Samsung VP-D384, VP-D382H, VP-D382( i ) Setting the white balance manually, Select Custom WB

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Auto

This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight

This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for

 

 

 

 

 

close up and when the subject is of one dominant colour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudy

This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather.

 

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent

This option is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tungsten

This option is used when the surroundings are less than 3200K of tungsten lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom WB

You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the white balance manually :

1.Select "Custom WB".

The indicator ( ) and the message "Set white balance" are displayed.

2.Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.

If the object that fills the screen is not focussed, correct the focus using "Manual Focus" page 42

3.Press the Joystick.

The white balance setting will be applied and indicator ( ) is displayed.

The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

It is recommended that you specify "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting white balance. page 57

Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.

Pressing the MENU button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the Custom WB setting and sets the White Balance to "Auto".

 

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Safety warnings PrecautionsCamcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotate it to the best angle to record or playServicing & Replacement Parts Correct Disposal of This ProductContents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback 100 USB Cable What is Included with Your Minidv CamcorderExact appearance of each item may vary by model Lens Cover Lens Cover Strap Tape* OptionFront & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in Jack Rear & Bottom ViewUsing the Remote Control VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Hand Strap Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverPreparation Attaching the Lens CoverInstalling the BUTTON-TYPE Battery Precaution regarding the button-type batteryUsing the Battery Pack Inserting / Ejecting the battery packCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WBattery Level Display Battery Pack ManagementAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Using a Household Power Source Connecting a Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Turning the miniDV camcorder on and offScreen Indicators in Camera / Player Modes OSD in Camera ModeOSD in Player Mode OSD in M.Player Mode Screen Indicators in M.CAM / M.PLAYER Modes VP-D385 i onlyOSD in M.Cam Mode Movie images Photo imagesUsing the Display Button Switching the information display modeChecking the remaining battery Using the Joystick Handling Quick Menus with the JoystickQuick Menu In Camera /Player modes Quick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes VP-D385 i onlyTurning the date and time display on/off Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Display illustrations in this manualOff Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Selecting the OSD Language Language Or PlayerJoystick Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Initial setting display menu setting Setting the Guideline GuidelineTo exit, press the Menu button Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD Colour LCD Bright LCD ColourInitial settingdisplay menu setting Displaying the Date / Time Date / TimeSetting the TV Display TV Display Basic recording Inserting / Ejecting a CassetteVarious Recording Techniques Making Your First Recording Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q Mode To cancel the Easy Q modeButtons unavailable during EASY.Q operation Zooming in and OUT To zoomTo zoom out 00030 Wide To perform the backward search Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal searchUsing the Fade on and OFF To Start RecordingTo Stop Recording Auto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Press the JoystickSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio Mode Advanced recordingCutting OFF Wind Noise Windcut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Real Stereo Setting the Program AE Program AE Sand HighSetting the White Balance White Balance Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WBApplying Visual Effects Visual Effect Emboss2 SepiaMirror  Pastel2Setting the 169 Wide mode 169 Wide Mirror Visual EffectUsing the Tele Macro Macro Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS DISUsing Back Light Compensation Mode BLC Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital Zoom100x, 200x, 400x or 1200x, then press the Joystick Using the Colour Nite C.NITE Using the Light Light vp-d382 i /d382H/d384/d385 i only Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo Recording Visual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.NiteSearching for a Photo Image on a Tape Photo Search Playback Playing Back a Tape on the LCD ScreenPicture Search Forward/Reverse Various Functions while in Player ModePlayback/Pause Slow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i onlyForward frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i onlyReverse Playback VP-D382 i /D382H/D385 i only Reverse frame advanceAudio Dubbing vp-d382 i /D382H/d385 i only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Press the Menu button Setting the AV In/Out AV In/Out VP-D381i/D382i/D385i onlyConnection Menu list will appearConnecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Playing Back on a TV ScreenConnecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback the tapeWhen Copying is Complete Copying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video TapePlayer Using the VOICE+ Function Voice+ function works only in Player mode.To record from a VCR When Recording Copying is CompleteRecording Copying onto a Camcorder Tape To record from a TVDigital still camera mode VP-D385ionly Using a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not suppliedStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card Movie image fileImage format Number of Images on the Memory CardRecording time available on the Memory Card Setting the File Number File No Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view a Slide Show Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Single Image To view the Multi DisplayProtection from accidental Erasure Protect Message Do you want to delete? is displayed Using the JoystickDeleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Move up the Joystick to select DeleteDeleting All Images at Once Message Do you want to delete all? is displayedFormatting a Memory Card format Recording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Saving moving images onto a Memory CardRecording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Joystick Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image Before operationPhoto copy function works only in Player mode. Removing the Print Mark Print mark indicator and number of prints are displayedMarking Images for Printing Print Mark This File or All Files, then press the JoystickPrinting Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTM Connecting To a PrinterPictbridgeTM VP-D385i only Canceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesConnecting to a PC Ieee 1394 data transferSystem Requirements Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalogue Recording with a DV Connection CablePress the Recording start/stop button to start recording USB interface VP-D385i only USB Connection Speed depending on the SystemEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing the Software DV Media Pro Programme Before you startDisconnecting the USB Cable Using the Removable Disk FunctionUsing the Web Camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesBlue screen Using Your Minidv Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesOn TV colour systems Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting menu items ModeAvailable Mode Specifications Model Name VP-D381i/ VP-D382i/ VP-D382H/ VP-D384/ VP-D385iPower sources united kingdom only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveUnited Kingdom Ελλασ Greece Fourlis Trade Α.Ε.Β.Ε Contact Samsung world wide Country Contact Centre  Web SiteRoHS compliant