Samsung SCW61 Spécifications

Video Camcorder8mmSCW61/W62Owner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future r

Notices and Safety Instructions10ENGLISH14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended an

Notices and Safety Instructions11ENGLISHNOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Articl

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFeatures12ENGLISHYour camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.BLC BLC: Back Light Compensation.When y

Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront View13ENGLISH1. Lens (see page 61)2. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 27)REW works in PLAYER m

ENGLISHGetting to Know Your Camcorder1412. BATTERY EJECT13. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42)MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.14. ENTER (MF) (see

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear View15ENGLISH24. ZOOM (see page 32)25. Cassette Compartment26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 20)27. AUDIO/VIDE

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)ENGLISH16✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.✤ The TITLE, DATE/TIM

Getting to Know Your CamcorderOSD (On Screen Display)17ENGLISHj. Time (see page 42)Indicates the time you are recording.k. Title (see page 44)Indicate

Getting to Know Your CamcorderAccessories Supplied with the Camcorder18ENGLISHMake sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your ca

19ENGLISHPreparingAdjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapHand Strap✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.✤ The hand

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20ENGLISHPreparingShoulder Strap✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety.1. Insert each end of the strap into the

21ENGLISHPreparingConnecting the Power Source✤ There are two ways to connect power source.- Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording.- U

22ENGLISHPreparingTo use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for recording?✤ Depends on how often zoom lens is used in recording. Prepare a

23ENGLISHPreparingUsing the Battery Pack✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage.No

24ENGLISHPreparingBattery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.1. Fully charged2. 10~

25ENGLISHPreparingInserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ There are several cassette types, depending on:- Color system used - Recording/Playback time- Hi8

26ENGLISHBasic Recording Making your First RecordingPlease make these preparations before recording. Did you connect a power source?(Battery Pack or

27ENGLISHBasic Recording b. To stop recording, press the redSTART/STOP button again. When Recording stops, STANDBY should be displayed on the Viewfind

28ENGLISHBasic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable record

29ENGLISHBasic Recording Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder.✤ Make sure that the battery pac

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30ENGLISHBasic Recording Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the(PLAY/STILL) button again.

31ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Zooming In and Out✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the

32ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Digital Zoom✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.✤ Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally.✤ The picture quality d

33ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCW61/W62)1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. The DIG

Advanced Recording 34ENGLISHEASY Mode (for Beginners)✤ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. The EASY mode only operates i

Advanced Recording 35ENGLISHCUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings✤ You can customize the settings and save them for future use. The

36ENGLISHAdvanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ In most situations, it is better to us

37ENGLISHAdvanced Recording BLCBLC works in the CAMERA mode.Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:- The subject is plac

38ENGLISHAdvanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to

39ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the (

Notices and Safety InstructionsTaking care of the battery pack4ENGLISH✤ Do not let LENS point toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.(*CCD

40ENGLISHAdvanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by

ENGLISH41Advanced Recording Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)2. Press the DSE button, SEPIA wi

42ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only.✤ You can r

43ENGLISHAdvanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink.8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month.9. Press ENTER. The

44ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Selecting and Recording a Title✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only.✤ The TITLE feature a

45ENGLISHAdvanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ITALIAN

46ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Fade In and Out✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.✤ You can give your films a professional look by using specia

47ENGLISHAdvanced Recording White Balance✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condit

48ENGLISHAdvanced Recording ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them

49ENGLISHAdvanced Recording Lighting Techniques1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 25)2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding electronic viewfinder5ENGLISH1) Do not place the camcorder so that theviewfinder is pointing towards

50ENGLISHPlaying back a Tape✤ To view a tape that you have recorded.✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. To see with TV monitor: recommende

51ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeNotes: SCW61/W62 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to input “L” of y

52ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeVarious Functions in PLAYER modeTo view a STILL picture (Playback pause)- Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback.- To

Playing back a TapeMulti Playback (using the PAL60 System)53ENGLISH✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “PAL60” fo

54ENGLISHPlaying back a TapeDSE in PLAYER mode✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode,

55ENGLISHMaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.✤ When the playback pictures are

56ENGLISHUsing Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system.✤ Before using your c

57ENGLISHTroubleshootingTroubleshooting✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the timeand exp

58ENGLISHTroubleshooting Checking✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.✤ If these in

59ENGLISHTroubleshooting SymptomA vertical strip appears whenyou record a bright subjectagainst a dark background(candle flame, for example)The image

Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding the battery pack6ENGLISH✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.✤ To p

60ENGLISHTroubleshooting Moisture Condensation✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense insidet

61ENGLISHSpecifications✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.System SCW61/W62Recording system Video: 2 rotary head

62ENGLISHIndex- A -ABROAD...56AC POWER ADAPTER ...21AF ...

63ENGLISHIndex- O -OPERATION MODE ...17OSD ...16-

64ENGLISHWarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective materialand workmans

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Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices regarding the hand strap7ENGLISH✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically

Notices and Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions8ENGLISHCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEAB

Notices and Safety Instructions9ENGLISH9. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of t