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1. b Pil KET Z You can switch from the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Mode button S Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD High Definition videos on a connected HDTV page 74 STEP 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of the built in Intelli studio programme on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio programme built into your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer and edit or share the videos photos with your friends pages 66 71 Importing videos photos from your camcorder and viewing them on your PC 1 Start the Intelli studio programme by connecting the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the PC e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes The uploading procedure starts Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli studio programme e You can arrange the files by different Contents Manager Saved files into your PC options such as Face Date Location etc Double click the file you would like to play back Folders directory on your PC Sharing videos photos on Youtube Flickr FaceBook Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click Click Share Upload on the browser page 69 Intelli studio runs
2. MPEG4 AVC format Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We can not compensate you for damage to or loss of your recorded contents Samsung cannot compensate you for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the camcorder or memory card etc Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analogue media or devices is protected by the N copyright act and cannot be used without Mi before reading this user manual permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enj
3. dude O e Global Map Displays locations where you shot photos on a map Selects the connected device Shows Contents Manager and My Computer directories e Contents Manager You can classify and manage videos and photos on your computer e My Computer You can view videos and photos saved in selected directories of your computer Shortcut icons E Navigates files previous and next BH Prints selected photo s E Using GPS information displays location where selected photo s were taken Ml Registers to Contents Manager BH Manages the registry of faces in the selected photo e ntelli studio is a programme commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras Some functions listed above may not work depending on the product you purchased e This product is designed for home use It is not designed for precision production or industrial purposes The intelli studio built in the camcorder is for home use For accurate and professional editing it is recommend to use a professional editing software 68 using with a Windows computer You can play back recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1 Run the Intelli studio programme page 66 2 Click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected 3 Choose the video or photo that you want to play e You can view the file information by moving th
4. e Off Disables the function e On Enables the Demo function Using the Demo function The Demo mode is cancelled in the following cases lf you touch the LCD screen lf you press any button MENU button Mode button etc However the camcorder will enters the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation If you don t want the Demo function to start set Demo to Off Using the SHOP mode In STBY mode holding the MENU button for 5 seconds activates Demonstration mode which starts a demo immediately without your setting Demo on VA The Demo function does not operate in the following case f Auto Power Off is set to 5 Min the Auto Power Off function turns the camcorder off before Demo can run page 60 using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with the built in USB plug and using the Intelli studio software built into your camcorder Main functions e ntelli studio editing software main functions Playing back recorded videos or photos page 68 Editing recorded videos or photos page 68 Uploading the recorded videos and photos to Youtube Flickr FaceBook etc page 69 e You can also transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on your storage media into your computer
5. CH User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www samsung com register HMX E10WP HMX E10BP HMX E100P HMX E15WP HMX E15BP HMX E150P before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean 4 Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING A Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CAUTION product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety precautions CAUTION Z Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the z camcorder PRECHECK Settings required before using a function These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Warning When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery you can cause an explosion Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains ii socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable
6. Message Write Error Problems occurred while writing data to the storage media e Back up important files on the storage media to your PC and then format the storage media using the camcorder Cannot record video on panorama mode This function is not supported by this camcorder e This function is available only in the photo record mode Camera moved too quickly or subject is too close Move camera more slowly Cannot trace the subject since the subject is too close or the camcorder is moving too fast e Please move the camcorder slowly to allow perceiving the subject s movement Shooting aborted as shot direction changed You need to move the camcorder in one direction only when taking a panorama e Sweep the camcorder in one direction The number of video files is full Cannot record video Folder and files have reached their maximum capacity and you can not record e Back up important files on the storage media to your PC and then format the storage media using the camcorder Set File No to Reset The number of photo files is full Cannot take a photo Folder and files have reached their maximum capacity and you cannot take a photo e Back up important files on the storage media to your PC and then format the storage media using the camcorder Set File No to Reset Playback Message Read Error Problems
7. Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot e Insert a memory card Card Full Cara Enron There is not enough space to record on the memory card The memory card has a problem and the camcorder can t recognise it e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and then delete files e Format the memory card e Change to another memory card which has enough free space e Eject and re insert the memory card If the problem persists replace the memory card with a new one Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported by this camcorder e Eject and re insert the memory card If the problem persists replace the memory card with a recommended card Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted e Eject and re insert the memory card If the problem persists format the memory card using the camcorder Not Supported Format The memory card was formatted by another device and may still have images on it e The camcorder cannot play the files because it does not support the memory card s file format Format the card using the camcorder or install and format a new card Low speed card Please record ata lower resolution The memory card does not have enough speed to e Change the memory card to a faster one page 29 record e Change to a lower resolution Recording
8. TI KSEE NIT 1 Press the Power button to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the Jack cover and press the USB eject button to pop out the built in USB plug 3 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of a PC e The charging CHG indicator lights up and charging starts After the battery is fully charged the charging CHG indicator turns green page 19 4 When the charging is completed detach the USB plug from the computer and then push in the built in USB plug while pressing the USB eject button VA e You can charge the camcorder with the USB charger not supplied a e Do not push the Built in USB plug forcibly e This camcorder has a built in USB jack which pops out at the press of a single button e Depending on your computer environment you can attach an external USB cable not supplied to the camcorder s USB plug and your computer s USB port to charge the camcorder e The camcorder will be charging if its built in USB plug is connected to a PC even when it is turned on CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state Charging CHG indicator The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charging state Charging Fully charged Orange Green LED colour Orange Blink Battery level d
9. A memory card is not included See page 28 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder 10 e Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide LOCATION OF CONTROLS PRear amp Rightside o SAMSUNG Lens 4 MENU button Mode B5 button Power 6 button LCD screen getting to know the camcorder Front Right Bottom side 1 Built in speaker Tripod receptacle 2 Battery cover open hole 9 Built in USB eject button 3 Internal microphone HDMI jack 4 CHG Charging indicator 11 Battery slot 5 Battery cover Memory card slot 6 Built in USB plug Hand strap hook 7 Jack cover VAN Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you ve selected Different indicators appear depending on the setting values PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in Video Record mode e Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode B5 button page 23 Video Record mode 1 Video resolution 2 Smart Filter 3 Operating mode STBY Standby 0 00 01 Recording Recording time 4 Storage media Memory card 5 Battery info remaining battery level 6 Quick view 7 Photo tab 8 Photo Remain Counter total number of recordable photos 9 Close
10. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting This User Manual covers HMX E10 HMX E15 models e Although some features of HMX E10 and HMX E15 are different they operate in the same way e llustrations of model HMX E10WP are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice e n this user manual the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding item Ex Submenu item of Video Resolution page 44 1080 25p 85 Records in the HD 1920x1080 25p format If set corresponding icon 8 appears on the screen The following terms are used in this manual e Scene refers to the point where you touch the Recording Start s tab to start recording until you touch the Recording stop tab to pause the recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably and have the same meaning Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H 264
11. automatically after you ve connected your camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set PC Software On gt page 61 STEP5 Delete videos or photos If the camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete Videos or photos you ve saved to your computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos in the newly freed up space Press the Mode i5 button to switch to the play mode gt Press the MENU button Touch the Delete fj tab on the LCD screen page 51 CO getting to know the camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items are missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Centre Model name Colour Memory card slot LCD screen HMX E10WP HMX E1swP White Ha aa Black Yes Colour Digital Zoom x2 HMX E100P o HMX E150P kah e The shape is the same for all models Only the colour is different Checking your accessories oO Battery BP90A Hand strap User manual CD Optional accessories Quick start guide VA e The contents may vary depending on the sales region ka e Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced built in battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as the battery e
12. by video or photo resolution and memory card capacity e Please note the approximate maximum limits for recording videos and photos Recordable time for videos Meda Memory Card B aa ne AA Be 1080 25p 6 min 13 min 27 min 55 min 112 min 223 min 720 25p 12 min 24 min 49 min 100 min 201 min 400 min Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Media Memory Card ion nao 2o ace aco soco aco 8M 3264x2448 484 968 1986 3987 8037 9999 6M 8264x1840 645 1289 2643 5305 9999 9999 5M 2592x1944 768 1536 3150 6323 9999 9999 2M 1920x1080 1868 3733 7655 9999 9999 9999 Unit Approximate number of images 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory VA e Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject e The higher the resolution settings the more memory is used e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select higher resolutions there is less space to record videos in the memory When recording complex videos with a lot of action and colour the file size will be larger Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not work properly When a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically You can store up to 9999 videos and photos in one folder The above items marked
13. camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality 1 Press the Power cy button 2 While in the STBY mode touch the Recording start tab on the LCD screen to start recording e To stop recording touch the Recording stop tab 0 00 01 Q 99Min Recording photos Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio 1 Press the Power 5 button 2 Frame the subject to be recorded and touch the Photo tab on the LCD screen 3 When you release the Photo tab a photo is recorded Your camcorder is compatible with the H 264 recording format which achieves efficient coding of high quality video using less memory capacity The default setting is 720 25p You can select the resolution for video recordings page 44 You can take photos while you are recording videos page 35 N Co Quick start guide STEP 3 Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 Press the Mode button to select the play mode Touch the video or photo thumbnail E BY tab and then touch the thumbnail of the video or photo you want to View e The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail index view e The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted
14. e Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the dark LCD pages 57 Storage Media Symptom Explanation Solution Memory card functions are not operable Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 27 If you are using a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 62 Image cannot be deleted You cannot delete protected images Remove protection from the image page 52 You cannot format the memory card Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung is not responsible for any loss of data We recommend that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder The camcorder does not display the file name correctly if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Touching the Recording start tab does not start recording There is not enough free space to record on the storage media The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder remove the battery and l
15. e The number of recordable photos appears next to the Photo 99Min 6 tab on the LCD screen page 35 pa o 3 To stop recording touch the Recording stop tab e The Quick View icon appears on the LCD screen 4 Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recently recorded video e After the Quick View finishes your camcorder returns to the STBY mode You can also touch the Return B tab e f the power is off or any error occurs during recording the camcorder may not record the video e Samsung is not responsible for any damage resulting from a failure of normal recording or playback operation caused by memory card error Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media Note that damaged data cannot be recovered While you are rotating the lens a black shadow on the LCD screen can be recorded e Videos are compressed in the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For the on screen information display see page 13 For approximate recording time see page 20 e Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone above the lens Make sure that the microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to see if there are any
16. malfunction e f you disconnect the camcorder s built in USB plug from the PC while transferring files the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the built in USB plug to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the built in USB plug along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and then reconnect the camcorder e ntelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run IStudio exe e The camcorder is turned off when its USB plug is departed from the USB port of the computer 4 Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window When the Intelli studio starts up thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window 1 Menu items Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder 9 Switches to Photo Edit mode Switches to Movie Edit mode Switches to Share mode Changes the size of thumbnails Displays alll files videos and photos Displays video files only E Displays photo files only E Displays voice files only 7 Minimises the Connected Device screen 8 Displays videos and photos in various ways e Thumbnails Displays video and photo thumbnails e Smart Album Arranges multiple videos and photos by various classifications N PAP 11 5 6
17. occurred during data read from storage media e Back up important files on the storage media to your PC and then format the storage media using the camcorder 77 troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre Power Symptom Explanation Solution e Charge the battery by attaching the camcorder to a PC using the The camcorder does not turn on built in USB plug e s Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder automatically turns off To disable The power automatically turns off this option change Auto Power Off to Off page 60 e The battery is almost discharged Charge the battery by attaching the camcorder to a PC using the built in USB plug e The temperature is too low e The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery e The battery reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre to purchase a replacement The battery discharges quickly Display Symptom Explanation Solution The recorded image is wider or e You should check the resolution before you record narrower than the original image pages 45 Unknown indicator appears on the e A warning indicator or message appears on the screen screen pages 76 77 The image on the LCD screen looks
18. or an object look like a miniature scale Image Blurring parts of the photo makes the scene seem much smaller than it actually is pa Vignetting Apply the retro looking colours high contrast and LEA strong vignette effect of lomo cameras Sketch Sketch effect mimics a pencil sketch Defog Expressly emphasize blue tones for the sky and reflective objects such as show windows Smart Filter Example Normal Vignetting VA e f you apply the Miniature filter when recording a video recording starts with a guide message displayed For such recorded video its playback time is shorter than the time consumed for recording it e f you apply the Miniature filter when recording a video the camcorder does not record sound e f you apply the Smart Filter effect when recording a video the camcorder automatically records the Video in a resolution of 640x480 15P regardless of the resolution setting e The following functions cannot be used when the camcorder is in the Smart filter mode Digital zoom Video Resolution Photo Resolution e f you set the Smart Filter to any setting but Normal the camcorder sets the photo size to 5M 2592x1944 regardless of the actual resolution setting 47 advanced recording Panorama The Panorama function lets you capture a wide landscape or tall building in a single picture by holding the Photo tab down and moving or turning the camcorder slowly in one dire
19. recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the time when you touch Recording start stop tab and the actual time where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error You cannot record a photo Set your camcorder to Record mode page 23 The storage media is full Use a new memory card or format the storage media page 56 Or delete unnecessary images page 51 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation Solution e This camcorder has no user adjustable focus control function It is out of focus e The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 20 cm about 7 87 inches Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution e Press the Mode B button to set the Play mode Playback play pause function e mage files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your does not work camcorder e Check the memory card compatibility page 28 e f the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few minutes and turn it on again The skip or search function does not work properly Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected e The mini HDMI cable is not connected properly page 74 device e The display mode of the recorded video does not
20. recovery mode So care must be taken lest that the memory card should be damaged when making record Terminals Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or with data saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered The camcorder supports micro SD and micro SDHC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC Single Level Cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC Multi Level Cell system only lower write speed is Supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 44 The higher the resolution and quality t
21. time without switching modes 1 Touch the Recording start ea tab on the LCD screen in STBY mode e The recording indicator appears and video recording starts e The number of recordable capturing photos appear next to the Photo 6 j tab on the LCD screen 2 Aim the camcorder at the scene you want and then touch the eae tab The camcorder records the photo image without a shutter sound e The maximum number of photos you can take per video recording is six e The photo capture icon appears on the LCD screen As you capture photos the number of recordable photos is reduced When you have reached the six photo limit the Photo tab is greyed out e The camcorder continues to record video even while you are taking photos e To stop recording touch the Recording stop tab VA e A preview is available for recorded videos only even if you have captured still images while recording e The camcorder does not produce the shutter sound when capturing a still image during a video recording e You can take up to 6 still images per one video recording e The resolution of the captured photos depends on the resolution of the video as follows Video resolution Resolution of captured photo 1080 25p 1920x1072 2M 720 25p 1280x720 1M 35 Oasic recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording e Using the Zoom lever you ca
22. until the setting is changed To take normal images turn off the Panorama function e The following function is automatically set to Off in the Panorama mode Smart filter Panorama mode example 33 33 100 0001 m i a pms T a N L Im 01 JAN 2010 00 00 01 JAN 2010 00 00 KI GD lt Panorama mode recordings Normal recordings Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as the recording is finished PRECHECK Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode button page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Quick View 2 NG e Touch the desired submenu item 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e Off Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording Quick View is off e On Quick View icon gi appears on the screen as soon as you finish the recording Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded After the Quick View is completed your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode Deleting a file after the Quick View If you touch the delete iJ tab during Quick View the file is deleted Quick View Video Photo Smart Resolution Resolution Filter Panorama gt 0 00 05 0 00 50 r4 The Quick View function is not available under the followin
23. zoom tab 10 Zoom lever 11 Date Time display 12 Open Close zoom tab 13 Zoom ratio 14 Recording start s tab Recording stop tab 15 Remaining recordable time 01 JAN 2010 00 00 The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB micro SDHC memory card The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display For enhanced performance the display indications and order are subject to change without a prior notice This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media The largest number the photo counter can display is 9999 13 e For warning indicators and messages see pages 76 77 14 getting to know the camcorder PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in Photo Record mode e Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode 85 button page 23 Photo Record mode 01 JAN 2010 00 00 Oa BON O ON O Photo resolution Smart Filter Half shutter Storage media Memory card Battery info remaining battery level Auto focus frame Quick view shutter display Photo tab Photo counter total number of recordable photos 10 Date Time display PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in Video Play mode e Select the Play mode by pres
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25. 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C 57 5 mm x 108 5 mm x 16 8 mm 2 26 X4 27 X0 66 0 19 Ib 88g 3 10 oz Except for Lithium lon battery Omni directional stereo microphone Memory card micro SD micro SDHC X These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre Region Country Contact Centre Web Site CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com North America MEXICO 01 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ARGENTINE 0800 333 3733 www samsung com BRAZIL 0800 124 421 4004 0000 www samsung com CHILE 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Nicaragua 00 1800 5077267 www samsung com Honduras 800 7919267 www samsung com COSTA RICA 0 800 507 7267 www samsung com ECUADOR 1 800 10 7267 www samsung com i k EL SALVADOR 800 6225 www samsung com Lain Amei GUATEMALA 1 800 299 0013 www samsung com JAMAICA 1 800 234 7267 www samsung com PANAMA 800 7267 www samsung com PUERTO RICO 1 800 682 3180 www samsung com REP DOMINICA 1 800 751 2676 www samsung com TRINIDAD amp TOBAGO 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com VENEZUELA 0 800 100 5303 www samsung com COLOM
26. 80x720 25p format Video Resolution gt ESS lt SSS lt esses lt ISX o SSS KET ESS NG 2G lt HDTV gt lt PC Web Mobile device gt 1920x1080 25p 1280x720 25p 1280x720 25p Video Photo Resolution Resolution Filter O LO Panorama Settings VA e 25p indicates the camcorder records in progressive scan mode at 25 frames per second e Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select the higher resolution there is less space to record videos in the memory e The recording time available depends on the resolution you selected page 30 Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded PRECHECK Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode B5 button page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Photo Resolution A a e You can move to the desired item by touching the 4 3 tab e Touch the desired submenu item 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e 3264x2448 EM Records in 3264x2448 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio e 3264X1840 Bm Records in 3264X1840 resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio e 2592x1944 Fm Records in 2592x1944 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio e 1920X1080 ay Records in 1920X1080 resolution with 16 9 aspect ra
27. B tab Shutter Sound e Normal Standard brightness e Bright Brightens the LCD screen 58 system setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen If the camcorder is idle for a period of time 1 Press the MENU button Settings 2 Touch the Settings BB gt Auto LCD Off e Touch the desired submenu item Y 3 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab Shutter Sound 3 R Ng e Off Disables the function e On When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen leg For example LCD screen is automatically darkened smy After 2 minutes s After 5 minutes O 8 O biik lt In the STBY modes lt LCD screen is darkened gt lt During recording gt lt LCD screen is darkened gt Z e f the Auto LCD Off function is enabled and the LCD screen dims you can press any button or touch the LCD screen on the camcorder to return the LCD screen s brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off is temporarily disabled in the following cases lf you have connected the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC While the Demo function is in operation Beep Sound You can set the beep sound on or off If
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29. File No Y Date Time Set Insert a memory card page 27 Date Time Display 1 Press the MENU button si AN N 2 Touch the Settings gt Storage Info Storage Info e Used memory space memory space available for use and the recordable time depend on the video resolution you have selected panze 3 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab ra e The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen because the Cc camcorder s system files occupy a part of the capacity e f there is no memory card in your camcorder you can not select Storage Info It will be dimmed in the menu 55 56 system setting File No The camcorder assigns file names numbers are assigned to recorded images according to the option you select 1 Press the MENU button Settings 2 Touch the Settings O gt File No Storage Info e Touch the desired submenu item File No a Date Time Set s 3 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab o A e Series Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you replace the memory card with another one format the card or delete all files The file number is reset only when a new folder is created e Reset Resets the file number to 0001 after you format the memory card delete all files or insert a new memory card VA When you set File No to Series each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating
30. N OF THE CAMCORDER FIRST TIME SETTINGS 10 11 13 17 19 22 23 24 25 26 What s included with your camcorder Location of controls Identifying the screen displays Using the battery Checking the battery state Turning your camcorder on off Setting the operating modes Using the touch panel Turning the power on for the first time and setting the date and time Selecting the OSD language oo A contents GETTING READY TO START RECORDING BASIC RECORDING BASIC PLAYBACK ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK 37 41 Inserting ejecting a memory card not supplied Selecting a suitable memory card not supplied Recordable time and capacity Using the hand strap Using the lens Recording videos Recording photos Capturing photos during video recording dual recording Zooming in and out Changing the playback mode Playing videos Viewing photos Using the menu tab in the record mode Recording menu items Video Resolution Photo Resolution Smart Filter Panorama Quick View Using the menu tab in the play mode Playback menu items Deleting files Protection from accidental erasure Share Mark SYSTEM SETTING USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 65 66 72 74 19 76 78 84 85 86 Using the setting menu tab Setting menu items Storage Info File No Date Ti
31. U button to exit the menu r4 e The camcorder applies the menu item you selected and displays the H A H Video Photo Smart appropriate indicator i Resolution Resolution Filter e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu Also you cannot select greyed out menu items Refer to Troubleshooting ps O Lo for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Panorama Settings page 83 RECORDING MENU ITEMS e The menu items you can access depend on the operation mode e For operation details see the page listed under Page in the table below available X not available Operation mode Video Default value Page 44 Video Resolution X 720x25p Photo Resolution X 8M 3264x2448 4 3 45 Smart Filter o Normal 46 Panorama X o Off 48 Quick View O On 49 Kl These items and default values may be changed without notice 43 S advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded PRECHECK Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode B5 button page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Video Resolution Al e Touch the desired submenu item 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu n Videq Photo Smart Resolutiv Resolution Filter Panorama Quick Settings View e 1080 25p r Records in the HD 1920x1080 25p format e 720 25p 3 Records in the HD 12
32. We recommend you use a micro SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card The camcorder supports micro SD cards up to 2GB We can not guarantee normal operation with micro SD cards bigger than 2GB e Compatible memory card capacity micro SD card 1GB 2GB micro SDHC card 4GB 32GB e Use compatible memory card brands Others are not guaranteed to work A list of compatible brands is below Panasonic SanDisk TOSHIBA e For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds above micro SDHC Class 6 Usable memory card 1GB 32GB lt micro SD gt Terminals lt micro SDHC gt Micro SDHC Micro Secure Digital High Capacity cards e Micro SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards A micro SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of the micro SD card and supports capacities above 4GB Use micro SD cards only with micro SD enabled host devices Common cautions for memory cards e Damaged data may not be recovered We recommend you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC e Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss e After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognise the modified file e The micro memory card does not support any data
33. ature difference from the previous location The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder and on the reflection lens If there is dew on or in your camcorder it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on e Exactly when does dew condensation occur When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location or when you move it to a hot area suddenly Examples You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was running e What can do Turn the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it VA e Use the camcorder after dew condensation has completely disappeared e Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items On TV colour systems Your camcorder is an PAL based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV it must be an PAL based TV and have an HDMI jack Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder PAL NTSC format converter to convert the video signal FY The format tra
34. cator R is displayed on the share mark 3 aaa from e Select Files Share marked individual images Touch the images you want to Share mark The W indicator appears on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected W or not selected Touch the EB tab after you have selected all the files you want to share mark e All On Share marked all images e All Off Releases the Share marked images all at once VA e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode S e By using the Intelli studio software embedded in the camcorder you can easily upload videos marked with share marks page 70 e This function is available only in the video play mode e f the total video recording time is more than 10 minutes you can not set the share mark on the video 53 system setting USING THE SETTING MENU TAB e You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder e Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and then change the various settings PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 27 Using the Menu Tab An Example 1 Press the MENU button in the record or the play mode e The menu screen appears 2 Touch the Settings O ag 3 Drag up down or touch the Previous B or Next R tab until the desired option is displayed and then touch the desired option e The subm
35. cess depend on the operation mode e For operation details see the page listed under Page in the table below available X not available mode Default value Page Delete o Protect e 52 Share Mark 8 X X 53 Settings 8 e 9 54 r4 e These items and default values may be changed without prior notice e You can not select and adjust all menu items in all modes Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate operation mode first page 23 DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once PRECHECK 4 BA Insert a memory card page 27 xa Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode B gt button and then touch the Video fg or Photo BJ tab page 23 A 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Delete F and then the desired submenu item e f you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e f you touch All Files you will see the message that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the thumbnails of the files you want to delete After you have selected all the files you want to delete touch the BB tab waa SEE e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e lf you selected All Files the camcorder deletes all the files in the storage media except for those that are protected e lf you selected Select Files the camcorder delet
36. ck Doing so may damage the recorded data VA e Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder it does not conform to DCF standards e Loading time may vary depending on the resolution of the photo you selected e This camcorder can support the JPEG file format However note that all JPEG files are not always played back Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show Touch the Slide Show 88 tab during photo playback 0 00 000 e The indicator is displayed The slide show starts from the current selected photo e To stop the slide show touch the Return B tab tg MO 00 00 Ka KO 4 0 A 0 0O 00 00 r dq pn advanced recording USING THE MENU TAB IN THE RECORD MODE e You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder e Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and then change the various settings PRECHECK e Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder page 22 e Select the record mode by pressing the Mode 85 button page 23 Using the Menu Tab An Example 1 Press the MENU button in STBY mode e The menu screen appears 2 Touch the Video Resolution Eq The Video Resolution function is used here as an example Video Resolution 3 Touch the desired option 4 Press the MEN
37. ction PRECHECK Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode button page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Panorama pm ss On e Press the MENU button to return the STBY mode 3 Touch the Photo j tab to start recording 4 Turn or move the camcorder slowly in one direction while touching the Photo s tab e On the centre of the LCD screen the angle guide appears Panorama e A recording progress bar appears on the LCD screen Po Mg KA rn NPA Sat e The Panorama function supports recording in one direction only 5 When you release the Photo s tab a photo is recorded va oO LO e t aborts taking panorama if moving direction changes or moving speed papaka Quick Settings is too fast View e Off Disables the function e On Move your camcorder in one direction while touching the Photo i6 tab to take a panorama image VA e This function is available only in the photo record mode Cc e When you take a picture of yourself in the Panorama mode an error can occurs e f recording a panorama has failed due to improper moving speed or moving in the wrong direction the recorded image is saved in the aspect ratio as same to a general image e For panorama photos the Photo Resolution is set to 1M regardless of the resolution setting e You can take up to 4 continuous panorama images in series e Once a panorama image has been taken camcorder continues in Panorama mode
38. d videos and photos unless you cancel the protection or format the storage medium PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode 85 button and then touch the Video jj or Photo Bj tab page 23 1 Press the MENU button 3 a esa it 2 Touch the Protect and then the desired submenu item e f you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e f you touch All On or All Off you will see the message that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the thumbnails of the files you want to protect After you have selected all the files you want to protect touch the jg tab sim e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e f you selected All On the Ga indicator appears on all files If you selected All Off the Ga indicator disappears from all protected files e f you selected Select Files the Y indicator appears on the files you selected for protection and disappears from the files you removed protection from e The protection indicator Ga is displayed on the selected files e Select Files Protects individual images Touch the images you want to protect from erasure The W indicator appears on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected W or not selected Touch t
39. defects Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Vi satety information Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell or smokes immediately detach the battery from the camcorder and request service from a Samsung service centre There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do not touch the USB cable or plug with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock Do not place heavy objects on the USB cable Heavy objects can cause the cable to break or disconnect from the camcorder Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a children consult physician immediately If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury If the USB cable gets hot or the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell when charging or when sending data unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre There is risk of fire or personal injury Connect the USB plug to a USB jack on aPC or an adaptor Do not insert the plug forcibly if it does not ma
40. e Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual satety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product N WARNING Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60 C 140 F may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion No oil Oil entering the camcorder could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects KI Prohibited action KI Do not disassemble the product Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder Doing So may pose a fire hazard IN c9 DA Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product D Do not touch the product This precaution must be kept No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions or
41. e camcorder does not recognise touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time Touch one point at a time 24 e Do not use a sharp tipped item such as pen or pencil when using a tool to touch the screen first time settings TURNING THE POWER ON FOR THE FIRST TIME AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time Date Time Set 1 Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e When you turn on your camcorder for the first time the Date Time Set screen appears Day Month Year Ea r Min 2 Set the date and time by touching the corresponding item or dragging the Up or Down tabs A 3 Touch the RJ tab e The message Date Time Set appears Date Time Set Date Time Set 01 JAN 2010 00 00 IZ e The year can be set up to 2040 Set Date Time Display to On page 57 Built in rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a built in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e lf the battery is depleted the current date time values are reset to the default values You need to recharge the built in rechargeable battery see below and then re set the current date and time Charging the built in rechargeable battery e The built in battery is always recharged while the built in USB plug of the camcorder is co
42. e mouse over the thumbnail e f you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease 4 Once you select the desired video or photo double click to play back e Playback starts and playback controls appear VA Intelli studio supports the following file formats Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 59 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways For example Change Size Fine Tune apply Image Effect Insert Frame etc e Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio make a backup copy of the file by copying the video or photo file to your computer using My Computer or Windows Explorer e To begin editing a file select the file and then click the Edit E BB icon e You can not copy edited files videos and photos on a PC to the camcorder in any way Step 5 Sharing the videos photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Select the videos or photos you want to share 2 Click Share on the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears on the sharing window 3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube Flickr Facebook or another web site you want to
43. eave both in a dry place for at least 1 hour The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The estimated recording time may vary depending on the subjects you record and the features you use Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time 79 troubleshooting Symptom Explanation Solution e There is no more free space for recording on the storage media 80 The recording stops automatically Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete unnecessary files If you use a memory card with a low write speed the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Record in an area that is not as bright When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction Do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight You don t hear the beep sound Set the Beep Sound to On page 59 The beep sound is temporally off while recording videos There is a time difference between the point where you touch Recording start stop tab and the point where the
44. ee the uploading operation will work in all environments YouTube server side changes in the future may disable this function e For more information on YouTube visit the YouTube website http www youtube com e This product s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the licence from YouTube LLC The presence of the YouTube uploading functionality in this product is not an endorsement of or recommendation for the product by YouTube LLC e f you do not have an account on a specified website you must register first before you can upload According to YouTube s policy direct video uploading may not be available in your nation region Installing Intelli studio on a Windows computer The Intelli studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer Also if you install it on your computer it can be updated automatically Follow these directions to install Intelli studio onto your Windows computer Click Tool gt Install Intelli studio on PC on the Intelli studio screen and then follow the steps below Reecndy te level all ihe Inbedb wt unten The magand ready to begn pasion Bra mart to pepe or change any of your mabshatem settings cick Back Cat Caren oa Lhe Ward Sema CS Sotup complete Fa atop cua haps ey ince alien Srinelle crack 71 using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data from the camcorder to a Wind
45. enu items for the option you selected appear e Touch the desired submenu item 4 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab Using the setting menu Settings Storage Info File No Date Time Set a Date Time Displa hC Storage Info File No Date Time Set o gt a A Date Time Display LCD Brightness N E EB SAMSUNG 54 lt Setting in the play mode gt lt Setting in the record mode gt SETTING MENU ITEMS e You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the camcorder e For operation details see the page under Page in the table below om Default value Storage Info 55 File No Series 56 Date Time Set 01 JAN 2010 00 00 56 Date Time Display Off 57 LCD Brightness Normal 57 Auto LCD Off On 58 Beep Sound On 59 Shutter Sound On 59 Auto Power Off 5 Min 60 PC Software On 61 Format 62 Default Set 63 Language English 63 Demo On 64 VA e These items and default values may be changed without notice S e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu Also you cannot select greyed out menu items Refer to Troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 83 Storage Info This function displays the storage information for the memory card in your Settings camcorder such as the used or the available memory space etc Storage Info O PRECHECK
46. erature or high humidity place There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Vii satety Information Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Q 9 Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio It can cause distortion on the TV screen or interference on the radio Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Manufacturers of unauthorized accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products Use the optional accessories according to their safety instructions Samsung is not responsible for any malfunctions for fires or electric shocks or for damage caused by unauthorized accessories Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording Q wiil Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss Contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATIO
47. es the files you selected e Select Files Deletes individual images Touch the images you want Q to delete The W indicator is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being p Aeee eee eae selected W or not selected Touch the By tab after you have E m selected all the files you want to delete ma e All Files Deletes all images IN e You can not recover deleted images e Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos or photos recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data VA e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode e To protect important images from accidental erasure activate the image protection function in advance page 52 e You can not delete protected files Cancel the protect xp function first page 52 e The delete function does not work if the battery charge is insufficient Make sure the battery is charged enough so it does not become exhausted during the delete operation e You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased page 62 51 52 advanced olayoack PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure You can not delete the protecte
48. file names This numbering scheme is very useful when you want to manage your files on a computer Date Time Set By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of the ROLLA recording during playback page 25 Day Month Year Hr Min Date Time Display You can set the Date Time Display function so that the date and time appear on the LCD screen Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time page 25 1 Press the MENU button Settings Storage Info 2 Touch the Settings E gt Date Time Display e Touch the desired submenu item Date Time Set 3 To exit the menu touch the Return ka tab PG sissy NGA W e The date time is displayed on the LCD screen according 3 A to the selected option e Off Current date time information is not displayed e Date Displays the current date e Time Displays the current time e Date amp Time Displays the current date and time IZ The date time will appear as O01 JAN 2010 00 00 in the following case When the built in rechargeable battery is depleted LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Press the MENU button settings LCD Brightness o 2 Touch the Settings E gt LCD Brightness nuoLcoor NAG e Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Return
49. following function is automatically set to Off in the Panorama mode Smart filter 83 84 maintenance 8 adaitional infomation MAINTENANCE e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery page 17 Remove the memory card page 27 Do not push the LCD screen too hard or strike it with anything When you use the camcorder in cold conditions an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction If you leave the power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0 01 However a black or bright spot red blue white may appear in the centre of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the centre These spots which are sometimes incurred during the manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images e Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers e When the lens gets frosty turn the power off and leave it off for approximately an hour When the temperature of the lens is similar to the ambient temperature the frost will disappear When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temper
50. g conditions S If the mode has been changed after the recording If you have connected the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC If the camcorder has been restarted after the recording After playing Quick View After recording Panorama O LO Settings 100 0001 p29 all 49 50 advanced olayoack USING THE MENU TAB IN THE PLAY MODE e You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder e Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings PRECHECK e Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder page 22 e Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode 5 button page 23 Using the Menu Tab An Example 1 Touch the Video E or Photo E tab e Touch the desired image 2 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Touch the Delete FA The Delete function is used here as an example ju 4 Touch the desired option nag a na 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu VA e The camcorder applies the menu item you selected and displays the appropriate indicator Ss e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu Also you cannot select greyed out menu items Refer to Troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 83 PLAYBACK MENU ITEMS e The menu items you can ac
51. he more memory the camcorder uses e A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card e Do not bend drop or subject the card to strong impacts e Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required e Do not paste anything other than label provided with the card on the label pasting section e Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it e Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble with recording and or playback Samsung is not responsible for damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons CC Using the memory card adaptor This camcorder uses micro SD micro SDHC memory cards To use a micro SD micro SDHC directly with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor VA e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss caused by motion or static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction 30 getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY e The following tables show the camcorder s maximum recording time and number of images
52. he E tab after you have selected all the files you want to protect e All On Protects all images e All Off Releases the protected images all at once NA You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode button and then touch the Video BJ tab page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Share Mark mM and then the desired submenu item k 4 BAI e f you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails 5 Go to Step 3 D e f you touch All On or All Off you will see the message n that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the thumbnails of the files you want to share mark After you have selected all the files you want to share mark touch the E tab cy e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes ele e f you selected All On the amp 8 indicator appears on all files A If you selected All Off the RJJ indicator disappears from all share marked files e f you selected Select Files the WY indicator appears on the ff files you selected for share marking and disappears from the Ka files you removed the share mark from 4 e a st e The share mark indi
53. io programme built into your camcorder you can transfer video and photo files to your PC and edit them on your PC screen Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo files Step 1 Connecting the USB plug 1 Set PC Software On page 61 e This is the default setting 2 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port sami of the PC Auto Power Off e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli studio PC Sony nt 4 main window Format e Depending on your version of Windows the removable disk Default Set window also appears 3 Click Yes in the file saving window The uploading procedure starts Click Yes to confirm e f you do not want to save new files select No LE EK LEE eer Bee be pee ee PO hav our es core ire g Hie J oma er To disconnect the USB plug To disconnect the USB plug after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon 489 on the taskbar Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK Disconnect the camcorder s built in USB plug from the PC bo CI PONG Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB port with the plug facing in the correct direction When the built in USB plug is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to
54. is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data VA e You can use only a C to A type mini HDMI cable with this camcorder e The HDMI jack on the camcorder provides output only e Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If you connect using HDMI cable that is not version 1 3 compatible the screen display may not work e Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables e When the camcorder is connected to a TV you cannot control the volume of the TV from the camcorder TV IMAGE DISPLAYS Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 Wide 169 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio Images recorded in a 4 3 ratio 75 76 troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Power source Message The battery is almost e Charge the battery by attaching the Low Battery discharged camcorder to a PC using the built in USB plug e Check whether the battery is authentic Check the authenticity The battery can not pass Nange te an Aheng Sampung of this battery authenticity check battery e We recommended you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder Storage media Message
55. isplay The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Battery level indicator Fully charged 25 50 used 50 75 used om 75 95 used 9999 CJ 95 98 used i Exhausted flickers The device will be forced to turn off after 3 minutes KE Change the battery as soon as possible After 3 seconds the camcorder turns off pias E Battery VA The figures above are based on a fully charged battery operating at normal temperature Low ambient temperature may decrease the use time 20 getting starteo Available running time for the battery Battery type BP90A Approx 190 min Use the Built in USB plug Mode kad Continuous recording time Playback time Resolution Charging time 1080 25P Approx 80 min Approx 140 min 720 25P Approx 90 min Approx 150 min e Charging time Approximate time in minutes min required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery e Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery e The times are only for reference Figures shown above are measured in Samsung s test environment Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions e The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures Continuous Recording without zoom The continuous rec
56. match that of The image appears distorted on playback display device your TV or PC e A video recorded in 16 9 wide mode should be played back on a TV or PC that supports 16 9 screen mode 81 troubleshooting Symptom Explanation Solution Your computer does not e Disconnect the built in USB plug of the camcorder from the PC recognise your camcorder restart the PC and then reconnect camcorder correctly e You need a video codec to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install or run the built in editing software Intelli studio e Check whether the built in USB plug of the camcorder is connected in the proper direction e Disconnect the built in USB plug of the camcorder from the PC restart the computer and then reconnect the camcorder properly e Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file Check the recommended computer specifications Cannot play a video file properly on a PC e Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer e ntelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Intelli studio does not function e Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu page 61 properly e The Intelli studio programme may not run automatically If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run IStudio exe e Video playback or sound may st
57. mcorder automatically selects the thumbnail display options depending on the STBY mode you used the last time However you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the Video J or Photo E tab on the LCD screen e You can easily change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as shown in the following figure e When switching to the play mode you can enjoy landscape playback by rotating the camcorder 90 degrees clockwise Q Understanding how to change the operation modes tn Mode gt button gt Play Mode gt Video Photo 99Min 9999 NG ao SAMSUNG 37 basic playoack PLAYING VIDEOS You can find the videos you want quickly using the thumbnail index view PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the play mode by pressing the Mode 85 button page 23 1 Touch the Video tab e Video thumbnails appear on the screen e To change the current thumbnail page drag up down or touch fi y MAGO the Previous fil or Next fil tab SE 2 Touch the thumbnail of the video you want to play NS Be sA e The camcorder plays the selected video and playback control 0 tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen gt 0 00 05 0 00 50 100 0001 pag al e To stop playback and return to the thumbnails to
58. mcorder from a vertical to a horizontal position Mode gt button Record mode To record videos or photos Play mode To play videos or photos Pa aY CRecord mode e Playback mode Easy one handed recording and button When switching to the play mode you can operations enjoy a landscape playback by rotating the camcorder SAMSUNG basic operation of the camcorder USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch panel lets you play back and record with a simple touch of your finger Hold the camcorder firmly in one hand to support it Then touch the items displayed on the screen SAMSUNG Touch CY Drag Slightly touch the items or functions to Drag the image left or right on the LCD select or execute with your finger screen to go to the previous or next file o o 2 Jz gt gt a an a J IN e Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen e f you leave a film attached to the LCD screen for a long time strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause the touch panel to malfunction VA e Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel e The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording playback status of your camcorder e Th
59. me Set Date Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software Format Default Set Language Demo What you can do with a windows computer Using the intelli studio programme Using as a removable storage device Connecting to a TV TV image displays Warning indicators and messages Symptoms and solutions Maintenance Using your camcorder abroad Specifications Ol o gt Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in the H 264 format that are convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP 1 Get ready 1 Pull to open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure page 17 Insert a memory card e You can use commercially available micro SDHC SD High Capacity or micro SD memory cards with this camcorder page 28 3 Insert the battery into the battery slot 4 Charge the battery fully by using the built in USB plug of the camcorder page 18 e The battery is fully charged when the CHG charging indicator light turns green Power 4 button LCD screen Recording start 1 stop tab Photo J tab Zoom W T lever Recording videos Your
60. me can be showed on the LCD screen When you release the Photo j tab the camcorder records a photo e The camcorder emits a shutter sound when Shutter Sound On is set The photo indicator B appears on the screen and the camcorder records the photo image e To continue taking photos wait until the camcorder saves the current photo completely on the storage media e When the photo is recorded on the storage media the Quick View icon gi appears on the screen Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recently recorded photo e To return to the STBY mode touch the Return jy tab r4 e The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution page 30 S e The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos e Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos This can damage the storage media or data e For the on screen display information see page 14 e Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using the menu Adjusting the brightness does not affect the recorded image page 57 e Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING DUAL RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording It is convenient to record a video and photo at the same
61. n 0 19 When the level is at O you cannot hear sound NU 39 oasic playoack Various playback operations kaa 100 0001 pag al e Playback and pause alternates when you touch the Play jas Pause m tab during playback e Touch the Return B tab to stop playback and return to the thumbnail Search playback 44 PP i 0 00 05 0 00 50 100 0001 pa During playback each touch of the Reverse search 44 Forward search tab increases the play speed a RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 gt x2 s5 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 gt x2 Mpoo oso KE Ce Bie LA La Skip playback Kd gt gt l eee 0 00 50 100 0001 pag TA Touch the Reverse skip W Forward skip Wl tab during Ca playback a e Touching the Forward skip lam tab plays the next video F e Touching the Reverse skip plays the beginning of the scene 01 JANIZ010 000 00 a If reverse skip is touched within 3 seconds from the start of KYA PS Ma ENS ISS the file the previous video is played e Place and hold your finger on the Reverse skip m4 Forward skip lai tab to search for a video quickly When you lift off your finger the camcorder plays the selected video VA e Touch the Play jas tab to play back at normal speed e You can hear sound only when the playback is at normal s
62. n record with digital Zoom To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever 5 towards T telephoto e The distant subject is gradually magnified e This camcorder provides the zoom magnification as follows Digital zoom x2 To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever C Mil towards W wide angle e The subject appears smaller and further away e The smallest zoom ratio is the subject s original size in the zoom out W Wide angle x1 0 T Telephoto x2 0 am LJ 29Min 6 ies Understanding how to use the zoom lever 1 Touch the Open Close Zoom tab on the LCD screen 2 The Zoom lever screen appears 3 To close the Zoom lever touch the Close Zoom tab on the right side or the Open Close Zoom tab if you are done with the Zoom lever VA e Note that the image quality decreases when you use the Digital zoom The image quality may deteriorate C depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Frequent use of the Zoom function consumes more power e The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 20cm e f you use the zoom while recording the camcorder may record the noises the camcorder makes when the zoom operates basic playoack CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the Mode button When you shift to the play mode the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view The ca
63. nnected to a PC or while the battery is inserted e f you have not used the camcorder for about 2 months and have not connected it to a computer using its USB plug or inserted the removable battery the built in battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting the built in USB plug to a computer for 24 hours 25 first time settings SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen and the messages The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off 1 Press the MENU button and then touch the Setting E tab 2 Drag up down or touch the Previous 8 or Next RJ tab until Language is displayed 3 Touch Language and then touch the desired OSD language e The menu screen and messages are displayed in the language a ni ac you selected Video Photo Smart Resolution Resolution Filter 4 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab ia O Fo Panorama Quick _ View Settings PC Software Format Default Set Language gt Demo NG 5 NN M a 11 LU u LL 11 id LU 11 LL 11 FH Language English gt Z Q gt Francais gt Deutsch Italiano gt Espa ol gt Portugu s gt Pycckul gt FASC ll V English cao NG Frangais g e Language options may be changed without a prior notice Deutsch e The camcorder retains the language
64. nscoder is not provided by Samsung PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc VA You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world 85 specifications Model name System LCD screen Connectors General HMX E10WP HMX E10BP HMX E100P HMX E15WP HMX E15BP HMX E150P Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Size dot number LCD screen method HDMI output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions WxHxD Weight Internal MIC Storage media PAL H 264 MPEG 4 AVC AAC Advanced Audio Coding 1 3 2 8M Pixel CMOS F2 2 Digital Zoom x2 4 9mm 2 7 inch 230k 4 3 TSP LCD C type connector Built in USB 3 7V Using Lithium lon battery Lithium lon battery 2 1W 720 25P 32F 104 F 0 40 C Below 6096
65. o replace the battery with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions A USB connection by itself can not operate the camcorder You must install the battery e f you use a USB charger the charger should provide 500mA at a minimum of 5V and a maximum of 6V Maintaining the battery e Make sure to store the battery separately after use A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off lf the battery is installed and left in the camcorder for a long time the battery discharges If this occurs you may not be able to use the battery even if you charge it fully Keep the battery out of reach of children To store the battery for a long time we recommend you keep the battery charged at about half of its full capacity and charge the battery once every 3 months e Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder after use Store the battery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 15C 250 59 F 77 recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location About the battery life e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is pr
66. obably time to replace the battery with a new one e When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local Samsung dealer for a replacement 21 22 basic operation of tne camcorder This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder such as turning the power on off and switching modes TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power button Power button VA e This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes e When the camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear If this occurs refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 76 77 and take corrective action When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the date and time set screen appears as the start up display Set the date and time page 25 SETTING THE OPERATING MODES You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press Play tab the Mode button el te Record mode Play mode kal E e You can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the Video fi or Photo E tab on the LCD screen e When switching to play mode you can enjoy landscape playback by rotating the ca
67. oint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 45 for photo resolution VA e When the 9 999th file i e HDV 9999 MP4 is created in the 999th VIDEO folder on a memory card no more folders can be created Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media then reset the file numbering from the menu e Do not modify the name of a video file recorded by the camcorder Proper playback by the camcorder requires the original folder and file name 74 connecting to other devices CONNECTING TOA TV You can view videos and photos you recorded on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or Standard TV that supports HDMI PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 27 Using a mini HDMI cable not supplied To play back the HD quality 1080 25p or 720 25p videos you need an HDTV high definition TV Camcorder Signal flow gt Mini HDMI Cable not supplied 1 Turn on the camcorder and then connect a mini HDMI cable not supplied from the camcorder to the HDMI In jack on your TV 2 Turn on your TV and set the TV s input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input 3 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and then start to play back videos page 38 et Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface
68. op temporarily depending on your computer The video or sound you have copied to your computer is not The image or sound on your affected camcorder is not played on your e f your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not computer properly support Hi speed USB USB 2 0 the video or sound may not olay back correctly The video and sound you have copied to your computer are not affected e Check the system requirements to play a video page 65 e Exit all other applications running on the computer e The transfer speed between the camcorder and PC is too slow causing the video to pause or distort Please copy the file to your PG and then play it back The playback screen is paused or distorted 82 General operations Symptom Explanation Solution The date and time are e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time incorrect The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 25 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution e You cannot select greyed items in the current recording playback mode Menu items are greyed out e f you have not inserted a memory card into the camcorder all functions that require a memory card Storage Info Format etc are dimmed in the menu and you will not be able to select them e The following functions cannot be used when the camcorder is in the Smart filter mode Digital zoom Video Resolution Photo Resolution e The
69. ording time above shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts The battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference if you use the record start stop frequently and the zoom functions and then playback your recordings Prepare additional charged battery pack s to cover the time you are planning to record on the camcorder IZ e The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level e Depending on your PC specifications the charging time can be prolonged About the battery e Battery Properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient temperature below 10 C 50 F may shorten its life span and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put the battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder e Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it e Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder you can damage the camcorder e Throw away the dead battery into a recycling bin The battery lifetime is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time t
70. ouch Share tab lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube Just touch the Share tab while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the built in USB plug On the camcorder select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the Share ff tab in the menu page 53 k a psi wo Repeat for each video you want to upload 3 pa e The Share mark k8 appears on each video e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of the PC e lf you have set PC Software On Intelli studio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you ve connected the camcorder Touch the Share R8 tab on the LCD screen while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer e A pop up sharing window displaying the videos with Share marks appears on the screen e Click Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube e f you want to upload directly without showing a pop up sharing window check Intelli studio does not show a list of share marked files from the connected device VA e As part of the uploading process the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by YouTube before actually uploading Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size computer performance and network speed e There is no guarant
71. ounter current image total number of recorded images File name file number Photo Resolution Battery info remaining battery level Recorded date time display 1 Previous image tab b Ea Slide show start tab mi Next image tab Return tab 10 Erase protection getting started USING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery Ejecting the battery 1 Pull the battery cover in the direction of 1 Pull the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to open the arrow as shown in the figure to open 2 Push in the battery in the direction of the 2 Pull out the battery in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure arrow as shown in the figure e Align the triangle mark of the battery to the battery contacts when you insert the battery as shown in the figure 3 Close the battery cover 3 Close the battery cover VA e Use only Samsung approved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there is a gt danger of overheating fire or explosion e Samsung is not responsible for problems caused by unapproved batteries 17 getting starteo Charging the battery PRECHECK e Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder e You can charge the camcorder s battery with the built in USB jack of the camcorder or the USB charger not supplied O ere AIR
72. ows computer by connecting the camcorder s built in USB plug to the computer s USB port Viewing the contents of the storage media 1 Set PC Software Off page 61 TERRI 2 Insert a memory card KGG a a baa os CI Pictures 3 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the What de yoy wari Windows te do USB port of the PC page 66 kag using Phota Printing Wizard e The Removable Disk or Samsung window g View a sideshow of the images 3 using Windows Picture and has Viewer appears on the PC s screen after a moment i i gg Copy pictures to a folder on my computer p e Select Open folder to view files using Windows using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard Explorer and then click OK On 4 The folders in the storage media appear painia Eisler e Different file types are stored in different folders OEA Se 5 i OK C 5 Select the desired folder or files to copy then drag and a drop them into the destination folder e The folder or files are copied from the storage media to the PC Photos Videos Setting data VA e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 66 or perform Steps 1 through 4 again e f the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder in My Computer e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when you right click your mouse open or br
73. owse appears broken your computer may to be infected by an Autorun virus Please update your anti virus software to its latest version and then scan your disk drives e The camcorder is turned off when its USB plug is departed from the USB port of the computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for storage media is below e File naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System rules Video file H 264 e The HD quality 1920x1080 25p or 1280x720 25p videos have an HDV MP4 format e The file number automatically increases when a new video file is created e Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder The camcorder creates a new folder when the number of files in a folder exceeds 9 999 misc Photo file i es HDV_0002 MP4 e As with video files the file number automatically increases when HDV_0003 MP4 a new photo file is created The maximum number of files per folder is the same as with pcm video files The photos have an SAM_ JPG format a The folder names increase in this order 1OOPHOTO gt Diu a 101PHOTO etc Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder The camcorder creates a new folder when the number of files in a folder exceeds 9 999 Image format Video files e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 44 for video resolution Photo files e Photos are compressed in JPEG J
74. oyment we strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand e For Open Source Licence information refer to the OpenSource E10 pdf in the provided CD ROM Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical 4 Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems SSS This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
75. peed VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the play mode by pressing the Mode 85 button page 23 1 Touch the Photo E tab e Photo thumbnails appear on the screen e To change the current thumbnail page drag up down or touch the Previous fili or Next if tab 2 Touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to display e The camcorder displays the selected photo in full screen and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen e Touch Previous Image i Next Image m tab to view the previous and next photo e Place and hold your finger on the Previous Image i Next Image m tab to search for a photo quickly When you lift off your finger the camcorder displays the selected photo O1 JAN ZOO P 0 00 000 G 3 To return to the thumbnails touch the Return gj tab Kel Using the Touch Screen Drag the thumbnail index view up or down on Drag the image left or right on the LCD screen the LCD screen to go to the previous or next to go to the previous or next file page 20 33 100200046 8m m i m 4 2 z In 3 i E gt N Kg SAMSUNG 41 42 pasic playoack IN Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playba
76. problems with audio or video recording You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 57 For the various functions available during recording see Recording menu items pages 43 49 e The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image you are recording In the record mode you can set the Quick View menu option The Quick View icon appears when you have set the Quick View menu option to On page 49 Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise 33 34 basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media Set the desired resolution before recording page 45 PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the record mode by pressing the Mode 15 button page 23 1 Select a subject to record e Adjust the 270 rotating lens to the best angle for recording e Touch the Zoom lever on the LCD screen to adjust the size of the subject page 36 Adjust the view so that the subject is at the centre of the LCD screen and then touch the Photo tab on the LCD screen e Your camcorder adjusts to the ideal focus automatically e When the focus is set the focusing indicator and frame appear on the LCD screen e f you fail to focus the subject a red fra
77. promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Notes regarding trademarks e All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders e The micro SD logo is a trademark The micro SDHC logo is a trademark e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
78. sing the Mode B5 button and then touch the Video fj tab page 23 Video play mode Thumbnail View 1 Video Play mode 2 Battery info remaining charge level 3 Error File 4 Scroll bar 5 Share mark 6 Next page tab 7 Now Total page number 8 Previous page tab 9 Erase protection 10 Highlight Video play mode Single View Video Play mode 99 9 99 Operating status play pause Time code elapsed time recorded time mm File name file number Video resolution Battery info remaining battery level Playback progress bar Recorded date time display Volume control tabs l Playback control tabs u N ju Reverse skip M00 ae Ps 6 a Reverse search fe lan Play Pause Forward search Wl Forward ski 15 9900980003000001000 Lt O 10 Return tab P 11 Volume tab 12 Erase protection 15 XO NOD OB ON O 13 Share mark getting to know the camcorder PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in Photo Play mode e Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode B button and then touch the Photo BJ tab page 23 Photo play mode Thumbnail View O 00 N O O Bb ON ON OND Of 9 Photo play mode Battery info remaining charge level Error File Scroll bar Next page tab Now Total page number Previous page tab Erase protection Highlight Photo play mode Slide show Photo image c
79. storage media e Be aware that formatting erases all files and data including protected files Default Set You can re set your camcorder s settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory 1 Press the MENU button Settings 2 Touch the Settings E gt Default Set Auto Power Off e A message appears asking for your confirmation PARANG 3 Touch Yes if you want all the settings returned to the default Foma Default Set O 4 Set the date and time again page 25 5 a W VA e Do not turn off the power while initializing the settings e The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages page 26 Settings Format Default Set Language Demo Z e Language options may be changed without a prior notice e The camcorder retains the language you select even when turn off the power e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected 63 64 system setting Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included in your camcorder so that you can use them more easily 1 Press the MENU button settings 2 Touch the Settings BB gt Demo Format e Touch the desired submenu item Default Set EEC 3S A 3 To exit the menu touch the Return fig tab Demo 3 Ni v
80. tch the jack You can break the plug Don t disassemble or attempt to repair the USB cable There is a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may OCCUr 9 LY n VIN of Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment The heat may cause a malfunction Or injury Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where the tripod is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temp
81. the mass storage function page 72 System requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use the built in editing software Intelli studio Os Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or Windows 7 Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is recommended ie Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz or higher is recommended RAM 1GB or higher is recommended Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher ates en 1024 x 768 16 bit colour or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit colour recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher Memory Card A micro SDHC card of Class 6 or above VA e System requirements listed above are minimum requirements Even on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally On a slower than recommended computer video playback may skip frames or operate erratically If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher We recommend transferring recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing them To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant 65 using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAMME Using the Intelli stud
82. tible with Windows operating systems only a 61 62 system setting Format The format function deletes all files including protected files and options on the storage media You can also use this function if you want to correct problems with the storage media PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 27 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Settings BB gt Format e A message appears asking for your confirmation 3 Touch the Yes Yes e The camcorder formats the storage media and displays a formatting message Settings Auto Power Off PC Software Format O Default Set A s5 A v Format the Card All files will be deleted VAN e Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure the battery is sufficiently charged The storage media can be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting e f the storage media becomes corrupted format it again VA e Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e f there is no memory card in your camcorder you can not select Format It will be dimmed in the menu e You must format storage media you used in other devices or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them This enables stable soeeds and operation when the camcorder accesses the
83. tio ga EAI ad Video Phos Smart Resolution Resolutt Filter O Panorama Quick Settings View Photo Resolution 3264x2448 Video Photo Smart Resolution Resolution Filter T o F Panorama Settings VA e For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality e The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select a higher resolution there is less space to store photos in the memory e For detailed information on image capacity see page 30 45 advanced recording Smart Filter By applying special effects you can add fun and character to an image You can apply various filter effects to create unique images PRECHECK Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode 85 button page 23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the Smart Filter Ng m nai Gee e You can move to the desired item by touching the 4 3 tab ER maa a e Touch the desired submenu item Fe a eae Ei 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu ws o CG Panorama Quick Settings View Smart Filter a AGO o O ee Panorama Quick Settings View mm 5M e Normal Without any smart filter effect the camcorder displays a normal natural image during recording or playback Miniature Make a photo of a life size location
84. uch the Return eg tab gt CO Kl mm Cy Using the Touch Screen Drag the thumbnail index view up or down on the LCD screen to go to the previous or next page rey SAMSUNG SAMSUNG lik il am N 110 FRA IN Do not power off or eject the memory card during video playback Doing so may damage the recorded data VA e The following video files may not play back on the camcorder Video files with formats that are not supported by the camcorder e When you connect the HDMI cable to the camcorder while playing a video the display will switch to the thumbnail index view automatically e You can play back recorded video on a TV or a PC pages 75 68 e You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube Flickr or FaceBook using Intelli studio page 69 e For various functions available during playback see Playback menu items pages 50 53 e Loading time may vary depending on the resolution of the selected video To adjust the volume during video playback You can hear the sound through the built in speaker of the camcorder while the video is playing back on the LCD screen 1 Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screen SEE e Volume control bar appears on the screen 2 Adjust the volume by touching the Volume Control tabs on the LCD screen gt 0 00 05 0 00 50 100 0001 pag ID VA You can adjust the sound level betwee
85. use for your uploading management Se 4 Click Upload to start uploading e A pop up window appears asking for your ID and password 5 Enter your ID and password to access VA For more information about using Intelli studio open the Help Guide by clicking Help e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment Hickr is an image hosting website web services suite and online community platform In addition flic kr to being a popular website for users to share personal photographs the service is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository http www flickr com Facebook is a global social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook facebook Inc Users can add friends and send them messages and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves Additionally users can join networks organized by city workplace school and region http www facebook com YouTube is a video sharing website Users can upload view and share personalized video clips y The San Bruno based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of users JI TUDE generated contents including video clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur contents READY such as video blogging and short original videos http www youtube com 69 70 using with a Windows computer Upload your videos directly to YouTube The One T
86. uto Power Off 2 Touch the Settings EJ gt Auto Power Off e Touch the desired submenu item PC Software Format 3 To exit the menu touch the Return fig tab Default Set o e Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically e 5 Min The camcorder automatically turns off if there is no operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view VA e Auto Power Off is temporarily disabled in the following cases When the camcorder is connected using its built in USB plug While the Demo function is in operation While the camcorder is recording playing except when in pause or running a photo slide show e To operate the camcorder again press the Power 5 button PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can use the built in video and photo management software Intelli studio by connecting the built in USB plug on the camcorder to your PC With this software you can download stored video and photo images from the camcorder to your PC s hard disk and edit the video and photo files on your PC s screen 1 Press the MENU button settings 2 Touch the Settings KI gt PC Software Auto bow syay e Touch the desired submenu item PC Software 3 To exit the menu touch the Return B tab Por Default Set e Off Disables the function e On You can use the PC software by connecting the built in USB plug of the camcorder to your PC VA The PC software is compa
87. with indicate the default setting USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped USING THE LENS You can easily record images of yourself or others from various angles by 270 rotating lens 1 Align your subject in the frame 2 By turning the lens the 270 rotating lens adjusts freely to your desired recording angle YN e Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the lens and the camcorder e Do not wipe the lens with your fingers during operation Use a soft dry cloth to clean the lens if required 31 Oasic recording RECORDING VIDEOS e This camcorder supports High Definition HD image resolution Set the resolution you want before recording page 44 e This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 27 e Select the record mode by pressing the Mode button page 23 1 Select a subject to record e Adjust the 270 rotating lens to the best angle for recording E 0500101 e Touch the Zoom lever on the LCD screen to adjust the size of the subject page 36 2 Touch the Recording start tab on the LCD screen e The recording indicator appears and recording starts
88. you hear a beep sound when operating the menu settings Beep Sound is turned on 1 Press the MENU button settings LCD Brightness 2 Touch the Settings B Beep Sound e Touch the desired submenu item Beep Sound O 3 To exit the menu touch the Return gill tab Shutter Sound v S IA e Off The beep sound is off e On You will hear a beep sound when operating buttons or tabs on the LCD screen Auto LCD Off gt The Beep Sound function is temporarily disabled in the following cases During recording and playing When the camcorder has a cable connection Mini HDMI cable Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound that plays when you touch the Photo s tab on or off 1 Press the MENU button Settings 2 Touch the Settings O gt Shutter Sound LCD Brightness e Touch the desired submenu item Auto LCD Ci Beep Sound 3 To exit the menu touch the Return E tab Shuna aaa P8 v e Off The shutter sound is off e On The shutter sounds each time you touch the Photo s tab The Shutter Sound is temporarily disabled under the following conditions When you touch the Photo tab while recording a video 59 60 system setting Auto Power Off To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function to 5 Min This setting turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for five minutes 1 Press the MENU button settings A
89. you select even when the removable battery is not inserted Italiano e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected N getting ready to start recording INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Pull the battery cover in the direction of 1 Pull the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to open the arrow as shown in the figure to open 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it until it softly clicks e Make sure that the terminal portion is facing down and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the battery cover 3 Close the battery cover IN e To avoid the data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power 5 button before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out Z Your camcorder supports only micro SD micro Secure Digital and micro SDHC micro Secure Digital S High Capacity cards The compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on the manufacturer 27 and the type of memory card page 28 getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Compatible memory cards e Use micro SD micro Secure Digital and micro SDHC micro Secure Digital High Capacity cards with this camcorder

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