Samsung HMX-Q10BN/XAA manual Advanced recordings, EV Exposure Value, Back Light

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Advanced recordings

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

touch the EV ( ) tab.

2Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values.

The setting values range from -2.0 to +2.0

Back Light

When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark.

1Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Manual” p

touch the Back Light ( ) tab.

2Touch the desired submenu item.

STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]

Back Light : Off

STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]

EV : 0

Submenu items

• Off ( ): Disables the function.

• On ( ): Backlight compensation brightens the subject.

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.

EV : 0

Back lighting causes the subject to be darker than the background

It typically occurs when:

 

• The subject is in front of a window.

 

• The person you want to record is

 

wearing white or shiny clothes and is

 

placed against a bright background.

 

The person’s face is too dark to

 

distinguish his/her features.

 

• The subject is outdoors and the

 

background is overcast.

 

• The light sources are too bright.

 

• The subject is in front of a snowy

 

background.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Important safety instructions Iii Important safety instructionsIf the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or water LightningUser Installer Caution Precautions Safety WarningsImportant Information on USE Before using this camcorder Unplug from the power supply Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents You can record videos in H.264 format Quick start guideQuick start guide Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screenYou can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV. ¬page Touch the thumbnail / tab, then touch the desired imageDouble-click on the file you would like to playback Delete videos or photosWhats Included with Your Getting to know the camcorderCamcorder During recording Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Front/LeftRear/Right/Bottom Center of the LCD screen Video recording modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen9999 Photo recording modeBottom of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewGetting started INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery To eject the batteryUsing the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable Charging the BatteryGetting started Battery level display Checking the Battery StateTo check the charging state Continuous Recording without zoom Available running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source About the batteryBasic operation of the camcorder When using this camcorder for the first timeTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Using the Touch Screen Setting the Operation ModesBasic operation of the camcorder Drag Switching the information display modeInternal rechargeable battery Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First TimeCharging the internal rechargeable battery Supported languages Selecting the OSD LanguageTo eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Getting ready to start recordingSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Compatible memory cardsHandling a memory card Recording time available for video in minutes Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable number of photos Switch grip Either handed grip Using the Grip BeltAdjusting the LCD Screen Recording Videos Basic recordingTo pause recording Basic recording Recording Photos Align your subject in the frame Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoAppropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Tab on the LCD screen ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Playing Videos Basic playbackFind 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 Slow playback Playback / Pause / StopSearch playback Skip playbackFind photos in various ways Viewing PhotosViewing a slide show To cancel, touch the Return tabZooming during photo playback Using the Home menu Using the menu itemsHandling Menus Art Film menu items Using the menu itemsMenu Items Manual menu itemsItems Default value Settings menu itemsUnderstanding White Balance Advanced recordingsWhite Balance To set the white balance manuallyUnderstanding EV Exposure Value Advanced recordingsEV Exposure Value Back LightSuper C.Nite Self TimerFocus Cont. ShotFader Special effects for recordingsRecording a video with Fade effect Similar subjects After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the RecordingSpecial effects for recordings Time Lapse RECExample of Time Lapse Recording OFF Digital EffectDelete Editing videos and photosYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once Protect Editing videos and photosDivide Combine  You can see image information for each image File InfoTo exit the menu, touch the Return tab Video Resolution Other settingsPhoto Resolution OIS Duo Other settingsTele Macro Thumbnail Digital ZoomSlide Show Option Video Play OptionGuideline LCD BrightnessTV Display Date/Time DisplayAuto LCD Off Hdmi TV OutUSB Connect PC SoftwareTV Connect Guide Anynet+ HDMI-CEC File No Card InfoDate Type Setting the local timeTime Zone Date/Time SetBeep Sound Time TypeShutter Sound Auto Power OffQuick On Stby Switch Grip Format Language Default SetDemo Using the Demo functionWhat is Anynet+ function? Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Using a mini Hdmi cableConnecting 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 ScreenDubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Dubbing videosUse a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer Printing photosDirect Printing with a Pictbridge Printer Set USB Connect to PictBridge. ¬pageTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers Printing photosSystem requirements Using with a Windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionClick Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading Using with a Windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Program 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 Refer to page 63 for the photo resolutionStructure of folders and files on the storage media Video file H.264Battery TroubleshootingStorage media Recording TroubleshootingFormat the memory card using this camcorder Turn the camcorders power off and on for dataChange to another card which has enough free Editing videos PlaybackUSB Power Symptoms and SolutionsDisplay An afterimage remains on the LCD screen Power off100 Playback on other devices TV, etc Adjusting the image during recordingSet Focus to Auto. Video recording mode only ¬page Playback on your camcorder¬pages 70 Connecting to a computerFrom your camcorder This is not an error 102Copy the file to your PC, and then play it back Overall operations103 Or sound copied to your computer is not affectedLCD screen MaintenanceCleaning the camcorder Additional informationAdditional information Using Your Camcorder AbroadGlossary 107 SpecificationsSamsung Limited Warranty WarrantyPage 726-7864 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ Questions or COMMENTS?
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