User manual SAMSUNG VP-MS11

[. . . ] Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. 1 2 3 Precautions regarding moisture condensation 1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: s When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter. s When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot temperature outside during the summer. [. . . ] You can get a sharp picture after zooming out. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press MF button again. XDR/BLC XDR or BLC works in CAMERA mode. Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: - The subject is placed in front of a window. * XDR or BLC off - The person to be shot is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person's face is too dark to distinguish their features. - The subject is in the outdoors and the background is overcast. - The subject is against a snowy background. * XDR or BLC on 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. s Normal - XDR - BLC - Normal (VP-MS11) s Normal - BLC - Normal (VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53) s XDR enhances the subject and background. Note: If you use PROGRAM AE instead of AUTO mode, the XDR/BLC does not work. 33 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different shooting conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field. Normal picture: This mode uses a normal image without DSE effect. MAKE-UP: This mode allows the image to be selected only in red, yellow, green or blue colours. EMBOSS: This mode gives the image a 3D effect. WIDE(16:9): This mode allows WIDE(16:9) television display. CINEMA: This mode covers upper/lower portion of the screen to give movie-like effect. NEG. (Negative): This mode allows the shoots to be taken by reflecting the colour of the image. MIRROR: This mode cuts the image by half, using the mirror effect. MOSAIC: This mode gives the image a checkered design. B/W(Black & White): This mode allows the image to be in black and white. SEPIA: This mode gives the image the SEPIA effect. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11. GHOST: This mode gives the image a dragging effect. [. . . ] Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the XDR/BLC function while you are shooting. (see page 33) The view finder lens has not been adjusted. Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus. (see page 25) x The tape does not move when you press the play, Fast Forward or Rewind buttons. [. . . ]