Samsung HMX-H320BP/EDC, HMX-H304SP/MEA Focusing manually during recording, Touch

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Advanced recording

Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also set the focus manually.

Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 29

Focusing manually during recording

Your camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the camcorder may not focus correctly, depending on the recording conditions. If it does not focus correctly, use the manual focus mode. To adjust the focus, place and hold your finger

on the () for a nearer subject, and on the () tab for a farther subject.

1.Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Focus."

2.Touch the desired submenu item.

3.To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.

Focus

Auto

Manual

1/1

Touch Point

The nearer or farther icon ( / ) appears in the centre when focus adjustment reaches the end.

The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you touch

the () or ( ) tab.

Manual

Manual

10CM

10CM

Submenu items

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

• Manual ( ): You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable.

Touch (

) or (

) tab to adjust the focus.

Touch Point (): To focus on a subject shown on the LCD screen, simply touch the subject on the screen.

<Nearer subject>

<Farther subject>

Scenes to set focus manually for

Scenes containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others farther away.

Scenes with a person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

Scenes which contain very shiny or glossy surfaces such as that of a car.

Scenes with people or objects moving constantly or quickly such as athletic events or crowd scenes.



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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Precautions Safety Warnings Important Information on USEBefore using this camcorder Followed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents 115 Connecting to a TV101 112Insert a memory card. page Quick start guideYou can record videos in H.264 format Recording photos Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screenQuick start guide Recording videosYou can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV. page Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screenViewing on a high definition TV STEP Delete videos or photos Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/FaceBookCamcorder Getting to know the camcorderWhats Included with Your Front & Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Right Top & Bottom Centre of the LCD screen Record modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screenTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Video play modePhoto play mode Ferrite Core Getting startedAttaching the Grip Belt Attaching the Ferrite CoreGetting started Using the BatteryAttaching the battery Detaching the batteryUsing the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable Charging the BatteryTo charge the battery To check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Colour of the LED indicates the power or charging stateUsing an AC power source About the battery LCD screen When using this camcorder for the first timeBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFBasic operation of the camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenFull and minimum display modes alternate Setting the Operation Modes Using the Display ButtonFull display mode Minimum display mode Touch Using the Touch PanelSetting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time First time settingsSupported languages First time settingsSelecting the Languages Submenu items About the storage mediaSelecting the Storage Media HMX-H303/H304/H305 only To eject a memory card About the storage mediaInserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardCommon cautions for memory cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable Time and CapacityRecording time available for video in minutes Recordable number of photosAppears, and recording starts Basic recordingRecording Videos Basic recording Capturing Photos During Video Recording Select a subject to record When the subject is in focusRecording Photos Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto When recording a close-upZoom speed ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outUnderstanding OIS Anti-Shake OIS Optical Image StabilizerUse the Anti-ShakeOIS function in the following cases Sorted by date Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback To change thumbnail display typePlaying Videos Basic playbackSkip playback To adjust the volumePlayback / Pause / Stop Frame by frame playback Search playbackTouch the photo you want to display Viewing PhotosTo start a slide show in the menu screen Viewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackHandling Menus Using the menu itemsRecording menu items Using the menu itemsMenu Items Slide Show Option  available, X not available Playback menu itemsEdit Combine Scene Video ResolutionAdvanced recording You can select the quality of the video to be recorded Video Quality Photo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded Advanced recordingUnderstanding White Balance Photo Sharpness White BalanceTouch the Menu Set White Balance Indicator appearsAperture To set the white balance manuallyShutter Touch the Menu Tab  ShutterUnderstanding Aperture Understanding EV Exposure Value Increase Tab to adjustSuper C.Nite Touch the Menu Tab  EVScenes to set focus manually for Focusing manually during recordingFocus TouchTo activate the touch point with a long touch Using the touch point functionDigital Effect Examples of  Digital Effect optionsRecording a video with Fade effect FaderTele Macro Cont. Shot Touch the Menu tab  Wind Cut Touch the desired submenu item Wind Cut Digital ZoomSelf Timer Time Lapse REC Total time for recording Recording interval Off Disables Time Lapse RECExample of Time Lapse Recording 135 secondsDeleting files after Quick View Quick ViewYou can select a specific video playback option Advanced playbackGuideline Play OptionHighlight playback time to the duration of a video Advanced playbackHighlight File appears Slide Show Option File InfoYou can see the image information for all images You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once Editing filesDelete Touch Yes If you selected All On, Editing filesProtect Files you want to protect, touchImages are copied All Files Copy all images Copy HMX-H303/H304/H305 onlyPoint of division, and then touch DividePlayback control tabs Touch the pauseOr not selected CombineTouch the video thumbnails Selected videos. Touching Video thumbnail toggles aSetting Menu Items System settingTab  Storage Info System settingTouch the Menu  Setting Storage Info HMX-H303/H304/H305 onlyBetween the two locations Setting the local timeFile No Time Zone Tab  Time Type Date/Time Set Time TypeDate Type You can set the display format for the time Touch the MenuDate/Time Display Touch the Menu  Setting tab  Date/Time DisplayAuto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Quick On Stby Auto Power Off Quick On StbyTab  Auto Power Off PC Software Tab  Hdmi TV Out USB Connect Hdmi TV OutConnected the camcorder to Tab  TV Display On the TV screen when you have connected your camcorderTV Connect Guide TV Display To a TVSubmenu items HMX-H 0 /H 04/H 0  only Format Default SetLanguage Demo Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Off Disable the Demo function On Enables the Demo functionUsing the Demo function What is Anynet+ function? Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Using a mini Hdmi cableOutput Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the compositeImage appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Dubbing videosTo set the number of prints To cancel the print settingPrinting photos Direct Printing with a Pictbridge PrinterTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers Printing photosSystem requirements Using with a Windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsTo disconnect the USB cable Using with a Windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Programme Connecting the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Viewing the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhoto file ➁ Video file H.264 ➀101 TroubleshootingBattery Storage mediaReplace memory card with a faster card TroubleshootingLower resolution 102103 RecordingOver than 1.8GB Combined Function 104Editing videos Only two files can be combined105 USB106 Display Symptoms and SolutionsPower 107 SymptomAdjusting the image during recording 108 109 Sound from a TV connected using the Hdmi Protected CablePlayback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc110 Connecting to a computer111 Overall operationsMenu items that cannot be used at the same time Aperture Manual, Shutter ManualTo clean the lens Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance Cleaning the camcorderPAL-compatible countries/regions Maintenance & additional informationUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesAF Auto Focus GlossaryPAL SpecificationsRegion Country Contact Centre  Web Site Contact Samsung world wideContact Samsung world wide Correct disposal of batteries in this product Electrical and electronic equipment, and we do not use RoHS compliant
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HMX-H300BP/XIL, HMX-H303BP/MEA, HMX-H300BP/EDC, HMX-H304BP/XER, HMX-H300UP/MEA specifications

The Samsung HMX-H300SP/EDC is a compact and feature-rich camcorder designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. This device is engineered to capture high-resolution video with remarkable clarity and color fidelity, making it an excellent choice for a variety of recording needs, from family events to travel documentaries.

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