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SCD99 UK (01~27)
6/17/03 11:52 AM
Digital Video Camcorder
SCD99
AF
Auto Focus
CCD
Charge Coupled Device
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
Page 101
ENGLISH
ELECTRONICS

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  • Page 1 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD99 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 future reference.
  • Page 2 FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to the User This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 100 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded from overheating.
  • Page 5 00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a.
  • Page 6 00654B SCD30-SAFETY 6/17/03 12:05 PM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ..............................................11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...................................... 12 Front & Left View ............................................13 Left side View ............................................. 14 Right & Top View ............................................15 Rear &...
  • Page 8 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ........................................... 35 Setting menu items ..........................................35 Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode ........................35 Availability of functions in each mode ....................................36 CLOCK SET ............................................
  • Page 9 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture ......................................68 Various Recording Techniques ........................................69 Playback Tape Playback ............................................70 Playback on the LCD ........................................... 70 Playback on a TV monitor ........................................70 Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ..............................
  • Page 10 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Recording images continuously........................................87 Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT........................................... 87 Setting the File Number..........................................88 Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ..............................89 Recording images to a Memory Stick ....................................89 Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ................................

  • Page 11: Notes And Safety Instructions

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 6 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.
  • Page 12 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
  • Page 13 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 8 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.
  • Page 14 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 9 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.
  • Page 15 SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in Flash. • Smart Shoe Allows the Samsung VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash or ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic (both optional) to be easily attached and powered by the camcorder’s own power source.

  • Page 17: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3.

  • Page 18: Front & Left View

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:52 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 7. View Finder 1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 8. TFT LCD Monitor 3. Built-in Flash 9. MF/AF button 4. External MIC in 10.

  • Page 19: Left Side View

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q (see page 62)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 98) 3. MEMORY MIX button 4. DISPLAY 1. Function buttons 5. Speaker 7. SLOW SHUTTER/S.SHOW button 6.

  • Page 20: Right & Top View

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 3. Smart Shoe 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. TAPE EJECT 5. MENU button 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) 9.

  • Page 21: Rear & Bottom View

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Hook for shoulder strap 9. Memory Stick Slot 1. MENU button 11. Battery Release 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. PHOTO 18. DISPLAY 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 17. Zoom 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 16. X2 6. A.DUB (FF) 15. DATE/TIME...

  • Page 23: Osd (On Screen Display In Cam And Player Modes)

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 62) OSD in CAM mode 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4.

  • Page 24: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play Modes)

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 83) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.

  • Page 25: Preparation

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control 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.

  • Page 26: Lithium Battery Installation

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 21 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.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 22 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.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Power Source

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 23 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.

  • Page 29: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 24 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.

  • Page 30: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 25 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.

  • Page 31: Battery Level Display

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 26 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.

  • Page 32: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    SCD99 UK (01~27) 6/17/03 11:53 AM Page 27 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.

  • Page 33: Basic Recording

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 28 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.

  • Page 34: Record Search (Rec Search)

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 29 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 CAM.

  • Page 35: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 30 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.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Lcd

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly.

  • Page 37: Using The Viewfinder

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (VP-D99(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting.

  • Page 38: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 33 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.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Lcd During Play

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 34 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 CAM mode. (see page 31) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only.

  • Page 40: Advanced Recording

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU CAMERA PLAYER Memory REC. Memory PLAY INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND DEMONSTRATION CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT.

  • Page 41: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital Digital functions Mode special Operating PHOTO SLOW effects D.ZOOM Mode (TAPE) SHUTTER D.ZOOM PHOTO SLOW SHUTTER Digital Special Effects O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.

  • Page 42: Clock Set

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Wl. Remote

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder.

  • Page 44: Beep Sound

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value.

  • Page 45: Shutter Sound

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature.

  • Page 46: Demonstration

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 41 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 CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder.

  • Page 47: Program Ae

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of field.

  • Page 48: Setting The Program Ae

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 43 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 MEMORY D.ZOOM VIEWER 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push...

  • Page 49: Wht. Balance (White Balance)

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition.

  • Page 50: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.

  • Page 51: Digital Zoom

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Zooming more than 12x is achieved digitally. The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 47) 1.

  • Page 52: Eis (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) The EIS function works in CAM mode only. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

  • Page 53: Dse(Digital Special Effects) Select

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT The DSE function works in CAM mode only. The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects.

  • Page 54: Selecting An Effect

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. CAM MODE INITIAL 2. Press the MENU button. CAMERA PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear.

  • Page 55: Memory Mix

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording MEMORY MIX The MEMORY MIX function works in CAM mode only. You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording.

  • Page 56: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick is recorded still images into your camcorder. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

  • Page 57: Using The Built-In Flash

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using the Built - in Flash You can take natural looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash or attaching the VL-S1FL video Light/ Flash (optional) to the camcorder's Smart shoe (see page 103), whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places.

  • Page 58: Rec Mode

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) modes. This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.

  • Page 59: Audio Mode

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i only) modes. This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks.

  • Page 60: Wind Cut

    SCD99 UK (28~63) 6/17/03 11:55 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D93i/D97i/D99i 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.

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