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Advanced Recording

NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording)

The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode.

The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness.

1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

2.Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON.

(NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor.

The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically.

3.To cancel the NIGHT CAPTURE function, slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to OFF.

Notes

OFFON

POWER NIGHT CAPTURE

STBY

0 : 0 0 : 0 0 6 0 min

NIGHT CAPTURE

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

If you use the NIGHT CAPTURE function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may be tinted green.

In the NIGHT CAPTURE mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when using the NIGHT CAPTURE function, focus manually.

Do not cover the Infrared Light with the hand.

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Samsung VP-D101, D105, D102D, D103 manual Night Capture 0 lux recording

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