Samsung THETA Users Manual

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*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page

http://www.samsungusa.com

AD68-00654B

THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

SERVICE DIVISION

400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856

Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG

(1-800-726-7864)

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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

ELECTRONICS

US PATENT 4415844

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START/ STOP

PHOTO

DISPLAY

SELF

TIMER

ZERO

MEMORY

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

A.DUB

SLOW

F.ADV

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

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.

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.

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 operatinginstructions 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 the 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)

CAUTION

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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, paying 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/NFPANo. 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.

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14. LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o 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 the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

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

damaged. 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 use.

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: 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.

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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.PLAY modes) ....................................................................................................................................................... 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

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

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

BASIC Recording 28

Preparation 20

Notes and Safety Instructions 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11

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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.PLAY mode .................................................................................................................... 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

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

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

Advanced Recording 35

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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 5.0 Program............................................................................................................................................................................................. 80

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

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

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

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

Contents

Playback 69

Recording in PLAYER mode (SCD34/D39 only) 76 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 77

USB interface 79

Digital Still Camera mode 82

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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 Your 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.PLAY mode............................................................................................................................................................. 103

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Maintenance 99

Troubleshooting 102

Specifications 105 INDEX 106 Warranty 107

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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.

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Notes regarding CAMCORDER

Notices regarding COPYRIGHT

Notes regarding moisture condensation

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Notes regarding the battery pack

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

- 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.

- 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.

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

The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

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- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).

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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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

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Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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

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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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Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and playback standard still images.

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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 (AD43-00070A)

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

7. Remote Control

(AD59-00085A)

10. Software CD

3. AC cord (AD39-00076A)

6. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA) (AD43-10130H)

5. Instruction Book

9. USB cable (AD39-00073A)

2. AC Power Adapter (AD44-00065A)

8. Shoulder strap (AD63-00202B)

11. Memory Stick

(SCD34/D39 only) (1109-001221)

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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)

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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Left Side View

2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / Multi (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)

3. PB ZOOM (see page 75)

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

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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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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1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

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. (PLAY)

10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71)

11. F. ADV (see page 72)

12. (STOP)

13. (STILL)

14. (SLOW)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2 (see page 72)

17. Zoom

18. Display

Remote control

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

6. A.DUB

7. (FF)

8. (REW)

9. (PLAY)

10. Direction

18. DISPLAY

17. Zoom

16. X2

15. DATE/TIME

14. (SLOW)

13. (STILL)

11. F. ADV

12. (STOP)

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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

1 2

3 6 4 5

31 9

23 22 21 20 19

18 17 16

15 14 13 12

11 10

OSD in PLAYER mode

. . . C

SOUND [ 2 ]

MIRROR

ENTER :

PB ZOOM

1.2x

M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

5 5 min

1 6 bit

VOL. [ 1 1 ]

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

25 30

21 20 19

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EASY MIRROR

BLC

SHUTTER EXPOSURE

TAPE !

NITE PIXMF

ZOOM

EXPOSURE

SHUTTER

REC

M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

5 5 min

1 6 bit

1 2 : 0 0 A M

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

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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 DISPLAY button on the left side panel.

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

- When you turn the OSD off, 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 in M.REC mode

OSD in M.PLAY mode

EBD C

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

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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

1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1

SLIDE

MEMORY STICK !

0 0 1

J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

2 2 / 2 4 0

1 2 : 0 0 A M

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/STOPbutton 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/STOPagain when you wish to stop recording.

START/

STOP

SELF TIMER

A.DUB

ZERO

MEMORY

PHOTO DISPLAY

SLOW

F.ADV

PHOTO

DATE/ TIME

Self

Timer

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✤ 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. Remove the screw from the Lithium battery cover.

2. Open the Lithium battery cover from the camcorder.

3. Position the Lithium cell in the holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face outward.

4. Close the lithium battery cover.

5. Put the screw into the Lithium battery cover.

Note The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.

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

■

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 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.

■

Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder.

Notes

■

The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

■

To prevent reduction in the life and 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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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.

✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

Notes

■

The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).

■

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

■

The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or left in temperatures above 104°F (40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged.

■

Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example).

■

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

■

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

■

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 VIEWFINDER ON

Continuous recording time

Time

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

4hr 10min

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