Samsung VP-D391I/MEA, VP-D391/XEF, VP-D391/EDC, VP-D391I/XER manual Auto Focus / Manual Focus

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basic recording

AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS

The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18

In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

Manual focussing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focussing diffi cult or unreliable.

Adjust the Auto Focus / Manual Focus functions only by using the Joystick.

Auto Focus

If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that

a

b

you make use of auto focus.

 

 

Manual Focus

In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others

c

d

further away.

 

 

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

 

 

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

 

 

d.People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

Setting the Focus

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D395i only)

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

3.Press the Joystick.

Quick menu will appear.

4.Move down the Joystick () to select the "Manual Focus" mode.

You can toggle between "Auto Focus" and "Manual Focus" by moving down the Joystick (▼).

Move the Joystick ( / ) left or right to select the desired manual focus value,

then press the Joystick.

5.To exit, press the Joystick.

Manual focus indicator ( ) and the status bar will be displayed on the LCD screen.

Manual focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Precautions Safety warningsCamcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotate it to the best angle to record or playServicing & Replacement Parts Correct Disposal of This ProductContents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback 100 What is Included with Your Minidv Camcorder Front & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Rear & Bottom View Using the Remote Control VP-D392 i /D395i only Preparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverHand Strap Precaution regarding the button-type battery Installing the BUTTON-TYPE BatteryAttaching the Core Filter Inserting / Ejecting the battery pack Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WABattery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceBasic Minidv Camcorder Operation Setting the operating modesTurning the miniDV camcorder on and off OSD in Camera Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Player Mode OSD in M.Player Mode Screen Indicators in M.CAM / M.PLAYER Modes VP-D395iONLYOSD in M.Cam Mode Movie images Photo imagesSwitching 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 VP-D395ionlyJoystick Month will be highlighted Initial setting system menu settingSetting the Clock Clock SET Turning the date and time display on/offOff Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Selecting the OSD Language Language JoystickViewing the Demonstration Demonstration Your camcorder so that you may use them more easilySetting the Guideline Guideline Initial setting display menu settingTo exit, press the Menu button Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD Colour LCD Bright LCD ColourInitial 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 ModeButtons unavailable during EASY.Q operation To zoom Zooming in and OUTTo zoom out Stby SP Wide 10Sec 00030 To perform the backward search Move the Joystick Reviewing and Searching a RecordingRecord Search Joystick To perform the normal search Move the JoystickTo Stop Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Start Recording To the rightAuto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusSetting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Move the JoystickSelecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio Mode Advanced recordingCutting OFF 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 WBDisplay mode is set to the selected mode Applying Visual Effects Visual EffectEmboss2 SepiaMirror Pastel2Setting the 169 Wide Mode 169 Wide Joystick or move the Joystick X to the right Using the Tele Macro MacroMove the Joystick / up or down to select Camera, then press Move the Joystick / up or down to select Macro, then pressSetting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS DIS function works only in Camera mode.Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC OffSelecting the Digital Zoom Zooming in and OUT with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom100x , 200x , 400x or 1200x , then press the Joystick Program AE, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2,Pastel1, Pastel2 Using the Colour Nite C.NITEBLC, Digital Zoom, Shutter, Exposure Tape Photo Recording Using the Light Light VP-D392 i /D395i only Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo Recording Visual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.Nite, 169 WideSearching for a Photo Image on a Tape Photo Search Playback Playing Back a Tape on the LCD ScreenPicture Search Forward/Reverse Various Functions While in Player ModePlayback/Pause Slow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D392 i /D395i onlyForward frame advance X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D392 i /D395i onlyReverse Playback VP-D392 i /D395i only Reverse frame advanceAudio Dubbing VP-D392 i /D395i only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Setting the AV IN/OUT AV IN/OUT VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only ConnectionConnecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Playing Back on a TV ScreenConnecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback the tapeWhen Copying is Complete Copying a Camcorder Tape Onto a Video TapeUsing the VOICE+ Function Voice+ function works only in Player mode.To record from a VCR When Recording Copying is CompleteRecording Copying onto a Camcorder Tape To record from a TVDigital still camera mode VP-D395ionly 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 the Memory Card Setting the File Number File no Stored on the memory cardTaking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view the Multi Display Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Slide Show Photo imageProtection from Accidental Erasure Protect Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Using the JoystickMessage Do you want to delete? is displayed Deleting 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 Joystick Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image Before operationPhoto1+2Copy 56min 16BIt Move the Joystick / up or down to select Memory, then press Marking Images for Printing Print MarkRemoving the Print Mark This File or All Files , then press the JoystickTurn your printers power off Printing Your Pictures Using the PictbridgetmConnecting To a Printer Select switch to CardCanceling the Printing Setting the Number of PrintsSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Selecting ImagesIeee 1394 data transfer Connecting to a DV Device DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etcConnecting to a PC Transferring IEEE1394 I.LINK-DV Standard Data ConnectionsRecording with a DV Connection Cable Models with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnaloguePress the Recording start/stop button to start recording Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection Using USB InterfaceUSB interface VP-D395i only USB Connection Speed depending on the SystemEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Installing the Software DV Media PRO Programme Before you startDisconnecting the USB Cable Connecting to a PCUsing the Removable Disk Function Using the Web Camera Function After Finishing a Recording MaintenanceHow to store a tape Usable Cassette TapesCleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsPower sources Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadOn TV colour systems Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Recording start/stop button does notSetting Menu Items Mode dAvailable Mode Specifi cations Model Name VP-D391i/VP-D3910/ VP-D392i/ VP-D395iPower sources united kingdom only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveUnited Kingdom Ελλασ Greece Fourlis Trade Α.Ε.Β.Ε Contact Samsung world wide Country Contact Centre Web Site North AmericaRoHS compliant
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