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START/ COUNTER
WIDE
STOP DISPLAY RESET
SELF ZERO
STILL
TIMER RETURN
TELE
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Video Camcorder
8mm
COLOR LCD
SCL901/L906/L907
SCL901/L906/L907
Hi
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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00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 102 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute DO NOT OPEN a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of REMOVE COVER(OR BACK)
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00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, openings must not be blocked or cov
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00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 104 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer lightning storm when it is left unattended and unused for servicing to qualified service personnel under the following long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and conditions: disconnect the antenna or cable system. a. When the power-supply cord o
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00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 105 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be use. 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
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View.................................................................................................
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) .............................................................................................................................................................................38 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode.........................................................................................................................................................40 Setting and
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 4 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) Making a recording by looking at the LCD scree
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is 2 3 1 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)
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 6 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 t
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD 1) The LCD Screen 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 Screen. These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. 2) When using the LCD Screen outdoors in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to view. If this occurs, use the vi
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish. Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 47) BLC When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 3. LIGHT 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) (PLAY/STILL) 6. TAPE EJECT 7. EVF 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 68) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22) Use when ejecting the tape. 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24) 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 5
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 10 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 26) 19. DSE (see page 40) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 26) 20. SPEAKER (see page 56) ENTER works in MENU mode. Speaker works in PLAYER mode.
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 36. BATTERY EJECT 27. Hooks for shoulder strap 37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. AUDIO/VIDEO Out 39. USB JACK (SCL907 only) MIC 32. START/STOP 33. External MIC 35. Battery Pack Compartment (SCL906/L907 only) 38. Recharging Indicator 29. LENS Cap 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 30) 33. External MIC (see page 68) (SCL906/L907 only) 26. Casset
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 12 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 Screen. OSD in CAMERA mode a. Zoom position (see page 30) Indicates zoom position. b a t r s q b. DIS (SCL906/L907 only) (see page 35) Indicates DIS is activate
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 13 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 64) (TAPE!, TAPE END!, PROTECTION!) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 40) Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are STROBE, SEPIA,
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START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET SELF ZERO TIMER STILL RETURN TELE 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 14 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 (AA-E8 TYPE) 1. AC Power Adapter. (AA-E8 TYPE) (see page 18) 2. AC cord. (see page 18) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 19) 4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 53)
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) Description of Buttons 3 1. Start/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 6 11 START/ COUNTER STOP DISPLAY RESET WIDE 3. Still (see page 55) 1 SELF ZERO 4 TIMER STILL RETURN 4. WIDE (see page 30) 2 5 TELE 5. TELE (see page 30) 8 12 9 6. Display (see page 12) 7 7. (Play) (see page 54) 10 8. (FF) (see page 55) 9. (REW) (see page 55) 10. (Stop) (see page 54) 11. Counter Reset (see
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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 1 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: CAMERA WAIT-10S/SELF-30S WAIT-10S/SELF-END START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET SELF ZERO 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. TIMER STILL RETURN 2 TELE :After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts. : If you have selected SELF-30S, recording stops automatically after 30 seconds. WAIT-10S
