Samsung VP-HMX20C/XER, VP-HMX20C/EDC, VP-HMX20C/CAN, VP-HMX20C/XEU, VP-HMX20C/XEE Nearer subject

using the menu items

Focussing manually during recording

This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity.

However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1.Touch “Focus”  “Manual.”

• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

2.Touch nearer subject ( ) or further subject () tab to adjust the focus, while viewing the subject on the LCD screen.

Focussing on a further subject

To focus on a further subject, touch further subject () tab.

Focussing in a nearer subject

To focus on a nearer subject, touch nearer subject ( ) tab.

Touch Pointing

Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel.

Focus

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1.Touch “Focus”  “Touch Point.”

• The square area appears.

2.Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point in the square area.

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

•A picture containing several objects, some close to the HD camcorder, others further away.

•A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

•Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

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

<Further subject>

Focus

Touch The object

•While recording a video, “Touch Point” menu is grayed out in the quick menu. Use this function before recording.

•“Focus” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.

•Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focussing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.

•If you are inexperienced in the use of HD camcorders, we recommend that you use auto focus.

•This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode.

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

•The adjusted value is applied right after touching ( or ) tab.

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