Samsung SC-D381 user manual 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 color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudy

This option should be used when making a recording in cloudy weather.

 

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent

This option should be used when making a recording under white fluorescent lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tungsten

This option is for when there is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 focused, 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 set "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 SC-D381 SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Important safety instructions Safety warningsCamcorder, follow these basic safety precautions 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 batteryInserting / Ejecting the battery pack Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WBattery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount 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 offOSD in Camera Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Player Mode OSD in M.Cam Mode OSD in M.Player ModeSwitching the information display mode Using the Display ButtonChecking 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 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 Joystick Selecting the OSD Language LanguageTo exit, press the Menu button 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 Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette Basic recordingVarious Recording Techniques Making Your First Recording To cancel the Easy Q mode Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q ModeMenu button unavailable during EASY.Q operation To zoom Zooming in and OUTTo zoom out 00030 Wide To perform the backward search Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal searchTo Start Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Stop 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 Connection Connecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input JacksPLaying BacK a Tape on a Tv scReen Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Play back the tapeCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape When Copying is CompletePlayer 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 fileNumber of Images on the Memory Card Image formatRecording time available on a 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 ImagesIeee 1394 data transfer Connecting to a PCSystem Requirements 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 Power sources Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadOn TV color systems 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