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... Power Adapter ...22 s To use the Battery Pack ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 s Continuous Recording time table ...24 s Battery Level Display...25 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...26 Basic Recording Making Your First Recording ...27 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...29 s Recording with LCD Monitor...29 s Recording with Viewfinder ...29 Adjusting the LCD...30 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ...31 Playing back a tape on the LCD...32 s Adjusting the LCD during PLAY...33 s Controlling the Sound from the Speaker ...33 s Viewing a Still Picture ...33 s Picture...
... Power Adapter ...22 s To use the Battery Pack ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 s Continuous Recording time table ...24 s Battery Level Display...25 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...26 Basic Recording Making Your First Recording ...27 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...29 s Recording with LCD Monitor...29 s Recording with Viewfinder ...29 Adjusting the LCD...30 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ...31 Playing back a tape on the LCD...32 s Adjusting the LCD during PLAY...33 s Controlling the Sound from the Speaker ...33 s Viewing a Still Picture ...33 s Picture...
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Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device). 4 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the LENS ✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun. Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed. 1) 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen. 2) 3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen 3) from the top. 90° 4) Making a recording by...
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device). 4 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the LENS ✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun. Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed. 1) 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen. 2) 3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen 3) from the top. 90° 4) Making a recording by...
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... LCD uses more battery power. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep your local dealer. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 21) WARNING: LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. * When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead please contact your camcorder turned off when you set the power switch...
... LCD uses more battery power. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep your local dealer. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 21) WARNING: LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. * When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead please contact your camcorder turned off when you set the power switch...
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... hardly visible, the video heads may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in direct sunlight, it is very important to view. Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with a dry type cassette cleaner. ✤ Do not use the viewfinder. 3) The LCD monitor's OSD is turned off if it may be damaged. ENGLISH Notices regarding the hand strap ✤ It is left in STANDBY mode without operation...
... hardly visible, the video heads may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in direct sunlight, it is very important to view. Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with a dry type cassette cleaner. ✤ Do not use the viewfinder. 3) The LCD monitor's OSD is turned off if it may be damaged. ENGLISH Notices regarding the hand strap ✤ It is left in STANDBY mode without operation...
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... (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 12. If you are unable to . 10. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should not be operated from the unit. 9 VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is connected to the CAMCORDER, be walked on or near...
... (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 12. If you are unable to . 10. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should not be operated from the unit. 9 VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is connected to the CAMCORDER, be walked on or near...
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... following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in fire, electric shock or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. c. LIGHTNING: For added protection of overhead power lines or other hazards. 18. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for service. 20. When installing an...
... following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in fire, electric shock or other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. c. LIGHTNING: For added protection of overhead power lines or other hazards. 18. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for service. 20. When installing an...
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..., DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off by setting the Display menu on . c. Manual Focus (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated g. OSD in CAMERA mode b. Self record waiting timer. (see page 46) Indicates the date of the recording. 16 Date (see page 19) Indicates 10 second timer. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can turn...
..., DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off by setting the Display menu on . c. Manual Focus (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated g. OSD in CAMERA mode b. Self record waiting timer. (see page 46) Indicates the date of the recording. 16 Date (see page 19) Indicates 10 second timer. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can turn...
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... Battery for Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, see page 23) 4. Cassette. (see page 22) 2. Carrying Case. AD59-00062A 9. AC Power Adapter. (see page 26) 11. AC cord. (see page 57) 10. AC cord 3. Shoulder Strap AD43-00065A 6. Remote Control SSTTOAPRT/ TIMSEERLF STIDLLISPRLEATZYUERRNOCROESUENTTER WIDE TELE AD63-00202A 8. S-VIDEO cable. (see page 22) 3. Cassette 11. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 21) 6. Shoulder strap. (see page 56) 5. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book. 7. Lithium Batteries Optional Accessories 9. ENGLISH...
... Battery for Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, see page 23) 4. Cassette. (see page 22) 2. Carrying Case. AD59-00062A 9. AC Power Adapter. (see page 26) 11. AC cord. (see page 57) 10. AC cord 3. Shoulder Strap AD43-00065A 6. Remote Control SSTTOAPRT/ TIMSEERLF STIDLLISPRLEATZYUERRNOCROESUENTTER WIDE TELE AD63-00202A 8. S-VIDEO cable. (see page 22) 3. Cassette 11. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 21) 6. Shoulder strap. (see page 56) 5. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book. 7. Lithium Batteries Optional Accessories 9. ENGLISH...
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a. Make sure that the image appears in the LCD monitor. - To use the AC Power Adapter 1. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Connect the AC cord to CAMERA mode. Hold down the tab of 3 the camcorder. 4. b. To set the camcorder to emit noise. Open the LCD monitor and make sure that the Lens Cap is open. Note: If the adapter is turned on regional conditions. 3. CAMERA c. The LCD monitor is used next to a TV...
a. Make sure that the image appears in the LCD monitor. - To use the AC Power Adapter 1. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Connect the AC cord to CAMERA mode. Hold down the tab of 3 the camcorder. 4. b. To set the camcorder to emit noise. Open the LCD monitor and make sure that the Lens Cap is open. Note: If the adapter is turned on regional conditions. 3. CAMERA c. The LCD monitor is used next to a TV...
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... and capacity of the battery pack will be charged in a room temperature that is left in the table are approximate. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should never be reduced if the battery pack is between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F). Actual recording time depends on model and battery type. ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on...
... and capacity of the battery pack will be charged in a room temperature that is left in the table are approximate. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should never be reduced if the battery pack is between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F). Actual recording time depends on model and battery type. ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on...
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...% consumed (change the battery) 4 6. 100% consumed 5 (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions. The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of power remaining in a cold environment. Note: The charge mark does not affect the battery's charge status. 25 Preparing ENGLISH Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of using a fully charged battery pack at...
...% consumed (change the battery) 4 6. 100% consumed 5 (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions. The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of power remaining in a cold environment. Note: The charge mark does not affect the battery's charge status. 25 Preparing ENGLISH Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of using a fully charged battery pack at...
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... change. 5. LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 2. W D.ZOOM 3. DEMO OFF LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . T 500 x 36 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ZOOM ON/OFF button. To deactivate the DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. ZOOM. 4. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL630/L650) ✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode. Turn...
... change. 5. LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 2. W D.ZOOM 3. DEMO OFF LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . T 500 x 36 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ZOOM ON/OFF button. To deactivate the DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. ZOOM. 4. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL630/L650) ✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode. Turn...
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... the DATE/TIME button the required number of times. ENGLISH q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 Recording the DATE/TIME 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to be turned off in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see comfortably. 3. Press ENTER. You can set the DATE/TIME. 2. s The DATE/TIME function cannot be reset...
... the DATE/TIME button the required number of times. ENGLISH q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 q CLOCK SET q 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005 Recording the DATE/TIME 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to be turned off in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see comfortably. 3. Press ENTER. You can set the DATE/TIME. 2. s The DATE/TIME function cannot be reset...
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... chose will not operate in the language you turn on the title. s MENU ON/OFF function will appear. 8. Set power switch to change TITLE recording time, select title recording time (OFF, AUTO-10S, CONTINUE) on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will appear on MENU. s If you have selected a TITLE from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. s The selected title will disappear. s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to see...
... chose will not operate in the language you turn on the title. s MENU ON/OFF function will appear. 8. Set power switch to change TITLE recording time, select title recording time (OFF, AUTO-10S, CONTINUE) on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will appear on MENU. s If you have selected a TITLE from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. s The selected title will disappear. s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to see...
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... recorded on DIGITAL ZOOM. (see page 35) CAMERA 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until PIP..........OFF is wider than the image being recorded. Setting PIP......ON to record appears. s PIP function will be displayed. 4. Set the power switch to show an image that is highlighted. 5. s Start recording by using a small, superimposed screen to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU List will make the small screen disappear and switch the PIP mode off. LCD ADJUST...
... recorded on DIGITAL ZOOM. (see page 35) CAMERA 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until PIP..........OFF is wider than the image being recorded. Setting PIP......ON to record appears. s PIP function will be displayed. 4. Set the power switch to show an image that is highlighted. 5. s Start recording by using a small, superimposed screen to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU List will make the small screen disappear and switch the PIP mode off. LCD ADJUST...
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... to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button. 5. Set the power switch to the indoor ambience. - LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . INDOOR: Controls WHITE BALANCE according to CAMERA mode. 2. DEMO OFF LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . Setting a White Balance Mode 1. SET . . DEMO OFF Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will appear. 3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting screen. SET . . Advanced Recording ENGLISH White Balance ✤ WHITE BALANCE is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - Turn the UP/DOWN dial until WHT.BAL...
... to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button. 5. Set the power switch to the indoor ambience. - LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . INDOOR: Controls WHITE BALANCE according to CAMERA mode. 2. DEMO OFF LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK . Setting a White Balance Mode 1. SET . . DEMO OFF Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will appear. 3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting screen. SET . . Advanced Recording ENGLISH White Balance ✤ WHITE BALANCE is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - Turn the UP/DOWN dial until WHT.BAL...
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... Audio and Video input jack ✤ Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. s To watch with LCD: recommended for outdoor use . s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) Note: To view the cassette on the television screen, select the channel reserved for indoor use . s To watch with TV monitor: recommended for your VCR on the VCR to LINE. ENGLISH Playing back a Tape ✤ To view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works...
... Audio and Video input jack ✤ Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. s To watch with LCD: recommended for outdoor use . s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) Note: To view the cassette on the television screen, select the channel reserved for indoor use . s To watch with TV monitor: recommended for your VCR on the VCR to LINE. ENGLISH Playing back a Tape ✤ To view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works...
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... using DSE in PLAYER mode. ✤ Pressing the DSE button will not operate when your camcorder is opened. Stop at the one you require. 59 Turn the UP/DOWN dial to switch the selection. 5. Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ✤ The speaker is turned ON/OFF by turning the MENU dial during playback. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of CAMERA...
... using DSE in PLAYER mode. ✤ Pressing the DSE button will not operate when your camcorder is opened. Stop at the one you require. 59 Turn the UP/DOWN dial to switch the selection. 5. Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ✤ The speaker is turned ON/OFF by turning the MENU dial during playback. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of CAMERA...
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... camcorder. x Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 26) x You have occurred (see page 63) x The lithium battery is not installed or is poor. Use another battery pack. s Your warranty, if applicable. ✤ Then contact your nearest authorized service center. You cannot operate any problem using it to CAMERA. ENGLISH Troubleshooting Checking ✤ If you run into any functions on . Start/Stop does not operate while recording...
... camcorder. x Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 26) x You have occurred (see page 63) x The lithium battery is not installed or is poor. Use another battery pack. s Your warranty, if applicable. ✤ Then contact your nearest authorized service center. You cannot operate any problem using it to CAMERA. ENGLISH Troubleshooting Checking ✤ If you run into any functions on . Start/Stop does not operate while recording...
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... Audio out External mic General Power requirements Power consumption *Recording, LCD ON Built-in mic Built-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight SCL610/L630/L650 Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard SCL610/L630/L650 : Hi8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SP only P6-120: 120 min. CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 22x 3.6~79.2 mm 1.6 46 mm Inner Auto...
... Audio out External mic General Power requirements Power consumption *Recording, LCD ON Built-in mic Built-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight SCL610/L630/L650 Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard SCL610/L630/L650 : Hi8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SP only P6-120: 120 min. CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 22x 3.6~79.2 mm 1.6 46 mm Inner Auto...