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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
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Video Camcorder SCW71/W73 SCW71/W73 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read ELECTRONICS this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features .....................................12 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View ........................13, 14, 15 OSD (On Screen Display) ............................16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder.........................18 Preparing Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps...........................19 Lithium Battery Installation ..............................20 Connecting the Power Source ............................21 To use the AC Power Adapter............................21...
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. (see page 19) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged.
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and servicing to qualified service personnel under the disconnect the antenna or cable system.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. BLC: Back Light Compensation. When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BLC function.

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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 3. PLAY/STILL 7. EVF (CVF for SCW73) 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LENS 8. MIC 9.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 11. BATTERY EJECT 15. P.AE 12. MENU ON/OFF 17. BLC 18. FADE 13. ENTER (MF) 14. UP/DOWN Dial 16. DSE 19. DC Jack 20. Recharging Indicator 21.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 23. ZOOM 32. D.ZOOM 24. Cassette 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap Compartment 26. AUDIO/VIDEO out 30. START/STOP 31. Battery pack compartment 28. Hand Strap 27. LENS cap 29.

  • Page 16: Osd (On Screen Display)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 monitor.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) 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. Self diagnosis (see page 58) Displays different diagnostic indicators concerning the camcorder's operation.

  • Page 18: Accessories Supplied With The Camcorder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 19: Preparing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Preparing Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps Hand Strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. The hand strap enables you to: - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand.

  • Page 20: Lithium Battery Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Source

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 CAMERA 1.

  • Page 22: To Use The Battery Pack

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Preparing 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.

  • Page 23: Using The Battery Pack

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on model and battery type Model SCW71 SCW73 Battery Type Approximately Approximately SB-L110A 150 minutes 150 minutes Approximately Approximately SB-L160 220 minutes 220 minutes Approximately Approximately...

  • Page 24: Battery Level Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Preparing Battery Level Display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 10~45% consumed 3. 45~70% consumed 4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5.

  • Page 25: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 TAPE EJECT AC adapter is connected.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 25) Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened,...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Basic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button STBY again. Y:YY:YY When Recording stops, STANDBY should be displayed on the Viewfinder. 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.

  • Page 28: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Basic Recording 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.

  • Page 30: Viewing A Still Picture

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Basic Recording Viewing a Still Picture PLAY/STILL 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.

  • Page 31: Advanced Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs: Gradual zoom (9~12 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE) High-Speed zoom (3~6 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. D.ZOOM 2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. 3.

  • Page 34: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. 2.

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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. MENU 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. DISPLAY ....ON WHITE BAL.

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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 37: Blc

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 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)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. STBY 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( ) symbol will be displayed. 0:00:00 JAN. 31, 2002 3.

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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 8 DSE modes.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. STBY X:XX:XX SEPIA 2. Press the DSE button, SEPIA will be displayed. 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed.

  • Page 42: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 44: Selecting And Recording A Title

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ENGLISH [HAVING FUN] You may select from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ FRENCH GERMAN GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN 7. Press ENTER. Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear. 8.

  • Page 46: Fade In And Out

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 image color quality. AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

  • Page 48: Demonstration

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

  • Page 49: Setting The Date/Title Color

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Color 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. MENU DISPLAY ....ON The MENU list will appear. WHITE BAL..AUTO CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET...

  • Page 50: Lighting Techniques

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.

  • Page 51: Playing Back A Tape

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Playing back a Tape To view a tape that you have recorded. Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. To see with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. To watch with TV monitor It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Notes: 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. PLAY/STILL 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 54: Multi Playback (Using The Pal60 System)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Multi Playback (using the 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. - “PAL60”...

  • Page 55: Dse In Player Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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. Please refer to pages 40 and 41.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Video Heads

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. Normal Picture b, c.

  • Page 57: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the power used.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change it to a charged one.

  • Page 59: Checking

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 62: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Specifications These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System SCW71/W73 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 63: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Index - A - - E - ABROAD ..............57 EASY................34 AC POWER ADAPTER..........21 EJECT..............25 AF................36 ENTER ..............33 AUDIO..............51 AUTO FOCUSING ..........36 - F - AUTO MODE ............38 FADE IN ..............46 AUTO POWER OFF ..........27 FADE OUT ...............46 FF (FAST FORWARD) ..........53 - B -...
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ENGLISH Index - O - - T - OPERATION MODE..........17 TAPE COUNTER ............17 OSD................16 TAPE EJECT .............25 TAPE END..............58 - P - TIME ................42 TITLE.................44 PLAY................52 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........59 PLAYER..............52 TV MONITOR ............51 PORTRAIT MODE.............38 POWER CONSUMPTION.........62 POWER REQUIREMENT .........62 - V -...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    Warranty 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 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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