Samsung digital video camcorder user manual (109 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung SCD24
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ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD23/D24 SCD23/D24 Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device Liquid Crystal Display Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for ELECTRONICS future reference. This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ..........19 ................19 Preparation .............. 20 ................. 20 How to use the Remote Control (SCD24 only) ............ 20 SCD24 ................20 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ............ 20 ..................... 20 Self Record using the Remote Control ............20 ................
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Fade In and Out ....................... 60 ......................60 To Start Recording .................... 60 ..................60 To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ........... 60 SCD24 ............61 Audio dubbing (SCD24 only) ................. 61 ........................61 Dubbing sound....................61...
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ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ............81 ................... 81 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ........82 ..............82 Image Format ....................82 ......................82 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ............... 82 ....................82 Selecting the image quality ..................83 ....................
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1.
ENGLISH Notes 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. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. CAMERA If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, STBY and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a...
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.
Please allow time for it to cool down. - Do not use it near flammable or explosive materials. - It is recommended that you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for replacement bulbs. - Not to be handled by children. Emits intense heat and light.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 • IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK) transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 7. Shoulder strap 8. USB cable 9. Software CD 7. Shoulder strap . USB cable 9. Software CD 10. Remote Control (SCD24 only) 10. Remote Control 11. Memory Stick 11. Memory Stick (SCD24 only)
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Internal MIC 6. EASY button 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. Lens 3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor 8. IR(Infrared) Light 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 32) 2.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons MULTI 2. PB zoom 11. MENU button 3. Display 10. Speaker 4. V. light 9. MENU dial 5. Mode switch 8. ENTER button 7. DC jack 6. DV jack 1.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 11. Slow shutter 10. NITE PIX switch 1. Zoom lever 9. USB jack 2. PHOTO button 8. S-VIDEO jack 7. Audio/Video jack 6. External MIC in button 3. START/STOP 5. Hook for handstrap 4.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number OSD in M.REC mode (see page 82) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator 2 2 / 2 4 0 3 2 0 D.
ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (SCD24 only) Battery Installation for the Remote Control You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : You purchase the camcorder. The remote control doesn’t work. Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.
ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function 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 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.
ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack The amount of continuous recording time available depends on : The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.
ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times.
ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette door.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap.
ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder BRIGHT SELECT (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Press the ENTER button again. You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and press the ENTER button to save the setting. Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY You can adjust the LCD during playback. The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 31) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from he built-in Speaker.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU Memory Memory Memory Memory CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER REC. PLAY REC. PLAY INITIAL CLOCK SET INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE WL.REMOTE DEMO DEMO CAMERA PROGRAM AE CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. DATE/TIME Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL CLOCK SET CAMERA...
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE WL. REMOCON (SCD24 only) The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. WL. REMOTE The WL. REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and PROGRAM AE apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of field. AUTO mode AUTO Auto balance between the subject and the background.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM MEMORY 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press VIEWER DSE SELECT the ENTER button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT.BALANCE WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality color of the image.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DIS Digital Image Stabilizer DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: Recording with the zoom Recording a small object close-up...
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE Digital Special Effects DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE 2. Press the MENU button. WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT 3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and press the ENTER button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording REC MODE REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (DV IN) modes. This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA. This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.
WIND CUT WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (SCD24 only) modes. The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. CAM MODE 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, VIEWFINDER and Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the...
DATE/TIME will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF. (see page 51) WL.REMOTE( ) (SCD24 only) Each time you select WL.REMOTE and press the ENTER button, WL.REMOTE ) or disabled the WL.REMOTE is switched to either enabled (...
If you want to use the Quick menu function, release the M.FOCUS(MF) WHT. BALANCE FOCUS mode. WL.REMOTE SHUTTTER SHUTTER (SCD24 only) EXPOSURE EXPOSURE 1 0 : 0 0 AM DATE/TIME J A N . 1 0 , 2 0 0 3...
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) SLOW SHUTTER The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY EASY Mode (for Beginners) The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME,...
ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) AF/MF Manual Focus/Auto Focus The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC Back Light Compensation BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. * BLC * BLC Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing (SCD24 only) Audio dubbing The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. PLAYER MODE A / V SET 2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the sub-menu. AUDIO MODE SOUND[1] AUDIO SELECT...
The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only. Press the MENU button. (or press the PLAYER MODE PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control.) INITIAL CAMERA (SCD24 only) REC MODE MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH The MENU list will appear. VIEWER COPY AUDIO MODE 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording NITE PIX NITE PIX (0 lux recording) The NITE PIX function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject NITE PIX in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON. (NITE PIX indicator) appears on the LCD monitor.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NITE PIX POWER NITE PIX The POWER NITE PIX function works in CAMERA mode. The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX function. A POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NITE PIX switch is turned on.
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest SAMSUNG dealer for bulb replacement. The life of the bulb is approximately 50 hours. 1. Set the camcorder to the CAMERA mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Reference Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.
ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system.
ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the VIDEO Audio/Video cable. AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) The yellow plug : Video S-VIDEO The white plug : Audio(L) S-VIDEO...
Remote Control. The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. (SCD24 only) To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes.
ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (SCD24 only) Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY (SCD24 only) The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to.
ENGLISH Playback PB DSE PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. PB DSE 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then PLAYER MODE Playback a tape.
ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 System requirements CPU Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS 9.1~10.2 Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) 64 MB RAM Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM IEEE1394...
ENGLISH USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
ENGLISH USB interface DVC Media 5.0 Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. This explanation is based on Windows ®...
ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way: 1.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (SCD24 only) The Memory Stick(SCD24 only) stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Terminal Viewing still images Protection Single Slide show Multi display...
The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the (S.SHOW),...
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the card. DCIM The moving images that you recorded are saved in 100 SSDVC MPEG4 file format on the card.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to M.REC MODE INITIAL MEMORY STICK. M.PLAY SELECT CAMERA PHOTO QUALITY 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. Audio cannot be recorded with still image onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. There are 2 ways to view recorded images. Single : To view an image frame by frame. Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Screen 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI button.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA REC MODE...
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG MPEG REC Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG MPEG PB The MPEG PB function works in PLAYER mode only. The MPEG PB function allows you to watch the moving pictures (MPEG4) recorded. During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV).
ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.
ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Informs that... Action Blinking slow the battery pack is almost discharged.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Informs that... Action Blinking There no Memory stick in the MEMORY STICK! slow Insert a Memory Stick. camcorder. There is not enough memory to Change to a new Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow record.
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ENGLISH Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
ENGLISH Specifications : SCD23/D24 Model name: SCD23/D24 System Video signal NTSC Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: approx. 18.81mm/s LP: approx. 12.56mm/s Tape recording time SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)
Hand Strap ........22 WHT. BALANCE ......42 ............55 - I - WIND CUT ........50 - Q - WL.REMOTE (SCD24 only) ..38 IEEE1394 .......... 75 ........93 - Z - - L - ..........30,32 ZERO MEMORY ......72 LCD ..........
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