Samsung SCD60 User manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

Auto Focus

CCD

Charge Coupled Device

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book

thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

SCD55/D60

US PATENT 4415844

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Notices and Safety Instructio 4-12

Contents

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with your Camcorder................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Features........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Descriptions

FRONT & LEFT VIEW............................................................................................................................................................................................

LEFT SIDE VIEW

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RIGHT &TOP VIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................................

REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

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REMOTE CONTROL..............................................................................................................................................................................................

On Screen Display..................................................................................................................................................................................................

How to use the Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................

Preparing

Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap

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Connecting the Power Source .....................................................................................................................................................................................

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

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

Advanced Recording

Using Various Functions

Setting the menu item

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LCD ADJUST..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

DIS..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM..............................................................................................................................................................

ZERO MEMORY(Video insertion)

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Basic Recording

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

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

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

Using the VIEWFINDER

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

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

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Playing back a Tape

To watch with LCD

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To watch with TV monitor ............................................................................................................................................................................................

Playback

Various Functions in PLAYER mode

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PROGRAM AE

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DSE (Digital Special Effect)....................................................................................................................................................................................

WHITE BALANCE

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SHUTTER SPEED

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IRIS.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

AUDIO MODE

CLOCK SETTING (DATE/TIME)

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

I-BLC(Intelligent-Back Light Compensation)/BLC.........................................................................................................................................................

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

PIP(Picture In Picture)

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Audio dubbing...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

PHOTO

Various Recording Techniques

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Lighting Techniques

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 58

Maintenance

After finishing a recording

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

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Using Your Camcorder Abroad 65

RS-232C Data Transfer (SCD60 only) 60

Troubleshooting 66

Specifications 68

Index 69

Warranty 70

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Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended 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 by using the LCD screen.

3. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top.

4. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front.

5. Making a recording with the LCD screen closed.

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen

90°

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding moisture condensation

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

for example:

-When you move the camcorder from cold outside to warm inside during the winter.

- When you move the camcorder from cool inside to hot 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 removed.

3. If the “DEW” protection feature is activated unexpectedly, and you want to override it, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed

object.

(If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time, return to default.)

Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely.

Notices regarding COPYRIGHT

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

Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

Notices regarding CAMCORDER

1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature(above 60˚C or 140˚F).For example,

in a parked car in the sun or under 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 be damaged.

Sometimes malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

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

The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

Notices regarding the battery pack

✤Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.

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

✤When your camcorder is in CAMERAmode, if it is left in STBY mode without operation for

more than 3 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn 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.

✤Abrand new battery pack is not charged.

Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

✤It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when recording for a long time,

because the LCD uses up more battery power.

Notices regarding charging the lithium battery in the camcorder

1. This camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed.

2. The battery will be completely discharged in about 3 months

if the camcorder is not used.

Then all the settings, including the date and time return to default.

- The lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the camcorder.

3. To retain the date and time, charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

-Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor, and leave the camcorder with the POWER switch set to

PLAYER for more than 24 hours.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Notice regarding the LENS

✤Do not shoot in direct sunlight with the LENS pointing towards the sun.

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

Notices regarding Record or Playback using LCD

1. The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology.

However, there may be some 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 outdoors in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to see.

In this case, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.

Notices regarding the hand strap

✤It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.

✤Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, you may damage the buckle.

Notices regarding electronic viewfinder

1. Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a window.

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

3. Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding video head cleaning

✤To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads.

If a square block-shaped noise distorts playback pictures, or if only a blue screen is displayed during playback,

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.

Notices regarding vibration of the speaker in playback

✤Speaker sound is muted when the LCD monitor is turned off.

✤Turn the speaker volume down if speaker vibration causes an unstable image during playback.

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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)

Notices and Safety Instructions

CAUTION

Safety Instructions

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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.

ACAMCORDER 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/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.

Notices and Safety Instructions

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