Samsung Hi8 SC-L901 Owner's manual

Video Camcorder
8mm
COLOR LCD
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SCL901/L906/L907
HiWSCL901/L906/L907
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. E/,,ECTRONCS
I US PATENT 4415844

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Notices and Safety Instructions
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/_ 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 electricshock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot and fully insert.
,_ This symbol is intendedto alert the user to the presenceof
uninsulateddangerousvoltage within the product's
enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute
a risk offire or electric shock.
///_ This symbol is intendedto alert the userto the presenceof
important operatingand maintenanceinstructions in the
literature accompanyingthis product.
1. READINSTRUCTIONS:
All thesafetyand operatinginstructionsshould beread
beforethe CAMCORDERis operated.
2. RETAININSTRUCTIONS:
The safetyandoperatinginstructionsshouldbe retainedfor
future reference.
3. HEEDWARNINGS:
All warningsonthe CAMCORDERand in theoperating
instructionsshouldbeadhered to.
4. FOLLOWINSTRUCTIONS:
All operatingandmaintenanceinstructionsshould be
followed.
5. CLEANING:
UnplugthisCAMCORDERfrom thewalloutlet before
cleaning.
Donot use liquidor aerosolcleaners.
Usea dry clothusedfor dusting cabinets.
6. ATTACHMENTS:
Donot useattachmentsnotrecommendedby the
CAMCORDERproductmanufactureras they may be
hazardous.
7. WATERAND MOISTURE:
Donot use thisCAMCORDERnearwater;
for example, neara bathtub,wash bowl, kitchensink, laundry
tub, in awet basement,near aswimmingpool or lake.
8. ACCESSORIES:
Donot placethis CAMCORDERonan unstablecart, stand,
tripod, bracketortable. TheCAMCORDERmayfall, causing
serious injurytoa child or adult,and seriousdamageto the
unit.
Useonlywith a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,ortable
recommendedbythe manufactureror soldwith the
CAMCORDER.Any mountingof theunit shouldfollowthe
manufacturer'sinstructionsandshould usea mounting
accessory recommendedby the manufacturer.
A.An applianceand cartcombinationshouldbe movedwith
care.
Quickstops,excessiveforce and unevensurfaces may
causetheapplianceandcart combinationto overturn.
PORTABLECARTWARNING
(Symbolprovidedby RETAC)

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Notices and Safety Instructions
9, VENTILATION:
Slotsand openingsin the cabinet are providedfor
ventilationto ensure reliableoperationof the
CAMCORDERand to protectit from overheating.These
openingsmustnot beblockedor covered.Neverplace
yourCAMCORDERona bed,sofa, rug,or othersimilar
surface:on or neara radiatoror heatregister.
ThisCAMCORDERshould not beplaced in a built-in
installationsuchas a bookcaseor rackunless proper
ventilationis providedor themanufacturer'sinstructions
havebeenadhered to.
10. POWERSOURCES:
TheCAMCORDERshould be operatedonlyfromthe
typeof powersourceindicatedonthe label.
Ifyou are notsureofthe type ofpowersupply atyour
home,consultyour appliancedealer or local power
company.
ACAMCORDERis intendedto beoperatedfrombattery
power,or othersources, referto theoperating
instructions.
11. GROUNDINGOR POLARIZATION:
ThisCAMCORDER maybe equippedwith either a
polarized2-wireAC lineplug (a plug havingone blade
widerthanthe other)or a 3-wiregroundingtype plug,a
plughaving a third(grounding)pin.
Ifyou are unableto inserttheplugfully intothe outlet,try
reversingthe plug.Ifthe plugstill fails tofit, contactyour
electriciantoreplaceyouroutlet.Do not defeatthe safety
purposeofthe polarizedplug.
12.
13.
POWER-CORDPROTECTION:
Power-supplycords shouldberoutedso thatthey are not
likely to be walkedonor pinched by items placedupon or
againstthem, paying particularattentionto cordsor plugs,
convenientreceptacles, andthe pointwherethey exit
fromthe unit.
OUTDOORANTENNAGROUNDING:
If anoutsideantennaor cable systemis connectedtothe
CAMCORDER,be surethe antennaor cablesystemis
groundedto providesomeprotectionagainstvoltage
surgesand built-upstaticcharges,Section 810 ofthe
NationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
provides informationwith respectto propergroundingof
themast andsupportingstructure,groundingofthe
lead-inwireandsupportingstructure,groundingof the
mastand supportingstructure,groundingof thelead-in
wireto anantenna dischargeunit,size ofgroundingto
conductors,locationof antenna-dischargeunit,
connectionto groundingelectrodesand requirementsfor
thegroundingelectrode.
See figure below.

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Notices and Safety Instructions
14. LIGHTNING:
Foradded protectionof thisCAMCORDERduring a
lightningstorm whenit isleft unattendedand unusedfor
longperiods oftime, unplugit from thewalloutlet and
disconnectthe antennaor cablesystem.
This will prevent damagetothe CAMCORDERdue to
lightningandpower-linesurges.
15. POWERLINES:
An outside antennasystemshould not belocated in the
vicinityof overheadpowerlines or otherelectriclightor
powercircuitswhere it can fallinto suchpower linesor
circuits.When installingan outsideantennasystem,
extreme careshould betakento keepfromtouching such
powerlinesor circuitsas contact withthem might befatal.
16.OVERLOADING:
Donot overloadwalloutletsand extensioncordsas this
can result in a riskof fire orelectricshock.
17.OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
Neverpushobjectsofany kindintothis CAMCORDER
throughopeningsas they may touchdangerousvoltage
pointsor short out a partthatcould result in afire or
electricshock.
Neverspill liquidsof any kindonto the CAMCORDER.
Shouldspillage occur,unplugunitand haveit checked by
a technicianbeforeuse.
19. DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE:
UnplugthisCAMCORDERfrom thewalloutletandrefer
servicingtoqualifiedservice personnelunderthefollowing
conditions:
a. Whenthe power-supplycord or plugis damaged.
b. Ifany liquid has beenspilledonto, or objects have
fallenintothe CAMCORDER.
c. Ifthe CAMCORDERhas been exposedto rainor
water.
d. Ifthe CAMCORDERdoes notoperatenormallyby
followingthe operatinginstructions,adjustonlythose
controlsthat are coveredby the operatinginstructions.
Improperadjustmentof othercontrolsmay result in
damageand willoften requireextensiveworkby a
qualifiedtechnicianto restoretheCAMCORDERto its
normaloperation.
e. Ifthe CAMCORDERhas been droppedor thecabinet
has beendamaged.
f. Whenthe CAMCORDERexhibitsa distinctchangein
performance,this indicatesa needfor service.
20. REPLACEMENTPARTS:
When replacementparts are required,besure the service
technician has usedreplacementparts specifiedby the
manufacturerandhavingthe same characteristicsas the
originalpart.
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresult infire, electric
shockor other hazards.
18.SERVICING:
Donot attemptto servicethis CAMCORDERyourself.
Opening or removingcovers mayexpose you to
dangerousvoltage orother hazards.
Referallservicing toqualifiedservicepersonnel.
21. SAFETYCHECK:
Uponcompletionof anyserviceor repairstothis
CAMCORDER,asktheservice technicianto perform
safetychecksto determinethat theCAMCORDERis in
safeoperatingorder.

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22. Toprevent damagewhichmay resultin fireor shock
hazard,do notexposethisappliancetorainor moisture.
23. If thispowersupply is usedat 240Vac, a suitableplug
adaptershouldbeuse.
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NOTE TOCATVSYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminderis providedto call the CATVsysteminstaller's
attentiontoArticle820-40of the NECthat providesguidelines
for propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat thecable
groundshall beconnectedto the groundingsystemof the
buildingas close tothe pointof cableentry as practical.
USER INSTALLERCAUTION:
Yourauthorityto operatethis FCC certifiedequipmentcould be
voided if you makechanges or modificationsnot expressly
approvedby this party responsiblefor complianceto part 15
FCC rules.
NOTE:
"Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN
MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE
OR FEDERAL LAWS"

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Contents
Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Descriptions
• Front View/Side View/Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................... 9, 10, 11
• OSD (On Screen Display) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
• Self Timer Recording ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Attaching the Lens Cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Lithium Battery Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Power Source ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
• To use the AC Power Adapter ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
• To use the Battery Pack ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Using the Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
• Continuous Recording time table ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
• Battery Level Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
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Making your First Recording ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Hints for Stable Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
• Recording with LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
• Recording with Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Playing back a tape on the LCD ................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
• Adjusting the LCD during PLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
• Controlling the Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
• Viewing a Still Picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
• Picture Search ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Zooming In and Out ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
EASY mode (for Beginners) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings ...................................................................................................................................... 34
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL906/L907 only) ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
BLC 37

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Contents (continued)
Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Selecting and Recording a Title ................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Fade In and Out .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) ................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
White Balance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Selecting OSD Language ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Demonstration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Setting the Date/Title Color ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Lighting Techniques ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
To watch with LCD ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
To watch with TV ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Various Functions in PLAYER mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
DSE in PLAYER mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Multi Playback (Using a PAL60 System) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Installing USB Media 2.0 Program .............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Cleaning and Takingcare of the Camcorder ............................................................................................................................................... 62
• Cleaning the Viewinder ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62
• Cleaning the LCDPanel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 62
• Cleaning the VideoHeads .................................................................................................................................................................. 62
• Storing the Camcorder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Self Diagnosis Display ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Checking ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Moisture Condensation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

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Notices and Safety Instructions
Please rotatethe LCD screencarefully as illustrated•
Unintendedrotation maycause damage tothe inside of the hingethat connectsthe LCD screento the Camcorder.
1) LCD screen closed•
2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen•
3) Makinga recording by lookingat the LCDscreen fromthe top.
4) Makinga recording by lookingat the LCDscreen fromthe front.
5) Making a recording with the LCDscreen closed.
1)
2)
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4)
5)
90°
•_ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device)•

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1) Do not placethe camcorderso thatthe viewfinder is r
pointing towards the sun. |1 X X X
Direct sunlight can damagethe inside of the viewfinder.
Be carefulwhen placingthe camcorderunder sunlight or
by a window.
2) Do not pickupthe camcorder bytheviewfinder.
3) Unintendedrotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.
for example:
• When you take the camcorderfrom coldtemperatureoutside to warm
temperatureinside during the winter.
• When you take the camcorderfrom cooltemperature insideto hot
temperatureoutside during the summer.
1) Asudde_ise in atmospherictemperature may cause condensationto form insidethe __k__]
2) If the "DEW([]_ )" protectionfeature is activated, leavethecamcorder ina dry,
warm roomwith thecassette compartmentopened and the battery removed.
3) If the "DEW([]_ )" protectionfeature is activated unexpectedly,and you wantto
override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack and lithiumbattery.
Please make sure that the condensationhas disappeared completely.(see page 67) []

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÷ Make sure that the battery packis charged before recordingoutdoors.
÷ To preservebattery power, keepyour camcorderturned off when you are not operating it.
÷ When your camcorder is in CAMERAmode, if it is left in STANDBYfor morethan 5 minutes without operation,
it will automaticallyturn off to protectagainst unexpectedbattery discharge.
÷ Itis a good ideato use the viewfinder insteadof the LCDwhen recordingfor a long time because the LCD usesmore
battery power.
÷ Make sure that the battery packis fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack might damage it.
÷ When the battery reachesthe endof its life, pleasecontact your local dealer.
The batteries haveto be dealt with as chemical waste.
Keep the LITHIUM BATTERYout of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
consulta doctor immediately.
÷ The lithium battery maintainsthe CLOCKfunction, TITLE, CUSTOMfunction andpreset contents memory;
even if the battery packor AC power adapter is removed.
÷ The lithium battery for the camcorderlasts about 8~10 months undernormal operationfrom time of installation.
÷ When the lithium battery becomesweak or dead, thedate/time indicatorflashes about 5seconds when youset the power
switch to CAMERA.When this occurs, replacethe lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 17)
WARNING:
LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED Y
OF PROPERLY.