Instruction Booklet
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.../L550 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at close range. ENGLISH Features Your camcorder has many features for SCL520. For more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 35) Macro The macro function allows you change the size of the subject in Digital Zoom ...of scene to be filmed. (see page 40) DIS (SCL530/L540/L550 only) The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 37) 22x High ratio zoom lens...
.../L550 only) The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at close range. ENGLISH Features Your camcorder has many features for SCL520. For more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 35) Macro The macro function allows you change the size of the subject in Digital Zoom ...of scene to be filmed. (see page 40) DIS (SCL530/L540/L550 only) The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 37) 22x High ratio zoom lens...
Instruction Booklet
Page 13
... (REW) 1. DATE/TIME(STOP) 6. EVF(CVF for SCL540) 8. DATE/TIME(STOP) DATE/TIME works in CAMERAmode (see page 44) STOP works in CAMERAmode (BLC for SCL520, see page 39) 11. I-BLC/BLC I -BLC/BLC 11. OFF : Select to record. - ENGLISH Front View 4. MIC 14. PIP(Z.RETURN) 9. I -BLC/BLC works... in CAMERAmode. 16. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see page 57) 3. PIP(Z.RETURN) PIP works in CAMERA mode (see page 49) 9. FADE FADE works in CAMERAmode (SCL530/L540/L550 only, see page 48) 10. CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - PLAYER : Select to play back. 13. MF dial (see page...
... (REW) 1. DATE/TIME(STOP) 6. EVF(CVF for SCL540) 8. DATE/TIME(STOP) DATE/TIME works in CAMERAmode (see page 44) STOP works in CAMERAmode (BLC for SCL520, see page 39) 11. I-BLC/BLC I -BLC/BLC 11. OFF : Select to record. - ENGLISH Front View 4. MIC 14. PIP(Z.RETURN) 9. I -BLC/BLC works... in CAMERAmode. 16. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see page 57) 3. PIP(Z.RETURN) PIP works in CAMERA mode (see page 49) 9. FADE FADE works in CAMERAmode (SCL530/L540/L550 only, see page 48) 10. CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - PLAYER : Select to play back. 13. MF dial (see page...
Instruction Booklet
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... shoulder strap 36. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 22) - Hand strap (see page 22) 39. START/STOP (see page 27) START/STOP works in CAMERAmode (SCL520 only, see page 50) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. 37. DC jack (see page 20) 35. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode...
... shoulder strap 36. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 22) - Hand strap (see page 22) 39. START/STOP (see page 27) START/STOP works in CAMERAmode (SCL520 only, see page 50) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. 37. DC jack (see page 20) 35. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode...
Instruction Booklet
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... b. I-BLC/BLC (see page 40) Indicates Program AE mode is activated. OSD in the battery. ( ) d. c. Program AE (see page 39) (BLC for SCL520) Indicates I -BLC/BLC TAPE CINEMA m f l PICNIC k g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j 29. Self record waiting timer. (see page 34) Indicates zoom... position. DIS (SCL530/L540/L550 only) (see page 38) Indicates manual focus is on /off switch is operated by using the DISPLAY button. 1 The title and date/time ...
... b. I-BLC/BLC (see page 40) Indicates Program AE mode is activated. OSD in the battery. ( ) d. c. Program AE (see page 39) (BLC for SCL520) Indicates I -BLC/BLC TAPE CINEMA m f l PICNIC k g WAIT-10S h SELF-30S 13:10 j 29. Self record waiting timer. (see page 34) Indicates zoom... position. DIS (SCL530/L540/L550 only) (see page 38) Indicates manual focus is on /off switch is operated by using the DISPLAY button. 1 The title and date/time ...
Instruction Booklet
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... not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). 1 Do not connect +/- Battery Type SB-L160 SCL520 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SCL530/SCL540 LCD ON, LCD OFF, EVF/CVF OFF EVF/CVF ON SCL550 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON Approximately...
... not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example). 1 Do not connect +/- Battery Type SB-L160 SCL520 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON SCL530/SCL540 LCD ON, LCD OFF, EVF/CVF OFF EVF/CVF ON SCL550 LCD ON, EVF OFF LCD OFF, EVF ON Approximately...
Instruction Booklet
Page 26
... mark until the compartment clicks into place. 1 TAPE EJECT 2 PUSH Note: When you have recorded a cassette that it from being accidentally erased. Color system used (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC). - Recording/playback time. - ENGLISH Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 1 There are several cassette types, depending on the cassette, push the red tab...
... mark until the compartment clicks into place. 1 TAPE EJECT 2 PUSH Note: When you have recorded a cassette that it from being accidentally erased. Color system used (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC). - Recording/playback time. - ENGLISH Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 1 There are several cassette types, depending on the cassette, push the red tab...
Instruction Booklet
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ENGLISH Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to D. Press D. To ... OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL520) 1. s Power switch will be changed to CAMERA mode. 2. ZOOM ON/OFF button. T 440 x 36 W s The DIGITALZOOM indicators will be displayed on page 35...
ENGLISH Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to D. Press D. To ... OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL520) 1. s Power switch will be changed to CAMERA mode. 2. ZOOM ON/OFF button. T 440 x 36 W s The DIGITALZOOM indicators will be displayed on page 35...
Instruction Booklet
Page 39
... * I -BLC or BLC works in front of AUTO mode, the I -BLC - The person to distinguish their features. - The light sources are too bright. - s Normal - 4. Normal (SCL520) s I -BLC/BLC button. Press I -BLC enhances the subject and background. BLC - The subject is outdoors and the background is too dark to be recorded is...
... * I -BLC or BLC works in front of AUTO mode, the I -BLC - The person to distinguish their features. - The light sources are too bright. - s Normal - 4. Normal (SCL520) s I -BLC/BLC button. Press I -BLC enhances the subject and background. BLC - The subject is outdoors and the background is too dark to be recorded is...
Instruction Booklet
Page 55
... with TV monitor 1 It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. 1 To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC) (see a tape; s To watch with LCD: recommended for indoor use.
... with TV monitor 1 It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. 1 To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible color system. (SCL520/L530/L540/L550: NTSC) (see a tape; s To watch with LCD: recommended for indoor use.
Instruction Booklet
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... obtain bet- Playback 1. Connect power source (battery or AC Power Adapter) to see. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. s The picture you want to cam - Notes: s SCL520/L530/L540/L550 feature a monaural audio system. s The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/8mm) are selected automatically, depending on a TV screen, close the...
... obtain bet- Playback 1. Connect power source (battery or AC Power Adapter) to see. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. s The picture you want to cam - Notes: s SCL520/L530/L540/L550 feature a monaural audio system. s The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/8mm) are selected automatically, depending on a TV screen, close the...
Instruction Booklet
Page 61
... or viewfinder. s Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on a television or to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC: SCL520/L530/L540/L550- Color system s You can use your camcorder anywhere in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. compatible...
... or viewfinder. s Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on a television or to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be NTSC: SCL520/L530/L540/L550- Color system s You can use your camcorder anywhere in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. compatible...
Instruction Booklet
Page 66
...lux (visible) 2.5 inch/62k TFT Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 2.2 K ohms Monaural ø3.5 7.0 ~ 8.5 V DC SCL520 : 5.5W, SCL530/L540 : 5.9W, SCL550 : 6.5W Condenser mic, omni-directional Dynamic, 0.5 W standard 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101x104x176 mm (3.98x4.09x6.93 ...-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIAstandard SCL520/L530/L540 : 8 mm, SCL550 : Hi 8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SPand LP P6-120: 120 ...
...lux (visible) 2.5 inch/62k TFT Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 2.2 K ohms Monaural ø3.5 7.0 ~ 8.5 V DC SCL520 : 5.5W, SCL530/L540 : 5.9W, SCL550 : 6.5W Condenser mic, omni-directional Dynamic, 0.5 W standard 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101x104x176 mm (3.98x4.09x6.93 ...-in speaker Operating temperature Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio: FM monaural system NTSC color, EIAstandard SCL520/L530/L540 : 8 mm, SCL550 : Hi 8 or 8mm SP: 14.345 mm/sec Record: SP only Playback: SPand LP P6-120: 120 ...