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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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......15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control ...17 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ...18 OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) ...19 Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ...19 Preparation 20 How to use the Remote Control ...20 Battery Installation for...Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ...25 Battery level display ...26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...27 BASIC Recording 28 Making your First Recording ...28 Record Search (REC SEARCH) ...29 Hints for ...
......15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control ...17 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ...18 OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) ...19 Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ...19 Preparation 20 How to use the Remote Control ...20 Battery Installation for...Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ...25 Battery level display ...26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...27 BASIC Recording 28 Making your First Recording ...28 Record Search (REC SEARCH) ...29 Hints for ...
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... Stabilizer) ...45 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...46 Selecting an effect ...47 REC MODE ...48 AUDIO MODE ...49 WIND CUT ...50 DATE/TIME ...51 TV DISPLAY ...52 Using Quick Menu ...53 Setting the Quick menu ...54 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ...55 SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ...56 EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...57...
... Stabilizer) ...45 DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ...46 Selecting an effect ...47 REC MODE ...48 AUDIO MODE ...49 WIND CUT ...50 DATE/TIME ...51 TV DISPLAY ...52 Using Quick Menu ...53 Setting the Quick menu ...54 SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ...55 SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ...56 EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...57...
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... the Camcorder ...97 Cleaning the Video Heads ...97 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...98 Power sources ...98 Color system ...98 Troubleshooting 99 Troubleshooting ...99 Self Diagnosis Display ...99 Moisture Condensation ...99 Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ...100 Specifications 102 INDEX 103 Warranty 104 5
... the Camcorder ...97 Cleaning the Video Heads ...97 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...98 Power sources ...98 Color system ...98 Troubleshooting 99 Troubleshooting ...99 Self Diagnosis Display ...99 Moisture Condensation ...99 Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ...100 Specifications 102 INDEX 103 Warranty 104 5
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... heads. 8 The batteries have to charge it will automatically turn itself off when you need to be dirty. Make sure that the battery pack is displayed, the video heads may be dealt with a dry type cleaning cassette. - If your camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for more than the...
... heads. 8 The batteries have to charge it will automatically turn itself off when you need to be dirty. Make sure that the battery pack is displayed, the video heads may be dealt with a dry type cleaning cassette. - If your camcorder is in STBY mode without being operated for more than the...
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...the camcorder from the viewfinder. 3. Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that appear on the LCD display. Over-rotating of the viewfinder. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder may be tiny dots (red, blue or green ...in any way. 2. Be careful when placing the camcorder under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to sunlight. 2. The LCD display has been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3. However, there may damage it . 9 Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at ...
...the camcorder from the viewfinder. 3. Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that appear on the LCD display. Over-rotating of the viewfinder. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder may be tiny dots (red, blue or green ...in any way. 2. Be careful when placing the camcorder under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to sunlight. 2. The LCD display has been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3. However, there may damage it . 9 Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at ...
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... are supplied with your digital video camera. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 8. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Memory Stick (1109-001221) X2 DISPLAY TIDAMTEE/ SLOW MEZMEORROY PHOTO A.DUB SSTTAOPRT/ TISMEELRF SEPAHROCTHO F.ADV 12 AC Power Adapter 3. Instruction Book 7. AC Power Adapter (AD43-00070A) (AD44-00065A) 3. Remote Control (AD59...
... are supplied with your digital video camera. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 8. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Memory Stick (1109-001221) X2 DISPLAY TIDAMTEE/ SLOW MEZMEORROY PHOTO A.DUB SSTTAOPRT/ TISMEELRF SEPAHROCTHO F.ADV 12 AC Power Adapter 3. Instruction Book 7. AC Power Adapter (AD43-00070A) (AD44-00065A) 3. Remote Control (AD59...
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... buttons 4. Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 5. ENTER button 10. DV jack 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. DC jack 11. V. light 6. Display 1. REV FWD SLIDE SHOW - 14 2. DC jack 11. MENU/VOL/MF dial 9 ENTER button 10. Function buttons PLAYER - : (REW) : (FF) : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) CAMERA EASY... - V. Speaker EASY.Q 4. EASY.Q 7. MENU button 8. MENU/VOL/MF dial 9. MENU button 8. Mode switch 5. PB zoom 3. light 6. REC SEARCH + FADE BLC M.PLAY MULTI. DV jack 12. Display 7.
... buttons 4. Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 5. ENTER button 10. DV jack 12. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. DC jack 11. V. light 6. Display 1. REV FWD SLIDE SHOW - 14 2. DC jack 11. MENU/VOL/MF dial 9 ENTER button 10. Function buttons PLAYER - : (REW) : (FF) : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) CAMERA EASY... - V. Speaker EASY.Q 4. EASY.Q 7. MENU button 8. MENU/VOL/MF dial 9. MENU button 8. Mode switch 5. PB zoom 3. light 6. REC SEARCH + FADE BLC M.PLAY MULTI. DV jack 12. Display 7.
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... 16. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. Zoom 18. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 71) 17. F. DATE/TIME 16. PHOTO SEARCH 6. DISPLAY 17. Direction ( , ) 11. ADV (see page 71) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. PHOTO 2. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. START/STOP...
... 16. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. Zoom 18. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 71) 17. F. DATE/TIME 16. PHOTO SEARCH 6. DISPLAY 17. Direction ( , ) 11. ADV (see page 71) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. PHOTO 2. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. START/STOP...
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.... Zoom position (see page 26) 2. Program AE (see page 7) 28. REMOCON 14. DEW (see page 40) 5. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. USB 13. Zero memory indicator (see page 50) 15. WIND CUT (see page 72) 17. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 65...
.... Zoom position (see page 26) 2. Program AE (see page 7) 28. REMOCON 14. DEW (see page 40) 5. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. USB 13. Zero memory indicator (see page 50) 15. WIND CUT (see page 72) 17. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 65...
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... page 82) B. Current still image/Total number of the button toggles the OSD function on /off . - When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is switched ON or OFF. - A 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM J A N. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3 19 SLIDE SHOW I 1 2 : 0 0 A M J A N . 1 ...still images. q Turning the DATE/TIME on and off - You may also use the Quick Menu to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Getting to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 53) (only in CAMERA / M.REC ...
... page 82) B. Current still image/Total number of the button toggles the OSD function on /off . - When you press any Function button, the function is displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is switched ON or OFF. - A 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM J A N. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3 19 SLIDE SHOW I 1 2 : 0 0 A M J A N . 1 ...still images. q Turning the DATE/TIME on and off - You may also use the Quick Menu to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Getting to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 53) (only in CAMERA / M.REC ...
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... insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - You purchase the camcorder. - Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in 10 seconds. 1. START/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY SELF ZERO DATE/ TIMER MEMORY TIME PHOTO SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2 Self F.ADV Timer 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Self...
... insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - You purchase the camcorder. - Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in 10 seconds. 1. START/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY SELF ZERO DATE/ TIMER MEMORY TIME PHOTO SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2 Self F.ADV Timer 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Self...
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... (red and grey)-you remember whether it has been charged or not. The continuous recording times in these instructions. ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in a cold environment. As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder...
... (red and grey)-you remember whether it has been charged or not. The continuous recording times in these instructions. ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in a cold environment. As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder...
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... indicates that STBY is open, STOP 4 3 and PROTECTION! To start recording, press the START/STOP button. s REC is displayed in the LCD. s If the protection tab of the cassette is displayed. s STBY is displayed in the LCD. 28 Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap. 3. To stop recording, press... appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. s Open the LCD monitor. Make sure that there is enough remaining power for your First Recording 1. will be displayed.
... indicates that STBY is open, STOP 4 3 and PROTECTION! To start recording, press the START/STOP button. s REC is displayed in the LCD. s If the protection tab of the cassette is displayed. s STBY is displayed in the LCD. 28 Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap. 3. To stop recording, press... appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. s Open the LCD monitor. Make sure that there is enough remaining power for your First Recording 1. will be displayed.
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...VIEWER is highlighted and then press the ENTER button. 5. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY 7. NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST 1 8 ] COLOR ADJUST 1 8 ] 31 Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches ... SELECT s BRIGHT ADJUST s COLOR ADJUST 1. Basic Recording ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 3.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; Press the MENU ...
...VIEWER is highlighted and then press the ENTER button. 5. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY 7. NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST 1 8 ] COLOR ADJUST 1 8 ] 31 Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches ... SELECT s BRIGHT ADJUST s COLOR ADJUST 1. Basic Recording ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 3.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; Press the MENU ...
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... sound from the speaker. s When you use the LCD screen for playback, you hear sounds once the tape is in the PLAYER mode. - s A volume level display will not hear sound from the built-in Speaker. - Press (PLAY/STILL) to play , use the MENU DIAL to the A/V jack, you will appear on...
... sound from the speaker. s When you use the LCD screen for playback, you hear sounds once the tape is in the PLAYER mode. - s A volume level display will not hear sound from the built-in Speaker. - Press (PLAY/STILL) to play , use the MENU DIAL to the A/V jack, you will appear on...
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PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY CAMERA ✔ ✔ ✔ Available mode PLAYER Memory REC. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Memory PLAY ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ... SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT MEMORY M. BALANCE D. The MENU OSD is displayed. Advanced Recording Use of various Functions q Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE DEMO CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT.
PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO DELETE FORMAT VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY CAMERA ✔ ✔ ✔ Available mode PLAYER Memory REC. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Memory PLAY ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ... SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE AV IN/OUT MEMORY M. BALANCE D. The MENU OSD is displayed. Advanced Recording Use of various Functions q Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE DEMO CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT.
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... cannot be changed, an error message will be backed up) Notes s When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X , that item cannot be displayed. 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording q Availability of functions in each mode Requested Operating Mode Mode DIS DIS Digital functions D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O D.ZOOM O O PHOTO ✕ ✕...
... cannot be changed, an error message will be backed up) Notes s When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X , that item cannot be displayed. 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording q Availability of functions in each mode Requested Operating Mode Mode DIS DIS Digital functions D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O O D.ZOOM O O PHOTO ✕ ✕...
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... select the sub-menu. 5. Press the ENTER button to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Press the MENU button. Turn the MENU DIAL to display - s You can use the DATE/TIME function, you can choose to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. s The DATE/TIME will appear. 2. If the tape was recorded ... the DATE/TIME in the middle of the and press the ENTER button. 6. Notes s The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button. TIME only - s Before you must set the Clock. OFF only - To exit, press the MENU button. ENGLISH CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER...
... select the sub-menu. 5. Press the ENTER button to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 3. Press the MENU button. Turn the MENU DIAL to display - s You can use the DATE/TIME function, you can choose to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. s The DATE/TIME will appear. 2. If the tape was recorded ... the DATE/TIME in the middle of the and press the ENTER button. 6. Notes s The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button. TIME only - s Before you must set the Clock. OFF only - To exit, press the MENU button. ENGLISH CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER...
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... located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD (On Screen Display). s The menu list will appear. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Set the camcorder to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 4. s OFF: The OSD ..., press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY 52 Select the TV DISPLAY mode in the LCD screen only. Turn the MENU DIAL to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode. 2. s The...
... located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD (On Screen Display). s The menu list will appear. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Set the camcorder to highlight VIEWER and press the ENTER button. 4. s OFF: The OSD ..., press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY CAM MODE VIEWER SET LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY 52 Select the TV DISPLAY mode in the LCD screen only. Turn the MENU DIAL to CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY mode. 2. s The...