ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. REC MODE 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “CAMERA” is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select “CAMERA” then press the OK button. The submenu including “DSE SELECT” is displayed. REC MODE 4. Press the DOWN button to select “DSE SELECT” then press the OK button. The available DSE SELECT options are listed. 5.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use You can select the Recording mode in the REC and PLAY (DV IN) modes of your camcorder. This camcorder records and plays back in SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play) modes. - SP: Standard Play, this mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a normal DVM60 tape. - LP: Long Play, this mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a normal DVM60 tape. REC MODE 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use You can select the Audio recording mode in REC mode. This camcorder records audio signals in two ways. - 12bit: Your can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks along with the video. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track and an additional soundtrack can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track. For dubbing audio, refer to page 78.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT) The WIND CUT function works only in REC and PLAY modes. To reduce microphone wind noise, use the Wind Cut function. Use the Wind Cut function when recording in a windy place such as on the beach, in the mountains or near buildings. REC MODE 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “A/V” is displayed. 3.
OFF ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC) R PL E C Y A The Back Light Compensation function works only in REC mode. The Back Light Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the light source is behind the subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when the subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Slow Shutter Speed The Slow Shutter function works only in REC mode. The Slow Shutter allows the user to record dark subjects or in darker areas, makin them even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. A subject recorded using this function may appear to move slowly. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording NITE PIX The NITE PIX function works only in REC mode. The NITE PIX enables you to record subjects in dark lighting conditions. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX button upwards. NITE PIX and indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. The NITE PIX message will disappear within 3 seconds. 3. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. 4. To exit the NITE PIX mode, slide the NITE PIX button downwards.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording POWER NITE PIX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The POWER NITE PIX function works only in REC mode. With its maximum sensitivity, POWER NITE PIX enables you to make dark subjects and areas brighter. POWER NITE PIX works with the Slow Shutter function to produce brighter recordings under extremely dark lighting conditions. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. Slide the NITE PIX button to upwards. “NITE PIX” and indicator will appear on the LCD monitor.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure Shutter Speed function works only in REC mode. Adjusting the exposure and shutter speed helps the user to control the recorded image. Greater exposure results in a brighter image while shorter shutter speeds make the image darker. For further information on the effect on the image according to exposure and shutter speed, refer to the page 64. STBY 0:00:30 64 min 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Using the Fade In / Out Function The Fade In / Out function works only in REC mode. You can give your recordings more professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning and fading out at the end of a sequence. 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to REC mode. 2. To start recording using the FADE IN function, hold down the FADE button to make the picture and sound gradually disappear. 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu The Quick Menu is only available in REC mode. Quick Menu is used to access camcorder functions by simply using the Navigation Wheel. Quick Menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus without using the MENU button. You can access the following functions by turning the Navigation Wheel: DATE/TIME 1. 2. - Changes the DATE/TIME stamp format that is displayed on screen.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) 1. Provides a quick way to access the Digital Special Effects. 2. Using the Navigation Wheel, you can quickly set and release the special effect for your filming. Pressing the Navigation Wheel while DSE is highlighted will toggle the DSE between OFF and selected the DSE mode. (refer to page 58) 1. Turn the Navigation Wheel to select the “DSE”. 2.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording SHUTTER - Provides a quick way to access the SHUTTER Speed Settings. 1. Press the Navigation Wheel once then turn the Navigation Wheel to select “SHUTTER”. The adjustable Shutter Speed slide bar appears on the screen. 2. Adjust the Shutter Speed by turning the Navigation Wheel. The range of Shutter Speeds: 1/60 ~ 1/10,000 (8 steps) 3. Press the Navigation Wheel to select the adjusted Shutter Speed. S. [Value] is displayed. 4.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Taking Photos You may take still images while in REC mode and store the images on tape. This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the camcorder. If you want to take a higher resolution still image, switch to (CAMERA) mode (refer to page 96). You can take photos using the remote control. You can search still pictures recorded on a tape (refer to page 77). 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In some situations, different recording techniques .may be required for more dramatic results. 1. General Recording Suitable for most recording situations. 1 2 3 4 2. Downward Recording Make a recording while viewing the LCD monitor from above. 3. Upward Recording Make a recording while viewing the LCD monitor from below. 4. Self Recording Make a recording while viewing the LCD monitor from the front. 5 5.
OFF ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Playing Back a Recorded Tape The tape playback functions work only in PLAY mode. Playback on the LCD Monitor It is handy and practical to view a tape using the LCD monitor almost anywhere (i.e. in a car, indoors, or outdoors). OF F Playback on a TV Monitor To display a recorded tape on a TV, the television set needs to comply with the Color System (NTSC/PAL). It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter and Cable as the power source for the camcorder.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Various Functions in PLAY modes The (PLAY/STILL), (STOP), (FF) , (REW) buttons are located both on the Camcorder and the Remote Control. The F.ADV (Frame advance), (SLOW) buttons are located only on the Remote Control. 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 the playback.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) You can playback your recording at 2x normal speed using the X2 button on the remote control. START/ STOP Forward X2 Playback Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback. To resume nomal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. PHOTO DISPLAY SELF TIMER ZERO MEMORY DATE/ TIME PHOTO SEARCH A.DUB SLOW Reverse X2 Playback Press the (-) button during Forward X2 Playback.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Searching Still Images Searching the Still Images recorded on a tape works only in PLAY mode. Recorded Still Images are played back using stop-motion. PLAY MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER STOP REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH AUDIO MODE12bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE OUT AV IN/OUT 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “A/V” is displayed. STOP PLAY MODE 3.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording Audio Dubbing works only in PLAY mode. You can dub additional audio to your recordings using the remote control. Dubbing is supported only when the recorded image has been recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode using the 12-bit settings for audio. This function is useful for adding additional background music or sound effects to your recordings. The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing the Sound 1.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Playing Dubbed Sound You may select the audio track to be played back. PLAY MODE 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “A/V” is displayed. STOP REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH AUDIO MODE12bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE OUT AV IN/OUT PLAY MODE STOP A/V SET 3. Press the DOWN button to select “A/V” then press the OK button.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) The MEMORY function works in both REC and PLAY modes. On a tape, you can mark a point that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or while recording at the point you wish to return to.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback The PB DSE function works only in PLAY mode. The PB DSE function allows the user to apply digital effects to recorded video and still pictures. 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start the playback. 3. Press the MENU button during the playback. The top menu including “A/V” is displayed. 4.
ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback The PB ZOOM function works only in PLAY mode. The PB ZOOM function allows the user to zoom in or out on recorded video and still pictures. The Zooming Range for PLAY mode: 1.2 ~ 8.0x 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. During playback, zoom in or zoom out using the Zoom Lever. The image is magnified or reduced to scale. 3. To move around the enlarged image, press the LEFT, RIGHT, UP or DOWN button. 4.
ENGLISH The Camera : Preparation Using the Memory Card MMC, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro are compatible with the SC-D6050. The Memory Device stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.
ENGLISH The Camera : Preparation MMC / SD Memory Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro are available for taking photographs. Before inserting or ejecting the memory device, turn the camcorder OFF. Inserting a Memory Card To Insert a Memory Device into the Slot 1. Open the Memory Slot lid. 2. Insert the Memory Card into the Slot until it softly clicks. 3. Close the Memory Slot. Ejecting a Memory Card To Eject the Memory Device from the Slot 1. Open the Memory Slot lid. 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Preparation Number of Recordable Images / Length of Motion Clip The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format. Each file has a file name (using sequential numbers) and all files are assigned to a folder. A file number beginning with DCAM0001 up to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image. Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded in the memory card.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Numbering Stored Pictures File numbers will be automatically given, in the order they were recorded, to pictures taken and stored in the Memory Card. By default, pictures are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled 100SSCAM, with four-digit file numbers, starting from DCAM0001. You can reset the numbering back to DCAM0001 at any time by setting the FILE to RESET. 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Picture Quality Set the level of picture quality for the still images taken by the Camera before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the memory card capacity, picture size and quality. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (QUALITY) is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (QUALITY) then press the DOWN button.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Picture Size Set the picture size for still images taken by the Camera before you begin. The number of stored images varies depending on the memory card capacity, picture size and quality. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (CAMERA) mode. C RE AY PL OFF (SIZE) is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (SIZE) then press the DOWN button. The available options are listed.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Menu Language You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. Menus and messages can be displayed in English, Español, Français, Português, Deutsch, and Italiano. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. C RE AY PL 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including OFF (SET) is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the (SET) then press the DOWN button.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for Camera use. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “SET” is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the (SET) then press the DOWN button. The submenu including “LCD” is displayed. 4. Press the DOWN button to select the “LCD” then press the RIGHT button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Clock A built-in clock for Camera mode creates the Time Stamp. For further information on Time Stamp Imprinting, refer to the next page. C RE AY PL 1. Turn your Camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SET) is displayed. OFF (CAMERA) mode. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the (SET) then press the DOWN button. The submenu including “DATE & TIME” is displayed. 4.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the IMPRINT Option IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a picture. Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the date stamp to imprint the date and time on your picture. Before you begin! Set the CLOCK (refer to the previous page). 1. Turn your Camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Press the MENU button.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) You can enable or disable the Wireless Remote Control for use in Camera mode. Using the Wireless Remote Control, you can easily and remotely manipulate your camera. Refer to page 40 for setting the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder use. Using the Wireless Remote Control provided, you can take a delayed picture using the SELF TIMER button (refer to page 102). 1.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions MENU SETUP MYCAM SIZE QUALITY METERING 94 SUB MENU FILE LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Q.
ENGLISH The Camera : Functions MENU EFFECT SHARPNESS SHOOTING SELF TIMER SAVE SUB MENU NORMAL B&W SEPIA NEGATIVE SOFT NORMAL VIVID SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB OFF 2s SELF 10s SELF MYSET1 MYSET2 MYSET3 Functions No special effect Converts colors into Black and White Converts color info.
OF F ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Taking and Viewing Your First Photo Taking Still Images: AUTO Mode 1. Insert the memory card (refer to page 84) and connect a power source (refer to page 27). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode and turn the Mode Dial to select (AUTO) mode. 3. Frame your subject Frame your subject using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Use the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out. 4. Set the focus by pressing the PHOTO button halfway down.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking OF F Viewing Still Images You can playback and view still images stored on the Memory Card. Still images stored on the memory card are all displayed in the same size despite their original resolution using the LCD monitor or viewfinder. There are two ways to view the recorded images in Camera (PLAY) mode: Single: To view an image frame by frame Slide Show: To view all images automatically in consecutive order Viewing a Single Still Image 1.
ENGLISH OF F The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing a Slide Show 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set to PLAY mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SLIDE) is displayed. (CAMERA) mode. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (SLIDE). 5. Press the DOWN or UP button to select INTERVAL then press the RIGHT button. The cursor is located on Interval.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review Quick Review is used to view the last recorded still image. To see detailed information on the picture, press the DISPLAY button once. 1. Record a still image using the PHOTO button. 2. Press the LEFT button to view the picture just taken. 3. To return to Camera mode, press the LEFT button again or press the PHOTO button halfway down.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Deleting Recorded Pictures You can delete previously stored images either one at a time or all at once. Deleting One Image in Single Image View 1. Load a memory card that has previously stored pictures (refer to page 96). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 3. Turn the Mode Dial to set the (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Choose a stored picture to be deleted by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. 5.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Deleting Multiple Images in Multiple Image View 1. Load a memory card that has previously stored pictures (refer to page 96). 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 3. Turn the Mode Dial to set the (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the button to display 9 pictures on the LCD monitor. Multiple pictures are displayed and the cursor is on the first picture. 5.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Delayed Shooting – Self Timer Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography and various other camera uses) is available. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set AUTO, A, S, M, or SCENE mode. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “SELF TIMER” is displayed. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “SELF TIMER” then press the DOWN button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera You can record a motion clip onto the memory card using (CAMERA) mode. Preparation – Setting the Resolution, Quality and Frame Ratio 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Set the Mode Dial to the (MOVIE). The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button. (CAMERA) mode. Setting up the MPEG Resolution 1. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (SIZE) then press the DOWN button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Recording a Motion Clip (MPEG) onto a Memory Card You can record movies with sound (recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone) using the Before recording a motion clip, insert a Memory Card (refer to page 84). (MOVIE) mode. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to (Movie). Movie mode indicator is displayed and it is ready for recording. Recordable time using the memory card is displayed. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Basic Picture Taking Viewing a Motion Clip (MPEG) To Playback a Recorded Motion Clip 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture or movie is displayed. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to locate the motion clip to be played back. The MPEG indicator is displayed when a motion clip is selected. 4. Press the PLAY button to start playback. Playback begins. 5. To pause playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus In Camera modes, the automatic focus will not engage unless the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down. To get good image quality, please verify the focus is set properly before fully depressing the PHOTO button. While the camera is focusing (when pressing the PHOTO button halfway down), a flashing icon ( ) will appear on the LCD monitor. A sound effect will play once the focus is set. 001 2592 1.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Built-In Flash The Flash works in (CAMERA) modes and allows the user to take brighter pictures in dark locations (i.e. nighttime shooting, indoor and in shaded areas). Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync and Flash Cancel modes are available. To select a flash mode, press the UP button. It will toggle the flash mode between: Auto Flash The flash automatically pops up and fires according to the lighting conditions.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Focus Modes Choose a focus mode to suit your subject and composition. Auto focusing, Continuous Auto focusing, Manual focusing, and Macro focusing modes are available. Focus will be automatically set near the center of the frame for Auto focusing. Note Focus is set when you push the PHOTO button halfway down. Focus is set on the subject located nearest the center of the frame.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Continuous Auto Focus Mode allows the user to focus rapidly, whereas the single auto focus gives a less rapid response but saves battery power. When Continuous Auto Focus mode is selected, [CAF] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to set A, S, M or SCENE mode. 3. Press the MF/AF button until [CAF] is displayed to set the focus mode to Continuous Auto Focus.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Macro Mode The Macro Focusing mode allows the user to take a close-up picture of a detailed subject. Your camera can focus on subjects as close as 4cm (about 1.57 inches). The Macro mode works only in (CAMERA) modes. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 000 A F2. 8 2. Press the RIGHT button. The Macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Frame your subject and close-up by zooming in or out if required. 4.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Exposure Exposure, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity affects picture brightness and overall picture quality. Longer exposure, slower shutter speed and higher ISO sensitivity brighten the picture. Adjustment of these settings is available when you are using A, S, and M camera modes. You can adjust the overall image brightness by adjusting the Exposure, Shutter Speed and ISO settings.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE MULTI and SPOT AE mode works only in Camera modes. Use this function to adjust the exposure of the subject to obtain better results MULTI AE meters the lighting condition of the overall image by metering the exposure on multiple points. SPOT AE meters the lighting condition of a narrower area in order to have precise exposure control over a specific subject.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques SCENE (Program AE) Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes Preset SCENE modes are provided to assist the user in taking pictures under various lighting conditions. The SCENE modes direct the camera to automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed and white balance according to the lighting conditions according to preset settings. The available SCENE modes are: NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE – UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORK BEACH&SNOW 1.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Manual Exposure Compensation If the image in the LCD monitor is too bright, choose a negative value for exposure compensation. If the image in the LCD monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure compensation. The Manual Exposure compensation function works in A, S or M Camera modes. 1. Press the Navigation Wheel once. The indicator and the Exposure Control Bar appear on the LCD monitor. 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Aperture By controlling the aperture, the user may adjust the overall picture brightness. Large apertures require more lighting and soften the background details. Smaller apertures will increase the depth of field, bringing the main subject and the background into focus. Set the Mode Dial to A or M. A 000 F3. 5 1. Press the Navigation Wheel once. The indicator and the Exposure Control Bar appear on the LCD monitor. 2592 ISO 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Shutter Speed By controlling the shutter speed and aperture, user may adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Slower shutter speeds require more lighting. Faster shutter speeds require less lighting. For fast moving subject, a slow shutter setting will produce a motion blurring effect. Set the Mode Dial to S or M. 1. Press the Navigation Wheel once. The indicator and the Exposure Control Bar appear on the LCD monitor. 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the picture is under the same exposure condition. Allowing the flash to fire will help to brighten the picture. However, other settings disable the flash use, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher level. Set the Mode Dial to A, S or M. 1. Press the Navigation Wheel once.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the White Balance Setting the Preset White Balance Digital Cameras capture an image using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that takes in lighting information and detects the color. The color balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions; white balance is used to preserve natural colors under different lighting conditions. You can set the white balance in A, S, and M modes. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Manual White Balance You can set the white balance in A, S, and M modes. 1. Set the White Balance Mode to (MANUAL), following steps 1 ~ 4 on the previous page. 2. Frame your camera on the base color sheet (WHITE) filling the LCD monitor (or view finder) with the color. A 000 F4. 8 2592 ISO 3. Press the OK button to set the White Balance. AUTO MS H L AWB 4. The new White Balance setting will be applied to further picture takings.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using Digital Special Effects The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function works only in Camera modes. Digital Special Effects allows the user to create professional looking effects on their pictures. 2. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (EFFECT) is displayed. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select The available options are listed. then press the DOWN button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing From time to time, determining the best exposure setting for a picture may be difficult and you may not have time to check the results and try again. Auto Exposure Bracketing allows the user to vary exposure compensation settings automatically over a series of photos, “Bracketing” a selected exposure compensation setting.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot Continuous Shot allows the user to take consecutive pictures of a moving object. Continuous recording will occur while the PHOTO button is being pressed. OFF: Records one picture at a time Records pictures continuously up to the storage capacity. When the image resolution is set to 1600x1200 or higher, only 3 continuous pictures can be recorded. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to 2.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Setting the Sharpness This option allows the user to obtain sharper images by processing the picture after it is shot. The camera processes the picture to enhance the sharpness of the picture; therefore previewing the effects of sharpening before the shot is taken is not possible. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (SHARPNESS) is displayed. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Using the Digital Zoom A 3x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom are available. The Zoom indicator shows the current zooming status. A divider indicates the border between optical and digital zooming. The digital zoom, digitally processes data from the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, Image Sensor) to enlarge the center portion of the image to fill the frame and may produce a less detailed and slightly grainy picture.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu MySET menu works only in (CAMERA) Modes. Customize your camera to memorize frequently accessed settings for easier use. MySET allows the user to recall memorized settings to ready the camera in seconds. Memorizing Your Current Settings You can save up to 3 different settings using MYSET1, MYSET2 and MYSET3. 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to desired camera mode.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Loading Your Customized Settings To Recall your MySET configuration at a later time, follow these steps: 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to 2. Set the Mode Dial to MySET. 3. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (MySET) is displayed. (CAMERA) mode. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (MySET). The submenu including “LOAD” is displayed. 5. Press the DOWN or UP button to select MySET1, MySET2 or MySET3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image This function works in (CAMERA) modes. This function changes the starting image that is displayed when the camera is turned on. Resized still images saved in “LOGO” size are available to be your new start-up image (refer to page 130). 1. Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to any camera modes then press the MENU button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing This function allows the user to have a more detailed view of the picture using the LCD monitor. Enlarge a portion of the picture to see more detail and move the zoom tool around the picture. Zooming the Picture 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. The last picture taken is displayed. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Rotating a Stored Picture This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. You can rotate a stored picture while viewing it. 1. Turn on your camera by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to locate the picture you wish to rotate. 4. Press the MENU button. The top menu including (ROTATE) is displayed.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Resizing a Stored Picture This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. You can resize stored pictures. Only downsizing is available. Enlarging low resolution pictures into higher resolutions is not available. Choose this option to scale down your stored pictures. This function utilizes JPEG technology. 1. Turn on your camera by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques Protecting Stored Pictures Selecting PROTECT from the MENU saves valuable image from accidental deletion. You can set or cancel the protection on your pictures in (PLAY) mode. You may set a picture to LOCK to protect it, or UNLOCK to cancel the protection. 1 Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode. 2. Set the Mode Dial to (PLAY) mode. A stored picture is displayed on the LCD Monitor. 3. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH The Camera : Advanced Techniques 1. 2. 3. 4. To Select Pictures to be Protected Select “SELECT” Press the DOWN or UP button to select “SELECT” then press the OK button. The picture selection window appears. Select pictures to be locked by pressing the OK button. To move the cursor, use the LEFT, RIGHT, DOWN or UP buttons. The indicator appears on the picture. To cancel the protection and unlock the picture, press the OK button on a selected picture.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge By connecting the camera to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the memory card directly to the printer with a few simple operations using the camera buttons. With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your camera in order to print out stored pictures.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Setting the PictBridge To set the number of prints, select the IMAGES menu. 1. On the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select “IMAGES”. The available options are listed: ONE PIC and ALL PICs. 2. Press the RIGHT button. 3. Select an option using the DOWN or UP button then press the OK button. If “ONE PIC” is selected, the current picture displayed is ready to print. To change the selected picture, use the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Images After selecting the PictBridge settings, print your pictures by choosing the PRINT menu. 1. On the PictBridge settings menu, press the DOWN button to select “PRINT”. 2. Press the OK button. The selected picture with a confirmation message appears. NOW PRINTING 3. To confirm the print, press the OK button. To cancel the print, press the PHOTO button. If confirmed, the message “NOW PRINTING…” appears and starts to print. PRN . SUCCESSFULLY 4.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Images Using DPOF Settings 1. Set the DPOF settings as described on page 137. 2. Connect your camera and the printer as described on page 133. The top menu including “DPOF AUTO P” is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN button to select “DPOF AUTO P.” then press the OK button. DPOF printing starts to print images. 4. To cancel the printing, press the PHOTO button. It automatically returns to the step 2 if canceled. Resetting PictBridge Settings 1.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Printing Your Pictures – Using the DPOF This camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) functionality. DPOF provides versatility to the portability of digital data. You can automatically print images recorded on a memory card with a printer supporting DPOF (not provided). There are 2 ways to make a Print Mark. ONE PIC: You can set a print mark on the image currently displayed on the LCD monitor.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to Other Devices – TV and VCR You can connect your device to a TV set directly or through a VCR to view your recordings and pictures on the TV screen, using the Multi-AV cable. Once connected to a TV set, you can record TV program using your camcorder (refer to page 141). Once connected to a VCR, you can copy your recordings to the VCR (refer to page 143).
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to a TV Set Through a VCR If there are no input terminals for external devices on your TV set and a VCR is connected to your TV set using a coaxial cable, you can utilize the VCR to connect your camcorder to the TV set. To Connect to a VCR that is Connected to Your TV Set 1. Connect the Multi-AV cable to your camcorder’s multi-AV jack. 2. Connect the Multi-AV cable to the External Inputs (LINE-IN) on the VCR by matching the colors of the terminals. 3.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Viewing OSD on the TV screen You can set the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu not to be displayed on the TV. In the VIEWER menu of the camcorder, you can turn TV DISPLAY on or off . Turning TV DISPLAY off does not affect the video transfer to the TV. PLAY MODE LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME 1. Turn on your camcorder by setting the Power Switch to PLAY. 2. Press the MENU button. The top menu including “VIEWER” is displayed. 3.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Recording TV Programs Using the Camcorder You can record a TV program using your camcorder. Television programs, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and against copyright laws. Insert a blank cassette for recording. Connect your camcorder to a TV set using the Multi-AV cable before recording (refer to page 138). 1.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Recording VCR Using the Camcorder Television programs, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and against copyright laws. Insert a blank cassette for recording. Connect your camcorder to a TV set using the Multi-AV cable before recording (refer to page 138). 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Copying Your Recording to a VCR Tape & DVD Recorder You can copy your recordings to a regular blank video tape. Insert a blank cassette in your VCR to copy your camcorder recordings. Insert your recorded cassette in your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the Multi-AV cable before recording (refer to page 138). 1. Prepare your VCR to record from the external input. Refer to the VCR VCR manufacturer’s instructions for further details. 2.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to Other Devices – PC You can connect your camcorder to a PC for copying or editing recorded video. DV and USB connections are supported. Connecting to a PC Using a DV (i.Link, IEEE 1394) cable This function works only in the Camera (PLAY) mode. Using the IEEE1394 cable (DV cable), you can connect your camcorder to a PC which supports the IEEE 1394 connection.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information To connect your Camcorder to a PC using DV cable 1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to PLAY mode. 2. Connect the DV cable to your camcorder’s DV terminal which is located on the bottom left side. If your PC has a 4-pin DV port (most laptops with DV support use 4-pin terminals), use a 4-pin to 4-pin DV cable. 3. Connect the other side of the DV cable to the DV port of the PC. The DV IN indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information Connecting to a PC Using a USB cable Using the USB cable, you can connect your device to a PC that supports USB connections. A USB cable for USB connection is provided with the product. Use the provided cable for a high speed USB connection. You may need to install the driver software. PC System Requirements CPU: Intel (or compatible) Pentium II 400MHz or faster PC / G3 or faster Macintosh Operating System: Windows 98SE, ME, XP, 2000 or Mac OS (9.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information DVC Media Software 5.1 Installation DVC Media Software CD includes the driver and software for connecting and utilizing Samsung DVC Camera to the PC. During the use of PC, if the program is deleted or error message comes out, you can reinstall it with this CD. 1. Put your DVC Media Software CD into the CD-ROM Drive and automatically it runs the Software installation screen. If it does not run automatically, select the CD-Rom drive in your Explorer and run the Setup.
ENGLISH Miscellaneous Information To Copy Still Images Using a USB Connection The PC will recognize your camera as a removable mass storage device. Use your Windows Explorer or other file browser to locate your stored images. You can copy, delete or move your stored images from the memory card as a normal files found on your hard disk drive(s). To Use Your Camcorder as a PC Camera You can use this camera as a PC camcorder for video chatting, video conference and other PC camera applications.
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder For prolonged use of your device, read following instructions carefully. After Using Your Camcorder For the safekeeping of your device, follow these steps. Remove the cassette (refer to page 48). Turn your camcorder off. Remove the Battery (refer to page 28). Remove the Memory Card (refer to page 84) To prevent any damage to the LCD monitor, do not apply excessive force on its moving parts. Do not drop or in anyway shock the device.
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads To Clean the Exterior of Your Device To clean the exterior, use a soft dry cloth. Wipe the body gently. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface. The LCD monitor surface should not be pressed. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface. To clean the lens, use an optional blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloths or your fingers. If necessary, use lens cleaning paper.
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 where the power input range is 100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adapter if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlets.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting If your device fails to function as expected, please check the following before contacting service personnel. Refer to the page numbers listed for further details.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Display Blinking CARD ERROR! Slow NOT FORMATTED! Slow Informs that… Memory card is formatted by other device or has error in system folder Memory card needs to be formatted Action Format the memory card using the camera menu Format the memory card using the camera menu If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or authorized service center/personnel.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Digital zoom does not work Possible Causes Digital special effect is applying Measure Turn off the digital special effects.
ENGLISH Specifications Specifications Model Name Camcorder System Video Signal Video Recording System Audio Recording System Usable Cassette Tape Speed Tape Recording Time FF/REW time General Format Dimension (WxHxD) Weight (Net) Power Consumption Power Source Power Source Type Built-in Microphone LCD Monitor Size Pixel Bright / Color Adjust Rotation Angle Mirror Viewfinder Display Device Size Pixel Diopter Adjust SCD6050 NTSC 2 Rotary heads, Helical Scanning System Rotary heads, PCM system Digital Video
ENGLISH Specifications Lens Optical Zoom Ratio Digital Zoom Ratio Focal Length (f) F. No (Wide / Tele) Zooming Speed Filter Diameter 0 Lux Recording Macro CCD Size Pixel (Max / Effective) Strobo / Flash Image Stabilizer Auto Focus / Manual Focus Shutter Speed (Auto) Manual Shutter Speed Auto White Balance Metering Connectors Video output S-VIDEO output Audio output DV input / output USB output External MIC Others Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 156 CAMCORDER 10x 900x 2.7 ~ 27mm 1.4 / 1.
ENGLISH Index -AAudio dubbing ............................................................................................ 78 AUDIO MODE ............................................................................................61 -B- image size ...................................................................................................88 -LLCD .............................................................................................................33 Lithium battery .........................
ENGLISH Index -R- -U- REC MODE ................................................................................................31 Remote Control ...........................................................................................25 USB ...........................................................................................................146 -S- VIEWFINDER .............................................................................................34 Viewing Still images ....................
ENGLISH 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°Øs option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center.
