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Video Camcorder
8mm
SCW71/W73
SCW71/W73
Hi
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
ELECTRONICS
future reference.
US
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ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features .............................................................................................................................................................................12 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View...................................................................................................................13, 14, 15 OSD (On Screen Display) .........................................
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ENGLISH Contents (continued) MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ...................................................................................................................................36 BLC.....................................................................................................................................................................................37 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ......................................................................................
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Notices regarding the LENS Do not let the LENS point toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD. (*CCD: Ch
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder 1 2 3 is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. Notices regarding moisture condensation 1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge. Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place. Dropping the bat
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. (see page 19) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. Note: Do not carry the camcorder by the handstrap only. Notices regarding video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures, if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important INSIDE, REFER SE
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. grounded to provide some protection against voltage These openings must not be blocked or covered. surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the Never
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and servicing to qualified service personnel under the disconnect the antenna or cable system. following conditions: This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and power-line surges.
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or m
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. BLC BLC: Back Light Compensation. When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BLC function. (see page 37) DSE (Digital Special Effects) The DSE enables you to give a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 40) Program AE (Auto Exposure) The Program AE enables you to adapt the shutter
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 3. PLAY/STILL 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 7. EVF (CVF for SCW73) 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LENS 8. MIC 9. CUSTOM 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 62) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 25) Use when ejecting the tape. 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) (see page 27) (Color Viewfinder for SCW73) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 53) 8. MIC 3. PLAY/STILL MIC works in CAMERA mode. PL
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 11. BATTERY EJECT 15. P.AE 12. MENU ON/OFF 17. BLC 18. FADE 13. ENTER (MF) 14. UP/DOWN Dial 16. DSE 19. DC Jack 20. Recharging Indicator 21. S-VIDEO out 22. Lithium Battery 11. BATTERY EJECT 16. DSE (see page 40) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 12. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and 17. BLC (see page 37) PLAYER mode. BLC works in CAMERA mode. 13. ENTER (MF) (see page 42) 18. FADE ENTER works in MENU mode. FADE works i
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 23. ZOOM 32. D.ZOOM 24. Cassette 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap Compartment 26. AUDIO/VIDEO out 30. START/STOP 31. Battery pack compartment 28. Hand Strap 27. LENS cap 29. POWER Switch 23. ZOOM (see page 32) 29. POWER Switch (see page 22) - CAMERA : Select to record. - OFF : Select to turn off the camcorder. 24. Cassette Compartment - PLAYER : Select to play back. 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 19) 30. START/STOP (see page 26) START/STOP wor
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) D You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. D The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. D The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 32) OSD in CAMERA mode Indicates zoom position. b. PB DSE (see page 55) p a q h Shows that the PB DSE mode is active. o c Hi8 REC c. Battery level (see page 24) n W T 880 x 0:0
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 42) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene. l. Self diagnosis (see page 58) Displays different diagnostic indicators concerning the camcorder's operation. m. DSE (Digital Special Effects) (see page 40) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are SEPIA, B&W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9(WIDE) and CINEM
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. AC Power Adapter 2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 21) 2. AC cord. (see page 21) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 22) 4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 51) AD44-00038A AD39-00028A AD43-00065A 5. Shoulder strap. (see page 20) 6. Instruction Book. 6. Instruction Book 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Shoulder Stra
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ENGLISH Preparing Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps Hand Strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. The hand strap enables you to: - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand. 1. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap, adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover. 2. Close the Hand Strap cover back up again. Shoulder
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ENGLISH Preparing Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery wi
