Samsung HMX-H400BP Manuel D’Utilisation

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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS 

(SMART AUTO)

In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the 

appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects (Indoor, 

Night, etc.). Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with 

the best camcorder settings for various scenes.

1.

Press the SMART AUTO button.

2.

Align your subject in the frame.

The camcorder automatically detects the scene when you 

align the subject.

The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.

Appears when recording at night. (Night)

Appears when recording images of landscapes with 

backlighting. (Backlight)

Appears when recording people. (Portrait)

WHITE

Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White)

Appears when recording an outdoor scene. (Landscape)

Appears when recording images of close-up. (Macro)

Appears when recording images of clear skies. (Blue sky)

Appears when recording images of forested areas. (Natural green)

Appears when recording images of sunsets. (Sunset)

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3.

Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO /

 

 

(My 

Clip) button. pages 38, 41

4.

To cancel Smart Auto mode, press the SMART AUTO button 

again.

Buttons unavailable during Smart Auto operation: Menu (

) tab 

/ Anti-shake (OIS) button/ etc. 

Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode. To set 

or adjust functions on your own, release the Smart Auto mode first.

SMART AUTO must be set before recording. 

When there is no detected scene, the (

) icon appears.

The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on 

shooting conditions, such as camcorder shake, lighting, and distance 

to the subject.

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<When recording a close-up>

 

 

Basic recording