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Samsung SC-HMX10A manual do usuário

1. Charging the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket 4 Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your HD camcorder e Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted in the HD camcorder Z e You can also charge with the cradle page 11 e lt is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your HD camcorder Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries English _13 oreparation Charging indicator The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state e lf the battery pack has been fully charged the charge indicator is green e lf you are charging the battery the color of the charge indicator is orange e lf an error occurs while the battery pack in charging the charging indicator blinks green lt Charging indicator gt Charging recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation LCD open etc Battery type IA BP85ST Chargi
2. SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL e The SELF TIMER function works only in Movie and Photo modes page 17 e When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control recording begins automatically in 10 seconds 1 Press the SELF TIMER button e The 12 indicator is displayed 2 To record movie images press the REC button To take photo images press the PHOTO button e Self timer starts counting down from 10 At this moment recording indicator blinks with a beep sound e At the last second of the countdown recording starts automatically e lf you want to cancel the self timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER REC or PHOTO button again Z e Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and HD camcorder e The remote control range is 4 to 5 m 13 to 17 ft e The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left right from the center line e Using a tripod not supplied is recommended during self record SELF TIMER lt Photo record mode gt English _37 olayoack You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE e You can set the movie recording the photo recording and the play mode in turn with the MODE button e You can switch the play mode to the recording mode in turn by touching the tab on the lower left of the LCD screen e The recorded movie and pho
3. Sigh Definition Digtal Ftogressive imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register Key features of your HL camcorder The HD camcorder is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition HD 1280x720 and Standard Definition SD 720x480p image quality Select the recording image quality HD high definition or SD standard definition before recording ENJOYING IMAGES WITH HIGH DEFINITION HD QUALITY You can view record video with HD high definition image quality e This HD camcorder offers 720p resolution with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders 480i It also Supports widescreen recording with an aspect ratio of 16 9 e Recordings made in HD high definition image quality will fit widescreen 16 9 HDTVs If your TV is not a high definition TV movies with HD high definition image quality will be displayed with SD standard definition image quality To enjoy HD quality images you need a TV supporting 1280x720p input Refer to the user manual of your TV To enjoy the HD quality images use an HDMI or Component cable The multi AV cable does not support HD quality images so it down converts them to SD quality images e The image is recorded in 720x480p when the quality is set to SD in the HD camcorder Videos recorded at SD standard definition image qua
4. e Set Remote function to On Number of video files is full Cannot record video Folder and files have reached capacity and you can not record e Set File No to Reset Number of photo files is full Cannot take a photo Folder and files have reached capacity and you can not take a picture e Set File No to Reset Playback Message Not enough free space in Memory Icon Informs that File editing functions can not be performed because there is not enough free space in the built in memory Action e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media e Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files Not enough free space in Card File editing functions can not be performed because there is not enough free space in the memory card e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media e Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files Different format The files you want to Combine are ina different format e t is not possible to combine two files that have different recording format Read Error Some problems occurred during reading data from storage media e Format storage media using menus after back up important files to PC or another storage device e SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only English _99 troublesnooting USB Message Fail Printer Connecting Icon Infor
5. Approx 9765 Approx 19530 Approx 39060 Approx 78121 Approx 156242 Z e The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use e The HD camcorder provides five quality options for movie recordings HD Super Fine HD Fine HD Normal SD Standard SD Economy The higher the quality setting the more memory is used e The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings The higher the compression rate is the longer the recording time will be However the image quality will be lower images displayed is 99 999 28_ English The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly Memory cards of bigger than 32GB in capacity may not work properly The maximum size of a movie file that can be recorded at one time is 2GB To check the remaining memory capacity press Display ill iCHECK button page 22 The maximum available recording time displayed is 999 minutes and the maximum number of recordable SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD You can use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus cards You can also use a SD memory card but we recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus with your HD camcorder SD card supports upto 2GB MultiMediaCards MMC are not supported On this HD camcorder you can use memory cards of the following ca
6. Delete 2 Touch Multi Select Touch image to select images to delete The w indicator is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion the w indicator appears on image or not the w indicator is removed from image Touch OK m tab 3 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes e The selected images will be deleted BA English _73 eating movie images Example You can divide a movie image into two in order to delete a section you no longer need Before dividing 0 60 seconds The movie image is divided into two movie images After image is divided at 30 second point aerate ny es ee stag LB ds 0 30 seconds 31 60 secon After deleting first image 0 30 seconds K e The protect indicator will blink if you try to divide a movie image that was previously protected You must first release the protect function to divide it page 79 Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points A movie image whose recording time is 3 seconds or less cannot be divided Photo images cannot be divided The divide function will work only in the thumbnail index view You can also access it by using the Q MENU button Press Q MENU button gt Touch Edit gt Touch Divide 74_ English The division point may drift before or after the de
7. Photo mode To record photo images page 33 MODE button Play mode 6 To play movie or photo images or edit them page 38 Z e When the HD camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 97 100 and take corrective action e Movie mode is set by default with the power on System Reset If the HD camcorder does not operate normally perform System Reset The HD camcorder may recover to normal System Reset will reset all settings to factory defaults The date and time will also be reset Set the date and time again before using the HD camcorder 1 Turn the HD camcorder off e Remove the battery pack or AC adaptor 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the RESET button e All settings will be reset Z Do not press the RESET button with undue force English _17 oreparation SCREEN INDICATORS gt JANOIROO7 12200AM 19 18 3 FN tC a Ce ee 10 The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 4GB built in K f memory e The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display e Functions marked with will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off e For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice The ma
8. e Change memory card to another one Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted e Format the memory card using menu item Not Supported Format Not Supported Card The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still have existing images on it The memory card is not supported in this camcorder e The image format is not supported Check the supported file format page 92 e Format the memory card using menu item e Change the memory card with the one recommended Low Speed Card Please record a Lower quality Recording Message Open Lens Cover BB BEG The memory card does not have enough performance to record Informs that Lens cover is closed e Record movie to a lower quality e Change memory card to faster one page 27 Action e Open the lens cover Write Error Some problems occur while writing data to storage media e Format storage media using menus after back up important files to PC or another storage media Release the EASY Q You can not operate some functions manually when EASY Q is activated e Release EASY Q function Recorvering Data 98_ English The file was not created normally e Wait until data recovery is finished e Never turn off the power and eject memory card during recording Message Activate remote control Icon Informs that Remote function was set to off Action
9. s output is fixed to 480p when a DVI cable is connected To hear audio the audio cable of Component or Multi AV cable must be connected e When an HDMI cable is connected it will override all other connections e HDMI feature can recognize the TV type automatically and adjust the video output resolution Manual setting is not necessary iY e About the HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface English _43 connection Connecting to a normal TV 16 9 4 3 The connection is used when downconverting recorded HD images to SD for playback When playing back HD quality 1280x720 movie images on a SDTV the images are down converted to 720x480 The multi AV cable does not support HD quality images so it down converts them to SD quality images Before connecting your HD camcorder to a TV set the same aspect ratio on your HD camcorder as on your TV page 70 Method 1 Tune the output signal for TV using the Component Out function page 71 Method 2 When connecting with Multi AV cable Method 1 Normal TV Method 2 Normal TV Signal flow ee Sill Component cable Multi AV cable Z e f only a mono audio input is available on the TV set use the audio cable with the white jack Audio L e You may use an S Video jack on the cable to obtain better quality images if you have an S Video jack on your TV e Even if you use an S Video jack you need to connect an audio cable e When connecting HDMI component and
10. 00 00 20 00 80 00 EIN HES HSF HD DIVIDING A MOVIE IMAGE e This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need The movie images will be divided in groups of two TL To divide a movie image RX Divide 1 Touch Menu 18 tab gt Edit gt Divide e lf the movie image thumbnail you want to edit is not on the screen touch up E3 or down R tab to change the page 2 Touch a desired movie image 411 TE Combino e The selected movie image will be paused anonen poten FINITE 3 Search the point of division by touching playback related 3 0 0 GS 100009 BSF HD E or GE tabs Divide 4 Touch pause i tab at the point of division then touch Cutting tab e The message Divide a file at this point will appear 5 Touch Yes e The selected movie image is divided into two movie images You can keep dividing images as long as they are 3 seconds in length e lf you want to delete an unwanted section of a movie image divide the movie first and then delete the image section you no longer need After dividing the movie image you can also combine other desired movie images see page 75 Multi Select 4 e The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index To delete a movie image you no longer need 1 Touch Menu 187 tab gt
11. 4 3 16 9 Photo images recorded in the 4 3 ratio 4 3 Refer to page 70 for TV Type setting Continued English _45 connection 4 e Adjust the sound volume on the TV a e The remote control is useful when operating the HD camcorder while viewing an image on a TV screen e Information that the HD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen You can switch between the on screen information display modes Refer to Switching the information display mode and press the Display i0 iCHECK button to switch the display status page 22 DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER e You can dub images played back on this HD camcorder onto a VCR or DVD HDD recorder pee ae ae e Refer to editing movie images to create a playlist by selecting sah desired scenes from those recorded on this HD camcorder a SN page 76 L R e Use the provided multi av cable to connect the HD mie OO oe camcorder to the other AV device e f the connected AV device has an S Video output jack you can connect the S Video jack of Multi AV cable 1 Press the MODE button to set Play Bj 2 Choose the desired image to be dubbed then press the record button on the connected device e The HD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it L e Using S Video will deliver clear images e Be sure to use the AC power adaptor to power the HD camcorder to prevent battery power from shutting off durin
12. Before connecting to a TV e According to TV and cables that are used the connection method and resolution can differ e For more information about the connection refer to the TV s user manual e Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source page 16 Connecting to a high definition TV e To play back the HD quality 1280x720 movie images you need a high definition TV HDTV e Method 1 Connect your HD camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable HDMI cable is not supplied e Method 2 Tune the output signal for TV using the Component Out function page 71 Method 1 Method 2 HD camcorder T _ SE a A A diss Dio EN y AD f 4 tt 6 A nN ly Z vad Se j J amp FAA X COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN Y Pb Pr L R 00000 HDMI cable Component cable HDMI jack is an interface to both video audio signals HDMI connection supplies high quality images and sound e The HDMI jack on your HD camcorder is for output use only e You can use the Anynet function by connecting the HD camcorder to a Samsung Anynet supported TV with the HDMI cable Refer to the corresponding TV s user manual for more details e When the HD camcorder connected to the Anynet supported TV with an HDMI cable turns on TV automatically turns on It is one of the Anynet functions If you do not want to use Anynet function set Anynet HDMI CEC to Off page 70 e The Camcorder
13. 15 FCC rules NOTE LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate viii_ English NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu
14. 750 terminated Component output Y 1Vp p 750 Pb Pr Cb Cr 0 850Vp p 750 HDMI output A type connector Audio output 7 50Bs 6000 terminated USB output Mini B type connector External MIC 03 5 stereo General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium lon battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording p 3 9W LCD on Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104F Storage temperature 20C 60 C 4F 140F External dimensions WxHxD Width 61 5 mm 2 42 inches Height 67 5 mm 2 66 inches Length 120 5mm 4 74 inches Weight 330g 0 72 lb 11 64 oz Except for Lithium lon battery pack Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone Remote control Indoors greater than 15 m 49 ft straight line Outdoors about 5 m 16 4 ft straight line These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 110_ English waranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name
15. Audio Video input jacks A component cable or Multi AV cable connected On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an NTSC system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc 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 iY You can make recordings with your HD camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world 96_ English troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Informs that Action l e Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged p
16. Grip belt hook Battery pack slot Grip belt BATT RELEASE switch Swivel handle WAHINE 6 7 8 9 Go Memory card slot Lens open close switch 08_ English REAR amp BOTTOM VIEW MODE button Mode indicator Movie 3 Photo Play mode EASY Q button POWER switch External microphone MIC jack Charging CHG indicator DC IN jack Tripod receptacle 4 Recording start stop button oroo Cradle receptacle English _09 oreparation This section provides information on using this HD camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to Charge the battery how to setup the operation mode and initial setup USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ole P SA Q TIMER T REC button DISPLAY button Skip button fesa Stop button MENU button Control D O O O O buttons PHOTO button Zoom W T button SELF TIMER button Search button Slow playback button Play Pause button SSS TSO COICO ES CONE SAMSUNG Q MENU button 4 The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the HD camcorder 10_ English INSTALLING THE BUTTON TYPE BATTERY Installing the button type battery in the remote control 1 Turn the battery holder counterclockwise as
17. OS 100 00M1 Ta Memon fuii FZ SCD s E N E Z The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds about 3 seconds after the image plays back They reappear when you touch any point on the screen Movie play mode a Movie play mode 2 Operating status Play Pause File name file number Time code elapsed time recorded time Warning indicators and messages Volume control oSI Storage media built in memory GC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only or memory card Battery info Remaining battery level time LCD enhancer 9 Movie image quality Edited movie image indicator partial delete divide combine Date Time TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected Component out when component cable is connected Menu tab SAAOE Movie play related function tab Skip Search Play Pause Slow Playback Return tab Volume tab Erase protection Cont Capture SS S G Play option English _19 oreoaration 1 3 4 5 6 10 a N jw 4800 JANOTA 12200 AM SEB o gt K The maximum number of recordable images displayed K is 99 999 even though the actual number of recordable images exceeds 99 999 However the actual number of recordable images is not affected by the count displayed pag
18. Print mark DPOF BSS SS SSO ii Resolution English _21 oreparation USING THE DISPLAY 0O iCHECK BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on screen information display modes Press the Display iCHECK button The full and minimum display modes will alternate e Full display mode All information will appear e Minimum display mode Only operating status indicators will appear If the HD camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity atl e When the power is on press and hold the Display In iCHECK button 80 Min Te e When the power is off press the Display O iCHECK button e After awhile the battery time and approximate recordable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds If a storage media is not inserted its icon does not appear 4 Display IO iCHECK button does not work in the menu or quick menu screen C icHECK USING THE LCD ENHANCER a Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight 1 Press the LCD enhancer button e The indicator is displayed wang ON 2 To exit LCD enhancer press the LCD enhancer button again Sic Z e LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded gt i i i e When LCD enhancer works at the lo
19. Touch Focus gt Manual e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears Touch nearer subject BB or further subject 3 tab to adjust the focus while viewing the subject on the LCD screen Focusing on a further subject To focus on a further subject touch further subject 6B tab Focusing in a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject touch nearer subject B8 tab lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject gt In the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually A picture containing several objects some close to the HD camcorder others further away A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a Car People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd SZ e Focus function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen e Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it If you bring the subject into focus at the W control side focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the T control side to zoom in on the subject If you are inexperienced in the use of HD camcorders we recommend that you use auto focus This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode The nearer or further icon 93 3 appears in the center when focus adjustment reaches the end The adjusted value is applied right after touc
20. and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs In shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung
21. camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens it may cause a malfunction or damage to the HD camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is dew condensation e What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it e When does the dew condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly it will cause condensation When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair e f these instructions do not solve your problem contact 1 800 SAMSUNG for your nearest Samsung authorized service center e Depending on the problem the built in memory may need to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on your PC before sending your camcorder to repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data 100_ English If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation Solution The battery pack may not be installed on your HD camcorder Insert a The HD camcorder does not turn on battery pack to the HD camcorder The ins
22. executed amp Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background Z This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode lt Back light off gt lt Back light on gt Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence On screen display Disables the function None Fader is executed il English _61 Using the menu items Fade in Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to On Fade in approx 3 seconds Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in fade in Fade out When you want to stop recording with fade out set Fader to On again during recording Press the Recording start stop button Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out fade out Fade out approx 3 seconds Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level grea
23. for arranging the v indicator appears on image or not the v indicator is removed from image e A bar will also appear next to the movie image Touch previous B or next E8 tab to move the bar to the position of your choice then touch OK tab e The selected movie image will be moved to the new position Deleting movie images from a playlist You can delete undesired movie images within the playlist 1 2 Touch OK tab Touch Playlist gt HD or SD deleting playlist according to movie quality gt Menu f tab gt Delete Touch movie image to be deleted e The w indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for deletion the w indicator appears on image or not the w indicator is removed from image e The message Delete selected files from Playlist Original file is not deleted will appear Touch Yes e The selected playlists will be deleted 78_ English mage management This chapter describes information about movie or photo file management tools such as protection deletion copy and move Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can protect important images from accidental erasure e lf you execute formatting all files i
24. format the storage media again If you use the memory card with low writing speed the HD camcorder automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light a vertical line appears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to Off Set the Date Time to On page 66 You cannot record a photo image Set your HD camcorder to Photo mode page 17 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any The storage media is full Use anew memory card or format the storage media page 68 Or remove unnecessary images page 80 The shutter sound is not heard when you record a photo image Set Shutter Sound to On The beep sound is not heard Set Beep Sound to On Beep sound is temporally off while recording movies English _103 troubleshooting Symptom There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded movie starts stops Explanation Solution On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual
25. into copies for capturing It shows you the image information You can view the file name created date and size etc Gal BE00VIDEO HDV 0001 MP4 Z This function is available only in the single image display mode Date 2007 01 01 Duration 01010010 Size 1886025 KB f f Quality Super Fine Highlight Shows a section of recorded movie images at random according to the total play time and number of files On screen Settings Contents display Shows a section of a movie image s that was created within 24 hours of the most Recently RY recent one All Days Shows a section of all movie images AY 4 This function can be set only in the quick menu iin R cy PNB EWES Recently N English _65 Using the menu items SETTING MENU ITEMS You can setup the date time OSD language video output and display settings of the HD camcorder Date Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly page 25 Date Time You can set to set the date and time to display on the LCD screen e Before you use the Date Time function you must set the date and time page 25 Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date JAN 01 2007 Time 12 00 AM Displays the current time Date amp Time Displays the current date and time JAN 01 2007 12 00AM 4 e The date time will read JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM in the following con
26. multi AV cables at the same time the video output priorities are as follows HDMI output gt Component output gt S Video output gt Video output e When connecting your HD camcorder to TV through HDMI component or multi AV cable check whether the connections are correctly made e When inserting removing the HDMI component and multi AV cables do not apply excessive force e When connecting the multi AV cable or component cable make sure to match the color of the cable plugs to the TV jacks e tis recommended to use the AC power adaptor as the power source e When the HD camcorder is connected to a TV you cannot control the volume of the TV from the camcorder 44_ English Viewing on TV screen 1 2 3 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play 5 page 17 Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to switch the TV input Perform playback page 39 41 e The image on the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen e You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the HD camcorder e You can also perform play recording or editing in play mode while viewing on a TV screen Image display depending on TV screen ratio Recording ratio TV Type setting Wide 16 9 TV 16 9 Images recorded in the 16 9 ratio e Movie images e Photo capture images
27. or edit images or use it indoors page 13 CAUTION e Before detaching the power source make sure that the HD camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in camcorder malfunction e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your HD camcorder e Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture 16_ English BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER switch and MODE button Turning the HD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward Mode indicator Z e Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder for the first time s page 25 e When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or you reset it you will see the Date Time Set menu for the startup display If you do not set the date and time the date and time setting screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder Seino the operating modes You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Movie mode 3 gt Photo mode gt Play mode gt Movie mode 3 e Each time the operational mode changes the respective mode indicator lights up Movie mode 3 To record movie images page 31 POWER switch
28. point where the recorded movie starts stops This is not an error The aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 of a movie cannot be changed The aspect ratio of a movie at 16 9 cannot be changed to 4 3 The available recording time or the number of recordable images displayed does not decrease Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Image cannot be moved or deleted The maximum available recording time displayed is 999 minutes and the maximum number of recordable images displayed is 99 999 even though the actual count exceeds the value displayed However the actual available recording time is not affected by the count displayed For example when the actual available recording time is 1 066 minutes 999 will be displayed on the screen Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 27 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 68 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 29 You cannot move or delete the protected images Release the protection of the image on the device page 79 You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 29 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some oroblems The data file name is not indicated cor
29. tab when the date and time setting is completed e The message Date Time Changed appears the set date time is applied e f you touch the Exit 3 tab before the Date Time is set the menu disappears and the Date Time is not saved and when touching Return 53 tab the message Date Time set is not changed appears NO oROQND 8 To exit Return 53 tab repeatedly until menu disappears GE Date Time Set y 4 e On charging the built in rechargeable battery Date Time S Your camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the power is off The built 176 E Fieno in rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is 2 connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your gt Date Time Set camcorder after charging the built in rechargeable battery If the built in rechargeable battery is not charged any input data will not be backed up ma oon Be and the date time appears on the screen as JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM a Ea when Date Time display is set to On v e You can set the year up to 2037 gt OK Turning the date and time display on off To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu and change the date time display mode page 66 Eng
30. while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the built in rechargeable battery However even if the built in rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date English _95 maintenance amp acditional information USING YOUR HD CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and color systems Before using your HD camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your Camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet Viewing images recorded with HD high definition image quality In countries regions where 720 60p is supported you can view the images with the same HD high definition image quality as that of the recorded images You need an NTSC system based and 720 60p compatible TV or monitor with an HDMI or Component cable connected Viewing images recorded with SD standard definition image quality To view images recorded with SD standard definition image quality you need an NTSC system based TV with
31. 00 1 10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis 58_ English Z e f you manually change the shutter speed value when Scene Mode AE function is selected manual changes are applied first e The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode e When recording with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens e The shutter speed will work only in Movie 3 mode Tele Macro e This function is used to record a distant subject that is approaching e The effective focal distance in the Tele macro mode is between 50 Cm 19 7 inches and 100 Cm 89 4 inches On screen Off Disables the function None On Tele macro is executed Hal e When recording in Tele macro mode the focus speed may be lowered e When you operate the zoom function in the Tele macro mode the recording subject may get out of focus e Use a tripod not supplied to prevent hand shake in the Tele macro mode e Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele macro mode e As the distance to the subject decreases focusing area narrows e When you can not get proper focus move the Zoom lever to adjust focus e This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode English _59 Using the menu items Quality e You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded e Regarding detailed image capacity see page 28 sti Ea H
32. 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen e Set the Lens open close switch to open O page 8 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway down half press e The HD camcorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen when auto focus is selected e When the image is in focus the indicator is displayed in green 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down full press e A shutter sound is heard When the gt gt gt indicator disappears the photo image has been recorded e While saving the photo image on the storage media you cannot proceed with the next recording Z e The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the image quality or the image size For details see page 28 e The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio as shown in the right illustration e Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media e f focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 56 e Do not operate the POWER switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media e Photo image files recorded by your HD camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e DCF is an integrated image file format for digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices confor
33. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the brightness and contrast of the image to be recorded Storage Info This shows you the storage information the storage media used space and available space recordable time according to the quality So you can find out how RRRUR TRO MIS a long you will be able to record on the storage media f Make sure to set the appropriate storage media lege te Oo Memory 044 Min J Fine 059 Min Normal 089 Min Standard 133 Min Economy 267 Min Settings Contents Memory You can view the used space available space and the recordable time on the built in memory Card You can view the used space available space and the recordable time on the memory card 4 The memory card s information appears by touching Storage Info SC HMX10 HMX10N only English _67 Using the menu items Format You can use the Format function to completely delete all files and options on the storage media including protected files On screen Memory You can format the built in memory None Card You can format the memory card None Z e lf you execute the format function all files will be deleted completely and the erased files cannot be recovered Formatting the storage media using a different device will cause Read errors A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 29 Format does not perform if the battery is low The me
34. CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No English 21 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges 22 23 24 25 26 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
35. D Super Fine To HD Fine HD Normal SD Standard SD Economy Z e The movie can be recorded in 1280x720 HD or 720x480 SD depending on the quality e Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image e The recording times shown above are approximate and depend on the recording environment i e lighting conditions Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut On is set the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback e Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as a beach On screen Off Disables the function None On Minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording ikd When the Wind Cut is On some low frequency sound is eliminated along with the sound of the wind Make sure the Wind Cut is set to Off when you want the microphone to be sensitive as possible The Wind Cut function will work only in Movie 8 mode The Wind Cut function works only with the built in microphone 60_ English iY Back Light When subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark On screen Off Disables the function None Backlight compensation is
36. D versions Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Connect it again properly Cannot use the provided software DVD Suite on a Macintosh computer You cannot use DVD Suite with a Macintosh computer DVD Suite does not function properly Exit the DVD Suite program and restart the Windows computer The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound may not be played correctly The image and sound is copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted 108_ English Check the system requirements to play a movie page 86 Exit other all applications running on the current computer If a recorded movie is played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back Overall operations Symptom Explanation Solution die claieane aa cig oone e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup built in rechrgeable
37. D camcorder to the PC with a USB cable page 89 e The Removable Disk window appears on the PC s screen after a moment using Wi e Two removable disks appear when connecting a USB GC HMX10A O zaa HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only The built in memory is the first recognized drive of two removable discs viewer N Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard C Always do the selected action newly registered in the My Computer For example when F drive and G drive are recognized in the PC F drive and G drive are the built in memory and memory card respectively Removable Disk I You can select the desired memory type hn e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 The folders in the storage media appear File and Folder Tasks at a i i 5 Make a new folder DCIM VIDEO e Different file types are stored in different folders E Pub this folder to kag Share this folder 4 e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 89 or perform steps 1 and 2 again Photo images Movie image e When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the setting data removable disk folder of My Computer 90_ English Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows e Don t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or fil
38. HMX10CN AD43 00180A AD44 001 16B AD39 001 19E AD39 00142B AD89 00132B HIMX10ED AD39 00119F HMX10ED AD39 00142C HMX10ED AD39 00132C P DP A Cradle Button type HMX10 HMX10A User manual Quick start guide battery Remote control HMX10C AD97 13010A AD68 01 308A AD68 01312A type CR2025 AD59 001538C HMX10N HMX10CN AD43 10130H AD97 13010D HMX10ED AD97 13010G YA The contents may vary depending on the K sales region arg e Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer HDMI cable e Not included with your camcorder To Software CD buy this optional accessory contact your AD46 00095A AD69 00932A AD89 00149A eet in e Amemory card is not included See page 29 for memory cards compatible with your HD camcorder 06_ English FRONT amp LEFT VIEW Recording indicator COMPONENT AV S Video jack LED Light RESET button Remote sensor HDMI jack Lens Jack cover Internal microphone TFT LCD screen Touch panel Built in speaker Recording start stop button Display ILI 7CHECK button Zoom W T button LCD enhancer amp button GAAGA Q MENU button CHOU CONES USB jack English _07 getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT amp TOP VIEW w BB AE Tee AA Z 9 PHOTO button Battery pack Memory card cover Zoom W T lever
39. NU button gt Touch Edit gt Touch Combine e A maximum of 2 movie images can be combined at a time English _75 editing movie images PLAYLIST What s the Playlist The playlist is created by gathering your favorite recorded movie images Since the playlist is not created by copying data it will consume little of the storage capacity When creating or deleting a playlist the original movie image will not be erased In addition adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not affect the original movie images JAN 30 2007 _ __ JAN 12 2007 _1 Movie image 1 Movieimage2 Movie image 3 Movie image 4 Movieimage5 Movieimage6 Movie image 7 mmm ICYiTY w k 10 00 cee 10 30 76_ English A the playlist This function works only in Play mode using the Q MENU button page 47 e You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded movie images Since the playlist is not created by copying data you will consume little of the storage capacity 1 Press the Q MENU button 2 Touch Playlist gt HD or SD creating playlist according to movie quality gt Menu 1 tab gt Add 3 Select and touch movie images to add to the playlist e The v indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles betwee
40. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable iv_ English Important safety instructions NO oO PF NY 10 11 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades a
41. The HD camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo image change the setting Demo to Off page 71 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 97 100 The afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Ambient light too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD Use LCD enhancer function Explanation Solution Press the MODE button to set Movie 3 page 17 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time 102_ English The estimated recording time may vary depeniding on content and features used When you record an object that moves fast the actual recording time may be shortened Symptom The recording stops automatically Explanation Solution There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you make recordings or delete files frequently the performance of the storage media will be deteriorated In this case
42. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu 8 tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 109 e only for SC HMX10A HMX1OC HMX1 OCN HMX1 OED 50_ English QUICK MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in quick menu vary depending on the operation mode e For operation details see the corresponding page Possible Recording menu items X Not possible Operating mode Movie Photo Default value Page Storage Memory 26 Focus Auto 56 Exposure Auto 54 Shutter X Auto 58 WB Auto 53 Guideline Off 64 Playback menu items Operating mode Movie 23 Photo Default value Page Storage Memory 26 Copy 81 Delete G 80 Edit X 72 75 Playlist X 77 78 Highlight X 65 Slide X G 41 e Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu 187 tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 109 e only for SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX1 OCN HMX1 OED English _51 Using the menu items RECORDING MENU ITEMS You c
43. a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c Ifthe CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e Ifthe CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS 28 When replac
44. after oozoo 00 famin EN Cth this page Hio For example setting the White Balance in movie mode When using Menu amp tab 1 Touch Menu 18 tab 2 Touch White Balance e lf the item is not on the screen touch up E or down R tab to scroll up or down to the next group of options 3 Touch the desired option 3 White Balance e lf the item is not on the screen touch up E or down B tab to scroll up JIAO y or down to the next group of options 4 To exit touch Exit 3 tab or Return 5 tab until the menu disappears Ck Daytigint 1 2 C Cloudy Focus Exposure r 1 L a O When using the Q MENU button Storage 1 Press the Q MENU button to enter the quick menu r E 2 Touch WB MeeR 3 Touch the desired option 4 To exit touch Exit tab or Return 3 tab until the menu disappears Z There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu 187 tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items grayed out on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu Items page 109 48 _ English MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode e For operation details see the corresponding page Possible Recording menu items B X Not possible Operating mode Movi
45. al devices that do not support this photo size e High resolution images use more memory than lower resolution images Therefore the higher the resolution selected the less memory will be available to take photos Cont Shot e Continuous shot allows the user to take consecutive images of a moving object e Records images continuously up to the storage capacity Settings Contents OU SDD display Off Disable the function None On Continuous shot is executed Th 4 e When an error Such as memory full occurs during continuous recording recording is ended and an error message is displayed e When pressing PHOTO button it records continuously to a maximum number 15 of photo images at about 0 3 seconds intervals English _63 Using the menu items Guideline e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images e The HD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines Z e Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition e This function works only in the quick menu e Guideline cannot be recorded on the images being recorded PLAYBACK MENU ITEMS You can setup these menu items for playing movies Play Option You can setup play options for movie image playback On screen Settings Contents display Plays movie images continuously s
46. an setup the menu items for movie and photo images recording Scene Mode AE This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of five modes depending on subject conditions recording environment or purpose of filming On screen Auto balance between the subject and the background To be used in normal conditions The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 250 per second depending on the scene Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Sports If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker In this SS Auto None case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background Foruei The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors aA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject Spout as in a wedding or on stage Beach Prevents under exposure of subject s face etc in a place where light reflection is amp Snow intense such as at the beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Z e You can check the selected Scene mode on the on screen information display However nothing will appear in Auto mode e This function will be set
47. anguage amp date and time Selecting the storage media SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only Inserting ejecting a memory card Recordable time and number of images Selecting a suitable memory card English _01 contents RECORDING PLAYBACK CONNECTION USING THE MENU ITEMS 02_ English 31 33 34 35 36 36 3 38 39 41 43 46 47 49 51 52 64 66 Recording movie images Taking photo images Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q mode Capturing still images during movie images playback Using the external microphone Zooming Self record using the remote control Changing the playback mode Playing movie images Viewing photo images Connecting to a TV Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items Recording menu items Playback menu items Setting menu items EDITING MOVIE IMAGES IMAGE MANAGEMENT PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES CONNECTING TO A PC 72 13 19 76 79 80 81 82 83 84 86 8 7 89 90 92 Deleting a section of a movie image Dividing a movie image Combining two movie images Playlist Protection from accidental erasure Deleting images Copying images SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only Moving images SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only DPOF print setting Direct printing with a PictBridge printer System requirements Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite Connecting the USB cable Viewing the conte
48. ar e Movies edited on a PC may not be displayed on this HD camcorder e Movies recorded on another camcorder cannot be played on this HD camcorder e The play is paused when you touch the menu 1 tab during playing Adjusting the volume e Touch Volume E tab on the LCD screen You can control the volume by using decrease EB or increase EB tab on the LCD screen The level can be adjusted anywhere between 00 and 19 You can do the same operation by using the remote control OVY _ gt 00 00 20 00 30 00 JN Mm 2 100 0004 All HSF HD 4 e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker e f you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound from the speaker English _39 olayoack Various playback operations Playback Pause Stop e Play and Pause functions alternate when you touch Playback Pause 0 ae fs tab during playback Touch Return 5 tab to stop playback Sail LN ld e You can do the same operation by using the remote control AST HD e You can change playback direction by using Forward and Reverse on the remote control during playback Sear playback During playback each touch of Reverse search B Forward search E3 tab increases the play speed RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 gt x2 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16
49. at is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record To preserve battery power keep your HD camcorder turned off when you are not operating it Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the HD camcorder If you do not use the HD camcorder for an extended time period keep it with the battery completely depleted For power saving purposes the HD camcorder will automatically turn off after 5 minutes in standby mode Only if you set Auto Power Off from the menu to on 5 min When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Charge the battery pack at least once per 6 months to prevent complete discharge of the battery pack About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions Using the HD camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the HD camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it play back
50. b in the thumbnail index view or single image display mode e The menu will appear Touch Slide Show K The indicator is displayed The slide show will start from the current image All images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each To stop the slide show touch Return 53 tab Slide show is available also in the quick menu page 51 lt Slide show gt English _41 olayoack Zooming during playback You can magnify the playback image from about 1 1 to 8 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on LCD panel 1 Touch the image to want to magnify 2 i the magnification with W Wide angle T Telephoto The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of image e You can zoom in from X1 1 to X8 0 by sliding the Zoom lever e While the playback zoom is in use you cannot select any previous next image 3 Touch the up 8 down EB left right tab to get the part you want in the center of the screen 4 To cancel touch Return 53 tab Z e You cannot apply the playback zoom function to the images that are recorded on other devices e Playback zoom function is available only in the photo play mode gt RA o_o 42 _ English connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV CONNECTING TOA TV
51. battery may be discharged page 25 The camcorder does not turn on or does not operate by pressing any e Reset the system press the RESET button page 17 button Menu Symptom Explanation Solution e You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items e Menu and quick menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode e The following menu cannot be used during recording White Balance Menu items are grayed out Custom WB Quality Wind Cut Digital Zoom Storage selection and Settings menu Cannot use Because of the following settings Scene Mode AE Exposure Manual Shutter Manual Digital Zoom Anti Shake EIS Cont Shot English _109 soechications Model name SC HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C HMX1 ON HMX10CN HMX10ED System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Image device 1 4 5 CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Max Effective 1 61M 1 56M pixels Lens F1 8 10x Optical 2x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length 3 3 383mm Filter diameter 030 LCD screen Size dot number 2 7inch wide 230k LCD screen method Connectors Composite output TFT LCD 1Vp p
52. ctive natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Z e f you manually change the exposure value when Scene Mode AE function is selected manual changes are applied first e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Anti Shake EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image On screen Off Disables the function None Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high O magnification Z e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake to On e When Anti Shake On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen e Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake On is set Firmly hold the HD camcorder with both hands e tis recommended that you specify Anti Shake Off when using the HD camcorder on a desk or tripod not supplied e When you record images with high magnification and the Anti Shake is set to On in dark locations after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning the Anti Shake to Off e The Anti Shake function will work only in Movie 8 mode English _55 Using the menu items Digital Effect The digital effect enabl
53. d audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound e Do not expose the HD camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the HD camcorder case or cause a malfunction e Do not use the HD camcorder near corrosive gas If the HD camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide the external or internal terminals could corrode disabling normal operation or the battery connecting terminals could corrode so that power will not turn on e Do not wipe the HD camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate e Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing xii_ English contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER PREPARATION BEFORE RECORDING 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 11 12 13 if 18 22 22 23 24 26 2T 28 29 What s included with your HD camcorder Front amp left view Right amp top view Rear amp bottom view Using the remote control Installing the button type battery Using the cradle Holding the HD camcorder Charging the battery pack Basic HD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the display ILIM iCHECK button Using the LCD enhancer 8 Using the LCD screen Initial setting OSD l
54. ded on the storage media e An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered 1 Touch Movie tab or Photo 0 tab 2 Touch Menu 187 tab gt Delete 3 Touch the desired option tab on the screen Multi Select or All e Multi Select Deletes individual images To delete individual images touch images in order to select them for deletion The w indicator is displayed on the selected images Ww Delete y Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image 1 2 i hay being selected for deletion the w indicator appears on image or not the w indicator is removed from image Touch OK m tab e All Deletes all images To delete all images simply touch All 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes e After completion selected images will be deleted Accordingly the deleted Multi Select files also disappear in playlist page 77 Z e This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 79 e The protect indicator will blink if you try to delete a image that was previously protected page 79 You must release the protect function to delete the image e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete page 29 e You can also f
55. depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result It is recommended that you specify Digital Zoom Off page 62 before setting white balance Do not use a colored object when setting white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change During normal outdoor recording setting to auto may provide better results Exposure The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions On screen This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental Auto light conditions None Manual You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Adjust the brightness when the A subject is too bright or too dark Setting the exposure manually When manually setting the exposure the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions Touch decrease E3 or increase E3 tab to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen e Exposure value can be set between 0 and 29 0X0 Exposure Gi 2S 54_ English Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a refle
56. der and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD screen Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor e To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers If necessary wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Mold may form if the lens is left dirty lf the lens looks dimmer turn off the HD camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour English _93 maintenance amp additional information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Donot use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when otherwise accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic
57. ditions f the a movie or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the HD camcorder When the built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead e The time and date which movie or photo images are recorded are displayed in play mode File No File numbers are assigned to images in the order they were recorded On screen Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another Series one or after formatting or deleting all files None The file number is reset when a new folder is created Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting or deleting all files or inserting Reset a new memory card Use Reset when the folder and files cannot be created None anymore because the camcorder has reached its limit 66_ English LCD Control e Your HD camcorder is equipped with a 2 7 inch wide color Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly e Depending on the conditions under which you are using the HD camcorder indoors or outdoors for example you can adjust LCD brightness and contrast On screen Settings Contents display Bright Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen None Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen None e Touch decrease B or increase E8 tab to increase or decrease the value of a desired item Z e You can set values for LCD brightness and contrast between O and 35 e
58. drive jsp viden Car nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATi X1600 series or higher Z e DVD Suite is optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX SSE SSE2 3DNow and Intel Hyper Threading technology e The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements e lf you have a Unified Codec previously installed on your PC this may cause an error from CyberLink DVD Suite Please remove the existing Codec before proceeding with the installation of the suite e f you experience corrupted screen or abnormal color display you must update the existing video driver to the latest You can download the latest driver for your monitor from the applicable maker s customer service web page 86_ English INSTALLING THE CyberLink DVD Suite DVD Suite is software for easily editing MPEG AVI and other video files still images and i other contents for creating a movie CyherLink DVD Suite OK STOROROKS Before you begin Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC e Set up screen appears within several seconds If the setup screen does not appears doubleclick the CD ROM icon in the My Choose Setup Language ne Computer window EX Select the language for this installation from e Click Install Now the choices b
59. e 23 Photo Default value Page Scene Mode AE Auto 52 Resolution X 1440x1080 63 Cont Shot X Off 63 White Balance Auto 53 Exposure J Auto 54 Anti Shake EIS X Off 55 Digital Effect X Off 56 Focus Auto 56 Shutter X Auto 58 Tele Macro Off 59 Quality X HD Super Fine 60 Wind Cut X Off 60 Back Light Off 61 Fader X Off 61 Digital Zoom X Off 62 Playback menu items B Operating mode Movie 23 Photo Default value Page Play Option X Play All 64 Slide Show X 41 Delete 80 Protect 19 Copy 81 Move 82 Partial Delete X 12 Edit Divide thumbnail index view only X T3 Combine thumbnail index view only O X 75 Cont Capture X Off 64 Print Mark DPOF Memory card only X 83 File Info single display mode only 65 English _49 Using the menu items Setting menu items Operating mode Default value Page Date Time Set 66 Date Time Off 66 File No Series 66 LCD Control Bright 18 Contrast 18 67 Storage Info 67 Format 68 Beep Sound On 68 Shutter Sound On 68 Auto Power Off 5 min 69 LED Light Off 69 Rec Lamp On 69 Remote On 70 USB Connect Mass Storage 70 TV Type 16 9 70 Component Out Auto 71 Default Set 71 Language 71 Demo Off 71 Anynet HDMI CEC On 70 e Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type e
60. e 28 For example when the actual number of recordable images is 156 242 99 999 will be displayed on the screen 20_ English Photo record mode Photo record mode Self timer Warning indicators and messages SOUNE Image counter total number of recordable photo images o Storage media built in memory SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX1 OCN HMX10ED or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time LCD enhancer Cont shot Tele macro Back light TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected Component out when component cable is connected Menu tab Zoom position Date Time Record Play mode tab Manual exposure Manual focus White balance Resolution BS S B S G G S GS G S V e N e Scene mode AE EASY Q a J B80 8 Photo play mode Photo play mode Slide show Playback zoom DHUNE File name file number Image counter current image total number of recorded images 4 Storage media built in memory GC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time LCD enhancer Date Time TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected Component out when component cable is connected Previous image Next image tab Menu tab Return tab Erase protection
61. e The selected movie image will be paused Search the start point of deletion by touching playback related E3 ED C C3 ED or E tab Touch v tab at the start point e The start point of deletion will be marked with w Touch playback related 9 0 B G9 KI or E tab to search the end point of deletion Touch v tab at the end point e The end point of deletion will be marked with v Touch Cutting 9 tab e The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear Touch Yes e The selected part of the movie image will be deleted Z e t operates identically in the full image display Single image displayed on the screen e The protect indicator will blink if you try to delete a movie image that was previously protected You must first release the protect function to delete it page 79 A deleted part of the movie image can not be recovered If you want to edit from the first touch Return tab Partial deletion is not available when the recording is less than 3 seconds Partial deletion is not available within 3 seconds section of the movie image and also isn t available within 3 seconds section of the remaining time e When partial deletion is executed related movie images in the playlist are partially deleted 72_ English Wi Partial Delete x Ot N 1 1 E Combine es Ket
62. e displayed e The Reset All and Set All options may take a long time depending on the number of stored images English _83 orinting onoto Images DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER If your printer is compatible with PictBridge photo images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable directly to the printer DPOF setting can also be used page 83 NOTICE After selecting PictBridge in the menu connect the USB cable aA Set the USB Connect to PictBridge page 70 PictBridge Connect your HD camcorder to the printer using the provided USB cable Turn your printer power on e The thumbnail index view of the photo image will appear 4 eee a photo image to print then touch Print E tab To search for a photo image touch previous image B or next image EB tab e The selected photo image will be printed e After the connection the easy printing menu will display on the LCD screen To display the PictBridge menu touch the Menu 183 tab For more information about the PictBridge menu refer to page 85 HD Setinelanely Q N Setting the number of copies to print Touch decrease 3 or increase E3 tab to select the number of prints e f the image moves to the previous or next the number of copies is reset To cancel print setting Touch Return 53 tab on the screen To stop printing after printing starts The confirmation screen appears while p
63. e name It may not be playable 100VIDEO e The file naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System SDV_0001 MP4 SDV_0002 MP4 Image configuration file O K v ddini This is where data for photo files such as DPOF is stored T Movie image file H 264 The HD quality movie images have HDV_ MP4 format and the SD quality movie PETN images have SDV_ MP4 format The file number automatically increases when a CAM_0001 JPG new movie image file is created Up to 999 files are created in one folder A new folder is Pic ai created when more than 999 files are created DCIM For example If the size of one recording is over 2GB more than 22 minutes in HD Super Finemode file HDV_0001 MP4 is closed and the file HD010001 MP4 is created ae 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 SDV_0002 MP4 HDV_0001 MP4 HD010001 MP4 HD010002 MP4 HD010003 MP4 HDV_0002 MP4 Photo image file As in movie image files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created The maximum file number allowed is the same as in movie image files A new folder stores files from CAM_0001 JPG The folder name increases in the order of 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc Up to 999 files are created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 999 files are created English _91 connecting io a PC Image format Movie image e Movie images are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e The image size
64. ed without prior notice page 24 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your HD camcorder so that you may use them more easily On screen displa Contents Disables the function Activates Demonstration mode and shows various features Z e The Demo function will automatically come on after 5 minutes has passed in STBY mode when recording a movie e You can release the Demo function as follows Touching any point on LCD screen changing mode pressing the button Recording start stop Q MENU Display ID1 iCHECK EASY Q or LCD enhancer 2 e Demo function does not work when the Multi AV or component cable only when Component Out is set to 480p or 480i is connected to TV Also Demo stops and it returns to STBY mode once above cables are connected English _71 Settings editing movie images You can edit recorded movie images in varous ways To use Partial Delete Divide or Combine 10MB of extra space is needed on the storage media Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE 1 This function works only in Play mode page 17 A movie image can be partially deleted Touch Menu 18 tab gt Edit gt Partial Delete e f the item is not on the screen touch up amp 9 down B tab to scroll up or down to the next group of options Touch a desired movie image
65. elow Ast ere g 2 Select the desired language and click OK Lox Cancel Install CyberLink DYD Suite 5 0 3 CyberLink DVD suite install Shield Wizard screen appears e Click Next seme ae nh Wad The InstallShield R Wizard will install CyberLink DVD Suite on yor puter continue click Next 4 License Agreement screen appears aril 5o e Click Vas elie following license agreement carefully J Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement End User License Agreement EULA the software unl you have read and ees ofthe license rth sl AEE eeu EE BE END rane WARRANTY the end user and CyberLink Corp CyberLink By Do you accep all the tems of the preceding License Agreenag you choose No the E To E E agreement lt Back Yes No English _87 connecting to a PC 5 Customer Information screen appears Install CyberLink DVD Suite 5 0 e Click Next SSS SS ete COKex 6 Choose Destination Location screen appears on Cn Choose the destination location which you want to install s Click Next Install CyberLink DVD Suite 5 0 7 Setup status screen appears ERTER e The installation progresses in order as follows Power Starter gt Power DVD gt aeea lt Power Director gt Menus gt Power Producer gt Power Producer Template o nM e Wait for a moment un
66. ement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order English _ vii Important safety instructions 29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used 31 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 5 987 417 6 043 912 6 222 983 6 272 096 6 377 524 6 377 531 6 385 587 6 389 570 6 408 408 6 466 532 6 473 736 6 477 501 6 480 829 6 556 520 6 556 521 6 556 522 6 578 163 6 594 208 6 631 110 6 658 588 6 674 697 6 674 957 6 687 455 6 697 307 6 707 985 6 721 243 6 721 493 6 728 474 6 741 535 6 744 713 6 744 972 6 765 853 6 765 853 6 771 890 6 771 891 6 775 465 6 778 755 6 788 629 6 788 630 6 795 637 6 810 201 6 862 256 6 868 054 6 894 963 6 937 552 USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part
67. erted battery pack may be discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one If you use AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to wall outlet The power turns off automatically Is Auto Power Off set to 5 min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the HD camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 69 The battery pack is almost exhausted Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on Press the RESET button and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on page 17 The battery pack is quickly discharged The temperature is too low The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack English _101 troublesnooting Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right It can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification page 45 Unknown image appears on the LCD screen
68. ervice life Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long time period Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as these components may use current even when switched off Z e t is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e tis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use e Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 132 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 15 16 for details On charging the built in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the power switch is set to off The built in rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor or
69. es at the same time it USB jack Component Multi AV jack may cause conflict and may not work properly If this occurs remove all the connected cables and try the connection again English _11 oreparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the HD camcorder up to the base of your thumb Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start stop button PHOTO button and the Zoom lever Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb 1 Detach the belt 2 Adjust the length of the grip belt and attach it Angle Adjustment Rotate the swivel handle at the most convenient angle You can rotate it downward from 10 to 150 Z Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage 12_ English CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK e Use the IA BP85ST battery pack only e The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your HD camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery pack cover as shown in the figure 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly Clicks e Make sure that word mark SAMSUNG is facing down while the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery pack cover
70. es you to give a creative look to your recording Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 4 different digital effect options F On screen Off Disables the function None This mode changes the images to black and 1 Black amp White eae BW i This mode gives the images a reddish brown 2 Sepia pigment This mode reverses the colors creating a i NI 3 Negative negative image 4 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect GZ P This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Focus The HD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When the HD camcorder is turned on auto focus will always be set You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions On screen Settings Contents display In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you to Auto Too None concentrate on the creative side of your recording Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic e a Manual a ME focusing difficult or unreliable bed 56_ English Focusing manually during recording This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 2
71. fall Do not use the HD camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or impact e No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects e No water or oil Water or oil entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects e Heat on surface of product The surface of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in use but this does not indicate a fault English _xi precautions when using Be careful of ambient temperature Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140 F 60 C or under 32 F 0 C will result in abnormal recording playback Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This could cause a malfunction e Do not point directly at the sun If direct sunlight strikes the lens the HD camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur Do not leave the HD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause a malfunction e Do not use the HD camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or on radio broadcasts e Do not use the HD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism If the HD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances noise could enter video an
72. ff the HD camcorder After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the HD camcorder and PC 4 e We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction e f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the HD camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the HD camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the HD camcorder English _89 connecting to a PC VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the HD camcorder on Removable Disk I Set the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 70 epet It is set to Mass Storage by default when you purchase the HD E Pictwes Camco rder What do you want Windows to do e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN n HMX10ED only page 26 L eee a If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Connect the H
73. g recording on another video device S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Multi AV cable 46_ English Using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more usefully by setting menus related to recording playback and setting HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS e You can change the menu settings to customize your HD camcorder Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings e Using the touch panel you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu STBY EN gm J White Balance Sno Mode AS YE Auto E zd ze Depilehy 1 4 Bposure 412 Goudy 5 aE 5 H Fresen I Menu 1 tab Use it to enter the menu Up E down R tab Use it to change the previous or next page Return 53 tab Use it to move to the previous menu or exit from the menu Exit Ej tab Use it to exit from the menu Q MENU button Use it to enter the quick menu Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the Menu 187 tab Z e Menu and quick menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode e Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation mode For the accessible items see pages 49 51 YEN English _47 Using the menu items OO Yo Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed
74. gt x32 gt x2 e You can perform the same operation by using the remote control 8 6 e To resume normal playback touch the Playback E8 tab or press Playback OOF Pause button on the remote control a OKIP playback Nco 20 Touch Reverse skip B Forward skip E tab during playback When playing the selected movie if you touch Forward skip E tab it moves to the next movie If you touch Reverse skip B it moves to the beginning of the movie If you touch Reverse skip B within 3 seconds from the start of a movie it moves to the beginning of the previous movie a SAMSUNG e You can do the same operation by using the remote control 6 6 SOW playback Touching the Reverse slow EB Forward slow 3 tab while paused will play the movie forward or reverse at the 1 2x and 1 4x speed e You can play the movie at the 1 2x and 1 4x speed by using the Slow button and change playback direction by using Forward and Reverse button on the remote control e To resume normal playback touch Playback 8 tab or press the Playoack Pause button on the remote control Frame by frame playback e During pause press the Forward button on the remote control to begin the forward frame advance e To resume normal playback press the Playback Pause button Or touch Playback E8 tab on the screen 40_ English VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES This function works only in Play mode page 17 You can pla
75. hing BB or Gi tab English _57 Using the menu items Shutter The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed depending on the subject brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions On screen Auto The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value None Shutter speed can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or S 1 XXX Manual 1 10000 Setting the shutter speed manually You can set the shutter soeed manually A fast shutter soeed can freeze the Shutter x motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subjectto M give the impression of motion e Fast shutter speed allows a fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a F time vividly oS Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well with Sports mode in Scene Mode AE page 52 Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed conditions The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second Black bands that usually appear when ueg shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100 second Indoor sports such as basketball The 1 100 flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Moving cars trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 2000 1 40
76. ie record mode lt Photo record mode gt 34_ English CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK e This function works only in Play mode page 17 e f you press the PHOTO button during playback the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX1 O0C HMX1 OCN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 1 Touch Movie amp tab e To change the current thumbnail page touch up E or down Ep tab 2 Touch the movie image you want 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway down e The playback screen is paused 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down e The still image is recorded on the storage media Z e The still inages copied from the movie images to the storage media are saved HD format is saved in a 1280x720 SD format is saved ina 720x480 e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format So CR OOOO 1 O01 400 B0 EIN a Al N 100 0004 CI d gt X n i Pe veg EIN its ON English _35 recording USING THE EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect external microphone optional user provided to the external microphone jack of this HD camcorder for clearer audio recordings Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording 4 e This HD camcorder cannot use a plug in power ty
77. indicated with mark using your fingernail or a coin to open it The battery holder opens 2 Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive terminal facing down and press it firmly until you hear a locking sound 3 Place the battery holder back in the remote control match its mark with the O mark on the remote control and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it Precautions regarding the button type battery e There is a danger of explosion if button type battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short Circuit e Do not recharge disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Keep the button type battery out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately WARNING USING THE CRADLE The cradle is a connection plate which can be used to make the camcorder more stable when charging the battery or connecting to an external device TV PC etc Z e f you connect your HD camcorder to the provided cradle Cae using more than one type of cable to output image the order so of priority of the output signal is as follows USB cable gt Component Multi AV cable a ab eis z e Do not connect the connection cabl
78. is 1280x720 HD or 720x480 SD page 60 Photo image e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e The image size is 2048x1536 1440x1080 or 640x480 page 63 Z e When the 999th file is created in the 999th folder i e HDV_O999 MP4 is created in the 999VIDEO folder a new folder cannot be created anymore Set File No to Reset at this time e You may modify the name of a file folder stored in the storage media using a PC This HD camcorder may not recognize modified files TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE HD CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back 1 Execute the procedure in Viewing the contents of storage media page 90 e The folders in the storage media appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then doubleclick it 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and drop it into the destination folder e The folder is copied from the storage media memory card all models or built in memory SC HMX1 OA HMX1 OC HMX1 OCN HMX1 OED to the PC Z To playback the movie image copied to PC Use the provided software to play back the movie images inthe PC The movie E S 7am im images recorded on your HD camcorder may not be played back in other software Eje 92_ English maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE Your HD camcorder is a product of
79. it different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation orecautions Warning e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adapter should be used moortant information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER e This HD camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 part10 AVC format and at High HD VIDEO and Standard Resolu
80. liquid crystal display LCD with care The LCD is a very delicate display device Do not press its surface with force hit it or prick it with a sharp object lf you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur If unevenness does not disappear turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD screen when not using the camcorder agu crystal display The LCD screen of this product uses high precision technology Among the total number of pixels approx 230 000 pixels for LCD screen 0 01 or less pixels may be missing black dots or may remain lit as colored dots red blue green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or immediately after power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises This has no effect on the images in the storage media so there is no cause for concern e Hold the HD camcorder correctly Do not hold the HD camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it the LCD screen could detach and the HD camcorder may fall e Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact This HD camcorder is a precision machine Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it
81. lish _25 oefore recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only You can record movie and photo images on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback Using the built in memory Using a memory card not supplied This HD camcorder has an embedded memory that can be conveniently used to record or playback movie photo images If you use the built in memory to make a recording touch Menu 189 tab Y WW Memory gt Storage EN or tab gt Memory Oca This HD camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and MMCplus cards You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your HD camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Before inserting or ejecting the memory card turn the HD camcorder off If you use a memory card to make a record touch Menu 11 tab gt Storage EIN or tab gt Card Z e Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC e When you insert amemory card play thumbnail mode or menu display mode the storage media setup menu appears Touch Yes if you want to use a memory card or No if not e Do not remove the power battery pack or AC power adaptor during accessing storage media such as recording playback format delete etc The storage media a
82. lity cannot be converted to HD high definition HD high definition image quality SD standard definition image quality 60p Progressive 60i interlaced 1280 A 720 720 480 y Eai lt 720p 16 9 high definition camcorder gt lt 480i normal digital camcorder gt Image resolution about 5 times that of previous SD camcorders 480i li_ English FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 1 61 Mega pixel Gross CMOS sensor 1 4 5 CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video 1280 lines of resolution HD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution SD mode and still inage performance 3 0 mega pixels Unlike traditional CCD imagers CMOS sensors require less power providing better battery performance High capacity embedded flash memory SGC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only The HD camcorder has built in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images H 264 MPEG4 part10 AVC encoding The latest video compression technology H 264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time for the same size storage PONI interface Anynet supported If you have an HDTV with an HDMI jack you can enjoy a clearer and sharper image when compared to a standard definition TV e This HD camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV rem
83. mages will be copied Z e lf free space available on the storage Is insufficient copying may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 80 e Be sure to connect AC power adaptor when using copy function e In the quick menu all the thumbnail images are selected Touch the movie thumbnail images you don t want to copy The A indicator disappears from the image Also if there is not enough space in the destination storage to copy files are selected in the order from the first as long as the space allows Remained capacity of destination storage English _81 mage management MOVING IMAGES SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED ONLY This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can move images between built in memory and memory card e Images are moved to the destination storage The original images except read only files in the source storage are deleted It moves from the currently used D Moe storage to another For example if the built in memory is used it moves to a memory card Ei e Make sure that memory card has been inserted 242 E p A 1 Touch Movie tab or Photo 0 tab 2 Touch Menu 187 tab gt Move 3 Touch the desired option tab on the screen Multi Select or AIl e Multi Select Moves individual images Touch images you want to move The f amp indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the th
84. ming to DCF English _33 recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE e The EASY Q function is only available with the Movie and Photo modes page 17 e With the EASY Q function most of the HD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which frees you from making detailed adjustments 1 Press the EASY Q button e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto Scene Mode White Balance Exposure Anti Shake Focus Shutter e The EASY Q EASY Q and Anti shake Mp indicators appear on the screen at the same time 2 To record movie images press the Recording start stop button E SED To take photo images press the PHOTO button l On MRT To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button again e The EASY Q LEASY Q and Anti shake qj indicators disappear from the screen e Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode Z e Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following buttons and control are unavailable because the items are automatically set The Release the Easy Q messages may appear if unavailable operations are attempted MENU f tab Q MENU button etc See page 109 for the list of unavailable functions e Cancel EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images e Anti shake is available only in the mov
85. mory card format is executed by touching Format GC HMX10 HMX10N only Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off display Off Cancels the beep sound None On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed None Z The beep sound is off when recording movie Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off display Off Cancels the shutter sound None On When on the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button None 68_ English Auto Power Off You can set the HD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes On screen Off The HD camcorder does not turn off automatically None 5 min For power saving purposes the HD camcorder will automatically turn off if there is no operation for 5 minutes only in standby mode None Z e Auto Power Off function does not work when a USB cable is connected e When the Demo function is set to on the Demo function works with priority rather than Auto Power Off function If you want to turn off the HD camcorder automatically after 5 minutes release the Demo function page 71 LED Light The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places Settings Contents QT display Off Disable the function None On Record a clear image in dark locations without sacrificing color sq e The LED light can become extremely hot Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off o
86. ms that A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer Action e Check the USB cable e Try the connecting procedure again e Switch USB connect function to Mass Storage Fail USB Connecting A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC e Check the USB cable e Try the connecting procedure again e Switch USB connect function to PicBridge Ink Error There is a problem with the ink cartridge e Check the ink cartridge e Put a new ink cartridge in the printer Paper Error There is a problem with the paper e Check the paper in the printer If there is no paper insert the paper File Error There is a problem with the file e Your HD camcorder does not support this file format e Try another file recorded on your HD camcorder Printer Error Print Error There is a problem with the printer A problem occurred during printing e Turn the printer s power off and on e Contact the printer manufacturer s service center e Do not remove power source or eject memory card during printing When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a HD camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from CAUTION the previous place The Dew condenses on the external or internal lenses of the HD
87. n the movie thumbnail image being selected for creating a playlist the v indicator appears on image or not the v indicator is removed from image e You can not select the different quality HD SD movie image with the image being selected 4 Touch OK R tab e The message Add selected files to Playlist will appear 5 Touch Yes e When creation of a playlist is completed the thumbnail view of the playlist ED Arrange will appear e You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a movie image i page 39 Z e f free space available on the storage is insufficient creation of new playlist may not be possible Delete unnecessary movie images e Up to 64 movie images can be included in playlist e When playing back the playlist the counter refers to total counter of the playlist e You can add a movie image to the playlist in the same manner as above English _77 editing movie images Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to desired positions 1 2 3 Touch Playlist gt HD or SD arranging playlist according to movie quality gt Menu 1 tab gt Arrange Touch the movie image to be moved e The v indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected
88. ncluding protected files will be erased page 68 1 Touch Movie tab or Photo 0 tab 2 Touch Menu 187 tab gt Protect 3 Touch the desired option tab on the screen Multi Select All On or All Off r Protect Copy e Multi Select Protects individual images Protect To protect individual images touch images in order to select them for Multi Select x protection The indicator is displayed on the selected movie images All On Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for protection the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK m tab e All On Protects all images To protect all images simply touch All On e All Off Releases the protected images all at once 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes e After completing the selected images will be protected L e This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen e Protected images will show the indicator when they are displayed e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection page 29 All Of English _79 mage management DELETING IMAGES This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can erase the images recor
89. nd a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 13 14 15 16 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases Shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Ne
90. nd its data may be damaged e Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder The memory card and its data may be damaged 26_ English INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover 2 Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the terminal portion is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the memory card cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover 2 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot and slide and close the memory card Cover The HD camcorder supports SDHC and MMCplus memory cards for data storage The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production system e SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC multi level cell system only lower write soeed supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card You may even lose your movie data during the recording In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded movie the HD camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and displays a warning Low Speed Card Please record a Lower quality If you are una
91. ng on the remaining battery level e To check the remaining battery charge press and hold the Display II iCHECK button page 22 Ejecting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery pack cover 2 Slide the BATT RELEASE switch and pull out the battery pack e Gently slide the BATT RELEASE switch in the direction as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery pack cover Z e Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer e lfthe HD camcorder will not be in use for a while remove the battery pack from the HD camcorder About battery packs e The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re insert it to the HD camcorder e Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater e Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack e Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire English _15 oreparation Maintaining the battery pack The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions We recommend only using the original battery pack th
92. ng time approx 80 min Recording format Continuous recording time Playback time HD approx 80 min approx 100 min SD approx 85 min approx 110 min e Measured times shown above are based on model SC HMX10A Times for SC HMX10 HMX10C HMX10N HMX10CN HMX10ED are almost the same e The time is only for reference Figures showed above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ from your actual use e The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions 14 _ English Continuous recording without zoom The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the Record start stop and Zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 8 of the time in the table and enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold environment L e The charging time will vary dependi
93. nts of storage media Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC English _03 contents MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 04_ English 93 96 97 110 111 Maintenance Additional information Using your HD camcorder abroad Troubleshooting Introduction to pasic features This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder See the reference pages below for more information Preparation e Charging the battery pack page 13 e Setting the date time and OSD language pages 24 25 e Setting the storage media built in memory or memory card page 26 SC HMX1 OA HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only Recording e Recording movie or photo images pages 31 33 Playing back e Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 39 41 e Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your PC or TV pages 43 89 English _05 getting to know your HD camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center amp The exact appearance of each item may vary by model Component cable USB cable Battery pack AC power adaptor HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C IA BP85ST AA E9 type HMX10N HMX10CN HMX10N HMX10CN HMX10N
94. ormat the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased page 68 e Inthe quick menu you can delete all files only you can not delete a file individually 80_ English Delete COPYING IMAGES SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX1 0CN HMX10ED ONLY e This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can copy images between the built in memory and a memory card e Images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original images in the source storage It copies from the currently used storage to another For example if the built in memory is used it copies to a memory card e Make sure that the memory card has been inserted 1 Touch Movie amp i tab or Photo 0 tab 2 Touch Menu 1 amp 1 tab gt Copy 3 Touch the desired option tab on the screen Multi Select or All e Multi Select Copy individual images Touch images you want to copy The A indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for copying the A indicator appears on image or not the A indicator is removed from image Touch OK tab e All Copy all images To copy all images simply touch All 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes e After completion selected i
95. ote control Refer to the corresponding TV s user manual for more details 2 7 wide 16 9 touch panel LCD screen 230K pixels The 2 7 wide 16 9 LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16 9 mode and composing shots even easier Touch panel adopted You can play recorded images and set functions by simply tapping on the LCD screen Swivel handle for free style shooting You can adjust the swivel handle s angle up to 150 to suit the recording situation English _iii safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your HD CAUTION camcorder follow these basic safety precautions Z Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder 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 Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK
96. ower adaptor Low Battery Delete Copy and Move functions l Connect AC adaptor and are inoperable due to the exhausted 7 Bs mag Wile charged battery or connect the AC try again battery H oie e Check the battery s authenticity and change to new Check the authenticity of i The battery pack can not pass one this battery authenticity check e t is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Memory full There is not enough space to record on built in memory e Delete unnecessary files on the built in memory e Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files e Use a memory card amp G There is no memory card inserted in e Insert a memory card Insert card the memory card slot e Use the built in memory e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card e Back up files to PC or another storage media and Gard Full lc There is not enough space to record delete files on memory card e SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only e Use the bulit in memory e Change memory card to another one has enough free space English _97 troublesnooting Message Icon Informs that Action Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock e Release write protection tab Card Error The memory card has some problem and can not be recognized
97. pacity 128MB 32GB Compatible recording media The following recording media have been guaranteed to work with this HD camcorder Others are not guaranteed to work So buy such products with caution SDHC or SD memory cards By Panasonic SanDisk and TOSHIBA MMCplus By Transcend If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded For movie recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds at least 2MB s SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory card SDHC memory card complies with the new SD specification Ver 2 00 This latest specification was established by the SD Card Association to realize data capacity over 2GB The SDHC memory card supports a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the SDHC memory card lt MMCplus gt To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down SDHC memory cards can not be used with current SD enabled host devices Terminals MMCplus Multi Media Card plus 4 Protection MMCplus cards have no protection tab Use the protect function in the menu PORE emo yates tab page 79 lt Usable memory cards gt English _29 before recording Common cautions for memor
98. pe microphone power supplied from camcorder e Only a 3 5 microphone plug can be connected to the HD camcorder e The Wind Cut function is not available when using an external microphone ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and digital zoom with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on the LCD panel To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto Or press the T zoom button on the LCD panel To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle Or press the W zoom button on the LCD panel e The further you slide the Zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom You can achieve up to 20x magnification by using digital zooming Set Digital Zoom to On page 62 Z e Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus page 56 e During digital zoom the image quality may suffer e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 3 cm 1 2 to the subject when the Zoom lever is set all the way to W e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the HD camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set Tele Macro to On page 59 36_ English
99. permission beforehand ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL This User Manual covers models SC HMX10 SC HMX10A SC HMX10C SC HMX10N SC HMX10CN and SC HMX10ED The SC HMX10A SC HMX10C HMX10CN and SC HMX10ED have a 4GB 8GB and 16GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SC HMX10 HMX10N does not have built in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively Although some features of SC HMX10 SC HMX10A SC HMX10C SC HMX10N SC HMX10CN and SC HMX10ED are different they operate in the same way Illustrations of model SC HMX10A are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKS 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 Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States and other countries Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer Inc All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies Furthermore TM and R are not mentioned in each case in this manual _ English precautions wnen using IMPORTANT NOTE e Handle the
100. products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us Wz RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Dipheny Ethers PBDEs in our products Code No AD68 01308A 00
101. rage media to a photo lab for printing Touch Photo tab Touch Menu 87 tab gt Storage J tab gt Card Touch Menu 87 tab gt Print Mark DPOF Touch the desired option tab on the screen Select Set All or Reset All e Select Print marks individual images Touch images to select them for printing The LY indicator is displayed on the selected images khOND Print Mark DPOF Touching the photo thumbnail image toggles between the photo thumbnail ky Select image being selected for printing the LY indicator appears on image or not the R indicator is removed from image D SA g Touch OK f tab e Set All Print marks all images Ly Reset All Simply touch Set All e Reset All Removes the print mark Touch Reset All 5 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes You can set the number of prints in the single display view only Print Mark DPOF Al Mill ws Select the photo image to print in the single display mode and touch Menu 187 tab gt Print Mark DPOF gt decrease E or increase E3 tab select the number of printing Up to 99 copies can be set to print of each image Z e This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image i 4 displayed on the screen e Print marked photo images will show the Ly indicator when they ar
102. rectly 104_ English The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your HD camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 56 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 57 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus Recording is being made in a dark location Use a light to brighten the area The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in color This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel Scene Mode AE to avoid or minimize this phenomenon page 52 Image s color balance is not natural White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 53 The subject passing by the frame very quickly appears Playback on your HD camcorder Symptom Using the playback Play Pause function would not start playing This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out video signals the subject passing by the frame rapidly may appear to bend depending on the recording condition Explanation Solution Image files recorded using ano
103. rinting Touch Cancel on the screen 84_ English PictBridge menu Setting the date time imprint option Touch Menu 187 tab gt Date Time gt Off Date Time or Date amp Time gt Return 5 tab ff Date Time To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF setting page 83 4 e fthe printer is not recognized or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select PictBridge in the menu again and then reconnect the cable e lf the USB Connect menu is set to Mass Storage you cannot connect a PictBridge compatible printer to the camcorder and a Fail Peanuts USB Connecting message will appear You must touch the Switch Mode tab gt PictBridge tab on the screen and the Connecting as Printer Mode message will appear e In some instances the HD camcorder may not connect to the printer If connection fails disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer and Time back on Then connect the USB cable and set the HD camcorder to PictBridge Dette amp Time e The date time imprint option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support this option e PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera amp Imaging Product
104. s Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony e Use the USB cable provided with the HD camcorder e Use the AC power adaptor for your HD camcorder during PictBridge direct printing Turning your HD camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media e Movie images are not available for printing e You can set various printing options depending on the printer Please refer to the user manual of the printer for details e Do not remove USB cable or memory card during printing e You may not print photo images recorded on other devices English _85 connecting to a PC This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions When connecting a USB cable to a PC refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CyberLink DVD Suite The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Suite OS Windows Vista or XP Windows XP Service Pack 2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 2 GHz AMD Athlon 64FX 2 6GHz recommended RAM 512 MB 1 GB and above recommended USB USB2 0 Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher Miscellaneous internet Explorer 5 5 or later DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD RAM CD R RW Supported media For the compatible DVD CD burners refer to CyberLink web site http www cyberlink com english products powerproducer 4 comp_dvd_
105. s connected to a TV e TV type is set to on automatically when an HDMI cable is connected so this function is deactivated Anynet HDMI CEC Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV s remote control You can use the Anynet function by connecting the HD camcorder to an Anynet supported TV with an HDMI cable and by setting Anynet HDMI CEC to On For more details refer to your Samsung TV s user manual 70_ English Component Out You can set the component video output to match the TV you have connected On screen Settings Contents rents The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded file Use this setting Auto only when connecting to an HDTV When Auto is selected an indicator does not None appear on the screen The recorded file is output in the 480P format Select it when connecting to an ET SD 480P SD quality TV that supports progressive scan The recorded file is output in the 720x480i format Select when connecting to an SD tou SD quality TV that does not support progressive scan Default Set You can restore menu settings to default initial settings at the factory pages 49 51 4 Initializing the HD camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages Z Language options may be chang
106. signated point by approximately 0 5 seconds When the movie image is divided the first image of the divided images is stored in the playlist again COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES e This function works only in Play mode page 17 e You can combine two different movie images 1 Touch Menu f8 tab gt Edit gt Combine e lf the movie image thumbnail you want to edit is not on the screen touch up E or down B tab to scroll to the next group of options 2 Touch movie images to be combined e The v indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for combining the v indicator appears on image or not the v indicator is removed from image 3 Touch OK tab The message Combine selected two files will appear 4 Touch Yes e The thumbnail of the first movie image will appear in the combined movie image iY e tis not possible to combine two files that have different recording format HD SD l HZ Combine e You can not combine the protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it page 79 e The two movie images are combined in the selected order and restored as a movie image e The original movie images will not be preserved e Photo images cannot be combined e You can also access it by using the Q MENU button Press Q ME
107. static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction 30_ English recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES e You can record movie images in Movie mode only page 17 e This HD camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button that works best for you 1 Turn the HD camcorder on e Connect a power source to the HD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor pages 13 16 e Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the HD camcorder on e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX1 O0C HMX1 OCN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen e Set the Lens open close switch to open O page 8 3 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again 4 When recording is finished turn the HD camcorder off English _31 recording Movie images are compressed in H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power con
108. sumption For on screen information display see page 18 For approximate recording time see page 28 You can record movie images using the remote control Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the HD camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before recording an important movie make sure to test the recording function by checking if there is any problem with the audio and video recording For various functions available during recording see RECORDING MENU ITEMS on pages 52 64 Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media If the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled After data recovery the system will be switched to the STBY mode When the recording time is short the data may fail to be recovered Settings and Storage menu are not available during recording 32_ English TAKING PHOTO IMAGES e You can take photo images in Photo mode only page 17 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Photo page 17 e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX1 O0C HMX1 OCN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card
109. superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years e For safekeeping of the HD camcorder turn off the HD camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor pages 13 16 Remove the memory card page 27 Cautions when storing e Do not leave the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in hot weather If you leave the HD camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the HD camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the HD camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the HD camcorder could cause a malfunction If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the HD camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the HD camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the HD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the HD camcorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the HD camcorder Before cleaning turn off the HD camcor
110. tarting from the selected one to the last and Play All ae All returns to the thumbnail index view Play One Plays the selected movie image only and returns to the thumbnail index view A Repeat All Plays all the movie images repeatedly until touching Return 53 tab CJ Repeat One Plays repeatedly the selected movie image only until touching Return 559 tab wm Cont Capture You can consecutively capture still images while playing a movie image by pressing the PHOTO button On screen Off Captures only one still image None 60 Copies 1 sec o of 60 still images per second are captured while the PHOTO button 5 Copies 1 sec 5 still images per second are captured while the PHOTO button is pressed 2 Copies 1 sec 2 still images per second are captured while the PHOTO button is pressed 64_ English Z e The images are captured continuously while the PHOTO button is pressed The number of the captured images varies depending on how long the PHOTO button is pressed The interval that the images are captured continuously varies according to the continuous capture option e When an error Such as memory full occurs during continuous capturing capturing is ended and an error message is displayed e The captured images during playback are stored in the storage media in use e 1 second mentioned on the previous page is not the required time to capture the photo but the amount of 1 second 60 frames that is divided
111. ter than 10X the default setting during recording Note that the image quality decrease when you use the digital Zoom On screen display Up to 10X zoom is performed optically None Up to 10X zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2X zoom is performed digitally Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally up to 20x when combined None with optical Zoom The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Digital Zoom function is not available when Anti Shake EIS is On But when setting Anti Shake EIS to On with Digital Zoom on Digital Zoom is released automatically e Digital Zoom is released automatically when Component or HDMI cable is connected 62_ English K Resolution You can select the resolution of photo images to record display 2048x1536 Select to record at high resolution 2048 1440x1080 Select to record at medium resolution 1440 640x480 Select to record at low resolution 640 2 See page 28 for information on the camcorder s image storage capacity For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment Photo images that are recorded on your HD camcorder may not playback properly on other digit
112. ther device may not be played on your HD camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 29 English _105 troubleshooting Explanation Solution Symptom Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size Photo images recorded on other device may not appear in the actual size This is not an error Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device 106_ English Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure Explanation Solution Connect the audio of the component or Multi AV cable to your camcorder or connected device TV HD recorder etc Red color right White color left The connection cable Multi AV cable component cable etc is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 43 44 When you are using the S Video cable make sure to connect red and white plugs of your Multi AV cable separately since S Video cable does not support audio pages 44 46 When you are using the component cable make sure the red and white plugs of your component cable are connected pages 43 44 Symptom The image appears distorted on a TV Explanation Solution e This happens when TV type of the HD camcorder is different from the TV Set the TV type to match the aspect ratio of yo
113. therwise serious injury may result Do not place the HD camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the LED light since it remains extremely hot for some time e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Z e The range of the LED light is limited Up to 6 6ft 2m e The LED light function will work only in Movie mode Rec Lamp You can turn the recording indicator on the front of the camcorder on or off during movie or photo recording On screen Off Recording indicator is off None On Recording indicator is on during recording None e WARNING English _69 Using the menu items Remote This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the HD camcorder On screen Disable the function Nan The 9 indicator appears when you use the remote control On You can control the HD camcorder with the remote control None USB Connect Using the USB cable you can connect your HD camcorder to a PC to copy your movie images and photo images from the storage media or to a printer to print your photo images On screen Mass Storage Connect to a PC None PictBridge Connect to a PicBridge printer None TV Type You can select the aspect ratio during playback on TV On screen 16 9 Select 16 9 to use the wide screen TV mode 4 3 Select to use the standard 4 3 display aspect ratio T Z e This function is available when the HD camcorder i
114. til the installation is finished and Setup Complete screen appears Evbariink DVD Buin E0 CyberLink DVD Sute Setup is performing the requested operations Inst A Instaling PowerStatter please wat 8 Setup Complete appears e Click Finish e The icon of CyberLink DVD Suite is created on the desktop Setup Complete start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished i al hn the options 4 e f you perform installation of software that is already installed uninstallation will e This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details on software refer to the Online help Read me on the CyberLink DVD Suite CD e Frame drop may occur in preview screen while you are using Power Producer However this does not affect any burned image on DVD title fF Regectee Novi 88_ English CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC connect your HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable 1 Set the USB Connect to Mass Storage page 70 2 Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable Z e Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting a USB cable into from a USB jack e Insert a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct e Use the provided USB cable HD camcorder Disconnecting the USB cable First disconnect the USB cable and turn o
115. tion SD VIDEO e Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the HD 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 this HD camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents English _ix mpoortant information on use Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyright Please note that this HD camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this HD camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain
116. to Auto in the EASY Q mode 52_ English White Balance This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of subject Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions display Auto This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically None Daylight This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience especially for o close up and when the subject is of one dominant color Cloudy This option is used when you make a recording in cloudy weather CY Fluorescent This option is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten This option is used when the surroundings are less than 3200K of tungsten lights te Custom WB Setting white balance manually 1 Touch Custom WB e The amp Set White Balance indicator is displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen e Use an object that is not transparent e lf the object that fills the screen is not focused correct the focus using Focus Manual page 56 3 Touch OK oK tab e The white balance setting will be applied and indicator is displayed CSiGe English _53 Using the menu items 4 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ
117. to images are displayed in thumbnail index view SL RSE OOOO E UN Wt 4 SiGe g 4 Ad Au te i MODE lt Movie record mode gt I T lt Movie play mode gt lt Photo play mode gt 38_ English PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES This function works only in Play Mode page 17 You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views You can also use the playback related buttons on the remote control page 40 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play amp e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX1 O0C HMX1 OCN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to play from a memory card insert the memory card 2 Touch Movie tab e The thumbnail index view appears e To change the current thumbnail page touch up E or down B tab 3 Touch a desired movie image e The selected movie image is played according to Play Option setting page 64 e Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen reverse to select the next image e To stop playback and return to thumbnail index view touch Return 53 tab Z e The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds after the image plays back They reappear when you touch any point on the gt 00 00 20 00 30 00 IN am screen N 100 0001 e Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some FA time for the playback images to appe
118. uch Menu 187 tab Touch Settings tab Touch up down tab until Language is displayed Touch Language then touch the desired OSD language English gt tzo gt Fran ais gt Deutsch gt Italiano gt Espa ol gt Portugu s gt Nederlands gt Svenska gt Suomi gt Norsk gt Dansk gt Polski gt Magyar gt Ykpa ncbka gt Pycckn gt AX T rk e gt goala agua yg J 5 To exit touch Exit tab or Return 9 tab repeatedly until menu disappears e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language hOND File No faz fac Dettaftine Ii EI LCD Control 4 e Even if the battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved e Language options may be changed without prior notice Abdu clave VEE ms om 6 6 A Anynet HDMI CEC 24_ English Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this HD camcorder for the first time way GN Ce Touch Menu 187 tab SD Touch Settings amp tab Touch up down B tab until Date Time Set is displayed Touch Date Time Set Touch up 9 down 3 tab to set current month then touch day field Set values for day year hour minute and AM PM as in setting the month Touch OK f
119. umbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for moving the A indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK tab e All Moves all images To mode all images simply touch All 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes e After completion selected images will be moved Z e Protected images can not be moved You must release the protect function to move the image page 79 e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot move images to it e lf free space available on the storage is insufficient moving images may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 80 e Be sure to connect AC power adaptor when using the move function Remained capacity of destination storage 82_ English orinting photo Images You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer DPOF PRINT SETTING Print Mark DPOF can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card e This function works only in Play mode page 17 e This HD camcorder is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this HD camcorder Wy Print Mark DPOF _ This feature is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or when bringing sto
120. ur TV page 70 You cannot view the image or hear the sound from a TV connected using the HDMI cable e Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected Connecting Dubbing with other devices Recorder PC Printer etc Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable Explanation Solution e You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable You cannot dub correctly using the Multi AV cable e The Multi AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Multi AV cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 46 Printouts cannot be made using a PictBridge printer e Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other device This is not an error English _107 troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom The computer does not recognize your HD camcorder Explanation Solution You can not use the HD camcorder with a Macintosh Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect it again correctly Cannot play a movie file properly on aPC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your HD camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder pages 87 88 Please install by using the software CD that came with this camcorder We do not guarantee compatibility for different C
121. ver place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar Surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to English _v Important safety instructions 17 18 19 20 vi_ POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
122. voidably using a low speed memory card lower the recording quality by one level HD Fine HD Normal You have five quality options to record a movie with the HD camcorder HD Super Fine HD Fine HD Normal SD Standard and SD Economy However the higher the quality the more memory that will be used Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory English _27 before recording RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Movie quality HD Super Fine Storage media Capacity 1GB Approx 11min 2GB Approx 22min 4GB Approx 44min 8GB Approx 88min 16GB Approx 176min HD Fine Approx 14min Approx 29min Approx 59min Approx 118min Approx 236min HD Normal Approx 22min Approx 44min Approx 88min Approx 177min Approx 354min SD Standard Approx 33min Approx 67min Approx 133min Approx 266min Approx 532min SD Economy Approx 67min Recordable number of photo images Photo resolution 2048x1536 1440x1080 Approx 133min Approx 267min Approx 533min Storage media Capacity Approx 1066min 1GB Approx 953 Approx 1929 2GB Approx 1906 Approx 3859 4GB Approx 3813 Approx 7719 8GB Approx 7627 Approx 15439 16GB Approx 15254 Approx 30878 640x480
123. w illumination some stripes may occur on the LCD screen It is not a malfunction 22 _ English USING THE LCD SCREEN Adjusting the LCD screen 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play AN Do not lift the HD camcorder by holding the LCD screen WARNING 4 e Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the HD camcorder e See page 67 to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD screen Using the touch panel You can play recorded images and set the functions by using the touch panel Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it Then touch the items displayed on the screen Z e Be careful not to press the buttons nearby the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel e The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD panel depend on the recording playback status of your HD camcorder at the time e To avoid malfunction of the touch screen please remove and discard the protection film from the screen before using English _23 oreoparation INITIAL SETTING OSD LANGUAGE amp DATE AND TIME To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language z To store the date and time during recording set the date time au UN Oth Ci Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages To
124. waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents e Refer to pages 26 30 for details LCD screen e To prevent damage to the LCD screen Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up lf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot 94_ English Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards Do not burn Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire e To prevent damage and prolong s
125. ximum available recording time displayed is 999 minutes even though the actual available recording time exceeds 999 minutes However the actual available recording time is not affected by the count displayed page 28 For example when the actual available recording time is 1 066 minutes 999 will be displayed on the screen 18 _ English Movie record mode Movie record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Time counter movie recording time Self timer Warning indicators and messages Remaining recordable time lo 4 e J NH Storage media built in memory SC HMX10A HMX100C HMX10CN HMX10ED only or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time Movie image quality J Co l NI LCD enhancer oO Anti Shake EIS JI LED light N Tele macro vs J Wind cut x p gt Back light a J Component out when component cable is connected y TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected S JI Menu tab co Zoom Digital Zoom position J Date Time 2 Record Play mode tab Shutter speed Manual exposure Manual focus White balance Fader Scene mode AE EASY Q S Sy GS IHS Digital effect YM 2 4 All gt 0000207001000 EIN
126. y back and view photo images recorded on the storage media Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play 0 e Set the appropriate storage media GC HMX10A HMX1 OC HMX1 OCN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to playback images on a memory card insert the memory card Touch Photo N tab z IO TO im e e 5 To 2 The thumbnail index view appears To change the current thumbnail page touch up E or down R tab uch a desired photo image uch previous image next image E tab search for the desired photo age To view the previous image touch previous image B tab To view the next image touch next image E tab Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen reverse to select the next image Place and hold your finger on the previous image B next image ED tab to search for an image quickly Actually the image number is changed during search with images not changed return to the thumbnail index view touch Return 53 tab e The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds after play starts They reappear when you touch any point on the screen Loading time may vary depending on the image size Photo JPEG files created in the other devices cannot be played back in this HD camcorder To view a slide show Set the slide show function for continuous display 1 2 Touch Menu 167 ta
127. y cards e Damaged data may not be recovered It is recommended you back up important recordings separately on your PC s hard disk e After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file Handling a memory card e t is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss e tis not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder e Memory cards need to be formatted on this camcorder before use If you cannot use a memory card that has been previously used with another device format it on your HD camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or cause a strong impact to your memory card Do not use or store in a place that has high temperature and humidity or a dusty environment Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required e Do not put any additional labels on the memory card e Be careful to keep memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it Note on use e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and

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