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ENGLISH] Video Camcorder 8ram SCA30/A33/A35/A80/A85 [] SCA30/A33/A35 Hi[] SCAS0/A85 AF Auto Focus CC O Charge Coupled Device Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Ig
ENGLISH] Video Camcorder 8ram SCA30/A33/A35/A80/A85 [] SCA30/A33/A35 Hi[] SCAS0/A85 AF Auto Focus CC O Charge Coupled Device Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Ig
Instruction Booklet
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...] Contents Features ... 12 Descriptions • FrontView ...43 • Side View 14 • Rear View ... 15 • OSD (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder 18 Remote Control ...19 • Self Timer Recording ...19 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 20 Lithium Battery Installation ...20 Connecting the Power Source...
...] Contents Features ... 12 Descriptions • FrontView ...43 • Side View 14 • Rear View ... 15 • OSD (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder 18 Remote Control ...19 • Self Timer Recording ...19 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 20 Lithium Battery Installation ...20 Connecting the Power Source...
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... viewfinder 45 To watch with TV monitor ...45 Various Functions in PLAYER mode 46 Setting Audio in the PLAYER mode ...47 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 48 • Cleaning the Viewfinder ...48 • Cleaning the Video Heads ...48 • Storing the...
... viewfinder 45 To watch with TV monitor ...45 Various Functions in PLAYER mode 46 Setting Audio in the PLAYER mode ...47 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 48 • Cleaning the Viewfinder ...48 • Cleaning the Video Heads ...48 • Storing the...
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... wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to touch the terminals, as...
... wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to touch the terminals, as...
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...NOT DIRECTLIGHTATPERSONSOR MATERIALSFROMLESSTHANFOURFEET DURINGUSEAND UNTILCOOL. for example: • When you move the camcorder from cold outside to warm inside during the winter. • • When you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for it to hot outside during operation or after using the video ... detach then reinstall the battery pack and lithium battery. (see page 20) Please make sure that you move tl_e camcorder from cool inside the camcorder. NOTTO BE HANDLEDBYCHILDREN. Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH I • The video light can become extremely hot. It ...
...NOT DIRECTLIGHTATPERSONSOR MATERIALSFROMLESSTHANFOURFEET DURINGUSEAND UNTILCOOL. for example: • When you move the camcorder from cold outside to warm inside during the winter. • • When you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for it to hot outside during operation or after using the video ... detach then reinstall the battery pack and lithium battery. (see page 20) Please make sure that you move tl_e camcorder from cool inside the camcorder. NOTTO BE HANDLEDBYCHILDREN. Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH I • The video light can become extremely hot. It ...
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... switch to protect against unexpected battery discharge. ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. + To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with the LENS pointing toward the sun. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor...
... switch to protect against unexpected battery discharge. ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. + To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with the LENS pointing toward the sun. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor...
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..., the buckle may be damaged. When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. Note: Do not carry the camcorder by the handstrap only. ENGLISH I + To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry... ÷ It is left in STBY mode without operation for better shooting. (see page 48) ÷ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is very important to adjust the hand strap for more than 5 minutes.
..., the buckle may be damaged. When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. Note: Do not carry the camcorder by the handstrap only. ENGLISH I + To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry... ÷ It is left in STBY mode without operation for better shooting. (see page 48) ÷ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is very important to adjust the hand strap for more than 5 minutes.
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...a swimming Apool or lake. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by RETAC) 7. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this CAMCORDER on the CAMCORDER and in a wet basement, near water; An appliance and cart combination should be read before cleaning. READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the ... of plug to . 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: NI operating and maintenance instructions should use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, Use a dry cloth used for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,...
...a swimming Apool or lake. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by RETAC) 7. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this CAMCORDER on the CAMCORDER and in a wet basement, near water; An appliance and cart combination should be read before cleaning. READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the ... of plug to . 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: NI operating and maintenance instructions should use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, Use a dry cloth used for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,...
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...: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 13. A CAMCORDER is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. G_D CL_ _ _W_R_E_EG_DNG 12. If you are not sure of the type...I 9.VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the grounding electrode, See figure below, 11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, ...
...: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 13. A CAMCORDER is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. G_D CL_ _ _W_R_E_EG_DNG 12. If you are not sure of the type...I 9.VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the grounding electrode, See figure below, 11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, ...
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...antenna or cable system, This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as this can fall into this CAMCORDER from touching such power lines or circuits as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to lightning... under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in damage and will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by a technician before use, 19. c, If the...
...antenna or cable system, This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as this can fall into this CAMCORDER from touching such power lines or circuits as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to lightning... under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in damage and will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by a technician before use, 19. c, If the...
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I ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Your camcorder has many features for recording and playback. • I -BLC/BLC. • Model SCA3O has BLC. When you shoot a subject with the Lightsource behind the subject ...
I ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Your camcorder has many features for recording and playback. • I -BLC/BLC. • Model SCA3O has BLC. When you shoot a subject with the Lightsource behind the subject ...
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... 8. VIDEO LIGHT 1. MIC 7. CAMERA: Select to torn off the camcorder, - OFF: Select to record, - Viewfinder (see page 53) 2. Manual Focus Dial Lens (see page 27) SCA33/A35/AS0/A85 is color, SCA30 is too dim. (SCA35/A85 only) 3. SCA30/A33/A35: Monaural - SCAS0/A85: Stereo 5. EJECT (see page ...19) (not available on SCA30) 4, MIC - Lens 3. MF/AF 6. Video Light / Zero Return 7. VIDEO LIGHT/ZERO ...
... 8. VIDEO LIGHT 1. MIC 7. CAMERA: Select to torn off the camcorder, - OFF: Select to record, - Viewfinder (see page 53) 2. Manual Focus Dial Lens (see page 27) SCA33/A35/AS0/A85 is color, SCA30 is too dim. (SCA35/A85 only) 3. SCA30/A33/A35: Monaural - SCAS0/A85: Stereo 5. EJECT (see page ...19) (not available on SCA30) 4, MIC - Lens 3. MF/AF 6. Video Light / Zero Return 7. VIDEO LIGHT/ZERO ...
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... 37) DSE (Digital Special Effects) works in CAMERA mode, 19. DSE (see page 36) Fade works in CAMERA mode. 23. I ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16. E/SEARC_ O/REW 18. STOP 18. TITLE (see page 41) TITLE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. DMSEENU Dial 21. MENU Dial MENU Dial works...
... 37) DSE (Digital Special Effects) works in CAMERA mode, 19. DSE (see page 36) Fade works in CAMERA mode. 23. I ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16. E/SEARC_ O/REW 18. STOP 18. TITLE (see page 41) TITLE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. DMSEENU Dial 21. MENU Dial MENU Dial works...
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... page 20) 34. External MIC Jack (see page 21) 35. Lens cap (see page 20) 32. BATTERY TERMINAL(+) 31. Lithium battery compartment (see page 27) (SCA30/A33/A80 only) 39. BATTERY TERMINAL 30. BATTERY TERMINAL (+)34. Window for DC Cable (see page 53) 38. Window for shoulder strap 28. Battery pack... 22) 27. Battery Eject 33, Hooks for shoulder strap (see page 25) 37. BATTERY EJECT (see page 45) (SCAS0/A85 only) A Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I 27, Zoom 26.
... page 20) 34. External MIC Jack (see page 21) 35. Lens cap (see page 20) 32. BATTERY TERMINAL(+) 31. Lithium battery compartment (see page 27) (SCA30/A33/A80 only) 39. BATTERY TERMINAL 30. BATTERY TERMINAL (+)34. Window for DC Cable (see page 53) 38. Window for shoulder strap 28. Battery pack... 22) 27. Battery Eject 33, Hooks for shoulder strap (see page 25) 37. BATTERY EJECT (see page 45) (SCAS0/A85 only) A Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I 27, Zoom 26.
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... the manual focus is turned on /off is switched by the DISPLAY button. ÷ The title and date/time functions can continue to Know Your Camcorder ÷ The OSD on . EIS (SCA35/A85 only) (see page 34) Indicates that the EIS is working . I -BLC/BLC is working. (BLC for...
... the manual focus is turned on /off is switched by the DISPLAY button. ÷ The title and date/time functions can continue to Know Your Camcorder ÷ The OSD on . EIS (SCA35/A85 only) (see page 34) Indicates that the EIS is working . I -BLC/BLC is working. (BLC for...
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... page 25) Indicates that the digital zoom is working . Operation mode Indicates the operationmode. Tape counter Indicates amount of tape used. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I . p. s, Hi8 (SCA80/A85 only) (see page 40, 41) Indicates the recorded title you have set. SP is superimposed on the scene. Self record recording...
... page 25) Indicates that the digital zoom is working . Operation mode Indicates the operationmode. Tape counter Indicates amount of tape used. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I . p. s, Hi8 (SCA80/A85 only) (see page 40, 41) Indicates the recorded title you have set. SP is superimposed on the scene. Self record recording...
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... Cassette. (see page 21) 3. Remote Control. (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) 12, Battery for Clock ( TYPE: CR2025) (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) Note: Optional accessones may be included with your camcorder. 1. Remote Cont¢ol 2. Battery Pack. (see page 22) (NC-120 for ...SCA3O) 4, AudieNideo Cable, (see page 45) (SCA30/A33/A35: monaural SCAS0/A85: stereo) 5, Shoulder strap, (see...
... Cassette. (see page 21) 3. Remote Control. (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) 12, Battery for Clock ( TYPE: CR2025) (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) Note: Optional accessones may be included with your camcorder. 1. Remote Cont¢ol 2. Battery Pack. (see page 22) (NC-120 for ...SCA3O) 4, AudieNideo Cable, (see page 45) (SCA30/A33/A35: monaural SCAS0/A85: stereo) 5, Shoulder strap, (see...
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...button to start and stop recording, Note: When recording with all members of your family ÷ Two options are available - Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I (Stop)(see page46) 10. _-I_(Fast Forward) (see page 46) --4 --5 3_ --6 mlO ÷ You must insert or ...replace these batteries when: - You purchase the camcorder, - markings, + Be careful not to reverse the polarity of recording. - I 1. The remote control no longer works correctly. ÷ insert two AAbattedes, ...
...button to start and stop recording, Note: When recording with all members of your family ÷ Two options are available - Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH I (Stop)(see page46) 10. _-I_(Fast Forward) (see page 46) --4 --5 3_ --6 mlO ÷ You must insert or ...replace these batteries when: - You purchase the camcorder, - markings, + Be careful not to reverse the polarity of recording. - I 1. The remote control no longer works correctly. ÷ insert two AAbattedes, ...
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... _ 7 _'i]i 2 _ ] + The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents memory; Open the lid of children. Hold the camcorder in complete safety. Close the lid. Close the Hand Strap cover back up again, [] | + The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your hand,... the Hand Strap cover. !li _ ¸7¸!!!1! 2. I ENGLISH] Preparing ÷ It is removed. + The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA. ebnupcukllel i,tatidgjhutstinthe J the buckle, 2.1.Insert each end into the shoulder ...
... _ 7 _'i]i 2 _ ] + The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents memory; Open the lid of children. Hold the camcorder in complete safety. Close the lid. Close the Hand Strap cover back up again, [] | + The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your hand,... the Hand Strap cover. !li _ ¸7¸!!!1! 2. I ENGLISH] Preparing ÷ It is removed. + The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA. ebnupcukllel i,tatidgjhutstinthe J the buckle, 2.1.Insert each end into the shoulder ...
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...and push 4-a the switch to connect a power source. - d.Make sure that the Lens Cap is used for outdoor recording. Connect the DC Cable to the camcorder. c. Hold down the tab of the AC Power Adaptor. 3. Using the Battery Pack: used for indoor recording. - a. ENGLISH I 4. Using the AC power...CAMERA position. Note: The plug and wall socket type may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise-move the adaptor away from one country to a TV or the camcorder, it may be different from the TV, camcorder or the antenna cable. 4-b A Make sure that the image appears in the ...
...and push 4-a the switch to connect a power source. - d.Make sure that the Lens Cap is used for outdoor recording. Connect the DC Cable to the camcorder. c. Hold down the tab of the AC Power Adaptor. 3. Using the Battery Pack: used for indoor recording. - a. ENGLISH I 4. Using the AC power...CAMERA position. Note: The plug and wall socket type may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise-move the adaptor away from one country to a TV or the camcorder, it may be different from the TV, camcorder or the antenna cable. 4-b A Make sure that the image appears in the ...