Samsung SCL650 manual

Video Camcor der 8mm COLOR LCD SCL610/L630/L650 Owner’ s Instruction Book Before oper ating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly , and retain it for future ref erence. Hi SCL610/L630/L650 Videocámara 8mm P ANT ALLA LCD DE COLOR SCL610/L630/L650 Manual de instrucciones del usuario Antes de utilizar la videocámara, lea completam[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Contents Tabla de Contenido 2 Notices and Safety Instructions Features...........................................................................................................8 Descriptions ■ F ront Vie w/Side Vie w/Rear Vie w.................................................9, 10, 11 ■ OSD (On Screen Display) ...............[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 3 Contents (continued) Tabla de Contenido ( continuación) DIS (Estabilizador digital de imagen, sólo en SCL630/L650) .......................35 Enfoque Man ual/automático ..........................................................................36 BLC ..............................................................................[...]

Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding rotation of LCD screen ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 4 Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Unintended rota- tion may cause damage to 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. 3) Making a recordi[...]

Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding electronic viewfinder ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 5 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing to wards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder . Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a windo w . 2) Do not pick up the camcorder b y the viewfi[...]

Notices and Safety Instructions Notices regarding the battery pack ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 6 ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged bef ore recording out- doors. ✤ T o 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 ST ANDBY for more than 5 min u[...]

Notices and Safety Instructions Notices with Recording or Playback by using LCD ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 7 1) The LCD monitor is manuf actured by using high precision technology . Howe v er , there may be some tiny spec ks (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor . These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any w[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara Features ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Características Su videocámara incluye una g ran variedad de características para la grabación y la reproducción. Filmación instantánea (sólo SCL630/L650) La función de filmación instantánea le permite filmar un objeto en un imagen fija durante un tiempo li[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front V iew ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 1. Lens (see page 63) 2. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in ST ANDBY mode. (see page 24) REW works in PLA YER mode. (see page 54) 3. PLA Y/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 53) PLA Y/STILL works in PLA YER mode. LIGHT works in CAMERA mode. 4. EDIT (FF) EDIT works in ST ANDBY mode. (see page 24) FF works in P[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara 10 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 26) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLA YER mode. 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 26) ENTER works in MENU mode. MF works in CAMERA mode. 16. UP/DOWN dial (V OLUME) UP/DOWN dial w orks in MENU mode. (see page 26) V OLUME works in PLA YER mode. (see page 55[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara Rear V iew ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 11 25. ZOOM (see page 30) 26. Cassette Compartment 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 17) 28. A UDIO/VIDEO out (see page 52) 29. LENS Cap 30. Hand Strap (see page 16) 31. PO WER Switch (see page 18) - CAMERA : Select to record. - OFF : Select to tur n off the ca[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 12 ✤ Y ou can tur n the OSD on/off by setting the Display men u on/off. ✤ The TITLE, DA TE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated e ven after the OSD is turned off. ✤ The OSD is display ed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor . OSD in CAMERA mode OSD in PLA YER[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 13 j. Time (see page 42) Indicates the time you are recording. k. Title (see page 44) Indicates the recorded title you ha ve set. It is superimposed on the scene. l. Self diagnosis (see page 59) (T APE, T APE END) Checks the oper ation of the Camcorder. m. DSE (Digital Special[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 14 Make sure that the f ollowing basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder . Basic Accessories 1. AC P o wer Adapter . (see page 18) 2. AC cord. (see page 18) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 19) 4. Audio/Video Cab le. (see page 52) 5. Shoulder strap . (see page[...]

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (SCL650 only) ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 15 Description of Buttons 1. Star t/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 3. Still (see page 54) 4. WIDE (see page 30) 5. TELE (see page 30) 6. Display (see page 12) 7. (Play) (see page 53) 8. (FF) (see page 54) 9. (REW) (see page 54) 10. (Stop) (see page 53) 11. Counter Reset[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Preparing 16 1. Set power s witch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is display ed on the LCD: ■ W AIT -10S/SELF-30S ■ W AIT -10S/SELF-END 3. Press ST AR T/STOP b utton to star t the timer . : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording star ts. : If you hav e selected SELF-30S, recording st[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Preparing 17 Shoulder Strap ✤ The Shoulder Strap allows y ou to carr y your camcorder with complete safety . 1. Inser t each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder . 2. Put the end of each strap through the buc kle, adjust the length of the strap , then pull it tight in the buc kle . ✤ The lithium battery maintains t[...]

Preparing Connecting the Power Source ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 18 ✤ There are two wa ys to connect power source . - Using the AC P o wer Adapter : used for indoor recording. - Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording. T o use the A C P ower Adapter 1. Connect the AC P o wer Adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a w all socket. Note[...]

How long will the battery last for recor ding? ✤ Depends on how often y ou are likely to use the zoom f eature during recording. Recharging the Battery P ack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder . 2. Connect the AC P o wer Adapter to the AC cord and connect the AC cord to a w all sock et. 3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jac k of the camc[...]

Preparing ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 20 Using the Battery Pack Configuración de la videocámara Uso de la batería ✤ Los tiempos de grabación contínuo incluídos en la tab la son aproximados . El tiempo real de grabación depende del uso. Notas: ✤ La batería debe recargarse a temperatura ambiente entre 0 ° C(32°F) y 40 ° C(104°F). Nunca la recar[...]

Preparing ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 21 Battery Level Display ✤ The battery level displa y indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 10~40% consumed 3. 40~60% consumed 4. 60~80% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 80~95% consumed (change the battery) 6. 100% consumed (camcorder will turn off soon, change the batter y[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 22 Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ There are sev eral cassette types, depending on: - Color system used - Recording/playbac k time. - Hi8 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ Check to see if the battery pack is in place or A C adaptor is connected. 1. Press the EJECT button. - The compar tment opens automatically [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 23 Basic Shooting Making Y our First Recording Please make these preparations bef ore recording. ■ Did you connect a po wer source? (Battery Pack or A C P ower Adapter) ■ Did you set the po wer switch to CAMERA position? ■ Did you insert a cassette? (see page 22) ■ Open the LCD monitor and make sure that ST ANDBY is displa[...]

24 ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Basic Shooting b . T o stop recording, press the red ST AR T/STOP b utton again. When Recording stops, ST ANDBY should be display ed on the LCD . When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in ST ANDBY mode for o ver 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automati- cally . T o use it again, push the red ST ART/S[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 25 Basic Shooting Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ While recording, it is very impor tant 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 LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. (see page 16) 2. Pl[...]

Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 26 ✤ Y our camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch color Liquid Cr ystal Display (LCD) screen, which allo ws you to view recording or playbac k directly . ✤ Depending on the conditions in which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for e xample), you can adjust: ■ Brightness ■ Colo[...]

Basic Shooting Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 27 9. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD color setting. 10. Press ENTER. ■ For further adjustment, repeat steps 7, 8, 9. 11. Press the MENU ON/OFF b utton to end the setting. Note: ■ If you do not press a b utton within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear . ■ The MENU[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 28 Basic Shooting Playing back a tape on the LCD ✤ Y ou 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 pow er switch and push the switch to PLA YER mode. 2. Inser t the tape you hav e just recorded. 3. Open the LCD monitor and make sure that ST O[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 29 Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD during PLA Y The LCD adjustment method in PLA YER mode is identical to step number 4 of page 26, e xcept the power s witch must be set to PLA YER. Controlling the Sound fr om the Speaker ✤ When you use the LCD monitor while playing bac k, you can hear sound from the Speaker . ✤ V olume of th[...]

Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 30 ✤ 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 prof essional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ Y ou can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs: ?[...]

Advanced Recording Digital Zoom ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 31 ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally . ✤ The picture quality deteriorates as you go tow ards the “T” side. ✤ We recommend that y ou use the DIS (SCL630/L650) feature with the DIGIT AL zoom f or picture stability . (see page 35) 1. Se[...]

Advanced Recording ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Setting the DIGIT AL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL630/L650) ✤ The DIGIT AL ZOOM feature is e xplained on page 31. 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear . 3. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to D . ZOOM. 4. Press ENTER. ■ The DIGIT AL ZOOM setting will [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 33 Advanced Recording Filmación avanzada EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ Even a beginner can easily mak e a recording using the EASY mode. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode (see page 18). 2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the [...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 34 Advanced Recording Filmación avanzada CUSTOM - Creating your own customized recording settings ✤ Y ou can customize the settings and save them f or future use. ■ The CUST OM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU li[...]

Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer , SCL630/L650 only) ESP AÑOL ENGLISH ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshak e compensation function that compensates for an y shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stab le pictur[...]

Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 36 ✤ The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the A utomatic Focus f eature, as it enables y ou to concentrate on the creative side of y our recording. ✤ Manual f ocusing may be necessary under cer tain conditions that make[...]

Advanced Recording BLC ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 37 BLC works in the CAMERA mode. Back lighting e xists 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 [...]

Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 38 ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allo w you to adjust shutter speeds and aper ture to suit different recording conditions. They give y ou cre- ative control o ver the depth of the field. ✤ There are 6 automatic exposure mode[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Advanced Recording Filmación avanzada 39 Setting the PROGRAM AE(A utomatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the P .AE button, the ( ) symbol will be display ed. 3. Press the P .AE button until the appropriate symbol is display ed. ( ➔➔➔➔ ) ■ No Display : Full Auto mode . Not[...]

Advanced Recording DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 40 ✤ The digital effects enab le you to giv e a creative look to your record- ing by adding v arious special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect f or the type of picture that you wish to record. ✤ There are sev eral DSE modes. (SCL610: 8 modes, SCL6[...]

Advanced Recording ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 41 Filmación avanzada Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be display ed. 3. K eep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is display ed. 4. Press the ST ART/ST OP b utton to star t recording. 5. T o exit [...]

Advanced Recording Setting and Recording the DA TE/TIME ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 42 ✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature w orks in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou can record the date/time on your tapes, so you will kno w when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever the y are dis- play ed on the viewfinder or LCD . Setting a D A TE/[...]

Advanced Recording ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 43 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 b link. 10. Y ou can set the day , hour and minute follo wing the same procedure used for setting the y ear and month. 11. Press ENTER after setting the min ut[...]

Advanced Recording Selecting and Recording a Title ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 44 ✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only . ✤ The TITLE feature allo ws you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’ s memory . ✤ Y ou can also select the language of the titles. Selecting a Language and Setting a Title ✤ Selecting[...]

Advanced Recording ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 45 Filmación avanzada 6. T urn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ Y ou may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ IT ALIAN/SP ANISH/R USSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear . 8. T urn UP/DOWN dial to whiche ver TITLE you desire. 9. Pres[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 46 ✤ The F ADE function w orks in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou can give your films a prof essional look by using special eff ects such as fading in and out at the beginning or end of a sequence . T o Star t Recording 1. Before recording, hold do wn the F ADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press t[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 47 ✤ The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) feature w orks in combination with the DIGIT AL ZOOM function b y using a small, superimposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being recorded. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what y ou are recording. - The PIP function works in CAMERA mode only . 1. Set the po[...]

Snap Shot(SCL630/L650 only) ENGLISH ESP AÑOL ✤ With the SNAP SHO T f eature, your camcorder functions lik e a regular film camera, allowing y ou to take single still pictures. - The SNAP SHO T function operates in the CAMERA mode . 1. Set the power s witch to CAMERA mode. 2. Aim the Camera at the image you w ant to record and press the SNAP SHO [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH Advanced Recording White Balance Balance de blancos ✤ 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 quality color of the image. - A UT O: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 50 50 Demonstration Advanced Recording Filmación avanzada ✤ Demonstration automatically shows y ou the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that y ou may use them more easily . ✤ The DEMO function is only av ailable in CAMERA mode when you are not recording. ✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 51 Advanced Recording Lighting T echniques 1. Eject the tape that you ha ve recorded. (see page 22) 2. If you w ant to protect accidental erasure of the tape you hav e recorded, push the red tab on the cassette. 3. Set the POWER s witch to OFF . 4. Close the LENS cov er . 5. Remov e the BA TTER Y P ACK from the camcorder . ✤ Whe[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 52 Playing back a Tape ✤ T o view a tape that y ou hav e recorded. ✤ Playbac k function works in PLA YER mode only . ✤ There are two wa ys to see a tape; ■ T o watch with LCD: recommended for outdoor use. ■ T o watch with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use . ✤ T o view a tape using the LCD monitor in a car or the o[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 53 Playing back a Tape Notes: ■ SCL610/L630/L650 feature a monaur al audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo , connect the audio cable to input “L ” of your TV or VCR. ■ If you ha ve the SCL610/L630/L650, you can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if y ou have the S-VIDEO connector on your TV . ■ W[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 54 Playing back a Tape V arious Functions in PLA YER mode T o view a STILL picture (Playback pause) - Press (PLA Y/STILL) button during playbac k. - T o resume playbac k, press (PLA Y/STILL) button again. Note : Y our camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 min utes in STILL mode without operation in order [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 55 Playing back a Tape Ajuste del LCD ✤ El control LCD en el modo PLA YER idéntico al método número 3 de la pagina 26, excepto gir ar el interruptor de encendido al modo de PLA YER. ✤ El altav oz se encenderá o apagará abriendo/cerrando el LCD . ✤ La configuración ON/OFF del altav oz funciona cuando se abre el LCD . Cu[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 56 Playing back a Tape Reproducir una cinta Multi Playback (using a P AL60 System) ✤ This Camcorder can conv er t an NTSC tape recorded in the SP mode to the “P AL60” format, allowing you to vie w it on a P AL TV which has V ertical sync adjustment circuitr y for 60Hz. - “P AL60” is a special output signal format with wh[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 57 Maintenance ✤ P ara asegurar filmaciones normales e imágenes claras, limpie los cabezales de vídeo . ✤ Si las imágenes reproducidas tienen r uido o no se ven fácilmente puede que los cabezales del vídeo estén sucios. a. Imagen normal b ,c. Imagen con ruido Si esto sucede, limpie los cabezales del vídeo con una cinta [...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 58 Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Y our Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV color system. ✤ Before using y our camcorder abroad, check the f ollowing: P ower sources ■ Y ou can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially av ailable A C[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 59 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a service center, perf orm the following simple checks . The y might save y ou the time and expense of an unneces- sary call. Self Diagnosis Displa y Display Blinking Inform that... Action slow the battery pack is Change it to a charged almost discharged. one. fast the batt[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 60 Troubleshooting Checking ✤ If you run into any prob lem using the camcorder , use the following table to troub leshoot the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solv e the problem, tak e a note of: ■ The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder . ■ Y our warranty , if applicable. ✤ [...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 61 Troubleshooting Síntoma Aparece una línea verti- cal cuando filma un motivo claro contr a un fondo oscuro (llama de vela, por ejemplo). La imagen en la pan- talla LCD es de poca calidad. La imagen en el visor se ve borrosa. La cinta no se mue ve cuando usted pulsa los botones de reproduc- ción de av ance rápido y de retroce[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 62 Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture ma y condense inside the camcorder , on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape ma y stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly . T o pre vent p[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 63 Specifications ✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. Especificaciones ✤ Estas especificaciones técnicas y diseños pueden ser cambiados sin notficación. System SCL610/L630/L650 Sistema de grabación Vídeo: 2 cabezas rotatorias FM scanning Helical Audio: Sistema monoural FM Señal de v[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 64 Index - A - AD APT ADOR DE CORRIENTE AC ..18 AJUST AR ..................................26 AL T AV OZ ..................................55 AP AGADO A UT OMÁTICO ........24 A UDIO ......................................53 A UDIO MONA URAL ..................53 A UTO DIA GNÓSTICO ..............59 - B - BALANCE DE BLANCOS ........[...]

ESP AÑOL ENGLISH 65 Index - M - MANDO A DIST ANCIA ................15 MICRÓFONO EXT . ......................63 MIRROR ......................................40 MODE PORTRAIT ......................38 MODE SAND/SNOW ..................38 MODE SPORTS ..........................38 MODE SPO TLIGHT ....................38 MODO A UT O ......................[...]

ENGLISH ESP AÑOL ELECTRONICS THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: * Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United States http://www .samsungusa.com United Kingdom http://www .samsungelectronics.co .uk F rance http://www .samsung.fr Austr alia http://www .samsung.com.au Germany http://www .samsung.de Sweden http://www .samsung.se P oland http://ww[...]