Samsung SCM51 Manual del propietario

Video Camcorder

8mm

SCM51/M52/M53

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read

this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

SCM51/M52/M53

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Contents

Notices and Safety Instructions

Features........................................................................................................................................................12

Descriptions

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Front View/Side View/Rear View..............................................................................................13, 14, 15

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OSD (On Screen Display) ...................................................................................................................16

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder...................................................................................................18

Remote Control.............................................................................................................................................19

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Self Timer Recording............................................................................................................................19

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap..............................................................................................20

Lithium Battery Installation............................................................................................................................21

Connecting the Power Source......................................................................................................................22

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To use the AC Power Adapter..............................................................................................................22

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To use the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................23

Using the Battery Pack.................................................................................................................................24

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Continuous Recording time table.........................................................................................................24

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Battery Level Display............................................................................................................................25

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ................................................................................................................26

Preparing

Making your First Recording.........................................................................................................................27

Hints for Stable Image Recording ................................................................................................................29

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Recording with Viewfinder....................................................................................................................29

Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER...........................................................................................................29

Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER...................................................................................................30

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Viewing a Still Picture...........................................................................................................................31

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Picture Search......................................................................................................................................31

Zooming In and Out......................................................................................................................................32

Digital Zoom..................................................................................................................................................33

Basic Recording

Advanced Recording

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Contents (continued)

Specifications

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Index

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Warranty

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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCM53 only)..................................................................................................35

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)..............................................................................................................36

BLC...............................................................................................................................................................37

Program AE (Automatic Exposure)...............................................................................................................38

DSE (Digital Special Effect) in CAMERA mode............................................................................................40

Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME........................................................................................................42

Selecting and Recording a Title....................................................................................................................44

Fade In and Out............................................................................................................................................46

PIP................................................................................................................................................................47

Snap Shot.....................................................................................................................................................48

White Balance...............................................................................................................................................49

Setting the Remote Control...........................................................................................................................50

Demonstration...............................................................................................................................................51

Lighting Techniques......................................................................................................................................52

Troubleshooting

To watch with TV monitor..............................................................................................................................53

Various Functions in PLAYER mode.............................................................................................................55

Setting the Remote Control...........................................................................................................................56

DSE in PLAYER mode..................................................................................................................................56

Playing back a Tape

Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder................................................................................................56

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Cleaning the Viewfinder ......................................................................................................................56

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Cleaning the Video Heads ...................................................................................................................57

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Storing the Camcorder.........................................................................................................................57

Self Diagnosis Display .................................................................................................................................59

Moisture Condensation.................................................................................................................................62

Maintenance

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

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Notices and Safety Instructions

Taking care of the battery pack

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✤Do not let LENS point toward the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.

(*CCD: Charge Coupled Device)

Notices regarding the LENS

✤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.

Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding electronic viewfinder

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1) Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a

window.

2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the

viewfinder.

3) Unintended rotation may cause damage

to the viewfinder.

12 3

1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensa-

tion to form inside the camcorder.

for example:

■When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to

warm temperature inside during the winter.

■When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot

temperature outside during the summer.

2) If the “DEW” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder

in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and

the battery removed.

3) If the “DEW” protection feature is activated unexpectedly, and you

want to override it, detach, then reinstall the battery pack and

lithium battery.

Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared com-

pletely. (see page 62)

Notices regarding moisture condensation

DEW

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding the battery pack

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✤Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors.

✤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 5~7 minutes without

operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.

✤Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.

Dropping the battery pack might damage it.

✤When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

The batteries have to be dealt as chemical waste.

Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swal-

lowed, consult a doctor immediately.

✤The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents memory; even if the battery

pack or AC power adapter is removed.

✤The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of

installation.

✤When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds

when you set the power switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.

(see page 21)

Notices regarding the Lithium battery

*When the lithium battery

becomes weak or dead please

contact your local dealer. The

batteries have to be dealt with

as chemical waste.

WARNING:

LITHIUM BATTERY MUSTBE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Notices and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding the hand strap

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✤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 5~7 minutes.

5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode

✤It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better

recording. (see page 20)

✤Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly,

the buckle may be damaged.

Note: Do not carry the camcorder by the handstrap only.

✤To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures,

if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads

with a dry type cassette cleaner.

✤Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 57)

Notices regarding video head cleaning

Notices and Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER(OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or

electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance instructions in the

literature accompanying this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS:

All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the CAMCORDER is operated.

2.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:

The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS:

All warnings on the CAMCORDER and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

All operating and maintenance instructions should

be followed.

5.CLEANING:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a dry cloth used for dusting cabinets.

6. ATTACHMENTS:

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

CAMCORDER product manufacturer as they may be

hazardous.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE:

Do not use this CAMCORDER near water;

for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming

pool or lake.

8. ACCESSORIES:

Do not place this CAMCORDER on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table.

The CAMCORDER may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with

the CAMCORDER. Any mounting of the unit should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions and

should use a mounting accessory recommended

by the manufacturer.

A. An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces

may cause the appliance and cart combination to

overturn.

PORTABLE CARTWARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

Notices and Safety Instructions

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9.VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of

the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug,

or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat

This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s

instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply at

your home, consult your appliance dealer or local

power company.

ACAMCORDER is intended to be operated from

battery power, or other sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a

polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having

one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding

type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,

try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,

contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cordsor plugs, convenient receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the unit.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable

system is grounded to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges,

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

and supporting structure, grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding to conductors, location of antenna-

discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes and requirements for the grounding

electrode.

See figure below.

Notices and Safety Instructions

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14. LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during

a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

system.

This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due

to lightning and power-line surges.

15. POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located

in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits where it can fall into

such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching

such power lines or circuits as contact with them

might be fatal.

16. OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords

as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this

CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out a part

that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquids of any kind onto the

CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit

and have it checked by a technician before use.

18. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER

yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have

fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions, adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the CAMCORDER to its normal

operation.

e.If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a

need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer and having the

same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks to determine that

the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

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