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ENGLISH

Video Camcorder

8mm
SCW71/W73
Hi
SCW71/W73
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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  • Page 1: Video Camcorder

    ENGLISH Video Camcorder SCW71/W73 SCW71/W73 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Making your First Recording ...26 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...28 Recording with Viewfinder ...28 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ...28 Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER ...29 Viewing a Still Picture ...30 Picture Search ...30 Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ...31 Digital Zoom ...32...
  • Page 3 Contents (continued) 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...

  • Page 4: Notices And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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:...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    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.

  • Page 13: Front View/Side View/Rear View

    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.
  • Page 14 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)
  • Page 15 27. LENS cap 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.

  • Page 16: Osd (On Screen Display)

    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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Accessories Supplied With The Camcorder

    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. (see page 21) 2. AC cord. (see page 21) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 22) 4.

  • Page 19: Preparing

    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.

  • Page 20: Lithium Battery Installation

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

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Source

    Make sure that the image appears in the Viewfinder. Note: If the adapter is used next to a TV or the camcorder, it may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise. Move the adapter away from the TV, camcorder or the antenna cable.

  • Page 22: To Use The Battery Pack

    To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? Depends on how often zoom lens is used in recording. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

  • Page 23: Using The Battery Pack

    The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), even when it is fully recharged. The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if the battery pack is left in temperatures above 104°F(40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged.

  • Page 24: Battery Level Display

    The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C).

  • Page 25: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    Push the red tab on the cassette to cover up the opening. b. Recording possible: If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the red tab back so that it no longer covers up the opening. ENGLISH TAPE EJECT...

  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position? Did you insert a cassette? (see page 25) Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened, STANDBY will not be displayed) Did you open the LENS CAP? Make sure the image you want to record appears in the Viewfinder.
  • Page 27 When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically. To use it again, push the red START/STOP button or set the power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

  • Page 28: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable recording, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) Recording with the Viewfinder 1.

  • Page 29: Playing Back A Tape On The Camcorder

    You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the tape you have just recorded.

  • Page 30: Viewing A Still Picture

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) button during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. PLAY/STILL...

  • Page 31: Advanced Recording

    Note: MACRO If you cannot get a sharp focus in telephoto zoom, move the lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can record a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position.

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom

    1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is on. (see page 33) 3. When you move the ZOOM lever to the “T” side, the picture will be enlarged from 22x minimum to 880x maximum.
  • Page 33 DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. 3. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again. The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen. Note: The D.ZOOM ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode. ENGLISH D.ZOOM...

  • Page 34: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    4. Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off. The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to the EASY mode being switched on. Note: The Easy mode settings are stored in the camera (provided a good lithium battery has been installed). STBY X:XX:XX EASY JAN.1,2002...

  • Page 35: Custom-Creating Your Own Customized Recording Settings

    Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings. 8. To switch Custom off, press the CUSTOM button once. The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on. Note: The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera (provided a good lithium battery has been installed).

  • Page 36: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA 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. Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.

  • Page 37: Blc

    Advanced Recording 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. You will obtain a sharp picture after you zoom out. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again. The MF symbol will disappear from the viewfinder.

  • Page 38: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture. 2. SPORTS mode ( For recording people or objects moving quickly; you should able to play back the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur.
  • Page 39 Notes: The P.AE mode chosen will be recorded on the tape. To end the P.AE function, press the P.AE button once or several times, until the P.AE Icon is no longer displayed. The P.AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.

  • Page 40: Dse (Digital Special Effects) In Camera Mode

    DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode 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.
  • Page 41 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed. 4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. 5. To exit the DSE functions, press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE mode is displayed on the Viewfinder. Notes: It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode.

  • Page 42: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only. You can record the date/time on the tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder.
  • Page 43 4. Press the START/STOP button to record the DATE/TIME on your recording. Notes: If your date and time settings are not maintained in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see page 20) You cannot conceal the recorded date or time during playback.

  • Page 44: Selecting And Recording A Title

    The factory default language is ENGLISH. You can change the language. 1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the AC adapter attached. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.
  • Page 45 If you want to change TITLE recording time, select title recording time (OFF, AUTO-10S, CONTINUE) on MENU. Notes: The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds after you turn on the title. MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.

  • Page 46: Fade In And Out

    Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    Advanced Recording White Balance 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 image color quality. AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

  • Page 48: Demonstration

    Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when tape is not in the camcoder. The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date/Title Color

    A list of available colors will appear. 5. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate color. 6. Press ENTER. 7. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end setting. The Title and Date/Time will appear in the Color you chose . ENGLISH MENU DISPLAY ...ON WHITE BAL.

  • Page 50: Lighting Techniques

    You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter). You will be recording indoors. The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux. The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of brightness and any associated recommendations. Situations Snow-covered mountains or fields.

  • Page 51: Playing Back A Tape

    It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (see page 57) Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 52 SCW71/W73 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to input “L” of your TV or VCR. You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have on S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

  • Page 53: Various Functions In Player Mode

    (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear. To locate a scene (picture search)

  • Page 54: Multi Playback (Using The Pal60 System)

    PAL TV which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz. - “PAL60” is a special output signal format with which a PAL TV can be used to view a tape recorded by an NTSC recorder.

  • Page 55: Dse In Player Mode

    Playing back a Tape DSE in PLAYER mode The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Video Heads

    4. Press the (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. Storing the Camcorder 1.

  • Page 57: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    You can view your recording on the Viewfinder. However, to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC or PAL60(Player mode only) compatible and have the appropriate audio/video jacks.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that... slow the battery pack is almost discharged fast the battery pack is fully discharged.

  • Page 59: Checking

    Troubleshooting Checking If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Symptom A vertical strip appears when The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the you record a bright subject camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the against a dark background contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording.

  • Page 61: Moisture Condensation

    If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    3.3 W Built-in mic Condenser mic, omni-directional Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimension (W * H * D) 101 * 104 * 174 (mm) ; 3.97 * 4.09 * 6.85 (inches) Weight 690 g (1.48 lbs) SCW71/W73...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index - A - ABROAD ...57 AC POWER ADAPTER...21 AF...36 AUDIO...51 AUTO FOCUSING ..36 AUTO MODE ...38 AUTO POWER OFF ...27 - B - BATTERY ...22 BATTERY LEVEL...24 BATTERY PACK ...22 BLC ...37 - C - CAMERA...21 CASSETTE ...25 CASSETTE HOLDER ...15...
  • Page 64 ENGLISH Index - O - OPERATION MODE...17 OSD...16 - P - PLAY...52 PLAYER...52 PORTRAIT MODE...38 POWER CONSUMPTION...62 POWER REQUIREMENT ...62 POWER SWITCH...21 PROGRAM AE ...38 - R - RECHARGING ...22 RECORDING...26 REC SEARCH...27 REW (REWIND) ...53 - S - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...4 SAND/SNOW MODE ...38...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
  • Page 66 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park N.J 07660-0511 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page AD68-00440B http://www.samsungusa.com...

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