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00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19)
12/26/03 10:39 AM
Page 101
ENGLISH
Video Camcorder
8mm
COLOR LCD
SCL901/L906/L907
Hi
SCL901/L906/L907
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ELECTRONICS
US PATENT 4415844

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  • Page 1 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Video Camcorder COLOR LCD SCL901/L906/L907 SCL901/L906/L907 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS US PATENT 4415844...
  • Page 2 00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute DO NOT OPEN a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 3 00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 4 00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 104 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer lightning storm when it is left unattended and unused for servicing to qualified service personnel under the following long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and conditions:...
  • Page 5 00732M SCL901 SEA SAFETY 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 105 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features............................................8 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View................................9, 10, 11 OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................12 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder..................................14 Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) ..................................15 Self Timer Recording......................................15 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap ................................16...
  • Page 7 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) .....................................38 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode.................................40 Setting and Recording DATE/TIME.....................................42 Selecting and Recording a Title....................................44 Fade In and Out ..........................................46 Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only)....................................47 White Balance ..........................................48 Selecting OSD Language......................................49 Demonstration ..........................................50...

  • Page 8: Notices And Safety Instructions

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed.
  • Page 9 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is 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.
  • Page 10 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.
  • Page 11 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD 1) The LCD Screen is manufactured by using high precision technology. However, there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD Screen.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish. Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode.

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

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 3. LIGHT 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) (PLAY/STILL) 6. TAPE EJECT 7. EVF 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9.
  • Page 14 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 24. BLC 14. MENU ON/OFF 23. FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 20. SPEAKER 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 22. LCD Open 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19.
  • Page 15 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 36. BATTERY EJECT 27. Hooks for shoulder strap 37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. AUDIO/VIDEO Out 39. USB JACK (SCL907 only) 32.

  • Page 16: Osd (On Screen Display)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD Screen.
  • Page 17 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 42) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene. l.

  • Page 18: Accessories Supplied With The Camcorder

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessories 3. Battery Pack 1. AC Power Adapter 2.

  • Page 19: Remote Control (Scl906/L907 Only)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL906/L907 only) Description of Buttons 1. Start/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 3. Still (see page 55) START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET SELF ZERO...

  • Page 20: Preparing

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the LCD: CAMERA WAIT-10S/SELF-30S WAIT-10S/SELF-END START/ COUNTER WIDE 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. STOP DISPLAY RESET...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Cover

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Preparing Attaching the Lens Cover 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Source

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Preparing Connecting the Power Source There are two ways to connect power source. Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power Adapter 1.

  • Page 23: To Use The Battery Pack

    00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:40 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording. Recharging the Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 24: Using The Battery Pack

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on model and battery type. Battery Type LCD OFF, EVF ON LCD ON, EVF OFF Approximately Approximately SB-L110A 90 minutes 120 minutes Approximately Approximately...

  • Page 25: Battery Level Display

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 21 ENGLISH Preparing Battery Level Display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 10~40% consumed 3. 40~60% consumed 4. 60~80% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5.

  • Page 26: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 22 ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types, depending on: Color system used Recording/playback time. Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected. Make sure the A/V cable is unplugged.

  • Page 27: Basic Recording

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 23 ENGLISH Basic Recording Making Your First Recording Please make these preparations before recording. Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) BATTERY Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position? CAMERA Did you insert a cassette? (see page 22) Open the LCD Screen and make sure that STBY is displayed on the LCD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened, STBY will not be...
  • Page 28 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 24 ENGLISH Basic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STBY should be displayed on the LCD. STBY Y:YY:YY When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automat- ically.

  • Page 29: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 25 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable recording, fix the LENS COVER firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) Recording with the LCD Screen 1.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Lcd

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 26 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which allows you to view recording or play- back directly. Depending on the conditions in which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust: Brightness Color 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Focus Of The Viewfinder

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 27 ENGLISH Basic Recording 9. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD color setting. 10. Press ENTER. For further adjustment, repeat steps 7, 8, 9. 11. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting. Note: If you do not press a button within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear.

  • Page 32: Playing Back A Tape On The Lcd

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 28 ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape on the LCD You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD Screen. 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. PLAYER 2.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Lcd During Play

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY The LCD adjustment method in PLAYER mode is identical to step number 4 of page 26, except the power switch must be set to PLAYER. Controlling the Sound from the Speaker When you use the LCD Screen while playing back, you can hear sound from the Speaker.

  • Page 34: Advanced Recording

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 30 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture. For more professional looking record- ings, do not use the zoom function too often.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 31 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side. We recommend that you use the DIS (SCL906/L907) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 35) MENU LCD ADJUST DIS......ON...
  • Page 36 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL906/L907 only) The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31. MENU LCD ADJUST DIS......OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) D.ZOOM ....OFF WHITE BAL ..AUTO DISPLAY ....ON...

  • Page 37: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 33 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 18). 2.

  • Page 38: Custom-Creating Your Own Customized Recording Settings

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Advanced Recording CUSTOM - Creating your own customized recording settings You can customize the settings and save them for future use. The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) MENU LCD ADJUST DIS......OFF...

  • Page 39: Dis (Digital Image Stabilizer, Scl906/L907 Only)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL906/L907 only) The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand hold- ing the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

  • Page 40: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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.

  • Page 41: Blc

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. You will obtain a sharp picture after zooming out. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.

  • Page 42: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field.
  • Page 43 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( ) symbol will be displayed. STBY 0:00:00 3.

  • Page 44: Dse (Digital Special Effects) In Camera Mode

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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. There are several DSE modes.
  • Page 45 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) STBY X:XX:XX SEPIA 2. Press the DSE button, STROBE or SEPIA will be displayed. 3.

  • Page 46: Setting And Recording Date/Time

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 your tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder or LCD.
  • Page 47 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. CLOCK SETTING The month to be reset will blink. 12:00 AM JAN. 1, 2005 EXIT: MENU 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. CLOCK SETTING 12:00 AM FEB.

  • Page 48: Selecting And Recording A Title

    00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only. The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory. You can also select the language of the titles.
  • Page 49 00732M SCL901 SEA (20-45) 12/26/03 10:45 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select languages among ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/DEUTSCH/ ENGLISH [HAVING FUN] FRANÇAIS ITALIANO/ESPAÑOL/PYCCK»…. DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 7. Press ENTER. PYCCK»… Then, the title list will appear in the language you chose.

  • Page 50: Fade In And Out

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 STBY 1.

  • Page 51: Snap Shot (Scl906/L907 Only)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only) With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, allowing you to take single still pictures. The SNAP SHOT function operates in the CAMERA mode. 1.

  • Page 52: White Balance

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 48 ENGLISH 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 color quality of the image. AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

  • Page 53: Selecting Osd Language

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting OSD Language 1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. MENU The MENU list will appear. LCD ADJUST DIS......OFF D.ZOOM ....OFF WHITE BAL ..AUTO DISPLAY ....ON 2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button. LANGUAGE..ENGLISH WL REMOCON ..ON EXIT: MENU...

  • Page 54: Demonstration

    D/TITLE COLOR ..WHITE C.RESET ....0:00:00 DEMO ....OFF EXIT: MENU 4. Press ENTER to select ON. SAMSUNG Demonstration will start. 5. Set the power switch to OFF to end the Demonstration. DEMONSTRATION Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.

  • Page 55: Setting The Date/Title Color

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Color 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. MENU The MENU list will appear. LCD ADJUST DIS......OFF D.ZOOM ....OFF WHITE BAL ..AUTO...

  • Page 56: Lighting Techniques

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder, there are only two possible recording environments. You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter). You will be recording indoors (Video light recommended or required). The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.

  • Page 57: Playing Back A Tape

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape To view a tape that you have recorded. Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. There are two ways to see a tape; To watch with LCD: recommended for outdoor use. To watch with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use.
  • Page 58 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Notes: SCL901/L906/L907 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audio cable to input “L” of your TV or VCR. You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality of pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

  • Page 59: Various Functions In Player Mode

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) PLAY/STILL Press (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.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Lcd

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 56 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Adjusting the LCD The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of the page 26, except the power switch must be set to PLAYER mode. Setting the Speaker ON/OFF The speaker is turned ON/OFF by opening/closing the LCD.

  • Page 61: Multi Playback (Using A Pal60 System)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 57 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Multi Playback (using a PAL60 System) This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” format, allowing you to view it on a PAL TV which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.

  • Page 62: Usb Interface (Scl907 Only)

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 58 ENGLISH USB interface (SCL907 only) Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory 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.

  • Page 63: Installing Usb Media 2.0 Program

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 59 ENGLISH USB interface (SCL907 only) Installing USB Media 2.0 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 ®...
  • Page 64 ENGLISH USB interface (SCL907 only) 4. The window below displays the folder to install the program. The program is installed in the following folder. C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media 2.0 Click to change the folder. 5. Connect the camcorder to PC. 6. PC finds the new hardware and installs the driver automatically.
  • Page 65 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 61 ENGLISH USB interface (SCL907 only) 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) 3.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 62 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyecap 1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw counter-clockwise. 2. Pull the EYECAP out. 3.

  • Page 67: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 63 ENGLISH Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 64 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unneces- sary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that...

  • Page 69: Checking

    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. Your warranty, if applicable. Then contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution Check the battery pack (see page 19) or the AC power adapter.
  • Page 70 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 66 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution A vertical stripe appears The contrast between the subject and the background is too when you record a bright great for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the subject against a dark background bright to reduce the contrast or use the background (candle flame,...

  • Page 71: Moisture Condensation

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 67 ENGLISH Troubleshooting 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 72: Specifications

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 68 ENGLISH Specifications The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice. System SCL901/L906/L907 Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standard Usable cassette Hi8 or 8mm Tape speed...

  • Page 73: Index

    00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 69 ENGLISH Index - A - - E - ABROAD ..................63 EASY ....................33 AC POWER ADAPTER ..............18 EJECT ....................22 ADJUSTING..................26 ENTER ....................26 AF ....................36 EXTERNAL MIC ................68 AUDIO ....................53 AUTO FOCUSING ................36 - F - AUTO MODE ..................38 FADE IN ..................46...
  • Page 74 00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 70 ENGLISH Index - O - STANDBY..................18 START/STOP..................23 OPERATION MODE ..............13 STILL ....................55 OSD....................12 STOP ....................54 STROBE..................40 - P - SYSTEM..................68 S-VIDEO ..................54 PLAY....................54 PLAYER...................54 - T - PORTRAIT MODE................38 POWER CONSUMPTION.............68 TAPE COUNTER................13 POWER REQUIREMENT .............68 TAPE EJECT ..................22...

  • Page 75: Warranty(Sea Users Only)

    Warranty (SEA Users Only) SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
  • Page 76 00732M SCL901 SEA (1-19) 12/26/03 10:39 AM Page 100 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington N.J. 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www.samsungusa.com AD68-00732M...

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