Samsung SCD 5000 Setup guide

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Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Instruction Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this
instruction manual thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
SCD5000
ELECTRONICS
US PATENT 4415844

FCC Warning
Class B Computing Device
Information to the User
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for
additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.”
This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
FCC Warning
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Contents
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Precautions on Camcorder Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Basic Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Front & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Left side View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Right & Top View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Rear & Bottom View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Remote Control(SCD5000 only) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER Modes) .................................................................................................................................. 22
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA / M.PLAY Modes) ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
How to use the Remote Control(SCD5000 only) ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Battery Installation for the Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Self Record using the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Adjusting the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hand strap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Shoulder strap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type ......................................................................................................... 29
Battery Level Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Preparation 25
Notes and Safety Instructions 10
Getting to Know Your Device 15
Start 8

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Setting to CAMCORDER / CAMERA modes ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Setting the Power Switch .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the LCD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Using the VIEWFINDER ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Adjusting the Focus .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Using MENU ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Setting menu items ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Set the Camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER Mode and M.REC or M.PLAY Mode ........................................................................................... 40
Availability of Functions in CAMCORDER Mode. ............................................................................................................................................... 41
CLOCK SET ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
WL.REMOTE(SCD5000 only) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
DEMONSTRATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
DATE/TIME ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
TV DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Auto Focusing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Manual Focusing .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
Zooming In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
To select the CAMCORDER mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Making Your First Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Record Search (REC SEARCH) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Hints for Stable Image Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Recording with the LCD Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Recording with the Viewfinder .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Functions 36
Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording 50

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PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Setting PROGRAM AE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMCORDER Mode .......................................................................................................................... 58
Digital Zoom in CAMCORDER Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 59
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMCORDER Mode ......................................................................................................................... 61
Selecting a Digital effect in CAMCORDER Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 62
REC MODE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
AUDIO MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
WIND CUT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Setting the Quick Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 68
SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) .................................................................................................................................................................. 69
BLC (Back Light Compensation) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Fade In and Out ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
To Start Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ................................................................................................................................................ 71
Audio Dubbing(SCD5000 only) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Dubbing Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Dubbed Audio Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
PHOTO Image Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Searching for a PHOTO Picture ......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
NITE PIX (0 Lux Recording) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
POWER NITE PIX .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Various Recording Techniques ................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Playback on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Playback on a TV Monitor .................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................................... 78
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Playback 78
Using the CAMCORDER - Advance Recording 56

Connecting to a TV which has No Audio and Video Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................ 79
Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Various Functions while in PLAYER Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Playback Pause .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)(SCD5000 only) ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Frame Advance (To Play back Frame by Frame)(SCD5000 only) ..................................................................................................................... 81
ZERO MEMORY(SCD5000 only) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 82
PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) .............................................................................................................................................................. 83
PB ZOOM .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Transferring usingIEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections .................................................................................................................... 85
Connecting to a DV Device .................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Connecting to a PC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
System Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Recording with a DV Connection Cable ............................................................................................................................................................... 86
MEMORY STICK(SCD5000 only) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Memory Stick Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Inserting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Ejecting the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Structure of the Folders and Files on the Memory Stick.............................................................................................................................................89
MEMORY FILE NUMBER ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Taking Your First Picture ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Viewing Still Images .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
To View a Single image ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
To View a Slide Show ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Quick Review ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Adjusting the Focus .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 85
Using the CAMERA 87
Basic Picture-Taking 92

FOCUS LOCK ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Digital Zoom in CAMERA Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................... 97
MACRO Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
CONT. SHOT (Continuous Shot) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Using the FLASH .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
FLASH SELECT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) - CAMERA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 102
DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT in CAMERA Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 103
Selecting a Digital effect in CAMERA Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 104
SPOT-AE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
NITE SCENE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Selecting the Image Quality .................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Select the Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Number of images on the Memory Stick .......................................................................................................................................................... 107
Selecting the Image Size ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 108
Select the Image Size ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Memory Stick and Image Resolutions .............................................................................................................................................................. 109
MPEG REC ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 110
MPEG PB ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 111
MPEG SIZE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 112
Copying Still Images from a Cassette to the Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................... 113
Marking Images for Printing .................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Protection from Accidental Erasure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 115
Deleting Still images ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116
Deleting Pictures One by One ........................................................................................................................................................................... 116
Deleting All Pictures at Once ............................................................................................................................................................................. 117
Formatting the Memory Stick .................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Attention ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image. ......................................................................................................................................... 119
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Advanced Technic 96

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 120
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 120
Installing the DVC Media 5.0 Program ......................................................................................................................................................................121
Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 122
After Finishing a Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 124
Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................................................................................................................................. 124
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Power Sources ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Color System ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126
Self Diagnosis Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 126
Moisture Condensation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 127
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USB Interface 120
Specifications 129
INDEX 130
Warranty 132
Maintenance 123
Troubleshooting 126

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Precautions on Camcorder Care
✤ Please note the following precautions for use:
✤ Please keep your device in a safe place. This device contains a lens that can be damaged by shock. Keep away from the reach
of the children.
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Do not place your device in a wet place. Moisture and water may cause the device to malfunction.
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Do not aim the device at the sun while looking through the viewfinder; this may cause permanent damage to your eyes.
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To avoid electric shock, do not touch your device or power cable with wet hands .
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Do not use the flash close to another's eyes. The flash emits a strong light that may cause damage similar to direct sunlight on
one's eyesight.
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If the device is out of order, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service facility. Disassembling the device
yourself may cause irrecoverable damagewhich will be difficult to repair.
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Clean the body with a dry, soft cloth. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for removing stains. Do not use
any type of solvent, especially benzenes, as they may seriously damage the finish.
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Keep your device away from rain and saltwater. After using, clean the device. Saltwater may cause the parts to corrode.

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Quick Start
✤ This device provides a variety of functions because it is a Camcorder and Digital Still Camera in one system.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in the following order:
1. Install the battery pack.
2. Insert the Memory Stick into the slot.
3. Charge the battery pack by connecting the power cable to the camcorder.
4. Set your device to CAMCORDER mode or CAMERA mode by
flipping the lens body block.
5. While in CAMCORDER mode, remove the Lens CAP.
6. Set the Power Switch to proposed position.
7. When finished, set the Power Switch to OFF.
RECORD
M.PLAY
FADE
S.SHOW
BLC
REV FWD
MEMORY
TAPE
DELETE
REC
PL
OFF
RECORD
M.PLAY
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7
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6

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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Notes Regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over 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 using the LCD screen.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the left.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.
5. Recording with the LCD screen closed.
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2
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5

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause moisture condensation to form inside the camcorder.
For Example:
- When you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)
- When you take the camcorder from a cool place to a hot place (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
2. When the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder in a dry, warm room with the cassette
compartment opened and the battery removed, for at least two hours.
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60°C or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, saltwater, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may be
damaged.
A malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot always be repaired.
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Notes Regarding the CAMCORDER
Notices Regarding COPYRIGHT
Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Notes Regarding the Battery Pack
Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning
- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.
- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not
operating it.
- If your device is in CAMCORDER mode with a tape installed, and it is left in
STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes it will automatically
turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack will not be charged.
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
- It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when recording for
long periods, because the LCD uses up more battery power.
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback,
or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type
cleaning cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries need to be dealt with as chemical waste.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
1. Do not position the camcorder such 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 near a
window exposed to sunlight.
2. Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
3. Over-rotating of the viewfinder may damage it.
1. The LCD display has been manufactured using high-precision tech-
nology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color)
that appear on the LCD display.
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any
way.
2. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors,
it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
- To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.
Note Regarding the LENS
Notes Regarding Electronic Viewfinder
Notes Regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD
Notes Regarding the Hand Strap

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Precautions Regarding the Lithium battery
1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will flash for about five seconds when you set the
power switch to RECORD.
When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025 ).

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Features
•Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to
transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible
to produce or edit various images.
•Unique Style & Free Style Shooting
An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a CAMCORDER and a CAMERA by using a revolving
Lens Body Block which ensures comfortable recording.
•High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)
Employing a 4.13 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2272 X 1704 is realized.
•Digital Zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 800X (CAMCORDER mode) or 6X (CAMERA mode) its original size.
•Color TFT LCD
A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.
•Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
The EIS compensates for any shaking that occurs when the camera is handheld, reducing unstable images particularly at
high magnification.
•Various Digital Effects
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) function allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.
•Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for a bright background behind the subject you're recording.
•Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.
•NITE PIX / NITE SCENE
The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.
•USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer
You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.
Basic Accessories
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. AC Power Adapter
3. AC Cord
4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable
5. Instruction Manual
6. Lithium Battery for Remote Control or Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025)
7. Shoulder Strap
8. USB Cable
9. Software CD
10.Remote Control(SCD5000 only)
11.Memory Stick(SCD5000 only)
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Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
(AD43-00070A)
3. AC cord
(AD39-00076A)
4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable
(AD39-00001A)
10. Remote Control
(AD59-00085A)
8. USB cable
(AD39-00073A)
7. Shoulder strap
(AD63-00202B)
5. Instruction Book
(AD68-00616B)
2. AC Power Adapter
(AD44-00065A)
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTODISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
11. Memory Stick
(1109-001221)
9. Software CD
6. Lithium battery
(
AD43-10130H)

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Getting to Know Your Device
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Front & Left View
1. Internal MIC
2. Memory Stick Slot
3. Remote Control Sensor
4. Lens
5. Battery
6. Battery release button
7. Slow Shutter
8. Nite Pix
1. Internal MIC
2. Memory Stick Slot
3. Remote Sensor
8. Nite Pix
4. Lens 5. Battery
6. Battery release button
7. Slow Shutter

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Left Side View
1. Display
2. MF/AF
3. PB Zoom
4. Easy Button
5. External MIC / Earphone
6. Hook for handstrap
7. MENU Button
8. MENU Dial
9. TFT LCD Screen
10. Rotation Release Button
1. Display
8. MENU Dial
7. EMENU Button
6. Hook for handstrap
2. MF/AF
3. PB zoom
4. Easy Button
5. External MIC / Earphone
9. TFT LCD Screen
10. Rotation Release Button

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Right & Top View
1. Photo Button
2. Viewfinder
3. Start/Stop Button
4. Power switch
5. Zoom Lever
5. Zoom Lever
1. PHOTO button
3. START/STOP button
4. Power switch
2. Viewfinder