Samsung HMX-S10BN User manual

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Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder
is turned on, the Focus function will always be set to auto-focus. You can also set the Focus
function to manual and focus on a subject manually.
PREC_ECK!
Selectthe record(,a_/_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Focus" _ thenthe desired submenu item.
2. Touch the (_) tab to complete the setting.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Return (m) tab.
Auto: Focus is set automatically.
• Manual (_): You can set the focus manually if the auto focus function has
difficulty setting the focus. On the LCD screen, drag the focus dial in the desired
direction to adjust the setting values.
•Touch Point (_): You can set the focus by touching a specific point of the
subject on the LCD screen. (Available only in video record mode.
Magic Touch performs the same function for photos. "_ page 72)
| Focusing manually during recording
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, it may not
always obtain the correct focus, depending on the recording conditions. If the camcorder does
not focus correctly, use the manual focus mode.
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| Using the touch point function
Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of
the picture. To focus on the particular point, touch the point on the
LCD screen. The Touch Point function is available only in the video
record mode. For photos, use Magic Touch to perform the same
function. _page 72
• The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not
be able to keep accurate focus manually after the zoom ratio has been changed,
• When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the
AF(@) tab on the LCD screen to set the "Focus" to "Auto,"
• When you specify "Focus: Manual or Touch Point," "Face Detection" is set to "OFF"
automatically.
Face Detection
Your camcorder detects a subject's face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image
quality to the optimal settings. Record faces more vividly.
PREC_ECK!
Select the record (4_/_) mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Face Detection" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function,
• On(_(_): Detects faces automatically and sets the optimal recording
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Magic Touch
Simply touch the area on the LCD screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo.
You can capture clearer photos as the Magic Touch function optimizes the focus and white
balance for the point you touch.
PRFCHECK!
Select the Photo record (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Magic Touch" _ then the desired vcs_,
submenu item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
• On (cb): Touch the area on the LCD screen that you would like to
focus on. Brightness will also be adjusted to the optimal value.
• To disable the Magic Touch function, touch the AF (@) tab on the LCD screen, then "Focus" is
then set to "Auto."
• When you specify "Magic touch: On," "Face Detection" is set to "Off" automatically and
"Metering" is set to "Multi" automatically.

Metering
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder measures the quantity of light. The
brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
_REC_:CK!
Select the Photo record (ll_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Metering" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (@) tab.
• Multi ( ): Meters the light by calculating the amount of light from
different areas in the frame. Suitable for normal image capture.
• Center (_0: The amount of light metered on the center of the frame
influences the whole screen. Suitable for capturing people as the
subject occupies a large portk)n of the frame.
° Spot (!{{J}):Measures only the center of the screen and determines
aperture. Use this function when there is a very large brightness
difference between background and objects.
xvYCC
Using the xvYCC function, you can record a video with an extended range of colors by
expanding the camcorder's color space. You can record a video of mulit-hued flowers in more
vibrant color.
PRECN_:CK!
SelecttheVideo record(_) mode by pressing the MODEbutton, ",page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "xvYCC" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2o To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
• On (D): Records images with more vivid and various colors.
You can enjoy the recorded xvYCC video under optimal conditions when playing it back on the FV
that supports xvYCC. Refer to the TM's manual for details. 73

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Digital Effect
Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look.
PRECHFCK!
Select the record (4_/1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Digital Effect" _ then the desired
submenu item.
• You can move to the desired item by touching the < /> tab.
2. Touch the (_) tab or selected submenu item again to complete
the setting.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
Off (G)
Without any Digital Effect, a
normal, natural image is displayed
dunng recording or playback.
Art (@)
This mode helps adjust for facial
imperfections.
Negative (G)
This mode reverses the colors,
creating a negative image.
Emboss (O)
This mode creates a three--
dimensional image.
Sepia (_)
This mode gives the image a
reddish brown book,
Silhouette (_)
This mode makes an object or
scene with black outlines and a
featureless interior.

Fader
You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the
beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video record (_) mode by pressing the MODE button, _',page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Fader" _ then the desired submenu
item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function
In (M): As soon as you start recording, the recording fades in,
Out (_): When the recording is done, the recording fades out.
In-Out (1_): When you start or sIop recording, the recording fades
in or fades out accordingly,
This function automatically turns off after being used one time. You must reset it to work again,
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Tele Macro
Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on
a small portion of a large object at a wide angle. It is useful to get close up images of flowers or
insects etc.
PREC_ECK!
Selectthe record(4_/_) mode by pressingthe MODE button, _page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Tele Macro" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
• On (4_): You call focus on a small portion of a large object at a wide
angle.
• When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered.
• Use a tnpod (net supplied) to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode.
• Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.
• As the distance to the subject decreases, the focusing area narrows.
• When you carl net get proper focus, use the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom (W/T) lever to adjust the
focus.
• For best results, use the Tele Macro function between. 4 inches (lcm) and 19.5 inches (50cm) from
your subject.

Cont. Shot
This function allows you to capture photos rapidly, insuccession to give you more photo-taking
opportunities when recording moving subjects.
PREC_:CK!
Select the Photo record (1_!) mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 27
1o Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Cont. Shot" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2o To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
Off: Records only one photo image.
• Normal Speed (_=_):You can take photos continuously while you press and
hold the PHOTO button. The number of recordable photos depends on the
photo's resolution and the memory space.
High Speed (_:_,,,_):Press the PHOTO button to capture 18 photos continuously
over about 2 seconds.
When an error occurs (internal memory full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message
is displayed.
When "Cont. Shot" is set to "High Speed" the photo resolution is fixed to 1920x1080.
When taking photos with the Magic Touch function, the continuous shot is not available even if "Cont. Shot" is set to On.
Wind Cut
Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the
microphone.
PREC_ECK!
Select the Video record (_la) mode by pressing the MODE button, _',page 27
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab _"Wind Cut" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function,
• On (_): Reduces wind noise when recording seund using the
microphone,
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Zoom MiO
Zoom Mic adjusts the audio setting in conjunction with the optical zoom setting so that the
audio zooms in on the subject as the camcorder zooms in optically. For example, when you
zoom in on a bird, the Zoom Mic function automatically zooms the sound in so that you can
record the bird's chirpings.
PREC_ECK!
Select the Video record (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 27
1o Touch the Menu (_) tab _ "Zoom MI¢" _ then the desired
submenu item.
2o To exit the menu, touch the Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
• On (_): The internal zoom mk:rophone settings change in
conjunction with the optical zoom setting.
• Zoom microphone is not available when you use an external microphone.
• When using the Zoom microphone or Voice Reduction function, do not close the LCD screen or
cover the internal zoom microphone on the left of the camcorder.
• When you specify "Zoom MIC: On", "Voice Reduction" is set to "Off" automatically.