Samsung SC-D263, Service Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Advanced Recording
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure
The Shutter Speed function works only in <Camera> mode. page 19
The Exposure function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. page 19
The Shutter Speed and Exposure functions can be set in the QUICK MENU.
1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (SC-D363/D364/D365/
D366 only)
3. Press the [ QUICK MENU ] button.
Quick menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select <Shutter> or <Exposure>,
then press the [OK] button .
5. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select <Manual>, then press the [OK] button .
6. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select desired shutter speed or exposure,
then press the [OK] button .
Shutter speed can be set to < 1/ 60 >, <1/ 100 >, <1/250>, <1/500>, <1/1000>, <1/2000>,
<1/4000> or <1/10000>.
Exposure value can be set between <00> and <29>.
7. To exit, press the [ QUICK MENU ] button.
Selected settings are displayed.
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording
Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: <1/2000> or <1/4000>
Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: <1/1000>,
<1/500> or <1/250>
Indoor sports such as basketball: <1/100>
[ Notes ]
If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when Program AE
option is selected, manual changes are applied first.
The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.
The Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change to
the EASY.Q mode.
When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.
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Exit Q.MENU
DIS
Program AE
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White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
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Exit Q.MENU
Off
DIS
Program AE
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White Balance
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Advanced Recording
Auto Focus / Manual Focus
The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>
modes. page 19
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables
you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Auto Focus
If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you
make use of Auto Focus.
Manual Focus
In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the [Power] switch to [ CAMERA ].
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [MEMORY CARD]. (SC-D363/D364/D365/ D366 only)
3. Press the [MF/AF] button.
The [MF] icon and the [MF/AF] status bar will be displayed on the LCD.
4. Focus with the [REV(
ÏÏ
)] and [FWD( )] buttons.
[ Note ]
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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