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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
SCD903
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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00792B SCD903 USA-SAFETY 5/14/04 10:44 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 use
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00792B SCD903 USA-SAFETY 5/14/04 10:44 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 built
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00792B SCD903 USA-SAFETY 5/14/04 10:44 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 or 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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00792B SCD903 USA-SAFETY 5/14/04 10:44 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 interfe
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features ...................................................................................................
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Use of various Functions
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Dubbed Audio Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68 PHOTO Image Recording .....................................................................................................................................................................
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Selecting the recording image size................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85 Selecting the moving picture size.......................................................................................................................................................
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 6 ENGLISH 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 A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob. LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen fro
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 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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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 8 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 unneces
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 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 to
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM 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. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to O
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 11 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 P
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 12 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 3. AC cord (AA-E8 TYPE) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord AD43-00128A AD44-00090A AD39-00076A 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 6. Lithium batteries 5. Instruc
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. Viewfinder 1. Lens 6. EASY Q button 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. Built-in Flash 3. Remote sensor 4. Internal MIC 1. Lens 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 2. Built-in Flash (see page 53) 6. EASY Q button (see page 63) 3. Remote sensor 7. TFT LCD monitor 4. Internal MIC 13 13
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. Function buttons REC SEARCH FADE BLC EASY MULTI DISP. REV FWD 2. Speaker 7. MENU button 3. MEMORY MIX/S.SHOW 8. MENU Selector 4. DISPLAY (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 5. Mode switch 9. External MIC in 10. Audio/Video jack 11. DC jack 6. S-VIDEO jack 1. Function buttons 2. Speaker PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY 3. MEMORY MIX (CAMERA) (see page 51) - EASY MULTI DISP. /S.SHOW (M.PLAY) (see page 95) : (R
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 6. Slow shutter 3. Focus adjustment knob 7. DV jack 8. USB jack 4. START/STOP button 9. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch 1. Zoom lever 6. Slow shutter (see page 62) 2. PHOTO button (see page 69) 7. DV jack (see page 76) 3. Focus adjustment knob (see page 33) 8. USB jack (see page 78) 4. START/STOP button 9. Hook for handstrap 5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLA
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00792B SCD903 USA (01~27) 5/14/04 10:44 AM Page 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 3. Memory Stick slot 4. Battery Release 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover 2. Charging indicator 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21) 4. Battery Release 2. Charging indicator (see page 24) 5. Tripod receptacle 3. Memory Stick slot (see page 82) 6. TAPE EJECT 16 16
