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ENGLISH
Video Camcorder
8mm
SCW61/W62
SCW61/W62
Hi
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
ELECTRONICS
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)...............................................................................................................38 DSE (Digital Spe
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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 LENS point toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD. (*CCD:
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the 2 3 1 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) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. Notices regarding moisture condensation 1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause co
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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
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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 di
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN that may be of sufficient 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 INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
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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 ventilation to ensure reliable operation of to the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. system is grounded to provide some protection These openings must not be blocked or covered. against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Never place your CAMCO
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and refer servicing to qualified service personnel unused for long periods of time, unplug it from under the following conditions: 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 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 shutt
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 4. EDIT (FF) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 2. EDIT (REW) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 7. EVF (CVF for SCW62) 6. TAPE EJECT 11. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 8. MIC 9. CUSTOM 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 61) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 25) Use when ejecting the tape. 2. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) (see page 27) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52) 8. MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode. 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER m
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 12. BATTERY EJECT 16. P.AE 13. MENU ON/OFF 18. BLC 19. FADE 14. ENTER (MF) 15. UP/DOWN Dial 17. DSE 20. DC Jack 21. Recharging Indicator 22. S-VIDEO out 23. Lithium Battery 12. BATTERY EJECT 17. DSE (see page 40) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 13. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and 18. BLC (see page 37) PLAYER mode. BLC works in CAMERA mode. 14. ENTER (MF) (see page 42) 19. FADE ENTER works in MENU mode. FADE works
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 24. ZOOM 33. D.ZOOM 25. Cassette 26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap Compartment 27. AUDIO/VIDEO out 31. START/STOP 32. Battery pack compartment 29. Hand Strap 28. LENS cap 30. POWER Switch 24. ZOOM (see page 32) 31. START/STOP (see page 26) START/STOP works in CAMERA mode. 25. Cassette Compartment 32. Battery pack compartment (see page 22) 26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 20) 33. D.ZOOM (see page 32) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. 27. AUDIO/VIDEO o
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. ✤ The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. ✤ The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 32) Indicates zoom position. OSD in CAMERA mode b. PB DSE a q p s Shows that the PB DSE mode is active. W T x o W T 500 Hi8 REC c. Battery le
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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 57) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 40) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are SEPIA, B/W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, WIDE(16:9) and CINEMA. n. Tape counter Ind
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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 50) AD44-00038A AD39-00028A AD43-00065A 5. Shoulder strap. (see page 20) 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Shoulder Strap 6. Instruction Book 6. Instruction Book
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ENGLISH Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 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.
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ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap ✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle. 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 th
