORMAL Approx 155 Approx 310 M REC MODE INITIAL PRINT MARK PROTECT M PLAY SELECT FILE NO...

Page 90: ...tton lightly about halfway down and hold it The still picture appears on the LCD monitor If you do not wish to record release the pressure from the button 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick While the camcorder is recording the still image appears on the screen 2 2 2 4 0 F Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M REC Mode PHOTO 00654B SCD30 SEA ...

Page 91: ...PE 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 The camcorder is set to playback pause STILL mode If you do not wish to record release the PHOTO button select the image again 5 Press the PHOTO button fully down The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick While the camcorder is record...

Page 92: ... on the screen 3 Using the FWD and REV buttons search for the desired still image To view the next image press the FWD button To view the previous image press the REV button Pressing FWD when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing REV when you are on the first image will take you to the last image Keep pressing FWD or REV to search for an image quickly To view a sl...

Page 93: ...stored images on single screen press the MULTI DISP button A selection mark appears under the image Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a image 4 To return to single playback mode press the MULTI DISP button again Notes To display the previous six images press the REV To display the next six images press the FWD 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 24 100 0025 00654B SCD30 SEA 60 107 5 6 03 8 53 AM Page 89 ...

Page 94: ...d 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 STOP button to stop copying Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Stick is full PLAYER MODE REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12 SOUND 1 AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT A V SET PB DSE OUT AV IN OUT PLAYER MODE INITIAL WIND CUT PB D...

Page 95: ...and push the MENU SELECTOR 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 Notes When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES 999 files from the current file are set to 1 ...

Page 96: ...highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR 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 THIS FILE protects the currently selected file from erasure 8 Using the FWD and REV buttons search for the still image that you wish to protect 9 To exit the menu press the MENU button Protect...

Page 97: ...THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR THIS FILE deletes only the file currently selected ALL FILES deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick 7 A box will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the image s Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item EXECUTE deletes the selected image s CANCEL does not delete the selected image s and returns to the previous menu Notes If you try to d...

Page 98: ...Y and push the MENU SELECTOR The sub menu will appear 5 Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU SELECTOR 6 ALL FILES ARE DELETED FORMAT REALLY appears on the screen 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item NO To return to previous menu YES To start formatting 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR 9 To exit the menu push the MENU button Note If you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC use only the ...

Page 99: ...RT STOP button the images are recorded onto the MEMORY STICK in MPEG4 You can record 10 20 seconds continuously 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 Notes The moving picture images that you recorded are saved in asf file format on the Memory Stick You can record th...

Page 100: ...rosoft 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 D...

Page 101: ...er the sub menu 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4 SIZE 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR button The MPEG4 SIZE toggles between 320X240 160X120 with each push M REC MODE INITIAL PRINT MARK PROTECT M PLAY SELECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE CAMERA A V MEMORY VIEWER M REC MODE MEMORY SET PRINT MARK PROTECT M PLAY SELECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PHOTO SF 320X24...

Page 102: ...es but it is not a malfunction 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 MPEG4 files recorded by another camcorder might not be playable in this cam...

Page 103: ... door ejects the tape automatically 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 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 Ion Battery Pack Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button...

Page 104: ...to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the cleaning tape 3 Press the PLAY STILL button 4 Press the STOP button after 10 seconds Notes 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 Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 0...

Page 105: ...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 Swi...

Page 106: ...e 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 slow slow no slow slow slow slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change to a charged one When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one the tape reached its end Change to a new one there is no tape i...

Page 107: ...hen you try to delete to protected image Cancel the protect of image PROTECT slow The camera can not playback Format a Memory Stick or insert Memory Stick recorded on this camcorder READ ERROR slow The camera can not record Format a Memory Stick or change to a new Memory Stick WRITE ERROR slow The Memory Stick needs to format Format a Memory Stick NOT FORMATTED slow When progressing FILE DELETE Wa...

Page 108: ...rature is too low The battery pack has not been charged fully The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack The video heads may be dirty Clean the head with a cleaning tape The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you a...

Page 109: ...0x Digital Electronic zoom lens Ø30 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 75Ω terminated Y 1Vp p 75Ω C 0 286Vp p 75Ω 7 5dBs 600Ω terminated 4pin special in out connector Mini B type connector Ø3 5 stereo Ø3 5 stereo General Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Storage temperature Extern...

Page 110: ...tions buttons 14 Hand Strap 22 IEEE1394 77 LCD 30 31 Memory Stick 82 86 MF AF 60 MPEG RECORDING 95 MPEG SIZE 97 OSD 18 19 PB DSE 73 PHOTO copy 90 PHOTO quality 85 PHOTO SEARCH 65 PROGRAM AE 42 Protection 92 Quick Menu 55 REC MODE 50 REC Search 29 REMOCON 38 Remote control 17 20 SHUTTER SPEED 56 Sound 34 Speaker 34 Still images 88 TV DISPLAY 54 USB 79 Viewfinder 30 32 WHT BALANCE 44 WIND CUT 52 ZER...

Page 111: ... 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 expl...

Page 112: ...ics Internet Home Page http www samsungusa com AD68 00654B THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington N J 07856 Tel 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 00654B SCD30 SEA 01 27 5 6 03 8 51 AM Page 100 ...

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