Samsung VP-W63Hi 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-W63 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-W63 only)

The PIP function shows where the center 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-W63 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 DSEMenu ON/OFF see BLC seeBattery pack compartment see Rear ViewOSD On Screen Display Operation mode Time seeTitle see Self diagnosis seeOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Remote Control VP-W61/W63 only Battery Installation to the Remote ControlSelf Recording with 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 AdapterRecharging the Battery Pack To use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for recording? Using 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 Ing outward and the protection tab toward the topBasic Shooting Making the First RecordingEdit Search Edit Edit Press brieflyAdjusting the Focus of the Viewfinder Tips for Stable Image ShootingRecording with the Viewfinder 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 Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUT Fade In and OutTo Start Recording Fade OUTPIP Picture-in-Picture VP-W63 only EnterSnap Shot VP-W63 only Setting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Lighting Techniques After ShootingConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jackPlaying back the Tape To watch on a TV monitorPlayback Recorded pictures should appear on the TVVarious Functions in Player mode To view a Still picture Playback pauseTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-W61/W63 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 systemTroubleshooting Check Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that ActionSymptom Explanation/Solution CheckingTroubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation DEWSpecifications ConnectorsSystem VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63 GeneralIndex FF Fast ForwardOperation Mode Power Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutralbrown = LiveThis Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home