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US PATENT 4415844 ENGLISH SSTTAORPT/ PHOTO DISPLAY TSIMEELRF MEZMEORORY DTIAMTEE/ SPEHAORTCOH A.DUB SLOW X2 F.ADV ELECTRONICS Digital Video Camcorder SCD103/D105 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.
US PATENT 4415844 ENGLISH SSTTAORPT/ PHOTO DISPLAY TSIMEELRF MEZMEORORY DTIAMTEE/ SPEHAORTCOH A.DUB SLOW X2 F.ADV ELECTRONICS Digital Video Camcorder SCD103/D105 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.
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...FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and maintenance instructions should be moved with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to overturn. WATER AND MOISTURE...: Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should use...
...FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and maintenance instructions should be moved with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to overturn. WATER AND MOISTURE...: Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the CAMCORDER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should use...
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...on or near a radiator or heat register. ENGLISH 13. If you are provided for the grounding electrode. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be blocked or covered. These openings must not be equipped with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ...against them, paying particular attention to protect it from the type of antenna-discharge unit, connection to . 10. Notices and Safety Instructions 9. This CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (...
...on or near a radiator or heat register. ENGLISH 13. If you are provided for the grounding electrode. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be blocked or covered. These openings must not be equipped with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ...against them, paying particular attention to protect it from the type of antenna-discharge unit, connection to . 10. Notices and Safety Instructions 9. This CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (...
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...under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in a risk of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to its normal operation. This will often require extensive work by the operating instructions..... ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. Refer all servicing to rain or water. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. LIGHTNING: For added protection of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that are...
...under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in a risk of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to its normal operation. This will often require extensive work by the operating instructions..... ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. Refer all servicing to rain or water. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. LIGHTNING: For added protection of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that are...
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ...6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ...11 Features ...11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...12 Front & Left View ...13 Left side View ...14 Right & Top View ...15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control (SCD105 only) ...17 OSD (On Screen ... Shoulder Strap...22 Attaching the Lens Cover...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and...
ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ...6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ...11 Features ...11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...12 Front & Left View ...13 Left side View ...14 Right & Top View ...15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control (SCD105 only) ...17 OSD (On Screen ... Shoulder Strap...22 Attaching the Lens Cover...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and...
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... AE ...42 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...43 WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ...44 Zooming In and Out ...45 Tele MACRO ...45 Digital Zoom ...46 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...47 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...48 Selecting an effect ...49 REC MODE ...50 AUDIO MODE ...51 WIND CUT ...52 DATE/TIME ...53 TV...VIDEO LIGHT ...68 Various Recording Techniques ...69 3 Contents ENGLISH Advanced Recording ...36 Use of various Functions ...36 Setting menu items ...36 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode ...37 Availability of functions in each mode ...38 CLOCK SET ...39 WL.
... AE ...42 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...43 WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ...44 Zooming In and Out ...45 Tele MACRO ...45 Digital Zoom ...46 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...47 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...48 Selecting an effect ...49 REC MODE ...50 AUDIO MODE ...51 WIND CUT ...52 DATE/TIME ...53 TV...VIDEO LIGHT ...68 Various Recording Techniques ...69 3 Contents ENGLISH Advanced Recording ...36 Use of various Functions ...36 Setting menu items ...36 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode ...37 Availability of functions in each mode ...38 CLOCK SET ...39 WL.
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... and ejecting the Memory Card ...83 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ...84 Image Format ...84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ...84 MEMORY FILE NUMBER ...85 Selecting the image quality ...86 Select the image quality ...86 Number of images on the...the moving picture sizes ...97 MPEG Playback ...98 Maintenance...99 After finishing a recording ...99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...100 Cleaning the Video Heads ...100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...101 Power sources ...101 Color system ...101 Troubleshooting...102 Troubleshooting ...102 Self Diagnosis Display ...102 Moisture ...
... and ejecting the Memory Card ...83 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ...84 Image Format ...84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ...84 MEMORY FILE NUMBER ...85 Selecting the image quality ...86 Select the image quality ...86 Number of images on the...the moving picture sizes ...97 MPEG Playback ...98 Maintenance...99 After finishing a recording ...99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...100 Cleaning the Video Heads ...100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...101 Power sources ...101 Color system ...101 Troubleshooting...102 Troubleshooting ...102 Self Diagnosis Display ...102 Moisture ...
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Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. LCD screen closed . 5 6 Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 I Open the LCD screen with the LCD screen closed . 1 2. Recording with your finger. 3. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 LCD open knob 4.
Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. LCD screen closed . 5 6 Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 I Open the LCD screen with the LCD screen closed . 1 2. Recording with your finger. 3. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 LCD open knob 4.
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...any other program materials may get wet. Keep the camcorder away from a cool location to form inside the camcorder. If the camcorder gets wet, it may be copyrighted. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to direct sunlight. 2. When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. ...films, and other form of copyrighted material may cause condensation to a hot location (e.g. from outside during winter.) - Do not let the camcorder get damaged. for at least two hours in the sun or exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). If the...
...any other program materials may get wet. Keep the camcorder away from a cool location to form inside the camcorder. If the camcorder gets wet, it may be copyrighted. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to direct sunlight. 2. When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. ...films, and other form of copyrighted material may cause condensation to a hot location (e.g. from outside during winter.) - Do not let the camcorder get damaged. for at least two hours in the sun or exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). If the...
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...be dealt with as chemical waste. The batteries have to charge it is fitted firmly into place. Notes regarding the battery pack - If your camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for more battery power. * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your... camcorder turned off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. - Dropping the battery pack may damage it . - If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a ...
...be dealt with as chemical waste. The batteries have to charge it is fitted firmly into place. Notes regarding the battery pack - If your camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for more battery power. * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your... camcorder turned off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. - Dropping the battery pack may damage it . - If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a ...
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ENGLISH Notes regarding the hand strap - Do not position the camcorder such that the hand strap is pointing towards the sun. When you could damage it maybe difficult to sunlight. To ensure a steady picture while filming, ... LCD display under sunlight or near a window exposed to see the picture clearly. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor. Be careful when placing the camcorder under direct sunlight or outdoors, it . 9 Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding 'Record' or 'Playback' using the LCD 1. Notes regarding the LENS - Direct sunlight can...
ENGLISH Notes regarding the hand strap - Do not position the camcorder such that the hand strap is pointing towards the sun. When you could damage it maybe difficult to sunlight. To ensure a steady picture while filming, ... LCD display under sunlight or near a window exposed to see the picture clearly. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor. Be careful when placing the camcorder under direct sunlight or outdoors, it . 9 Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding 'Record' or 'Playback' using the LCD 1. Notes regarding the LENS - Direct sunlight can...
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... or equivalent type. Replace only with a new one(type CR2025). 4. Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of installation. 3. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of children. There is a danger of explosion if battery is removed. 2. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor...
... or equivalent type. Replace only with a new one(type CR2025). 4. Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of installation. 3. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of children. There is a danger of explosion if battery is removed. 2. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor...
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...Camcorder ENGLISH Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is able to record a subject in Camera mode. • 900x Digital... and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on the Memory Card to your films ...
...Camcorder ENGLISH Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is able to record a subject in Camera mode. • 900x Digital... and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on the Memory Card to your films ...
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... Ion Battery pack 2. Software CD 10.Lens Cover 11.Shoulder strap 1. AC Cord 4. AC cord AD39-00076A 6. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your...
... Ion Battery pack 2. Software CD 10.Lens Cover 11.Shoulder strap 1. AC Cord 4. AC cord AD39-00076A 6. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your...
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TFT LCD monitor 8. Lens 3. Viewfinder 6. Internal MIC 2. Internal MIC 2. EASY Q button (see page 33) 6. IR(Infrared) Light 13 Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. TFT LCD monitor 8. Video Light ENGLISH 5. EASY Q button 7. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. IR(Infrared) Light 1. Lens 3. Video Light 5. Viewfinder (see page 59) 7.
TFT LCD monitor 8. Lens 3. Viewfinder 6. Internal MIC 2. Internal MIC 2. EASY Q button (see page 33) 6. IR(Infrared) Light 13 Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. Remote sensor (SCD105 only) 4. TFT LCD monitor 8. Video Light ENGLISH 5. EASY Q button 7. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. IR(Infrared) Light 1. Lens 3. Video Light 5. Viewfinder (see page 59) 7.
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... 10. V. MENU button 8. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) 6. MENU dial(VOL/MF) 9. Function buttons PLAYER - DISPLAY 4. LIGHT 5. Speaker 1. DC jack 2. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. DISPLAY 4. LIGHT 5. Mode switch 6. MENU button 8.
... 10. V. MENU button 8. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) 6. MENU dial(VOL/MF) 9. Function buttons PLAYER - DISPLAY 4. LIGHT 5. Speaker 1. DC jack 2. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. DISPLAY 4. LIGHT 5. Mode switch 6. MENU button 8.
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... PIX switch 7. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 13. LITHIUM Battery Holder 8. DV jack 10. Jack Cover 13. LITHIUM Battery Holder 15 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. PHOTO button 4. START/STOP button 5. PHOTO button (see page 65) 4. USB jack 9. External MIC in 14. Slow shutter 8. Zoom lever 2. Slow shutter...
... PIX switch 7. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 13. LITHIUM Battery Holder 8. DV jack 10. Jack Cover 13. LITHIUM Battery Holder 15 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. PHOTO button 4. START/STOP button 5. PHOTO button (see page 65) 4. USB jack 9. External MIC in 14. Slow shutter 8. Zoom lever 2. Slow shutter...
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Battery Release 2. Memory Card slot 4. TAPE EJECT 16 5. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Hook for shoulder strap 1. Charging indicator 2. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Memory Card slot SCD103 Memory Stick SCD105 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARD) Charging indicator 3. Memory Card slot 4. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1.
Battery Release 2. Memory Card slot 4. TAPE EJECT 16 5. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Hook for shoulder strap 1. Charging indicator 2. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Memory Card slot SCD103 Memory Stick SCD105 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARD) Charging indicator 3. Memory Card slot 4. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1.
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A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. PHOTO Search 6. DISPLAY 17. ADV 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 74) 5. Zoom 18. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD105 only) 1. SELF TIMER 4. Direction 1. ZERO MEMORY (see page 72) 11. Zoom 16. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV (...
A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. PHOTO Search 6. DISPLAY 17. ADV 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 74) 5. Zoom 18. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD105 only) 1. SELF TIMER 4. Direction 1. ZERO MEMORY (see page 72) 11. Zoom 16. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV (...
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... pages 59) 3. C 5 5 min 27 28 1 6 bit 30 ENTER : VOL. Easy mode (see page 7) 28. Program AE (see page 78) 27. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. USB 13. Record speed mode 21. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (see page 42) 5. DV 26 1 2 : 0 0 A M J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 4 [ 1 1 ] 24... 57) 9. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 26) 2. Zero memory indicator (SCD105 only) (see page 67) 32. POWER NITE PIX (see page 74) 17. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4.
... pages 59) 3. C 5 5 min 27 28 1 6 bit 30 ENTER : VOL. Easy mode (see page 7) 28. Program AE (see page 78) 27. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. USB 13. Record speed mode 21. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (see page 42) 5. DV 26 1 2 : 0 0 A M J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 4 [ 1 1 ] 24... 57) 9. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 26) 2. Zero memory indicator (SCD105 only) (see page 67) 32. POWER NITE PIX (see page 74) 17. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4.