Samsung SMX-F40SP User Manual

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Contents

571. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Focus.”2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),and then press the OK button.3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.FocusThe camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on,auto-focus will be always set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.PRECHECK!Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24Face detectionIt detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colourand exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditionsoptimised for the face detected.• Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Face Detection,”and then press the OK button.- Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected faceimage is optimised automatically.• The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded.• Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimalvalues automatically.• The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions.For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even whenthe subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature.• The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operatingwhile lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination.Submenu Itemsitems contents on-screendisplay“Auto”In most situations, it is better to use theautomatic focus feature, as it enables youto concentrate on the creative side of yourrecording.-“FaceDetection”Records under the optimal condition bydetecting faces automatically.“Manual”Manual focusing may be necessary undercertain conditions that make automaticfocusing diffi cult or unreliable.0:00:00 [475Min]STBY1.6M9999ExitSTBY 0:00:00 [475Min]FocusManualAutoFace DetectionSTBY 0:00:00 [475Min]STBYSTBY 0:00:00 [475Min]0:00:00 [475Min]ExitFocusManualAutoFace DetectionSTBY 0:00:00 [475Min]