Samsung SCD303 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 Digital Video Camcorder Safety Instructions Ventilation Lightning User Installer Caution Contents Advanced Recording Playback 104 LCD open For example English English Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryNite PIX FeaturesMulti OSD Language PhotoOptional Accessories Accessories Supplied with camcorderBasic Accessories Front & Left View PB ZOOM/MACRO Display Left Side ViewFunction buttons SpeakerRight & Top View Power switch Camera or PlayerTape Eject Rear & Bottom ViewSlow START/STOPStop StillOSD On Screen Display in Camera and Player modes OSD in Camera modeTurning the OSD on/off On Screen Display Turning OSD on/off OSD On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modesFolder number-file number see Image counter Slide Show MPEG4 Screen SizeSelf Record using the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control SCD305/D307 onlyBattery Installation for the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Attaching the Lens Cover Adjusting the Hand StrapHand strap Shoulder StrapTo select the Camcorder mode Connecting a Power SourceTo use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Charging 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 tape Making your First Recording Basic RecordingSelecting the OSD Language Record Search REC Search Recording with the Viewfinder Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the LCD monitor Bright Select Bright Adjust Color 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 PlayUse of various Functions Setting menu itemsMenu 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 SCD305/D307 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 function works in Camera mode REC ModeAudio Mode function works in Camera mode Audio ModeWind CUT OFF TV Display DSE Digital Special Effect see Using Quick MenuNavigation MenuWL.REMOTE DISShutter 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 AF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus Auto FocusingManual Focusing 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 dubbing SCD305/D307 onlyDubbed Audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingNite PIX 0 lux recording Power Nite PIX 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 SCD305/D307 only Various Functions while in Player modePlayback/Pause Picture search Forward/ReverseReverse playback SCD305/D307 only Frame advance To play back frame by frame SCD305/D307 onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse SCD305/D307 only Zero Memory SCD305/D307 only PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV deviceConnecting to a PC Recording with a DV connection cable System requirementsTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interfaceUsing the PC camera function Installing DVC Media 5.1 ProgramProgram installation Disconnecting the USB cable Using the Removable Disk functionUsing the USB streaming function Memory Stick Memory Stick Optional AccessoryMemory Stick Functions SCD305/D307 Ejecting the Memory CardImage Format Selecting the Camcorder modeStructure of folders and files on the Memory Card Memory File Number Number of images on the Memory Card Selecting the image qualitySelect the image quality Recording 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 slide show Viewing Still imagesTo view a Single image To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card Menu Selector Marking images for printingProtection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Card Recording moving pictures onto a Memory Card Mpeg RecordingSelecting the moving picture sizes Images, but it is not a malfunction Mpeg PlaybackAfter finishing a recording MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPAL-compatible Countries/Regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Color systemMoisture Condensation TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display Memory Full Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode103 Model name SCD303/D305/D307 SpecificationsIndex Exclusions What is not Covered Samsung Limited WarrantyThis Camcorder is Manufactured by