AMC SCD23/D24 manual Lightning

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Notices and Safety Instructions

14.LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm o 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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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Safety Instructions Ventilation Lightning User Installer Caution Contents Advanced Recording Playback Index English For example OOM English Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Features PhotoNite PIX Mpeg RECAccessories Supplied with camcorder Basic AccessoriesFront & Left View Left Side View Function buttonsRight & Top View Zoom leverCharging indicator Battery ReleaseRear & Bottom View Tape OPEN/EJECTRemote control SCD24 only OSD in Player mode OSD On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes Folder number-file number see Image counterSlide Show MPEG4 Screen Size Turning the OSD on/off On Screen Display Turning OSD on/offBattery Installation for the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control SCD24 onlySelf Record using the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Hand strap Adjusting the Hand StrapShoulder Strap To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Connecting a Power SourceTo select the Camcorder mode Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Charging the Lithium Ion Battery PackLCD on Tips for Battery Identification How to keep a tape Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteProtecting a tape Removing the tape protectionBasic Recording Making your First RecordingRecord Search REC Search Recording with the LCD monitor Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Bright Select Bright Adjust Color AdjustUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the FocusPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Adjusting the LCD during Play Controlling Sound from the SpeakerSetting menu items Use of various FunctionsAvailability of functions in each mode Digital functionsClock SET Remocon SCD24 only Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom Digital Zoom DIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSEDigital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect REC Mode Audio Mode Wind CUT Date & Time TV Display Using Quick MenuNavigation Menu WL.REMOTEDIS DSE Digital Special Effect seeSetting the Quick menu WHT. Balance seeFocus Manual Focus/Auto Focus see Shutter Speed & ExposureAdvanced Recording Slow Shutter Low Shutter Speed Easy Mode for Beginners Manual Focusing Auto FocusingMF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode BLC Back Light CompensationFade In and Out To Start RecordingTo Stop Recording Use Fade in / Fade OUT FadeAudio dubbing SCD24 only Dubbing soundDubbed audio Playback Photo Image Recording Searching for a Photo pictureNite PIX 0 lux recording Power Nite PIX Using the Video Light Various Recording Techniques General recording Downward recordingUpward recording Self recordingConnecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks Tape PlaybackPlayback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitorConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks PlaybackVarious Functions while in Player mode Playback pausePicture search Forward/Reverse Slow playback Forward/Reverse SCD24 onlyFrame advance To play back frame by frame SCD24 only X2 Playback Forward/Reverse SCD24 onlyZero Memory SCD24 only PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom Connecting to a PC Connecting to a DV deviceTransferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connections System requirements Recording with a DV connection cableUSB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionInstalling DVC Media 5.0 Program Program installationUsing the removable Disk function Using the PC camera functionDisconnecting the USB cable USB CableMemory Stick Functions Memory Stick SCD24 onlyTerminal Ejecting the Memory Stick Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick Selecting the Camcorder modeImage Format Selecting the image quality Select the image qualityNumber of images on the Memory Stick Quality 8MBRecording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode Recording images to a Memory StickRecording an image from a cassette as a still image To view a Single image Viewing Still imagesTo view a slide show To view the Multi Screen Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Stick Mpeg REC Mpeg PB Maintenance After finishing a recordingCleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesColor system PAL-compatible Countries/RegionsSelf Diagnosis Display TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Memory Full100 Specifications Model name SCD23/D24Index Samsung Limited Warranty Exclusions What is not CoveredThis Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home AD68-00616B