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Digital Video Camcorder SCD27/D29 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 ELECTRONICS
Digital Video Camcorder SCD27/D29 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 ELECTRONICS
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...LCD during PLAY ...34 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...34 Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ...35 Setting menu items ...35 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode 35 Availability of functions in each mode ...36 CLOCK SET ...37 REMOCON ...38 ... ...40 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...41 WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ...42 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ...43 Zooming In and Out ...43 Digital Zoom ...44 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...45 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...46 Selecting an effect ...47 REC MODE ...48 AUDIO MODE ...49 WIND CUT ......
...LCD during PLAY ...34 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...34 Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ...35 Setting menu items ...35 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode 35 Availability of functions in each mode ...36 CLOCK SET ...37 REMOCON ...38 ... ...40 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...41 WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ...42 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ...43 Zooming In and Out ...43 Digital Zoom ...44 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...45 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...46 Selecting an effect ...47 REC MODE ...48 AUDIO MODE ...49 WIND CUT ......
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ ...be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card...PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in a dark place. • Digital Still Camera function s Using Memory Stick™, you can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick™ to ...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ ...be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card...PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in a dark place. • Digital Still Camera function s Using Memory Stick™, you can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick™ to ...
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... Control 12.Memory Stick (SCD29 only) 1. S-VIDEO cable 6. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Instruction Book 7. AC Power Adapter 3. USB cable (AD39-00073A) 10. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Lithium battery...
... Control 12.Memory Stick (SCD29 only) 1. S-VIDEO cable 6. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Instruction Book 7. AC Power Adapter 3. USB cable (AD39-00073A) 10. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Lithium battery...
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... NITE PIX 14 13 SHUTTER P EXPOSURE 12 1 0 : 0 0 AM 32 J A N. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3 11 9 ZOOM 10 EXPOSURE 8 SHUTTER OSD in minutes) 18. Easy mode (see page 34) 25. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 59) 7. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 46) 4. Audio recording mode (see page 72) 17. Zero memory indicator (see page... (see page 76) 27. Operating mode 20. PHOTO mode 22. DV IN (DV data transfer mode) (see page 51) 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1.
... NITE PIX 14 13 SHUTTER P EXPOSURE 12 1 0 : 0 0 AM 32 J A N. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3 11 9 ZOOM 10 EXPOSURE 8 SHUTTER OSD in minutes) 18. Easy mode (see page 34) 25. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 59) 7. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 46) 4. Audio recording mode (see page 72) 17. Zero memory indicator (see page... (see page 76) 27. Operating mode 20. PHOTO mode 22. DV IN (DV data transfer mode) (see page 51) 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1.
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... CAMERA or PLAYER mode. Reference The plug and wall socket type may differ according to a wall socket. Connect the AC cord to your camcorder. - To select the CAMCORDER mode ✤ If you want to MEMORY position. ENGLISH 23 Connect the DC cable to your resident country. 3. To use this unit ...as a DSC (Digital Still Camera), set the mode switch to TAPE position. ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. The Battery Pack...
... CAMERA or PLAYER mode. Reference The plug and wall socket type may differ according to a wall socket. Connect the AC cord to your camcorder. - To select the CAMCORDER mode ✤ If you want to MEMORY position. ENGLISH 23 Connect the DC cable to your resident country. 3. To use this unit ...as a DSC (Digital Still Camera), set the mode switch to TAPE position. ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. The Battery Pack...
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..., reset the white balance. Turn the MENU DIAL to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode. 7. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu. 5. s Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to obtain good quality color of the object in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is generally ...setting the NITE PIX to CAMERA mode. 2. ENGLISH Advanced Recording q WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET WHT. Set the camcorder to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work. s INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
..., reset the white balance. Turn the MENU DIAL to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode. 7. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu. 5. s Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to obtain good quality color of the object in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is generally ...setting the NITE PIX to CAMERA mode. 2. ENGLISH Advanced Recording q WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET WHT. Set the camcorder to ON, the WHT.BALANCE function does not work. s INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
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... CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. Press the MENU button. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. Set the camcorder to CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. ZOOM OFF 100x 200x 400x 800x 44 Press the ENTER button to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, ...800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF. 6. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the...
... CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. Press the MENU button. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. Set the camcorder to CAMERA and press the ENTER button. 4. ZOOM OFF 100x 200x 400x 800x 44 Press the ENTER button to setup the 100x, 200x, 400x, ...800x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF. 6. ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the...
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... s The sub menu list will appear. 3. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. Set the camcorder to CAMERA and press the ENTER button. s The DIS menu is recommended that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the... walking at the same time s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. Advanced Recording ENGLISH q DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod. BALANCE D.ZOOM ...
... s The sub menu list will appear. 3. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT CAM MODE CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE WHT. Set the camcorder to CAMERA and press the ENTER button. s The DIS menu is recommended that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the... walking at the same time s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. Advanced Recording ENGLISH q DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that you deactivate the shake compensation function when using a tripod. BALANCE D.ZOOM ...
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... highlight A/V. 3. Select PB DSE from the sub-menu and press the ENTER button. 7. s Once you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to your PC from the camcorder's DV jack. 73 Playback ENGLISH PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables...
... highlight A/V. 3. Select PB DSE from the sub-menu and press the ENTER button. 7. s Once you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to your PC from the camcorder's DV jack. 73 Playback ENGLISH PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables...
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...DV port using the correct cable. !!! Notes s When you transmit data from the camcorder to be careful since there are transmitted in M.PLAY mode. This camcorder has a 4pin terminal. ✤ With a digital connection, video and audio signals are two types of the PC. s When you transmit... data from the camcorder to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. This...
...DV port using the correct cable. !!! Notes s When you transmit data from the camcorder to be careful since there are transmitted in M.PLAY mode. This camcorder has a 4pin terminal. ✤ With a digital connection, video and audio signals are two types of the PC. s When you transmit... data from the camcorder to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. This...
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... recommended computer environments mentioned above. 78 s Windows® is a trademark of their respective owners. s Operations are property of the Intel Corporation. ENGLISH USB interface q Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤... image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
... recommended computer environments mentioned above. 78 s Windows® is a trademark of their respective owners. s Operations are property of the Intel Corporation. ENGLISH USB interface q Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤... image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
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... is set to "D:drive", type "D:\setup.exe" and press Enter. 3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on cards via a USB connection. 1. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD... the POWER SWITCH, MODE SWITCH, ZOOM SWITCH and NITE PIX SWITCH are not operated. Also, Digital Zoom does not operate. 1. USB interface ENGLISH Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please ...
... is set to "D:drive", type "D:\setup.exe" and press Enter. 3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on cards via a USB connection. 1. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD... the POWER SWITCH, MODE SWITCH, ZOOM SWITCH and NITE PIX SWITCH are not operated. Also, Digital Zoom does not operate. 1. USB interface ENGLISH Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please ...
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...contents may be changed or lost as a result of the camcorder automatically. 3. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the Card. s After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in contact with the terminals ... 82 Pull out the Memory Stick. or "NO STORED MPEG4!" s Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to OFF. 2. s Please turn off before you set the camcorder to come in a soft case to OFF. 2. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick q Inserting the Memory...
...contents may be changed or lost as a result of the camcorder automatically. 3. Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot located beneath the camcorder, in the direction of the Card. s After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in contact with the terminals ... 82 Pull out the Memory Stick. or "NO STORED MPEG4!" s Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to OFF. 2. s Please turn off before you set the camcorder to come in a soft case to OFF. 2. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick q Inserting the Memory...
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... under 1.4 MB. ENGLISH DCIM 100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 .... 101SSDVC *MEM/P 000-0000 File number Folder number Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC). ✤ You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY position to CAMERA. s M.REC mode (Memory... RECORD mode) 1. Set the power switch to use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera. Set the mode switch to 999SSDVC and recorded on the card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are ...
... under 1.4 MB. ENGLISH DCIM 100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 .... 101SSDVC *MEM/P 000-0000 File number Folder number Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (DSC). ✤ You have to set the mode switch to MEMORY position to CAMERA. s M.REC mode (Memory... RECORD mode) 1. Set the power switch to use this camcorder as Digital Still Camera. Set the mode switch to 999SSDVC and recorded on the card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are ...
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s While the camcorder is recorded to the Memory Stick. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. s The still picture appears on the screen. s The still image is recording .... 2. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in 2 seconds. Set the mode switch to CAMERA. 3. s If you do not wish to a Memory Stick...
s While the camcorder is recorded to the Memory Stick. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. s The still picture appears on the screen. s The still image is recording .... 2. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in 2 seconds. Set the mode switch to CAMERA. 3. s If you do not wish to a Memory Stick...
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... for more than 2 seconds. 5. s If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to playback pause(STILL) mode. s While the camcorder is set to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO ...button again in 2 seconds. s The still image is recorded to TAPE. 2. Set the mode switch to the Memory Stick. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick....
... for more than 2 seconds. 5. s If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to playback pause(STILL) mode. s While the camcorder is set to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. Release the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO ...button again in 2 seconds. s The still image is recorded to TAPE. 2. Set the mode switch to the Memory Stick. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick....
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... A/V and press the ENTER button. Set the power switch to find still images and copying starts. 6. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press (STOP) button to stop copying. Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded...
... A/V and press the ENTER button. Set the power switch to find still images and copying starts. 6. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press (STOP) button to stop copying. Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded...
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... MENU DIAL to MEMORY. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to PLAYER. Set the power switch to highlight PRINT MARK, press the ENTER button. 7. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for the still image that you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, 999 files from the current file... are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can set to 1 or 0. Use the MENU DIAL to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and...
... MENU DIAL to MEMORY. 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to PLAYER. Set the power switch to highlight PRINT MARK, press the ENTER button. 7. ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for the still image that you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, 999 files from the current file... are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can set to 1 or 0. Use the MENU DIAL to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and...
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... menu will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered. 1. Press the ENTER button. 9. Digital Still Camera mode ENGLISH Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use only the "Memory Stick formatter" supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. Set the power switch to previous menu s YES : To start formatting...
... menu will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered. 1. Press the ENTER button. 9. Digital Still Camera mode ENGLISH Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use only the "Memory Stick formatter" supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. Set the power switch to previous menu s YES : To start formatting...