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START/
WIDE
STOP PHOTO DISPLAY
SELF ZERO
TIMER MEMORY A.DUB
TELE
STILL
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
SCD67/D70
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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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous CAUTION voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 to the presence of important operating and PARTS IN
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: 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 from CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static Never place your CAMCORDER on
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug qualified service personnel under the following conditions: it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. This will prevent damage to th
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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 Contents ...........................................................................................................4 Notices and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Accessories Supplied with your camcorder ............................
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ENGLISH Contents DSE (Digital Special Effects)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 WHITE BALANCE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended 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 by using the LCD screen. 2 90° 3. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 90° 4 4. Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front. 90° 5 5. Making a recording with t
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ENGLISH Notices 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. Notices 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 cold outside to warm inside during the winter. - When you move the camcorder
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully 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 STBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. - Make sure that the battery pack is fit
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notice regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notices 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 by a window. 2. Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3. Ov
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. 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 d
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 TM By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnection system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, moving and still images can be transferred to your PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. • PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode. • 500x Digital zoo
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START/ STOP PHOTO DISPLAY WIDE SELF ZERO TIMER MEMORY A.DUB TELE STILL X2 SLOW F.ADV ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with your 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 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord AD43-00070A AD44-00038A AD39-00028A 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Shoulder Strap 4. AUDIO/V
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 9. Viewfinder 1. Lens 8. TFT LCD monitor 2. REC indicator 7. EASY button 3. Remote sensor 6. CUSTOM button 4. Hook for Hand Strap 5. Internal MICs 1. Lens 2. REC indicator 3. Remote sensor 4. Hook for Hand Strap (see page 20) 5. Internal MICs (Left and Right) 6. CUSTOM button (see page 53) 7. EASY button (see page 52) 8. TFT LCD monitor 9. Viewfinder (see page 29) 11
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. SPEAKER 1. Function Buttons 1. Function Buttons PLAYER : CAMERA (STOP) : BLC (see page 55) (REW) : EDIT – (PLAY/STILL) : FADE (see page 56) (FF) : EDIT + (SLOW) : MF/AF (see page 54) 2. SPEAKER 12
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever and Volume Control 8. OPEN/EJECT button 2. PHOTO button 7. Audio/Video out 3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 6. External MIC in 5. DV IN/OUT 4. S-VIDEO out 1. Zoom lever and Volume Control (see page 37) 2. PHOTO button (see page 58) 3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) (see page 21) 4. S-VIDEO out 5. DV IN/OUT 6. External MIC in (see page 57) 7. Audio/Video out 8. OPEN/EJECT button (see page 25) 13
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 9. Battery Release button 10. Lithium Battery Holder 1. Charging indicator 2. MENU ON/OFF button 3. ENTER/DISPLAY button 4. MENU DIAL 5. LCD open button 6. Hook for shoulder strap 7. DC jack 8. START/STOP button 1. Charging indicator (see page 22) 8. START/STOP button (see page 26) 2. MENU ON/OFF button (see page 32) 9. Battery Release button (see page 69) 3. ENTER/DISPLAY button 10.Lithium Battery holder (see page 19) 4. MENU DIAL (see
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (SCD70 only) 1. PHOTO 16. DISPLAY START/ WIDE STOP PHOTO DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 15. Zoom WIDE SELF ZERO A.DUB TIMER MEMORY 3. SELF TIMER 14. Zoom TELE TELE 4. ZERO MEMORY 13. A.DUB 5. (FF) STILL 6. (REW) 12. (STILL) X2 7. (PLAY) SLOW F.ADV 8. X2 11. (STOP) 9. (SLOW) 10. Frame Advance 1. PHOTO 10. Frame Advance (see page 65) 2. START/STOP 11. (STOP) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 18) 12. (STILL) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 6
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) 1. Battery level (see page 24) 2. Zoom position (see page 37) OSD in CAMERA mode 3. Manual focus (see page 54) 4. DSE (Digital Special Effect) mode (see page 40) 24 23 22 21 20 19 5. White Balance mode (see page 42) 1 BLC CUSTOM SP STBY 6. Shutter speed and IRIS (see page 43, 44) 18 2 W T 500 x M 0:00:00 17 16 7. Audio Record mode (see page 47) 3 M.FOCUS DEW 100 MIN 15 4 MIRROR PHOTO 14 8. Self record and waiti
