User manual SAMSUNG VP-W63

[. . . ] Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder in direct sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this could damaging it. 1 2 3 Precautions regarding moisture condensation 1) Asudden change in air temperature may cause moisture to form inside the camcorder. for example: s When you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to warm temperatures inside during the winter. [. . . ] s Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings. To switch Custom off, press the CUSTOM button once. s The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on. Notes: 32 s The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera (providing a good lithium battery has been installed). ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only) 1 The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. 1 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). 1 It provides more stable pictures when: s Recording with the Zoom. s Recording a small object close-up s Recording and walking at the same time s Recording through the window of a vehicle 1. s The MENU list will appear. MENU DIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF D. ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON WHITE BAL. . . . . . . . . AUTO WL. REMOCON . . . . ON EXIT: MENU 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until DIS is highlighted. MENU DIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF D. ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON WHITE BAL. . . . . . . . . AUTO WL. REMOCON . . . . ON EXIT: MENU MENU 4. - The subject is against a snowy background. * BLC on 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode and press the BLC button. s Normal - BLC - Normal (BLC enhances only the subject). Note: BLC function will not operate in P. AE or EASY mode. 35 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) 1 The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. 1 The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures 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 able to play back 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. [. . . ] Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting. (see page 35) 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. x x Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. [. . . ]