00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD907 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus STAR T/ STOP Charge Coupled Device SELF TIMER PHO SEARTO CH PHOTO ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLAY DATE/ TIME SLOW X2 Liquid Crystal Display F.ADV Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
00811B SCD907 USA-SAFETY 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA-SAFETY 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA-SAFETY 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
00811B SCD907 USA-SAFETY 8/23/04 11:41 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 used.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features .....................................................................................................................
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 37 Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Setting menu items ............
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72 Various Recording Techniques ................................................................................................................................................................................
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................93 Recording images to a Memory Stick ......................................................................................................................................................................................
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD monitor Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1. LCD monitor closed. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD monitor. ■ A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob. 2 3. Recording when looking at the LCD monitor from the top. 3 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 so that the viewfinder points towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 2.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E7 TYPE) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E7 TYPE) 3. AC cord 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH REV MULTI DISP. FADE BLC 9. Viewfinder FWD 2. Ring Focus 3. Lens 10. LCD monitor open 4. Built-in FLASH 5. Handstrap ring 6. LED LIGHT 7. Remote sensor 11. TFT LCD monitor 8. Internal MIC 1. Function buttons PLAYER - CAMERA EASY Q M.PLAY MULTI DISP.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 6. Mode switch 7. FLASH/PB ZOOM 8. MEMORY MIX/ S.SHOW 1. MENU button 9. Speaker 2. MENU Selector 3. External MIC in 4. DC jack 10. DISPLAY 11. MACRO/DELETE 5. Charging indicatior 1. MENU button 2. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME) 3. External MIC in 4. DC jack 5. Charging indicatior (see page 24) 6. Mode switch (MEMORY/TAPE) (see page 29) 14 7. FLASH (CAMERA, M.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. SMART SHOE COVER 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 7. MF/AF 3. Focus adjustment knob 8. Slow shutter 9. Multi-AV jack 10. DV jack 11. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch 12. Hook for handstrap 1. Zoom lever (see page 49) 7. MF/AF (see page 66) 2. PHOTO button (see page 93) 8. Slow shutter (see page 64) 3. Focus adjustment knob (see page 34) 9. Multi-AV jack 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Memory Stick slot 3. Battery Release 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover 4. Tripod receptacle 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21) 4. Tripod receptacle 2. Memory Stick slot (see page 87) 5. TAPE EJECT (see page 27) 3. Battery Release 16 5.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 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 10. Direction ( 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 77) , ) (see page 76) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 12. (STOP) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 78) 13. (STILL) 5.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy Q mode (see pages 65) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 52) 4. Program AE (see page 46) 5. White Balance mode (see page 48) 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 68) 7. Manual focus (see page 66) 8. EXPOSURE and Shutter speed (see page 63) 9. Zoom position (see page 49) 10.Memory Mix (see page 54) 11.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 88) B. Image counter - Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Photo Quality (see page 89) F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 104) G. Print Mark (see page 100) H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 99) I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 91) J.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 buttons without having to change the position of your hand. Hand strap a b a b c 1 2 3 When you are recording a.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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. Power Switch Notes ■ ■ You must use the AA-E7 type AC Power adapter.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 monitor, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-LS110 Approx. 1hr 40min Approx.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 c d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) d e ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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 tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the 1 cassette door. ■ If Multi-AV and USB or DV cable are not connected with camcorder, close the jack cover surely.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM 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 2. Remove the LENS COVER. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. 4 ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed. ■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording To select the CAMCORDER mode ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position. ■ CAMERA mode (TAPE record mode) 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. ■ PLAYER mode (TAPE playback mode) 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. + : CAMERA mode + : PLAYER mode + : M.REC mode + : M.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 30 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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 31 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cover 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 monitor to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 33 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 which 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 or PLAYER position.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. ■ The BRIGHT SELECT setting switches between NORMAL/SUPER each time you push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ Available adjustment range for BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST is 00 ~ 35. 9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting. Using the VIEWFINDER ✤ In the PLAYER mode, the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD monitor is closed.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD monitor ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 1 2. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 2 3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 4. Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle of the LCD monitor. 5.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Basic Recording Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER and M.PLAY mode. ■ 2 When you use the LCD monitor 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 or M.PLAY mode. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 2. Press 3-1 (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape or moving picture. 3.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU M.PLAY Page CAMERA PLAYER M.REC Setting the time ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 40 WL.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS CAMERA PLAYER M.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode Digital functions EIS D.ZOOM O EIS PHOTO (TAPE) O D.ZOOM O O PHOTO ✕ ✕ SLOW SHUTTER ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O SLOW SHUTTER Digital special effects O * O ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ O : The requested function will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 40 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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select CLOCK SET from the submenu. 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ✤ 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. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu. 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Sets the SHUTTER SOUND On/Off when using the DSC feature. 1. Set the camcorder to M.REC or PLAYER mode (see page 29). 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND USB CONNECT LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● USB CONNECT ✤ Before connecting the camcorder to a PC or PRINTER with USB cable, USB CONNECT setting is required. ✤ The USB CONNECT function works in M.PLAY mode only. ✤ The USB CONNECT setting is automatically set to “COMPUTER” and can not be set to “PRINTER” in PLAYER and M.REC mode. M.PLAY MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 45 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 is switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 46 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 ( ) - Automatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode. ✤ 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 image color. ■ AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 49 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 compromise your video results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Camera is capable of 10x optical zoom. ✤ Zooming more than 10x is performed digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 51) CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT.
