Samsung VP-W63Hi manual Auto Focusing, Manual Focusing

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Advanced Shooting

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

The MF/AF function works in CAMERA mode only.

In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your shooting.

Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.

Auto Focusing

The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch.

If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode.

Manual Focusing

In the following situations, you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a.A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.

b.A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c.Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d.People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or crowd.

1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.

2. Press the MF button.

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3. Zoom in on the subject to be shot by pushing the ZOOM tab to

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the “T” side.

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions regarding the Lens Precautions and Safety InstructionsTaking care of the battery pack Keep the terminals cleanPrecautions regarding electronic viewfinder Precautions regarding moisture condensationPrecautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions regarding the battery packPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Precautions regarding the hand strapAuto-off function in Standby mode Features Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront View Menu ON/OFF see Side ViewDSE BLC seeBattery pack compartment see Rear ViewOSD On Screen Display Title see Operation modeTime see Self diagnosis seeBasic Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderOptional Accessory Self Recording with the Remote Control Remote Control VP-W61/W63 onlyBattery Installation to the Remote Control Description of PartsAdjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap PreparingLithium Battery Installation Shoulder StrapConnecting a Power Source To use the AC Power AdapterHow long will the battery last for recording? To use the Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Battery Level display Tips for Battery IdentificationPress the Eject button for Ejecting the Cassette Holder Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Ing outward and the protection tab toward the topBasic Shooting Making the First RecordingEdit Search Edit Edit Press brieflyRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the Focus of the ViewfinderTips for Stable Image Shooting FocusReviewing a recording REWViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchAdvanced Shooting Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-W63 Case of VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61DEasy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings DIS Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 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 GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIANTo Start Recording To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTFade In and Out Fade OUTPIP Picture-in-Picture VP-W63 only EnterSnap Shot VP-W63 only Setting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Lighting Techniques After ShootingPlaying back the Tape Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack To watch on a TV monitorPlayback Recorded pictures should appear on the TVTo locate a scene picture search Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause Zero Return VP-W61/W63 onlyCleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder MaintenanceDSE in Player mode Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Video Heads Storing the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Colour systemSelf Diagnosis Display Troubleshooting CheckTroubleshooting Check Display Blinking Inform that ActionSymptom Explanation/Solution CheckingTroubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation DEWSystem VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63 SpecificationsConnectors GeneralIndex FF Fast ForwardOperation Mode Power Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutralbrown = LiveThis Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home