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THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:

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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 100 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD107 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device STAR T/ STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER Liquid Crystal Display PHO SEARTO CH ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLAY DATE/ TIME SLOW X2 F.ADV Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to the User This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 11/26/03 4:47 PM Page 100 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 11/26/03 4:47 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 11/26/03 4:47 PM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 12/19/03 11:57 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features .....................................................................................................................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Use of various Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Setting menu items ..............................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Playback .............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Tape Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Playback on the LCD .................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ..........................................................................................................................................................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 6 ENGLISH 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. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger. 2 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 9 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remote Control (SCD105 only) 8. USB cable 9. Software CD 10.Lens Cover 11.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light 1. Internal MIC 2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light 8. IR(Infrared) Light 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 6. EASY Q button (see page 59) 7. TFT LCD monitor 8.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons EASY REV REC SEARCH FWD FADE S.SHOW BLC MULTI 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT 7. MENU button 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) 5. Mode switch 9. ENTER button 6. Speaker 10. DC jack 1. Function buttons PLAYER - 14 CAMERA EASY M.PLAY - : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW : (STOP) BLC MULTI 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. NITE PIX switch 1. Zoom lever 2. Focus adjustment knob 7. Slow shutter 8. USB jack 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 13. External MIC in 14. Hook for handstrap 15. LITHIUM Battery Holder 3. PHOTO button 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 8. USB jack 2. Focus adjustment knob 9. DV jack 3. PHOTO button (see page 65) 10. Audio/Video jack 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Card slot 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap SCD103 Memory Stick 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle SCD105 Memory Stick 6. TAPE EJECT SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARD) 16 6.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD105 only) 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) 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 10. Direction ( , (see page 72) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 5. PHOTO Search 14. (SLOW) 6. A.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 93) G. Print Mark (see page 92) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE OSD in M.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (SCD105 only) 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 battery correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 21 ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “- - - ” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 22 ENGLISH 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 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 23 ENGLISH Preparation 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. Notes You must use the AC Power adapter of AA-E8 TYPE.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 24 ENGLISH Preparation 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.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 25 ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording time given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-LS110 Approx. 2hr Approx. 1hr 30min Approx.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 26 ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged a b. 20~40% used b c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) c d e ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 27 ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 28 ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 1 2 4 3 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power. Record Search (REC SEARCH) ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 33 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. 1 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary. 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 35 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 32) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items Available mode SUB MENU MENU FUNCTIONS CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY Page CLOCK SET Setting the time ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 39 WL. REMOTE (1) Using the Remote Control ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 40 LANGUAGE SELECT Selecting the OSD language ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 29 DEMO Demonstration ✔ 41 PROGRAM AE Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function ✔ 42 WHT. BALANCE Setting White Balance ✔ D.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode MENU SUB MENU M. PLAY SELECT FUNCTIONS CAMERA PLAYER M. REC ✔ ✔ Selecting Storage Media (MPEG4, PHOTO) to playback M. PLAY ✔ Page 98 86 PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a Memory Card ✔ 92 PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure ✔ 93 FILE NO.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode Digital functions DIS D.ZOOM O DIS PHOTO (TAPE) O * D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O O NITE PIX O O O O SLOW SHUTTER O SLOW SHUTTER ✕ Digital special effects NITE PIX O O O O ✕ O O O ✕ O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE (SCD105 only) ✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL. REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and press the ENTER button. 3. Use the MENU DIAL to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE CAM MODE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the PROGRAM AE mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:43 PM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality color of the image. ■ AUTO ( ): This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1-1 1.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 18x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the zoom ■ Recording a small object close-up ■ Recording and walking at the same time ■ Recording through the window of a vehicle 1.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 9 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. a b c d e f g h b.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAM MODE 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track. ■ 16bit :You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Press the ENTER button to select the sub-menu. 5.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn the OSD ON/OFF displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV. 1.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU DIAL. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 60) - Each time you select FOCUS and press the ENTER button, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode. The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL until you see the ( ) icon, and then press the ENTER button.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 58 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, off. 4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (28~59) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 59 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 60 ENGLISH MEMORY CARDAdvanced Recording AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 61 ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ■ The subject is in front of a window. ■ The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. ■ The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 62 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. FADE To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 63 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing (SCD105 only) ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 64 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 6.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 5:14 PM Page 65 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. PHOTO Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The MENU list will appear. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 66 ENGLISH Advanced Recording NITE PIX (0 lux recording) ON ✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness. OFF 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. ■ (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically. POWER NITE PIX 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. STBY 3.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 67 ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NITE PIX POWER NITE PIX 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. ON ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX function. ✤ A POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NITE PIX switch is turned on.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 68 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the VIDEO LIGHT ✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only. ✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim. ✤ The VIDEO LIGHT works in SP mode only. - If you turn on the LIGHT in LP mode, the LIGHT indicator and “LP” will blink on the LCD. DANGER ■ The VIDEO LIGHT can become extremely hot. Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 69 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 1 2 3 4 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 70 ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder. Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks 1.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 71 ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 4. Turn on both the TV and VCR. ■ Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 72 ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. (SCD105 only) ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes. Playback pause ✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 73 ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD105 only) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. ■ Press the F.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 74 ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY (SCD105 only) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 75 ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 76 ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode. 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. PB ZOOM MACRO 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 77 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 78 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ● System requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU : faster Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV jack of the camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 79 ENGLISH USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 80 ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 81 ENGLISH USB interface Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB port on your computer. Using the “USB streaming” function ✤ USB streaming data type is MPEG4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 82 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 83 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder. ● Ejecting the Memory Card 1. 2. 3. ✤ Turn the Power switch to OFF. Push the Memory Card, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull out the Memory Card.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 84 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder. ■ A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 85 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY FILE NUMBER ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 86 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu. 7.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 5:14 PM Page 87 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card. Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. MEMORY CARD TAPE 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. ■ While the camcorder is recording the still image, “ ” appears on the screen.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 5:14 PM Page 88 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record still image from a cassette on a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to move recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 89 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ■ Multi display : To view 6 images at once. To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 90 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Turn the MENU DIAL to select a image. 19 20 22 23 100-0025 21 24 [24/24] 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MULTI button again.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 91 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette into a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button. ■ The submenu will appear. 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 92 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. ■ ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images. 1.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 93 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. M.PLAY MODE 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 95 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Card ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG RECORDING ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file on MEMORY CARD 1. Check whether MEMORY CARD is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it into the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT 4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY. 5. Press the ENTER button to enter the submenu. 6. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MPEG4 SIZE. 7.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 98 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only. (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 99 ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. ■ Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 100 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. (bule screen) 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the cleaning tape. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 102 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. TAPE END! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 103 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY CARD! slow There is no Memory Card in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Card. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Card. Record new images.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 104 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. 104 START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette.
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 105 ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD103/D105 System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic NTSC 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tap
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 106 ENGLISH INDEX -A- -O- Accessories ................................................................................................12 AF/MF ....................................................................................................... 60 Audio dubbing ........................................................................................... 63 AUDIO MODE .......................................................................................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (60~107) 11/26/03 4:44 PM Page 107 Warranty (SEA users only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.