Samsung HMX-S10BN User Manual page 5

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.
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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.
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Selectthe Video record (_) mode by pressing the MODE button, ",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