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... 19 Lithium Battery Installation...20 Connecting the Power Source ...21 s To use the AC Power Adapter ...21 s To use the Battery Pack ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 s Continuous Recording time table ...23 s Battery Level Display...24 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...25 Basic Recording Making your First Recording ...26 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...28 s Recording with Viewfinder ...28 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER...28 Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER 29 s Viewing a Still Picture...30 s Picture Search ...30 Advanced Recording Zooming In...
... 19 Lithium Battery Installation...20 Connecting the Power Source ...21 s To use the AC Power Adapter ...21 s To use the Battery Pack ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 s Continuous Recording time table ...23 s Battery Level Display...24 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...25 Basic Recording Making your First Recording ...26 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...28 s Recording with Viewfinder ...28 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER...28 Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER 29 s Viewing a Still Picture...30 s Picture Search ...30 Advanced Recording Zooming In...
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...) in CAMERA mode 40 Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ...42 Selecting and Recording a Title ...44 Fade In and Out ...46 White Balance ...47 Demonstration ...48 Lighting Techniques ...49 Playing back a Tape To watch with TV monitor...50 Various Functions in PLAYER mode...52 Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System 53 DSE in PLAYER mode...54 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder 54 s Cleaning the Viewfinder ...54 s Cleaning the Video Heads...
...) in CAMERA mode 40 Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ...42 Selecting and Recording a Title ...44 Fade In and Out ...46 White Balance ...47 Demonstration ...48 Lighting Techniques ...49 Playing back a Tape To watch with TV monitor...50 Various Functions in PLAYER mode...52 Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System 53 DSE in PLAYER mode...54 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder 54 s Cleaning the Viewfinder ...54 s Cleaning the Video Heads...
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...; The lithium battery maintains the clock function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for more than 5 minutes without operation, it . ✤ When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your camcorder turned off to CAMERA. ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the Lithium battery Warning: Keep the...
...; The lithium battery maintains the clock function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for more than 5 minutes without operation, it . ✤ When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your camcorder turned off to CAMERA. ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the Lithium battery Warning: Keep the...
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... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 12. If you are not likely to . 10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from the type of the lead-in installation such...
... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 12. If you are not likely to . 10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from the type of the lead-in installation such...
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... the power-supply cord or plug is in a risk of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are required, be fatal. 16. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following conditions: a. e. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER yourself. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are...
... the power-supply cord or plug is in a risk of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are required, be fatal. 16. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following conditions: a. e. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER yourself. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are...
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...) LIGHT works in PLAYER mode. (see page 61) 2. MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode. 10. EDIT (FF) 5. CUSTOM CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode. 9. Lens (see page 52) 3. EDIT (REW) 6. EVF (CVF for SCW62) 8. EASY EASY works in PLAYER mode. (see page 25) Use when ejecting the tape. 7. EASY 9. LENS 4. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Front View 3. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 27) REW works in CAMERA mode. 4. TAPE EJECT (see page 51) 13 DATE/TIME(STOP) DATE/TIME works...
...) LIGHT works in PLAYER mode. (see page 61) 2. MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode. 10. EDIT (FF) 5. CUSTOM CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode. 9. Lens (see page 52) 3. EDIT (REW) 6. EVF (CVF for SCW62) 8. EASY EASY works in PLAYER mode. (see page 25) Use when ejecting the tape. 7. EASY 9. LENS 4. Getting to Know Your Camcorder ENGLISH Front View 3. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 27) REW works in CAMERA mode. 4. TAPE EJECT (see page 51) 13 DATE/TIME(STOP) DATE/TIME works...
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... page 24) Indicates the power left in PLAYER mode g. p s Hi8 PLAY o 0:00:25 n DEW TAPE CINEMA b l i. Program AE (see page 32) Indicates zoom position. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can be operated even after the OSD is turned off by setting the Display menu on . Zoom position (see page 38) Indicates Program AE mode is displayed in CAMERA mode b. PB DSE Shows...
... page 24) Indicates the power left in PLAYER mode g. p s Hi8 PLAY o 0:00:25 n DEW TAPE CINEMA b l i. Program AE (see page 32) Indicates zoom position. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can be operated even after the OSD is turned off by setting the Display menu on . Zoom position (see page 38) Indicates Program AE mode is displayed in CAMERA mode b. PB DSE Shows...
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... that the image appears in the Viewfinder. 4-a CAMERA Note: If the adapter is open. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the power switch and push the switch to emit noise. Preparing Connecting the Power Source ✤ There are two ways to the CAMERA mode. Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. - To set the camcorder to connect power source. - Hold...
... that the image appears in the Viewfinder. 4-a CAMERA Note: If the adapter is open. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the power switch and push the switch to emit noise. Preparing Connecting the Power Source ✤ There are two ways to the CAMERA mode. Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. - To set the camcorder to connect power source. - Hold...
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...ENGLISH Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on usage. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should never be reduced if the battery pack is fully recharged. ✤ Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). 23 Actual recording time depends on model and battery type Model Battery Type SCW61... ✤ The continuous recording times given in temperatures above 104°F(40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged. ✤ The life and capacity of the battery pack will be charged in a room temperature ...
...ENGLISH Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on usage. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should never be reduced if the battery pack is fully recharged. ✤ Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). 23 Actual recording time depends on model and battery type Model Battery Type SCW61... ✤ The continuous recording times given in temperatures above 104°F(40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged. ✤ The life and capacity of the battery pack will be charged in a room temperature ...
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... battery level display indicates the amount of using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). The continuous recording time in these instructions. A charge mark is measured under the condition of power remaining in a cold environment. Fully charged 1 2. 10~45% consumed 3. 45~70% consumed 2 4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one indicates charged and which one ) 3 5. 90~95% consumed (change the battery) 4 6. 100% consumed 5 (camcorder will turn off...
... battery level display indicates the amount of using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). The continuous recording time in these instructions. A charge mark is measured under the condition of power remaining in a cold environment. Fully charged 1 2. 10~45% consumed 3. 45~70% consumed 2 4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one indicates charged and which one ) 3 5. 90~95% consumed (change the battery) 4 6. 100% consumed 5 (camcorder will turn off...
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... you keep pressing. ENGLISH STBY Y:YY:YY When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is designed to save battery power and to the original position automatically. Basic Recording b. Edit ✤ You can view a recorded picture with the EDIT , function in reverse for 3 seconds and return to protect the Head Drum and tapes. To use it again, push the red START/STOP button or set the power switch to OFF and...
... you keep pressing. ENGLISH STBY Y:YY:YY When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is designed to save battery power and to the original position automatically. Basic Recording b. Edit ✤ You can view a recorded picture with the EDIT , function in reverse for 3 seconds and return to protect the Head Drum and tapes. To use it again, push the red START/STOP button or set the power switch to OFF and...
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s The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode. Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCW61/W62) 1. Press D. ENGLISH W T 500 x 33 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. s The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen. ZOOM ON/OFF button. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. D.ZOOM Note: The D.ZOOM ON/OFF function will operate. 3.
s The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode. Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCW61/W62) 1. Press D. ENGLISH W T 500 x 33 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. s The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen. ZOOM ON/OFF button. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. D.ZOOM Note: The D.ZOOM ON/OFF function will operate. 3.
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... set the DATE/TIME. 2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the START/STOP button to be displayed. Press ENTER. q CLOCK SET q 12:00 AM SEP. 29, 2005 11. Press the DATE/TIME button. s The day to be turned off in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see page 20) s You cannot conceal the recorded date or time during playback. Recording the DATE/TIME 1. s The DATE/TIME function cannot be reset will blink...
... set the DATE/TIME. 2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the START/STOP button to be displayed. Press ENTER. q CLOCK SET q 12:00 AM SEP. 29, 2005 11. Press the DATE/TIME button. s The day to be turned off in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see page 20) s You cannot conceal the recorded date or time during playback. Recording the DATE/TIME 1. s The DATE/TIME function cannot be reset will blink...
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.../DOWN dial to record the title with your picture. Set power switch to choose between OFF, AUTO-10S and CONTINUE. 5. Press ENTER to CAMERA mode. s You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. At the same, the camcorder will appear on the title. Press MENU. 3. s MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in the language you turn on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and...
.../DOWN dial to record the title with your picture. Set power switch to choose between OFF, AUTO-10S and CONTINUE. 5. Press ENTER to CAMERA mode. s You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. At the same, the camcorder will appear on the title. Press MENU. 3. s MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in the language you turn on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and...
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... the WHITE BALANCE setting screen. Set the power switch to obtain good quality color of the image. - Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will not operate in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to CAMERA mode. 2. Press ENTER. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until WHT.BAL........AUTO is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - OUTDOOR STBY 0:00:01 Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will...
... the WHITE BALANCE setting screen. Set the power switch to obtain good quality color of the image. - Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will not operate in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to CAMERA mode. 2. Press ENTER. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until WHT.BAL........AUTO is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - OUTDOOR STBY 0:00:01 Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will...
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... the television. (Refer to your camcorder to LINE. s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) ✤ To view the cassette on the VCR to a TV through a VCR. s Set the input selector on the television screen, select the channel reserved for indoor use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (NTSC) (see page 56) Connecting to use . s To see with TV monitor...
... the television. (Refer to your camcorder to LINE. s The yellow plug: Video s The white plug: Audio(L) ✤ To view the cassette on the VCR to a TV through a VCR. s Set the input selector on the television screen, select the channel reserved for indoor use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (NTSC) (see page 56) Connecting to use . s To see with TV monitor...
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... screen may malfunction. 4. "PAL60" is a special output signal format with which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz. - Notes: 1. A PAL recorded tape can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the Vertical direction. 3. Set POWER switch to view a tape recorded by pressing the PLAY button. 6. Press MENU ON/OFF button to "PAL CONV.OFF" 5. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to end setting. If the signal recorded on the tape is being played back, the picture on this camcorder...
... screen may malfunction. 4. "PAL60" is a special output signal format with which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz. - Notes: 1. A PAL recorded tape can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the Vertical direction. 3. Set POWER switch to view a tape recorded by pressing the PLAY button. 6. Press MENU ON/OFF button to "PAL CONV.OFF" 5. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to end setting. If the signal recorded on the tape is being played back, the picture on this camcorder...
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Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. 4. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. b c 1. Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes, such as in a ventilated, dry and warm place. 3. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Maintenance ENGLISH Cleaning the Video Heads ✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. ✤ When the playback pictures are...
Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. 4. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. b c 1. Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes, such as in a ventilated, dry and warm place. 3. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Maintenance ENGLISH Cleaning the Video Heads ✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. ✤ When the playback pictures are...
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... table to troubleshoot the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: s The model and serial number marked on the cassette. (see page 57). 58 x The battery pack is fully used up . Start/Stop does not operate while recording The camcorder goes off automatically. The DATE/TIME indicator flashes more than 2 times when you set it to CAMERA. You cannot operate any problem using it...
... table to troubleshoot the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: s The model and serial number marked on the cassette. (see page 57). 58 x The battery pack is fully used up . Start/Stop does not operate while recording The camcorder goes off automatically. The DATE/TIME indicator flashes more than 2 times when you set it to CAMERA. You cannot operate any problem using it...
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...*4.09*6.85 (inches) 650 g (1.48 lbs) ENGLISH 61 System Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length: f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min. Illumination Connectors Video out Audio out General Power requirements Power consumption Built-in mic Operating temperature Dimension (W*H*D) Weight SCW61/W62 Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard Hi8 or 8mm SP: 14...
...*4.09*6.85 (inches) 650 g (1.48 lbs) ENGLISH 61 System Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length: f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min. Illumination Connectors Video out Audio out General Power requirements Power consumption Built-in mic Operating temperature Dimension (W*H*D) Weight SCW61/W62 Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIA standard Hi8 or 8mm SP: 14...