Samsung VP-D385( i ), VP-D382H, VP-D384 Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure, Press the Joystick

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SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode. page 18

The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. page 18

Adjust the Shutter Speed and Exposure functions only by using the Joystick.

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only)

2.Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ).

3. Press the Joystick.

Quick menu will appear.

Setting the Shutter Speed

 

 

 

 

4.

Move the Joystick () to the left to select "Auto Shutter (

)" mode.

 

 

 

 

In Auto mode, move up the Joystick (▲) to switch the mode to manual.

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You can also toggle between Auto Shutter and Manual Shutter by moving up the

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Joystick (▲).

 

 

 

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Move the Joystick (/ ) left or right to select the desired shutter speed value,

 

 

 

 

then press the Joystick.

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed can be set to "1/50", "1/120", "1/250", "1/500", "1/1000",

Manual Shutter

 

 

 

"1/2000", "1/4000" or "1/10000" of a second.

 

 

1/120

Setting the Exposure

 

 

 

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4.

Move up the Joystick (▲) to select "Auto Exposure ( )" mode.

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In Auto mode, move up the Joystick (▲) to switch the mode to manual.

10Sec

 

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You can also toggle between Auto Exposure and Manual Exposure by moving up

 

 

 

 

the Joystick (▲).

 

 

 

 

5.

Move the Joystick (/ ) left or right to select the desired exposure value, then press

 

 

 

 

the Joystick.

 

Manual Exposure

 

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Exposure value can be set between "00" to "29".

 

 

 

6.

 

 

 

C.Nite 1/30

To exit, press the Joystick.

 

 

 

 

Selected settings are displayed.

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording

Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: "1/2000" or "1/4000"

Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: "1/1000", "1/500" or "1/250"

Indoor sports such as basketball: "1/120"

If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when program AE option is selected, manual changes are applied first.

The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

The camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change to the EASY.Q mode.

When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Safety warningsPrecautions Rotate it to the best angle to record or play Adjusting the LCD ScreenCorrect Disposal of This Product Servicing & Replacement PartsContents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback 100 Lens Cover Lens Cover Strap Tape* Option What is Included with Your Minidv CamcorderExact appearance of each item may vary by model USB CableFront & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Rear & Bottom View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in JackUsing the Remote Control VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Attaching the Lens Cover Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverPreparation Hand StrapPrecaution regarding the button-type battery Installing the BUTTON-TYPE BatteryCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackInserting / Ejecting the battery pack IA-BP80W Charging indicatorAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Battery Level DisplayBattery Pack Management Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceTurning the miniDV camcorder on and off Basic Minidv Camcorder OperationOSD in Player Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Camera Mode Movie images Photo images Screen Indicators in M.CAM / M.PLAYER Modes VP-D385 i onlyOSD in M.Cam Mode OSD in M.Player ModeChecking the remaining battery Using the Display ButtonSwitching the information display mode Handling Quick Menus with the Joystick Using the JoystickQuick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes VP-D385 i only Quick Menu In Camera /Player modesDisplay illustrations in this manual Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Turning the date and time display on/offOff Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Joystick Selecting the OSD Language LanguageOr Player Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration To exit, press the Menu button Initial setting display menu settingSetting the Guideline Guideline LCD Bright LCD Colour Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD ColourDisplaying the Date / Time Date / Time Initial settingdisplay menu settingSetting the TV Display TV Display Various Recording Techniques Basic recordingInserting / Ejecting a Cassette Making Your First Recording Buttons unavailable during EASY.Q operation Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q ModeTo cancel the Easy Q mode To zoom out Zooming in and OUTTo zoom 00030 Wide To perform the normal search Reviewing and Searching a Recording Record Search Joystick To perform the backward searchTo Stop Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Start Recording Auto Focus Auto Focus / Manual FocusPress the Joystick Setting the Shutter Speed & ExposureAdvanced recording Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio ModeCutting OFF Wind Noise Windcut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Real Stereo Setting the Program AE Program AE High SandSetting the White Balance White Balance Select Custom WB Setting the white balance manuallyApplying Visual Effects Visual Effect  Pastel2 SepiaMirror Emboss2Mirror Visual Effect Setting the 169 Wide mode 169 WideUsing the Tele Macro Macro DIS Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DISUsing Back Light Compensation Mode BLC 100x, 200x, 400x or 1200x, then press the Joystick Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital ZoomSelecting the Digital Zoom Using the Colour Nite C.NITE Using the Light Light vp-d382 i /d382H/d384/d385 i only Visual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.Nite Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo RecordingSearching for a Photo Image on a Tape Photo Search Playing Back a Tape on the LCD Screen PlaybackSlow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Various Functions while in Player ModePlayback/Pause Picture Search Forward/ReverseReverse frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i onlyReverse Playback VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Forward frame advanceAudio Dubbing vp-d382 i /D382H/d385 i only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Menu list will appear Setting the AV In/Out AV In/Out VP-D381i/D382i/D385i onlyConnection Press the Menu buttonTape Playing Back on a TV Screen Connecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input JacksPlayback the tape Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input JacksPlayer When Copying is CompleteCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape Voice+ function works only in Player mode. Using the VOICE+ FunctionTo record from a TV When Recording Copying is CompleteRecording Copying onto a Camcorder Tape To record from a VCRUsing a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not supplied Digital still camera mode VP-D385ionlyMovie image file Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardRecording time available on the Memory Card Image formatNumber of Images on the Memory Card Setting the File Number File No Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view the Multi Display Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Single Image To view a Slide ShowProtection from accidental Erasure Protect Move up the Joystick to select Delete Using the JoystickDeleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Message Do you want to delete? is displayedMessage Do you want to delete all? is displayed Deleting All Images at OnceFormatting a Memory Card format Saving moving images onto a Memory Card Recording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory CardRecording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Joystick Before operation Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo ImagePhoto copy function works only in Player mode. This File or All Files, then press the Joystick Print mark indicator and number of prints are displayedMarking Images for Printing Print Mark Removing the Print MarkPictbridgeTM VP-D385i only Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMConnecting To a Printer Selecting Images Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Canceling the PrintingSystem Requirements Connecting to a PCIeee 1394 data transfer Press the Recording start/stop button to start recording Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalogueRecording with a DV Connection Cable USB Connection Speed depending on the System USB interface VP-D385i onlyEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Before you start Installing the Software DV Media Pro ProgrammeUsing the Removable Disk Function Disconnecting the USB CableUsing the Web Camera Function Usable Cassette Tapes MaintenanceHow to store a tape After Finishing a RecordingBlue screen On TV colour systems Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadPower sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingRecording start/stop button does not Moisture CondensationMode Setting menu itemsAvailable Mode Model Name VP-D381i/ VP-D382i/ VP-D382H/ VP-D384/ VP-D385i SpecificationsBlue = Neutral Brown = Live Power sources united kingdom onlyUnited Kingdom Ελλασ Greece Fourlis Trade Α.Ε.Β.Ε Country Contact Centre  Web Site Contact Samsung world wideRoHS compliant