Samsung SCD103/215 User Manual

ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read thisinstruction book thoroughly, and retain it forfuture

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

ENGLISH9696Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can record moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as

ENGLISH9797Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position.2. Set the power switch to CAMER

ENGLISH9898Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.✤ You can play the moving picture images on

ENGLISH9999Maintenance✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack

ENGLISH100100MaintenanceCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displa

ENGLISH101101Maintenance✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following item

ENGLISH102102Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time a

ENGLISH103103TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode slowThere is no Memory Card inthe camcorder.Insert a Memory Card.MEMORY CARD!s

ENGLISH104104Troubleshooting✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.You cannot switc

ENGLISHSpecifications105105• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.SystemVideo signalVideo recording systemAudio rec

ENGLISHTelevision programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted materi

ENGLISH106106INDEXAccessories ...12AF/MF ...

Warranty (SEA users only)107107SAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective materi

ENGLISHELECTRONICS*Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Pagehttp://www.samsungusa.comAD68-00743RTHIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:SERVICE DIVISION400 Va

ENGLISHNotes and Safety Instructions88Notes regarding the battery pack- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.-

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• MULTI OSD LANGUAGEYou can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portugues

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

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1313Front & Left View1. Internal MIC2. Lens 3. Remote sensor (SCD105 only)4. Video Light5. Viewfinder (see pa

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1414Left Side View1. Function buttons2. PB ZOOM/MACRO3. DISPLAY4. V. LIGHT5. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE)6. Spe

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1515Right & Top View1. Zoom lever2. Focus adjustment knob3. PHOTO button (see page 65)4. START/STOP button5.

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

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1616Rear & Bottom View1. Charging indicator2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Memory Card slot4. Battery Release5

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder17171. PHOTO2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74)5. PHOTO Search6. A.DUB (see page

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1818OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 59)3.

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1919A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)B. Image counter- Current still image/Total number of recordable st

ENGLISHBattery Installation for the Remote Control✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - You purchase the camcorder.- The remote

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 ba

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 t

ENGLISHPreparation2626Battery level display•The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 2

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

Basic Recording2828ENGLISHMaking your First Recording1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)

2929ENGLISHBasic RecordingSelecting OSD LANGUAGE✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.✤

3030ENGLISHBasic RecordingWhen a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will swi

3131ENGLISHBasic Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand s

3232ENGLISHBasic RecordingAdjusting the LCD✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to

3333ENGLISHBasic Recording8. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to s

3434ENGLISHBasic Recording✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hold down the pow

3535ENGLISHAdjusting the LCD during PLAY✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mod

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

3636ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●Setting menu itemsUse of various FunctionsMENUSUB MENUFUNCTIONSPageM.PLAYM.RECPLAYERCAMERAINITIALCLOCK SETSetting the ti

3737ENGLISHAdvanced Recording( ✩) : This Function works on model SCD105 only.●Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode1. Pr

3838ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingO : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode wi

3939ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●CLOCK SET✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a

4040ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WL. REMOTE (SCD105 only)✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.✤ The WL. REMOTE option a

4141ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DEMONSTRATION✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that y

4242ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●PROGRAM AE✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds

4343ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSetting the PROGRAM AE1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and p

4444ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only.✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a rec

4545ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingZooming In and Out✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.For more pro

ENGLISHNotices and Safety Instructions22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture

4646ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingZooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.Digital Zoom✤ Zooming more than 18x is achieved digi

4747ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a functi

4848ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The digital effects enable you to give

4949ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSelecting an effect1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the ME

5050ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode.✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode

5151ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●AUDIO MODE✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode.✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bi

5252ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●WIND CUT✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other n

5353ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●DATE/TIME✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ The date and time are automatically

5454ENGLISHAdvanced Recording●TV DISPLAY✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.✤ You can select the output path of

5555ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU

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5656ENGLISHAdvanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (see page 44)- Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the ENTER button, you can choose between preset

5757ENGLISHAdvanced RecordingSHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode.✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA

5858ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow

5959ENGLISHAdvanced Recording✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.1. Set the p

ENGLISH6060✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables

ENGLISH6161Advanced Recording✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in

ENGLISH6262Advanced Recording✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using specialeffects s

ENGLISH6363Advanced Recording✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape

ENGLISH6464Advanced RecordingDubbed audio Playback1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.3. Press the

ENGLISH6565Advanced Recording1. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.2. Press the PHOTO button. The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds

ENGLISHContents33Use of various Functions ...

ENGLISH6666Advanced Recording✤ The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.✤ The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in darkness.1.

ENGLISH6767Advanced Recording✤ The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in d

ENGLISH6868Advanced Recording✤ VIDEO LIGHT works in CAMERA/M.REC mode only.✤ Brightens the scene when natural lighting is too dim.✤ The VIDEO LIGHT wo

ENGLISH6969Advanced Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.Note Please rotate the LCD

ENGLISH7070Playback✤ 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 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, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW bu

ENGLISH7373PlaybackFrame advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD105 only) ●Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The

ENGLISH7474Playback✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to follow

ENGLISH7575PlaybackPB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Dig

ENGLISH44Tape Playback ...

ENGLISH7676PlaybackPB ZOOM✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press

ENGLISH7777IEEE 1394 Data TransferConnecting to a DV device✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If

ENGLISH7878IEEE 1394 Data Transfer●System requirements CPU : faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Operating system : Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Ma

ENGLISH7979USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection✤ You can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD to a PC without a

ENGLISH8080USB interface ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable DocumentFormat(PDF)

ENGLISH8181USB interface Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards

ENGLISH8282Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory)✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera.Memory Stick

ENGLISH8383Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the M

ENGLISH8484Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file form

ENGLISH8585✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card.✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be s

ENGLISHInserting and ejecting the Memory Card ...

ENGLISH8686Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can select the quality of a still images to be recorded.Select the image quality1. Set the mode switch to M

ENGLISH8787Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card.Recording images to a Memory Card1. Set the mo

ENGLISH8888Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.✤ You can record still image from a cassette on a Memory Card

ENGLISH8989Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images.

ENGLISH9090Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD.2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last r

ENGLISH9191Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette into a Memory Card.✤ Rewind the TAPE to th

ENGLISH9292Digital Still Camera mode ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.✤ You can automatically print images

ENGLISH9393Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected

ENGLISH9494Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must f

ENGLISH9595Digital Still Camera mode ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, includi