00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD303/D305/D307 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus STAR T/ STOP PHOTO Charge Coupled Device SELF TIMER PHO SEARTO CH 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA-SAFETY 1/12/04 9:12 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA-SAFETY 1/12/04 9:12 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA-SAFETY 1/12/04 9:12 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
00000? SCD303 SEA-SAFETY 1/12/04 9:12 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be use.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................................................................................................................11 Features ......................................................................................................................
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Use of various Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................36 Setting menu items ...................
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Playback .............................................................................................................................................................. 69 Tape Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69 Playback on the LCD ............
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Selecting the CAMCORDER mode.......................................................................................................................................................................................................83 MEMORY FILE NUMBER .................................................................................................................................................................................................
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger. 1 2 LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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 such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 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 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remote Control (SCD305/D307 only) 8. USB cable 9. Software CD 10.Lens Cover 11.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Lens 6. EASY Q button 2. IR(Infrared) Light 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor (SCD305/D307 only) 4. Internal MIC 1. Lens 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. IR(Infrared) Light 3. Remote sensor (SCD305/D307 only) 6. EASY Q button (see page 59) 4. Internal MIC 7.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons REC SEARCH FADE BLC S.SHOW MULTI DISP. EASY REV FWD 2. Speaker 7. MENU button 3. PB ZOOM/MACRO 4. DISPLAY 5. Mode switch 8. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 9. External MIC in 10. Audio/Video jack 11. DC jack 6. S-VIDEO jack 1. Function buttons PLAY - 14 CAM EASY M.PLAY - : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE S.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 6. NITE PIX switch 7. Slow shutter 3. Focus adjustment knob 8. DV jack 9. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 10. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 6. NITE PIX switch 2. PHOTO button (see page 65) 7. Slow shutter 8. DV jack 3. Focus adjustment knob 9. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 10. Hook for handstrap 5.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 2. Charging indicator 5. Tripod receptacle 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 2. Charging indicator 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Memory Card slot SCD303 Memory Stick SCD305/D307 Memory Stick 6.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:10 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD305/D307 only) 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 72) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 12. (STOP) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 73) 13. (STILL) 5.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAY modes) 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 83) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 92) G. Print Mark (see page 91) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE OSD in M.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (SCD305/D307 only) Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn’t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium battery correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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 button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand strap a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and to release the Hand Strap. b.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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. Notes Power Switch ■ ■ You must use the AC Power adapter of AA-E8 TYPE.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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 screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording time given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-LS110 Approx. 2hr Approx. 1hr 30min Approx.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (01~27) 1/12/04 9:11 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 tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 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 4 3 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAM, PLAY, 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 LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAM. 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.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 33 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAY position. 1 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or color if necessary. 4.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 32) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAY mode only. 2 ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAY mode.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items Available mode SUB MENU MENU FUNCTIONS CAMERA PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY Page CLOCK SET Setting the time ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 39 WL. REMOTE (✩) Using the Remote Control ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 40 LANGUAGE SELECT Selecting the OSD language ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 29 DEMO Demonstration ✔ 41 PROGRAM AE Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function ✔ 42 WHT. BALANCE Setting White Balance ✔ D.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS M. PLAY SELECT Selecting Storage Media (MPEG4, PHOTO) to playback PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality CAMERA PLAYER M. REC ✔ ✔ ✔ Page 97 85 ✔ MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a Memory Card ✔ 91 PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure ✔ 92 FILE NO.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode Digital functions DIS D.ZOOM O DIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER PHOTO (TAPE) O O ✕ SLOW SHUTTER * ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O O NITE PIX O O O O Digital special effects NITE PIX O O O O ✕ O O O ✕ O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAY, 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 CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE (SCD305/D307 only) ✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAY, 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. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 3.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions. - The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button in CAM mode. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAM and push the MENU SELECTOR. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality color of the image. ■ AUTO ( ): This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAM mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 18x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the zoom ■ Recording a small object close-up ■ Recording and walking at the same time ■ Recording through the window of a vehicle 1.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 9 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. a b c d e f g h b.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAM mode. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM mode. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track. ■ 16bit :You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAY modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAY, 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. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the sub-menu. 5.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAY, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn the OSD ON/OFF displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM, PLAY, M.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - 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. ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 60) - Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAM mode. The EXPOSURE function works in both CAM and M.REC modes. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see the ( ) icon, and then push the MENU SELECTOR.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 58 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. SLOW SHUTTER 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, off. 4. To exit, press the SLOW SHUTTER button.
00000? SCD303 SEA (28~59) 1/12/04 9:11 AM Page 59 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.