Samsung SCL540 Spécifications

Video Camcorder8mmCOLOR LCDS C L 5 2 0 / L 5 3 0 / L 5 4 0 / L 5 5 0 ( N T S C )Owner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this in

10ENGLISH14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of ti

ENGLISH11NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovide

FeaturesENGLISH12Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.Snap Shot (SCL530/L540/L550 only)The Snap Shot function lets you reco

Front ViewENGLISH133. PLAY/STILL2. Edit (REW)1. Lens16. Remote Sensor12. POWER13. MF dial14. MF15. MIC6. TAPE EJECT7. EVF(CVF for SCL540)8. PIP(Z.

ENGLISH1417. MENU ON/OFF18. ENTER17. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30)MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERAand PLAYER mode.18. ENTER (see page 30)ENTER works in MENU mo

Rear ViewENGLISH1529. ZOOM40. BATTERY EJECT30. Cassette holder41. SNAPSHOT/D.ZOOM37. External MIC31. Hooks forshoulder strap32. AUDIO/VIDEO out29. ZOO

OSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISH16✤ The OSD on/off switch is operated by using the DISPLAY button.✤ The title and date/time functions can be operated ev

OSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISH17j. Time (see page 44)Indicates the time you are recording.k. Title (see page 46)Indicates the recorded title you have

Accessories Supplied with CamcorderENGLISH18Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder.Basic Accessories1. AC Pow

Remote Control (SCL530/L540/L550)ENGLISH19Description of Buttons1. Start/Stop (see page 27)2. Self Timer3. Still (see page 57)4. WIDE (see page 34)5

ENGLISH2Notices and Safety InstructionsFeatures...

ENGLISH201. Set power switch to CAMERAmode andLOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode.2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indica-tor is disp

ENGLISH21Shoulder Strap✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety.1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on

Connecting the Power SourceENGLISH22✤ There are two ways to connect power source.- Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording.- Using the

To use the Battery PackENGLISH23How long will the battery last for recording?✤ It depends how often it’s used in STANDBY mode.✤ How often zoom lens is

ENGLISH24Using the Battery PackNotes:✤ The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 0°C(32°F) and40°C(104°F). It should

ENGLISH25Battery Level Display✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.1. Fully charged2. 20~45% consum

Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteENGLISH26✤ There are several cassette types, depending on:- Color system used (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC).- Recordi

Making Your First RecordingENGLISH27Please make these preparations before recording. Did you connect a power source?(Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter

ENGLISH28b. To stop recording, press the redSTART/STOPbutton again. When Recording stops, STANDBY should bedisplayed on the LCD.When a cassette is loa

Hints for Stable Image RecordingENGLISH29 While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder cor-rectly. For stable recording, fix the LEN

ENGLISH3DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL530/L540/L550 only)...

Adjusting the LCDENGLISH30✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which allowsyou to view recording or

Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDERENGLISH319. Turn the MENU dial to adjust the LCD.10. Press ENTER. For further adjustment, repeat steps 7, 8, 9.11. P

Playing back a tape on the LCDENGLISH32✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.1. Hol

ENGLISH33Adjusting the LCD during PLAYThe LCD adjustment method in PLAYER mode is identical to step number 4 of page 30, except the powerswitch must b

Zooming In and OutENGLISH34✤ Zoom works in CAMERAmode only.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the pict

Digital ZoomENGLISH35shows the digital zoom areashows the optical zoom area440 xW T✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERAmode only.✤ Zooms more than 22x are p

Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL530/L540/L550)ENGLISH36✤ The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on page 35.1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode an

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL530/L540/L550 only)ENGLISH37✤ The DIS function works in CAMERAmode only.✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handsh

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)ENGLISH38✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERAmode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focu

I-BLC/BLC ENGLISH39I-BLC or BLC works in the CAMERA mode.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject is placed i

Notices regarding rotation of LCD screenENGLISH4Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended rotation may cause damage to the ins

PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)ENGLISH40✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter spe

ENGLISH41Setting the PROGRAM AE1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBYmode.(see page 22)2. Press the MENU ON/OFF but

DSE (Digital Special Effect) in CAMERA modeENGLISH42✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various speci

ENGLISH43Selecting an effect1.Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. (see page 22)2. Press the MENU ON/OFF butto

Setting and Recording the DATE/TIMEENGLISH44✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERAmode only.✤ You can record the date/time

ENGLISH457. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink.8. Turn the MENU dial to set the desired month.9. Press ENTER. The day to be reset will

Selecting and Recording a TitleENGLISH46✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERAmode only.✤ The TITLE feature allows you to select

ENGLISH476. Turn the MENU dial to select the appropriate language. You may select the following languages : ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RU

Fade In and Out48✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading i

PIP (Picture-In-Picture, SCL530/L540/L550 only)49✤ The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITALZOOM function by using asm

Notices regarding electronic viewfinderENGLISH51) Do not place the camcorder so that theviewfinder is pointing towards the sun.Direct sunlight can dam

Snap Shot(SCL530/L540/L550 only)50✤With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, allowing you to takesingle still p

51White Balance✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recordingcondition.✤ You may select the ap

✤ This function prevents the EVF from turning off even when the LCD is opened. You may use it in abright area when the LCD is difficult to view.1. Se

53Demonstration✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder sothat you may use them more easily.✤

54Lighting Techniques1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 26)2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of the tape you have recorded

55✤ To view a tape that you have recorded on.✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only.✤ There are two ways to see a tape; To watch with LCD: rec

56Notes: SCL520/L530/L540/L550 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereoaudio system, connect the audio cable to input “L”

57Various Functions in PLAYER modeTo view a STILL picture (Playback pause)- Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback.- To resume playback, press (P

58Adjusting the LCD✤ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of page 30, except the power switch must beset to PLAYER mode.✤ Setting EVF

59Setting the Remote Control(SCL530/L540/L550)✤ The REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF method in PLAYER mode is the same as the REMOTE CONTROLON/OFF method in CAME

Notices regarding the battery packENGLISH6✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.✤ To preserve battery power, keep you

60Cleaning the Video Heads✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visi

61Using Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system.✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following

62Troubleshooting✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the timeand expense of unnecessary cal

63Checking✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.✤ If these instructions do not allow

64SymptomA vertical stripe appears whenyou record a bright subjectagainst a dark background(candle flame, for example).The image quality on the LCDis

65Moisture Condensation✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense insidethe camcorder, on the sur

66✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.System SCL520/L530/L540/L550Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical

67- A -ABROAD...61AC POWER ADAPTER ...22ADJUSTING...

68- O -OPERATION MODE...17OSD...16- P -PI

69SAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective materialand workmanship.SEAfurther

Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCDENGLISH71) The LCD monitor is manufactured by using high precisiontechnology. However, there may be som

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8ENGLISHSafety InstructionsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER(ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE, REFER SERVICING

9ENGLISH9.VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it f