User manual SAMSUNG VP-L870

[. . . ] 4) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front. 5) Making a recording with the LCD screen closed. 2) 90° 3) 90° 4) 90° 5) 90° 0 0 0 0 Precautions regarding the LENS Do not point the LENS toward the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device). 0 0 4 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder 1 so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDOOR s Recording will begin using DATE/TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE/TIME displays TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTINUE the new CUSTOM settings. To switch Custom off, press the EXIT: MENU CUSTOM button once. s The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on. 880x SEPIA STBY -0:00:03 CUSTOM 0 s 0 TITLE CONTINUE 13:00 1. JAN. 2002 0 s 0 0 Note: The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera (providing a good lithium battery has been installed). 34 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-L750/L750D/L770 only) The DIS function only works in CAMERA mode. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: s Recording with the Zoom. s Recording small objects close-up s Recording and walking at the same time s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. (See page 18) s Open the LCD display and adjust as necessery. Turn the UP/DOWN dialuntil DIS is highlighted. s When the DIS is set, the DIS symbol ( ) will be displayed in the display. Notes: s It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod. s The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode. - The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. - The subject is against a snowy background. s Normal - BLC - Normal s BLC enhances only the subject. Note: BLC function will not operate in P. AE or EASY mode. 0 0 s s 0 0 37 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) The PROGRAM AE function only works in CAMERA mode. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions. AUTO mode s Auto balance between the subject and the background. s The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture. SPORTS mode ( ) s For shooting people or objects moving quickly; you should be able to playback the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur. PORTRAIT mode ( ) s For focusing on the subject and not the background. The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors. s The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture. [. . . ] (see page 17) x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s s 0 0 0 0 0 0 The battery pack is exhausted. You cannot eject the cassette from the compartment. The DATE/TIME indicator flashes more than 2 times when you set the camcorder to CAMERA. 65 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Symptom The playback picture is poor. Avertical stripe appears when you shoot a bright subject against a dark background (candle flame, for example). Explanation/Solution x The video heads might be dirty. [. . . ]