Samsung SC-W73 User manual

Video Camcorder

8mm

SCW71/W73

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read

this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

ELECTRONICS

SCW71/W73

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Contents

Notices and Safety Instructions

Features .............................................................................................................................................................................12

Descriptions

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Front View/Side View/Rear View...................................................................................................................13, 14, 15

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OSD (On Screen Display) ........................................................................................................................................16

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder.........................................................................................................................18

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps...........................................................................................................................19

Lithium Battery Installation.................................................................................................................................................20

Connecting the Power Source ...........................................................................................................................................21

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To use the AC Power Adapter....................................................................................................................................21

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To use the Battery Pack.............................................................................................................................................22

Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................................23

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Continuous Recording time table...............................................................................................................................23

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Battery Level Display.................................................................................................................................................24

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .....................................................................................................................................25

Preparing

Making your First Recording ..............................................................................................................................................26

Hints for Stable Image Recording .....................................................................................................................................28

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Recording with Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................................28

Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER................................................................................................................................28

Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER........................................................................................................................29

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Viewing a Still Picture................................................................................................................................................30

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Picture Search ...........................................................................................................................................................30

Zooming In and Out ...........................................................................................................................................................31

Digital Zoom.......................................................................................................................................................................32

EASY mode (for beginners)...............................................................................................................................................34

CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings.............................................................................................35

Basic Recording

Advanced Recording

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Contents (continued)

Specifications...........................................................................................................

62

Index........................................................................................................................

63

Warranty ................................................................................................................

65

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)...................................................................................................................................36

BLC.....................................................................................................................................................................................37

Program AE (Automatic Exposure)....................................................................................................................................38

DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ...............................................................................................................40

Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME..............................................................................................................................42

Selecting and Recording a Title .........................................................................................................................................44

Fade In and Out.................................................................................................................................................................46

White Balance....................................................................................................................................................................47

Demonstration....................................................................................................................................................................48

Setting the Date/Title Color................................................................................................................................................49

Lighting Techniques............................................................................................................................................................50

Troubleshooting

To watch with TV monitor...................................................................................................................................................51

Various Functions in PLAYER mode..................................................................................................................................53

Multi Playback (Using the PAL60 System).........................................................................................................................54

DSE in PLAYER mode.......................................................................................................................................................55

Playing back a Tape

Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder......................................................................................................................55

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Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................................55

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Cleaning the Video Heads ........................................................................................................................................56

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Storing the Camcorder...............................................................................................................................................56

Self Diagnosis Display ......................................................................................................................................................58

Checking.............................................................................................................................................................................59

Moisture Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................61

Maintenance

Using Your Camcorder Abroad................................................................................

57

Notices and Safety Instructions

Taking care of the battery pack

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✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.

(*CCD: Charge Coupled Device)

Notices regarding the LENS

✤ 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.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding electronic viewfinder

1) Do not place the camcorder so 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) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the

viewfinder.

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1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form

inside the camcorder.

for example:

■ When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm

temperature inside during the winter.

■ When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot

temperature outside during the summer.

2) If the “DEW ( )” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder

in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery

removed.

3) If the “DEW ( )” protection feature is activated unexpectedly, and you

want to override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack and lithium battery.

Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely.

(see page 61)

Notices regarding moisture condensation

DEW

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding the battery pack

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✤ 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 the battery pack might damage it.

✤ When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

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arning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,

consult a doctor immediately.

✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents memory;

even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.

✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of installation.

✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds when you set the

power switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 20)

Notices regarding the Lithium battery

*When the lithium battery

becomes weak or dead please

contact your local dealer. The

batteries have to be dealt with

as chemical waste.

WARNING:

LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding the hand strap

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✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBY

mode without operation for more than 5 minutes.

5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode

✤ 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.

✤ 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 dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry

type cassette cleaner.

✤ Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 56)

Notices regarding video head cleaning

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying

this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:

All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the CAMCORDER is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:

The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS:

All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

All operating and maintenance instructions should be

followed.

5. CLEANING:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.

6. ATTACHMENTS:

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be

hazardous.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE:

Do not use this CAMCORDER near water;

for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or lake.

8. ACCESSORIES:

Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table.

The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the

CAMCORDER. Any mounting of the unit should follow the

manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

Notices and Safety Instructions

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9. VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug,

or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat

register.

This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your

home, consult your appliance dealer or local power

company.

A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a

polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug,

a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,

try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact

your electrician to replace your outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon

or against them, paying particular attention to cords or

plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the unit.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to

conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for

the grounding electrode.

See figure below.

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

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Notices and Safety Instructions

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14. LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a

lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to

lightning and power-line surges.

15. POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or

circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care

should be taken to keep from touching such power lines

or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out a part that could result in a fire or

electric shock.

Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER.

Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked

by a technician before use.

18. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have

fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions, adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its

normal operation.

e.If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the

original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in

safe operating order.

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Notices and Safety Instructions

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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 modifications not expressly

approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15

FCC rules.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

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Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.

BLC

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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 shutter speed and aperture to adjust to the type of scene to be filmed.

(see page 38)

22x High ratio zoom lens

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture.

For more professional recordings, use the zoom function. (see page 31)

Digital Zoom (880x)

Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 32)

Macro

The macro function allows you to record your subject at close range.

You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro recording. (see page 31)

EASY

This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 34)

Multi PLAYBACK (PAL60)

PAL60 is a special output signal format with which a tape recorded on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be viewed on

a PAL TV.

Hi8

Hi8 is an enhanced 8mm format.

When a Hi8 cassette is inserted, the camcorder will automatically select the Hi-8 format for record or playback.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front View

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1. Lens (see page 62)

2. REC SEARCH (REW)

REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode.

(see page 27)

REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 53)

3. PLAY/STILL

PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52)

4. REC SEARCH (FF)

REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode.

(see page 27)

FF works in PLAYER mode. (see page 53)

5. DATE/TIME(STOP)

DATE/TIME works in CAMERA mode. (see page 42)

STOP works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52)

6. TAPE EJECT (see page 25)

Use when ejecting the tape.

7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)

(Color Viewfinder for SCW73)

8. MIC

MIC works in CAMERA mode.

9. CUSTOM

CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode.

10. EASY

EASY works in CAMERA mode.

3. PLAY/STILL

4. REC SEARCH (FF)

5. DATE/TIME (STOP)

7. EVF (CVF for SCW73)

9. CUSTOM

2. REC SEARCH (REW)

6. TAPE EJECT

1. LENS

8. MIC

10. EASY

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

11. BATTERY EJECT

12. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42)

MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and

PLAYER mode.

13. ENTER (MF) (see page 42)

ENTER works in MENU mode.

MF works in CAMERA mode.

14. UP/DOWN dial (see page 42)

UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode.

15. PROGRAM AE (see page 38)

PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) works in

CAMERA mode.

16. DSE (see page 40)

DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.

17. BLC (see page 37)

BLC works in CAMERA mode.

18. FADE

FADE works in CAMERA mode. (see page 46)

19. DC Jack (see page 21)

20. Recharging Indicator (see page 22)

21. S-VIDEO out (see page 52)

22. Lithium Battery (see page 20)

Side View

22. Lithium Battery

12. MENU ON/OFF

11. BATTERY EJECT

13. ENTER (MF)

14. UP/DOWN Dial

19. DC Jack

20. Recharging Indicator

21. S-VIDEO out

15. P.AE

17. BLC

18. FADE

16. DSE

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Rear View

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23. ZOOM (see page 32)

24. Cassette Compartment

25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 19)

26. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 51)

27. LENS cap

28. Hand Strap (see page 19)

29. POWER Switch (see page 22)

- CAMERA : Select to record.

- OFF : Select to turn off the camcorder.

- PLAYER : Select to play back.

30. START/STOP (see page 26)

START/STOP works in CAMERA mode.

31. Battery pack compartment (see page 22)

32. D.ZOOM (see page 32)

D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode.

23. ZOOM

24. Cassette

Compartment

26. AUDIO/VIDEO out

27. LENS cap

28. Hand Strap

32. D.ZOOM

25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap

30. START/STOP

31. Battery pack compartment

29. POWER Switch

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OSD (On Screen Display)

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✤ 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.

OSD in CAMERA mode

OSD in PLAYER mode

a. Zoom position (see page 32)

Indicates zoom position.

b. PB DSE (see page 55)

Shows that the PB DSE mode is active.

c. Battery level (see page 24)

Indicates the power left in the battery.

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d. Manual Focus (see page 36)

Indicates manual focus is on.

Auto Focus is not displayed.

e. BLC (see page 37)

Indicates BLC is activated.

f. Program AE (see page 38)

Indicates Program AE mode is activated.

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g. EASY & CUSTOM

Shows when the easy or custom mode is active.

h. Hi8

Indicates the use of the Hi8 tape in record or

playback modes.

i. Date (see page 42)

Indicates the date of the recording.

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OSD (On Screen Display)

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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 58)

Displays different diagnostic indicators concerning the camcorder's operation.

m. DSE (Digital Special Effects) (see page 40)

Indicates the DSE mode is activated.

The operation modes are SEPIA, B&W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9(WIDE) and CINEMA.

n. Tape counter

Indicates amount of the tape used.

o. Operation mode

Indicates the operation mode is activated.

The operation modes are STBY, REC

(), STOP, PLAY( ), FF( ), REW( ), EJECT.

p. DEW

( ) condensation (see page 61)

Monitors the moisture condensation.

q. Digital zoom (see page 32)

Indicates digital zoom is activated.

r. White Balance mode (see page 47)

Indicates the White Balance mode is activated.

The White Balance modes are AUTO, INDOOR( ) and OUTDOOR( ).

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Basic Accessories

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 51)

5. Shoulder strap. (see page 20)

6. Instruction Book.

7. Lithium Battery for Clock.

(TYPE: CR2025, see page 20)

Optional Accessories

8. S-VIDEO Cable. (see page 52)

1. AC Power Adapter

AD44-00038A

AD39-40200A

2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack

5. Shoulder Strap

4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable

6. Instruction Book

7. Lithium Battery

Video Camcorder

8mm

8. S-VIDEO Cable

AD43-10130H

AD39-00028A

AD63-00202A

AD43-00065A

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Preparing

Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps

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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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.

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Preparing

✤ 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 the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation.

✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set

the power switch to CAMERA.

When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.

1. Take out the holder from the lithium battery compartment.

2. Insert the side of the lithium battery toward the bottom

of the holder.

3. Reinsert the holder into the lithium battery compartment.

Note:

If the holder is inserted in the wrong direction,

it will not fit correctly.

W

arning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children. Should the battery be swallowed,

consult a doctor immediately.

Lithium Battery Installation

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