Samsung SC-D381 user manual Auto Focus / Manual Focus

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AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS

The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. page 18

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 or unreliable.

Adjust the Auto Focus / Manual Focus functions only by using the Joystick.

Auto Focus

If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of auto focus.

Manual Focus

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

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 athlete or a crowd.

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Setting the Focus

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (SC-D383/D385 only)

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

3.Press the Joystick.

Quick menu will appear.

4.Move the Joystick down () to select the "Manual Focus" mode.

You can toggle between "Auto Focus" and "Manual Focus" by moving down the Joystick ().

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

5.To exit, press the Joystick.

Manual focus indicator ( ) and the status bar will be displayed on the LCD screen.

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

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder SC-D381 SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Safety warningsImportant safety instructions Ventilation Power Sources Power Lines User Installer Caution FCC WarningPrecautions Adjusting the LCD ScreenServicing & Replacement Parts Contents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback Ieee 1394 Data Transfer What is Included with Your Minidv Camcorder Front & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in Jack Rear & Bottom ViewUsing the Remote Control SC-D382/D385 only Display buttonHand Strap Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverPreparation Attaching the Lens CoverInstalling the BUTTON-TYPE Battery Precaution regarding the button-type batteryCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackInserting / Ejecting the battery pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Battery Level DisplayBattery Pack Management Using a Household Power Source Connecting a Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Turning the miniDV camcorder on and offOSD in Player Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Camera Mode OSD in M.Cam Mode OSD in M.Player ModeChecking the remaining battery Using the Display ButtonSwitching the information display mode Using the Joystick Handling Quick Menus with the JoystickQuick Menu In Camera /Player modes Quick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes SC-D383/D385 onlyTurning the date and time display on/off Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Display illustrations in this manualOr Player Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound To exit, press the Menu button Selecting the OSD Language LanguageJoystick Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Initial setting display menu setting Setting the Guideline GuidelineAdjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD Color LCD Bright LCD ColorInitial settingdisplay menu setting Displaying the Date / Time Date / TimeSetting the TV Display TV Display Various Recording Techniques Basic recordingInserting / Ejecting a Cassette Making Your First Recording Menu button 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 backward search Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal searchTo Stop Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Start Recording Auto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusRecommended Shutter Speeds when Recording Setting the Shutter Speed & ExposureSetting the Shutter Speed Setting the ExposureSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio Mode Advanced recordingCutting 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 DIS function works only in Camera mode.Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC Off BLC OnZooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital ZoomUsing the Color Nite C.NITE Tape Photo RecordingUsing the Light Light SC-D382/d383/d385 only Light function works only in Camera and M.Cam mode.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 SC-D382/D385 onlyReverse Playback SC-D382/D385 only Frame Advance To play back frame by frame SC-D382/D385 onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 only Forward frame advanceAudio Dubbing SC-D382/d385 only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect PLaying BacK a Tape on a Tv scReen Connecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input JacksConnection Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Play back the tapePlayer When Copying is CompleteCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape Using the VOICE+ Function Voice+ function works only in Player mode.Digital still camera mode SC-D383/D385 only Using a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not suppliedStructure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card Movie image fileRecording time available on a 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 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 Move the Joystick Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image Before operation0033023 Marking Images for Printing Print Mark Removing the Print MarkTurn your printers power off Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMConnecting To a Printer Select switch to CardCanceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesSystem Requirements Connecting to a PCIeee 1394 data transfer Recording with a DV Connection Cable Press the Recording start/stop button to start recordingUSB interface SC-D383/D385 only USB Connection Speed depending on the SystemEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing the Software DV Media Pro Program Before you startDisconnecting the USB Cable Using the Removable Disk FunctionUsing the PC camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesBlue screen On TV color systems Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadPower sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting menu items ModeAvailable Mode Specifications Model Name SC-D381/ SC-D382 / SC-D383/ SC-D385Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantySamsung RoHS compliant