Samsung VP-D391I/MEA, VP-D391/XEF Setting the white balance manually, Select Custom WB

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Settings

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Auto

This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight

This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

close up and when the subject is of one dominant colour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudy

This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent

This option is used when you make a recording under white fl uorescent lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tungsten

This option is used when the surroundings are less than 3200K of tungsten lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom WB

You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the white balance manually :

1.Select "Custom WB".

The indicator ( ) and the message "Set white balance" are displayed.

2.Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fi lls the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.

If the object that fi lls the screen is not focussed, correct the focus using "Manual Focus" page 42

3.Press the Joystick.

The white balance setting will be applied and indicator ( ) is displayed.

The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

It is recommended that you specify "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting white balance. page 57

Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.

Pressing the MENU button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the Custom WB setting and sets the White Balance to "Auto".

 

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Features of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Safety warnings PrecautionsCamcorder, 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 Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover PreparationHand Strap Installing the BUTTON-TYPE Battery Precaution regarding the button-type batteryAttaching the Core Filter Using the Battery Pack Inserting / Ejecting the battery packCharging the Battery Pack Charging indicator IA-BP80WABattery Level Display Battery Pack ManagementAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceSetting the operating modes Basic Minidv Camcorder OperationTurning the miniDV camcorder on and off Screen Indicators in Camera / Player Modes OSD in Camera ModeOSD 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 imagesUsing the Display Button Switching the information display modeChecking 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 easilyInitial setting display menu setting Setting the Guideline GuidelineTo 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 Basic recording Inserting / Ejecting a CassetteVarious Recording Techniques Making Your First Recording Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q Mode To cancel the Easy Q modeButtons unavailable during EASY.Q operation Zooming in and OUT To zoomTo 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 OffZooming in and OUT with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Digital Zoom100x , 200x , 400x or 1200x , then press the Joystick Using the Colour Nite C.NITE Program AE, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2,Pastel1, Pastel2BLC, 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 fileImage format Number of Images on the Memory CardRecording 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 Using the Joystick Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images DeleteMessage 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 ConnectionsModels with an ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalogue Recording with a DV Connection CablePress 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 startConnecting to a PC Disconnecting the USB CableUsing 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 HeadsUsing Your Minidv Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesOn 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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