Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto SCW71/W73 del fabbricante Samsung
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V ideo Camcorder 8mm SCW71/W73 Owner ’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH 2 Contents Notices and Safety Instructions Features .............................................................................................................................................................................12 Descriptions ■ Front View/Side V iew/Rear View .
3 ENGLISH Contents (continued) Specifications ........................................................................................................... 62 Index ........................................................................................
Notices and Safety Instructions T aking care of the battery pack 4 ENGLISH ✤ Do not let the 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.
ENGLISH 5 Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder 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 .
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack 6 ENGLISH ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before recording outdoors. ✤ T o preserve battery power , keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the hand strap ENGLISH ✤ T o protect against tape and head-drum wear , your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in ST ANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes. 5 minutes off timer in ST ANDBY mode ✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording.
Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ENGLISH 8 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH 9. VENTILA TION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.
Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH 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.
Notices and Safety Instructions ENGLISH NOTE TO CA TV SYSTEM INST ALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer ’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelin.
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der Features ENGLISH Y our camcorder has many features for recording and playing back. BLC ■ BLC: Back Light Compensation. When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BLC function.
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der Front V iew ENGLISH 1. Lens (see page 62) 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in ST ANDBY mode. (see page 27) REW works in PLA YER mode. (see page 53) 3. PLA Y/STILL PLA Y/STILL works in PLA YER mode. (see page 52) 4.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcor der 1 1. BA TTERY EJECT 12. MENU ON/OFF (see page 42) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLA YER mode. 13. ENTER (MF) (see page 42) ENTER works in MENU mode. MF works in CAMERA mode. 14. UP/DOWN dial (see page 42) UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode.
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der Rear V iew ENGLISH 23. ZOOM (see page 32) 24. Cassette Compartment 25. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 19) 26. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 51) 27. LENS cap 28. Hand Strap (see page 19) 29. POWER Switch (see page 22) - CAMERA : Select to record.
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH ✤ Y ou can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/of f. ✤ The TITLE, DA TE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. ✤ The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor .
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH j. Time (see page 42) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the recorded title you have set. It is superimposed on the scene. l. Self diagnosis (see page 58) Displays different diagnostic indicators concerning the camcorder's operation.
Getting to Know Y our Camcor der Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ENGLISH Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder . Basic Accessories 1. AC Power Adapter . (see page 21) 2. AC cord. (see page 21) 3. Battery Pack.
ENGLISH Pr eparing Adjusting the Hand and Shoulder Straps Hand Strap ✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better recording. ✤ The hand strap enables you to: - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand.
ENGLISH Pr eparing ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the 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 the time of installation.
ENGLISH Pr eparing Connecting the Power Source ✤ 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. T o use the AC Power Adapter 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC cord.
ENGLISH Pr eparing T o use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? ✤ Depends on how often zoom lens is used in recording. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder .
23 ENGLISH Pr eparing Using the Battery Pack ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage. Notes: ✤ The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 32°F( 0° C) and 104°F(40 ° C).
24 ENGLISH Pr eparing Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 10~45% consumed 3. 45~70% consumed 4. 70~90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 90~95% consumed (change the battery) 6.
25 ENGLISH Pr eparing 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.
26 ENGLISH Basic Recor ding Making your First Recording Please make these preparations before recording. ■ Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) ■ Did you set the powe.
27 ENGLISH Basic Recor ding b. T o stop recording, press the red ST AR T/STOP button again. When Recording stops, ST ANDBY should be displayed on the Viewfinder . When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in ST ANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically .
28 ENGLISH Basic Recor ding Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly . ■ For stable recording, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) Recording with the Viewfinder 1.
29 ENGLISH Basic Recor ding Playing back a tape on the CAMCORDER ✤ Y ou can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder . ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLA YER mode.
30 ENGLISH Basic Recor ding Viewing a Still Picture ■ Press (PLA Y/STILL) button during playback. ■ T o resume playback, press the (PLA Y/STILL) button again. Picture Search ■ Keep pressing (FF) or (REW) button during playback. ■ T o resume normal playback, release the button.
31 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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 .
32 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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.
33 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding Setting the DIGIT AL ZOOM ON/OFF 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press D. ZOOM ON/OFF button. ■ The DIGIT AL ZOOM indicators will be displayed on the screen, and DIGIT AL ZOOM function will operate. 3. T o deactivate DIGIT AL ZOOM function, press the D.
Advanced Recor ding 34 ENGLISH EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.
Advanced Recor ding 35 ENGLISH CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings ✤ Y ou 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.
✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.
37 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding BLC BLC works in the CAMERA mode. Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is placed in front of a window . - The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish their features.
38 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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 dif ferent recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field.
39 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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. ( ➔➔➔➔ ) ■ No Display : Full Auto mode.
40 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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 ST ART/STOP button to start recording.
42 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding Setting and Recording the DA TE/TIME ✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou 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 .
43 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 7. Press ENTER. ■ The month to be reset will blink. 8. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. ■ The day to be reset will blink. 10. Y ou can set the year , hour and minute following the same procedure used for setting the year and month.
44 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 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 . ✤ Y ou can also select the language of the titles.
45 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding 6. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ Y ou may select from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/IT ALIAN/SP ANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear . 8.
46 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding Fade In and Out ✤ The F ADE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou 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. T o Start Recording 1.
47 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding White Balance ✤ WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique color of the object in any recording condition. ✤ Y ou may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good image color quality .
48 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding ✤ 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 .
49 ENGLISH 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear . 3. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOR.......WHITE. 4. Press ENTER. ■ A list of available colors will appear . 5. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate color .
50 ENGLISH Advanced Recor ding Lighting T echniques 1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 25) 2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of the tape you have recorded, push the red tab on the cassette. 3. Set the POWER switch to OFF . 4.
51 ENGLISH Playing back a T ape ✤ T o view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works in PLA YER mode only . ■ T o see with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. ✤ It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. ✤ T o play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system.
52 ENGLISH Playing back a T ape Notes: ■ SCW71/W73 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to input “L” of your TV or VCR. ■ Y ou can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have on S-VIDEO connector on your TV .
53 ENGLISH Playing back a T ape V arious Functions in PLA YER mode T o view a STILL picture (Playback pause) - Press (PLA Y/STILL) button during playback.
54 ENGLISH Playing back a T ape Multi Playback (using the P AL60 System) ✤ This Camcorder can convert an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “P AL60” format, allowing you to view it on a P AL TV which has V ertical sync adjustment circuitry for 60Hz.
55 ENGLISH Playing back a T ape DSE in PLA YER mode ✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLA YER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLA YER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 40 and 41.
56 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads ✤ T o ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. ✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty . a. Normal Picture b, c. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner .
57 ENGLISH Using Y our Camcor der Abroad Using Y our Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources ■ Y ou can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz.
58 ENGLISH T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a service center, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change it to a charged one.
59 ENGLISH T r oubleshooting 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 problem, take a note of: ■ The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder .
60 ENGLISH T r oubleshooting Symptom A vertical strip appears when you record a bright subject against a dark background (candle flame, for example) The image in the viewfinder is blurred The tape does not move when you press the Play , Fast Forward or Rewind buttons.
61 ENGLISH T r oubleshooting Moisture Condensation ✤ 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 condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly .
62 ENGLISH Specifications ✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System SCW71/W73 Recording system Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system Video signal NTSC color , EIA standard Usable cassette Hi8 or 8mm T ape speed SP: 14.
63 ENGLISH Index - A - ABROAD ..................................................................57 AC POWER ADAPTER............................................21 AF .............................................................................36 AUDIO .
64 ENGLISH Index - O - OPERA TION MODE ..................................................17 OSD ...........................................................................16 - P - PLA Y .................................................................
65 ENGLISH W arranty SAMSUNG LIMITED W ARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.
ELECTRONICS THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUF ACTURED BY : *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page http://www .samsungusa.com AD68-00440B SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc.
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