00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ EIS (Electronic 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 52 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 8 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. b.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an Digital Special Effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 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 DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● MEMORY MIX ✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving images you are recording. ✤ You can record the superimposed images on a tape. ✤ Select from 4 types of Memory Mix effects: ■ M. CHROMA (Memory chroma key) - You can swap a blue area of a still image such as a picture frame with a moving image. ■ M.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape ✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. ✤ Insert a Memory Stick with still images recorded into your camcorder. CAM MODE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM EIS DSE SELECT MEMORY MIX 3.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) and 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 or PLAYER mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ 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. (see page 70) ■ 16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 58 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, it is possible other low sounds will be eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 59 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. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME. 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 60 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 monitor and Viewfinder. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD monitor, Viewfinder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD/Viewfinder/TV. 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 61 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus. A. DATE/TIME (see page 59) - Each time you select DATE/TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR, it will be displayed in D order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 62 ENGLISH Advanced Recording F. WHT. BALANCE (see page 48) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, 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. G. SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE - You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting ( For more information, see the next page. ) icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 63 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ 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 or M.REC mode. (see page 29) 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon( ) on, and then push the MENU SELECTOR.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 64 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 S1/30, S1/15, S1/8, S1/15 , S1/8 , off. S.
00811B SCD907 USA (28~65) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 65 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Q Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video recordings. ■ The EASY Q mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 66 ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ✤ The MF/AF 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 67 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the Built - in Flash ✤ You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash or attaching the VL-S1FL video Light/ Flash (optional) to the camcorder's Smart shoe (see page 109), whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places. ■ OFF : The flash does not fire. ■ (Auto): The flash comes on depending on the brightness of the subject.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 68 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 69 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 70 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ 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. ✤ You can also use the WIND CUT function in AUDIO dubbing mode. (see page 58). Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:42 AM Page 71 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER mode. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT 12 SOUND1 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 72 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. PHOTO 3. Press the PHOTO button fully down. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 4. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 73 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 1 2 3 4 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD monitor. 3. Upward recording.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 74 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 75 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 Multi-AV cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) Audio input (right)-Red Audio input (left)-White S-VIDEO input VCR Video inputYellow 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. A/V OUT 3.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 76 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. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes. Playback pause ✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 77 ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● 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 repeatedly. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press the (_) button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. ■ Press the F.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 78 ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ✤ The 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 during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to. ■ The time code changes to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0:00:00 (Zero memory indicator).
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 79 ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback or still mode. 3. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. 4. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 5.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 80 ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. 2. 3. 4. AUDIO(R) AUDIO(L) Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. Turn on the VCR or TV. AV IN Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 81 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 82 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device. ■ Make sure that DV appears on the screen. 4. Press the START/STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode. ■ PAUSE is displayed on the OSD. 5.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 83 ENGLISH USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a MEMORY STICK 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, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 84 ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 7.0 Software ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. Software installation 1. 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. - Installation selection screen appears in the monitor. 2.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 85 ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Set the USB CONNECT to “COMPUTER”. (see page 44) USB Cable 2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) Notes ■ ■ ■ If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the data may be corrupted.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 86 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 87 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the arrow. ● Ejecting the Memory Stick 1. 2. 3. ✤ Turn the Power switch to OFF. Push the Memory Stick, it will move out of the camcorder automatically. Pull out the Memory Stick.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 88 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MJPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 89 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the photo quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu. 7.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 90 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the recording image size ✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR. 5. Select IMAGE SIZE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 91 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY position. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. PHOTO QUALITY IMAGE SIZE MJPEG SIZE CONTIN. SHOT PRINT MARK PROTECT DELETE FORMAT M.REC MODE MEMORY SET 6.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 92 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously ✤ You can record still images continuously. ✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording. ■ NORMAL( ): Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in 1600 ✕ 1200 size or 6 still images in 640 ✕ 480 size at about 0.7 sec intervals. ■ HIGH SPEED ( HS) : Your camcorder records up to 12 still images in 640 ✕ 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 93 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to record multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. (see page 95) ✤ The still image’s date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made. 1 ✤ The image size of a still image recorded from cassette onto a Memory Stick will be 640 ✕ 480. 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 95 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ■ The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made. ■ The image’s size of a still image copied from tape to Memory Stick will be 640 ✕ 480. ■ Before operation - Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG RECORDING ✤ The moving picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the Memory Stick. Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK. 1. Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4. Press the START/STOP button.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode ■ The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller and have less definition than those recorded on Tape. ■ There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MJPEG moving picture images, but it is not malfunction. ■ You can transfer MJPEG file to PC through DVC Media 7.0 using USB port on your PC. To view the MJPEG file on your PC use a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player. (DVC Media 7.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 98 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single images/Moving pictures ■ 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. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 99 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) ■ The last recorded still image/moving picture appears. 2. Press the S.SHOW button. ■ All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 3. To stop the slide show, press the S.SHOW button again. To view the Multi Display 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) ■ The last recorded still image/moving picture appears. 2.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 100 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick 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 still images. 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Your Pictures - Using the PictBridge (DIRECT PRINT) ✤ By connecting the camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the MEMORY STICK directly to the printer. ✤ With the PictBridge support, you can control the printer directly through your camcorder in order to print out stored images.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Images 1. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, select the still image that you want to print. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT THIS PHOTO and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The print setting menu appear. ■ If you do not want to print photo, press the MENU button. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the number of copies. ■ You can select a maximum of 30 copies for one still image. 4.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To print the date on the image ✤ Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE mode at submenu in DIRECT PRINT MODE and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ You can choose to print - the OFF, DATE, DATE&TIME. The default setting is OFF. ■ DATE or TIME appears only in the printed picture. Notes ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer’s operating instructions for details.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 104 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded still image/moving picture appears.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 105 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must first deactivate the image protection. An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. You can delete still images/moving pictures in the menu list or using DELETE button. M.PLAY MODE Deleting images in the menu 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 106 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting images using the DELETE button 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) 2. Using the (FWD) and you want to delete. (REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that 3. Press the DEL (delete) button. 4. “DELETE REALLY?” appears an the screen. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the item. ■ NO : To cancel deleting. ■ YES : To start deleting. 6. Push the MENU SELECTOR.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 107 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick and setting the File Number Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all still images/moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 108 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number ✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. ✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up continuously.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 109 ENGLISH Smart Shoe Using the Smart Shoe ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ You can use to attach an optional accessory to the camcorder’s Smart Shoe. The accessory is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the accessory to the Smart Shoe. Types of optional accessories for Smart Shoe. ■ VL-S1FL - Video Light/Flash ■ ZM-EC1 - Gun Zoom Mic ex) Using the VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash(optional) 1.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 110 ENGLISH Smart Shoe VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash Attach the Video Light/Flash to a camcorder when recording in dark places. When recording a PHOTO, you can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the Flash. ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic This is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (Gun mode) or variable microphone (Zoom mode).
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 111 ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ Leaving the Lithium Ion Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. 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. 2.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 112 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. (blue screen) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Press the 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 113 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 114 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 TAPE END! Blinking Informs that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes. Prepare a new one.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 115 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY STICK! slow There is no Memory stick in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Stick. Erase recorded image. NO STORED IMAGE! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Stick. Record new images. slow The Memory Stick is record protected.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 116 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom 116 116 Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. 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.
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 117 ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD907 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 General Power source Power source type Power consumption (Recording) Operating temperature St
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 118 ENGLISH INDEX -AAssist light .............................................................................. 64 Accessories .......................................................................... 12 Audio dubbing ....................................................................... 69 AUDIO MODE ...................................................................... 57 AUDIO SELECT ...................................................................
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 119 ENGLISH INDEX -M- -S- MJPEG SIZE ............................................................................... 90 Multi display ................................................................................. 99 -OOSD ...................................................................................... 18, 19 -PPC Connection ............................................................................ 80 PHOTO copy ...............................
00811B SCD907 USA (66~120) 8/23/04 11:43 AM Page 120 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’s option.
00811B SCD907 USA (01~27) 8/23/04 11:41 AM 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.
