Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SL870 Samsung
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[ENGLISHI Video Camcorder 8ram COLOR LCD SCL810/L860/L870 Hi[] SCL810/L860/L870 Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
IENGLISHI Contents Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Descd ptions • Front View/Side View/Rear View .
[ENGLISH 1 Contents (continued) Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ................................................................................................................................................ 42 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode .
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended rotationmay cause damageto the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1) LCD screen closed. 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen.
Notices and Safety Instructions [ENGLISH 1 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointingtowards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewflnder,Be carefulwhen placing the camcorderunder sunlight or by a window.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors, 4" To preserve battery power,keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
Notices and Safety Instructions [ENGLISH 1 1) The LCD monitor is manufacturedby using high precision technology. However, there may be some tiny specks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor.
IENGLISHI Notices and Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 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.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions 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.
[ENGLISH 1 Notices and Safety Instructions NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instal_er's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guideli.
ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Yourcamcorder has many features for recording and playing back, The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mo.
Getting to Know Your Camcorder [ENGLISH] 3. REC SEARCH _ (REW) 2. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT), 6.TAPE EJECT' 13. VIDEO LIGH1 I. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 8. MIC 4. REC SEARCH _ (FF) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 7. EVF 10. LCD 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 72) 2.
IENGLISHI Getting to Know Your Camcorder 24. BLC 23, FADE 20. SPEAKER 22. LCD Open -- 21. Lithium Battery J ON/OFF 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.
Getting to Know Your Camcorder [ENGLISH 1 36. BATTERY EJECT 27. Hooks for s 25. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 32. START/STOP 35. Batter 38. Recharging Indicator 34. DC Jack 25. ZOOM (see page 34) 26. Cassette Compartment 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 21) 28.
[ENGLISH 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder • t, You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. • t, The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off, • t, The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor.
Getting to Know Your Camcorder [ENGLISH 1 j. Time (see page 46 Indicates the tmme you are recording, k. Title (see page 48 Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene, I. Self diagnosis (see page 68 Displays different diagnostic indicators concerning the camcorder's operation, m.
ENGLISH] Getting to Know Your Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder, 1, AC Power Adapter. (see page 22) 2, AC cord. (see page 22) 3, Battery Pack. (see page 23) 4, Audio/VideoCable. (see page 57) 5. Shoulder strap, (see page 21) 6, InstructionBook.
Getting to Know Your Camcorder [ENGLISH 1 1. Start!Stop (see page 27) 2. Sett Timer 3. Still (see page 59) 4. WIDE (see page 34) 5. TELE (see page 34) 6.
IENGLISHI Preparing 1, Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 2, Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayedon the LCD: • WAIT-10S/SELF-30S • WAIT-10S/SELF-END 2 3, Press START/STOP button to start the timer, f : After waitingfor 10 seconds, recording starts.
Preparing [ENGLISH] 4" The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety, 1, Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2, Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle.
[ENGLISH] Preparing • t, There are two ways to connect power source, Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording, Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording, 2 CAMERA 1, Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC cord, 2, Connect the AC cord to a wall socket.
Preparing [ENGLISH 1 • t, Depends on how often zoom is used in recording. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. 1, Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, 1 2, Connect the AC Power Adapter to.
ENGLISH 1 Preparing ¸II Model SCL810 SCL860/L870 _el LCD ON, LCD OFF, LCD ON, LCD OFF, Type _ EVF OFF EVF ON EVF OFF EVF ON SS-L110A Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately 90 minutes.
Preparing [ENGLISH 1 ÷ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack, 1. Fully charged 2. 10-40% consumed 3. 40-60% consumed 4.
IENGLISHI Preparing 4" There are several cassette types, depending on: Color system used Recording/playback time. HI8 ÷ Checkto see if the battery pack is in place or the AC adapter is connected. 1. Press the EJECT button, The compartment opens automatically.
Basic Recording [ENGLISH 1 Please make these preparations before recording. • Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) • Did you set the power switch to CAMERA position? .
ENGLISH 1 Basic Recording b. To stop recording, press the red START/STOP button again, When Recording stops, STANDBYshould be displayed on the LCD, [ • t, You can view a recorded picture with the REC SEARCH _, G function in STANDBY mode, REC SEARCH G allows you to reverse and REC SEARCH _ allows you to forward,for as long as you keep pressing.
Basic Recording [ENGLISH 1 • While recording, it is very important to hoed the camcorder correctly, • For stable recording, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap, (refer to figure) 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap, (see page 20) 2.
IENGLISHI Basic Recording 4" Yourcamcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which allows you to view recording or playback directly.
Basic Recording 9, Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD color setting. f0. Press ENTER. • For further adjustment, repeatsteps 7, 8, 9. 11. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting. Notes: • If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear.
IENGLISHI Basic Recording ÷ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor, ÷ Make sure that the battery pack is in place, 1, Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLAYER mode.
Basic Recording [ENGLISH 1 The LCD adjustment method in PLAYERmode is identical to step number 4 of page 30, except the powerswitch must be set to PLAYER.
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording ÷ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ÷ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the sub)ectin the picture.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 4, Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. 4, Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally, 4, The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the "T" side, 4, We recommendthat you use the DiS (SCL860/L870)feature with the DIGITALZOOM for picture stability.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording ÷ The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on page 35, 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. ZOOM. 4, Press ENTER, • The DIGITALZOOM setting will change, 5, Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end setting.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 ÷ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. • The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode, 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 22), 2.
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording • t, You can customizethe 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. 3, Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 ÷ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ÷ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
[ENGLISH] Advanced Recording • t, The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only. • t, In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focusfeature, as it enables you to concentrateon the creative side of your recording. • t, Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditionsthat make automatic focusing inadequate.
Advanced Recording 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. You will obtain a sharp picture after zooming out. [ ENGLISH 1 6. TO return to AF(Auto Focus),press the MF button again. MF icon will disappear. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode, BLC works in the CAMERA mode.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording 4. The PROGRAMAE function works in the CAMERA mode only. 4. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertureto suit different recording conditions, They give you creative controI over the depth of the field, 4.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode, 2. Press the PAE button, the ( _ ) symbol will be displayed, 3. Press the PAE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed, • No Display : Full Auto mode. Notes: • The £AE mode chosen will be recorded on the tape.
[ENGLISHI Advanced Recording The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects, 4" Se(ectthe appropriate digital effect for the type of picturethat you wish to record, 4, There are severalDSE modes.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 1, Set the powerswitch to CAMERA mode. 2, Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed, 3, Keep pressingthe DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording ÷ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only. ÷ You can record the date/time on your tapes, so you will know when it was made, The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewflnder or LCD.
Advanced Recording 7. Press ENTER. • The month to be reset will blink. [ ENGLISH 1 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. • The day to be reset will b{ink. 10. You can set the day. hour and minute followingthe same procedure used for setting the year and month.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording ÷ Selectingand recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA modeonly, ÷ The TITLE feature allows you to se{ect a preset tiUestored in the camcorder's memory. ÷ You can also select the languageof the tittes. • t, SeIecting a language is possible in CAMERA STANDBY mode only.
Advanced Recording 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language, • You may select languagesfrom ENGUSH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIANISPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. • Then, the titte fist in the language you chose witl appear. 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whicheverTITLE you desire, 9.
IENGLISHI Advanced Recording ÷ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ÷ You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence. 1, Before recording, hold down the FADE button, The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 • t, The PIP(Picture-in-Picture) feature works in combinationwith the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, superimposedscreen to show an image that is wider than the image being recorded. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what you are recording, The PiP function works in CAMERA mode on{y.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording ÷ With the SNAP SHOTfeature, your camcorder functions like a regular film camera, al{owing you to take singlestill pictures.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 • I. WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preservesthe uniquecolor of the object in any recording condition, • I. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCEmode to obtain good image color quality. AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
[ENGLISH 1 Advanced Recording + Demonstrationautomatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorderso that you may use them more easily.
Advanced Recording [ENGLISH 1 1. Set the powerswitch 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, 5.
IENGLISH] Advanced Recording 4. When you use your camcorder,there are only two possible recording environments, You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(NeutralDensity) filter), You will be recording indoors (Video light recommendedor required).
Playing back a Tape + To view a tape that you have recorded, + Ptaybackfunction works in PLAYER mode only. There are two ways to see a tape; • To watch with LCD: recommendedfor outdoor use.
[ENGLISHI Playing back a Tape Notes: • SCL810/L860/L870 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connectthe audio cable to input "IS of your TV or VCR. • You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have an S-VIDEO connector on your TV.
Playing back a Tape [ENGLISH 1 Press INI (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press INI (PLAY/STILL)button again. Note: Your camcorderwill 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, Press m-m- (FF) or <.
[ENGLISH] Playing back a Tape ÷ The LCD control in PLAYER mode is identical to step 3 of page 30, except the power switch must be set to PLAYER mode, + The speaker is turned ON/OFF by opening/closing the LCD. + The speaker ON/OFF sefting operates when the LCD is opened.
Playing back the Tape [ENGLISH 1 4, This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the "PAL60" format, allowing you to view it on a PALTV which has Vertical sync adjustmentcircuitry for 60Hz. "PAL60" is a special output signal format with which a PALTV can be used to view a tape recorded by an NTSC recorder.
ENGLISH 1 USB interface (SCL870 only) • _ YOU can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection.
USB interface (SCL870 only) [ENGLISH 1 Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance, This explanationis based on Windows®98SE OS.
IENGLISHI USB interface (SCL870 only) 4. The below window displays the folder to install the program, • Basically the program is installed in the following folder, C:ProgramfilesSamsungUSB Media 2.0 • Click to change the folder, 4, 5. Connect the camcorder to PC, 6.
USB interface (SCL870 only) [ENGLISH 1 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) 3. Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC. if the PC has no Line input jack, connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack.
IENGLISHI Maintenance • Releasing the Eyecap 1, Pull the VIEWFINDERup and then turn the screw counter-clockwise. 2. Pullthe EYECAP out, 3, Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower, • Reattachingthe Eyecap 4.
Using Your Camcorder Abroad [ENGLISH 1 Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system, Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: • You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V,50/60 Hz.
ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting 4" Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks.They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call slow the battery pack is almost Change it to a charged discharged one.
Troubleshooting [ENGLISH 1 + 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 probIem, take a note of: • The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.
[ENGLISH 1 Troubleshooting A vertical stripe appears when * The contrast between the subject and the backgroundis too great for the you recorda bright subject camcorderto operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the against a dark background contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording.
Troubleshooting [ENGLISH 1 ÷ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder,on the surface of the tape, or on the lens, In this con.
[ENGLISH] Specifications • I, These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice, Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system Video signa! NTSC color, EIA standard Usable cassette Hi8 or 8ram Tape speed SP: 14.
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ENGLISH 1 Index SNAP SHOT ........................................................................ 52 SPEAKER ............................................................................ 60 ND FILTER ...................................................
[ENGLISH 1 Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITEDWARRANTY SAMSUNG ElectronicsAmerica Inc, (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defectivematerial and workmanship.
THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. 400 VaUey Road, Suite 201, Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) *Samsung Electronics'Internet Home Page http:/h,vww.
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