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... 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 Search ...33 Advanced...
... 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 Search ...33 Advanced...
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... Selecting and Recording a Title...48 Fade In and Out...50 PIP ...51 Snap Shot ...52 White Balance...53 Demonstration ...54 Lighting Techniques ...55 Playing back a Tape To watch with LCD ...56 To watch with TV monitor ...56 Various Functions in PLAYER mode ...58 Adjusting the LCD...59 Setting the Speaker ON...
... Selecting and Recording a Title...48 Fade In and Out...50 PIP ...51 Snap Shot ...52 White Balance...53 Demonstration ...54 Lighting Techniques ...55 Playing back a Tape To watch with LCD ...56 To watch with TV monitor ...56 Various Functions in PLAYER mode ...58 Adjusting the LCD...59 Setting the Speaker ON...
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... sunlight, it is left in STANDBY mode without operation for better recording. (see page 61) 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode ✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. These specks are noisy or hardly visible, the video...
... sunlight, it is left in STANDBY mode without operation for better recording. (see page 61) 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode ✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. These specks are noisy or hardly visible, the video...
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... the center of the Camera mode. (see page 51) BLC When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with which a tape recorded on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be filmed. (see page 42) DIS (SCL630/L650 only) The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand...
... the center of the Camera mode. (see page 51) BLC When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with which a tape recorded on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be filmed. (see page 42) DIS (SCL630/L650 only) The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand...
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... works in CAMERA mode. 13. EDIT (REW) 6. Lens (see page 26) Use when ejecting the tape. 7. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 3. MIC ENGLISH 4. CUSTOM 12. TAPE EJECT (see page 67) 2. Remote Sensor (SCL650 only) 10. TAPE EJECT 13. LENS 9. EDIT (FF) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 46) STOP works...
... works in CAMERA mode. 13. EDIT (REW) 6. Lens (see page 26) Use when ejecting the tape. 7. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 3. MIC ENGLISH 4. CUSTOM 12. TAPE EJECT (see page 67) 2. Remote Sensor (SCL650 only) 10. TAPE EJECT 13. LENS 9. EDIT (FF) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 46) STOP works...
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... timer. (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. a. ba t s rq W W TT 500 x Hi8 REC p c XX 0:00:00 o d M.FOCUS DEW EASY x e BLC TAPE CINEMA m f PICNIC l n INDOOR k y g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j AUG. 29, 2001 i e. DIS (SCL630/L650 only) (see page 19) (30 seconds...AE (see page 25) Indicates the power left in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. r q Hi8 PLAY p c 0:00:25 o DEW Z.RTN u TAPE CINEMA v l VOLUME w i. Battery level (see page 42) Indicates Program AE mode is activated g. BLC (see page 46) Indicates the date of the ...
... timer. (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. a. ba t s rq W W TT 500 x Hi8 REC p c XX 0:00:00 o d M.FOCUS DEW EASY x e BLC TAPE CINEMA m f PICNIC l n INDOOR k y g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j AUG. 29, 2001 i e. DIS (SCL630/L650 only) (see page 19) (30 seconds...AE (see page 25) Indicates the power left in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. r q Hi8 PLAY p c 0:00:25 o DEW Z.RTN u TAPE CINEMA v l VOLUME w i. Battery level (see page 42) Indicates Program AE mode is activated g. BLC (see page 46) Indicates the date of the ...
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... page 66) Monitors the moisture condensation. y. LIGHT Shows when the Light is activated. o. p. Hi8 (see page 63) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the tape used. v. ENGLISH 17 l. Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Self diagnosis (see page 57) Indicates...and CINEMA. Operation mode Indicates the operation mode is activated. w. Time (see page 44) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. Tape counter Indicates amount of the Camcorder. s. PB DSE Shows that the zero return is activated. VOLUME x. DSE (Digital Special Effect)...
... page 66) Monitors the moisture condensation. y. LIGHT Shows when the Light is activated. o. p. Hi8 (see page 63) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the tape used. v. ENGLISH 17 l. Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Self diagnosis (see page 57) Indicates...and CINEMA. Operation mode Indicates the operation mode is activated. w. Time (see page 44) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. Tape counter Indicates amount of the Camcorder. s. PB DSE Shows that the zero return is activated. VOLUME x. DSE (Digital Special Effect)...
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... . Insert the cassette with the transparent window EJECT facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 2. Press the EJECT button. - The compartment opens automatically. 1 TAPE 2 - a. Recording/playback time. - If you no longer covers up the opening . 26 Press the PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place. b. Hi8 Inserting and...
... . Insert the cassette with the transparent window EJECT facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 2. Press the EJECT button. - The compartment opens automatically. 1 TAPE 2 - a. Recording/playback time. - If you no longer covers up the opening . 26 Press the PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place. b. Hi8 Inserting and...
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... left in STANDBY mode. EDIT allows you to reverse and EDIT allows you to forward, for 3 seconds and return to protect the Head Drum and tape.
... left in STANDBY mode. EDIT allows you to reverse and EDIT allows you to forward, for 3 seconds and return to protect the Head Drum and tape.
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...displayed 3 on the OSD. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to a TV or VCR. (see the video you have just recorded. 2 PUSH 3. Insert the tape you recorded on the LCD. 5 s To stop REWIND, press the (STOP) button. Note: You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after ... the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button. s Camcorder stops automatically after connecting the camcorder to start playback. ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that STOP is in place. 1. Hold...
...displayed 3 on the OSD. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to a TV or VCR. (see the video you have just recorded. 2 PUSH 3. Insert the tape you recorded on the LCD. 5 s To stop REWIND, press the (STOP) button. Note: You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after ... the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button. s Camcorder stops automatically after connecting the camcorder to start playback. ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape on the LCD ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that STOP is in place. 1. Hold...
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ENGLISH STBY 0:00:00 CUSTOM JAN.31.2001 Notes: s The screen status that is no longer displayed. s The P.AE function will be recorded on the tape. Press the P.AE button, the ( ) symbol will not operate in P.AE mode. 43 s The BLC function will be displayed. 3. s To end the P.AE function, press ...
ENGLISH STBY 0:00:00 CUSTOM JAN.31.2001 Notes: s The screen status that is no longer displayed. s The P.AE function will be recorded on the tape. Press the P.AE button, the ( ) symbol will not operate in P.AE mode. 43 s The BLC function will be displayed. 3. s To end the P.AE function, press ...
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... SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE OFF DIS OFF EXIT: MENU 5. Press ENTER. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on your tapes, so you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY. (see page 22) 3. Make sure that you will appear. 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CLOCK...........SET is...
... SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE OFF DIS OFF EXIT: MENU 5. Press ENTER. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on your tapes, so you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY. (see page 22) 3. Make sure that you will appear. 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CLOCK...........SET is...
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... SET TITLE OFF DIS OFF PIP OFF D.ZOOM OFF ENTER ➔ 6. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU List will be recorded on the Tape. Turn on the PIP screen, and turn the Zoom button to "T" position to CAMERA mode. 2. s Start recording by using a small, superimposed screen to show an...
... SET TITLE OFF DIS OFF PIP OFF D.ZOOM OFF ENTER ➔ 6. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU List will be recorded on the Tape. Turn on the PIP screen, and turn the Zoom button to "T" position to CAMERA mode. 2. s Start recording by using a small, superimposed screen to show an...
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...beach on the cas- x On a sunny day in lux. ✤ The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of the tape you have recorded. (see page 26) 2. x Office with fluorescent lighting near to 15 Recommendations ND filter recommended. ″ Normal recording. ″ ...″ ″ ″ Video light recommended. x Arcade at night. Eject the tape that you use your camcorder, there are only two possible recording environments. - ciated recommendations. x On a gloomy day, an hour after the sunrise...
...beach on the cas- x On a sunny day in lux. ✤ The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of the tape you have recorded. (see page 26) 2. x Office with fluorescent lighting near to 15 Recommendations ND filter recommended. ″ Normal recording. ″ ...″ ″ ″ Video light recommended. x Arcade at night. Eject the tape that you use your camcorder, there are only two possible recording environments. - ciated recommendations. x On a gloomy day, an hour after the sunrise...
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.... (see page 32) To watch with TV monitor ✤ It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (see a tape; s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) Connecting to a TV which has an 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 ✤ To view a tape using the LCD monitor in PLAYER mode only. ✤ There are two ways to see page 62) Connecting to LINE. To watch with LCD: recommended...
.... (see page 32) To watch with TV monitor ✤ It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (see a tape; s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) Connecting to a TV which has an 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 ✤ To view a tape using the LCD monitor in PLAYER mode only. ✤ There are two ways to see page 62) Connecting to LINE. To watch with LCD: recommended...
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... recording and playback. 57 s It is best to see. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Notes: s SCL610/L630/L650 feature a monaural audio system. s If the tape reaches its end during playback, the tape will rewind automatically. Insert a tape you recorded appears on your TV or VCR. s SCL610/L630/L650 can cause picture distortion. Connect power source (battery or...
... recording and playback. 57 s It is best to see. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Notes: s SCL610/L630/L650 feature a monaural audio system. s If the tape reaches its end during playback, the tape will rewind automatically. Insert a tape you recorded appears on your TV or VCR. s SCL610/L630/L650 can cause picture distortion. Connect power source (battery or...
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... RESET WIDE SELF TIMER ZERO STILL RETURN TELE Notes: s The ZERO RETURN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0:00:00. Set the power switch to find this point on the tape again, press Z.RETURN button when playback is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in... to PLAYER mode. Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is stopped. 58 To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Various Functions in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear. Press the ZERO RETURN button.
... RESET WIDE SELF TIMER ZERO STILL RETURN TELE Notes: s The ZERO RETURN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0:00:00. Set the power switch to find this point on the tape again, press Z.RETURN button when playback is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in... to PLAYER mode. Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is stopped. 58 To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Various Functions in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear. Press the ZERO RETURN button.
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... not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode. ✤ Pressing the DSE button will appear. 3. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of page 30, except the power switch must be set...
... not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode. ✤ Pressing the DSE button will appear. 3. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Playing back a Tape ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of page 30, except the power switch must be set...
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... by pressing the PLAY button. 6. If the signal recorded on the PAL monitor screen may malfunction. 4. "PAL60" is being played back, the picture on the tape is in bad condition, the PAL60 playback system may shrink in the SP mode to the "PAL60" format, allowing you to end setting. Press ENTER... Playback (using the "PAL60" system. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will change to PLAYER mode. 2. Notes: 1. When an NTSC tape is a special output signal format with which a PAL TV can not be used to see the picture by an NTSC recorder. 1. Press MENU ON/OFF ...
... by pressing the PLAY button. 6. If the signal recorded on the PAL monitor screen may malfunction. 4. "PAL60" is being played back, the picture on the tape is in bad condition, the PAL60 playback system may shrink in the SP mode to the "PAL60" format, allowing you to end setting. Press ENTER... Playback (using the "PAL60" system. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will change to PLAYER mode. 2. Notes: 1. When an NTSC tape is a special output signal format with which a PAL TV can not be used to see the picture by an NTSC recorder. 1. Press MENU ON/OFF ...
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... using a video cassette. x Reattaching the Eyecap 4. Put the EYECAP on . Noisy Picture a b c If this happens, clean the video heads with a soft cloth. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Put the screw back on the VIEWFINDER. 5. Be careful not to PLAYER mode. 2. a. Press the s (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Pull the VIEWFINDER up...
... using a video cassette. x Reattaching the Eyecap 4. Put the EYECAP on . Noisy Picture a b c If this happens, clean the video heads with a soft cloth. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Put the screw back on the VIEWFINDER. 5. Be careful not to PLAYER mode. 2. a. Press the s (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Pull the VIEWFINDER up...