Instruction Booklet
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.... OFF : Select to record. - Remote Sensor (see page 26) 7. Remote Sensor 15. MF 12. TAPE EJECT Use when ejecting the tape (see page 19) (SCL530/L540/L550 only) 13 CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - ENGLISH Front View 4. TAPE EJECT 7. PLAYER : Select to play back. 13. MF dial (... 28) REW works in PLAYER mode (see page 38) MF dial works in CAMERA mode (see page 66) 2. LCD (see pages 52,58) (CVF for SCL540) 8. MIC MIC works in PLAYER mode (see page 56) 6. Edit (REW) 1. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see page 30) 12. DATE/TIME(STOP) 6. PLAY/STILL...
.... OFF : Select to record. - Remote Sensor (see page 26) 7. Remote Sensor 15. MF 12. TAPE EJECT Use when ejecting the tape (see page 19) (SCL530/L540/L550 only) 13 CAMERA : Select to turn off the camcorder. - ENGLISH Front View 4. TAPE EJECT 7. PLAYER : Select to play back. 13. MF dial (... 28) REW works in PLAYER mode (see page 38) MF dial works in CAMERA mode (see page 66) 2. LCD (see pages 52,58) (CVF for SCL540) 8. MIC MIC works in PLAYER mode (see page 56) 6. Edit (REW) 1. EVF(Electronic Viewfinder, see page 30) 12. DATE/TIME(STOP) 6. PLAY/STILL...
Instruction Booklet
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... based on usage. Actual recording time depends on model and battery type. 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 Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately...
... based on usage. Actual recording time depends on model and battery type. 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 Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately...
Instruction Booklet
Page 30
... COLOR TINT 7. Turn the MENU dial to STANDBY mode. (see page 22) 3. s You can adjust: s Brightness s Color s Tint 1. s The LCD ADJUST MENU will be displayed.(SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 5. Turn the MENU dial to view recording or playback directly. 1 Depending...
... COLOR TINT 7. Turn the MENU dial to STANDBY mode. (see page 22) 3. s You can adjust: s Brightness s Color s Tint 1. s The LCD ADJUST MENU will be displayed.(SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 5. Turn the MENU dial to view recording or playback directly. 1 Depending...
Instruction Booklet
Page 35
When you do not want to use the DIS (SCL530/L540/L550) feature with the DIGITAL zoom for picture stability. (see page 37) W T LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS ON D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE W T ... be enlarged within 22x minimum to OFF in CAMERAmode only. 1 Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. 1 The picture quality deteriorates as to see comfortably. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 2.
When you do not want to use the DIS (SCL530/L540/L550) feature with the DIGITAL zoom for picture stability. (see page 37) W T LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS ON D.ZOOM ON DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE W T ... be enlarged within 22x minimum to OFF in CAMERAmode only. 1 Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. 1 The picture quality deteriorates as to see comfortably. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 2.
Instruction Booklet
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.... s The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will be displayed on page 35. 1. ENGLISH Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. s The DIGITALZOOM indicators...
.... s The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will be displayed on page 35. 1. ENGLISH Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 The DIGITALZOOM feature is explained on the screen, and DIGITAL ZOOM function will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. s The DIGITALZOOM indicators...
Instruction Booklet
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...s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. Press ENTER. It is recommended you deactivate the handshake compensation function when using a tripod. 2. ENGLISH DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL530/L540/L550 only) 1 The DIS function works in CAMERAmode only. 1 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving... it to DIS. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. s The DIS setting will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3.
...s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. Press ENTER. It is recommended you deactivate the handshake compensation function when using a tripod. 2. ENGLISH DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL530/L540/L550 only) 1 The DIS function works in CAMERAmode only. 1 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving... it to DIS. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. s The DIS setting will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3.
Instruction Booklet
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... switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode.(see page 40). Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU List will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. s To change the selection content, turn off in PROGRAM AE with...
... switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode.(see page 40). Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU List will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. s To change the selection content, turn off in PROGRAM AE with...
Instruction Booklet
Page 43
... effect you have selected. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to the desired DSE effect. s The selected DSE effect will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 3.
... effect you have selected. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to the desired DSE effect. s The selected DSE effect will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 3.
Instruction Booklet
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... MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will be the first to CLOCK SETTING. Turn the MENU dial to blink. 6. The year will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 4. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to set the desired year. 0:00 AUG. 29, 2002 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005...
... MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will be the first to CLOCK SETTING. Turn the MENU dial to blink. 6. The year will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 4. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to set the desired year. 0:00 AUG. 29, 2002 0:00 AUG. 29, 2005...
Instruction Booklet
Page 46
... language. 1. ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN 46 Press the MENU ON/OFF button. You can also select the language of available languages will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM..........AE 4.
... language. 1. ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN 46 Press the MENU ON/OFF button. You can also select the language of available languages will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM..........AE 4.
Instruction Booklet
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.... (see comfortably. 3. Press the TITLE button. Press START/STOPbutton to record the title. s A list of available titles appears. 4. s The TITLE LANGUAGE setting screen will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 2. Note: The title cycles horizontally from the right side to see page 22) s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to the left...
.... (see comfortably. 3. Press the TITLE button. Press START/STOPbutton to record the title. s A list of available titles appears. 4. s The TITLE LANGUAGE setting screen will appear. (SCL540 : CVF....OFF) 2. Note: The title cycles horizontally from the right side to see page 22) s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to the left...
Instruction Booklet
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... DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 4. Press ENTER to end the EVF(or CVF) setting. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) 3. DSE SELECT WHITE BALANCE REMOTE............OFF TITLE LANGUAGE TITLE SELECT CLOCK SETTING 52 Press the MENU ON/OFF button to select ON/OFF... turn the Remote Control ON/OFF. (See page 19) 1. LCD ADJUST EVF ON DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the Remote Control (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 This function is pre-set to EVF(or CVF). Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to exit the Remote...
... DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 4. Press ENTER to end the EVF(or CVF) setting. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) 3. DSE SELECT WHITE BALANCE REMOTE............OFF TITLE LANGUAGE TITLE SELECT CLOCK SETTING 52 Press the MENU ON/OFF button to select ON/OFF... turn the Remote Control ON/OFF. (See page 19) 1. LCD ADJUST EVF ON DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE Setting the Remote Control (SCL530/L540/L550) 1 This function is pre-set to EVF(or CVF). Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to exit the Remote...
Instruction Booklet
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... CAMERAmode when you the major functions that are not recording. 1 The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the MENU ON/OFF button is highlighted. 4. s Demonstration will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBYswitch to stop...
... CAMERAmode when you the major functions that are not recording. 1 The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the MENU ON/OFF button is highlighted. 4. s Demonstration will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) LCD ADJUST EVF OFF DIS OFF D.ZOOM OFF DEMO OFF PROGRAM AE 3. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBYswitch to stop...
Instruction Booklet
Page 58
... opening /closing the LCD. 1 The speaker ON/OFF setting operates when the LCD is set to OFF, the speaker won't turn on , volume will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) 3. Set the power switch to SPEAKER. 3 LCD ADJUST EVF OFF SPEAKER............ON REMOTE ON DSE SELECT 4. When it is opened. LCD ADJUST EVF...
... opening /closing the LCD. 1 The speaker ON/OFF setting operates when the LCD is set to OFF, the speaker won't turn on , volume will appear. (SCL540 : CVF.....OFF) 3. Set the power switch to SPEAKER. 3 LCD ADJUST EVF OFF SPEAKER............ON REMOTE ON DSE SELECT 4. When it is opened. LCD ADJUST EVF...