Samsung HMX-QF20BP/EDC, HMX-Q20TP/EDC Using the Manual modes, Understanding EV Exposure Value

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Using the Manual modes

EV (Exposure Value)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos.

1Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p

EV ( ) tab.

2Touch the / tab to adjust the setting values.

• The setting values range from -2.0 to +2.0

Understanding EV (Exposure Value)

Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium (Image sensor) during the process of taking photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure. For example, +0.3 lets in more light than -0.3.

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EV : 0	EV : 0

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Contents User Icons used in this manual Safety warningsPrecautions Proper recording etiquetteImportant information on use Before using this camcorderOn Sets to record close-up images of very small objects Page Safety information Safety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Learn about your camcorder’s layout, icons, and home screen Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardGetting Started Turning your camcorder on/offChecking your accessories UnpackingCamcorder layout Top/Front/LeftCamcorder layout Rear/Right/BottomTo insert the battery Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardInserting/ejecting the battery To eject the batteryTo insert a memory card Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardInserting/ejecting a memory card not supplied To eject a memory cardUsing the memory card adaptor Compatible memory cardsHandling a memory card Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impactsRecording time available for video in minutes Recordable number of photosUsing the AC power adaptor Charging the batteryUsing the USB cable Battery level display Charging the batteryChecking the battery state To check the charging stateVideo resolution Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Continuous recording timeBattery properties About the batteryMake sure to store the battery separately after use Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen When using this camcorder for the first timeTurning your camcorder on/off To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the Home buttonDrag Using the touch screenTouch Using the touch screen Switching the information display modeRotate the LCD screen towards the lens Adjusting the LCD screenOpen the LCD screen with your finger Screen opens up toMake sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch Tab Performing the initial setupOpen the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder Touch the up or down arrows to set the dateSelecting the language Touch the Return tab to complete the settingTouch Settings p General p Language Press the Home button, and then drag the HomeLeft of the LCD screen Video recording modeLearning icons Centre of the LCD screenPhoto recording mode Learning iconsTop of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Bottom of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Thumbnail view Photo playback mode Single viewAccessing the Home screen Using the Home screenIcons on the Home screen 180˚ Switch grip Using the grip belt90˚ Vertical grip Learn about basic functions for video and photo shooting Basic functionsRecording with ease for beginners Smart Auto Press the Recording start/stop button Recording videosSelect a subject to record Recording pause/resumeRecording videos Rotate the camcorder to 90º for vertical recording Recording videos in portrait modePress the Home button Š touch Vertical HD Recording AgainMy Clip function Stby mode, touch the Video recording mode tabTagging great moments while recording Press the My Clip button every great moment while recordingRecording photos Stby mode, touch the Photo recording mode tabShutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded Align your subject in the frame Press the Home button Š touch Smart AutoAppropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen To zoom out ZoomingTo zoom Example of zoom-in/outUsing the Art Time Lapse mode Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a modeExtended functions To set the white balance manually Using the Manual modesWhite Balance Manual mode, touch White Balance tab p Custom WB tabEV Exposure Value Using the Manual modesSetting values range from -2.0 to +2.0 Understanding EV Exposure ValueBackground Back LightLighting so that the subject does not appear too dark Focus Tab FocusPress the Home Button p touch Manual pSuper C.Nite Colours Stby mode, touch the Video recording modeSuper C. Nite Tab Self Timer Cont. Shot Fader Using the Art Film modesRecording a video with Fade effect Using the Art Film modes Digital EffectTouch the Menu tab Touch the desired submenu Using the Art Time Lapse modeArt Time Lapse recording starts Using the Art Time Lapse mode Example of Art Time Lapse recordingViewing videos or photos in playback mode Learn how to play back and edit videos and photosPlayback/Editing Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Starting the playback modePlaying back videos Viewing videos or photos in playback modeFind videos in various ways Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screen To adjust the volume during video playbackTouch the / tab to increase or decrease audio volume Skip playback Playback/Pause/StopSearch playback Slow playbackSelect the video playback mode. ¬page Tagging great moments during playbackThumbnail view Press the My Clip button every great moment duringFind photos in various ways Viewing photosCamcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen Zooming during photo playback To cancel, touch the Return tabViewing a slide show Touch the Slide show tab during photo playbackSharing videos Editing videos or photosShare HMX-QF20 only Touch the Menu tabSharing photos Editing videos or photosTouch the Menu tab Touch Share Touch thumbnails DeleteTouch Yes You can erase your recordings one by one or all at onceTouch the Menu tab p Delete My Clip Delete My ClipMy Clip Creation Touch the Menu tab p My Clip CreationProtect Smart BGMDivide Touch the Pause tab at the point of division p Cutting tabCombine Select the video playback mode. ¬page Touch the tabYou can see image information for each image File InfoTo exit the menu, touch the Return tab Information of the selected file appearsConnecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Using video or photo sharing web sitesPress the Home button p touch Social Sharing Connecting to a WlanTouch the Wi-Fi setting tab on the bottom left Minutes Camcorder connects to the network you have chosenTouch Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConfiguring the network settings Touch the tab next to an APTouch the tab next to an AP Touch IP Setting p Manual Manually setting the IP addressBy using the virtual keyboard. ¬page Access point in the wireless network service areaNetwork connection tips Entering textAccessing a web site Using video or photo sharing web sitesUploading videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on a TV Link-enabled TV Press the Home button p touch TV Link p Confirm tabPress the Home button p touch Auto Backup Using Auto Backup to send videos or photosInstalling the programme for Auto backup on your PC Sending photos or videos to a PCAbout the Wakeup on LAN WOL feature Using Auto Backup to send videos or photosSetting the PC to wake up from sleep mode Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Using with other devices What is Anynet+ function? Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a regular TV Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Viewing on a TV screenImages recorded in a 169 ratio Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerSet USB Connect to PictBridge. ¬page Turn your printer onSelected date and time display option is set Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers Selected date and time will be printed on photosTransferring files to your Windows computer System requirementsTransferring files with Intelli-studio Connecting the USB cableTransferring files to your Windows computer If you do not want to save any new files, select NoAbout the Intelli-studio main window 3 4 5 6Choose the video or photo that you want to play back Playing back videos or photosEditing videos or photos Edit a video or photo with various edit functionsClick the web site you would like to upload files to Enter your ID and the password to accessSharing the videos/photos online Click Upload to start uploadingViewing the contents of storage media File format Video file H.264Photo file Video filesSettings Refer to items to configure your camcorder’s settingsPress the Home button p touch Settings Touch a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu To exit the menu setting, touch the Return tabSettings menu ShootingPlayback When the transferring finishes, click OK Using external songs as background music Smart BGMTo set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory card To delete the external songs in the memory cardDisplay Format. Use this setting only when connecting Auto* The video signals are output in the sameWhen connecting to an Hdtv Signals through its Hdmi jacksConnectivity General Set whether or not to hear the shutter sound On* Turn on the shutter sound to hear whenDefault Set Defaults Reset all menu settings to the default conditionsFactory settings Format121 Using your camcorder abroad 123Appendixes 124Battery TroubleshootingStorage media Troubleshooting RecordingFiles is reached Limit of videoDelete files Change to another card which has enough freePlayback Editing videosPrint Error Problem occurred during printing Fail Printer Check the USB cable ConnectingTry the connection procedure again Insert paperThat of AP Camcorder to match the AP’s No response from Wireless Network HMX-QF20 onlyConnection failed Check your network connectionPower Symptoms and solutionsDisplay This is not a malfunction Power offRecording stops automatically Light, a vertical line appearsSound is not available Where you press the Recording start/stopThis is not an error There is a time difference between the pointAdjusting the image during recording Playback on other devices TV, etc Playback on your camcorderAppears distorted Video cable Connecting to a computerFrom your camcorder This is not an error From your camcorder. ¬pageOverall operations Maintenance Cleaning the camcorderMaintenance LCD screenOn TV colour systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources PAL-compatible countries/regionsGlossary AF Auto FocusSpecifications HMX-Q20BP/HMX-Q20TP/HMX-Q20RPDeclaration of Conformity Samsung Electronics Euro QA LabDeclaration sentence in official languages Declaration sentence in official languages Contact Samsung World Wide Region Country Contact Centre  Web SiteContact Samsung World Wide Correct disposal of batteries in this product NO-L-14041/01/2012/ETA/2012 1691/2012/WRLOSystems RoHS compliant

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