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START/
STOP PHOTO DISPLAY
SELF ZERO DATE/
TIMER MEMORY TIME
PHOTO
SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2
F.ADV
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Digital Video Camcorder
SCD86/D87
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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00516B SCD86/D87 -SAFETY 2/10/03 4:44 PM 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 user
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00516B SCD86/D87 -SAFETY 2/10/03 4:44 PM Page 101 ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 9. VENTILATION: 13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: 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 built-
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00516B SCD86/D87 -SAFETY 2/10/03 4:44 PM 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 damag
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00516B SCD86/D87 -SAFETY 2/10/03 4:44 PM Page 103 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. USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FCC certifie
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ...................................................................................................................... 11 Features ............................................................................................................
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Adjusting the Focus .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ................................................................................................................................................. 33 Adjusting the LCD
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ................................................................................................................................................. 64 Audio dubbing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Dubbing sound..
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................. 84 Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Selecting the CA
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM 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 90 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 90 4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front. 4 90
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:36 PM 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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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM 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 unnecessar
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM 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
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM 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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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM 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 s
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM 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. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries (2EA) (AD39-000
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 9. Viewfinder 1. Smart Shoe 8.TFT LCD monitor 2. Lens 7. EASY button 6. CUSTOM button 3. Internal MIC 4. IR light 5. Remote Sensor 1. Smart Shoe (SCD87 only) 6. CUSTOM button (see page 61) Accessory Shoe (SCD86 only) 7. EASY button (see page 60) 2. Lens 8. TFT LCD monitor 3. Internal MIC 9. Viewfinder (see page 32) 4. IR (Infrared) light 5. Remote sensor 13 13
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons REV FWD S.SHOW DELETE REC SEARCH FADE BLC DISPLAY 8. Mode switch 2. Speaker 7. MENU dial 6. ENTER button 3. DV IN/OUT 5. MENU button 4. DC jack 1. Function buttons 2. Speaker 3. DV IN/OUT M.PLAY PLAYER CAMERA 4. DC jack : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV 5. MENU button : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD 6. ENTER button :(PLAY/STILL)FADE SLIDE SHOW 7. MENU dial : (STOP) BLC DELETE 8. Mo
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 10. NITE PIX switch 9. External MIC in 8. Audio/Video jack 3. Power switch 7. USB jack 6. S-VIDEO jack 4. START/STOP button 5. Hook for handstrap 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 67) 3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 4. START/STOP button 5. Hook for handstrap 6. S-VIDEO jack 7. USB jack 8. Audio/Video jack 9. External MIC in 10.NITE PIX switch 15
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00516B SCD86/D87-SEA (01~27) 2/10/03 4:37 PM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 8. Memory Stick slot 7. Battery Release CHARGE 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 6. Focus adjust konb 4.Tripod receptacle 5.TAPE EJECT 3. Lithium battery cover 1. Charging indicator 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. Lithium battery cover 4. Tripod receptacle 5. TAPE EJECT 6. Focus adjust knob 7. Battery Release 8. Memory Stick slot 16 16
