Instruction Booklet
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ENGLISH Features Your camcorder has many features for SCL520. Snap Shot (SCL530/L540/L550 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at close range. For more professional recordings, use the I -BLC/...
ENGLISH Features Your camcorder has many features for SCL520. Snap Shot (SCL530/L540/L550 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at close range. For more professional recordings, use the I -BLC/...
Instruction Booklet
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...EJECT 7. I -BLC/BLC works in PLAYER mode (see page 57) 5. Edit (REW) Edit works in STANDBYmode (see page 28) REW works in CAMERAmode (BLC for SCL540) 8. EDIT (FF) EDIT works in STANDBY mode (see page 28) FF works in CAMERAmode. 15. I-BLC/BLC I -BLC/BLC 11. POWER switch (see page... (see page 57) 3. PIP(Z.RETURN) PIP works in PLAYER mode (see page 49) 9. PIP(Z.RETURN) 9. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see pages 52,58) (CVF for SCL520, see page 66) 2. PLAY/STILL PLAY/STILL works in CAMERAmode (SCL530/L540/L550 only, see page 56) 4. FADE FADE works in CAMERA mode (see page...
...EJECT 7. I -BLC/BLC works in PLAYER mode (see page 57) 5. Edit (REW) Edit works in STANDBYmode (see page 28) REW works in CAMERAmode (BLC for SCL540) 8. EDIT (FF) EDIT works in STANDBY mode (see page 28) FF works in CAMERAmode. 15. I-BLC/BLC I -BLC/BLC 11. POWER switch (see page... (see page 57) 3. PIP(Z.RETURN) PIP works in PLAYER mode (see page 49) 9. PIP(Z.RETURN) 9. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see pages 52,58) (CVF for SCL520, see page 66) 2. PLAY/STILL PLAY/STILL works in CAMERAmode (SCL530/L540/L550 only, see page 56) 4. FADE FADE works in CAMERA mode (see page...
Instruction Booklet
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... works in CAMERA mode. 37. BATTERY EJECT 31. Cassette holder 34. SNAPSHOT/D.ZOOM 37. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 27) START/STOP works in CAMERAmode (SCL520 only, see page 20) 35. START/STOP (see page 55) 33. External MIC (see page 23) 15 Recharging Indicator (see page 66) 38. ENGLISH Rear...
... works in CAMERA mode. 37. BATTERY EJECT 31. Cassette holder 34. SNAPSHOT/D.ZOOM 37. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 27) START/STOP works in CAMERAmode (SCL520 only, see page 20) 35. START/STOP (see page 55) 33. External MIC (see page 23) 15 Recharging Indicator (see page 66) 38. ENGLISH Rear...
Instruction Booklet
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... BLC is displayed in the battery. ( ) d. I-BLC/BLC (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. OSD in CAMERA mode b. a. Zoom position (see page 39) (BLC for SCL520) Indicates I -BLC/BLC TAPE CINEMA m f l PICNIC k g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j 29. h.
... BLC is displayed in the battery. ( ) d. I-BLC/BLC (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. OSD in CAMERA mode b. a. Zoom position (see page 39) (BLC for SCL520) Indicates I -BLC/BLC TAPE CINEMA m f l PICNIC k g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j 29. h.
Instruction Booklet
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... should never be charged in temperatures above 40°C(104°F) for example). 1 Do not connect +/- Battery Type SB-L160 SCL520 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SCL530/SCL540 LCD ON, LCD OFF, EVF/CVF OFF EVF/CVF ON SCL550 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON Approximately Approximately...
... should never be charged in temperatures above 40°C(104°F) for example). 1 Do not connect +/- Battery Type SB-L160 SCL520 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SCL530/SCL540 LCD ON, LCD OFF, EVF/CVF OFF EVF/CVF ON SCL550 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON Approximately Approximately...
Instruction Booklet
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.... 1. a. ENGLISH Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 1 There are several cassette types, depending on the cassette to see if the battery pack is Hi8). Color system used (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC). - Press the EJECT button. - The compartment opens automatically. - Recording/playback time. - Push the PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place...
.... 1. a. ENGLISH Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 1 There are several cassette types, depending on the cassette to see if the battery pack is Hi8). Color system used (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC). - Press the EJECT button. - The compartment opens automatically. - Recording/playback time. - Push the PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place...
Instruction Booklet
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Turn the MENUdial to end setting. s The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. Press D. To deactivate the DIGITALZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. s ... OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL520) 1. D.ZOOM 3. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to CAMERA mode. 2. ZOOM. 4. ZOOM ON/OFF button. s Power switch will be displayed on...
Turn the MENUdial to end setting. s The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. Press D. To deactivate the DIGITALZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. s ... OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL520) 1. D.ZOOM 3. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to CAMERA mode. 2. ZOOM. 4. ZOOM ON/OFF button. s Power switch will be displayed on...
Instruction Booklet
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... darker than the background: - The subject is outdoors and the background is focused. 5. s BLC enhances only the subject. The light sources are too bright. - Normal (SCL520) s I -BLC/BLC button. 4. You will obtain a sharp picture after zooming out. 6. Back lighting exists when the subject is placed against a snowy background. * I -BLC or BLC...
... darker than the background: - The subject is outdoors and the background is focused. 5. s BLC enhances only the subject. The light sources are too bright. - Normal (SCL520) s I -BLC/BLC button. 4. You will obtain a sharp picture after zooming out. 6. Back lighting exists when the subject is placed against a snowy background. * I -BLC or BLC...
Instruction Booklet
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... with TV monitor 1 It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. 1 To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC) (see a tape; s To watch with LCD 1 To view a tape using the LCD monitor in PLAYER mode only. 1 There are two ways...
... with TV monitor 1 It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. 1 To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC) (see a tape; s To watch with LCD 1 To view a tape using the LCD monitor in PLAYER mode only. 1 There are two ways...
Instruction Booklet
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...) are selected automatically, depending on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. s SCL550 can use the S-VIDEO cable (supplied with the SCL550) to the TV. Notes: s SCL520/L530/L540/L550 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV. ter quality pictures if you want to 3 seconds. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur. s If you...
...) are selected automatically, depending on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. s SCL550 can use the S-VIDEO cable (supplied with the SCL550) to the TV. Notes: s SCL520/L530/L540/L550 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV. ter quality pictures if you want to 3 seconds. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur. s If you...
Instruction Booklet
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.... 1 Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources s You can make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC: SCL520/L530/L540/L550-
.... 1 Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources s You can make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC: SCL520/L530/L540/L550-
Instruction Booklet
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...Built-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIAstandard SCL520/L530/L540 : 8 mm, SCL550 : Hi 8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SPand LP P6-120: 120 ... lux (visible) 2.5 inch/62k TFT Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 2.2 K ohms Monaural ø3.5 7.0 ~ 8.5 V DC SCL520 : 5.5W, SCL530/L540 : 5.9W, SCL550 : 6.5W Condenser mic, omni-directional Dynamic, 0.5 W standard 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101x104x176 mm (3.98x4...
...Built-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIAstandard SCL520/L530/L540 : 8 mm, SCL550 : Hi 8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SPand LP P6-120: 120 ... lux (visible) 2.5 inch/62k TFT Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 2.2 K ohms Monaural ø3.5 7.0 ~ 8.5 V DC SCL520 : 5.5W, SCL530/L540 : 5.9W, SCL550 : 6.5W Condenser mic, omni-directional Dynamic, 0.5 W standard 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101x104x176 mm (3.98x4...