Samsung SCD6040 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

SCD6040

US PATENT 4415844

ELECTRONICS

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Notices and Safety Instructions

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the CAMCORDER is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS:

All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.

6. ATTACHMENTS:

Do not use attachments not recommended by th CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE.

Do not use this CAMCORDER near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or lake.

8. ACCESSORIES:

Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product.

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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9. VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DASCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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14. LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

18. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the

CAMCORDER. c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by

thee operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation. e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged. f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance,

this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

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22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

23. If this power supply is used at 240V AC, a suitable plug adapter should be used.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE:

Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.

For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID: A3L04GAMMA2

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operations is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Precautions on Camcorder Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Basic Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Front & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Rear & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Rear & Right View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Rear & Bottom View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) .................................................................................................................................................... 22

OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

How to Use the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Battery Installation for the Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Self Timer Recording using the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Adjusting the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Hand strap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Shoulder strap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type ......................................................................................................... 29

Battery Level Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

The Camcorder : Preparation 25

Notes and Safety Instructions 10

Getting to Know Your Device 15

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Setting the Power Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Using the 5-Way Button ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Adjusting the LCD in REC Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the LCD in PLAY Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Using the Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker.........................................................................................................................................................35

Using the MENU ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Setting the DATE/TIME ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE). .................................................................................................................... 40

Setting the Beep Sound .........................................................................................................................................................................................41

Setting the OSD Language ....................................................................................................................................................................................41

Viewing the DEMONSTRATION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off for Video Out (Setting the TV DISPLAY) ................................................................................ 43

Using EASYQ Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Auto Focusing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Manual Focusing ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45

Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Zooming In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Ejecting a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Protecting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Making Your First Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Recording Video ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Record Search (REC SEARCH) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded Using the LCD Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 51

The Camcorder : Basic Recording 47

The Camcorder : Functions 38

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Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ................................................................................................................................... 52

Setting the PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE) .......................................................................................................................... 54

Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use (D. ZOOM) ........................................................................................................................................ 55

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ................................................................................................................................................................. 56

Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE) ....................................................................................................................................... 57

Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 58

Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use ...................................................................................................................................................... 59

Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 60

Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC) ............................................................................................................................................................ 62

Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

NITE PIX ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

POWER NITE PIX ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure ................................................................................................................................................................ 66

Using the Fade In / Out Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 67

Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 68

DATE/TIME .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

WL.REMOTE( ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 68

DIS( ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68

DSE (Digital Special Effects) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 69

PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

WHT.BALANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

SHUTTER / EXPOSURE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Taking Photos ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71

Various Recording Techniques ................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Playing Back a Recorded Tape ................................................................................................................................................................................. 73

Various Functions in PLAY modes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74

Playback Pause .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

Picture Search – Forward/Reverse ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74

Slow Playback – Forward/Reverse ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) ............................................................................................................................................................................75

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The Camcorder : Playback 73

The Camcorder : Advanced Recording 52

Frame Advance – Frame by Frame Playback ..................................................................................................................................................... 75

Searching Still Images ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ............................................................................................................................................. 77

Dubbing the Sound ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Playing Dubbed Sound .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ............................................................................................................................................... 79

PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback...................................................................................................... 80

PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Using the Mode Dial.....................................................................................................................................................................................................82

Using the Memory Card ...............................................................................................................................................................................................82

Memory Card Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................................82

Inserting a Memory Card ......................................................................................................................................................................................83

Ejecting a Memory Card .......................................................................................................................................................................................83

Formatting a Memory Card...................................................................................................................................................................................84

Number of Recordable Images / Length of Motion Clip..............................................................................................................................................85

Numbering Stored Pictures..........................................................................................................................................................................................86

Setting the Picture Quality............................................................................................................................................................................................87

Setting the Picture Size................................................................................................................................................................................................88

Setting the Menu Language.........................................................................................................................................................................................89

Setting the LCD Brightness..........................................................................................................................................................................................90

Setting the IMPRINT Option ........................................................................................................................................................................................92

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE).............................................................................................................................93

Setting the Shutter Sound............................................................................................................................................................................................94

Using the Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................95

Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ..........................................................................................................................................................................99

Taking Still Images: PROGRAM Mode.................................................................................................................................................................99

Taking Still Images: EASYQ Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................99

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The Camera : Preparation 82

The Camera : Functions 86

The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 99

Viewing Still Images............................................................................................................................................................................................100

Viewing a Single Still Image ...............................................................................................................................................................................100

Viewing a Slide Show .........................................................................................................................................................................................101

Setting the Q.View Duration ...............................................................................................................................................................................102

Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review...................................................................................................................................................102

Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View...............................................................................................................................................103

Deleting Recorded Pictures .......................................................................................................................................................................................103

Delayed Recording – Self Timer................................................................................................................................................................................105

Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera .......................................................................................................................................................106

Recording a Motion Clip (MPEG) onto a Memory Card....................................................................................................................................107

Viewing a Motion Clip (MPEG)...........................................................................................................................................................................108

Setting the Focus .......................................................................................................................................................................................................109

Using the Built-In Flash ..............................................................................................................................................................................................110

Setting the Focus Modes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................112

Auto Focus Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................112

Manual Focus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................................112

Continuous Auto Focus Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................113

Macro Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................114

Setting the Exposure ..................................................................................................................................................................................................115

Locking the Auto Exposure: AE LOCK ...............................................................................................................................................................115

Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE .............................................................................................................116

SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes................................................................................................................................................117

Manual Exposure Compensation........................................................................................................................................................................118

Setting the Aperture ............................................................................................................................................................................................119

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................................................................................................................................................120

Setting the White Balance..........................................................................................................................................................................................121

Setting the Preset White Balance.......................................................................................................................................................................121

Setting the Manual White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................122

Setting the ISO Sensitivity..........................................................................................................................................................................................123

Using Digital Special Effects ......................................................................................................................................................................................124

Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing.........................................................................................................................................125

Taking Multiple Images Using Continuous Shot ........................................................................................................................................................126

Setting the Sharpness................................................................................................................................................................................................127

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The Camera : Advanced Techniques 109

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Using the Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................................................................................................128

Rotating a Stored Picture...........................................................................................................................................................................................129

Resizing a Stored Picture ..........................................................................................................................................................................................130

Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu...............................................................................................................................................................131

Memorizing Your Current Settings......................................................................................................................................................................131

Loading Your Customized Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................132

Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image .....................................................................................................................................133

Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing............................................................................................................134

Zooming the Picture............................................................................................................................................................................................134

Trimming the Picture...........................................................................................................................................................................................134

Protecting Stored Pictures .........................................................................................................................................................................................135

Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge ...........................................................................................................................................................137

Printing Your Pictures – Using the DPOF..................................................................................................................................................................142

Connecting to Other Devices – TV and VCR............................................................................................................................................................145

Connecting to Other Devices – PC............................................................................................................................................................................149

Connecting to a PC using a DV (i.Link, IEEE 1394) cable................................................................................................................................149

Connecting to a PC using a USB cable .............................................................................................................................................................151

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder .................................................................................................................................................................154

After Using Your Camcorder...............................................................................................................................................................................154

Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads...................................................................................................................................................155

Using Your Camcorder Abroad ..................................................................................................................................................................................156

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................................................................................157

Self Diagnosis Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................157

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Miscellaneous Information 137

Specifications 160

INDEX 162

Warranty (SEA Users Only) 164

Troubleshooting 157

Maintenance 154

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Precautions on Camcorder Care

✤ Please note the following precautions for use: ✤ Please keep this device in a safe place. The device contains a lens that can be damaged by shock.

Keep away from the reach of the children.

Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction. Do not aim the device at the sun while looking through the viewfinder; this may cause permanent damage to your eyes. To avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands. Do not use the flash close to another s eyes. The flash emits a strong light that may cause damage similar to direct sunlight on one s eyesight. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 3 feet from your subject. If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service facility. Disassembling the device yourself may cause irrecoverable damage which will be difficult to repair. Clean the device with a dry, soft cloth. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for removing stains. Do not use any type of solvent, especially benzenes, as they may seriously damage the finish. Keep your device away from rain and saltwater. After using, clean the device. Saltwater may cause the parts to corrode. For better quality, please use (CAMERA) mode when taking still images.(Image quality of (CAMERA) mode is better than CAMCORDER mode.)

✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in one system and provides a variety of functions. Please read this

manual in its entirety.

✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in the following order:

1. Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to page 47).

2. Insert the Memory Card into the memory card slot (refer to page 83).

3. Charge the battery pack by connecting the power cable to the camcorder.

4. Set your device to REC or (CAMERA) mode by setting the Power Switch (refer to page 31).

5. Press the START/STOP button to record a video, or press the PHOTO button to record a still picture.

6. When finished, set the Power Switch to OFF.

✤ To connect DC Power In / Multi-AV / DV / USB cable to the camcorder, open the LCD monitor and then open the Jack

Cover.

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Quick Start

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START/STOP

PHOTO

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Notes and Safety Instructions

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Notes Regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen

✤ Do not apply excessive force on the moving parts while adjusting the monitor. ✤ Over rotation or excessive force may damage the hinge connecting the LCD monitor to the Camcorder.

1. LCD monitor is closed.

2. Standard recording using the LCD monitor.

3. Recording while looking at the LCD monitor from the top.

4. Recording while looking at the LCD monitor from the front.

5. Recording while looking at the LCD monitor from the left.

6. Recording with the LCD monitor closed.

✤ Television programs, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and is contrary to copyright laws.

✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your

Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.

For Example:

✤ Entering or leaving a heated place on a cold day might cause condensation inside the product. ✤ To prevent condensation, place the product in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to a sudden change in

temperature.

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 removed.

1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60¡C or 140¡F). For example, in a parked closed car in summer or exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain, salt water, or any other form of moisture. The product will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

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Notes Regarding the CAMCORDER

Notices Regarding COPYRIGHT

Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

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Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

✤ Make sure 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 device is in Camcorder mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a

tape loaded, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

✤ Make sure that the battery pack is attached firmly in place. ✤ The new battery pack provided with the product is not charged.

Before using the battery pack, you need to fully charge it.

✤ Do not drop the battery pack. Dropping the battery pack may damage it.

✤ It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD monitor when recording for long periods, because the LCD

monitor consumes more battery power.

✤ Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully

discharged.

✤ To avoid damage to the battery pack, make sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

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When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Batteries must be disposed of as chemical waste.

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Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you release it from the camcorder.

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✤ To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shaped 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.

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

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

1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing directly towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when setting the camcorder in a sunny place or near a window exposed to sunlight.

2. Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the viewfinder.

3. Applying excessive force to the viewfinder may damage it.

1. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

2. When you use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly. If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.

3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.

Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning

Notes Regarding the Lens

Notes Regarding the Electronic Viewfinder

Notes Regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD

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Notes Regarding the Hand Strap

✤ To ensure a steady picture during filming, make sure that the hand strap is properly adjusted. ✤ Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.

1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even when the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.

2. The Lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.

✤ Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. ✤ Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. ✤ Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

✤ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.

✤ Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Precautions Regarding the Lithium Battery Cell

Servicing

Replacement Parts

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Supports IEEE 1394 Digital Data Transfer

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK

: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

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Integrated Camcorder / DSC operation

An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of the Power Switch, ensuring comfortable and easy recording.

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High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing 4 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2272x1704 is available.

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Digital Zoom

Allows the user to magnify an image up to 900x (Camcorder Mode) or 12x (Camera Mode) its original size.

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Color TFT LCD

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

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Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any natural shaking movements, reducing unstable images, particularly at high magnification.

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Various Digital Effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows the user to give the film a special look by adding various special effects.

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MULTI OSD LANGUAGE

You can select the desired OSD Language among English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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Various Scene Modes

The SCENE modes enable you to easily alternate the shutter speed and aperture settings to suit the type of scene/action being filmed.

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NITE PIX

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

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USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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

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Supports Various Memory Card Types

Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card), Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro memory cards are supported.

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Supports DPOF & PictBridge Printing Aid

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) and PictBridge interfaces are supported. By using these features, you can print your still images by using a printer that supports these features without having to use your PC.

Getting to Know Your Device

Features

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

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC Power Cord

4. Multi-AV Cable

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium battery for Remote Control

and Clock

7. Shoulder Strap

8. USB Cable

9. Software CD

10. Remote Control

11. Memory Stick

12. Lens Cover

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Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack (AD43-00128A)

3. AC Power Cord (AD39-00076A)

Multi-AV Cable (AD39-00099A)

10. Remote Control (AD59-00085A)

13.

MiniDV Cassette Tape

USB Cable (AD39-00073B)

7. Shoulder Strap

(AD72-00050A)

5. Instruction Book

2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 Type) (AD44-00090A)

11. 16MB Memory Stick (1109-001222)

12.

Lens Cover (AD97-07250D)

9. Software CD

Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock(CR2025 type, 2EA) (AD43-10130H)

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Front & Left View

1 Built-in MIC 2 Built-in Flash 3 Camcorder Lens 4 Camera Lens 5 Focus Button MF/AF 6 Camera Mode Dial 7Display Button

8 5-way Button 9 Menu Button 10 EasyQ Button 11 LCD Open 12 Remote Signal Receiver 13 Charge Indicator 14 Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu / Focus / Volume)

1. Built-in MIC

2. Built-in Flash

3. Camcorder Lens

4. Camera Lens

5. Focus Button MF/AF

6. Camera Mode Dial

7. Display Button

8. 5-way Button

9. Menu Button

10. EasyQ Button

11. LCD Open

12. Remote Signal Receiver

13. Charge Indicator

14. Navigation Wheel (Quick

Menu / Focus / Volume)

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Rear & Left View

1 PLAY/STILL (FADE) 2STOP (BLC) 3 REW 4 Multiple Display

5 Delete 6FF 7 Built-in Speaker

8USB Cable Jack 9 DV Cable Jack 10 Multi-AV Cable Jack 11 DC Power in Jack 12 Viewfinder 13 Battery Release

11. DC Power in Jack

10. Multi-AV Cable Jack

9. DV Cable Jack

8. USB Cable Jack

7. Built-in Speaker

6. FF

5. Delete

4. Multiple Display

3. REW

2. STOP (BLC)

1. PLAY/STILL (FADE)

12. Viewfinder

13. Battery Release

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Rear & Right View

1 PHOTO 2 FOCUS ADJUST 3 Power Switch 4START/STOP 5 Hand Strap Ring 6 SLOW SHUTTER 7 NITE PIX

8 ZOOM LEVER 9 External MIC input jack 10 Memory Card Slot 11 Hand Strap

1. PHOTO

2. FOCUS ADJUST

3. Power Switch

4. START/STOP

5. Hand Strap Ring

8. ZOOM LEVER

7. NITE PIX

6. SLOW SHUTTER

9. External MIC input jack

10. Memory Card Slot

11. Hand Strap

Memory Card slot

Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO

SD/MMC

(Usable MEMORY CARDs)

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Rear & Bottom View

1 Shoulder Strap Hook 2 Battery Release 3Tripod Receptacle 4Tape Eject Slide Button 5 Lithium Battery Holder 6 Hand Strap Ring 7 Hand Strap Hook

1. Shoulder Strap Hook

2. Battery Release

3. Tripod Receptacle

4. Tape Eject Slide Button

5. Lithium Battery Holder

6. Hand Strap Ring

7. Hand Strap Hook

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Remote Control

1 PHOTO 2START/STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A.DUB 7 (FF) 8 (REW) 9 (PLAY)

10 DIRECTION(

)

11 F.ADV 12 (STOP) 13 (STILL) 14 (SLOW) 15 DATE/TIME 16 X2 17 ZOOM 18 DISPLAY

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(,)

11. F.ADV

13. (STILL)

14. (SLOW)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2

17. ZOOM

18. DISPLAY

12. (STOP)

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Getting to Know Your Device

OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes)

1. Battery Level (refer to page 30)

2. EasyQ Mode (refer to page 44)

3. Slow Shutter (refer to page 63)

4. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (refer to page 57)

5. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (refer to page 62)

6. SCENE(PROGRAM AE) Mode (refer to page 52)

7. White Balance Mode (refer to page 54)

8. Manual Focus (refer to page 45)

9. POWER NITE PIX (refer to page 65)

10. Zoom Position (refer to page 55)

11. Shutter Speed and Exposure (refer to page 66)

12. NITE PIX (refer to page 64)

13. DATE/TIME Indicator (refer to page 39)

14. USB (refer to page 151)

15. WL.REMOTE (refer to page 40)

16. Wind Cut (refer to page 61)

17. Audio Recording Mode (refer to page 60)

18. Message Line

19. Zero Memory Indicator (refer to page 79)

20. Remaining Tape (Measured in Minutes)

21. Tape Counter

22. Operating Mode

23. Record Speed Mode (refer to page 59)

24. PHOTO mode

25. Self recording and Waiting timer (refer to page 25)

26. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) (refer to page 56)

27. PB DSE (refer to page 80)

28. Audio Playback Channel (refer to page 78)

29. Volume Control (refer to page 35)

30. DV (DV data transfer mode) (refer to page 149)

31. DEW (refer to page 11)

32. PB ZOOM (refer to page 81)

OSD in REC mode

OSD in PLAY mode

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8

26 25 24 23 22

21 20 19

17 16 15 14

13 12

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OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes

OSD in CAMERA mode

OSD in CAMERA PLAY mode

231

7 8

10 11

1. Battery Level Display (refer to page 30)

2. F. No

3. Camera Mode (refer to page 82)

4. Vibration Warning (refer to page 109)

5. Flash Modes (refer to page 110)

6. Self Recording and Waiting Timer (refer to page 105)

7. Macro Mode (refer to page 114)

8. METERING Mode (refer to page 116)

9. Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83)

10. AE LOCK (refer to page 115)

11. Manual Focus (refer to page 112)

12. Shutter Speed (refer to page 120)

13. Focus Area

14. DATE/TIME Indicator (refer to page 91)

15. Exposure Compensation (refer to page 118)

16. White Balance Mode (refer to page 121)

17. ISO Sensitivity (refer to page 123)

18. Sharpness (refer to page 127)

19. Image Quality (refer to page 87), or MPEG Frame Rate (refer to page 106)

20. Image Size (refer to page 88)

21. Remaining Time for MPEG Recording

22. Remaining Free Space for Still Image

23. Zoom Level Indicator

24. PLAY Mode (refer to page 100)

25. Motion Clip Indicator

26. Message Line

27. Protection Indicator (refer to page 135)

28. Print Mark

29. Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83)

30. Image Counter

- Current Image / Total number of recorded images

31. Battery Level Display (refer to page 30)

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Turning the OSD on / off

1. Press the DISPLAY button. Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.

2. When you turn the OSD off, In REC mode: The STBY, REC, EASYQ modes are always displayed on the LCD monitor even when the OSD is turned off and key input is displayed for 3 seconds before disappearing. In PLAY mode: When you press any function button, the function is displayed on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds before it disappears.

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Turning the DATE/TIME on / off

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

2. To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode (refer to page 39).

3. You may also use the Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu) to turn the DATE/TIME on or off. (refer to page 68) (in REC mode)

✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:

✓

You purchase the camcorder

✤ Ensure that you insert the Lithium battery cell correctly, matching the + and —

markings.

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

✤ Keep the Lithium Battery out of the reach of the children. Should any battery be

swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

✤ Use a suitable tool to draw out the Lithium Battery Holder such as tip of a ball point pen.

Do not use your fingernails, otherwise it may hurt your fingernails.

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Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock

Warning

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The Camcorder : Preparation

How to Use the Remote Control

✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:

✓

You purchase the camcorder

✓

The remote control does not work

✤ Ensure that you insert the Lithium battery cell correctly, matching the + and —

markings.

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

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

1. Turn on your device by setting the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

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

✓

After 10 seconds, recording or photography begins.

✓

Press the START/STOP button again when you want to stop recording.

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

Self Timer Recording Using the Remote Control in REC Mode

SELF

TIMER

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The Camcorder : Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

✤ It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.

The Hand Strap enables you to:

- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.

- Press the Zoom Lever, START/STOP, and PHOTO buttons without having to change the position of your hand.

1. Pull open the Hand Strap to release the Hand Strap.

2. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap.

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

1. Insert the end of Shoulder Strap into the Shoulder Strap Hook on the Camcorder.

2. Insert the other end of the strap into the ring attached to the Hand Strap.

3. Thread each end into the buckle, adjust the length of the strap and then pull it tight in the buckle.

✤ Be sure to secure the shoulder strap. Improper threading of the shoulder strap may result in serious damage if the

Camcorder drops and hits a hard surface.

Hand Strap

Shoulder Strap

Note

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