Samsung VP-D352 manual Auto Focus/Manual Focus, Auto Focusing, Manual Focusing

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Advanced Recording

Auto Focus/Manual Focus

The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam

modes.

 

In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables

you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

 

Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make

automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.

 

Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.

 

Auto Focusing

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If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

In the following situations, you may obtain better results

by adjusting the focus manually.

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a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder, others further away.

 

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

 

 

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

 

 

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an

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athlete or a crowd.

 

 

1.

Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

 

2.

Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.

 

 

(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)

 

3.

Press the Menu selector.

 

4.

Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Manual

 

 

Focus, then press the Menu selector.

 

5.

Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On, then

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press the Menu selector.

M.Focus ( ) icon will blink.

6.Move the Menu selector to the left or right until the object is in focus.

[ Note ]

Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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STBY SP 0:00:10

60min

DIS

 

Program AE

 

White Balance

 

Shutter

 

Exposure

Manual Focus

On

MENU

Exit

 

STBY SP 0:00:10

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder VP-D351i/D352i D353i/D354i D355iContents Contents USB 102 100101 103Recording with the LCD screen closed For example Record Samsung service centreBrand new Battery pack is not charged You are not operating itTiny dots red, blue or green in colour Replacement Parts Precaution regarding the Lithium BatteryServicing Features Basic Accessories Accessories Supplied with CamcorderOptional Accessories Front & Left View Viewfinder Mode switchLeft Side View SpeakerRight & Top View Rear & Bottom View VP-D353i VP-D354i/355iZoom Remote Control VP-D353i/D354i/D355i onlyREW Play Direction Slow Still Stop 11. F. ADVHand Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapWhen You carry Your Camcorder Close the Hand strapClose the Lithium battery cover Lithium Battery InstallationRemoved To Select the Camcorder Mode VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only Connecting a Power SourcePreparation Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC Cord Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackCharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Amount of continuous recording time available depends onContinuous recording time AutomaticallyActual recording time depends on usage Cand 104 F 40 CTime Battery Level DisplayCompletely used Blinking Recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environmentOSD in Player Mode OSD in Camera ModeOSD On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes Turning the OSD On Screen Display OSD On Screen Display in M.Cam/M.Player ModesVP-D353i/D354i/D355i only On/OffSystem , then press the Menu selector System Menu SettingSelecting the OSD Language Language , then press the Menu selectorSystem, then press the Menu selector Setting the ClockClock Set, then press the Menu selector VP-D353i/D354i/D355i Setting the Beep Sound To exit, press the Menu buttonSetting the Shutter Sound VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only Viewing the Demonstration Adjusting the LCD Screen Display Menu SettingPlaying back directly Selector Displaying the Date/TimeDate/Time, then press the Menu selector Display type of the Date/Time Off, Date, TimeSetting the TV Display Basic Recording Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Focus Closed or rotated counterclockwiseProtecting a tape How to store a tapeInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Removing the tape protectionRecording with the LCD Screen Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the Viewfinder Upward recording Various Recording TechniquesGeneral recording Downward recording Self recordingConnect a power source to Camcorder. see Making your First RecordingUsing EASY.Q Mode for Beginners Has been previously set. seeRecord Search REC Search Setting the Zero Memory VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only VP-D353i/D354i/D355i Using the Tele Macro Zooming In and OutTo Stop Recording Use Fade In/Fade Out Using the Fade In and OutTo Start Recording Fade OutUsing Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC off BLC onPress the Color Nite Shutter button Using the Color Nite ShutterColor Nite Shutter function works only in Camera mode √ Color N /25 , Color N /13 and offPress the Color NITE/LED Light button until Color N Set the Power switch to Camera Set the Mode switch to TapeAppears on the display Nite Pix 0 lux recording GreenUse Set the Power switch to Camera Power Nite PixPower Nite Pix function works only in Camera Mode Than the Nite Pix functionAdvanced Recording VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only $ VP-D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only Function availability in each Mode Selecting the Record Mode Advanced RecordingTrack Selecting Audio ModePress the Menu button Menu list will appear Cutting Off Wind Noise Wind Cut Wind Cut , then press the Menu selectorPress the Menu selector Setting the Shutter Speed & ExposureMenu selector Set the Power switch to Camera Quick menu list will appearAuto Focus/Manual Focus Auto FocusingManual Focusing Focus, then press the Menu selectorSetting the White Balance White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam modesUsing Quick Menu White Balance Press the Menu selectorMenu to Off To exit, press the Menu button Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser DISIcon is displayed on the LCD screen EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On Using Quick Menu Digital Image Stabiliser DISSelector Portrait mode Auto mode aSports mode Spotlight modeCamera, then press the Menu selector Setting the Program AEUsing Quick Menu Program AE Program AE, then press the Menu selectorApplying Digital Effects Selecting the Digital Effects Digital Effect, then press the Menu selectorZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital ZoomSearching for a Photo Image Photo Image RecordingPhoto Search, then press the Menu selector Playback Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen Controlling Sound from the Speaker Playback on the LCD Screen Connecting to a TV which hasTape Playback Playback on a TV MonitorConnecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks PlaybackPlayback Pause Various Functions while in Player ModeVP-D353i/D354i/D355i only Reverse frame advance Press Reverse Playback VP-D353i/D354i/D355i onlyFrame Advance To play back frame by frame X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D353i/D354i/D355i onlyZooming during Playback PB Zoom Playback Zoom function works in Player modeStill image Set the Power switch to Player Being operatedRecord, then press the Menu selector REC Pause modeAV In/Out VP-D351i/D352i/D353i/D354i/D355i only AV In/Out, then press the Menu selectorAudio Dubbing VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only Dubbing SoundDubbed Audio Playback Audio Select, then press the Menu selectorAgain Card into the PC. not suppliedFunctions may not work It may not operate properlySystem Requirements Press the Start/Stop button to begin REC Pause modeIeee 1394 Data Transfer Mentioned aboveWindows 98SE/ME Full Speed USB USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectXUSB Connect , then press the Menu selector USB Select function works only in M.Player modePC Camera, USB Stream or removable disk By both PC and its OS Operating System USB Version , then press the Menu selectorUSB Version to USB Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Programme Programme InstallationUsing the PC Camera Function PC CameraDisconnecting the USB Cable Using the USB Streaming FunctionMemory Stick Functions Memory Stick Optional AccessoryTerminal Protection tab VP-D354i/D355i only Inserting and Ejecting the Memory CardVP-D353i only Memory Stick Memory Stick PROSelecting the Camcorder Mode Image FormatMemory, then press the Menu selector Using Quick Menu Memory TypeMemory Type, then press the Menu selector Number of Images on the Memory Card Selecting the Image QualitySelect the Image Quality 16MBUsing Quick Menu Photo Quality To exit, press the Menu buttonPress the Menu button File number setting works only in M.Cam modeMemory File Number Menu list will appearTaking Photos To view a Single Image Viewing Still ImagesTo view a Slide Show To view the Multi Display Protection from accidental Erasure Without using the Menu button Press the Menu selector Using Quick Menu ProtectDeleting All image at once Deleting Still Images and Moving ImagesMessage Do you want to delete? appears Message Do you want to delete all? appearsFunctions by simply using the Menu selector Using Quick Menu DeletePress the Menu selector Formatting the Memory Card Format function works only in M.Player modeAll files are deleted ! Do you want to format ? appears Saving Moving Picture Files onto a Memory Card Following functions are not allowed in M.Cam ModeMpeg Recording Screen format of the moving picture to be recorded isDigital Still Camera Mode VP-D353i/D354i/D355i only Mpeg PlaybackUsing Quick Menu M.Play Select Select M.Play Select, then press the Menu selectorRecording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image Still image is recorded on the Memory cardYou can copy still images recorded with photo function on a Photo copy function works only in Player modeCassette onto a Memory card Rewind the tape to the point which you wantsCopying starts Then press Menu selectorCopying… is displayed on the screen Marking Images for Printing Removing the Print MarkPrint Mark, then press the Menu selector Using Quick Menu Print MarkMove the Menu selector to left or right to select Use the USB cable provided with the CamcorderSetting the Number of Prints Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMConnecting To a Printer Selecting ImagesPrinting Images Select Date/Time, then press the MenuSelector Check with your printer manufacturerPower source MaintenanceAfter Finishing a Recording Cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning the Video Heads Samsung dealer or Authorised Service CentreColour system Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources PAL-compatible Countries/RegionsFollowing simple checks TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Moisture Condensation116 Nearest Samsung authorised service centre Symptom Explanation/SolutionSystem SpecificationsConnectors GeneralIndex 113This Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home