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... ...12 Descriptions s Front View/Side View/Rear View ...13, 14, 15 s OSD (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder...18 Remote Control (SCL860/L870 only) ...19 s Self Timer Recording ...19 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ...20 Lithium Battery Installation ...21 Connecting the Power Source...22 s ... Zooming In and Out ...34 Digital Zoom ...35 EASY mode (for beginners) ...37 CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings...38 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only) ...39 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)...40 BLC...41 2
... ...12 Descriptions s Front View/Side View/Rear View ...13, 14, 15 s OSD (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder...18 Remote Control (SCL860/L870 only) ...19 s Self Timer Recording ...19 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ...20 Lithium Battery Installation ...21 Connecting the Power Source...22 s ... Zooming In and Out ...34 Digital Zoom ...35 EASY mode (for beginners) ...37 CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings...38 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only) ...39 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)...40 BLC...41 2
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... mode ...44 Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ...46 Selecting and Recording a Title ...48 Fade In and Out ...50 PIP (SCL860/L870 only)...51 Snap Shot (SCL860/L870 only) ...52 White Balance ...53 Demonstration ...54 Setting the Date/Title color...55 Lighting Techniques...56 Playing back a Tape.../OFF ...60 DSE in PLAYER mode ...60 Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System) ...61 USB interface (SCL870 only)...62 Installing USB Media 2.0 Program ...63 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder...66 s Cleaning the Viewfinder ...66 s Cleaning the LCD Panel...66 s Cleaning the Video Heads ...66...
... mode ...44 Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ...46 Selecting and Recording a Title ...48 Fade In and Out ...50 PIP (SCL860/L870 only)...51 Snap Shot (SCL860/L870 only) ...52 White Balance ...53 Demonstration ...54 Setting the Date/Title color...55 Lighting Techniques...56 Playing back a Tape.../OFF ...60 DSE in PLAYER mode ...60 Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System) ...61 USB interface (SCL870 only)...62 Installing USB Media 2.0 Program ...63 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder...66 s Cleaning the Viewfinder ...66 s Cleaning the LCD Panel...66 s Cleaning the Video Heads ...66...
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...speed and aperture to the type of scene to be viewed on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be filmed. (see page 42) DIS (SCL860/L870 only) The DIS compensates for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 52) PIP (SCL860/L870 only) The PIP function shows where the center of the image...recordings, use the BLC function. (see page 41) DSE (Digital Special Effects) The DSE enables you to give a creative look to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for record or playback. 12 ENGLISH Getting to your subject at high magnification. (see page 39) 22x High ratio zoom lens...
...speed and aperture to the type of scene to be viewed on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be filmed. (see page 42) DIS (SCL860/L870 only) The DIS compensates for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 52) PIP (SCL860/L870 only) The PIP function shows where the center of the image...recordings, use the BLC function. (see page 41) DSE (Digital Special Effects) The DSE enables you to give a creative look to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for record or playback. 12 ENGLISH Getting to your subject at high magnification. (see page 39) 22x High ratio zoom lens...
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MIC 4. Remote Sensor (SCL860/L870 only) 10. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LCD 11. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 28) REW works in CAMERA mode. 9. CUSTOM CUSTOM works in PLAYER mode. REC .../TIME (STOP) 7. CUSTOM 12. DATE/TIME (STOP) DATE/TIME works in CAMERA mode. (see page 28) FF works in CAMERA mode. 3. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View ENGLISH 3. EASY 1. EASY EASY works in PLAYER mode. (see page 72) 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 6. VIDEO LIGHT 13
MIC 4. Remote Sensor (SCL860/L870 only) 10. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LCD 11. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 28) REW works in CAMERA mode. 9. CUSTOM CUSTOM works in PLAYER mode. REC .../TIME (STOP) 7. CUSTOM 12. DATE/TIME (STOP) DATE/TIME works in CAMERA mode. (see page 28) FF works in CAMERA mode. 3. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View ENGLISH 3. EASY 1. EASY EASY works in PLAYER mode. (see page 72) 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 6. VIDEO LIGHT 13
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...31. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. DC Jack 31. LENS Cap 30. Hooks for shoulder strap 25. CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - External MIC (SCL860/L870 only) (see page 36) 38. AUDIO/VIDEO Out 32. Recharging Indicator 34. Cassette Compartment 27. LENS Cap 30. SNAP SHOT/D.... only, see page 52) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. 33. External MIC (SCL860/L870 only) 29. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 37. Battery Pack Compartment 38. Recharging Indicator (see page 65) 15 USB Jack (SCL870 only) (see page 23) 39. BATTERY EJECT 37. START/STOP 35. OFF : Select to ...
...31. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. DC Jack 31. LENS Cap 30. Hooks for shoulder strap 25. CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - External MIC (SCL860/L870 only) (see page 36) 38. AUDIO/VIDEO Out 32. Recharging Indicator 34. Cassette Compartment 27. LENS Cap 30. SNAP SHOT/D.... only, see page 52) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. 33. External MIC (SCL860/L870 only) 29. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 37. Battery Pack Compartment 38. Recharging Indicator (see page 65) 15 USB Jack (SCL870 only) (see page 23) 39. BATTERY EJECT 37. START/STOP 35. OFF : Select to ...
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) 1 You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on . e. OSD in CAMERA mode b a t r sq c Hi8 REC p W T 880 x 0:... CINEMA v TAPE! i. Program AE (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated g. Date (see page 19) (30 seconds or END). l VOLUME w 16 h. Self record recording timer. (SCL860/L870 only) (see page 46) Indicates the date of the recording. a. f. Manual Focus (see page 40) Indicates manual focus is not displayed.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) 1 You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on . e. OSD in CAMERA mode b a t r sq c Hi8 REC p W T 880 x 0:... CINEMA v TAPE! i. Program AE (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated g. Date (see page 19) (30 seconds or END). l VOLUME w 16 h. Self record recording timer. (SCL860/L870 only) (see page 46) Indicates the date of the recording. a. f. Manual Focus (see page 40) Indicates manual focus is not displayed.
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...Hi8 (see page 46) Indicates the time you have set. Snap Shot (see page 71) Monitors the moisture condensation. y. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 58) Indicates you are AUTO, INDOOR( ) and OUTDOOR( ). l. u. LIGHT Shows ...r. s. t. z. It is switched on the scene. Self diagnosis (see page 35) Indicates digital zoom is active. n. v. Remocon ( OFF) (SCL860/L870 only) Indicates the remocon off mode is activated. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. 17 The operation modes are ...
...Hi8 (see page 46) Indicates the time you have set. Snap Shot (see page 71) Monitors the moisture condensation. y. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 58) Indicates you are AUTO, INDOOR( ) and OUTDOOR( ). l. u. LIGHT Shows ...r. s. t. z. It is switched on the scene. Self diagnosis (see page 35) Indicates digital zoom is active. n. v. Remocon ( OFF) (SCL860/L870 only) Indicates the remocon off mode is activated. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. 17 The operation modes are ...
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...see page 21) 9. AC cord. (see page 21) 6. Shoulder strap. (see page 22) 3. Software CD (SCL870 only) 10. Instruction Book Video Camcorder 8mm COLOR LCD AD39-40200A 7. Instruction Book. 7. Remote Control SSTTOAPRT/ TIMSEERLF DISPLAY STILL RETZUERRNO CROESUENTTER WIDE TELE AD63-00202A ... USB Cable (SCL870 only) 11. Battery Pack. (see page 19) (SCL860/L870 only) 8. AC cord 3. USB AUDIO Cable AD46-00033B Optional Accessories 12. S-VIDEO cable AD39-00074A AC39-42001Z 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that ...
...see page 21) 9. AC cord. (see page 21) 6. Shoulder strap. (see page 22) 3. Software CD (SCL870 only) 10. Instruction Book Video Camcorder 8mm COLOR LCD AD39-40200A 7. Instruction Book. 7. Remote Control SSTTOAPRT/ TIMSEERLF DISPLAY STILL RETZUERRNO CROESUENTTER WIDE TELE AD63-00202A ... USB Cable (SCL870 only) 11. Battery Pack. (see page 19) (SCL860/L870 only) 8. AC cord 3. USB AUDIO Cable AD46-00033B Optional Accessories 12. S-VIDEO cable AD39-00074A AC39-42001Z 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that ...
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... 3 START/ COUNTER STOP DISPLAY RESET WIDE SELF TIMER ZERO STILL RETURN TELE 11 4 5 12 10 19 Start/Stop (see page 59) 12. You purchase the camcorder. - Self Timer Recording 1 The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you press the START/STOP button again. WAIT-10S/SELF-30S: wait 10...) 1 5. WIDE (see page 34) 2 6. Zero Return (see page 59) Remote Control Battery Installation 1 You must insert or replace this battery when: - Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL860/L870 only) Description of recording. -
... 3 START/ COUNTER STOP DISPLAY RESET WIDE SELF TIMER ZERO STILL RETURN TELE 11 4 5 12 10 19 Start/Stop (see page 59) 12. You purchase the camcorder. - Self Timer Recording 1 The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you press the START/STOP button again. WAIT-10S/SELF-30S: wait 10...) 1 5. WIDE (see page 34) 2 6. Zero Return (see page 59) Remote Control Battery Installation 1 You must insert or replace this battery when: - Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL860/L870 only) Description of recording. -
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... that were set . (DIS ( ) will be displayed on . s Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, DIS ( ) will be displayed as the camcorder starts to the EASY mode being switched on SCL860/L870 only) 3. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set prior to run. Set the...
... that were set . (DIS ( ) will be displayed on . s Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, DIS ( ) will be displayed as the camcorder starts to the EASY mode being switched on SCL860/L870 only) 3. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set prior to run. Set the...
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... Recording a small object close-up s Recording and walking at the same time s Recording through the window of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). 1 It provides more stable pictures when: s Recording in the DSE mode. 3. It is recommended you deactivate ...the handshake compensation function when using a tripod. 2. Advanced Recording ENGLISH DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only) 1 The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. 1 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for...
... Recording a small object close-up s Recording and walking at the same time s Recording through the window of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). 1 It provides more stable pictures when: s Recording in the DSE mode. 3. It is recommended you deactivate ...the handshake compensation function when using a tripod. 2. Advanced Recording ENGLISH DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only) 1 The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. 1 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for...
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Aim the Camera at the time displayed on the screen. After the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed, your camcorder will not operate in MENU mode. s SNAP SHOT function will be blurred. SNAP SHOT 3. s You can check the remaining time for 6 seconds, then ...again. Set the power switch to take single still pictures. - s At this time, be blurred. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Snap Shot (SCL860/L870 only) 1 With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, allowing you want to record and press the SNAP SHOT button. SNAP SHOT Notes: s If the...
Aim the Camera at the time displayed on the screen. After the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed, your camcorder will not operate in MENU mode. s SNAP SHOT function will be blurred. SNAP SHOT 3. s You can check the remaining time for 6 seconds, then ...again. Set the power switch to take single still pictures. - s At this time, be blurred. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Snap Shot (SCL860/L870 only) 1 With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, allowing you want to record and press the SNAP SHOT button. SNAP SHOT Notes: s If the...
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... sure that STOP is stopped. 59 s Set the COUNTER RESET to 0:00:00 automatically. 1. Press (FF) or (REW) buttons during playback. - REW FF Zero RETURN (SCL860/L870 only) 1 The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode. 1 You can Fast Forward or Rewind to "C.RESET 0:00:00" in MENU mode... at the start of the cassette or the required sequence. PLAY/STILL Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is displayed. Set the power switch to prevent tape and head-drum wear. Press the ZERO RETURN button. s FF or...
... sure that STOP is stopped. 59 s Set the COUNTER RESET to 0:00:00 automatically. 1. Press (FF) or (REW) buttons during playback. - REW FF Zero RETURN (SCL860/L870 only) 1 The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode. 1 You can Fast Forward or Rewind to "C.RESET 0:00:00" in MENU mode... at the start of the cassette or the required sequence. PLAY/STILL Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is displayed. Set the power switch to prevent tape and head-drum wear. Press the ZERO RETURN button. s FF or...