Samsung SC-D86-XAA User Manual

ENGLISHSTART/STOPSELFTIMERA.DUBZEROMEMORYPHOTO DISPLAYX2SLOWF.ADV PHOTOSEARCHDATE/ TIMEDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions66Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screenPlease rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.Over rotatio

ENGLISH9696MaintenanceCleaning the VIEWFINDER● Releasing the eyecup1. Pull the VIEWFINDER out and lift it up.2. Turn the two screws counter-clockwise

ENGLISH9797Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.

ENGLISH9898Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and

ENGLISH9999TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modeslowThere no card in thecamcorder.Insert a Memory Stick.MEMORY STICK!slowThere is

ENGLISH100100Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centrer.You cannot swit

ENGLISH101101Specifications• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio rec

ENGLISH102102INDEXAccessories ... 12Audio dubbing ...

ENGLISH103103WarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and wor

ENGLISHELECTRONICS*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Pagehttp://www.samsungusa.comAD68-00516BTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:SERVICE DIVISION400 Va

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may b

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88Notes regarding the battery packNotes regarding the Video Head Cleaning- Make sure that the battery pack is ful

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions99- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Couple

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions1010Precautions regarding the Lithium battery1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1111Features• Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a s

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.Basic Accessories1. Lithium Ion Battery pack2. AC Power Ada

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Smart Shoe (SCD87 only)Accessory Shoe (SCD86 only)2. Lens 3. Internal MIC 4. IR (Infr

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side ViewPLAYER CAMERAM.PLAY: (REW) REC SEARCH – REV: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD: (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever2. PHOTO button (see page 67)3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)4. START/STOP

ENGLISHNotices and Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE CO

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Charging indicator2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Lithium battery cover4. Tripod recep

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1717Remote control1. PHOTO2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74)5. PHOTO Search6.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1818OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Custom or Easy mode (see p

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter- Curr

ENGLISHPreparation2020How to use the Remote ControlBattery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when

ENGLISHPreparation2121✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapte

ENGLISHPreparation2222Adjusting the Hand StrapIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your rec

ENGLISHPreparation2323Connecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and

ENGLISHPreparation2424Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack✤The amount of continuous recording time available depends on :- The type and capacity of the

ENGLISHPreparation2525Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackTable of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.✤ If you close the LCD scre

ENGLISHNotices and Safety Instructions9. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of th

ENGLISHPreparation2626Battery level display• The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.a. Fully chargedb

ENGLISHPreparation2727Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.This may cau

ENGLISHBasic Recording2828Making your First Recording1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)

ENGLISHBasic Recording2929When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will swi

ENGLISHBasic Recording3030 While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand s

ENGLISHBasic Recording3131✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables youto view what you are

ENGLISHBasic Recording32328. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to s

ENGLISHBasic Recording3333✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hold down the pow

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see pag

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3535●Setting menu items● Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode1. Press the MENU button.The MENU

ENGLISHNotices and Safety Instructions14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o when it is left unattended and u

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3636O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ :You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode wil

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3737●CLOCK SET✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3838●REMOCON✤ THE REMOCON function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The REMOCON option allows you to enable or

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording3939●BEEP SOUND✤ THE BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4040●SHUTTER SOUND✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.✤ Determines whether or not you wish t

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4141●DEMONSTRATION✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that y

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4242●PROGRAM AE✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutte

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4343Setting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and p

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4444●WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a rec

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4545Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Zoom works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.Zooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording tec

ENGLISHNotices and Safety InstructionsNOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attentionto Article

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4646Digital Zoom✤ More than 10x zoom is achieved digitally.✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zo

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4747●EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.✤ EIS(Electronic Image Stabilizer) i

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4848●DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA and M.REC mode only.✤ The digital effects enable y

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording4949Selecting an effect1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the ME

Advanced Recording●FLASH SELECT (SCD87 only)✤ The Flash Select function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only, when the Flash Light (not supplied) is con

ENGLISH5151Advanced Recording●CUSTOM.Q✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use. The CUSTOM.Q function operates in the CAMERA and M.RE

ENGLISH5252Advanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (sta

ENGLISH5353Advanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit,

ENGLISH5454Advanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other n

ENGLISH5555Advanced Recording●DATE/TIME✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The date and time are automatically

ENGLISHContents22Features ...

ENGLISH5656Advanced Recording●TV DISPLAY✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ You can select the output path of the

ENGLISH5757Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SE

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording5858 WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose betweenprese

ENGLISH5959Advanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode.✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE val

ENGLISH6060Advanced Recording✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to make good recordings easily. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA, M.REC mode.1. Se

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6161✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use. The CUSTOM SET function operates in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤

✤ 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 conc

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6363✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6464✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by usingspecial e

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6565✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape,

ENGLISHContents33Adjusting the Focus ...

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6666Dubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.3. Press the

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording67671. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, releas

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6868✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness.1.

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording6969✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.NotePlease rotate the LCD s

ENGLISH7070Playback✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.Playback on the LCD✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD in a car or o

ENGLISH7171PlaybackConnecting 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 ca

ENGLISH7272Playback✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FWD, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW b

ENGLISH7373PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) ●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode.The F.ADV function w

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ 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

ENGLISHRecording in PLAYER mode7575✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder.✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV.1. Connect the camcorder and VCR

ENGLISH44To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ...

ENGLISH7676IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple.If

ENGLISH7777IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac

ENGLISH7878USB interface● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory to

ENGLISH7979USB interface✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program.✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconn

ENGLISH8080USB interfaceInstall the USB Software (DVC media 4.0TM)4. Repeat steps 1~3.5. When you see the Start window, click “DVC media 4.0TM” to con

ENGLISH8181USB interfaceConnecting to a PC1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper t

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera mode✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording sti

ENGLISH8383Digital Still Camera modeInserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the card1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the Memory S

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera modeStructure of folders and files on the Memory Stick✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file for

ENGLISH8585Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.Select the image quality1. Set the mode switch to ME

Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ...

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera mode✤ You cannot record moving pictures onto a Memory Stick.✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick.Recordi

ENGLISH8787Digital Still Camera modeRecording an image from a cassette as a still image.✤ You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory St

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images

ENGLISHDigital Still Camera mode8989To view the Multi Screen1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK.2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last re

ENGLISH9090Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick.1. Set the power switc

ENGLISH9191Digital Still Camera mode✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You can automatically print image

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected

ENGLISH9393Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick.✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must f

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera mode✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, includi

ENGLISH9595Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pac