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Video Camcorder
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Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
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Contents
Notices and Safety Instructions
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Descriptions
n Front View/Side View/Rear View..............................................................................................................................13, 14, 15
n OSD (On Screen Display) ...................................................................................................................................................16
Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder.....................................................................................................................................18
Remote Control (SCL860/L870 only) .............................................................................................................................................19
n Self Timer Recording ...........................................................................................................................................................19
Preparing
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ...............................................................................................................................20
Lithium Battery Installation .............................................................................................................................................................21
Connecting the Power Source........................................................................................................................................................22
n To use the AC Power Adapter..............................................................................................................................................22
n To use the Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................23
Using the Battery Pack...................................................................................................................................................................24
n Continuous Recording time table.........................................................................................................................................24
n Battery Level Display ...........................................................................................................................................................25
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .................................................................................................................................................26
Basic Recording
Making Your First Recording ..........................................................................................................................................................27
Hints for Stable Image Recording .................................................................................................................................................29
n Recording with LCD Monitor................................................................................................................................................29
n Recording with Viewfinder....................................................................................................................................................29
Adjusting the LCD ..........................................................................................................................................................................30
Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................................................................31
Playing back a tape on the LCD.....................................................................................................................................................32
n Adjusting the LCD during PLAY...........................................................................................................................................33
n Controlling the Sound from the Speaker .............................................................................................................................33
n Viewing a Still Picture ..........................................................................................................................................................33
n Picture Search .....................................................................................................................................................................33
Advanced Recording
Zooming In and Out .......................................................................................................................................................................34
Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................................................................................35
EASY mode (for beginners) ...........................................................................................................................................................37
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings.........................................................................................................38
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only) .........................................................................................................................39
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)................................................................................................................................................40
BLC.................................................................................................................................................................................................41
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Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ................................................................................................................................................42
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ...........................................................................................................................44
Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ................................................................................................................................................46
Selecting and Recording a Title .....................................................................................................................................................48
Fade In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................50
PIP (SCL860/L870 only).................................................................................................................................................................51
Snap Shot (SCL860/L870 only) .....................................................................................................................................................52
White Balance ................................................................................................................................................................................53
Demonstration ................................................................................................................................................................................54
Setting the Date/Title color.............................................................................................................................................................55
Lighting Techniques........................................................................................................................................................................56
Playing back a Tape
To watch with LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................57
To watch with TV monitor ...............................................................................................................................................................57
Various Functions in PLAYER mode..............................................................................................................................................59
Adjusting the LCD ..........................................................................................................................................................................60
Setting the Speaker ON/OFF .........................................................................................................................................................60
DSE in PLAYER mode ...................................................................................................................................................................60
Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System) .....................................................................................................................................61
USB interface (SCL870 only)...........................................................................................................................................62
Installing USB Media 2.0 Program .................................................................................................................................................63
Maintenance
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder..................................................................................................................................66
n Cleaning the Viewfinder ......................................................................................................................................................66
n Cleaning the LCD Panel.......................................................................................................................................................66
n Cleaning the Video Heads ..................................................................................................................................................66
n Storing the Camcorder.........................................................................................................................................................66
Using Your Camcorder Abroad......................................................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting
Self Diagnosis Display ...................................................................................................................................................................68
Checking.........................................................................................................................................................................................69
Moisture Condensation ..................................................................................................................................................................71
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................72
Index...............................................................................................................................................................................................73
Warranty......................................................................................................................................................................................75
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Notices and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Unintended 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 by using the LCD screen.
3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top.
4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front.
5) Making a recording with the LCD screen closed.
1)
2)
3)
90°
4)
5)
90°
90°
90°
Notices regarding the LENS
D Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD
(Charge Coupled Device).
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Notices regarding electronic viewfinder
1) Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a window.
2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the
viewfinder.
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Notices regarding moisture condensation
1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to
form inside the camcorder.
for example:
n When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to
warm temperature inside during the winter.
n When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to
hot temperature outside during the summer.
2)
3)
If the “DEW” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder in a
dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery
removed.
If the “DEW” protection feature is activated unexpectedly,
and you want to override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack
and lithium battery.
Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared
completely. (see page 71)
DEW
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Notices and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding the battery pack
D Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.
D To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
D When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation,
it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.
D It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when recording for a long time because the LCD uses
more battery power.
D Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack might damage it.
D When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notices regarding the Lithium battery
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
consult a doctor immediately.
D The lithium battery maintains the clock function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents memory;
even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.
D The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of installation.
D When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds when
you set the power switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 21)
WARNING:
LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
* When the lithium battery
becomes weak or dead please
contact your local dealer. The
batteries have to be dealt with
as chemical waste.
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Notices and Safety Instructions
Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD
1) The LCD monitor is manufactured by using high precision technology.
However, there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color)
that appear on the LCD monitor. These specks are normal and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way.
2) When using the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,
it may be difficult to view. If this occurs, use the viewfinder.
3) The LCD monitor's OSD is turned off when the LCD is placed in the
forward direction.
Notices regarding the hand strap
D It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.
(see page 20)
D Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly,
the buckle may be damaged.
Notices regarding video head cleaning
D To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures,
if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry
type cassette cleaner.
D Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 66)
5 minutes off timer in STANDBYmode
D To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBY
mode without operation for more than 5 minutes.
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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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying
this product.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the CAMCORDER is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:
The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS:
All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
All operating and maintenance instructions should
be followed.
5. CLEANING:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.
6. ATTACHMENTS:
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be
hazardous.
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7. WATER AND MOISTURE:
Do not use this CAMCORDER near water;
for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or lake.
8. ACCESSORIES:
Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table.
The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the unit.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
CAMCORDER. Any mounting of the unit should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)