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START/ COUNTER
STOP DISPLAY RESET WIDE
SELF ZERO
TIMER STILL RETURN
TELE
ENGLISH
Video Camcorder
8mm
COLOR LCD
SCL610/L630/L650
SCL610/L630/L650
Hi
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
ELECTRONICS
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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) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL630/L650 only)...................................................................................................39 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus).........................................................................................................................40 BLC...................................................................................................................................................................
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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 3) from the top. ➔ ➔ 90° 4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen 4) from the front. ➔ ➔ 90° 5) Making a rec
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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. ✤ It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when record
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD 1) The LCD monitor is manufactured by using high precision technology. However, there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor. These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. 2) When using the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to view. If this occurs, use the viewfinder. 3) The LCD monitor's OSD is turned off
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s DO NOT OPEN enclosure 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 INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence QU
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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. Snap Shot (SCL630/L650 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 52) PIP (SCL630/L650 only) The PIP function shows where the center of the image is while recording in Digital Zoom of the Camera mode. (see page 51) BLC When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 4. EDIT (FF) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 2. EDIT (REW) 7. EVF (CVF for SCL650) 6. TAPE EJECT 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 10. LCD 9. Remote Sensor 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 67) 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) (CVF for SCL650) 2. EDIT (REW) 8. MIC EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 28) MIC works in CAMERA mode. REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 58) 9. Remote Sensor (SCL650 only) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 57)
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 24. BLC 14. MENU ON/OFF 23. FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 20. SPEAKER 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 22. LCD Open 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21. Lithium Battery 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30) 19. DSE (see page 44) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. PLAYER mode. 20. SPEAKER (see page 59) 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 30) Speaker works in PLAYER mode. ENTER works in MENU mode. MF works in CAMERA mode. 21. Lithium Battery (see
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE 36. BATTERY EJECT Compartment 27. Hooks for shoulder strap 37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. AUDIO/VIDEO Out 33. External MIC 32. START/STOP (SCL630/L650) 35. Battery Pack Compartment 38. Recharging Indicator 29. LENS Cap 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 34) 33. External MIC (see page 67) 26. Cassette Compartment 34. DC Jack (see page 22) 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 21) 35. Battery Pack Compar
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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 LCD monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 34) OSD in CAMERA mode Indicates zoom position. b. DIS (SCL630/L650 only) b a t s r q (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated. W W T T 500 H x
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 46) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 48) Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene. l. Self diagnosis (see page 63) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 44) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are GHOST, STROBE, SEPIA, B/W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, WIDE (16:9) and CINEMA. n. W
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START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET SELF STILL ZERO TIMER RETURN TELE ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with 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 22) 2. AC cord. (see page 22) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 23) 4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 56) AD44-00038A AD39-00028A AD43-00065A 5. Shoulder strap. (see page 21) 4. AUDIO/
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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL650 only) Description of Buttons 1. Start/Stop (see page 27) 3 2. Self Timer 6 11 3. Still (see page 58) START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET 4. WIDE (see page 34) 1 4 SELF ZERO STILL TIMER RETURN 5. TELE (see page 34) 2 5 TELE 6. Display (see page 16) 8 12 7. (Play) (see page 57) 9 7 8. (FF) (see page 58) 10 9. (REW) (see page 58) 10. (Stop) (see page 57) 11. Counter Reset (see page 58) 12. Zero Return (see page 58) Remote Control Bat
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ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 1 CAMERA 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET 2 SELF STILL ZERO TIMER RETURN indicator is displayed on the LCD: TELE WAIT-10S/SELF-30S WAIT-10S/SELF-END WAIT-10S SELF-30S 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET 3 SELF STILL ZERO TIMER RETURN : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts. TELE : If you have selected SELF-30S, recording
