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Samsung SCW97 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung SCW97 Owner's Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

Video Camcorder

8mm
SCW97
Hi
SCW97
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit,
please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
Videocámara
8mm
Hi
Manual de instrucciones
del usuario
Antes de utilizar la
videocámara, lea
completamente el presente
ELECTRONICS
manual de instrucciones, y
consérvelo para futuras
consultas.
FRANÇAIS
SCW97
SCW97
AD68-00761B

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  • Page 1: Video Camcorder

    ENGLISH Video Camcorder SCW97 SCW97 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Videocámara SCW97 Manual de instrucciones del usuario Antes de utilizar la videocámara, lea completamente el presente...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Making your First Recording ...22 Hints for Stable Image Recording ...24 Recording with Viewfinder ...24 Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ...24 Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER ...25 Viewing a Still Picture ...26 Picture Search ...26 Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ...27 Digital Zoom ...28...
  • Page 3 Various Functions in PLAYER mode ...50 DSE in PLAYER mode...50 Multi Playback (Using a PAL60 System) ...51 Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder ...52 Cleaning the Viewfinder ...52 Cleaning the Video Heads ...52 Storing the Camcorder ...52 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ... 53 Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display ...54...

  • Page 4: Notices And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack ✤ Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. ✤ The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty.
  • Page 5 Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. Notices regarding moisture condensation...
  • Page 6 ✤ To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. ✤ When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without opera- tion, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.
  • Page 7 It may damage the video heads. (see page 52) 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode ✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in STANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    (see page 30) Multi PLAYBACK (PAL60) PAL60 is a special output signal format with which a tape recorded on this camcorder (NTSC format) can be viewed on a PAL TV. Familiarisez-vous avec le caméscope Fonctionnalités Votre caméscope dispose de nombreuses fonctionnalités d’enregistrement et de lecture.

  • Page 9: Front View/Side View/Rear View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 3. PLAY/STILL 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LENS 8. MIC 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 58) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) DATE/TIME works in CAM- 2. REC SEARCH (REW) ERA mode. (see page 38)
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 15. P.AE 17. BLC 18. FADE 16. DSE 11. BATTERY EJECT 15. PROGRAM AE (see page 34) 12. MENU ON/OFF PROGRAM AE (Auto (see page 31) Exposure) works in MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA mode.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 32. D.ZOOM 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap 30. START/STOP 31. Battery pack compartment 23. ZOOM (see page 27) 30. START/STOP 24. Cassette Compartment (see page 22) 25. Hooks for Shoulder START/STOP works in Strap (see page 16) CAMERA mode.

  • Page 12: Osd (On Screen Display)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. ✤ The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) Date (see page 38) ndicates the date of the recording. Time (see page 38) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 40) Indicates the recorded title you have set.

  • Page 14: Accessories Supplied With The Camcorder

    9. S-VIDEO Cable 9. S-VIDEO Cable. (see page 49) Note: Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder, depending on the country in which it is purchased. Familiarisez-vous avec le caméscope Accessoires fournis avec votre caméscope Assurez-vous que les accessoires de base ci-après ont été...

  • Page 15: Preparing

    ✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for bet- ter recording. ✤ The hand strap enables you to: - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and the red Record button with- out having to change the position of your hand.

  • Page 16: Lithium Battery Installation

    AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Source

    Make sure that the image appears in the Viewfinder. Note: If the adapter is used next to a TV or the camcorder, it may cause the TV or camcorder to emit noise. Move the adapter away from the TV, camcorder or the antenna cable.

  • Page 18: To Use The Battery Pack

    On for a second and off for a second : Indicates there is an error. Reset the battery pack and DC cable. 5. If recharging is completed, separate the camcorder, AC power adapter, and battery pack. Even if the power is turned off, battery will be discharged.

  • Page 19: Using The Battery Pack

    ✤ Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). Réglage du caméscope Utilisation du bloc batterie Tableau des durées d'enregistrement selon le modèle et le type de batterie SCW97 Type de baterie SB-L110A SB-L160 SB-L320 ✤ Les durées d'enregistrement indiquées dans le tableau sont approximatives.

  • Page 20: Battery Level Display

    77°F(25°C). As environmental temperatures and conditions may be different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ There are several cassette types, depending on: - Color system used - Recording/Playback time - Hi8 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected.

  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for recording. (see page 20) We recommend that beginners, who are using the camcorder for the first time, switch the EASY mode on. (see page 30) a. To start recording, press the red START/STOP button.
  • Page 23 When Recording stops, STBY should be displayed on the Viewfinder. When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically. To use it again, push the red START/STOP button or set the power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

  • Page 24: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    For stable recording, fix the LENS Cover firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) Recording with the Viewfinder 1. Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap. (see page 15) 2. Place your right elbow against your side.

  • Page 25: Playing Back A Tape On The Camcorder

    To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button. Note: You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 48) Effectuez un enregistrement simple Lecture d’une cassette dans le viseur ✤...

  • Page 26: Viewing A Still Picture

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) button during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Effectuez un enregistrement simple Arrêt sur image Pendant la lecture, appuyez sur PLAY/STILL...

  • Page 27: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture For more professional looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. ✤...

  • Page 28: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Digital Zoom ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. ✤ The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2.
  • Page 29 Note: The D.ZOOM ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode. Effectuez un enregistrement simple Modèles SCW97 1. Placez le commutateur principal en position CAMERA. 2. Appuyez sur la touche D. Zoom D.ZOOM 3. Pour désactiver la fonction Zoom numérique, appuyez de nouveau sur la touche D.ZOOM.

  • Page 30: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run. The word “EASY” will appear on the EVF at the same time. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set.

  • Page 31: Custom-Creating Your Own Customized Recording Settings

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording CUSTOM - Creating your own customized recording settings ✤ You can customize the settings and save them for future use. The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list.

  • Page 32: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    ✤ In the following situations you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

  • Page 33: Blc

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. You will obtain a sharp picture after you zoom out. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.

  • Page 34: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field. ✤...
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( symbol will be displayed. 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. ➔ ➔...

  • Page 36: Dse (Digital Special Effects) In Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record. ✤...
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the DSE button, SEPIA will be displayed. 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed. 4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

  • Page 38: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can record the date/time on the tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder.
  • Page 39 4. Press the START/STOP button to record the DATE/TIME on your recording. Notes: If your date and time settings are not maintained in the camcorder, it means the installed LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged. (see page 16) You cannot conceal the recorded date or time during playback.

  • Page 40: Selecting And Recording A Title

    ✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only. ✤ The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory. ✤ You can also select the language of the titles. Selecting a Language and Setting a Title ✤...
  • Page 41 TITLE you desire. 9. Press ENTER. The selected title will appear on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will disappear. At the same, the camcorder will return to the menu mode. Recording a Title Note: Make sure that you have selected a TITLE.

  • Page 42: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your films a professional look by using spe- cial effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence.

  • Page 43: White Balance

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording White Balance ✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good color quality of the image. - AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Osd Language

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE 1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. The MENU list will appear. 2. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select languages among ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/ FRANÇAIS.

  • Page 45: Demonstration

    Advanced Recording Demonstration ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when tape is not in the camcoder.

  • Page 46: Setting The Date/Title Color

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Color 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. The MENU list will appear. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR...WHITE. 4. Press ENTER. A list of available colors will appear.

  • Page 47: Lighting Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Lighting Techniques ✤ When you use your camcorder, there are only two possi- ble recording environments. You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter). You will be recording indoors. ✤ The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.

  • Page 48: Playing Back A Tape

    The yellow plug: Video The white plug: Audio(L) Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack ✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
  • Page 49 If the tape reaches its end during playback, the tape will rewind automatically. Notes: The system are selected automatically, depending on the tape format. SCW97 can playback both Hi8 and 8mm tapes. This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback. Visionnez une cassette Remarques: Les modèles SCW97 possèdent un système audio...

  • Page 50: Various Functions In Player Mode

    (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear. To locate a scene (picture search)

  • Page 51: Multi Playback (Using A Pal60 System)

    Playing back a Tape Multi Playback (using a PAL60 System) ✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” format, allowing you to view it on a PAL TV which has Vertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilat- ed, dry and warm place. 3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes, such as in a car. 4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place.

  • Page 53: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    You can view your recording on the Viewfinder. However, to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the televi- sion or VCR must be NTSC: SCW97- compatible and have the appropriate audio/video jacks. ✜ PAL-compatible area...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    TAPE! the camcorder. slow the tape is protected If you want to PRO- from recording. TECTION! D.EMG slow the camcorder has C.EMG some mechanical R.EMG fault. L.EMG slow moisture condensation see page 57. has formed in the camcorder.

  • Page 55: Checking

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Checking ✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solve the prob- lem, take a note of: The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.
  • Page 56 A vertical stripe appears when you shoot a bright and the background is too great for subject against a dark the camcorder to operate normally. background. (candle Make the background bright to flame, for example) reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting.

  • Page 57: Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the cam- corder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    ✕ Dimension (W Weight 690 g Spécifications techniques ✤ L’apparence extérieure et les spécifications techniques de l’appareil peuvent être modifiées sans avis préalable. Système SCW97 Système d’enregistrement Signal vidéo Cassette Vitesse de bande Mode de vitesse Durée d’enregistrement Durée d’avance rapide/ rembobinage Dispositif d’image...

  • Page 59: Index

    ENGLISH Index - A - ABROAD...53 EASY ...30 AC POWER ADAPTER ...17 EJECT...21 AF ...32 AUDIO...48 AUTO FOCUSING ...32 FADE IN ...42 AUTO MODE ...34 FADE OUT ...42 AUTO POWER OFF ...23 FF (FAST FORWARD) ...50 FILTER DIAMETER ...58 - B - FOCAL LENGTH ...58 BATTERY ...18 BATTERY LEVEL ...20...
  • Page 60 ENGLISH Index - O - OPERATION MODE ...13 TAPE COUNTER ...13 OSD ...12 TAPE EJECT ...21 TAPE END ...54 - P - TIME ...38 TITLE ...40 PLAY...49 TROUBLESHOOTING...55 PLAYER ...49 TV MONITOR...47 PORTRAIT MODE ...34 POWER CONSUMPTION ...57 POWER REQUIREMENT ...57 POWER SWITCH ...17 VIDEO...48 PROGRAM AE ...34...

  • Page 61: Warranty

    ENGLISH Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics Canada inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.
  • Page 62 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United States http://www.samsungusa.com United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl Canada http://www.samsungcanada.com Panama http://www.samsung-panama.com Spain http://www.samsung.es CE CAMESCOPE EST DISTRIBUÉ PAR : ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’...

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