Samsung SCD6040 User Manual

Samsung SCD6040

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ENGLISH

Digital Video Camcorder

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

AF Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

SCD6040

US PATENT 4415844

ELECTRONICS

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Notices and Safety Instructions2
- Table of Contents6
English12
Start12
- Precautions on Camcorder Care12
- Quick Start13
Notes and Safety Instructions14
- Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation15
- Notes Regarding the Battery Pack16
- Notes Regarding the Lens17
- Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning17
- Features19
Getting to Know Your Device19
- Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder20
  - Basic Accessories20
- Front & Left View21
- Rear & Left View22
- Rear & Right View23
- Rear & Bottom View24
- Remote Control25
- OSD (on Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes)26
- OSD (on Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes27
- Turning the OSD (on Screen Display) on / off28
The Camcorder : Preparation29
- How to Use the Remote Control29
  - Battery Installation for the Remote Control29
  - Self Timer Recording Using the Remote Control29
- Adjusting the Hand Strap30
  - Hand Strap30
  - Shoulder Strap30
- Connecting a Power Source31
  - Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable31
- Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack32
- Setting the Power Switch35
- Using the 5-Way Button36
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor37
  - Adjusting the LCD in REC Mode37
  - Adjusting the LCD in PLAY Mode37
- Using the Viewfinder38
  - Adjusting the Focus38
- Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker39
- Using the MENU40
The Camcorder : Functions42
- Setting the Clock42
- Setting the DATE/TIME43
- Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)44
- Setting the Beep Sound45
- Setting the OSD Language45
- Viewing the DEMONSTRATION46
- Turning the OSD (on Screen Display) on / off for Video out (Setting the TV DISPLAY)47
- Using EASYQ Mode48
- Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF)49
  - Auto Focusing49
  - Manual Focusing49
- Zooming in and out with the Digital Zoom50
  - Zooming in and out50
The Camcorder : Basic Recording51
- Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette51
- Making Your First Recording53
  - Recording Video53
  - Record Search (REC SEARCH)54
- Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded Using the LCD Monitor55
English56
The Camcorder : Advanced Recording56
- Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE)56
  - Setting the PROGRAM AE57
- Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE)58
- Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use (D. ZOOM)59
- Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)60
- Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE)61
- Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode62
- Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use63
- Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use64
- Cutting off Wind Noise (WIND CUT)65
- Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC)66
- Setting the Slow Shutter Speed67
- Nite Pix68
- Power Nite Pix69
- Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure70
- Using the Fade in / out Function71
- Setting up and Using the Quick Menu72
- Taking Photos75
- Various Recording Techniques76
The Camcorder : Playback77
- Playing Back a Recorded Tape77
- Various Functions in PLAY Modes78
- Searching Still Images80
- Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording81
  - Dubbing the Sound81
- Playing Dubbed Sound82
- Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position)83
- PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback84
- PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback85
The Camera : Preparation86
- Using the Memory Card86
- Using the Mode Dial86
- Number of Recordable Images / Length of Motion Clip89
The Camera : Functions90
- Numbering Stored Pictures90
- Setting the Picture Quality91
- Setting the Picture Size92
- Setting the Menu Language93
- Setting the LCD Brightness94
- Setting the Clock95
- Setting the IMPRINT Option96
- Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)97
- Setting the Beep Sound98
- Setting the Shutter Sound98
- Using the Menu99
The Camera : Basic Picture Taking103
- Taking and Viewing Your First Photo103
English104
- Deleting Recorded Pictures107
- Delayed Recording - Self Timer109
- Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera110
  - Recording a Motion Clip (MPEG) Onto a Memory Card111
  - Viewing a Motion Clip (MPEG)112
The Camera : Advanced Techniques113
- Setting the Focus113
- Using the Built-In Flash114
- Setting the Focus Modes116
- Setting the Exposure119
- Setting the White Balance125
  - Setting the Preset White Balance125
  - Setting the Manual White Balance126
- Setting the ISO Sensitivity127
- Using Digital Special Effects128
- Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing129
- Taking Multiple Images Using Continuous Shot130
- Setting the Sharpness131
- Using the Digital Zoom132
- Rotating a Stored Picture133
- Resizing a Stored Picture134
- Customizing Your Camera - Myset Menu135
  - Memorizing Your Current Settings135
  - Loading Your Customized Settings136
- Customizing Your Camera - Changing the Start-Up Image137
- Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing138
  - Zooming the Picture138
  - Trimming the Picture138
- Protecting Stored Pictures139
Miscellaneous Information141
- Printing Your Pictures - Using the Pictbridge141
- Printing Your Pictures - Using the DPOF146
- Connecting to Other Devices - TV and VCR149
- Connecting to Other Devices - PC153
  - Connecting to a PC Using a DV (I.link, IEEE 1394) Cable153
  - Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable155
Maintenance158
- Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder158
  - After Using Your Camcorder158
  - Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads159
- Using Your Camcorder Abroad160
Troubleshooting161
- Self Diagnosis Display161
Specifications164
Index166
Warranty (SEA Users Only)168

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Brand	Samsung
Model	SCD6040
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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