Samsung SCW61/W62 manual Program AE Automatic Exposure

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Advanced Recording

PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)

The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.

The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field.

There are 6 automatic exposure modes.

1.AUTO mode

Auto balance between the subject and the background.

To be used in normal conditions.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.

2.SPORTS mode ( )

For recording people or objects moving quickly; you should able to play back the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur.

3.PORTRAIT mode ( )

For focusing on the background of the subject, the background being out of focus. The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture.

4.SPOTLIGHT mode ( )

To record correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.

The shutter speed is 1/60 second.

5.SAND/SNOW mode ( )

For recording when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.

6.HSS (High Speed Shutter) mode ( )

For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

You may need to light the recording area.

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Contents Video Camcorder Contents Playing back a Tape Taking care of the battery pack Keep the terminals cleanFor example Lithium Battery Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Minutes off timer in Standby mode Safety Instructions Ventilation Power SourcesPOWER-CORD Protection Grounding or PolarizationReplacement Parts Power LinesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckUser Installer Caution Features Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront View Side View Battery Eject Menu ON/OFFBattery Eject BLCBattery pack compartment see 33. D.ZOOM see Rear ViewLight OSD On Screen DisplayPB DSE Title see Operation modeTime see Self diagnosis seeOptional Accessories Accessories Supplied with the CamcorderBasic Accessories Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap PreparingLithium Battery Installation Shoulder StrapCamera Connecting the Power SourceTo use the AC Power Adapter Recharging the Battery Pack To use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for recording? OFFUsing the Battery Pack SCW61 SCW62Battery Level Display Tips for Battery IdentificationPress the Eject button Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Recording possibleMaking your First Recording BatteryBasic Recording Edit Recording with the Viewfinder Adjusting Focus of the ViewfinderHints for Stable Image Recording FocusREW Playing back a tape on the CamcorderPlayer Play StillViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchAdvanced Recording Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF SCW61/W62 ZoomEasy Mode for Beginners Following basic modeCUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings Auto Focusing Manual FocusingBLC BLC offProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME Setting a DATE/TIMERecording the DATE/TIME Selecting a Language and Setting a Title Selecting and Recording a TitleRecording a Title To Start Recording To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTFade In and Out Fade OUTSetting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Lighting Techniques After RecordingPlaying back a Tape Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack To watch with TV monitorPlayback To locate a scene picture search Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause Multi Playback using the PAL60 System Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder MaintenanceDSE in Player mode Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Video Heads Storing the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Color systemSelf Diagnosis Display TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Display Blinking Inform that ActionSymptom Explanation/Solution CheckingTroubleshooting Moisture Condensation DEWSystem SCW61/W62 SpecificationsConnectors GeneralBattery Level IndexWeight Exclusions What is not Covered WarrantySamsung Limited Warranty This Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home