Samsung SC-D907 Owner's Instruction Manual
Samsung SC-D907 Owner's Instruction Manual

Samsung SC-D907 Owner's Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
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.
SCD907
Videocámara digital
AF
CCD
LCD
Manual de instrucciones
Antes de emplear la cámara, lea
ELECTRONICS
detenidamente este manual de instrucciones
y consérvelo para consultas posteriores.
ESPAÑOL
ESPAÑOL
SCD907
Autofoco
Dispositivo acoplado
por carga
Visualización en cristal
líquido
AD68-00811D

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder SCD907 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. Videocámara digital SCD907 Autofoco Dispositivo acoplado por carga Visualización en cristal líquido Manual de instrucciones...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ... 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ...11 Features ... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ... 12 Front & Left View ... 13 Left side View ... 14 Right & Top View ... 15 Rear &...
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording...37 Use of various Functions ... 37 Setting menu items ... 37 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode... 38 Availability of functions in each mode ... 39 CLOCK SET ... 40 WL.
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Contents PHOTO Image Recording ... 72 Searching for a PHOTO picture ... 72 Various Recording Techniques ... 73 Playback ...74 Tape Playback ... 74 Playback on the LCD monitor ... 74 Playback on a TV monitor ... 74 Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ... 74 Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ...
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Recording images continuously...92 Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT... 92 Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ...93 Recording images to a Memory Stick ...93 Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ... 94 Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ...
  • Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD monitor Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder. 1.
  • Page 7: Notes Regarding Camcorder

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
  • Page 8: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH 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. If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against...
  • Page 9: Notes Regarding Electronic Viewfinder

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder so that the viewfinder points towards the sun.
  • Page 10 ENGLISH 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 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
  • Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E7 TYPE) 4.
  • Page 13: Front & Left View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Function buttons EASY REC SEARCH FADE MULTI DISP. 2. Ring Focus 3. Lens 4. Built-in FLASH 5. Handstrap ring 6. LED LIGHT 7. Remote sensor 8. Internal MIC 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA EASY Q...
  • Page 14: Left Side View

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. MENU button 2. MENU Selector 3. External MIC in 4. DC jack 5. Charging indicatior 1. MENU button 7. FLASH (CAMERA, M.REC) 2. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME) 8. MEMORY MIX (CAMERA) 3.
  • Page 15: Right & Top View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 3. Focus adjustment knob 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever (see page 49) 7. MF/AF (see page 66) 2. PHOTO button (see page 93) 8.
  • Page 16: Rear & Bottom View

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21) 2. Memory Stick slot (see page 87) 3. Battery Release 4. Tripod receptacle 5. TAPE EJECT (see page 27) Introducción a la videocámara Vistas posterior e inferior 2.
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB (FF) (REW) (PLAY) 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 10. Direction ( (see page 76) 2. START/STOP 11. F. ADV (see page 77) 3.
  • Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Camera And Player Modes)

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy Q mode (see pages 65) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 52) 4. Program AE (see page 46) 5.
  • Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec/M.play (Memory Stick) Modes)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 88) B. Image counter - Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E.
  • Page 20: Preparation

    ENGLISH 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. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.
  • Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation

    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 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Press the Zoom and START/STOP buttons without having to change the position of your hand.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Power Source

    ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.
  • Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.
  • Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD monitor, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.
  • Page 26: Battery Level Display

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤...
  • Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    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 tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door.
  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS COVER. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
  • Page 29: To Select The Camcorder Mode

    ENGLISH Basic Recording To select the CAMCORDER mode ✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position. CAMERA mode (TAPE record mode) 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.
  • Page 30: Selecting Osd Language

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 31: Record Search (Rec Search)

    ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
  • Page 32: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. Fix the LENS cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap ring. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD monitor ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) monitor, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...
  • Page 34: Using The Viewfinder

    ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. The BRIGHT SELECT setting switches between NORMAL/SUPER each time you push the MENU SELECTOR. Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. Available adjustment range for BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST is 00 ~ 35.
  • Page 35: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd Monitor

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD monitor ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2.
  • Page 36: Controlling Sound From The Speaker

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER and M.PLAY mode. When you use the LCD monitor for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER or M.PLAY mode.
  • Page 37: Advanced Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Setting the time CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control BEEP SOUND Play Various Sound Effects SHUTTER SOUND Sound Effects for the photo button USB CONNECT Setting the USB CONNECTION LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language...
  • Page 38: Set The Camcorder To Camera Or Player Mode And M.rec Or M.play Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality IMAGE SIZE Selecting Image Resolution MJPEG SIZE Selecting MJPEG Resolution CONTINUOUS SHOT Recording images continuosly PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a Memory Stick PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure Deleting Files DELETE Formatting the Memory Stick and...
  • Page 39: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Mode Operating PHOTO D.ZOOM Mode (TAPE) D.ZOOM ✕ ✕ PHOTO ✕ ✕ SLOW SHUTTER Digital Special Effects O : The requested function will work in this operating mode. ✕...
  • Page 40: Clock Set

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, 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. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 41: Wl. Remote

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 42: Beep Sound

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, 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. 1.
  • Page 43: Shutter Sound

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND ✤ You will only hear the SHUTTER SOUND when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Set the SHUTTER SOUND On/Off when using the DSC feature. 1. Set the camcorder to M.REC or PLAYER mode (see page 29). 2.
  • Page 44: Usb Connect

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording USB CONNECT ✤ Before connecting the camcorder to a PC or PRINTER with USB cable, USB CONNECT setting is required. ✤ The USB CONNECT function works in M.PLAY mode only. ✤ The USB CONNECT setting is automatically set to “COMPUTER”...
  • Page 45: Demonstration

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤...
  • Page 46: Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA 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. I AUTO mode ( Automatically balances the exposure between the subject and the background.
  • Page 47: Setting The Program Ae

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4.
  • Page 48: Wht. Balance (White Balance)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image color.
  • Page 49: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤...
  • Page 50: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Camera is capable of 10x optical zoom. ✤ Zooming more than 10x is performed digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.
  • Page 51: Eis (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ✤ The EIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: Recording with the zoom Recording a small object close-up Recording and walking at the same time...
  • Page 52: Dse(Digital Special Effects) Select

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
  • Page 53: Selecting An Digital Special Effect

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an Digital Special Effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4.
  • Page 54: Memory Mix

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording MEMORY MIX ✤ The MEMORY MIX function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving images you are recording. ✤ You can record the superimposed images on a tape. ✤...
  • Page 55: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Recording Superimposed images on a tape ✤ Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. ✤ Insert a Memory Stick with still images recorded into your camcorder. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
  • Page 56: Rec Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) mode. SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
  • Page 57: Audio Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.
  • Page 58: Wind Cut

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. When the wind cut is on, it is possible other low sounds will be eliminated along with the sound of the wind.
  • Page 59: Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear. 2.
  • Page 60: Tv Display

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording G TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD monitor and Viewfinder. ON: The OSD appears in the LCD monitor, Viewfinder and Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the...
  • Page 61: Using Quick Menu

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access menus and submenus.
  • Page 62: Setting The Quick Menu

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording F. WHT. BALANCE (see page 48) Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. G.
  • Page 63: Shutter Speed & Exposure

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.
  • Page 64: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
  • Page 65: Easy Q Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Q Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good quality video recordings. The EASY Q mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2.
  • Page 66: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    Auto Focusing ✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus. Manual Focusing ✤ In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
  • Page 67: Using The Built-In Flash

    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 109), whether they are night scenes, in doors or in other dark places.
  • Page 68: Blc (Back Light Compensation)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...
  • Page 69: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.
  • Page 70: Audio Dubbing

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤...
  • Page 71: Dubbed Audio Playback

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button in PLAYER mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu.
  • Page 72: Photo Image Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. If you do not wish to record, release the button. 3.
  • Page 73: Various Recording Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder.
  • Page 74: Playback

    ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD monitor ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD monitor when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤...
  • Page 75: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks

    ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi-AV cable. The yellow plug : Video The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono The red plug : Audio(R) 2.
  • Page 76: Various Functions While In Player Mode

    ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only. ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes.
  • Page 77: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame)

    ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) G Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. G To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤...
  • Page 78: Zero Memory

    ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you wish to return to.
  • Page 79: Pb Zoom

    ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode. (see page 29) 2. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback or still mode. 3.
  • Page 80: Recording In Player Mode

    ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. 2.
  • Page 81: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.
  • Page 82: Recording With A Dv Connection Cable

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Recording with a DV connection cable 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.
  • Page 83: Usb Interface

    ENGLISH USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer still images/movies from a MEMORY STICK to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤...
  • Page 84: Installing Dvc Media 7.0 Software

    ENGLISH USB interface Installing DVC Media 7.0 Software ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the software. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. Software installation 1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive. Installation selection screen appears in the monitor.
  • Page 85: Connecting To A Pc

    ENGLISH USB interface Connecting to a PC 1. Set the USB CONNECT to “COMPUTER”. (see page 44) 2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder.
  • Page 86: Digital Still Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images or moving images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MJPEG movie ✤ Viewing still images and MJPEG movie Single Slide show Multi display...
  • Page 87: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick

    Guarde las imágenes importantes aparte. Samsung no se hace responsable de los datos perdidos a causa del uso incorrecto. Si el cable USB está conectado a la videocámara, los botones...
  • Page 88: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MJPEG file format on the Memory Stick.
  • Page 89: Selecting The Image Quality

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the photo quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode.
  • Page 90: Selecting The Recording Image Size

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the recording image size ✤ Select the image size of still image to be recorded. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear 4.
  • Page 91: Selecting The Moving Picture Size

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture size 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
  • Page 92: Recording Images Continuously

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording images continuously ✤ You can record still images continuously. ✤ Select one of the three modes described below before recording. NORMAL( ) : Your camcorder records up to 2 still images in ✕ 1600 1200 size or 12 still images in ✕...
  • Page 93: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2.
  • Page 94: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to record multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the PHOTO COPY function.
  • Page 95: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. The still images date/time will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
  • Page 96: Mjpeg Recording

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MJPEG RECORDING ✤ The moving picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the Memory Stick. Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK. 1. Insert the MEMORY STICK into the slot on your camcorder.
  • Page 97 Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. The Memory Stick or its data maybe damaged. Moving images recorded on the Memory Stick may not play on other manufacturer's camcorders. The MJPEG file recorded by another camcorder may not play on this camcorder.
  • Page 98: Viewing Still Images/Moving Pictures

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can playback and view still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. Single images/Moving pictures Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.
  • Page 99: To View A Slide Show

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view a slide show 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) The last recorded still image/moving picture appears. 2. Press the S.SHOW button. All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 3.
  • Page 100: Marking Still Images For Printing

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking still images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print still images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. THIS FILE: You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 101: Printing Your Pictures - Using The Pictbridge (Direct Print)

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Your Pictures - Using the PictBridge (DIRECT PRINT) ✤ By connecting the camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold separately), you can send images from the MEMORY STICK directly to the printer. ✤ With the PictBridge support, you can control the printer directly through your camcorder in order to print out stored images.
  • Page 102: Printing Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Printing Images 1. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, select the still image that you want to print. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT THIS PHOTO and push the MENU SELECTOR. The print setting menu appear. If you do not want to print photo, press the MENU button.
  • Page 103: To Print The Date On The Image

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To print the date on the image ✤ Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE mode at submenu in DIRECT PRINT MODE and push the MENU SELECTOR. You can choose to print - the OFF, DATE, DATE&TIME. The default setting is OFF.
  • Page 104: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important still images/moving pictures from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all still images/moving pictures including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY. 2.
  • Page 105: Deleting Still Images/Moving Pictures

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ✤ You can erase the still images/moving pictures recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected still images/moving pictures, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. ✤...
  • Page 106: Deleting Images Using The Delete Button

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting images using the DELETE button 1. Set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode. (see page 29) 2. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image/moving picture that you want to delete. 3. Press the DEL (delete) button. 4.
  • Page 107: Formatting The Memory Stick And Setting The File Number

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Stick and setting the File Number Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all still images/moving pictures and options on the Memory Stick, including protected still images/moving pictures. ✤...
  • Page 108: Setting The File Number

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Setting the File Number ✤ The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. ✤ Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a Memory Stick is formatted, or so that they count up continuously. SERIES Numbering remains in order between Memory Sticks, so that the first file number assigned on a new Memory...
  • Page 109: Smart Shoe

    ENGLISH Smart Shoe Using the Smart Shoe ✤ You can use to attach an optional accessory to the camcorder’s Smart Shoe. ✤ The accessory is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. ✤ Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the accessory to the Smart Shoe.
  • Page 110 ENGLISH Smart Shoe VL-S1FL Video Light/Flash Attach the Video Light/Flash to a camcorder when recording in dark places. When recording a PHOTO, you can take natural- looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the Flash. ZM-EC1 Gun Zoom Mic This is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (Gun mode) or variable microphone (Zoom mode).
  • Page 111: Maintenance

    ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ Leaving the Lithium Ion Battery pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 112: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder

    Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette. If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local Samsung authorized service center. Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.
  • Page 113: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Informs that... slow the battery pack is almost discharged.
  • Page 115: Self Diagnosis Display In M.rec/M.play Mode

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that... MEMORY STICK! slow There is no Memory stick in the camcorder. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. NO STORED slow There are no images recorded IMAGE! on the Memory Stick.
  • Page 116 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
  • Page 117: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Model name: SCD907 System Video signal NTSC Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: approx. 18.81mm/s LP: approx. 12.56mm/s Tape recording time SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)
  • Page 118: Index

    ENGLISH INDEX - A - Accessories ... 12 DV ... 81 Assist light ... 64 Audio dubbing ... 70 EASY Q Mode ... 65 AUDIO MODE ... 57 EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) 51 AUDIO SELECT ... 71 EXPOSURE ... 63 AV IN/OUT ...
  • Page 119 ENGLISH INDEX - O - OSD ... 18, 19 Tape Protection ... 27 TV DISPLAY ... 60 - P - PC Connection... 81, 85 PHOTO copy ... 95 USB ... 83 PHOTO quality ... 89 PHOTO SEARCH ... 72 Viewfinder ... 34 PictBridge...
  • Page 120 Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com/pl Canada http://www.samsungcanada.com Panama http://www.samsung-panama.com Italia http://www.samsung.it Spain http://www.samsung.es VIDEOCÁMARA FABRICADA POR: ELECTRONICS *Página Web en Internet de Samsung Electronics United States http://www.samsungusa.com United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com/au Germany http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com/pl Canada http://www.samsungcanada.com...

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