Samsung L630 User Manual

Video Camcorder8mmCOLOR LCDSCL600/L610/L630/L650Owner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and r

FRANÇAISENGLISHGetting to Know Your CamcorderFamiliarisez-vous avec le caméscope1014. MENU ON/OFF (see page 26)MENU ON/OFF works inCAMERA and PLAYER m

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFamiliarisez-vous avec le caméscopeRear ViewFRANÇAISENGLISH1125. ZOOM (see page 30)26. Cassette Compartment27. Hooks for

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISHFRANÇAIS12✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.✤ The TITLE,

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)FRANÇAISENGLISH13j. Time (see page 42)Indicates the time you are recording.k. Title (see page 44)

Getting to Know Your CamcorderAccessories Supplied with CamcorderENGLISHFRANÇAIS14Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with you

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRemote Control (SCL600/L650 only)FRANÇAISENGLISH15Description of Buttons1. Start/Stop (see page 23)2. Self Timer3. Stil

FRANÇAISENGLISHPreparing161. Set power switch to CAMERA mode.2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: WAI

FRANÇAISENGLISHPreparing17Shoulder Strap✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder withcomplete safety.1. Insert each end of the strap in

PreparingConnecting the Power SourceENGLISHFRANÇAIS18✤ There are two ways to connect power source.- Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recor

How long will the battery last for recording?✤ Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature duringrecording.Recharging the Battery Pack

FRANÇAISENGLISHContentsSommaire2Notices and Safety InstructionsFeatures...

PreparingENGLISH FRANÇAIS20Using the Battery PackBatteryTypeModelSB-L110AApprox-imately 90 minutesApprox-imately 130 minutesApprox-imately 80 minutesA

PreparingFRANÇAISENGLISH21Battery Level Display✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remain-ing in the battery pack.1. Fully charg

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS22PreparingInserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ There are several cassette types, depending on:- Color system used - Recording/playback

FRANÇAISENGLISH23Basic Shooting Making Your First RecordingPlease make these preparations before recording. Did you connect a power source?(Battery P

24ENGLISH FRANÇAISBasic Shooting b. To stop recording, press the redSTART/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STANDBYshould be displayed on the L

FRANÇAISENGLISH25Basic Shooting Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold thecamcorder correctly. For stable

Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCDENGLISH FRANÇAIS26✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid CrystalDisplay (LCD) screen, which allows

Basic Shooting Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDERFRANÇAISENGLISH279. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD color setting.10. Press ENTER. For furthe

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS28Basic Shooting Playing back a tape on the LCD✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery

FRANÇAISENGLISH29Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD during PLAYThe LCD adjustment method in PLAYER mode is identical to step number 4 of page 26, except

FRANÇAISENGLISH3Contents (continued)DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL630/L650 only)...35MF/AF (Manual Focus/Aut

Advanced Recording Zooming In and OutENGLISH FRANÇAIS30✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the si

Advanced Recording Digital ZoomFRANÇAISENGLISH31✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally.✤ The picture q

Advanced Recording ENGLISH FRANÇAISSetting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL630/L650)✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31.1. Set the power s

FRANÇAISENGLISH33EASY Mode (for Beginners)✤ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASYmode. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mod

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS34Advanced Recording Perfectionnez vos enregistrementsCUSTOM - Creating your own customized recording settings✤ You can customize the

FRANÇAISENGLISH35Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL630/L650 only)✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ DIS (Digital Image

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS36Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ In most situations, it is bet

FRANÇAISENGLISH37Advanced Recording BLC BLC works in the CAMERA mode.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS38Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE modes all

FRANÇAISENGLISH39Advanced Recording Perfectionnez vos enregistrementsSetting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode1. Set the power switch to CAMER

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding rotation of LCD screenENGLISHFRANÇAIS4Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintend

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS40Advanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your rec

FRANÇAISENGLISH41Advanced Recording Perfectionnez vos enregistrementsSelecting and recording DSE effects1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS42Advanced Recording Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERAmode only.✤ Y

FRANÇAISENGLISH43Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink.8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month.9. Press ENTE

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS44Advanced Recording Selecting and Recording a Title✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA modeonly.✤ The TITLE f

FRANÇAISENGLISH45Advanced Recording Perfectionnez vos enregistrements6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select la

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS46✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your films a professional look by using special effectssuch as fading i

FRANÇAISENGLISH47✤ The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) feature works in combination with theDIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, superimposed screen toshow

Snap Shot (SCL630/L650 only)ENGLISHFRANÇAIS✤With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regularfilm camera, allowing you to take singl

FRANÇAISENGLISHAdvanced Recording White BalanceÉquilibrage du blanc✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the uniquecolor of the objec

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding electronic viewfinderFRANÇAISENGLISH51) Do not place the camcorder so thatthe viewfinder is pointing

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS50DemonstrationAdvanced Recording Perfectionnez vos enregistrements✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that ar

FRANÇAISENGLISH51Advanced Recording Lighting Techniques1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 22)2. If you want to protect accidental era

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS52Playing back a Tape✤ To view a tape that you have recorded.✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only.✤ There are two ways to see

FRANÇAISENGLISH53Playing back a TapeNotes: SCL600/L610/L630/L650 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, c

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS54Playing back a TapeVarious Functions in PLAYER modeTo view a STILL picture (Playback pause)- Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playb

FRANÇAISENGLISH55Playing back a TapeAdjusting the LCD✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of the page26, except the power switch mu

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS56Multi Playback (using a PAL60 System)✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SPmode to the “PAL60” format, allowin

FRANÇAISENGLISH57MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.✤ When the playback pictu

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS58Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system.✤ Before usi

FRANÇAISENGLISH59TroubleshootingTroubleshooting✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks.They might save you the time

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding the battery packENGLISHFRANÇAIS6✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording out-doo

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS60TroubleshootingChecking✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem.✤ If th

FRANÇAISENGLISH61TroubleshootingSymptomA vertical stripeappears when yourecord a bright subjectagainst a dark back-ground (candle flame,for example).T

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS62TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place,moisture may condense i

FRANÇAISENGLISH63SpecificationsSpécifications techniques✤ The design and technical specifications may be changed withoutnotice.✤ L’apparence extérieur

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS64Index- A -ABROAD...58AC POWER ADAPTER ...18ADJUSTING ...2

FRANÇAISENGLISH65Index- O -OPERATION MODE...13OSD ...12- P -PIP ...

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS66GARANTIESAMSUNG LIMITÉELa société SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA) garantit quece produit est exempt de tout défaut matériel o

ENGLISH FRANÇAISELECTRONICSTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home PageUnited Stateshttp://www.samsungusa.comUnited King

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices with Recording or Playback by using LCDFRANÇAISENGLISH71) The LCD monitor is manufactured by usinghigh precisio

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFamiliarisez-vous avec le caméscopeFeaturesENGLISHFRANÇAISFonctionnalitésVotre caméscope dispose de nombreuses fonctionn

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront ViewFRANÇAISENGLISH1. Lens (see page 63)2. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBYmode. (see page 24)REW works in PLAYER