User manual SAMSUNG SMX-F40LN

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations : · The subject is dark · When the background is too bright · Subject through a window that is stained or wet · Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes · Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence · Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject · Emitting strong light or reflecting subject · Focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame < Nearer subject > < Further subject > 58 · You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. pages 26~27 · Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically. · Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required. [. . . ] - 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. [. . . ]