Samsung W87D, VP-W80U manual Getting to Know Your Camcorder, Features

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback.

Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only)

The Snap Shot function allows you to record an object at a standstill for a limited time in CAMERA mode. (see page 46)

PIP (VP-W87/W87D only)

The PIP function shows where the centre of the image is while zoomed in on a subject. (see page 45)

BLC

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, the BLC function should be switched on. (see page 35)

DSE (Digital Special Effects)

The DSE allows a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 38)

Program AE (Auto Exposure)

The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted to the type of subject being filmed. (see page 36)

DIS (VP-W87/W87D only)

The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 33)

22x High ratio zoom lens

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture. For more professional recordings, use the zoom function. (see page 28)

Digital Zoom

Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 29)

Macro

The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range.

You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro shooting. (see page 28)

EASY

This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 31)

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery packPrecautions regarding the Lens Keep the terminals cleanPrecautions regarding electronic viewfinder Precautions regarding moisture condensationPrecautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions regarding the battery packAuto-off function in Standby mode Precautions regarding the hand strapPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Features Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront View Side View Battery Eject Menu ON/OFFBattery Eject START/STOP Rear View34. D.ZOOM Snap Shot OSD On Screen Display Operation mode Time seeTitle see Self diagnosis seeOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Remote Control VP-W87/W87D only Battery Installation to the Remote ControlSelf Recording with the Remote Control Description of PartsCamera Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapPreparing Lithium Battery Installation Shoulder StrapConnecting a Power Source To use the AC Power AdapterTo use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording?Recharging the Battery Pack OFFUsing the Battery Pack Battery Level display Tips for Battery IdentificationInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassettePress the Eject button for Ejecting the Cassette Holder Unprotecting a recordingMaking the First Recording BatteryBasic Shooting REC Search REC Search Press brieflyAdjusting the Focus of the Viewfinder Tips for Stable Image ShootingRecording with the Viewfinder FocusReviewing a recording PlayerREW Play StillPLAY/STILL Rewff Viewing a Still PicturePicture Search Advanced Shooting Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-W87/W87DCase of VP-W80U/W80 Easy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings Example When the Custom SET is set as followsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only Auto Focusing Manual FocusingBLC BLC offProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AE Automatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME Setting a DATE/TIMERecording a DATE/TIME Selecting a Language and Setting a Title Selecting and Recording a TitleRecording a Title To Start Recording To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTFade In and Out PIP Picture-in-Picture VP-W87/W87D only Snap Shot VP-W87/W87D only Setting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Setting the Date/Title Colour Advanced RecordingSituations Brightness lux Recommendations Lighting TechniquesAfter Shooting To watch on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack PLAY/STILL Playing back the TapePlayback Various Functions in Player mode To view a Still picture Playback pauseTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-W87/W87D onlyMaintenance DSE in Player modeCleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Video Heads Storing the CamcorderUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemDisplay Blinking Inform that Action Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Checking Troubleshooting CheckSymptom Explanation/Solution Troubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation DEWSpecifications ConnectorsSystem VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D GeneralIndex Operation Mode Power Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveSamsung Electronics’ Internet Home