Samsung D305(i), VP-D301(i) manual Hints for Stable Image Recording, Recording with the LCD monitor

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Basic Recording

Hints for Stable Image Recording

While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22)

Recording with the LCD monitor

1.Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking. You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5.Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

6.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

Recording with the Viewfinder

1.Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking. You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

5.Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

6.Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

7.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

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Contents VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i Digital Video CamcorderContents Advanced Recording Playback 107 LCD open For example English English Servicing Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryNight Capture FeaturesMulti OSD Language PhotoBasic Accessories Accessories Supplied with camcorderOptional Accessories Front & Left View PB ZOOM/MACRO Display Left Side ViewFunction buttons SpeakerZoom lever Right & Top ViewRear & Bottom View Memory Card slot Lithium Battery HolderCharging indicator Battery Release Tripod receptacleRemote control OSD On Screen Display in Camera and Player modes OSD in Camera modeTurning OSD on/off Folder number-file number seeSlide Show MPEG4 Screen Size Turning the OSD on/off On Screen DisplayPreparation How to use the Remote ControlBattery Installation for the Remote Control Self Record using the Remote ControlLithium Battery Installation Attaching the Lens Cover Adjusting the Hand StrapHand strap Shoulder StrapTo use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Connecting a Power SourceCharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackLCD on Continuous recording timeTips for Battery Identification Removing the tape protection How to store a tapeInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Protecting a tapeMaking your First Recording Basic RecordingSelecting the OSD Language Record Search REC Search Recording with the LCD monitor Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the Viewfinder 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 Speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayAdvanced Recording Setting menu itemsUse of various Functions Menu SUB Menu Functions Player Availability of functions in each mode Clock SET Clock setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modesWL. Remote Beep Sound VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only Shutter Sound VP-D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Tele Macro Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomDIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSEDigital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect REC Mode Audio Mode Wind CUT OFF TV Display WL.REMOTE Using Quick MenuNavigation MenuShutter Speed & Exposure Setting the Quick menuWHT. Balance see Focus Auto Focus/Manual Focus seeRecommended Shutter speeds when recording Slow Shutter Low Shutter Speed Easy Mode for Beginners Manual Focusing Auto FocusingAF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC modeFade OUT Approx seconds Fade In and OutTo Start Recording To Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUTDubbing sound Audio dubbingDubbed audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingNight Capture 0 lux recording Power Night Capture Self 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 TV which has no Audio and Video input jacksSlow playback Forward/Reverse Various Functions while in Player modePlayback pause Picture search Forward/ReverseX2 Playback Forward/Reverse Frame advance To play back frame by frameReverse playback Zero Memory PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom To stop recording, press the Stop button Recording in Player modeTransferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV deviceConnecting to a PC Ieee 1394 Data TransferSystem requirements Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interfaceAcrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc Installing DVC Media 5.1 ProgramUSB Cable Memory Stick Optional Accessory Digital Still Camera mode VP-D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i onlyMemory Stick Functions Ejecting the Memory Card Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card Selecting the Camcorder modeImage Format Memory File Number Quality Selecting the image qualitySelect the image quality Number of images on the Memory CardRecording images to a Memory Card Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC ModeRecording an image from a cassette as a still image To view a Single image Viewing Still imagesTo view a slide show To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Card Mpeg Recording Selecting the moving picture sizes Mpeg Playback After finishing a recording MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPAL-compatible Countries/Regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemMoisture Condensation TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display105 106 Model name VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i SpecificationsIndex Blue = Neutralbrown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlyUnited Kingdom Ellas Greece Fourlis Trade A.E.B.E This Camcorder is Manufactured by

D305(i), D303(i), VP-D301(i), D307(i), D303D(i) specifications

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