Samsung SCD67/D70 Owner's manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ELECTRONICS
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
X2
SLOW F.ADV
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
WIDE
TELE
STILL
PHOTO DISPLAY
SCD67/D70
US PATENT 4415844

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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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of fire or electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot and fully insert.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the CAMCORDER is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS:
All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operatinginstructions
should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.
6. ATTACHMENTS:
Do not use attachments not recommended by the CAMCORDER
product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE:
Do not use this CAMCORDER near water;
for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or lake.
8. ACCESSORIES:
Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table. The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. Any mounting of the
unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
Notices and Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Safety Instructions

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9. VENTILATION:
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES:
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company.
A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire
AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the unit.
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and
supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
See figure below.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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14.LIGHTNING:
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and
power-line surges.
15. POWER LINES:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16.OVERLOADING:
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
17.OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a
part that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage
occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.
18. SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the
CAMCORDER.
c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.
e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance,
this indicates a need for service.
20.REPLACEMENT PARTS:
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
21.SAFETY CHECK:
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.
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Notices and Safety Instructions
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
USER INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if
you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party
responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Accessories Supplied with your camcorder............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Descriptions
FRONT & LEFT VIEW....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
LEFT SIDE VIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
RIGHT & TOP VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
REAR & BOTTOM VIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
OSD (On Screen Display)................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
How to use the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Lithium Battery installation....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting a Power Source ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Making your First Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hints for Stable Image Recording ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Adjusting the LCD.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Using the VIEWFINDER.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Playing back a recording on the LCD ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Controlling Sound from the Speaker....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Using the various Functions
Setting the menu item....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Availability of functions in each mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
LCD ADJUST .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
CUSTOM SET................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
DIS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
PIP..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM........................................................................................................................................................................ 37
PROGRAM AE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
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Contents
Preparing
Advanced Recording
Basic Recording
Notices and Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................4
Getting to Know Your Camcorder

DSE (Digital Special Effects)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
WHITE BALANCE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
SHUTTER........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
IRIS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
REC MODE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
REC LAMP...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
WIND CUT........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
AUDIO MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
DISPLAY.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
DATE/TIME......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
DEMO.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
CLOCK SET.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Easy mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Custom mode.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
MF/AF(Manual Focus/Auto Focus)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
BLC ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Fade In and Out...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Audio dubbing......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
PHOTO ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Lighting Techniques................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Various Recording Techniques............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
To watch with the LCD............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
To watch with a TV monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Various Functions in PLAYER mode...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
After finishing a recording....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
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Contents
Playing back a Tape
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ..........................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................72
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 74
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................77
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ....................................................................................................................67
Maintenance

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Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Unintended 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 by using the LCD screen.
3. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top.
4. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front.
5. Making a recording with the LCD screen closed.
Notices and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen
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2
3
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90°
90°
90°
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Notices and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding moisture condensation
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
- When you move the camcorder from cold outside to warm inside during the winter.
- When you move the camcorder from cool inside to hot outside during the summer.
2. If the “DEW” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry,
warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed.
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
Notices regarding CAMCORDER
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature(above 60˚C or 140˚F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or under direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture.
If the camcorder gets wet, it may be damaged.
Sometimes malfunction cannot be repaired.

- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before recording outdoors.
- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
- When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STBY mode without operation for
more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.
- It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when recording for a long time,
because the LCD uses up more battery power.
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Notices and Safety Instructions
*When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notices regarding the battery pack
Notices regarding video head cleaning
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads reguarly. If a square block-shaped noise distorts playback pictures, or if only a
blue screen is displayed during playback, 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.

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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 by a window.
2. Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
3. Over-rotation of the viewfinder may damage it.
1. The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology.
However, there can be tiny dots(red, blue or green in color) that appear
on the LCD monitor.
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD monitor in direct sunlight or outdoors, it may be difficult
to see the picture.
If this occurs, we recommend that the viewfinder is used.
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.
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Notices and Safety Instructions
Notice regarding the LENS
Notices regarding Record or Playback using LCD
Notices regarding the hand strap
Notices regarding electronic viewfinder

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Notices and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children.
Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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 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 CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one (type CR2025).

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
•Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKTM : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnection system, used to transmit DV data)
high speed data transport port, moving and still images can be transferred to your PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
•PHOTO
The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode.
•500x Digital zoom
Allows you to magnify an image to up to 500 times its original size.
•Color TFT LCD
A high resolution color TFT LCD (with 112,320 pixels) gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.
•Digital Image Stabilizer
The DIS compensates for hand shake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.
•Various digital effects
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your recordings a special look by adding various special effects.
•Back Light Compensation (BLC)
When you record a subject with the light source behind it or a subject with a light background, the BLC function compensates
for the bright background.
•Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be recorded.
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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.
Accessories Supplied with your camcorder
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
AD43-00070A AD44-00038A AD39-00028A
AD43-10130H AC39-42001Z
3. AC cord
4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable
9. Remote Control
8. S-VIDEO cable7. Lithium batteries
(2EA)-CR2025
5. Instruction Book
2. AC Power Adapter
6. Shoulder Strap
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
X2
SLOW F.ADV
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
WIDE
TELE
STILL
PHOTO DISPLAY
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
2. AC Power Adapter
3. AC cord
4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable
5. Instruction Book
6. Shoulder Strap
7. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025, SCD67; 1 EA/SCD70; 2 EA)
8. S-VIDEO cable (SCD70 only)
9. Remote Control (SCD70 only)
Basic Accessories
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
X2
SLOWF.ADV
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
WIDE
TELE
STILL
PHOTODISPLAY
Digital Video Camcorder
AD39-00001A AD63-00202B
AD59-00066A

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
1. Lens
2. REC indicator
3. Remote sensor
4. Hook for Hand Strap (see page 20)
5. Internal MICs (Left and Right)
6. CUSTOM button (see page 53)
7. EASY button (see page 52)
8. TFT LCD monitor
9. Viewfinder (see page 29)
Front & Left View
1. Lens
2. REC indicator
3. Remote sensor
4. Hook for Hand Strap
5. Internal MICs
9. Viewfinder
8. TFT LCD monitor
7. EASY button
6. CUSTOM button

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
1. Function Buttons
PLAYER : CAMERA
(STOP) : BLC (see page 55)
(REW) : EDIT –
(PLAY/STILL) : FADE (see page 56)
(FF) : EDIT +
(SLOW) : MF/AF (see page 54)
2. SPEAKER
Left Side View
1. Function Buttons
2. SPEAKER

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
1. Zoom lever and Volume Control (see page 37)
2. PHOTO button (see page 58)
3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) (see page 21)
4. S-VIDEO out
5. DV IN/OUT
6. External MIC in (see page 57)
7. Audio/Video out
8. OPEN/EJECT button (see page 25)
Right & Top View
8. OPEN/EJECT button
7. Audio/Video out
6. External MIC in
5. DV IN/OUT
4. S-VIDEO out
1. Zoom lever and Volume Control
2. PHOTO button
3. Power switch
(CAMERA or PLAYER)

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1. Charging indicator (see page 22)
2. MENU ON/OFF button (see page 32)
3. ENTER/DISPLAY button
4. MENU DIAL (see page 32)
5. LCD open button
6. Hook for shoulder strap
7. DC jack (see page 21)
8. START/STOP button (see page 26)
9. Battery Release button (see page 69)
10.Lithium Battery holder (see page 19)
Rear & Bottom View
9. Battery Release button
8. START/STOP button
10. Lithium Battery
Holder
1. Charging indicator
2. MENU ON/OFF button
3. ENTER/DISPLAY button
4. MENU DIAL
5. LCD open button
6. Hook for shoulder strap
7. DC jack

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1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 18)
4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 66)
5. (FF)
6. (REW)
7. (PLAY)
8. X2 (see page 65)
9. (SLOW)
10. Frame Advance (see page 65)
11. (STOP)
12. (STILL)
13. A.DUB (see page 57)
14. Zoom TELE
15. Zoom WIDE
16. DISPLAY (see page 17)
Remote control (SCD70 only)
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START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
X2
SLOW F.ADV
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
WIDE
TELE
STILL
PHOTO DISPLAY
16. DISPLAY
15. Zoom WIDE
14. Zoom TELE
13. A.DUB
12. (STILL)
11. (STOP)
10. Frame Advance
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. (FF)
6. (REW)
7. (PLAY)
8. X2
9. (SLOW)

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OSD (On Screen Display)
1. Battery level (see page 24)
2. Zoom position (see page 37)
3. Manual focus (see page 54)
4. DSE (Digital Special Effect) mode (see page 40)
5. White Balance mode (see page 42)
6. Shutter speed and IRIS (see page 43, 44)
7. Audio Record mode (see page 47)
8. Self record and waiting timer (see page 18)
(SCD70 only)
9. WIND CUT
(see page 46)
10. DATE/TIME (see page 49)
11. Self diagnosis (see page 72)
12. DEW condensation (see page 72)
13. PIP (Picture in Picture) (see page 36)
14. Photo shot (see page 58)
15. Digital zoom mode (see page 38)
16. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)
17. Tape counter
18. Zero memory indicator (SCD70 only) (see page 66)
19. Operating mode
20. Record speed mode
(see page 45)
21. Custom or Easy mode (see pages 52-53)
22. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) (see page 35)
23. Program AE (see page 39)
24. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 55)
WAIT-10S W.CUT
CUSTOM SP STBY
MIRROR PHOTO
OUTDOOR
1/500
16 BIT
TAPE
M.FOCUS 100 MIN
DEW
PIP
11:30 PM
SELF-30S DEC.31,2001
500 0:00:00 18
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OSD in CAMERA mode