Samsung SCD903 User Manual
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Digital Video Camcorder  
SCD903  
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.  
ELECTRONICS  
US PATENT 4415844  
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Notices and Safety Instructions  
9. VENTILATION:  
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:  
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 CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation  
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided  
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
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, 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.  
10. POWER SOURCES:  
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the label.  
See figure below.  
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.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
11. 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.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
EQUIPMENT  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
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 SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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.  
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Notices and Safety Instructions  
14. LIGHTNING:  
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:  
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning  
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning  
and power-line surges.  
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 been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
15. 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  
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them  
might be fatal.  
f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in  
performance, this indicates a need for service.  
16. OVERLOADING:  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result  
in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
20. 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.  
17. 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.  
21. 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.  
18. 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.  
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22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,  
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter  
should be used.  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention  
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper  
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point  
of cable entry as practical.  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
USER INSTALLER CAUTION:  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
and for additional suggestions.  
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal  
Communications Commission helpful : “How to Identify and  
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.”  
This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing  
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.  
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:  
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN  
MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR  
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING  
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details  
see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung  
FCC Warning  
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
FCC ID : A3L04OMEGA2  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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Contents  
Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6  
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11  
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11  
Accessories Supplied with camcorder ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12  
Front & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13  
Left side View ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14  
Right & Top View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15  
Rear & Bottom View ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16  
Remote control ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17  
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18  
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes).......................................................................................................................................................... 19  
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19  
Preparation............................................................................................................................................................20  
How to use the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20  
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 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22  
Shoulder strap............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22  
Attaching the Lens Cover........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22  
Connecting a Power Source .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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  
BASIC Recording...................................................................................................................................................28  
Making your First Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28  
Selecting OSD LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29  
Record Search (REC SEARCH) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30  
Hints for Stable Image Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31  
Recording with the LCD monitor ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31  
Recording with the Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31  
Adjusting the LCD ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32  
Using the VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33  
Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33  
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34  
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35  
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Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35  
Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36  
Use of various Functions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36  
Setting menu items .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36  
Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode .................................................................................................................................... 36  
Availability of functions in each mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37  
CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38  
WL. REMOTE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39  
BEEP SOUND ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40  
SHUTTER SOUND ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41  
DEMONSTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42  
PROGRAM AE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43  
Setting the PROGRAM AE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44  
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45  
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46  
Zooming In and Out ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46  
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47  
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48  
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49  
Selecting an effect ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50  
MEMORY MIX .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51  
Recording Superimposed images on a tape ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 52  
Using the Built-in Flash................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53  
FLASH SELECT....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53  
REC MODE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54  
AUDIO MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55  
WIND CUT .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56  
DATE/TIME ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57  
TV DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58  
Using Quick Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59  
Setting the Quick menu ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60  
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61  
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62  
EASY Mode (for Beginners) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63  
AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64  
Auto Focusing .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64  
Manual Focusing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64  
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65  
Fade In and Out ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66  
To Start Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66  
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 66  
Audio dubbing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67  
Dubbing sound.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67  
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Dubbed Audio Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68  
PHOTO Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69  
Searching for a PHOTO picture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69  
Various Recording Techniques ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70  
Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................71  
Tape Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71  
Playback on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71  
Playback on a TV monitor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71  
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 71  
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ............................................................................................................................................................. 72  
Playback .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72  
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73  
Playback pause ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73  
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73  
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73  
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74  
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74  
Reverse playback................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74  
ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75  
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ...................................................................................................................................... 76  
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ................................................................................................................................................................... 76  
Connecting to a DV device ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76  
Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76  
System requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77  
Recording with a DV connection cable.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77  
USB interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 78  
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 78  
System Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78  
Installing DVC Media 6.1 Software................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79  
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 80  
Digital Still Camera mode .................................................................................................................................... 81  
MEMORY STICK ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81  
Memory Stick Functions........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81  
Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82  
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................. 83  
Image Format .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83  
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83  
Selecting the image quality ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84  
Select the photo quality .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84  
Number of images on the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84  
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Selecting the recording image size................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85  
Selecting the moving picture size................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86  
Recording images continuously...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87  
Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87  
Setting the File Number .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88  
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 89  
Recording images to a Memory Stick ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89  
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90  
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................................. 91  
MJPEG RECORDING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92  
Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK .................................................................................................................................................................................... 92  
Viewing still images/moving pictures ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 94  
To view a Single image............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 94  
To view a slide show................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95  
To view the Multi Display.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95  
Marking still images for printing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96  
Protection from accidental erasure................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 97  
Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 98  
Formatting the Memory Stick ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 99  
Attention ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 99  
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................... 100  
After finishing a recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 100  
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101  
Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101  
Using Your Camcorder Abroad .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 102  
Power sources ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 102  
Color system .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 102  
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................. 103  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 103  
Self Diagnosis Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103  
Moisture Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103  
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ................................................................................................................................................................................ 104  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 106  
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................ 107  
Warranty(SEA users only)................................................................................................................................... 109  
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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.  
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2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.  
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A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob.  
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.  
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Notes and Safety Instructions  
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT  
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.  
Notes regarding moisture condensation  
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.  
for example:  
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When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)  
When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)  
2. If the  
(DEW) 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.  
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Notes regarding the battery pack  
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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.  
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If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode and it is left in STBY mode without being  
operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself  
off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.  
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Make sure that the battery pack is located correctly and firmly in place.  
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.  
A brand new battery pack is not charged.  
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.  
It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making long recordings, because the LCD uses up more  
battery power.  
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.  
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.  
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning  
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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.  
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Note regarding the LENS  
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Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.  
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).  
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder  
1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of  
the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.  
2. Do not pick up the camcorder using the viewfinder.  
3. Excessive force when pulling the viewfinder out may damage it.  
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD  
1. The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision  
technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in  
color) that appear on the LCD display.  
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any  
way.  
2. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors,  
it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.  
If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.  
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.  
Notes regarding the hand strap  
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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.  
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Precautions regarding the Lithium battery  
1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.  
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.  
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.  
When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).  
4. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children.  
Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.  
SERVICING  
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.  
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Features  
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MULTI OSD LANGUAGE  
You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.  
Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394  
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to transmit  
DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or  
edit various images.  
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USB interface for digital image data transfer  
You can transfer still images/movies to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.  
PHOTO  
The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode.  
900x Digital zoom  
Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.  
Color TFT LCD  
A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.  
Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)  
The EIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images, particularly at high magnification.  
Various digital effects  
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.  
Back Light Compensation (BLC)  
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.  
Program AE  
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.  
Digital Still Camera function  
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Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and playback standard still images.  
You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the USB interface.  
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MJPEG Recording  
MJPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick.  
Mega-pixel CCD  
Your camcorder incorporates a 1.0mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still images can be recorded to a Memory Stick.  
Built-in Flash  
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You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in Flash.  
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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 Ion Battery pack  
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter  
3. AC cord  
(AA-E8 TYPE)  
2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)  
3. AC Cord  
AD43-00128A  
AD44-00090A  
AD39-00076A  
4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable  
5. Instruction Book  
4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable  
6. Lithium batteries  
(CR2025, 2 EA)  
5. Instruction Book  
6. Lithium batteries for  
Remote Control and Clock.  
(TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)  
AD43-10130H  
9. USB cable  
AD39-00001A  
7. Remote Control  
8. Shoulder strap  
7. Remote Control  
8. Shoulder strap  
9. USB cable  
AD59-00085A  
AD39-00073A  
AD39-00073A  
10. Software CD  
11. S-VIDEO Cable  
12. USB Audio Cable  
10.Software CD  
11.S-VIDEO Cable  
12.USB Audio Cable  
13.Lens cover  
AD39-42001Z  
AD39-00101A  
13. Lens Cover  
AD97-07942A  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Front & Left View  
5. Viewfinder  
1. Lens  
6. EASY Q button  
7. TFT LCD monitor  
2. Built-in Flash  
3. Remote sensor  
4. Internal MIC  
1. Lens  
5. Viewfinder (see page 33)  
2. Built-in Flash (see page 53)  
3. Remote sensor  
4. Internal MIC  
6. EASY Q button (see page 63)  
7. TFT LCD monitor  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Left Side View  
1. Function buttons  
REC SEARCH  
FADE  
BLC  
EASY  
MULTI DISP.  
REV  
FWD  
2. Speaker  
7. MENU button  
3. MEMORY MIX/S.SHOW  
8. MENU Selector  
4. DISPLAY  
5. Mode switch  
(MENU/VOLUME/MF)  
9. External MIC in  
10. Audio/Video jack  
11. DC jack  
6. S-VIDEO jack  
1. Function buttons  
PLAYER  
2. Speaker  
CAMERA  
EASY  
M.PLAY  
3. MEMORY MIX (CAMERA) (see page 51)  
/S.SHOW (M.PLAY) (see page 95)  
4. DISPLAY  
5. Mode switch (see page 23, 83)  
(MEMORY STICK/TAPE)  
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MULTI DISP.  
: (REW)  
: (FF)  
REC SEARCH –  
REC SEARCH +  
FADE  
REV  
FWD  
: (PLAY/STILL)  
: (STOP)  
MJPEG PLAY/STILL  
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6. S-VIDEO jack  
BLC  
7. MENU button (see page 36)  
8. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF)  
9. External MIC in  
10. Audio/Video jack  
11. DC jack  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Right & Top View  
1. Zoom lever  
2. PHOTO button  
6. Slow shutter  
3. Focus adjustment knob  
7. DV jack  
8. USB jack  
4. START/STOP button  
5. Power switch  
9. Hook for handstrap  
1. Zoom lever  
6. Slow shutter (see page 62)  
2. PHOTO button (see page 69)  
3. Focus adjustment knob (see page 33)  
4. START/STOP button  
7. DV jack (see page 76)  
8. USB jack (see page 78)  
9. Hook for handstrap  
5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)  
(see page 23)  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Rear & Bottom View  
3. Memory Stick slot 4. Battery Release  
1. LITHIUM Battery Cover  
2. Charging indicator  
5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT  
1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21)  
2. Charging indicator (see page 24)  
3. Memory Stick slot (see page 82)  
4. Battery Release  
5. Tripod receptacle  
6. TAPE EJECT  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
Remote control  
18. DISPLAY  
17. Zoom  
1. PHOTO  
2. START/STOP  
3. SELF TIMER  
4. ZERO MEMORY  
5. PHOTO SEARCH  
6. A.DUB  
16. X2  
7.  
(FF)  
15. DATE/TIME  
14.  
(SLOW)  
8.  
9.  
(REW)  
(PLAY)  
13. (STILL)  
12. (STOP)  
11. F. ADV  
10. Direction  
1. PHOTO  
10. Direction (  
,
) (see page 73)  
2. START/STOP  
11. F. ADV (see page 74)  
3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)  
4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 75)  
5. PHOTO Search (see page 69)  
6. A.DUB (see page 67)  
12.  
13.  
14.  
(STOP)  
(STILL)  
(SLOW) (see page 73)  
15. DATE/TIME  
16. X2 (see page 74)  
17. Zoom  
7.  
8.  
9.  
(FF)  
(REW)  
(PLAY)  
18. Display  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)  
1. Battery level (see page 26)  
2. Easy mode (see pages 63)  
3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 49)  
4. Program AE (see page 43)  
5. White Balance mode (see page 45)  
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 65)  
7. Manual focus (see page 64)  
8. EXPOSURE and Shutter speed (see page 61)  
9. Zoom position (see page 46)  
10.Memory Mix (see page 51)  
11. DATE/TIME (see page 57)  
OSD in CAMERA mode  
23  
22 21  
20  
19  
REC  
1
18  
17  
M
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0
:
0
0
:
0
0
EASY  
2
3
4
MIRROR  
5
5
min  
16  
28  
15  
14  
13  
12  
29  
TAPE  
!
BLC  
6
1
6
bit  
5
10  
7
M.OVERLAP  
MF  
SHUTTER  
EXPOSURE  
10  
10  
:
00 PM  
S1/30  
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2
0
0
4
11  
30  
ZOOM  
EXPOSURE  
SHUTTER  
9
8
12.USB (see page 78)  
13.WL. REMOTE (see page 39)  
14.WIND CUT (see page 56)  
15.Audio recording mode (see page 55)  
16.Zero memory indicator (see page 75)  
17.Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)  
18.Tape Counter  
OSD in PLAYER mode  
21 20  
19  
SOUND  
[
2
]
M
-
0
:
0
0
:
0
0
25  
5
5
min  
27  
28  
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19.Operating mode  
1
6
bit  
20.Record speed mode  
DV  
26  
21.PHOTO mode  
10  
10  
:
00 PM  
J
A
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,
2
0
0
4
22.Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)  
23.EIS (see page 48)  
VOL.  
[
1
1
]
11  
24  
24.Volume control (see page 35)  
25.Audio playback channel (see page 68)  
26.DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (see page 77)  
27.DEW (see page 7)  
28.Message Line  
29.FLASH mode (see page 53)  
30.SLOW SHUTTER (see page 62)  
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder  
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes)  
A. Folder number-file number (see page 83)  
B. Image counter  
OSD in M.REC mode  
- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.  
C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator  
D. Image recording and loading indicator  
E. Photo Quality (see page 84)  
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 97)  
G. Print Mark (see page 96)  
H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 95)  
E
D
C
B
L
[2  
2
/
2
0
0
]
SF  
3
2
0
0
2
min  
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H
J
K
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MF  
1
2
:
0
0
A
M
4
I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 86)  
J. Image Size (see page 85)  
J
A
N
.
10  
,
2
0
0
K. Continuous Shot (see page 87)  
L. Remaining Memory (MJPEG)  
OSD in M.PLAY mode  
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)  
H
G
F
G
Turning OSD on/off  
0
0
1
SLIDE  
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel.  
- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.  
- When you turn the OSD off,  
[2  
2
/
2
4
0]  
1152  
X
864  
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MEMORY STICK  
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In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the  
OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF. A key input will be displayed for 3 seconds  
then turn off.  
1
.
2
:
0
0
A
M
1
0
0
-
0
0
0
1
J
A
N
10  
,
2
0
0
4
A
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  
G
- 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 57)  
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 59)  
(only in CAMERA/M.REC mode)  
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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  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
ZERO  
DISPLAY  
DATE/  
SELF  
TIMER MEMORY TIME  
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins  
automatically in 10 seconds.  
PHOTO  
SLOW  
X2  
SEARCH A.DUB  
Self  
Timer  
F.ADV  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD.  
3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.  
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-
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.  
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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.  
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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 type CR2025.  
1. Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder.  
2. Position the Lithium cell in the holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face  
outward.  
3. Close the lithium battery cover.  
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The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.  
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.  
Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.  
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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 :  
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Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.  
Press the Zoom and START/STOP buttons without having to change the position of your hand.  
Hand strap  
a
b
c
a. Pull and Open the Hand Strap  
cover to release the Hand Strap.  
b. Adjust its length and stick it back  
onto the Hand Strap cover.  
c. Close the Hand Strap cover  
again.  
Shoulder Strap  
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2
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.  
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2
3
4
Attaching the Lens Cover  
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Preparation  
Connecting a Power Source  
There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.  
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-
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.  
Power Switch  
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You must use the AA-E8 type AC Power adapter.  
The plug and wall socket type may differ according to  
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your resident country.  
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the  
camcorder.  
4. Set the camcorder to the desired mode by holding down the  
tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or  
PLAYER mode.  
< PLAYER mode >  
< CAMERA 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.  
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Preparation  
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
✤
The amount of continuous recording time available depends on  
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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 Ion 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.  
Power Switch  
4. Turn the power switch to off, and the charging indicator will  
start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.  
Blinking time  
Charging rate  
Less than 50%  
Once per second  
Twice per second  
50% ~ 75%  
75% ~ 90%  
90 ~ 100%  
Three times per second  
Blinking stops and stays on  
On for a second and  
off for a second  
Error - Reset the battery pack and  
the DC cable  
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5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the  
camcorder.  
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Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the  
camcorder.  
Notes  
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The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.  
To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged.  
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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.  
Time  
Continuous recording time  
Charging  
time  
Battery  
LCD ON  
VIEWFINDER ON  
Approx.  
1hr 40min  
Approx.  
1hr 20min  
Approx.  
2hr  
SB-LS110  
Approx.  
3hr 30min  
Approx.  
3hr  
Approx.  
4hr 10min  
SB-LS220  
Notes  
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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.  
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Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example).  
Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack.  
Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire  
and overheating.  
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Battery level display  
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The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.  
a
b
c
a. Fully charged  
b. 20~40% used  
c. 40~80% used  
d. 80~95% used  
d
e
e. Completely used (flickers)  
(The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)  
✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time.  
✤ The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.  
The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment.  
The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C).  
As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery  
time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording time given in these instructions.  
✤ The gray bar shown here to indicate battery level, is actually white in the LCD (or viewfinder). For example, on the LCD  
(or viewfinder), "a" (full) will be displayed as a full white bar, and "e" (empty) will be displayed as a battery outline with the  
background image behind it.  
Tips for Battery Identification  
A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been  
charged or not.  
Two colors are provided (red and gray). You may choose which one indicates charged and  
which indicates discharged.  
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The charge mark setting does not affect the battery's charge status.  
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Preparation  
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette  
✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.  
This may cause a malfunction.  
✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.  
1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the  
cassette door.  
1
3
2
4
-
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”.  
-
push  
Note  
a. SAVE  
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  
•
a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.  
b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.  
c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.  
d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.  
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Basic Recording  
Making your First Recording  
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)  
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)  
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4
2
3
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Insert a cassette. (see page 27)  
2. Remove the LENS COVER.  
3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.  
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Open the LCD monitor.  
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Set the mode switch to the TAPE position.  
Make sure that STBY is displayed.  
If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and  
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PROTECTION! will be displayed.  
Make sure the image you want to record appears in the  
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LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough  
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remaining power for your expected recording time.  
4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.  
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REC is displayed in the LCD.  
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.  
STBY is displayed in the LCD.  
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Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE  
✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.  
✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
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The menu list will appear.  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
CLOCK SET  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUT. SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
3. Select LANGUAGE from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the LANGUAGE and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the OSD LANGUAGE.  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMONSTRATION  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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The OSD changes to the selected language.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
Note  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
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“LANGUAGE” is always indicated in ENGLISH.  
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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 CAMERA.  
This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.  
Record Search (REC SEARCH)  
✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.  
REC SEARCH -- enables you to play the recording backwards and REC SEARCH +  
enables you to play it forwards, for as long as you keep each button pressed down.  
REC SEARCH  
✤ 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.  
REC SEARCH  
Note  
Mosaic shaped picture distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode.  
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Basic Recording  
Hints for Stable Image Recording  
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While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.  
Fix the LENS cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22)  
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Recording with the LCD monitor  
1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.  
2. Place your right elbow against your side.  
3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it.  
Do not 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 greater stability.  
Do not forget to breathe gently.  
5. Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine 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 greater stability.  
Do not forget to breathe gently.  
5. To view an object through the viewfinder, pull it out until you hear the ‘click’ sound.  
Excessive force may cause damage to the viewfinder.  
6. Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.  
7. Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.  
8. Whenever possible, use a tripod.  
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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 ;  
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BRIGHT SELECT  
BRIGHT ADJUST  
COLOR ADJUST  
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1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position.  
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In the PLAYER mode, you may only setup the LCD  
while the tape is playing.  
2. Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches on.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAM MODE  
VIEWER SET  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE / TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
4. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that VIEWER is highlighted  
and then push the MENU SELECTOR.  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE/TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
5. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted.  
6. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
CAM MODE  
VIEWER SET  
7. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item  
LCD ADJUST  
you want to adjust (BRIGHT SELECT, BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOR ADJUST).  
BRIGHT SELECT  
BRIGHT ADJUST  
COLOR ADJUST  
NORMAL  
[ 1 8 ]  
[ 1 8 ]  
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8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again.  
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You may select NORMAL, SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting.  
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.  
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9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.  
Using the VIEWFINDER  
✤ In the PLAYER mode, the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed.  
✤ In the CAMERA mode, the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed or rotated counterclockwise 180°.  
Adjusting the Focus  
Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture.  
(refer to figure )  
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Basic Recording  
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD  
✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.  
✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.  
1. Set the mode switch to TAPE.  
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2
2. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.  
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A confirmation sound beeps.  
3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27)  
4. Open the LCD screen.  
Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary.  
5. Press the  
(REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.  
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The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete.  
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6. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.  
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You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD.  
To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button.  
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(see page 71)  
Various functions are available in PLAYER mode. (see page 73)  
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Adjusting the LCD during PLAY  
✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.  
✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 32)  
Controlling Sound from the Speaker  
The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only.  
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When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in  
Speaker.  
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Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.  
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.  
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3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the  
volume.  
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Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19.  
If you close the LCD while playing, you will not hear sound from the speaker.  
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Use of various Functions  
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Setting menu items  
Available mode  
PLAYER M.REC  
SUB MENU  
MENU  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
M.PLAY  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMONSTRATION  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D. ZOOM  
CAMERA  
✔
✔
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
A/V  
REC MODE  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
MEMORY  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
FILE NO.  
✔
✔
DELETE  
FORMAT  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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LCD ADJUST  
DATE/TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
VIEWER  
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Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode  
1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting.  
2. Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the right side panel to select and activate the item.  
3. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button.  
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Availability of functions in each mode  
Digital  
special  
effects  
Requested  
Mode  
Digital functions  
D.ZOOM  
O
Operating  
Mode  
PHOTO  
(TAPE)  
SLOW  
EIS  
SHUTTER  
O
O
O
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✕
EIS  
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O
✕
✕
O
O
D.ZOOM  
PHOTO  
✕
✕
O
✕
O
O
SLOW SHUTTER  
Digital Special Effects  
✕
O : The requested function will work in this operating mode.  
✕ : You can not change the requested mode.  
: The operating function will be released and the requested one will work.  
* : The operating function will be released and the requested one will work.  
(the data during the operating mode will be backed up)  
Notes  
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When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an  
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CLOCK SET  
✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.  
✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape.  
Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
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The menu list will appear.  
CLOCK SET  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUT. SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
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.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
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A blinking item indicates the item to be changed. The year will blink first.  
CLOCK SET  
SET TIME!  
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5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the year setting.  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
6. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
DEMONSTRATION  
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The month will blink.  
7. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the month setting.  
8. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
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The day will blink.  
9. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure for setting  
the year and month.  
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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.  
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WL. REMOTE  
✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.  
✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
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The menu list will appear.  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
CLOCK SET  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUT. SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
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.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMONSTRATION  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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3 seconds and disappear on the LCD.  
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BEEP SOUND  
✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.  
✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function.  
Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
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The menu list will appear.  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY SHUT SOUND  
VIEWER  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
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.  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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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  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMONSTRATION  
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automatically set to OFF so you can’t hear it any longer.  
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5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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SHUTTER SOUND  
✤ You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO function is working.  
✤ Sets the SHUTTER SOUND On/Off when using the DSC feature.  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
M.REC MODE  
INITIAL CLOCK SET  
CAMERA  
A/V  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
MEMORY SHUT.SOUND  
VIEWER  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
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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 SET  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
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DEMONSTRATION  
✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use  
them more easily.  
✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.  
✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode is switched OFF.  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
CAM MODE  
(The mode switch must be in the TAPE position.)  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
CLOCK SET  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUT. SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
2. Press the MENU button.  
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The menu list will appear.  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
5. To activate the DEMONSTRATION, set DEMONSTRATION ON.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
WL.REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
SHUTTER SOUND  
LANGUAGE  
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Press the MENU button to quit the menu.  
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The demonstration will begin.  
DEMONSTRATION  
6. To end the DEMONSTRATION, set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF.  
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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 CAMERA mode (no tape is inserted in the camcorder).  
If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY Q) during the DEMONSTRATION mode, the DEMONSTRATION  
stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.  
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PROGRAM AE  
✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions.  
✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field.  
I AUTO mode  
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Automatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background.  
To be used in normal conditions.  
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.  
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For recording people or objects moving quickly.  
I PORTRAIT mode (  
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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.  
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For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.  
I SAND/SNOW mode (  
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For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow.  
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For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.  
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Setting the PROGRAM AE  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
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The menu list will appear.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
MEMORY D.ZOOM  
VIEWER  
EIS  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU  
SELECTOR.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu.  
CAM MODE  
CAM MODE  
4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.  
CAMERA SET  
CAMERA SET  
PROGRAM AE  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
AUTO  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE  
mode.  
EIS  
SPORTS  
PORTRAIT  
SPOTLIGHT  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
SAND  
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SNOW  
HIGH S. SPEED  
6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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The PROGRAM AE function will not operate in EASY mode.  
When recording with a PROGRAM AE mode, the Flash function does not work.  
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WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)  
✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.  
✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording  
condition.  
✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image color.  
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AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.  
HOLD ( ) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.  
INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.  
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Under halogen or studio/video lighting  
Subject is of one dominant color  
Close ups  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
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OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambient  
light.  
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MEMORY D.ZOOM  
VIEWER  
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
In daylight, especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color.  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
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CAMERA SET  
The menu list will appear.  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu.  
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the WHITE BALANCE mode.  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode.  
CAM MODE  
7. To exit, press the MENU button.  
CAMERA SET  
WHT. BALANCE  
AUTO  
HOLD  
INDOOR  
OUTDOOR  
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The WHT.BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode.  
Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.  
Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.  
During normal outdoor recording, setting to AUTO may provide better results.  
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Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM  
✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.  
Zooming In and Out  
✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.  
For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.  
✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.  
✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking  
results and a reduction of battery usage time.  
1-1  
1-2  
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.  
TELE  
2. T(Telephoto) side:  
Subject appears closer.  
3. W(Wide angle) side:  
Subject appears farther away.  
WIDE  
Note  
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.  
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Digital Zoom  
✤ Camera is capable of 12x optical zoom.  
✤ Zooming more than 12x is performed digitally.  
✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.  
✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 48)  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
MEMORY D.ZOOM  
VIEWER  
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
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The menu list will appear.  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select D.ZOOM from the submenu.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
EIS  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, 900x digital zoom function or to turn  
the feature OFF.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
D
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ZOOM  
100x  
200x  
400x  
900x  
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EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)  
✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ EIS (Electronic 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:  
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Recording with the zoom  
Recording a small object close-up  
Recording and walking at the same time  
Recording through the window of a vehicle  
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CAM MODE  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
2. Press the MENU button.  
MEMORY D.ZOOM  
VIEWER  
EIS  
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The menu list will appear.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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The sub menu list will appear.  
CAM MODE  
4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the EIS function, push the MENU SELECTOR.  
CAMERA SET  
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The EIS menu is changed to ON.  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
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If you do not want to use the EIS function, set the EIS menu to OFF.  
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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It is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod.  
If you use the EIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate.  
While setting the EIS to ON, the WIDE [16:9], STROBE (DSE function) mode do not work.  
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DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT  
✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects.  
✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.  
✤ There are 8 DSE modes.  
a. ART mode  
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This mode gives the images a coarse effect.  
b. MOSAIC mode  
This 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. WIDE [16:9] mode  
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Produce images in the WIDE [16:9] format for playback on wide screen TVs.  
h. STROBE mode  
This effect converts on-screen action to a series of still images, giving an effect similar  
to slow-motion.  
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Selecting an effect  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
2. Press the MENU button.  
MEMORY D.ZOOM  
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VIEWER  
EIS  
The menu list will appear.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
EIS  
6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode.  
7. To exit, press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
DSE SELECT  
ART  
MOSAIC  
SEPIA  
NEGA  
MIRROR  
BLK&WHT  
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The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.  
While setting the WIDE [16:9] or STROBE to ON, the EIS function does not work.  
CAMERA SET  
DSE SELECT  
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MEMORY MIX  
✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving images you are  
recording.  
✤ You can record the superimposed images on a tape.  
✤ Select from 4 types of Memory Mix effects:  
I M. CHROMA (Memory chroma key)  
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You can swap a blue area of a still image such as a picture frame with  
a moving image.  
I M.LUMI (Memory luminance key)  
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You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration  
or title with a moving image.  
Make your own title or illustration by drawing or writing on a white piece of  
paper. Adjust the mix level in the light area of the still image.  
I C. LUMI (Camera luminance key)  
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Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which  
becomes its background.  
Shoot the subject against a brighter background.  
The brighter area of the moving image will be a swapped with a still image.  
I M.OVERLAP (Memory overlap)  
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You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the  
Memory Stick.  
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Recording Superimposed images on a tape  
✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.  
✤ Insert a Memory Stick with still images recorded into your camcorder.  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
MEMORY D.ZOOM  
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The menu list will appear.  
VIEWER  
EIS  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select MEMORY MIX from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the desired MEMORY MIX mode and push the  
MENU SELECTOR.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
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PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
Your currently recording image is combined with the last recorded image.  
EIS  
6. Press the  
(REV)/  
(FWD) buttons to select the still image you want to superimpose.  
DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
7. Move the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the mix level.  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the MEMORY MIX mode.  
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CAM MODE  
8. To exit, press the MENU button.  
CAMERA SET  
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Your selected MEMORY MIX mode is flashed in the display.  
MEMORY MIX  
9. Press the MEMORY MIX button.  
M.CHROMA  
M.LUMI  
C.LUMI  
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The still image is superimposed on the moving image.  
M.OVERLAP  
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Each time you press the MEMORY MIX button, your selection is activated  
(display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).  
10.Press the START/STOP button to start recording.  
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The superimposed images are recorded onto the tape.  
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Using the Built - in Flash  
✤ You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash, whether they are night  
scenes, indoors or in other dark places.  
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OFF : The flash does not fire.  
(Auto): The flash comes on depending on the brightness of the subject.  
(Flash on): The flash comes on regardless of the brightness of the subject.  
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FLASH SELECT  
CAM MODE  
✤ The FLASH SELECT function works in CAMERA and M.REC mode.  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode or M.REC mode.  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
2. Press the MENU button.  
EIS  
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DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
The menu list will appear  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select FLASH SELECT from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the FLASH SELECT mode.  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the FLASH SELECT mode.  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
PROGRAM AE  
WHT. BALANCE  
D.ZOOM  
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Warning!  
Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.  
Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.  
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DSE SELECT  
MEMORY MIX  
FLASH SELECT  
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SHUTTER, CONTINUOUS SHOT, MEMORY MIX  
CAM MODE  
CAMERA SET  
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FLASH SELECT  
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If the flash is forced to fire (Flash on) in a bright location, the flash effect may not be seen  
on the recorded picture.  
When  
AUTO  
FLASH ON  
RED EYE REDUCTION  
(Red-eye reduction auto) is set, the flash fires twice-once to perform red-eye reduction  
and the second for taking the main picture. There is approximately a 1.5 second gap  
between flashes.  
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REC MODE  
✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.  
✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.  
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LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.  
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1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
REC MODE  
MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH  
VIEWER  
COPY  
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The menu list will appear.  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
CAM MODE  
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The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press.  
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REC MODE  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tape recorded on this camcorder.  
Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.  
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.  
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✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes.  
✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit)  
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The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.  
Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.  
16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.  
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CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
REC MODE  
MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH  
VIEWER  
COPY  
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The menu list will appear.  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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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.  
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SET  
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PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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WIND CUT  
✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes.  
✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.  
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1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
REC MODE  
MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH  
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COPY  
The menu list will appear.  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select WIND CUT from submenu.  
CAM MODE  
SET  
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5. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.  
REC MODE  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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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.  
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DATE/TIME  
✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.  
✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
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The menu list will appear.  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME.  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE / TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the DATE/TIME.  
CAM MODE  
VIEWER SET  
5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE/TIME mode.  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE / TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
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DATE only  
TIME only  
DATE & TIME  
CAM MODE  
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To return to the previous menu, highlight the DATE/TIME in the middle of the menu and  
push the MENU SELECTOR.  
VIEWER SET  
DATE / TIME  
6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
Notes  
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TIME  
DATE&TIME  
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The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button.  
The DATE/TIME will read “- - -” in the following conditions.  
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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.  
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See CLOCK SET on page 38.  
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TV DISPLAY  
✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.  
✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).  
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OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder.  
ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder and TV.  
Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the  
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LCD/Viewfinder/TV.  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
CAM MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
MEMORY  
VIEWER  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE / TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
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The menu list will appear.  
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
4. Select the TV DISPLAY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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The DISPLAY mode switches between ON/OFF with each push.  
VIEWER SET  
LCD ADJUST  
DATE / TIME  
TV DISPLAY  
5. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu)  
✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.  
✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR.  
This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus.  
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MIRROR  
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order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF.  
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Each time you select WL.REMOTE and push the MENU SELECTOR, the WL.REMOTE is  
switched to either enabled ( ) or disabled ( ).  
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Each time you select EIS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the EIS icon is displayed or set to OFF.  
I DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 49)  
Each time you select DSE and push the MENU SELECTOR, the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF.  
DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu.  
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Each time you select PROGRAM AE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between the preset PROGRAM  
AE values and AUTO. You can’t choose between Auto and PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in  
the regular menu.  
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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.  
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Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or  
Auto Focus ( ).  
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You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting (  
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For more information, see the next page.  
Setting the Quick menu  
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push  
the MENU SELECTOR to change the values.  
EIS  
Notes  
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Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode.  
If you are using the M.FOCUS(MF) function,  
you cannot use the Quick menu.  
If you want to use the Quick menu  
function, release the M.FOCUS(MF) mode.  
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FOCUS  
SHUTTTER  
EXPOSURE  
MF  
WL.REMOTE  
DATE/TIME  
SHUTTER  
EXPOSURE  
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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE  
✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA/M.REC mode.  
✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.  
✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode or M.REC mode.  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon(  
) on, and then push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.  
Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR.  
SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.  
Only SHUTTER SPEED up to 1/250 are available when using a M.REC mode.  
EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29.  
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3. To exit from the setting screen, select the icon(  
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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  
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If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with shutter speed and  
exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.  
If you manually change the shutter speed and exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected, the manual changes  
will be applied first.  
Images may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set.  
The camcorder returns to auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER  
modes.  
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When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.  
When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED or EXPOSURE, the Flash function does not work.  
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SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed)  
✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button.  
3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to  
S1/30, S1/15, S1/8, off.  
SLOW SHUTTER  
4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.  
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When using "SLOW SHUTTER" the image takes on a slow-motion like effect.  
The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode.  
While using the SLOW SHUTTER function, you cannot use the following functions:  
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When using “SLOW SHUTTER” function, the focus is adjusted slowly and sometimes the white dots will appear on the  
screen, this is not a fault.  
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EASY Mode (for Beginners)  
✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video recordings.  
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The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.  
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
2. By pressing the EASY Q button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording  
EASY  
settings will be set to the following basic modes:  
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Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and EIS (  
) will be displayed.  
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The word “EASY.Q” will appear on the LCD at the same time.  
STBY  
However, the DATE/TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set. (see page 57)  
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3. Press START/STOP to start recording.  
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Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.  
The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode.  
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If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off.  
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The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is removed from the camcorder and therefore must be reset  
when a battery pack has been replaced.  
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AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus)  
✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.  
✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you  
to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.  
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic  
focusing difficult and/or unreliable.  
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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.  
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a. A picture containing several 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 CAMERA mode or M.REC mode.  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then  
push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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4. To return to AF (Auto Focus:  
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M.FOCUS  
M. FOCUS  
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BLC (Back Light Compensation)  
* BLC off  
* BLC on  
✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.  
✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:  
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The subject is in front of a window.  
The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and  
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is placed against a bright background; the person’s face 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.  
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1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode or M.REC mode.  
2. Press the BLC button.  
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BLC enhances the subject.  
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Fade In and Out  
✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.  
✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or  
fading out at the end of a sequence.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
To Start Recording  
FADE  
1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.  
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The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).  
2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release  
REC  
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the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture and sound  
➔
gradually appear (fade in).  
REC  
0:00:15  
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)  
FADE  
3. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the FADE button.  
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The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).  
4. When the picture has disappeared,  
STBY  
0:00:20  
press the START/STOP button to stop recording.  
➔
Hold down the FADE button  
a. FADE OUT  
Gradual disappearance  
a. FADE OUT  
(Approx. 4 seconds)  
b. FADE IN  
Gradual appearance  
b. FADE IN  
Release the FADE button  
(Approx. 4 seconds)  
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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.  
MIC  
A/V  
Dubbing sound  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode.  
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If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the  
external MIC input jack on the camcorder.  
2. Press the  
be dubbed.  
(PLAY/STILL) button and find the time frame of the scene to  
3. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.  
4. Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control.  
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A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD.  
The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing.  
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(PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.  
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Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.  
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You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape.  
When adding sound using the built-in microphone, make sure not to connect any cables to the camcorder.  
You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode.  
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Dubbed audio Playback  
PLAYER MODE  
SET  
1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER mode.  
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2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V.  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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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-menu.  
PLAYER MODE  
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SET  
AUDIO SELECT  
6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the AUDIO playback channel.  
SOUND  
SOUND  
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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.  
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PHOTO Image Recording  
1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.  
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The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.  
If you do not wish to record, release the button.  
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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  
INITIAL  
1. Press the MENU button.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
REC MODE  
MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH  
(or press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control.)  
VIEWER  
COPY  
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AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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The MENU list will appear.  
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V.  
3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
PLAYER MODE  
SET  
A /  
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REC MODE  
4. Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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5. Search the PHOTO using the  
(FF) and  
(REW) buttons.  
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After completing the search, the camcorder displays the still image.  
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Advanced Recording  
Various Recording Techniques  
✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.  
Note  
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.  
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2. Downward recording.  
Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen.  
3. Upward recording.  
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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.  
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the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.  
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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  
S-VIDEO input  
Video input-Yellow  
1. Connect the camcorder and TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable.  
Audio input  
(left)-White  
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The yellow plug : Video  
The white plug : Audio(L)  
Camcorder  
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Audio input  
(right)-Red  
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MIC  
A/V  
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A/V  
The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only  
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(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.  
DC IN  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
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.  
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4. Play the tape back.  
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Use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have an S-VIDEO connector on your TV.  
If you use an S-VIDEO cable, you will need to connect an audio cable.  
If you connect the cable to the Audio/Video Jack, you will not hear sound from the Camcorder’s speaker.  
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Playback  
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks  
✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.  
1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable.  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VCR  
AUDIO(L)  
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The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono  
AUDIO(R)  
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MIC  
A/V  
A/V  
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The red plug : Audio(R)  
DC IN  
S-VIDEO  
TV  
2. Connect a TV to the VCR.  
S-VIDEO  
CAMCORDER  
3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode.  
4. Turn on both the TV and VCR.  
ANTENNA  
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Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.  
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Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.  
5. Play the tape back.  
Playback  
✤ You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode.  
1. Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Insert the tape you wish to play back.  
3. Using the  
(FF) and  
(REW) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back.  
4. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
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The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.  
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If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically.  
Note  
The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.  
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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 3 minutes.  
Playback pause  
✤ Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.  
REC SEARCH  
FADE  
BLC  
✤ To resume playback, press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
EASY  
MULTI DISP.  
REV  
FWD  
Picture search (Forward/Reverse)  
✤ Press the  
To resume normal playback, press the  
✤ Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) buttons during Playback or Still mode.  
(FF) or  
(REW) buttons once during Playback or Still mode.  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
To resume normal playback, release the button.  
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse)  
✤ Forward Slow Playback  
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Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback.  
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To resume normal playback, press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
✤ Reverse Slow Playback  
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( ) button during Forward Slow Play back.  
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To resume forward slow playback, press the  
To resume normal playback, press the  
(+) button.  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
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Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)  
G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode.  
The F.ADV function works in still mode only.  
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(PLAY/STILL) button.  
✤ Forward frame advance  
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✤ Reverse frame advance  
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( ) button on the remote control to change the direction in  
F.ADV mode.  
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Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.  
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse)  
✤ Forward X2 Playback  
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To resume normal playback, press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
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✤ Reverse X2 Playback  
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( ) button during during Forward X2 Playback  
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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.  
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Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the playback modes if you are using a  
tape recorded in LP.  
Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.  
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Playback  
ZERO MEMORY  
✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.  
✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.  
1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to  
return to.  
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The time code changes to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the  
(Zero memory indicator).  
0:00:00  
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2. Finding the zero position.  
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When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.  
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When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the  
The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.  
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(REW) button.  
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3. The tape counter with the  
to the time code.  
(Zero memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter changes  
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In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically:  
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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.  
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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer  
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections  
Connecting to a DV device  
✤ Connecting with other standard DV products.  
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A standard DV connection is quite simple.  
If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using an IEEE cable.  
!!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.  
✤ With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format, allowing high quality images  
to be transferred.  
Connecting to a PC  
✤ If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE 1394 add-on card onto the PC. (not supplied)  
✤ The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC.  
Notes  
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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 transmit data from the camcorder to PC, PC function button is not available in M.PLAY mode.  
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Do not use the camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off.  
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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer  
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System requirements  
CPU : faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible.  
Operating system : Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2)  
Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM  
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IEEE1394 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 jack of the camcorder  
to the DV jack of the other DV device.  
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Make sure that  
(DV IN) appears on the screen.  
USB  
DV  
3. Press the START/STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode.  
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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.  
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If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the START/STOP  
button again.  
6. To stop recording, press the  
(STOP) button.  
Notes  
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When using this camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven, however recorded  
pictures will not be affected.  
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USB interface  
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Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection  
✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB  
connection.  
✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection.  
✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.  
System Requirements  
CPU : Intel® Pentium III™ 450MHz processor compatible or better  
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Operating system : Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP  
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RAM : 128 MB or more  
CD-ROM: 4x CD-ROM drive  
VIDEO : 65,000-color or better video display card  
Available USB port  
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Hard Disc : 4GB (8GB recommended)  
Notes  
Intel® Pentium III™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.  
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Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft® Corporation.  
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All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.  
Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above.  
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USB interface  
Installing DVC Media 6.1 Software  
✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software.  
✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.  
Software installation  
1.  
1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive.  
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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.  
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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. (The software  
automatically check and install the driver which the PC is needed)  
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DVC Driver: USB PC CAMERA Driver (Capture driver, Twain driver)  
DVC Media 6.1: PC Application software  
Photo Editor: Editing Software  
MS Formatter: Using when you format Memory Stick on your PC  
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Using the “PC camera” function  
✤ You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA.  
It is possible to use your camcorder with Web sites that require video & chat functions.  
✤ When you connect to a Web site that can provide video and chat functions, you can use your camcorder for such  
functions.  
✤ Using the camcorder with PC installed Net-meeting software, you can conduct video conference.  
✤ The screen size of PC CAMERA is 160 ✕ 120 Pixel. (320 ✕ 240)  
1. Set the mode switch to Tape or Memory Stick, set the power switch to CAMERA.  
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your  
computer.  
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DVC Media 6.1 User’s Manual is included on the accompanying CD in Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF).  
The user’s manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is  
a freeware product of Adobe Systems, Inc.)  
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USB interface  
Connecting to a PC  
1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.  
USB Cable  
DV  
SB  
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2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the  
camcorder. (USB jack)  
3. Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC.  
If the PC has no Line input jack, connect the audio cable to the MIC input  
jack. There is a possibility you’ll here some audio noise if you use the MIC  
jack.  
USB AUDIO Cable  
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If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the  
data may be corrupted.  
If 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.  
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DV (IEEE1394) connection is encouraged for higher quality image transmission.  
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Digital Still Camera mode  
MEMORY STICK  
✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera.  
Memory Stick Functions  
✤ Recording still images and MJPEG movie  
✤ Viewing still images and MJPEG movie  
Terminal  
Protection  
tab  
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Slide show  
Multi display  
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✤ Protecting images against accidental erasure  
✤ Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick  
✤ Print marking still images  
✤ Formatting a Memory Stick  
Notes  
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You can use most of the camera’s functions when recording to the Memory Stick.  
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“
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While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick.  
Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data corruption.  
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“Memory Stick” and  
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.  
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“Memory Stick PRO” can not be used with this unit.  
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Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick  
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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.  
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Ejecting the Memory Stick  
1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.  
2. Push the Memory Stick, it will move 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.  
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Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing or formatting.  
Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick to avoid losing data.  
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Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick.  
Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick.  
After pulling the Memory Stick out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock.  
The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair.  
Save important images separately.  
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Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.  
If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the  
are not available in M.PLAY mode.  
(FWD),  
(REV), (STOP), S.SHOW, MULTI-DISPLAY buttons  
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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  
DCIM  
100 SSDVC  
in MJPEG file format on the Memory Stick.  
✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder.  
DCAM 0001  
DCAM 0002  
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101SSDVC  
Memory Stick.  
*M. PLAY  
Image Format  
000-0000  
✤ Still image  
File number  
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Images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.  
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The number of pixels are 1152 ✕ 864, 576 ✕ 432 in each mode.  
Folder number  
✤ Moving Image  
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Images are compressed in MJPEG (Motion Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.  
The number of pixels are 320 ✕ 240, 160 ✕ 120 in each mode.  
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Selecting the CAMCORDER mode  
✤ You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC).  
✤ You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position to use  
this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera.  
: M.REC  
mode  
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M.REC mode (Memory RECORD mode)  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
M.PLAY mode (Memory PLAYBACK mode)  
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2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.  
: M.PLAY  
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Digital Still Camera mode  
Selecting the image quality  
✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.  
Select the photo quality  
M.REC MODE  
INITIAL  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
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4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
M.REC MODE  
MEMORY SET  
M.REC MODE  
6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the  
submenu.  
MEMORY SET  
PHOTO QUALITY  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
1152X864  
320X240  
7. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
SUPER FINE  
FINE  
NORMAL  
000  
8. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the image quality.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
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If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR,  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
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9. To exit, press the MENU button.  
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QUALITY  
Still Image Size  
8MB  
16MB  
✕
1152 864  
Approx.12  
Approx.49  
Approx.24  
Approx.99  
SUPER FINE  
FINE  
✕
576 432  
✕
1152 864  
Approx.24  
Approx.99  
Approx.49  
Approx.198  
✕
576 432  
✕
1152 864  
Approx.49  
Approx.165  
Approx.99  
Approx.331  
NORMAL  
✕
576 432  
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Selecting the recording image size  
✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded.  
M.REC MODE  
INITIAL  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
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DELETE  
FORMAT  
4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
5. Select IMAGE SIZE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
M.REC MODE  
MEMORY SET  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
1152X864  
320X240  
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6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
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devices that do not support this image size.  
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Selecting the moving picture size  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.  
M.REC MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu.  
6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MJPEG SIZE.  
7. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
M.REC MODE  
MEMORY SET  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
1152X864  
320X240  
000  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
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The MJPEG SIZE toggles between 320 ✕ 240 - 160 ✕ 120 with each push.  
FORMAT  
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Maximum recording time of moving picture  
MJPEG SIZE  
Maximum recording time  
✕
320 240  
15 seconds  
60 seconds  
✕
160 120  
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Recording images continuously  
✤ You can record still images continuously.  
✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording.  
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Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in 1152 ✕ 864 size  
or 6 still images in 576 ✕ 432 size at about 0.07sec intervals.  
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HS) :  
Your camcorder records up to 9 still images in 576 ✕ 432 size  
at about 0.4sec intervals.  
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MULTI SCENE (  
6,  
9) : Your camcorder records 6 or 9  
still images at about 0.4sec intervals and displays the images on a single page  
divided into six or nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 576 ✕ 432 size.  
M.REC MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.  
3. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.  
4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CONTINUOUS SHOT in the submenu.  
5. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
M.REC MODE  
MEMORY SET  
6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the continuous shot.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the continuous shot.  
If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR, the  
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7. To exit, press the MENU button.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
Notes  
M.REC MODE  
MEMORY SET  
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CONTINUOUS SHOT  
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PHOTO button is pressed fully down.Release PHOTO button to STOP recording.  
NORMAL  
HIGH SPEED  
MULTI SCENE  
SPLIT  
SPLIT  
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Recording continues up to the 9 still images with 0.07 sec intervals when the  
PHOTO button is pressed fully down.  
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During recording images continuously mode, the flash does not work.  
The number of images you can record continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory  
stick.  
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Setting the File Number  
✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999.  
✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up  
continuously.  
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SERIES  
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Numbering remains in order between Memory Sticks, so that the first file number assigned on a new Memory Stick  
is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous Memory Stick.  
When the file number is set to SERIES, each image taken is assigned a different number, avoiding duplication of  
numbers. This is convenient when you want to manage your images on a PC.  
We recommend keeping the file numbers set to SERIES.  
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RESET  
When the Memory Stick is formatted, the file number resets to its default value (100-0001).  
If the Memory Stick already contains files, the next available number is assigned.  
M.PLAY MODE  
INITIAL  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER mode.  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
3. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.  
4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter submenu.  
M.PLAY MODE  
5. Select FILE NO. from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
MEMORY SET  
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PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
The FILE NO. toggles between SERIES and RESET with each push.  
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6. To exit, press the MENU button.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
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Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode.  
✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick.  
Recording images to a Memory Stick  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.  
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) flashes in the display as the camcorder adjusts the  
focus and is continuously displayed when the camcorder is ready to take the still image.  
If you do not wish to record, release the pressure from the button.  
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4. Press the PHOTO button fully down.  
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The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick.  
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While the camcorder is recording the still image, “  
” appears on the screen.  
PHOTO  
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The remote controller’s PHOTO button has no halfway setting.  
Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image.  
Do not turn the power off, eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack during recording.  
The Memory Stick or its data may be damaged.  
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Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.  
✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick.  
✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function.  
(see page 91)  
✤ The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made.  
✤ The image size of a still image recorded from cassette onto a Memory Stick will be  
640 ✕ 480.  
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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.  
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5. Press the PHOTO button fully down.  
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The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick.  
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While the camcorder is recording the still image, “  
” appears on the screen.  
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Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick  
✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick.  
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The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made.  
The image size of a still image copied from tape to Memory Stick will be 640 ✕ 480.  
Before operation  
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Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.  
Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.  
PLAYER MODE  
INITIAL  
1. Set the mode switch to TAPE.  
CAMERA  
A/V  
REC MODE  
MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH  
2. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
VIEWER  
COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
PLAYER MODE  
SET  
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5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
PHOTO SEARCH  
PHOTO COPY  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO SELECT  
WIND CUT  
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7. Press  
(STOP) button to stop copying.  
PHOTO COPY  
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MJPEG RECORDING  
✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick.  
Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK.  
1. Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder.  
2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.  
3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.  
4. Press the START/STOP button.  
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When MJPEG SIZE in the menu setting is set to 320 ✕ 240, the maximum recording  
time is 15 seconds. however, when MJPEG SIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 ✕ 120,  
the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.  
You can record a camera still image onto the memory stick by pressing the Photo button  
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instead of the START/STOP button.  
5. Press the START/STOP button to stop the recording.  
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The camcorder starts to write the moving picture to the Memory Stick when recording is finished.  
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While the camcorder is writing the moving picture, “  
” appears on the screen.  
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The moving picture images that you recorded are saved in *.avi file format on the  
Memory Stick.  
You can record the moving picture images as 320 ✕ 240 pixel or 160 ✕ 120 pixel.  
The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder.  
DCIM  
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DCAM 0001  
DCAM 0002  
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The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller and have less definition than those recorded on Tape.  
There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images, but it is not malfunction.  
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You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 6.1 using USB port on your PC.  
To view the MJPEG file on your PC use a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player.  
(DVC Media 6.1 is included in the supplied CD).  
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EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program AE, Digital Effect, Slow Shutter  
While you record in Memory Stick, do not turn the power off,  
eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack.  
The Memory Stick or its data maybe damaged.  
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Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer's camcorders.  
The MJPEG file recorded by another camcorder may not play on this camcorder.  
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Viewing Still images/Moving pictures  
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You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick.  
There are 3 ways to view recorded images.  
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Single images/Moving pictures  
Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.  
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Multi display : To view 6 images at once.  
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You cannot hear the sound.  
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To view a Single image  
still image  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
MJPEG  
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Playback time/  
Time of recorded  
picture  
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The last still image/moving picture recorded appears in the display.  
MJPEG Size  
File number  
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If there are no recorded still images/moving pictures on the Memory Stick,  
NO STORED PHOTO! and  
will display on the screen.  
3. Using the  
pictures.  
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(FWD) and  
(REV) buttons, search for the desired still images/moving  
To view the next still image/moving picture: press the  
(FWD) button.  
(REV) button.  
moving picture  
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To view the previous still image/moving picture: press the  
Pressing  
(FWD) when you are on the last still image/ moving picture will take you to  
the first still image and pressing  
(REV) when you are on the first still image/moving  
picture will take you to the last still image/moving picture.  
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Keep pressing  
(FWD) or  
(REV) to search for a still image/moving picture quickly.  
(PLAY/STILL) plays back the moving picture and will show  
Moving picture: Pressing  
first scene as a still image when playback ends.  
Pressing (PLAY/STILL) during playback will stop the moving picture and the  
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scene is shown as a still image. Pressing  
playback.  
(PLAY/STILL) again will restart the  
REC SEARCH  
FADE  
BLC  
EASY  
Notes  
MULTI DISP.  
REV  
FWD  
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It is possible that moving pictures that you recorded in the Memory Stick might not playback  
in other brands of camcorder.  
The MJPEG file recorded by another camcorder might not playback in this camcorder.  
Memory Sticks with large file sizes may take additional time to replay.  
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To view a slide show  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
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The last recorded still image/moving picture appears.  
3. Press the S.SHOW button.  
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All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each.  
MEMORY MIX  
S.SHOW  
4. To stop the slide show, press the S.SHOW button again.  
To view the Multi Display  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
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The last recorded still image/moving picture appears.  
3. To view six stored still image/moving pictures on single screen, press the MULTI DISP.  
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A selection mark (  
) appears under the still image/moving picture.  
Moving pictures will be displayed with the first scene as a still image,  
indicated by a picture mark ( ).  
Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a still image/moving picture.  
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REC SEARCH  
FADE  
BLC  
EASY  
MULTI DISP.  
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REV  
FWD  
To display the previous six images, press the  
To display the next six images, press the  
(REV).  
(FWD).  
4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI DISP. button again.  
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Marking still images for printing  
✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.  
✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF.  
✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK.  
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THIS FILE: You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD.  
ALL FILES: To print 1 copy each of all of the stored still images.  
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1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
M.PLAY MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
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The last recorded image appears.  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
3. Using the  
(FWD) and  
(REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.  
4. Press the MENU button.  
M.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
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The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.  
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6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT MARK, push the MENU SELECTOR.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
7. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU  
SELECTOR.  
M.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
PRINT MARK  
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8. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
THIS FILE  
ALL FILES  
NUM:000  
NUM:000  
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or 0.  
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You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.  
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Protection from accidental erasure  
✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental erasure.  
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If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased.  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.  
M.PLAY MODE  
INITIAL  
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The last recorded still image/moving picture appears.  
If there are no recorded still images/moving pictures on the Memory Stick,  
CAMERA  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
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MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
NO STORED PHOTO! and  
will display on the screen.  
DELETE  
3. Using the  
(FWD) and  
(REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture  
FORMAT  
that you want to protect.  
M.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
4. Press the MENU button.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
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The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
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.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
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THIS FILE : protects the currently selected file from erasure.  
PROTECT  
THIS FILE  
8. Using the  
(FWD) and  
(REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that you  
wish to protect.  
9. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
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Deleting Still images/Moving pictures  
✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick.  
✤ If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must first deactivate the image protection.  
✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered.  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
M.PLAY MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
A/V  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
3. Using the  
(FWD) and  
(REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that  
you want to delete.  
4. Press the MENU button.  
M.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
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The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.  
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6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DELETE and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
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DELETE  
Using the MENU SELECTOR, select either  
FORMAT  
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.  
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MEMORY SET  
DELETE  
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THIS FILE  
ALL FILES  
CANCEL  
7. A box will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the still image/moving picture.  
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Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the item.  
EXECUTE : deletes the selected still images/ moving pictures.  
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CANCEL : does not delete the selected still images/moving pictures and returns to  
the previous menu.  
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Digital Still Camera mode  
Formatting the Memory Stick  
✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all still images/moving pictures and options on the  
Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures.  
✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state.  
✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.  
Attention  
✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all still images/moving pictures will be erased completely and erased still  
images/moving pictures cannot be recovered.  
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.  
M.PLAY MODE  
INITIAL  
CAMERA  
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
A/V  
PHOTO QUALITY  
MEMORY IMAGE SIZE  
VIEWER  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTIN. SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
FILE NO.  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
3. Press the MENU button.  
4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.  
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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.  
M.PLAY MODE  
MEMORY SET  
PHOTO QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MJPEG SIZE  
CONTINUOUS SHOT  
PRINT MARK  
PROTECT  
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NO : To return to previous menu  
SERIES  
FILE NO.  
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DELETE  
FORMAT  
8. Push the MENU SELECTOR.  
9. To exit the menu, push the MENU button.  
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Maintenance  
After finishing a recording  
✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.  
✤ Leaving the Lithium Ion Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery.  
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1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.  
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Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.  
Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.  
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2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free  
environment.  
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3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode.  
4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.  
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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.  
(blue screen)  
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.  
2. Insert the cleaning tape.  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
(PLAY/STILL) button.  
(STOP) button after 10 seconds.  
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If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.  
If the problem continues, contact your local Samsung authorized service center.  
Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.  
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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  
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Color system  
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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.  
G 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.  
G NTSC-compatible Countries/Regions  
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.  
Note  
You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world.  
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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  
slow  
the battery pack is almost  
discharged.  
Change to a charged one.  
slow  
When the remaining time on the  
tape is about 2 minutes.  
Prepare a new one.  
TAPE END!  
TAPE END!  
TAPE!  
no  
the tape reached its end.  
Change to a new one.  
Insert a tape.  
slow  
slow  
there is no tape in camcorder.  
the tape is record protected.  
If you want to record,  
release the protection.  
PROTECTION!  
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slow  
slow  
the camcorder has some  
mechanical fault.  
1. Eject the tape.  
2. Set to OFF.  
3. Detach the battery.  
4. Reattach the battery.  
* If unresolved contact your  
local service representative.  
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.  
✤ If there is moisture inside the camcorder,  
(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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode  
Display  
Blinking  
Informs that...  
Action  
MEMORY STICK!  
slow  
There is no Memory stick  
in the camcorder.  
Insert a Memory Stick.  
MEMORY FULL!  
slow  
slow  
There is not enough  
memory to record.  
Change to a new Memory  
Stick. Erase recorded image.  
NO STORED  
PHOTO!  
There are no images  
recorded on the Memory  
Stick.  
Record new images.  
WRITE  
slow  
slow  
slow  
The Memory Stick is  
record protected.  
Release the write protect tab  
on the Memory Stick.  
PROTECT!  
PROTECT!  
When you try to delete to  
protected image.  
Cancel the protect of image.  
- Release the Memory Stick,  
and reinsert the Memory  
Stick.  
READ ERROR!  
The camera can not  
playback.  
- Format a Memory Stick or  
insert Memory Stick  
recorded on this  
camcorder.  
slow  
The camera can not  
record.  
WRITE ERROR!  
Format a Memory Stick or  
change to a new Memory  
Stick.  
slow  
slow  
slow  
slow  
The Memory Stick needs  
to format.  
NOT  
Format a Memory Stick.  
FORMATTED!  
When progressing FILE  
DELETE.  
NOW DELETE...  
NOW FORMAT...  
NOW COPY...  
Wait until Delete has finished.  
When progressing  
MEMORY FORMAT.  
Wait until formatting has  
finished.  
When progressing FILE  
COPY.  
Wait until copying has  
finished.  
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Troubleshooting  
✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter.  
camcorder on.  
START/STOP button  
does not operate  
while recording.  
Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.  
You have reached the end of the cassette.  
Check the record protection tab on the cassette.  
The camcorder goes  
off automatically.  
You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more  
than 5 minutes without using it.  
The battery pack is fully exhausted.  
The battery pack is  
quickly exhausted.  
The atmospheric temperature is too low.  
The battery pack has not been charged fully.  
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be  
recharged, Use another battery pack.  
When you see a blue The video heads may be dirty.  
screen during  
playback.  
Clean the head with a cleaning tape.  
A vertical strip  
appears on the  
screen when  
recording a dark  
background.  
The contrast between the subject and the background  
is too great for the camcorder to operate normally.  
Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or  
use the BLC function while you are recording brighter.  
The image in the  
viewfinder is blurred.  
The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.  
Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators  
displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus.  
Auto focus does not  
work.  
Check the M.FOCUS menu.  
Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.  
Play, FF or REW  
Check the POWER switch. Set the power switch to  
button does not work. PLAYER.  
You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.  
When you see a  
broken block image  
during the RECORD  
SEARCH.  
This is normal operation and it is not a failure or  
defect.  
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Specifications  
Model name: SCD903  
System  
Video signal  
NTSC  
Video recording system  
Audio recording system  
Usable cassette  
Tape speed  
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)  
F1.8 12x(Optical), 900x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens  
Ø30  
Tape recording time  
FF/REW time  
Image device  
Lens  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
Size/dot number  
LCD monitor Method  
Viewfinder  
2.5inchs 123k  
TFT LCD  
0.24" Color LCD  
Connectors  
Video output  
S-video output  
Audio output  
DV input/output  
USB output  
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  
External mic  
Ø3.5 stereo  
General  
Power source  
DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz  
5.6W(LCD), 4.4W (Viewfinder)  
Power source type  
Power consumption  
(Recording)  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
External dimension  
Weight  
Built-in MIC  
Remote control  
0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)  
-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)  
Length 126.7mm, Height 93.5mm, Width 75.4mm  
470g (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape)  
Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone  
Indoors: greater than 15m (straight line), Outdoors: about 5m (straight line)  
•
These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.  
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INDEX  
- A -  
- E -  
Accessories ................................................................................ 12  
AF/MF .......................................................................................... 64  
Audio dubbing ............................................................................. 67  
AUDIO MODE ............................................................................ 55  
AUDIO SELECT ......................................................................... 68  
EASY Mode ................................................................................ 63  
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ................................................ 48  
EXPOSURE ................................................................................ 61  
- F -  
Fade ............................................................................................ 66  
File Number ................................................................................. 88  
Flash ............................................................................................ 53  
Focusing ...................................................................................... 64  
Formatting the Memory Stick...................................................... 99  
Frame advance ........................................................................... 74  
Function buttons ......................................................................... 14  
- B -  
Battery Pack ............................................................................... 24  
BEEP SOUND ............................................................................ 40  
BLC ............................................................................................. 65  
- C -  
Cassette ...................................................................................... 27  
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack....................................... 24  
Cleaning .................................................................................... 101  
CLOCK SET ............................................................................... 38  
Condensation............................................................................. 103  
Connecting to TV or VCR............................................................ 72  
CONTINUOUS SHOT................................................................. 87  
Copying Still images from a cassette to Memory Stick.............. 91  
- H -  
Hand Strap ................................................................................. 22  
- I -  
IEEE1394 .................................................................................... 76  
Image Size................................................................................... 85  
- L -  
LCD ....................................................................................... 31, 32  
Lithium Battery Installation .......................................................... 21  
- D -  
DATE/TIME ................................................................................. 57  
DC Cable .................................................................................... 23  
Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ......................................... 98  
DEMONSTRATION .................................................................... 42  
Digital zoom........................................................................... 46, 47  
DSE (Digital Special Effects)....................................................... 49  
DV...........................................................................................76, 77  
- M -  
Maintenance .............................................................................. 100  
Memory Mix................................................................................. 51  
Memory Stick ........................................................................ 81, 89  
MJPEG RECORDING................................................................. 92  
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INDEX  
- M -  
- S -  
MJPEG SIZE ............................................................................... 86  
Multi display................................................................................. 95  
SLOW SHUTTER........................................................................ 62  
Sound .......................................................................................... 35  
Speaker ...................................................................................... 35  
Still images ................................................................................. 94  
- O -  
OSD ...................................................................................... 18, 19  
- T -  
- P -  
Tape Protection............................................................................ 27  
TV DISPLAY ............................................................................... 58  
PC Connection ............................................................................ 76  
PHOTO copy .............................................................................. 91  
PHOTO quality ........................................................................... 84  
PHOTO SEARCH ....................................................................... 69  
Playback ...................................................................................... 73  
Playback Connection................................................................... 71  
Print Mark .................................................................................... 96  
PROGRAM AE ........................................................................... 43  
Protection .................................................................................... 97  
- U -  
USB ............................................................................................. 78  
- V -  
Viewfinder ............................................................................. 31, 33  
Viewing still images/moving pictures........................................... 94  
- W -  
WHT.BALANCE .......................................................................... 45  
WIND CUT .................................................................................. 56  
- Q -  
Quick Menu ................................................................................ 59  
- Z -  
- R -  
ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................ 75  
Zoom ..................................................................................... 46, 47  
REC MODE ................................................................................ 54  
REC Search ................................................................................ 30  
Recording images to a Memory Stick......................................... 89  
Remote control ............................................................... 17, 20, 39  
- S -  
Self Timer..................................................................................... 20  
Shutter Sound.............................................................................. 41  
SHUTTER SPEED ..................................................................... 61  
SLIDE SHOW.............................................................................. 95  
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Warranty (SEA users only)  
SAMSUNG  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.  
SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due  
to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.  
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location  
nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).  
Labor  
90 days carry-in  
Parts  
1 year  
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.  
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.  
It must be presented to the authorized service center.  
EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)  
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line  
voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.  
Exterior and interior 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.  
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THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:  
ELECTRONICS  
SERVICE DIVISION  
400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856  
Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
(1-800-726-7864)  
*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page  
http://www.samsungusa.com  
AD68-00792B  

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