Samsung HMX-F80BP/XER, HMX-F800BP/EDC Advanced recording, Adjusting the focus manually

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 Adjusting the focus manually

Advanced recording

Examples of the Manual focus mode Adjusting the focus manually

This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

Examples of the Manual focus mode

• When the subject is dark.

• When the background is too bright.

When you view the subject through a window that is stained or

 

wet.

When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.

1Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to select Manual.

The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

STBY[220Min]

9999

Manual

• When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.

• Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.

When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.

When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the

 

frame.

2Press the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select the desired
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.
The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( 1Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to select Manual.2Press the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select the desiredindicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)] button. ) indicator appears.

Focusing on a nearer or farther subject

To focus on a nearer subject, press the [Control (Left)] button. To focus on a further subject, press the [Control (Right)] button.

The nearer or further icon ( •The manual focus setting will be applied and the (  ) indicator appears. / Focusing on a nearer or farther subject ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.

The adjusted value is applied right after you press the [Control (Left/Right)] button to adjust the focus.

<Nearer subject>

<Further subject>

 

 

 

• You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27

• Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre area automatically.

The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.

When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom, manual focusing will not

focus with accuracy. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital Zoom is turned off. ¬page 62

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Contents HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP HMX-F810BP/HMX-F810SP USERMANUAL Digital CamcorderIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE SAFETY WARNINGSPRECAUTIONS Before reading this user manualNotes regarding trademarks Before reading this user manualBefore using this camcorder Do not touch the product Safety informationUnplug from the power supply Prohibited actionSafety information Do not place the camcorder down on the open LCD screen Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Contents Troubleshooting ContentsConnecting to a TV Using with a windows computerSTEP 2 Record videos and photos Quick start guideSTEP 1 Get ready Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Quick start guideSTEP 3 Play back videos or photos STEP 4 Save recorded videos / photosSharing videos/photos on Web sites STEP 5 Delete videos or photosImporting and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC Checking your accessories Getting to know the camcorderWHATS INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Front & Left Getting to know the camcorderLOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear Right/Top & BottomRight of the LCD screen IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSVideo and Photo recording mode Left of the LCD screenCentre of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen1/10 Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewPhoto playback mode Single view Movie Move PlayTo eject the battery INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERYGetting started To insert the batteryTo charge the battery by connecting to a PC CHARGING THE BATTERYGetting started To charge the battery with the power adaptorCharging CHG lamp CHECKING THE BATTERY STATEBattery level display To check the charging stateCharging time To charge the battery by connecting to a PC Available charging and running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source Battery Type To charge the battery with the power adaptorAbout the battery When using this camcorder for the first time SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODEBasic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFFCharging the internal rechargeable battery SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIMEBasic operation of the camcorder Internal rechargeable batterySWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE SETTING THE OPERATION MODESSTBY mode USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDEMoves to the previous SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONSDOWN Search playback RPS Reverseתירבע SELECTING THE LANGUAGESSubmenu items To eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory cardCompatible memory cards Getting ready to start recordingSELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Using the memory card adaptorHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYRecordable time available for video ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREENRECORDING VIDEOS Basic recordingbutton Basic recordingRECORDING PAUSE/RESUME 1 Press the Recording start/stopgreat moment while recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTIONUnderstanding My Clip function 2 Press the PHOTO button everyRECORDING PHOTOS RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO To zoom out W ZOOMING IN/OUTTo zoom in T USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON Understanding how to change the operation modes Basic playbackCHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS Basic playbackPlayback/Pause/Stop To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Skip playbackPLAYING BACK MY CLIP USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTIONTAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO 2 Use the Control Up/Down VIEWING PHOTOS3 Press the Control Up/Down ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACKHANDLING MENUS Using the menu itemsPhoto Resolution Using the menu itemsMENU ITEMS Video ResolutionM Accessible Using the menu itemsSetting menu items Submenu Items Advanced recordingiSCENE Advanced recording Video ResolutionUnderstanding White Balance Photo ResolutionWhite Balance 1 Select Custom WB To set the white balance manuallyExamples of the Face detection mode Face DetectionUnderstanding EV Exposure Value EV Exposure ValueFocus C.NiteFocusing on a nearer or farther subject Adjusting the focus manuallyindicator to adjust focus, and then press the Control OK button The manual focus setting will be applied and the indicator appearsUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectDigital zoom range Zoom TypeCont. Shot Cont. ShotTime Lapse REC Blooming flowers A bird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky Example of Time Lapse RecordingTotal time for recording Recording interval time-lapse videoCross Grid Exit GuidelineDate Advanced playbackThumbnail View Option Smart BGM Option Advanced playbackPlayOption To delete the external songs in the memory card To delete the external songs in the memory cardclick Convert € Yes Delete DeleteDelete My Clip Delete My Clipthumbnails will appear ProtectIf you selected Select Files, image File Info Slide ShowFile Info Slide ShowFile No Other settingsStorage Info Date/Time Display Other settingsDate/Time Set Auto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundPC Software Auto Power OffDefault Set Default SetFormat LanguageUnderstanding the HDMI Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI Using a micro HDMI cableConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio VIEWING ON A TV SCREENDUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS Dubbing videosSystem Requirements Using with a windows computerWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main Functionsprocedure starts. Click Yes to confirm Using with a windows computerUSING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Step 1. Connecting the USB cableFor details, select Help Œ Help on the Intelli-studio screen Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowStep 4. Editing videos or photos Step 3. Playing back videos or photosStep 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICEFile format Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaVideos H.264 y Photos zWARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES TroubleshootingRecording TroubleshootingPlayback Explanation/Solution SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSSymptom Symptom TroubleshootingSymptom Explanation/SolutionExplanation/Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during Symptom Connecting to a computer Back light Because of the following settingsVideo Resolution 1280x720/25p Cannot useCleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMAINTENANCE Cautions when storingOn TV colour systems Maintenance & additional informationUSING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Power sourcesAperture GLOSSARYResolution AF Auto FocusModel name SpecificationsSystem LCD screen Connectors General Contact Centre  Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDERegion CountryContact Centre Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct disposal of batteries in this productCorrect Disposal of This Product RoHS compliant 129, Samsung-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 443-742 KoreaSamsung Electronics Euro QA Lab Blackbushe Business Park Saxony Way, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6GG, UK
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