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START/
STOP PHOTO DISPLAY
SELF ZERO DATE/
TIMER MEMORY TIME
PHOTO
SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2
F.ADV
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Digital Video Camcorder
SCD103/D105
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.
ELECTRONICS
US PATENT 4415844
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 100 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE This symbol is intended to alert the user
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNAGROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam
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00743R SCD103 SEA-SAFETY 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter protection against harmful interfer
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features ............................................................................................................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Use of various Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Setting menu items .....................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Playback .............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Tape Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Playback on the LCD .....
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card .................................................................................................................................................
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 Open the LCD screen with your finger. LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4 4. Recording when
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm loc
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary batt
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. When t
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC,
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack (AA-E8 TYPE) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord AD43-00128A AD44-00090A AD39-00076A 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY Q button 2. Lens 7. TFT LCD monitor 3. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light (SCD105 only) 4. Video Light 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Lens 6. EASY Q button 3. Remote sensor (see page 59) (SCD105 only) 7. TFT LCD monitor 4. Video Light 8. IR(Infrared) Light 13 13
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH FADE BLC REV FWD S.SHOW MULTI DISP. 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO 7. MENU button 3. DISPLAY 4. V. LIGHT 8. MENU dial (VOL/MF) 5. Mode switch 9. ENTER button 6. Speaker 10. DC jack 1. Function buttons 2. PB ZOOM/MACRO PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY 3. DISPLAY - EASY - 4. V. LIGHT : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV 5. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD 6. Speaker : (PL
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 6. NITE PIX switch 2. Focus adjustment knob 7. Slow shutter 3. PHOTO button 8. USB jack 9. DV jack 10. Audio/Video jack 4. START/STOP button 11. S-VIDEO jack 12. Jack Cover 5. Power switch 13. External MIC in 14. Hook for handstrap 15. LITHIUM Battery Holder 1. Zoom lever 8. USB jack 2. Focus adjustment knob 9. DV jack 3. PHOTO button 10. Audio/Video jack (see page 65) 11. S-
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00743R SCD103 SEA (01~27) 5/31/04 8:57 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT Memory Card slot SCD103 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap Memory Stick 3. Memory Card slot 4. Battery Release SCD105 5. Tripod receptacle Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 6. TAPE EJECT SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARD) 16 16
