Samsung VP-L800U, VP-L850D, VP-L870 manual Tips for Stable recording, Recording with the LCD display

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Basic Shooting

Tips for Stable recording

While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

When recording, clip the LENS cap on the hand strap to avoid the risk of the lens cap swinging into shot. (refer to figure)

Recording with the LCD display

1.Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. (see page 16)

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under or next to the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability. Do not forget to breathe gently.

5.Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

6.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

Recording with the Viewfinder

1.Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap. (see page 16)

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots.

You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability. Do not forget to breathe gently.

5.Put your eye firmly against the viewfinder.

6.Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

7.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions regarding rotation of LCD screen Precautions and Safety InstructionsPrecautions regarding the Lens Precautions regarding moisture condensation Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinderPrecautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryPrecautions when using the hand strap Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCDPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Minutes off timer in Standby modeGetting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesBLC EasyFront View Speaker Side ViewMenu ON/OFF Battery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM Battery EjectRear View Snap SHOT/D.ZOOMOSD On Screen Display Operation mode White Balance mode seeVolume see Easy & Custom Time seeBasic Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderOptional Accessory Battery Installation to the Remote Control Remote Control VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlySelf Recording with the Remote Control Description of PartsPreparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapCamera Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting the Power SourceHow long will the battery last for shooting? To use the Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack OFFUsing the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Display of Battery LevelInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteAC adapter is connected Press Eject buttonBasic Shooting BatteryMaking your First Recording REC Search Press briefly REC SearchRecording with the LCD display Tips for Stable recordingRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Focus Adjusting Focus of the ViewfinderPlayer Playing back the tape on the LCDREW Play StillstopControlling the sound from the speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchZooming In and Out Advanced ShootingDigital Zoom Case of VP-L800U/L800 Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyPress the D. Zoom ON/OFF button Easy Mode for Beginners Example When the Custom SET is set as follows CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settingsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only Manual Focusing Auto FocusingBLC on BLCProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting a DATE/TIME Setting and Recording DATE/TIMERecording a DATE/TIME Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting a Language and setting a TitleGERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN Recording a TitleTo Start Recording Fade In and OutTo Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT Enter PIP Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyImage will be affected by any movement Snap Shot VP-L850/L850D/L870onlyWhite Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title ColourAfter Shooting Lighting TechniquesSituations Brightnesslux Recommendations Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackPlaying back the Tape Viewing on the LCD displayPlayback To view a Still picture Playback pause Various Functions in Player modeTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-L850/L850D/L870Volume control Setting the Speaker ON/OFFDSE in Player mode MaintenanceCleaning and Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the ViewfinderStoring the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsSystem Requirements Transferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionHow to install the program Installing USB Media 2.0 ProgramUSB interface VP-L870 only USB Cable Connecting to a PCUSB Audio Cable Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemTroubleshooting Check Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that ActionChecking Symptom Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation Connectors SpecificationsSystem VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 LCD monitorIndex Auto FocusingOperation Mode Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home This Camcorder is Manufactured by