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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 101
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Digital Video Camcorder
SCD27/D29
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.
ELECTRONICS
US PATENT 4415844
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:32 AM Page 100 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE This symbol is intended to alert the us
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:32 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNAGROUNDING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or to provide some protection against voltage surges and buil
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:32 AM Page 102 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm o when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a. When the power-supply cord or plug is da
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:32 AM Page 103 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 22. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 23. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter protection against harmful interf
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 Features ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder .....................................................................................................
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Controlling Sound from the S
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture ........................................................................................................................................................................... 63 NITE PIX (0 lux recording)...........................................................................................................................................................................................64 POWER NIT
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick (STILL IMAGE)..................................................................................................................... 83 Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. 2 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 5. Record
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 7 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. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm l
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - 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 unnecessary
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such 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 near a window exposed t
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will flash for about five seconds when you set the power
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity 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. • USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer st
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord Basic Accessories (AD43-00070A) (AD44-00065A) (AD39-00076A) 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable 5. S-VIDEO cable 6. Instruction Book (AD39-00001A) (AC39-
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder 2. Lens 6. TFT LCD monitor 3. Video Light 4. Remote sensor 7. IR Light 1. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 32) 2. Lens 6. TFT LCD monitor 3. Video Light 7. IR(Infrared) Light 4. Remote sensor 13 13
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. PB zoom 3. EASY.Q 1. Function buttons 7. MENU button 8. MENU/VOL/MF dial 4. Mode switch 9 ENTER button 10. DC jack 5. V. light 11. DV jack 6. Display 12. Speaker 1. Function buttons 2. PB zoom 3. EASY.Q PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY 4. Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) - EASY MULTI. 5. V. light : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV 6. Display : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW 7. MENU but
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 11. SLOW SHUTTER 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 10. NITE PIX switch 9. USB jack 8. S-VIDEO jack 3. START/STOP button 7. Audio/Video jack 6. External MIC in 4. Power switch 5. Hook for handstrap 1. Zoom lever 7. Audio/Video jack 2. PHOTO button (see page 63) 8. S-VIDEO jack 3. START/STOP button 9. USB jack 4. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 10. NITE PIX switch 5. Hook for handstrap 11
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00659A SCD27/D29 SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:30 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 8. Memory Stick slot 7. Tripod receptacle 1. Battery Release 2. Lithium battery cover 3. Charging indicator 6. Focus adjust knob 4. Hook for shoulder strap 5. TAPE OPEN / EJECT 1. Battery Release 5. TAPE OPEN / EJECT 2. Lithium battery cover 6. Focus adjust knob 3. Charging indicator 7. Tripod receptacle 4. Hook for shoulder strap 8. Memory Stick slot 16 16
