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US PATENT 4415844 ENGLISH SSTTAORPT/ PHOTO DISPLAY TSIMEELRF MEZMEORORY DTIAMTEE/ SPEHAORTCOH A.DUB SLOW X2 F.ADV ELECTRONICS Digital Video Camcorder SCD33/D34/D39 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device 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 SSTTAORPT/ PHOTO DISPLAY TSIMEELRF MEZMEORORY DTIAMTEE/ SPEHAORTCOH A.DUB SLOW X2 F.ADV ELECTRONICS Digital Video Camcorder SCD33/D34/D39 AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...that may be followed. 5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to. 4. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this CAMCORDER near a swimming pool or lake. 8. A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of important operating ... RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be moved with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by RETAC) 6. READ INSTRUCTIONS: ...
...that may be followed. 5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to. 4. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this CAMCORDER near a swimming pool or lake. 8. A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of important operating ... RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be moved with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by RETAC) 6. READ INSTRUCTIONS: ...
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... VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is intended to the operating instructions. 11. This CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other similar surface: on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources,...grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable...
... VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is intended to the operating instructions. 11. This CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other similar surface: on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources,...grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable...
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... be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that the CAMCORDER is in a risk of other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall ...outlets and extension cords as this CAMCORDER from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by ...
... be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that the CAMCORDER is in a risk of other electric light or power circuits where it checked by the operating instructions. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall ...outlets and extension cords as this CAMCORDER from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by ...
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ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 Features ...11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...12 Front & Left View ...13 Left side View ...14 Right & Top View ...15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control ...17 OSD (On Screen Display in ... Strap ...22 Hand strap ...22 Shoulder strap...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode ...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and...
ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 Features ...11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...12 Front & Left View ...13 Left side View ...14 Right & Top View ...15 Rear & Bottom View ...16 Remote control ...17 OSD (On Screen Display in ... Strap ...22 Hand strap ...22 Shoulder strap...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ...23 To select the CAMCORDER mode ...23 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...24 Table of continuous recording time based on model and...
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... Image Recording ...65 3 Contents ENGLISH Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...34 Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ...35 Setting menu items ...35 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode...35 Availability of functions in each mode ...36 CLOCK SET ...37 WL.
... Image Recording ...65 3 Contents ENGLISH Controlling Sound from the Speaker ...34 Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ...35 Setting menu items ...35 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode...35 Availability of functions in each mode ...36 CLOCK SET ...37 WL.
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Contents ENGLISH Image Format ...84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ...84 Selecting the image quality ...85 Select the image quality ...85 Number of images on the Memory Stick ...85 Recording Still images to a...RECORDING ...95 Selecting the moving picture sizes ...97 MPEG Playback ...98 Maintenance 99 After finishing a recording ...99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...100 Cleaning the Video Heads ...100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...101 Power sources ...101 Color system ...101 Troubleshooting 102 Troubleshooting ...102 Self Diagnosis Display ...102 Moisture Condensation ...102 Self ...
Contents ENGLISH Image Format ...84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ...84 Selecting the image quality ...85 Select the image quality ...85 Number of images on the Memory Stick ...85 Recording Still images to a...RECORDING ...95 Selecting the moving picture sizes ...97 MPEG Playback ...98 Maintenance 99 After finishing a recording ...99 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder...100 Cleaning the Video Heads ...100 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...101 Power sources ...101 Color system ...101 Troubleshooting 102 Troubleshooting ...102 Self Diagnosis Display ...102 Moisture Condensation ...102 Self ...
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Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 s A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob 6 Recording with the LCD screen closed . 1 2. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4. LCD screen closed . 5 LCD open knob. 3. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1.
Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 s A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob 6 Recording with the LCD screen closed . 1 2. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4. LCD screen closed . 5 LCD open knob. 3. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1.
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... warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed. Do not let the camcorder get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to inside the camcorder. When you move the camcorder from rain, sea water, and any other program materials may be repaired. 7 Notes regarding ... least two hours in the sun or exposed to form inside during the summer.) 2. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get wet. ENGLISH Notes regarding CAMCORDER 1. Keep the camcorder away from a cool location to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). Notes and Safety...
... warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed. Do not let the camcorder get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to inside the camcorder. When you move the camcorder from rain, sea water, and any other program materials may be repaired. 7 Notes regarding ... least two hours in the sun or exposed to form inside during the summer.) 2. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get wet. ENGLISH Notes regarding CAMCORDER 1. Keep the camcorder away from a cool location to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). Notes and Safety...
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Make sure that the battery pack is not charged. The batteries have to charge it completely. - If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it . - Before using the battery pack, you are not operating it is a good idea to use a wet-type cleaning cassette. ... LCD when making a long recordings, because the LCD uses up more battery power. * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your camcorder turned off to record. - Notes regarding the battery pack - It may damage it will automatically turn itself off when you need to be dirty. Make...
Make sure that the battery pack is not charged. The batteries have to charge it completely. - If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it . - Before using the battery pack, you are not operating it is a good idea to use a wet-type cleaning cassette. ... LCD when making a long recordings, because the LCD uses up more battery power. * When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your camcorder turned off to record. - Notes regarding the battery pack - It may damage it will automatically turn itself off when you need to be dirty. Make...
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...been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3. Notes regarding the LENS - Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the hand strap - Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder. 3. However, there may damage it . 9 These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in color) ... To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the viewfinder is properly adjusted. - When you could damage it . Do not position the camcorder such that the hand strap is pointing towards the sun. ENGLISH Notes regarding 'Record' or 'Playback' using the LCD 1. If this occurs, ...
...been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3. Notes regarding the LENS - Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the hand strap - Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder. 3. However, there may damage it . 9 These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in color) ... To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the viewfinder is properly adjusted. - When you could damage it . Do not position the camcorder such that the hand strap is pointing towards the sun. ENGLISH Notes regarding 'Record' or 'Playback' using the LCD 1. If this occurs, ...
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... lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is incorrectly replaced. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of children. Danger of explosion if battery is removed. 2. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the...
... lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is incorrectly replaced. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of children. Danger of explosion if battery is removed. 2. ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the...
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, ...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, ...
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...) 10. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA) (AD43-10130H) 9. Instruction Book 6. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 8. AC cord (AD39-00076A) 6. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Lithium Ion Battery pack...
...) 10. Lithium batteries (2EA) (CR2025, 2 EA) (AD43-10130H) 9. Instruction Book 6. Remote Control (AD59-00085A) 8. AC cord (AD39-00076A) 6. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Lithium Ion Battery pack...
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Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) : (REW) : (FF) FADE (see page 62) BLC (see page 89) 3. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 61) REC SEARCH - EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. DISPLAY 5. Mode Switch (see page 88) 2. REC SEARCH + M.PLAY SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) REV (see page 88) FWD (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. DISPLAY (see page 75) 4. Speaker 6. Function buttons 5. PB ZOOM (see page 19) 1. Speaker 6. PB ZOOM 4.
Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA : (PLAY/STILL) : (STOP) : (REW) : (FF) FADE (see page 62) BLC (see page 89) 3. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 61) REC SEARCH - EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. DISPLAY 5. Mode Switch (see page 88) 2. REC SEARCH + M.PLAY SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) REV (see page 88) FWD (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. DISPLAY (see page 75) 4. Speaker 6. Function buttons 5. PB ZOOM (see page 19) 1. Speaker 6. PB ZOOM 4.
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... 77) 14. MENU Button 6. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 58) 9. Slow Shutter Button (see page 32) 5. Hook for hand strap 12. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 35) 6. PHOTO Button 3. MENU Button (see page 21) ENGLISH 8.
... 77) 14. MENU Button 6. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 58) 9. Slow Shutter Button (see page 32) 5. Hook for hand strap 12. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Lithium Battery Cover (see page 35) 6. PHOTO Button 3. MENU Button (see page 21) ENGLISH 8.
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CAM indicator 4. DC Jack (see page 28) 7. Hook for shoulder strap 3. PLAYER indicator 5. Power Switch 9. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. CAM indicator 4. START/STOP button 6. Battery Release 7. Charging indicator 8. MENU Button 3. DC Jack 10. Tripod receptacle 1. Memory Stick Slot 10.Tripod receptacle 11.Battery Release 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Memory Stick Slot 11. MENU Button 2. Hook for shoulder strap 1. Power Switch (see page 23) 9. Charging indicator 8.
CAM indicator 4. DC Jack (see page 28) 7. Hook for shoulder strap 3. PLAYER indicator 5. Power Switch 9. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. CAM indicator 4. START/STOP button 6. Battery Release 7. Charging indicator 8. MENU Button 3. DC Jack 10. Tripod receptacle 1. Memory Stick Slot 10.Tripod receptacle 11.Battery Release 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Memory Stick Slot 11. MENU Button 2. Hook for shoulder strap 1. Power Switch (see page 23) 9. Charging indicator 8.
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... 6. ADV 10. Zoom 18. DISPLAY 17. F. Display 17 DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. DATE/TIME 16. PHOTO 2. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Direction 1. Zoom 16. X2 15. F. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. ADV...
... 6. ADV 10. Zoom 18. DISPLAY 17. F. Display 17 DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. DATE/TIME 16. PHOTO 2. Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. PHOTO SEARCH 6. Direction 1. Zoom 16. X2 15. F. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. ADV...
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... PLAYER mode 21 20 19 25 SOUND [ 2 ] M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 30 PB ZOOM 1.2x 5 5 min 27 29 MIRROR . . . Manual focus (see page 26) 2. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. Battery level (see page 60) 8. White Balance mode (see page 61) 7. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 44...
... PLAYER mode 21 20 19 25 SOUND [ 2 ] M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 30 PB ZOOM 1.2x 5 5 min 27 29 MIRROR . . . Manual focus (see page 26) 2. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in minutes) 18. Battery level (see page 60) 8. White Balance mode (see page 61) 7. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 44...
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... press of recordable still images. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. OSD in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Quality F. You may also use the Quick Menu to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH OSD (On Screen Display in M.PLAY mode HF SLIDE G 0 0 1 2 2 / 2 4 0 MEMORY STICK ! Print Mark (see page 91) H. Image counter - When you press any Function button...
... press of recordable still images. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. OSD in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Quality F. You may also use the Quick Menu to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH OSD (On Screen Display in M.PLAY mode HF SLIDE G 0 0 1 2 2 / 2 4 0 MEMORY STICK ! Print Mark (see page 91) H. Image counter - When you press any Function button...