Manual for SCL901/L906/L907

Manual for SCL901/L906/L907

Brand: SAMSUNG

Category: Camera

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:18 p.m.

Warranty Information

SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA) warrants the product free from defects for 1 year on parts and 90 days on labor.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.

  • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE: Select language (English, French, Spanish).
  • Snap Shot (SCL906/L907 only): Record object at standstill for limited time.
  • BLC: Use for subjects with light source behind or light background.
  • DSE (Digital Special Effects): Add creative effects to films.
  • Program AE (Auto Exposure): Adapts shutter speed and aperture to scene.
  • DIS (SCL906/L907 only): Compensates for unstable images at high magnification.
  • 22x High ratio zoom lens: Change size of subject.
  • Digital Zoom (880x): Zooms digitally beyond 22x.
  • Macro: Record subjects at close range.
  • EASY: Mode for beginners to easily make a recording.
  • Multi PLAYBACK (PAL60): View NTSC tapes on PAL TV.

Preparing

  • Self Timer Recording: Set timer for automatic recording.
  • Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap: Ensure stable recording and carrying.
  • Attaching the Lens Cover: Protects the lens.
  • Lithium Battery Installation: Maintains clock and memory functions.
  • Connecting the Power Source: Use AC Power Adapter for indoor, Battery Pack for outdoor.

Basic Recording

  • Make your first recording.
  • Hints for stable image recording (LCD Screen, Viewfinder).
  • Adjusting the LCD.
  • Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER.
  • Playing back a tape on the LCD.
  • Controlling the Sound from the Speaker.
  • Viewing a Still Picture.
  • Picture Search.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Display Blinking Inform that... Action
slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change it to a charged one.
fast the battery pack is fully discharged. Change it to a charged battery.
TAPE END! slow the tape has almost reached its end. Prepare a new one.
TAPE END! no the tape reached its end Change to a new one.
TAPE! slow there is no tape in the camcorder. Insert a tape.
PROTECTION! slow the tape is protected from recording. If you want to record, release the protection tab.
D.EMG C.EMG R.EMG L.EMG slow the camcorder has some mechanical fault. 1. Eject the tape. 2. Set to OFF 3. Detach the battery. 4. Reattach the battery. * Please contact your local service center if the problem continues.
slow moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder. see page 67.
Symptom Explanation/Solution
You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack (see page 19) or the AC power adapter. (see page 18)
Start/Stop does not operate while shooting. Check the POWER, set it to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 22)
The camcorder goes off automatically. You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without using it. (see page 24) The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 21)
The battery pack is quickly exhausted. The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 21) The battery pack has not been charged fully. (see page 19) The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Use another battery pack.
You cannot eject the cassette from the compartment. The battery pack is fully used up. A mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 64)
The DATE/TIME indicator flashes more than 2 times when you set the camcorder to CAMERA. The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 17)
The playback picture is poor. The video heads might be dirty. (see page 62)
You cannot operate any functions on the camcorder. A mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 64)
A vertical stripe appears when you record a bright subject against a dark background (candle flame, for example). The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are recording. (see page 37)
The image quality on the LCD is poor. The use of VIEWFINDER is recommended when recording under sunlight. (see page 7) Adjust the LCD. (see page 26)
The image in the viewfinder is blurred. The viewfinder lens has not been adjusted. Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus. (see page 27)
The tape does not move when you press the Play, Fast Forward or Rewind buttons. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.
The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. The LCD Screen is opened.
There is no sound from the SPEAKER when playing back the tape. Make sure the SPEAKER is ON. (see page 56)
The Date/Time or Title disappeared even though you had it set. The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 17)
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