Samsung SC-D33 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display

SCD33/D34/D39

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AD68-00654T

SCD33/D34/D39

AF CCD LCD

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Contents

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 CAM and PLAYER modes)............................ 18

OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAYmodes).......................... 19

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ........................................ 19

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

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

Making your First Recording ........................................................................ 28

Record Search (REC SEARCH) .......................................................... 29

Hints for Stable Image Recording ................................................................ 30

Recording with the LCD monitor ............................................................ 30

Recording with the Viewfinder .............................................................. 30

Adjusting the LCD ....................................................................................... 31

Using the VIEWFINDER ............................................................................. 32

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................ 32

BASIC Recording ..................................................... 28

Preparation .............................................................. 20

Notes and Safety Instructions .................................... 6

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................... 11

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Contents

Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD .................................. 33

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ............................................................. 34

Controlling Sound from the Speaker ..........................................................34

Use of various Functions .............................................................................. 35

Setting menu items ................................................................................. 35

Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and

M.REC or M.PLAYmode ........................................................................ 35

Availability of functions in each mode .................................................... 36

CLOCK SET .......................................................................................... 37

WL. REMOTE ........................................................................................ 38

BEEP SOUND ....................................................................................... 39

SHUTTER SOUND................................................................................. 40

DEMONSTRATION ............................................................................... 41

PROGRAM AE ...................................................................................... 42

Setting the PROGRAM AE .................................................................... 43

WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ................................................... 44

Zooming In and Out with DIGITALZOOM ............................................ 45

Zooming In and Out ............................................................................... 45

Digital Zoom .......................................................................................... 46

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ................................................................. 47

DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT .................................................. 48

Selecting an effect .................................................................................. 49

REC MODE ........................................................................................... 50

AUDIO MODE ....................................................................................... 51

WIND CUT ............................................................................................. 52

DATE/TIME ............................................................................................ 53

TV DISPLAY .......................................................................................... 54

Using Quick Menu ....................................................................................... 55

Setting the Quick menu .......................................................................... 56

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ...................................................... 57

SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ...................................................... 58

EASY Mode (for Beginners) ......................................................................... 59

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ............................................................. 60

Auto Focusing ......................................................................................... 60

Manual Focusing .................................................................................... 60

BLC (Back Light Compensation) ................................................................. 61

Fade In and Out ........................................................................................... 62

To Start Recording .................................................................................. 62

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ................................... 62

Audio dubbing .............................................................................................. 63

Dubbing sound. ....................................................................................... 63

Advanced Recording ............................................... 35

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Dubbed Audio Playback ....................................................................... 64

PHOTO Image Recording ............................................................................ 65

Searching for a PHOTO picture ............................................................. 65

NITE PIX (0 lux recording).............................................................................66

POWER NITE PIX..........................................................................................67

Various Recording Techniques ..................................................................... 68

Tape Playback .............................................................................................. 69

Playback on the LCD ............................................................................. 69

Playback on a TV monitor ...................................................................... 69

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ....................... 69

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ........... 70

Playback ................................................................................................. 70

Various Functions while in PLAYER mode .................................................. 71

Playback pause ...................................................................................... 71

Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ......................................................... 71

Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) ......................................................... 71

Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) .................................... 72

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ........................................................... 72

ZERO MEMORY ......................................................................................... 73

PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ................................................ 74

PB ZOOM .................................................................................................... 75

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ................ 77

Connecting to a DV device .................................................................... 77

Connecting to a PC ................................................................................ 77

System requirements ............................................................................. 78

Recording with a DV connection cable................................................... 78

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ........................... 79

System Requirements .................................................................................. 79

Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program ............................................................... 80

Connecting to a PC ...................................................................................... 81

MEMORY STICK........................................................................................... 82

Memory Stick Functions .......................................................................... 82

Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick .............................................. 83

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Playback .................................................................. 69

Recording in PLAYER mode (SCD34/D39 only).............. 76

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer .......................................... 77

USB interface............................................................ 79

Digital Still Camera mode

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Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ............................... 84

Image Format ......................................................................................... 84

Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ............................................................. 84

Selecting the image quality .......................................................................... 85

Select the image quality ........................................................................ 85

Number of images on the Memory Stick ............................................... 85

Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ....................... 86

Recording images to a Memory Stick .....................................................86

Recording an image from a cassette as a still image .......................... 87

Viewing Still images ...................................................................................... 88

To view a Single image ........................................................................... 88

To view a slide show ............................................................................... 88

To view the Multi Display......................................................................... 89

Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ................................ 90

Marking images for printing .......................................................................... 91

Protection from accidental erasure............................................................... 92

Deleting Still images ..................................................................................... 93

Formatting the Memory Stick ....................................................................... 94

Attention .................................................................................................. 94

MPEG RECORDING .................................................................................... 95

Selecting the moving picture sizes .............................................................. 97

MPEG Playback ........................................................................................... 98

After finishing a recording ............................................................................. 99

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder.................................................. 100

Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................... 100

Using Y our Camcorder Abroad .................................................................. 101

Power sources ...................................................................................... 101

Color system ......................................................................................... 101

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 102

Self Diagnosis Display ......................................................................... 102

Moisture Condensation ........................................................................ 102

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAYmode................................ 103

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Maintenance............................................................. 99

Troubleshooting...................................................... 102

Specifications...........................................................105

INDEX..................................................................... 106

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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.

2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.

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A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob.

3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top.

4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the LCD screen closed.

LCD open knob

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Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause

condensation to form inside the camcorder.

for example:

- When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm

location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)

- When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot

location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

2. If the (DEW) 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.

1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature

(above 60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.

Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.

Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding CAMCORDER

Notices regarding COPYRIGHT

Notes regarding moisture condensation

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the battery pack

- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

- If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

- Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into 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 a long recordings, because the LCD uses up more battery power.

* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your

local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.

- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

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Notes and Safety Instructions

- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).

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 from the viewfinder.

3. Over pulling of the viewfinder may damage it.

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.

- 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.

Note regarding the LENS

Notes regarding electronic viewfinder

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD

Notes regarding the hand strap

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Notes and Safety Instructions

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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. In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).

4. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children.

Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

• Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

• USB interface for digital image data transfer

You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

• PHOTO

The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode.

• 800x Digital zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 800 times its original size.

• Color TFT LCD

A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.

• Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.

• Various digital effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.

• Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.

• Program AE

The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.

• NITE PIX

The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.

• Digital Still Camera function

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You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the USB interface.

• MPEG Recording

MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick.

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC Cord

4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)

7. Remote Control

8. Shoulder strap

9. USB cable

10.Software CD

11.Memory Stick (SCD34/D39 only)

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Accessories Supplied with camcorder

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

7. Remote Control

10. Software CD

3. AC cord

6. Lithium batteries (CR2025, 2 EA)

5. Instruction Book

9. USB cable

2. AC Power Adapter

8. Shoulder strap

11. Memory Stick

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

1. Lens

2. Remote Sensor

3. Infrared Light (see page 66)

4. External MIC in

5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69)

6. Internal MIC

7. View Finder (see page 32)

8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31)

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1. Lens

2. Remote Sensor

3. Infrared Light

4. External MIC in

5. Multi-AV Jack

6. Internal MIC

7. View Finder

8. TFT LCD Monitor

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

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Left Side View

2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY)

3. PB ZOOM

4. DISPLAY

5. Speaker

6. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)

1. Function buttons

PLA YER CAMERA

M.PLA Y

: (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 62) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) : (STOP) BLC (see page 61) : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV (see page 88) : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD (see page 88)

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3. PB ZOOM (see page 75)

2. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 89)

1. Function buttons

4. DISPLAY (see page 19)

5. Speaker

6. Mode Switch (see page 23)

(TAPE/MEMORY STICK)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Right & Top View

1. Zoom lever (see page 45)

2. PHOTO Button (see page 65)

3. VIDEO Light holder

4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32)

5. MENU Button (see page 35)

6. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) (see page 35)

7. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21)

8. Slow Shutter Button (see page 58)

9. NITE PIX Switch (see page 66)

10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT

11. Hook for hand strap

12. USB Jack (see page 79)

13. DV Jack (see page 77)

14. EARPHONE Jack

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5. MENU Button

3. VIDEO Light holder

4. FOCUS Adjustment knob

2. PHOTO Button

1. Zoom lever 8. Slow Shutter Button

9. NITE PIX Switch

10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT

11. Hook for hand strap

12. USB Jack

13. DV Jack

14. EARPHONE Jack

6. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF)

7. Lithium Battery Cover

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

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Rear & Bottom View

1. MENU Button

2. Hook for shoulder strap

3. CAM indicator

4. PLAYER indicator

5. START/STOP button

6. Power Switch (see page 28)

7. Charging indicator

8. DC Jack (see page 23)

9. Memory Stick Slot

10. Tripod receptacle

11. Battery Release

3. CAM indicator

1. MENU Button

10. Tripod receptacle

11.Battery Release

2. Hook for shoulder strap

4. PLAYER indicator

5. START/STOP button

6. Power Switch

7. Charging indicator

8. DC Jack

9. Memory Stick Slot

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

1. PHOTO

2. START/ST OP

3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 73)

5. PHOTO Search

6. A.DUB (see page 63)

7. (FF)

8. (REW)

9. (PLA Y)

10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71)

11. F. ADV (see page 72)

12. (STOP)

13. (STILL)

14. (SLOW)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2 (see page 72)

17. Zoom

18. Display

Remote control

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1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

6. A.DUB

7. (FF)

8. (REW)

9. (PLAY)

10. Direction

18. DISPLAY

17. Zoom

16. X2

15. DATE/TIME

14. (SLOW)

13. (STILL)

11. F. ADV

12. (STOP)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes)

1. Battery level (see page 26)

2. Easy mode (see pages 59)

3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48)

4. Program AE (see page 42)

5. White Balance mode (see page 44)

6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 61)

7. Manual focus (see page 60)

8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 57)

9. Zoom position (see page 45)

10. NITE PIX (see page 66)

11. DATE/TIME (see page 53)

12. USB

13. WL. REMOTE

14. WIND CUT (see page 52)

15. Audio recording mode (see page 51)

16. Zero memory indicator (see page 73)

17. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

18. Tape Counter

19. Operating mode

20. Record speed mode

21. PHOTO mode

22. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)

23. DIS (see page 47)

24. Volume control (see page 34)

25. Audio playback channel

26. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (see page 78)

27. DEW (see page 7)

28. Message Line

29. PB DSE (see page 74)

30. PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 75)

31. POWER NITE PIX (see page 67)

OSD in CAM mode

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OSD in PLAYER mode

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EASY MIRROR

BLC

SHUTTER EXPOSURE

SOUND [ 2 ] PB ZOOM

1.2x MIRROR

ENTER :

VOL. [ 1 1 ]

TAPE !

NITE PIXMF

ZOOM

EXPOSURE

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J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

SHUTTER

M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

REC

5 5 min

1 6 bit

1 2 : 0 0 A M

5 5 min

1 6 bit

1 2 : 0 0 A M

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

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A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter

- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.

C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator

(see page 92) G. Print Mark (see page 91) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

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Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAYbutton on the left side panel.

- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.

- When you turn the OSD off,

In CAM mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off. In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

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Turning the DATE/TIME on/off

- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF.

- To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode. (see page 53)

- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 55) (only in CAM/M.REC mode)

OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)

OSD in M.REC mode

OSD in M.PLAY mode

EBD C

2 2 / 2 4 0

3 2 0 2 min

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

SLIDE

MEMORY STICK !

1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1

0 0 1

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

2 2 / 2 4 0

1 2 : 0 0 A M

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Battery Installation for the Remote Control

✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery

when :

- You purchase the camcorder.

- The remote control doesn’t work.

✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly,

following the + and - markings.

✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

Self Record using the Remote Control

When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the viewfinder.

3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.

- Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.

- In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets

faster, then recording starts automatically.

- If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording,

press the SELF TIMER button.

4. Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.

Self

Timer

Preparation

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How to use the Remote Control

START/

PHOTO DISPLAY

STOP

SELF

ZERO

DATE/

TIMER

MEMORY

TIME

PHOTO

SLOW

A.DUB

F.ADV

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Preparation

✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset

contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.

✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under

normal operation from the time of installation.

✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time

indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type.

1. While pushing KNOB of an arrow

portion secretly by the pin

2. Open the lithium battery cover from the

camcorder.

3. Position the Lithium cell in the holder,

with the positive ( ) terminal face outward.

4. Stick HOOK of the lithium battery cover

to HOLE of the camcorder.

5. Let me slide the lithium battery cover and shut it.

Note 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.

Lithium Battery Installation

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Adjusting the Hand Strap

It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to :

- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.

- Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.

Hand strap

a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and

release the Hand Strap.

b. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the

Hand Strap cover.

c. Close the Hand Strap cover again.

Shoulder Strap

The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete safety.

1. Insert the end of strap into the

Shoulder Strap hook on the camcorder. Insert the other end of strap into ring inside hand strap.

2. Thread each end into the buckle, adjust the length of the strap

and then pull it tight in the buckle.

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Connecting a Power Source

There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.

- The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording.

- The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording.

To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable

1. Connect the AC Power adapter to

the AC cord.

2. Connect the AC cord to a wall

socket.

Note

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The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country.

3. Connect the DC cable to the

DC jack socket of the camcorder. (When the battery is attached on the set, you should keep outside the projection of the DC cable.)

4. Set the camcorder to each mode by

holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAM or PLAYER mode.

To select the CAMCORDER mode

✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder,

set the mode switch to TAPE position.

✤ If you want to use this unit as a DSC

(Digital Still Camera), set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

✤

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:

- The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using.

- How often the Zoom function is used.

It is recommended that you have several batteries available.

Charging the Lithium 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.

4. Turn the Camera power switch to off, and the charging indicator will start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.

5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder.

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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.

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To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged.

Blinking time Charging rate

Once per second Less than 50% Twice per second 50% ~ 75%

Three times per second 75% ~ 90% Blinking stops and stays on 90 ~ 100%

On for a second and Error - Reset the battery pack and off for a second the DC cable

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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.

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).

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The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32°F (0°C).

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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).

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Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack.

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Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be shortcircuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.

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When using SB-L220 Battery, use of Viewfinder is inconvenience. use of LCD Monitor is encouraged.

Battery

SB-L110

SB-L220

Charging

time

Approx.

1hr 40min

Approx.

3hr 30min

LCD ON EVF ON

Continuous recording time

Time

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

4hr 10min

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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. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used 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 times.

✤ The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and

conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions.

Tips for Battery Identification

A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and grey)-you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged.

a b

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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 tapes other than Mini DV cassettes.

1. Connect a power source and slide the

TAPE OPEN/EJECTswitch and open the cassette door.

- The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top.

3. Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place.

- The cassette is loaded automatically.

4. Close the cassette door.

- Close the door completely until you can hear a “click”.

Note

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.

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How to store a tape

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.

a. SAVE

b. REC

push

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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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Insert a cassette. (see page 27)

2. Remove the LENS CAP.

3. Set the power switch to the

CAM 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.

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If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.

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Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

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Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.

4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.

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REC is displayed in the LCD. To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.

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STBY is displayed in the LCD.

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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 CAM. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search (REC SEARCH)

✤ You can view a recording using the REC

SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode. REC SEARCH -- enables you to play the recording backwards and REC SEARCH + enables you to play it forwards, for as long as you keep each button pressed down.

✤ If you press the REC SEARCH -- button in

STBY mode, your camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically.

Note

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode.

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While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

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Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure)

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.

Hints for Stable Image Recording

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✤ 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

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BRIGHT ADJUST

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COLOR ADJUST

1. Set the POWER switch to CAM 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.

4. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that VIEWER is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR.

5. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted.

6. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

7. Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item you want to adjust (BRIGHT SELECT, BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOR ADJUST).

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAM MODE

INITIAL

LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

BRIGHT SELECT

NORMAL SUPER BACK LIGHT

LCD ADJUST

Adjusting the LCD

SCD39 only

CAM MODE

LCD ADJUST

VIEWER SET

BRIGHT SELECT . . . . NORMAL

BRIGHT ADJUST . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

COLOR ADJUST . . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

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8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again.

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You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (SCD39 only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting.

- When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode in a dark location or indoors, viewing the image may be difficult. (SCD39 only).

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Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST.

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You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35.

9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

✤ The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open. ✤ In order to bring it into focus, pull the viewfinder forward until you

here a click.

Adjusting the Focus

Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture. (refer to figure )

Using the VIEWFINDER

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✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.

1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.

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A confirmation sound beeps.

2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27)

3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary.

4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.

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To stop rewinding, press the (STOP) button.

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The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete.

5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.

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You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD.

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To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button.

Notes

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You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 69)

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Various functions are available in playback mode. (see page 71)

Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD

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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

CAM mode. (see page 31)

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.

- Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.

- Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape on the camcorder.

1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.

3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the volume.

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A volume level display will appear on the LCD. Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear any sound when the volume is set on 00.

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If you close the LCD while playing, you will not hear sound from the speaker.

Notes

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When the cable is connected to the Multi AV jack, you cannot hear sound from the speaker and cannot adjust the volume.

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If a cable is connected to the Multi AV jack, you can hear sound from the speaker when AV IN/OUT MODE on MENU is set to AV IN or S-VIDEO IN. (SCD34/D39 only)

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You can hear sound from speaker by removing the connected cable from the Multi AV jack.

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The speaker turns off when you use headphones.

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Controlling Sound from the Speaker

0 : 2 3 : 4 7

5 5 min

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

VOL. [ 1 1 ]

<3-2>

VOL/MF

3-1

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Setting menu items

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Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode

1. Press the MENU button.

The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor (

HIGHLIGHT

) indicates

the feature you are currently adjusting.

2. Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the

left side panel to select and activate the item.

3. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button.

Use of various Functions

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SUB MENU

Available mode

CAMERA PLAYER

Memory

REC.

Memory

PLAY

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D. ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT

(SCD34/D39 only)

M.PLAYSELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

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O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.

: The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will

work.

* : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will

work. (the data during the operating mode will be backed up)

Notes

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When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an , that item cannot be activated.

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When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed.

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Availability of functions in each mode

DIS

D.ZOOM

PHOTO

SLOW SHUTTER

Digital Special Effects

NITE PIX

Digital functions

Requested

Mode

Operating Mode

DIS D.ZOOM

PHOTO

(TAPE)

SLOW

SHUTTER

O O

✕ ✕

O O

O O O

O O

O O O O

Digital special effects

NITE PIX

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●

DIS D.ZOOM

PHOTO

(TAPE)

SLOW

SHUTTER

O O

✕ ✕

O O

O O O

O O

O O O O

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CLOCK SET

✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY

modes.

✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape.

Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME.

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.

3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select CLOCK SET from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter SETTING mode.

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A blinking item indicates the item to be changed. The year will blink first.

5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the year setting.

6. Push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The month will blink.

7. Using the MENU SELECTOR, change the month setting.

8. Push the MENU SELECTOR.

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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.

10. Push the MENU SELECTOR after setting the minutes.

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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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CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE

DEMONSTRATION

SET TIME!

BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 10 , 2 0 0 3

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WL. REMOTE

✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC,

M.PLAYmodes.

✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the

remote control for use with the camcorder.

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.

3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the remote control. The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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If you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it, the remote icon will the remote control icon will blink for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD.

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✤

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CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE

DEMONSTRATION

BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND

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BEEP SOUND

✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC,

M.PLAYmodes.

✤ 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.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.

3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND. The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.

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You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup.

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When you press the START/STOP button to start recording, the BEEP SOUND is automatically set to OFF so you can’t hear it any longer.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION

WL.REMOTE

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SHUTTER SOUND

✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO

function is working.

✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER

SOUND when using the DSC feature.

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

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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.

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M.REC MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND DEMO

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.REC MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION

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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 CAM

mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.

✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the

DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL.

4. Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.

5. To activate the DEMONSTRATION, set DEMONSTRATION ON.

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Press the menu button to quit the menu.

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The demonstration will begin.

6. To end the DEMONSTRATION, set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF.

Notes

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The DEMONSTRATION function only works without a TAPE installed.

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The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the CAM mode (no tape is inserted in the camcorder).

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If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY) during the DEMONSTRATION mode, the DEMONSTRATION stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.

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While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the DEMONSTRATION function does not work.

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CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE

DEMONSTRATION

BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND

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PROGRAM AE

✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds

and apertures to suit different recording conditions.

✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field.

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AUTO mode

- Auto balance between the subject and the background.

- To be used in normal conditions.

- The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.

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SPORTS mode ( )

- For recording people or objects moving quickly.

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PORTRAIT mode ( )

- For focusing on the background of the subject, when the background is out of focus.

- The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.

- The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/1000 per second.

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SPOTLIGHT mode ( )

- For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.

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SAND/SNOW mode ( )

- For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow.

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High S. SPEED(High Shutter Speed) mode ( )

- For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

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()

■

()

■

()

■

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Setting the PROGRAM AE

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.

3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.

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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

■

The P.AE function will not operate in EASY mode.

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CAM MODE

PROGRAM AE

AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND / SNOW HIGH S. SPEED

CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

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WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)

✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the

unique image color of the object in any recording condition.

✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good

quality color of the image.

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AUTO ( ): This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

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HOLD ( ):This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.

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INDOOR ( ): This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.

- Under halogen or studio/video lighting

- Subject is of one dominant color

- Close ups

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OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience.

- In daylight, especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.

4. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the WHITE BALANCE mode.

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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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When NITE PIX is set to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work.

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The WHT.BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode.

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Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

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Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

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During normal outdoor recording, setting to AUTO may provide better results.

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CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

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PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

AUTO HOLD

WHT. BALANCE

INDOOR OUTDOOR

CAMERA SET

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Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM

✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only.

Zooming In and Out

✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size

of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.

✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-

use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time.

1. Move the zoom lever slightly for

a gradual zoom, move it further for a high-speed zoom. Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.

2. T(Telephoto) side:

Subject appears closer.

3. W(Wide angle) side:

Subject appears farther away.

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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WIDE

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Digital Zoom

✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how

much you zoom in on the subject.

✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with

DIGITALZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47)

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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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.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

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PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

D . ZOOM

OFF 100x 200x 400x 800x

CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)

✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for

any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

✤ It provides more stable pictures when:

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Recording with the zoom

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Recording a small object close-up

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Recording and walking at the same time

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Recording through the window of a vehicle

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA

and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The sub menu list will appear.

4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the

DIS function, push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The DIS menu is changed to ON.

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If you do not want to use the DIS function, set the DIS menu to OFF.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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It is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod.

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If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate

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CAM MODE

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

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DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT

✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your

recording by adding various special effects.

✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that

you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.

✤ There are 9 DSE modes.

a. ART mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

b. MOSAIC mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

c. SEPIA mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

d. NEGA mode

This mode reverses the colors of the images, creating a negative image.

e. MIRROR mode

This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror effect.

f. BLK & WHT mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

g. EMBOSS mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

h. CINEMA mode

This mode covers the upper/lower portions of the screen to give a cinematic effect.

i. MAKE - UP mode

This mode allows the images to be selected in red, green, blue or yellow colors.

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Selecting an effect

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR.

4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode.

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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the DSE function does not work.

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The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode.

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PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA SET

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

DSE SELECT

OFF

ART MOSAIC SEPIA

CAMERA SET

NEGA MIRROR BLK&WHT

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REC MODE

✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER

(SCD34/D39 only) modes.

✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play)

mode and in LP (long play) mode.

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SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

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LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

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See AV IN/OUT select on page 76.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

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.

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The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.

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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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INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

OUT

CAM MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

OUT

AV IN/OUT

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AUDIO MODE

✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER

(SCD34/D39 only) modes.

✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit)

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12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks.

The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.

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16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using

the 16bit recording mode. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.

4. Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit-16bit with each push.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

OUT

AV IN/OUT

CAM MODE

INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12

AV IN/OUT

OUT

AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

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WIND CUT

✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER

(SCD34/D39 only) modes.

✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise

while recording.

- When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.

4. Select WIND CUT from submenu.

5. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR.

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is shown in the display when you turn the

WIND CUT on.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.

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Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

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AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

OUT

AV IN/OUT

CAM MODE

INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12

AV IN/OUT

OUT

AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

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DATE/TIME

✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and

M.PLAYmodes.

✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data

area of the tape.

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the sub-menu.

5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE/TIME mode.

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You can choose to display - the OFF, DATE, TIME, DATE/TIME

-OFF

- DATE only

- TIME only

- DATE & TIME

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To return to the previous menu, highlight the DATE/TIME in the middle of the and push the MENU SELECTOR.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button.

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The DATE/TIME will read “- - -” in the following conditions.

- During playback of a blank section of a tape.

- If the tape was recorded before setting the DATE/TIME in the

Camera’s memory.

- When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead.

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LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAM MODE

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LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

DATE / TIME

VIEWER SET

DATE TIME DATE&TIME

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TV DISPLAY

✤ The TV DISPLAYfunction works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC

and M.PLAYmodes.

✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen

Display).

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OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only.

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ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV .

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Use the DISPLAYbutton located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAYmode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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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 mode in list, push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The DISPLAYmode switches between ON/OFF with each push.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAM MODE

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LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

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✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the

MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.

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DATE/TIME

- Each time you select DATE/TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. (see page 53)

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WL.REMOTE ( )

- 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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DIS ( )

- Each time you select DIS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the DIS icon is displayed or set to OFF.

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DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 48)

- Each time you select DSE and push the MENU SELECTOR, the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF. DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu.

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PROGRAM AE (see page 42)

- Each time you select PROGRAM AE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between the preset PROGRAM AE values and AUTO. You can’t choose between Auto and the PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu.

Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu)

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■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)

- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.

■ FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 60)

- Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).

■ SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

- You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting ( ) icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR. For more information, see the next chapter.

Setting the Quick menu

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR to change the values.

Notes

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Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode.

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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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SHUTTER EXPOSURE

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

STBY

MIRROR

WL.REMOTE

DSE

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

FOCUS

SHUTTTER

EXPOSURE

DIS

DATE/TIME

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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the

Quick Menu.

✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched

and/or deactivated.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon ( ) on, and then

push the MENU SELECTOR.

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You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

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Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR.

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SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.

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EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29.

3. To exit from the setting screen, select the icon ( ) and push the

MENU SELECTOR.

Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

✤ Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis : 1/2000 or 1/4000. ✤ Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as

roller coasters : 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

✤ Indoor sports such as basketball : 1/100

Notes

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If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.

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If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected, manual changes are applied first.

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The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

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The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NITE PIX to ON, or change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER modes.

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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.

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✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow

moving objects.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, off.

4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

Notes

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When using "SLOW SHUTTER" the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

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The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode.

SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed)

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✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good

recordings.

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The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the

camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:

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Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed.

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The word “EASY.Q” will appear on the LCD at the same time. However, the DATE/TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set. (see page 53)

3. Press START/STOP to start recording.

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Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

4. Pressing the EASY button again in the STBY mode

and then turns the EASY mode off.

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The EASY function will not turn off when you have recording.

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The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode.

Notes

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In EASY mode, certain functions are not available, such as MENU, BLC, MF/AF.

- If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off.

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The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore, they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced.

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✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus

feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under

certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.

Auto Focusing

✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of

camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following cases you may obtain

better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some

close to the camcorder, others further away.

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by

snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly

like an athlete or a crowd.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until

the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the

MENU SELECTOR.

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M. FOCUS(MF) will display.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down

until the object is in focus.

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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

4. To return to AF (Auto Focus: ),

push the MENU SELECTOR again.

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✤ BLC works in CAM/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.

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The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

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The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.

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The light sources are too bright.

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The subject is against a snowy background.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Press the BLC button.

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Normal - BLC - Normal

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BLC enhances the subject.

Notes

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While setting the NITE PIX to ON, the BLC function does not work.

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The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode.

* BLC on* BLC off

BLC (Back Light Compensation)

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✤ The FADE function works in CAM 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.

To Start Recording

1. Before recording, hold down the FADE

button. The picture and sound gradually

disappear (fade out).

2. Press the START/STOP button and at

the same time release the FADE button.

Recording starts and the picture and

sound gradually appear (fade in).

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)

3. When you wish to stop recording, hold

down the FADE button. The picture and

sound gradually disappear (fade out).

4. When the picture has disappeared,

press the START/STOP button to stop

recording.

a. FADE OUT

(Approx. 4 seconds)

b. FADE IN

(Approx. 4 seconds)

Fade In and Out

Gradual appearance b. FADE IN Release the FADE button

FADE

REC

0:00:15

REC

0:00:15

STBY

0:00:20

STBY

0:00:00

Press the FADE button a. FADE OUT Gradual disappearance

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✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape,

recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound.

✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing sound

1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode.

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If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder.

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When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, connect the Multi-AV cable to the camcorder by inserting the Multi-AV cable into the Multi-AV Jack at the front side of the camcorder. (SCD34/D39 only)

- Press the MENU button, move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.

- Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN/OUTand push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN/OUT.

- Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN(or S-VIDEO IN) and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN(or S-VIDEO IN).

2. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button and find the timeframe of the scene to be dubbed.

3. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.

4. Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control.

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A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD.

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The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing.

5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

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Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

Notes (SCD34/D39 only)

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You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape.

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When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, you must connect the Multi-AV cable to the audio system from which you wish to record.

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Y ou can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LPmode or 16 bit mode.

Audio dubbing

AV IN

Audio (R)

Audio (L)

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Dubbed audio Playback

1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.

2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V.

3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO

SELECT from the submenu.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the AUDIO

playback channel.

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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the audio playback channel.

- SOUND1 : play the original sound.

- SOUND2 : play the dubbed sound.

- MIX(1+2) : play back SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

8. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape.

Note

When you playback added sound (SOUND2 or MIX mode), you may experience a loss of sound quality.

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PLAYER MODE

A / V SET

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND [ 1 ] SOUND [ 2 ] MIX [ 1 + 2 ]

PLAYER MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

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1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.

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The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.

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If you do not wish to record, release the button.

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down.

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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.

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Press the MENU button. (or press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control.)

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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 submenu.

4. Select PHOTO SEARCH from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.

5. Search the PHOTO using the (FF) and

(REW) buttons.

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The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching.

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After completing the search, the camcorder displays the still image.

6. To exit, press the (STOP) button.

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INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

AV IN/OUT

OUT

PLAYER MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

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AV IN/OUT

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✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a

subject in darkness.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON.

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(NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD

monitor.

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The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically.

3. To cancel the NITE PIX function, slide the NITE PIX

switch to OFF.

Notes

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The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

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If you use the NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may be tinted green.

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In the NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

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If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when using the NITE PIX function, focus manually.

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✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAM mode. ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly

in darkness than the NITE PIX function.

✤ POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds on the LCD if

you press the SLOW SHUTTER button while the NITE PIX switch is turned on.

✤ When you work in POWER NITE PIX mode, POWER NITE PIX

icon appears on the LCD continuously.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Turn on the NITE PIX switch, and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button.

3. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set shutter speed. The SLOW SHUTTER function enables you to record a subject more brightly.

4. When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

5. To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function, press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set to “off ” and then turn off the NITE PIX switch.

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The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

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If you use the POWER NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may contain unnatural colors.

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In the POWER NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

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✤ In some 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.

2. Downward recording.

Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen.

3. Upward recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below.

4. Self recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

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Playback

✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.

Playback on the LCD

✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or

outdoors.

Playback on a TV monitor

✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible

color system.

✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the

power source for the camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks

1. Connect the camcorder and TV with the Multi-AV cable.

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The yellow plug : Video

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The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono

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The red plug : Audio(R)

- If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR, connect the yellow plug (Video) to the video input of the TV or VCR and the white plug (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR.

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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Refer to the TV or VCR user’s manual.

4. Play the tape back.

Notes

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You may use the S-VIDEO plug to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

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Even if you use a S-VIDEO plug, you need to connect an audio cable.

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If you connect the cable to the Multi-AV Jack, you will not hear sound from the speakers.

Tape Playback

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A/V OUT

Video input-

Yellow

Audio input (left)-White

Audio input (right)-Red

S-VIDEO input

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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 Multi-AV cable.

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The yellow plug : Video

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The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono

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The red plug : Audio(R)

2. Connect a TV to the VCR.

3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode.

4. Turn on both the TV and VCR.

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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

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The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

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S-VIDEO

A/V OUT

VCR

CAMCORDER

VIDEO

AUDIO(L)

AUDIO(R)

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Playback

✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the

camcorder and the Remote Control.

✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the

Remote Control only.

✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will

automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes.

Playback pause

✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during

Playback.

✤ To resume playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

Picture search (Forward/Reverse)

✤ Press the (FF) or (REW) buttons

once during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

✤ Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) buttons

during Playback or Still mode. To resume normal playback, release the button.

Slow playback (Forward/Reverse)

✤ Forward Slow Playback

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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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Press the (_) button during Forward Slow Play back.

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To resume forward slow playback, press the (+) button.

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To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

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Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)

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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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To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

✤ Forward frame advance

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Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in Still mode.

✤ Reverse frame advance

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Press (_) the 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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Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback.

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To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

✤ Reverse X2 Playback

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Press (_) the button during during Forward X2 Playback

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To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse playback

✤ To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the (_) button

during normal forward playback.

✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) or (+) button to return to normal

forward playback.

Notes

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Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes.

- Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you

play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions.

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Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

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Playback

✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER

modes.

✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following

playback.

1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to.

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The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the 0:00:00(Zero memory indicator)

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If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

2. Finding the zero position.

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When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.

- The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

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When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the (REW) button.

- The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

3. The tape counter with the (Zero memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code.

Notes

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In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically:

- At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY

function.

- When the tape is ejected.

- When you remove the battery pack or power supply.

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The zero memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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Playback

✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect

(DSE) to tape playback or still images.

1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then

Playback a tape.

2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU

SELECTOR to highlight A/V.

3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

4. Select PB DSE from the sub-menu and push the

MENU SELECTOR.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Select PB DSE item (off, mirror, mosaic) from the

sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

8. To cancel the PB DSE function, set the PB DSE to off or press the

STOP button.

Notes

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You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from the external.

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Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function, it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder’s DV jack.

PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)

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INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

AV IN/OUT

OUT

PLAYER MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

OUT

AV IN/OUT

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✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still

image.

1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode

2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear.

3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever.

4. You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU SELECTOR.

5. You can change the arrow direction(vertical, horizontal) to move the image by pushing the MENU SELECTOR.

6. To cancel the PB ZOOM function, press the PB ZOOM or STOP button.

Notes

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You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to the pictures which are being input from an external video source.

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The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder’s DV jack.

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Recording in PLAYER mode

✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV.

1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the

Multi-AV cable.

2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to

PLAYER mode.

3. Turn on the VCR or TV.

4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed

into the camcorder.

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If you want to record from a connected VCR, insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR.

5. Push the MENU button, move the

MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV

IN/OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN/OUT.

7. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN

or S-VIDEO IN and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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“AV IN ” and picture appear on the LCD monitor.

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OUT: Releases the INPUT mode

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AV IN : When signals are received from the Audio/Video input jacks

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S-VIDEO IN : When signals are received from the the S-video (S-Jack plug) and Audio inputs

8. Press the START/STOP button to set the camcorder to

REC PAUSE mode.

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“PAUSE” on the LCD monitor.

9. Select the TV program or playback the VHS tape.

10. Press START/STOPbutton to start recording.

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If you want to pause recording for a while, press the START/STOP button again.

11. To stop recording, press the (STOP) button.

Notes

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When you record the images being played back on analog VCR, if they are not being played back in normal speed, (for example, more than double speed or slow playback), only gray image appears on the camcorder.

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If you want to see the camcorder picture with a TV, set AV IN/OUT menu to OUT.

Recording in PLAYER mode (SCD34/D39 only)

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PLAYER MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE AV IN/OUT

OUT

PLAYER MODE

A / V SET

S-VIDEO IN

AV IN/OUT

OUT AV IN

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

A/V OUT

VCR

CAMCORDER

VIDEO

AUDIO(L)

AUDIO(R)

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

Connecting to a DV device

✤ Connecting with other DV standard 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 the correct 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 a

IEEE 1394 add-on card onto the PC. (not supplied)

✤ The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on

the capacity of the PC.

Notes

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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.

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When you transmit data from the camcorder to PC, PC function button is not available in M.PLAYmode.

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Do not use the camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off.

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System requirements

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CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible.

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Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2)

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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 IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.

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Make sure that DV IN appears on the screen.

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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Operation are not guaranteed for all the recommanded computer environments mentioned above.

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● Transferring a Digital Image through 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

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CPU : Intel®Pentium II™ 400 MHz processor compatible or better

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Operating system : Windows®98SE/ME/ 2000/XP

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RAM : 64 MB or more

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CD-ROM: 4x CD-ROM drive

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VIDEO : 65,000-color or better video display card

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Available USB port

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Hard Disc : 4GB (8GB recommended)

Notes

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Intel®Pentium II™ 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.

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USB interface

Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program

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✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in

advance.

✤ This explanation is based on Windows®98SE OS.

Program installation

1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive.

Installation selection screen appears in the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click “Run” on the Windows “Start” menu and execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation.

When CD-ROM drive is set to “D:drive”, type “D:\setup.exe” and press Enter.

3. Click one of the icons listed below to install the selected software. (The program automatically checks and installs the driver.)

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DVC Driver: USB removable Disk Driver (Windows®98SE only)

USB PC CAMERA Driver

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Editing Software

Using the “removable Disk” function

✤ You can easily transfer data from a memory stick to a PC without

additional add-on cards via a USB connection.

Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAM or PLAYER.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

Using the “PC camera” function

✤ You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA. ✤ When you connect to a Web site that can provide video chatting

functions, you can use your camcorder for such functions.

✤ Using the camcorder with PC installed Net-meeting program, you

can conduct video conference.

✤ The PC CAMERA's screen size is 160 5 120 pixel. ✤ If PC is connected with the USB to the camcorder, the buttons

which excepts the POWER SWITCH, MODE SWITCH, ZOOM SWITCH and NITE PIX SWITCH are not operated.

1. Set the mode switch to Tape, set the power switch to CAM.

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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Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on

the camcorder. (USB jack)

- If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable only the Power Switch, Zoom Switch, Mode Switch and NITE PIX operate.

Disconnecting the USB cable

✤ After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect

the cable in the following way:

1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select [Eject].

2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen appears.

Notes

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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 damaged.

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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.

- If this occurs, remove all

USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder.

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Digital Still Camera mode

✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by

the camera.

Memory Stick Functions

✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie

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Slide show (Still images only)

✤ Multi display ✤ Protecting images against accidental erasure ✤ Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick ✤ Print marking still images ✤ Formatting a Memory Stick

Notes

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You can use most of the camera’s functions when recording to the Memory Stick.

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“” appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.

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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 damage.

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If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.

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“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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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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Digital Still Camera mode

Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick

● Inserting the Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow.

● Ejecting the Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Push the Memory Stick, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically.

3. Pull out the Memory Stick.

✤ Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out

without first pushing it in.

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If you set the camcorder to M.PLAYmode, the last recorded still image appears.

- If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen.

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Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick. You could lose data on the Memory Stick.

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Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick.

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Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick.

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After pulling the Memory Stick out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent static shock.

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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 in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Stick.

✤ Each file has a file number and all files are

assigned to a folder.

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A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

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Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Stick.

Image Format

✤ Still image

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Images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.

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The number of pixels are 640✕ 480 in each mode.

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Amount of still images must be under 1.4MB.

✤ Moving Image

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Images are compressed in MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format.

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The number of pixels are 320✕240, 160✕120 in each mode.

✤ You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC). ✤ You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position to

use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera.

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M.REC mode (Memory RECORD mode)

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to CAM.

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M.PLAYmode (Memory PLAYBACK mode)

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

Selecting the CAMCORDER mode

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100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002

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✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded.

Select the image quality

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu.

7. Push the MENU SELECTOR.

8. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the image quality.

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Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the image quality.

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If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR, the quality mode is not changed.

9. To exit, press the MENU button.

● Number of images on the Memory Stick

- The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size.

QUALITY 8MB 16MB

SUPER FINE Approx. 45 Approx. 90

FINE Approx. 85 Approx. 170

NORMAL Approx. 155 Approx. 310

Selecting the image quality

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INITIAL

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.REC MODE

MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

M.REC MODE

NORMAL

SUPER FINE SF

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MEMORY SET

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✤ 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 CAM.

3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway

down) and hold it.

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The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.

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If you do not wish to record, release the pressure from the button.

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.

Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode.

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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.

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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The camcorder is set to playback pause(STILL) mode.

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If you do not wish to record, release the PHOTO button, select the image again.

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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✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory

Stick.

✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images.

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Single : To view an image frame by frame.

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Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.

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Multi display : To view 6 images at once.

To view a Single image

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

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The last recorded image appears.

- If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen.

3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the desired still image.

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To view the next image : press the (FWD) button.

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To view the previous image : press the (REV) button.

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Pressing (FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing (REV) when you are on the first image will take you to the last image.

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Keep pressing (FWD) or (REV) to search for an image quickly.

To view a slide show

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

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The last recorded image appears.

3. Press the (S.SHOW) button.

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All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each.

4. To stop the slide show, press the (S.SHOW) button again.

Viewing Still images

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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 image appears.

3. To view six stored images on single screen,

press the MULTI DISP. button.

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A selection mark ( ) appears under the image.

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Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a image.

4. To return to single playback mode, press the

MULTI DISP. button again.

Notes

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To display the previous six images, press the (REV).

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To display the next six images, press the (FWD).

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✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a

cassette onto a Memory Stick.

1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The submenu will appear.

4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied to a Memory Stick.

5. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying starts.

6. Press (STOP) button to stop copying.

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Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Stick is full.

Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick

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PLAYER MODE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 12

SOUND[1]

AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT

A / V SET

PB DSE

OUT

AV IN/OUT

PLAYER MODE

INITIAL

WIND CUT PB DSE

REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH COPY AUDIO MODE 12 AUDIO SELECT

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

AV IN/OUT

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✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

print format.

✤ You can automatically print 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.

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ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images.

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

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The last recorded image appears.

3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons,

search for the still image that you want to mark.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight

MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight

PRINT MARK, push the MENU SELECTOR.

7. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either

THIS FILE or ALLFILES and push the MENU SELECTOR.

8. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the

MENU SELECTOR.

Notes

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When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALLFILES, 999 files from the current file are set to 1 or 0.

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The ALLFILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images.

Marking images for printing

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MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.PLAY MODE

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

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✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

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If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased.

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

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The last recorded image appears.

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If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen.

3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to protect.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The submenu of MEMORY SET will appear.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU SELECTOR.

7. Push the MENU SELECTOR to set PROTECT to ON or OFF.

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THIS FILE : protects the currently selected file from erasure.

8. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you wish to protect.

9. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Protection from accidental erasure

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MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.PLAY MODE

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

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✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate

the image protection.

✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered.

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.

3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons,

search for the still image that you want to delete.

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight

MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight

DELETE and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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Using the MENU SELECTOR, select either THIS FILE or ALLFILES and push the MENU SELECTOR.

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THIS FILE : deletes only the file currently selected.

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ALL FILES : deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick.

7. A box will appear to verify whether you wish to

delete the image(s).

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Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the item.

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EXECUTE : deletes the selected image(s).

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CANCEL : does not delete the selected image(s) and returns to the previous menu.

Note

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If you try to delete a protected image, “PROTECT!” appears on the screen.

Deleting Still images

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MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

M.PLAY MODE

THIS FILE CANCLE ALL FILES

MEMORY SET

DELETE

INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.PLAY MODE

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

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✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely

delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images.

✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been

formatted already.

Attention

✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will

be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered.

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

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 FORMATfrom 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.

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NO : To return to previous menu

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YES : To start formatting.

8. Push the MENU SELECTOR.

9. To exit the menu, push the MENU button.

Note

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If you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC, use only the “Memory Stick formatter” supplied with the software CD.

Formatting the Memory Stick

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MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

SERIES

INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.PLAY MODE

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

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✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the

Memory Stick.

Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK

1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into

the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot.

2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.

3. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

4. Press the START/STOP button, the images are

recorded onto the MEMORYSTICK in MPEG4.

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You can record 10 ~ 20 seconds continuously.

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You can record a camera still image onto memory stick by pressing the Photo button instead of the START/STOP button.

5. Press the START/STOP button to stop the

recording.

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The moving picture images that you recorded are saved in *.asf file format on the Memory Stick.

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You can record the moving picture images as 320 x 240 pixel or 160 x 120 pixel.

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The file that you recorded are saved in a following folder.

MPEG RECORDING

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The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller and have less definition than those recorded on Tape.

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There may occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images, but it is not a malfunction.

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You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G.726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Stick on your PC. (Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9(Eng) is included in the CD that is supplied.

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You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each languages on Microsoft Website,

“http://www. microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ download/default.asp”.

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Sharp G.726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play the MPEG4 file.

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If Sharp G.726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC, it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file.

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The sound is recorded in Mono.

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The following functions will not operate in M.REC Mode.

- DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program AE,

Digital Effect, Slow Shutter

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During Memory Stick recording, don’t insert or eject the tape, as noise may be recorded.

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Do not eject the Memory Stick during recording. The Memory Stick or its data may be damaged.

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Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer's camcorders.

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MPEG4 files recorded by another camcorder might not be playable in this camcorder.

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Selecting the moving picture sizes

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.

2. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.

5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu.

6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4

SIZE.

7. Push the MENU SELECTOR button.

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The MPEG4 SIZE toggles between 320 ✕240 160 ✕120 with each push.

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INITIAL

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

M.REC MODE

MEMORY SET

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY SELECT

FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

PHOTO

320X240

000

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MPEG Playback

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✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. ✤ During MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound from the PC speaker only.

(Y ou cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV)

1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position.

2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

3. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY.

4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter sub-menu.

5. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select MPEG4 from the sub-menu. (M. PLAYSELECT)

6. To exit the menu, push the MENU button.

7. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the moving picture that you want to playback.

8. Press the PLAY/STILLbutton.

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The moving pictures recorded onto the MEMORY STICK are played back.

Notes

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There may occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images, but it is not a malfunction.

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Sharp G.726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play the MPEG4 file.

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If sharp G.726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC, it could not play Audio in the MPEG4 file.

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Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer's camcorders.

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MPEG4 files recorded by another camcorder might not be playable in this camcorder.

- You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher

version and Sharp G.726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the Memory Stick on your PC. (Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 (Eng) is included in the CD that is supplied.)

- You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player on

the Microsoft Website,

“http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/downl oad/ default.asp”.

M.PLAY MODE

MPEG4

320X240

MEMORY SET

M.PLAY SELECT

000

SERIES

FILE NO DELETE

PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE

FORMAT

PRINT MARK PROTECT

M.PLAY MODE

INITIAL

PHOTO QUALITY

M.PLAY SELECT MPEG4 SIZE

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

FILE NO DELETE FORMAT

PRINT MARK PROTECT

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Maintenance

✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack

on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.

1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the

direction of the arrow.

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Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.

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Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.

2. After removing the tape, close the door and

store the camcorder in a dust free environment.

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Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images.

3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode.

4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery

Pack.

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Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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Cleaning the Video Heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears.

1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

2. Insert the cleaning tape.

3. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

4. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.

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Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette. If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.

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Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

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