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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
SCD33/D34/D39
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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00654B SCD30-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:58 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 user to th
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00654B SCD30-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:58 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-up co
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00654B SCD30-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:58 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 damaged.
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00654B SCD30-SAFETY 5/6/03 8:58 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 interference i
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Advanced Recording 35 Use of various Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 NITE PIX (0 lux recording)............................................................................................................................................................................................
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode .............................................................................................................................................................................
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob. LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 loca
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 CAM 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 batter
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 su
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. In this
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 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 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batteries (2EA) 3. AC Cord (CR2025, 2 EA) (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 7. View Finder 1. Lens 8. TFT LCD Monitor 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack 6. Internal MIC 1. Lens 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 2. Remote Sensor 6. Internal MIC 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 7. View Finder (see page 32) 4. External MIC in 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 13 13
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 89) 3. PB ZOOM (see page 75) 4. DISPLAY (see page 19) 1. Function buttons 5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. Function buttons 2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY 3. PB ZOOM : (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 62) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) 4. DISPLAY : (STOP) BLC (see page 61) - 5. Speaker : (R
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 8. Slow Shutter Button 2. PHOTO Button 3. VIDEO Light holder 9. NITE PIX Switch 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 5. MENU Button 6. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 11. Hook for hand strap 12. USB Jack 7. Lithium Battery Cover 13. DV Jack 14. EARPHONE Jack 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 8. Slow Shutter Button (see page 58) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 65) 9. NITE PIX Switch
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00654B SCD30-SEA (01~27) 5/6/03 8:50 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 2. Hook for shoulder strap 9. Memory Stick Slot 1. MENU Button 11. Battery Release 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch 7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack 10. Tripod receptacle 1. MENU Button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 2. Hook for shoulder strap 7. Charging indicator 3. CAM indicator 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 4. PLAYER indicator 9. Memory Stick Slot
