User manual SAMSUNG SMX-F40 RED

[. . . ] User Manual Memory Camcorder www. samsung. com/register SMX-F40BN/SMX-F40SN/SMX-F40RN/SMX-F40LN SMX-F400BN/SMX-F400SN/SMX-F400RN/SMX-F400LN SMX-F43BN/SMX-F43SN/SMX-F43RN/SMX-F43LN SMX-F44BN/SMX-F44SN/SMX-F44RN/SMX-F44LN key features of your memory camcorder T VIE W H. 264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H. 264, uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage. Simple & easy user interface Designed to provide optimized and easy use with an ergonomic design. An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as an easy operation. Left-side touch buttons provide a new and interactive way to access basic functions. T VIE W Animated thumbnail view The camcorder displays an animated preview in the video thumbnail mode. [. . . ] Submenu Items items "Auto" "Face Detection" "Manual" contents 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. Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically. Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. on-screen display - Focus Auto Face Detection Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Focus Auto Face Detection Manual Exit Face detection It detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected. · Move the Control joystick (/) to select "Face Detection, " and then press the OK button. - Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimised automatically. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1. 6M · The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded. · Framing a person's face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically. · The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature. · The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination. 57 recording options Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. Move the Control joystick (/) to select "Manual Focus. " STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 · The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. Move the Control joystick (/) to select the desired indicator to Manual Focus adjust focus, then press the OK button. · The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator is displayed. 1. 6M Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject, move the Control joystick (). Focusing on a further subject To focus on a further subject, move the Control joystick (). · The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end. · The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control joystick (/) to adjust the focus. [. . . ] - While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up. - If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot. 115 maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD · Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. · Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. · Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. [. . . ]