Samsung SC-W71-XAA Manuale Utente

Video Camcorder8mmSCW71/W73Owner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future r

Notices and Safety InstructionsENGLISH14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER during alightning storm or when it is left unattended and u

Notices and Safety InstructionsENGLISHNOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’sattention to Article

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFeaturesENGLISHYour camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.BLC BLC: Back Light Compensation.When you

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront ViewENGLISH1. Lens (see page 62)2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see page 27)REW wor

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder11. BATTERY EJECT12. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42)MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.13. ENTER (MF) (see pa

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear ViewENGLISH23. ZOOM (see page 32)24. Cassette Compartment25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 19)26. AUDIO/VIDEO

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISH✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.✤ The TITLE, DATE/TIME,

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISHj. Time (see page 42)Indicates the time you are recording.k. Title (see page 44)Indicates

Getting to Know Your CamcorderAccessories Supplied with the CamcorderENGLISHMake sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camc

ENGLISHPreparingAdjusting the Hand and Shoulder StrapsHand Strap✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.✤ The hand strap

ENGLISH2ContentsNotices and Safety InstructionsFeatures ...

ENGLISHPreparing✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack orAC power adapt

ENGLISHPreparingConnecting the Power Source✤ There are two ways to connect power source.- Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording.- Usi

ENGLISHPreparingTo use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for recording?✤ Depends on how often zoom lens is used in recording. Prepare as

23ENGLISHPreparingUsing the Battery Pack✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage.No

24ENGLISHPreparingBattery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.1. Fully charged2. 10~

25ENGLISHPreparingInserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ There are several cassette types, depending on:- Color system used - Recording/Playback time- Hi8

26ENGLISHBasic Recording Making your First RecordingPlease make these preparations before recording. Did you connect a power source?(Battery Pack or

27ENGLISHBasic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP buttonagain. When Recording stops, STANDBY should be displayedon the Viewfinde

28ENGLISHBasic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable record

29ENGLISHBasic Recording Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder.✤ Make sure that the battery pac

3ENGLISHContents (continued)Specifications...6

30ENGLISHBasic Recording Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again.

31ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Zooming In and Out✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the

32ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Digital Zoom✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally.✤ The picture quality d

33ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. The DIGITAL ZOOM i

Advanced Recording 34ENGLISHEASY Mode (for Beginners)✤ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. The EASY mode only operates i

Advanced Recording 35ENGLISHCUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings✤ You can customize the settings and save them for future use. The

✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concent

37ENGLISHAdvanced Recording BLCBLC works in the CAMERA mode.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject is plac

38ENGLISHAdvanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to

39ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the (

Notices and Safety InstructionsTaking care of the battery pack4ENGLISH✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.(

40ENGLISHAdvanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by

ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the DSE button, SEPIA will be displaye

42ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ You can r

43ENGLISHAdvanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink.8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month.9. Press ENTER. The

44ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Selecting and Recording a Title✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The TITLE feature a

45ENGLISHAdvanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select from ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/R

46ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Fade In and Out✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your films a professional look by using specia

47ENGLISHAdvanced Recording White Balance✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condit

48ENGLISHAdvanced Recording ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them

49ENGLISH1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22)2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. The MENU list will appear.3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial

ENGLISH5Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding electronic viewfinder1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinderis pointing towards

50ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Lighting Techniques1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 25)2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of

51ENGLISHPlaying back a Tape✤ To view a tape that you have recorded.✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. To see with TV monitor: recommende

52ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeNotes: SCW71/W73 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to input “L” of y

53ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeVarious Functions in PLAYER modeTo view a STILL picture (Playback pause)- Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback.- To

54ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeMulti Playback (using the PAL60 System)✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” fo

55ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeDSE in PLAYER mode✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode,e

56ENGLISHMaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.✤ When the playback pictures are

57ENGLISHUsing Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system.✤ Before using your c

58ENGLISHTroubleshootingTroubleshooting✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and ex

59ENGLISHTroubleshooting Checking✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.✤ If these in

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding the battery pack6ENGLISH✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.✤ To p

60ENGLISHTroubleshooting SymptomA vertical strip appears whenyou record a bright subjectagainst a dark background(candle flame, for example)The image

61ENGLISHTroubleshooting Moisture Condensation✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside

62ENGLISHSpecifications✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.System SCW71/W73Recording system Video: 2 rotary head

63ENGLISHIndex- A -ABROAD...57AC POWER ADAPTER...

64ENGLISHIndex- O -OPERATION MODE...17OSD...

65ENGLISHWarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material andworkmans

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Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding the hand strapENGLISH✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically

Notices and Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsENGLISH8CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEAB

Notices and Safety InstructionsENGLISH9. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of th