Samsung VP-D340, VP-D380 manual MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus, Auto Focusing, Manual Focusing

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Advanced Recording

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

The MF/AF function works in CAM and M.REC mode only.

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.

Auto Focusing

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

Manual Focusing

In the following cases, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,

others further away.

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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 athlete or a crowd.

 

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Set the power switch to CAM mode.

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2.

Press the MF/AF(

) button.

 

3.

Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.

 

 

Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

 

4.

To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF/AF button again.

 

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Contents Advanced Recording Digital Still Camera mode VP-D380/D380i only Index Samsungsamsung For example English Samsungsamsung Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Photo FeaturesGetting to Know Your Camcorder Optional Accessory Accessories Supplied with camcorderBasic Accessories Front & Left View Battery Pack DC Jack Earphone Jack Audio/VideoSpeaker Right & Top ViewFunction Buttons LCD open Display button Menu button See Tape Eject switchMenu Dial Menu SELECT/VOLUME/M.FOCUS Rear & Bottom ViewRemote control Remocon OSD On Screen Display in CAM and VCR modesTurning the OSD on/off On Screen Display OSD On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modesFolder number-file number see Image counter Slide ShowSelf Record using the Remote Control How to use the Remote ControlBattery Installation for the Remote Control Hand strap Adjusting the Hand StrapConnecting a Power Source Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackCharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Continuous recording time Preparation Removing the tape protection How to keep a tapeInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Protecting a tapeMaking your First Recording Basic RecordingEdit Search Recording with the Viewfinder Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the LCD monitor Bright Select Bright Adjust Colour Adjust Adjusting the LCDAdjusting the Focus Using the ViewfinderPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Controlling Sound from the Speakerof the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD during PlayUse of various Functions Setting menu itemsAdvanced Recording Reset Availability of functions in each modeClock SET Remocon Beep Sound Shutter Sound Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomDigital Zoom EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer DSE Digital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect CUSTOM.Q Advanced RecordingREC Mode Audio Mode Wind CUT Date & Time DATE/TIMETV Display DSEDigital Special Effect see Using Quick MenuEIS Shutter Speed & Exposure Setting the Quick menuWHT. BALANCEsee Shutter Speed & Exposure Recommended Shutter speeds when recordingEasy Mode for Beginners Custom Mode MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus Auto FocusingManual Focusing BLC Back Light Compensation To Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT Fade In and OutTo Start Recording Dubbing Sound Audio dubbingDubbed audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingSelf recording Various Recording TechniquesGeneral recording Downward recording Upward recordingPlayback on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacksTape Playback Playback on the LCDPlayback Connecting to a VCRSlow playback Forward/Reverse Various Functions while in VCR modePlayback pause Picture search Forward/ReverseADV Frame advance To play back frame by frameX2 Playback Forward/Reverse Zero Memory Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV deviceConnecting to a PC Ieee 1394 Data TransferRecording with a DV connection cable VP-D340i/D380i only System requirementsTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interfaceUSB interface Installing DVC Media Program VP-D340/D340i onlyHow to install the program USB interface Install the DVC Driver Program installationInstall the USB Software DVC media USB Cable Terminal Memory StickMemory Stick Functions Removing the Memory Stick Inserting Memory StickImage Format Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick16MB Select the image qualityNumber of images on the Memory Stick QualityRecording images to a Memory Stick Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC ModeRecording an image from a cassette as a still image To view a slide show Viewing Still imagesTo view a Single image To view the Multi Screen Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Stick After completing a recording session MaintenanceAfter finishing a recording Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning the Viewfinder Colour system Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Moisture Condensation TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis DisplayMemory Stick Edit Search Model name VP-D340/D340i/D380/D380i SpecificationsIndex Blue = Neutralbrown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home