Dvd camcorder: advanced recording, English – Samsung SC-DC575-XAA User Manual

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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)



The Shutter Speed function works only in

Camera Mode. page 26

The Shutter Speed refers to to the amount of time it takes the shutter to open and close. The faster the speed is set, the less light

enters the lens.



The Exposure function works in both

Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26

Setting the Exposure allows you to adjust the amount of light that enters the lens.

1. Set the

[Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)

2. Set the

[Power] switch to [

(Camera)].

3. Press the

[MENU] button.



The menu list will appear.

4. Move the

[Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick].

5. Move the

[Joystick] up or down to select or , then press the

[Joystick].

6. Move the

[Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick].

7. Move the

[Joystick] left or right to select the desired shutter speed or exposure value, then

press the

[Joystick].



Shutter speed can be set to

<1/60>, <1/100>, <1/250>, <1/500>, <1/1000>, <1/2000>,

<1/4000> or <1/10000> of a second.



Exposure value can be set between

<00> and <29>.

8. To exit, press the

[MENU] button.



Selected settings are displayed.

Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording



Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000



Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500

or 1/250



Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100

Adjusting the Exposure When Recording



When you set the Exposure to Manual, the amount of light that enters the lens can be

adjusted to match the surrounding light conditions.

Notes



You can directly access the

Shutter and Exposure function by using the [Q.MENU] button. page 27



If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when

Program AE option is selected,

manual changes are applied ﬁrst.



The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.



The DVD Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change

to the EASY.Q mode.



When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording

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Move

Select

Exit

Camera Mode

►Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

Shutter

Exposure

16:9 Wide

▼

Auto

Manual