Samsung SC-D381 user manual Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC, BLC Off BLC On

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advanced recording

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. page 18

Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:

-The subject is in front of a window.

-The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

-The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.

-The light sources are too bright.

-The subject is against a snowy background.

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

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

3.Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

4.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "Camera", then press the Joystick or move the Joystick () to the right.

5.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "BLC", then press the Joystick.

6.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "On", then press the Joystick.

If you do not want to use the BLC function, set the "BLC" menu to "Off".

7.To exit, press the MENU button.

BLC ( ) indicator will be displayed.

This function will be set to "Off" in the EASY Q mode.

<BLC Off>

<BLC On>

 

 

Camera Mode

 

Camera

 

 

Program AE

Auto

White Balance

Auto

Visual Effect

Off

16:9 Wide

On

Macro

 

Off

DIS

 

Off

Move

Select

MENU Exit

Camera Mode

 

Camera

 

 

BLC

 

Off

Digital Zoom

On

C.Nite

 

 

Light

 

 

Move

Select

MENU Exit

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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 buttonUsing the Hand Strap & Lens Cover PreparationHand Strap 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 onlyInitial setting system menu setting Setting the Clock Clock SETTurning the date and time display on/off 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 Reviewing and Searching a Recording Record Search JoystickTo perform the backward search To perform the normal searchTo Start Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Stop Recording Auto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds when Recording 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 Sepia MirrorEmboss2  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 ScreenVarious Functions while in Player Mode Playback/PausePicture Search Forward/Reverse Slow Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 onlyFrame Advance To play back frame by frame SC-D382/D385 only X2 Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 onlyReverse Playback 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 Viewing Photo Images Jpeg To view a Single ImageTo view a Slide Show To view the Multi DisplayProtection from accidental Erasure Protect Using the Joystick Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images DeleteMessage Do you want to delete? is displayed 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 MarkPrinting Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTM Connecting To a PrinterTurn your printers power off Select switch to CardSetting the Number of Prints Setting the Date/Time Imprint OptionCanceling the Printing 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 Maintenance How to store a tapeAfter Finishing a Recording 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