Samsung VP-L870, VP-L800U, VP-L850D manual Getting to Know Your Camcorder, Features, Blc, Easy

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

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

Snap Shot (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only)

The Snap Shot function allows you to take a still picture as well as time limited audio. (see page 48)

PIP (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only)

The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) function shows the whole shot while recording with the Digital Zoom in use. (see page 47)

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 37)

BLC: Back Light Compensation

DSE (Digital Special Effects)

The DSE gives a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 40)

Program AE (Auto Exposure)

The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to adjust to the type of picture to be filmed. (see page 38)

DIS (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only)

The DIS(Digital Image Stabilizer) compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 35)

22x High ratio zoom lens

This Video camara has a optical zoom capability of up to 22 times magnification of a normal image. (see page 30)

Digital Zoom

Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally.

Macro

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

EASY

This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 33)

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions regarding the Lens Precautions and Safety InstructionsPrecautions regarding rotation of LCD screen Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder Precautions regarding moisture condensationPrecautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions regarding the battery packPrecautions when Recording or Playback using LCD Precautions when using the hand strapPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Minutes off timer in Standby modeFeatures Getting to Know Your CamcorderBLC EasyFront View Menu ON/OFF Side ViewSpeaker Battery Eject Battery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOMRear View Snap SHOT/D.ZOOMOSD On Screen Display White Balance mode see Operation modeVolume see Easy & Custom Time seeOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Remote Control VP-L850/L850D/L870 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 the Power Source To use the AC Power AdapterTo use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting?Recharging the Battery Pack OFFUsing the Battery Pack Display of Battery Level Tips for Battery IdentificationInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteAC adapter is connected Press Eject buttonMaking your First Recording BatteryBasic Shooting REC Search REC Search Press brieflyRecording with the Viewfinder Tips for Stable recordingRecording with the LCD display Adjusting the LCD Adjusting Focus of the Viewfinder FocusPlaying back the tape on the LCD PlayerREW Play StillstopAdjusting the LCD during Play Controlling the sound from the speakerViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchAdvanced Shooting Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Press the D. Zoom ON/OFF button Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyCase of VP-L800U/L800 Easy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings Example When the Custom SET is set as followsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only Auto Focusing Manual FocusingBLC BLC onProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording 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 use Fade in / Fade OUT Fade In and OutTo Start Recording PIP Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 only EnterSnap Shot VP-L850/L850D/L870only Image will be affected by any movementSetting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Setting the Date/Title Colour Advanced RecordingSituations Brightnesslux Recommendations Lighting TechniquesAfter Shooting Connecting 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 Viewing on the LCD displayPlayback Various Functions in Player mode To view a Still picture Playback pauseTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-L850/L850D/L870Setting the Speaker ON/OFF Volume controlMaintenance DSE in Player modeCleaning and Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Video Heads Storing the CamcorderTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System RequirementsInstalling USB Media 2.0 Program How to install the programUSB interface VP-L870 only USB Audio Cable Connecting to a PCUSB Cable Using 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 Specifications ConnectorsSystem VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 LCD monitorAuto Focusing IndexOperation Mode Power Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveThis Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home