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Video Camcorder
8ram
COLOR LCD
SCL810/L860/L870
Hi[] SCL810/L860/L870
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
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IENGLISHI Contents Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Descd ptions • Front View/Side View/Rear View .............................................................................................................................. 13, 14, 15 • OSD (On Screen Display._.........................................................................
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[ENGLISH 1 Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ................................................................................................................................................ 42 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ........................................................................................................................... 44 Setting and Recording DATE/TIME.....................................................................................
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions Please rotatethe LCDscreen carefullyas illustrated. 1) Unintendedrotationmay cause damageto the insideof the hinge that connectsthe LCD screento the Camcorder. 1) LCDscreenclosed. 2) 2) Standard recordingby using the LCDscreen. 3) Makinga recordingby looking at the LCDscreenfrom the top. 4) 4) Makinga recordingby looking at the LCDscreenfrom the front. 96 ° 5) 5) Makinga recordingwith the LCD screenclosed. •t, Donot let the LENSpoint towardthe sun. Dire
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 1) Do not placethe camcorderso that the viewfinderis pointingtowardsthe sun. X X Directsunlight candamagethe insideof the viewflnder,Be carefulwhen placingthe camcorderunder sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick upthe camcorderby the viewfinder, 3) Unintendedrotationmay causedamageto the viewflnder, 1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder, for example: • When you take the camcorder from cold temp
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions ÷ Make sure that the battery packis charged beforerecordingoutdoors, 4" Topreserve battery power,keep your camcorderturned off when you are not operatingit. ÷ Whenyour camcorder is in CAMERAmode, if it is left in STANDBYfor more than 5 minuteswithoutoperation, it will automaticallyturn offto protect against unexpectedbattery discharge. ÷ It is a good ideato usethe viewrinderinstead of the LCDwhen recordingfor a longtime becausethe LCD uses more battery
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 1) The LCDmonitor is manufacturedby using highprecisiontechnology. However,there maybe some tiny specks(red, blueor green in color) that appearon the LCD monitor.These specksare normal and do not affect the recorded picturein any way, 2) Whenusing the LCD monitoroutdoorsin direct sunlight, it may bedifficultto view.If this occurs, usethe viewfinder. 3) The LCDmonitor'sOSD is turned off when the LCD is placed in the forwarddirection, ÷ It is very importa
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IENGLISHI Notices and Safety Instructions ,_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninselated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may he of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR ,_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance instructions in the
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[ENGLISH 1 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 CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. grounded to provide some protection against voltage These openings must not be biockod or covered, surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the Nev
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 14. LIGHTNING: 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wail outlet and lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused refer servicingto qualified service personne{ under the for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and following conditions: disconnect the antenna or cable system. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, This will prevent damage to the
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[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instal_er's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that providesguidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground sha_lbe 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 certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or mod
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ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Yourcamcorderhas many featuresfor recordingand playing back, The Snap Shot function lets yourecord an object at a standstillfor a limitedtime in Camera mode,(see page 52) The PiPfunctionshowswherethe centerof theimageis whilerecordinginDig_alZoomof theCameramode,(seepage51) Wfen you recorda subjectwith the light sourcebehindthe subject or a subjectwith a light background, usethe BLC function.(see page 41) The DSE enablesyou to give a creativelook to your f
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[ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder 3. REC SEARCH _ (REW) 4. REC SEARCH _ (FF) 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT), 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 7. EVF 6.TAPE EJECT' 13. VIDEO LIGH1 I. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 72) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 26) Use when ejectingthe tape, 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 58) PLAY/ST_LLworks in PLAYER mode. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) LIGHT works in CAMERA mode. 8. MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode. 3. REC SEARCH _ (REW) REC SEARCH _ work
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IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder 24. BLC J ON/OFF 23, FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 20. SPEAKER 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 22. LCD Open -- 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21. Lithium Battery 14. MENU ON/OFF(see page 30) 19. DSE (seepage 44) MENUON/OFFworks in CAMERAand DSEworksin CAMERAand PLAYERmode, PLAYERmode. 20. SPEAKER (see page 60) 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 30) Speaker worksin PLAYERmode. ENTER worksin MENU mode. 21. Lithium Battery (see page 21) MF works in CAMERA mode. (see page 40) 16. UP
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[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 25. ZOOM 36. BATTERYEJECT 26. CASSETTE Compartment 27. Hooks for s 39. USB JACK (SCL870 only) 32. START/STOP 35. Batter (SCL860/L870 only) S Cap 38. Recharging Indicator 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 34) 33. External MIC (SCLS60/L870 only) (see page 72) 26. Cassette Compartment 34. DC Jack (see page 22) 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 21) 35. Battery Pack Compartment (see page 23) 36. BATTERY EJECT 28. AUDIONIDEO o
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[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder •t, Youcanturn the OSD on/off by setting the Displaymenuon/off. •t, The TITLE, DATE/TIME,EASY and CUSTOMfunctionscanbe operated evenafter the OSD is turned off, •t, The OSD is displayed in the viewfinderand the LCD monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 34) Indicates zoom position. b. DIS (SCL860/L870 only) bat r sq (see page 39) Indicates DIS is activated. C. Battery level (see page 25) Indicates the power left in the battery. d. Manual Focus (see page 40)
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[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder j. Time (see page 46 Indicates the tmmeyou are recording, k. Title (see page 48 Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene, I. Self diagnosis (see page 68 Displays different diagnostic indicatorsconcerning the camcorder's operation, m. DSE (Digital Special Effect see page 44 Indicates the DSE mode is activated. The operation modes are GHOST, STROBE, SEPIA, B&W, NEG. MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9(WIDE) and CINEMA. n. White Bala
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ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Make sure that the followingbasic accessoriesare "_. AC Power Adapter 2. AC cor_ 3. Battery Pack supplied with your camcorder, 1, AC PowerAdapter.(see page 22) 2, AC cord. (see page 22) AD44-00038A AD39-00028A AD43_O0065A 3, BatteryPack.(see page 23) 4. AUD]ON[DEO Cable 5. Shoulder Strap 6. Instruction Book 4, Audio/VideoCable.(see page 57) 5. Shoulderstrap,(see page 21) 6, InstructionBook. 7, RemoteControl,(see page 19) (SCL860/L870only) AD39-40200A AD63_
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[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1. Start!Stop (see page 27) 2. SettTimer 6-- 11 3. Still (see page 59) 4. WIDE(see page 34) _,_ _4 5 5. TELE(see page 34) 6. Display(see page 16) 8-- -- 12 9-- 7. _- (Play)(see page 58) 7-- 8. m-m- (FF) (see page 59) -- 10 9. <4 (REW)(see page 59) 10, • (Stop) (see page 58) 11, Counter Reset(see page 59) 12, Zero Return(see page 59) ÷ Youmust insert or replacethis battery when: - Youpurchasethecamcorder, - The remotecontroldoesn't work. ÷ Insert Lithium
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IENGLISHI Preparing 1, Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2, PressSelf Timer button until the appropriateindicator is displayedon the LCD: • WAIT-10S/SELF-30S • WAIT-10S/SELF-END 2 3, PressSTART/STOPbuttonto start the timer, f :After waitingfor 10 seconds,recordingstarts. 3 : If youhave selected SELF-30S,recording stopsautomatically after 30 seconds, [ :If youhave selected SELF-END,press START/STOPagain when youwish to stop recording, Note: Whenrecordingwith the timer, youcan press START/STOPbutto
