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Video Camcorder

SCW80/W87
Hi
SCW80/W87
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit,
please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
8mm
Videocámara
8mm
Manual de instrucciones
del usuario
Antes de utilizar la
videocámara, lea
completamente el presente
ELECTRONICS
manual de instrucciones, y
consérvelo para futuras
consultas.
FRANÇAIS
SCW80/W87
Hi
SCW80/W87
AD68-00606C

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  • Page 1: Video Camcorder

    ENGLISH Video Camcorder SCW80/W87 SCW80/W87 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Videocámara SCW80/W87 Manual de instrucciones del usuario Antes de utilizar la videocámara, lea completamente el presente ELECTRONICS manual de instrucciones, y consérvelo para futuras...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Table of 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 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap...15 Lithium Battery Installation ...16 Connecting the Power Source ...17 To use the AC Power Adapter ...17...
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Table of Contents MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ...32 BLC ...33 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ...34 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ...36 Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ...38 Selecting and Recording a Title ...40 Fade In and Out ...42 White Balance ...43 Demonstration ...44 Setting the Date/Title Color ...45...

  • Page 4: Notices And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the cam- corder 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 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 opera- tion, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. (see page 15) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. Note: Do not carry the camcorder by the hand strap only.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for recording and play- ing 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 9: Front View/Side View/Rear View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 3. PLAY/STILL 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LENS 8. MIC 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 57) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) DATE/TIME works in 2. REC SEARCH CAMERA mode. (REW) (see page 38) REC SEARCH works...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 15. P.AE 17. BLC 18. FADE 16. DSE 11. BATTERY EJECT 15. PROGRAM AE (see page 34) 12. MENU ON/OFF PROGRAM AE (Auto (see page 31) Exposure) works in CAM- MENU ON/OFF works in ERA mode.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 32. D.ZOOM 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap 30. START/STOP 31. Battery pack compartment 23. ZOOM (see page 27) 30. START/STOP 24. Cassette Compartment (see page 22) 25. Hooks for Shoulder START/STOP works in Strap (see page 16) CAMERA mode.

  • Page 12: Osd (On Screen Display)

    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. a.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) Date (see page 38) ndicates the date of the recording. Time (see page 38) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 40) Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene.

  • Page 14: Accessories Supplied With The Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1. AC Power Adapter Basic Accessories 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 17) 2. AC cord. (see page 17) 3.

  • Page 15: Preparing

    ENGLISH Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 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 16: Lithium Battery Installation

    ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Source

    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 18: To Use The Battery Pack

    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. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2.

  • Page 19: Using The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Continuous recording time table based on model and battery type Model SCW80 Battery Type Approximately SB-L110A 150 minutes Approximately SB-L160 220 minutes Approximately SB-L320 430 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate.

  • Page 20: Battery Level Display

    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. 90%~95% consumed (change the battery) 6.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types, depending on: - Color system used - Recording/Playback time - Hi8 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected.

  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    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) Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position? Did you insert a cassette? (see page 21) Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened, STANDBY will not be displayed)
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Basic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STAND- BY 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 24: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    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 25: Playing Back A Tape On The Camcorder

    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 26: Viewing A Still Picture

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) button during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Effectuez un enregistrement simple Arrêt sur image Pendant la lecture, appuyez sur PLAY/STILL...

  • Page 27: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Basic 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...

  • Page 28: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Basic 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. Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is on. (see page 29) 3.
  • Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. The DIGITAL ZOOM will be dis- played on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. 3. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM button again.

  • Page 30: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH Basic 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. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following...

  • Page 31: Custom-Creating Your Own Customized Recording Settings

    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. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list.

  • Page 32: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    Auto Focusing The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch. If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode. Manual Focusing In the following situations you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

  • Page 33: Blc

    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. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.

  • Page 34: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    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. There are 6 automatic exposure modes.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( symbol will be displayed. 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. No Display : Full Auto mode. Notes: The screen status that is changed by the P.AE button will be recorded on the tape.

  • Page 36: Dse (Digital Special Effects) In Camera Mode

    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 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the DSE button, SEPIA will be displayed. 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed. 4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

  • Page 38: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    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 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink. 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. The day to be reset will blink. 10. You can set the year, hour and minute following the same procedure used for setting the year and month.

  • Page 40: Selecting And Recording A Title

    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. Selecting a Language and Setting a Title Selecting a language is possible in STANDBY in CAMERA mode only.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/ SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear. 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire.

  • Page 42: Fade In And Out

    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 spe- cial effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1.

  • Page 43: White Balance

    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 quality color of the image. - AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

  • Page 44: Demonstration

    3. Sélectionnez l’option DEMO à MENU l’aide du C.RESET ...0:00:00 DEMO ...OFF bouton UP/DOWN. EXIT: MENU 4. Appuyez sur ENTER pour sélec- SAMSUNG tionner ON. La démonstration commence. 5. Placez le commutateur principal sur OFF pour mettre fin à la DEMONSTRATION démonstration. Remarque: la fonction MENU ON/OFF n'est pas disponible en mode EASY ou REC.

  • Page 45: Setting The Date/Title Color

    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. The MENU list will appear. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR...WHITE. 4. Press ENTER. A list of available colors will appear.

  • Page 46: Lighting Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder, there are only two possi- ble 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 47: Playing Back A Tape

    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 48 ENGLISH Playing back a Tape Notes: SCW80/W87 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 the S-VIDEO connec- tor on your TV.

  • Page 49: Various Functions In Player Mode

    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. 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 50: Multi Playback (Using A Pal60 System)

    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 51: Maintenance

    ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyecup 1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw counter-clockwise. 2. Pull the EYECUP out. 3. Clean the EYECUP and the VIEWFIND- ER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower.

  • Page 52: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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 fol- lowing: Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 54: Checking

    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 prob- lem, take a note of: The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.
  • Page 55 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Explanation/Solution Symptom A mechanical fault might have occurred. You cannot operate any functions on the (see page 53) camcorder. A vertical stripe The contrast between the subject and appears when you the background is too great for the shoot a bright subject camcorder to operate normally.

  • Page 56: Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the cam- corder, 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 57: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System SCW80/W87 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 SP: 14.345 mm/sec Speed mode Record: SP only, Playback: SP only...

  • Page 58: Index

    ENGLISH Index - A - ABROAD ...52 EASY ...30 AC POWER ADAPTER ..17 EJECT ...21 AF ...32 AUDIO ...47 AUTO FOCUSING ...32 FADE IN ...42 AUTO MODE ...34 FADE OUT ...42 AUTO POWER OFF ...23 FF (FAST FORWARD)...49 FILTER DIAMETER ...57 - B - FOCAL LENGTH ...57 BATTERY...18...
  • Page 59 ENGLISH Index - O - OPERATION MODE ...13 TAPE COUNTER ...13 OSD ...12 TAPE EJECT ...21 TAPE END ...53 - P - TIME ...38 TITLE ...40 PLAY ...48 TROUBLESHOOTING ...54 PLAYER ...48 TV MONITOR ...46 PORTRAIT MODE ...34 POWER CONSUMPTION 56 POWER REQUIREMENT 56 POWER SWITCH ...17 VIDEO ...47...

  • Page 60: Warranty

    ENGLISH Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics Canada inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.
  • Page 61 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page 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 Panama http://www.samsung-panama.com Spain http://www.samsung.es CE CAMESCOPE EST DISTRIBUÉ PAR : ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’...

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