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1. User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www samsung com register For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds Memory Card A Class 6 SDHC card or above HMX T10WN HMX T10BN HMX T100N fore readina th manua SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Safety Icon Meaning rN There is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING A There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety precautions CAUTION 4 Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you lt operate the camcorder PRECHECK Settings required before using a function These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Warning When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery you can cause an explosion Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type If you plug the AC adapter into a 240
2. Deleting files after Quick View If you touch the delete m_ tab E gt wom OM during Quick View the file you are ena viewing is deleted Quik View Z e The Quick View function is not available under the following conditions Ifthe mode has been changed after the recording lf the USB cable is connected to the camcorder lf the camcorder has been restarted after the recording After playing Quick View e For photos recorded with Cont Shot only the last file in the sequence is displayed Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Guideline acu 2 Touch the desired guideline according to the subject e The selected guideline appears on the screen 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return b24 tab Off Disables the function Placing the subject at the center cross point puts the subject in the middle of the frame Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures they will be recorded For recording multiple subjects Putting subjects at or near the grid cross points creates a balanced composition
3. ial S a gt By Zoom speed When using the zoom function you can decrease zoom speed by slowly moving the Zoom W T lever Moving it faster increases the zoom speed However you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the Zoom W T button on the LCD panel K e Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity e Use the digital Zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range page 63 e Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast Zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far away If this occurs use the manual focus function page 57 e The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 4 inches for wide angle and about 50cm about 19 7 inches for telephoto If you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle use the Tele Macro function page 61 e When using the zoom function and holding the camcorder with your hand use Anti shake OlS for stable recording page 58 e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power e The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism 39 Col K CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE e You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play j tab on the LCD screen e The most recently cre
4. White Balance 12 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return b24 tab Auto Controls the white balance automatically in response to lighting conditions Daylight 3 For recording outdoors in clear natural light Cloudy cS For recording in the shade or cloudy weather Fluorescent a8 For recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights Custom WB amp Lets you adjust the white balance manually to match the light source or situation Let Understanding White Balance The White Balance WB process removes unrealistic color casts so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other colors look natural Proper white balance has to take into account the color temperature of a light source which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light To set the white balance manually 1 Touch the Menu menu tab White Balance gt Custom WB e The amp Set White Balance indicator appears 3 Wio TET PER 2 Fill the screen with a white subject and then touch the fok tab TE ae e The camcorder stores the white balance setting m 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return k4 tab e The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record K e When setting the white balance manually the subject must be white oth
5. The inserted battery may be discharged Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one If you use the AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to a wall outlet The power turns off automatically ls Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 80 The battery is almost exhausted Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The battery discharges quickly Display Symptom The temperature is too low The battery is not fully charged Charge the battery again e The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right This 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 90 Unknown image appears on the LCD screen The camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo images change Demo to Off page 85 Unknown indicator appears on the screen
6. Yes gt Yes 56 FOME e The format is executed and the formatting message appears a VAN e Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC power adapter to power the camcorder when formatting The memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting and the formatting process stops before the card is completely formatted e f the storage media becomes corrupted format it again K e Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e You can not format a memory card with the protection tab set to lock page 29 e f there is no storage media inserted you can not select the Format function and its name will be dimmed on the menu e Formatting completely deletes all files and options on a memory card including protected files By deleting all files and options formatting typically corrects problems enabling stable read write speeds and operation File No File names numbers are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select 1 Touch the Menu meng gt Setting tab gt File No 2 Touch the desired submenu item AN Sates 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return he4 tab e Series Assigns file numbers in a continuous Sequence even after you replace or f
7. contents Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI Connecting to a regular TV Viewing on a TV screen Dubbing to a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Direct printing with a PictBridge printer What you can do with a windows computer Using the Intelli studio program Using as a removable storage device Warning indicators and messages Symptoms and solutions Maintenance Using your camcorder abroad Specifications Quick start Quide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in H 264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP 1 Get ready 1 Insert the battery to the camcorder page 17 e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up and the battery is placed as shown in the figure 2 Charge the battery fully page 18 e The battery is fully charged when the CHG charging indicator light turns green 3 Insert a memory card page 28 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder STEP 2 Record with your camcorder Zoom W T lever Zoom ay a i puton ee PT 7 eee Recording start stop button Recording start OLA 3y M stop Bulan MODE button LCD screen Mode indicator Your camcorder turns on when you
8. page 28 e Select the Play J tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu meny gt Setting tab gt USB Connect gt UBC PictBridge 1A 2 Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer uf bictBridge 3 Turn your printer on e The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen 4 Touch the photos you want to print and then touch the Print k tab e The corresponding message appears 5 Touch Yes To set the number of prints Touch the decrease increase tab to set the number of copies to print e The number of copies is set U To cancel the print setting Touch the Return 2 tab on the LCD screen To stop printing after printing starts Touch Cancel on the screen ra e f the camcorder fails to recognize the printer remove the USB cable and then turn off the printer Set USB Connect to PictBridge and then connect the USB cable again j Printer e OG SUPIR e R A Compatible with PictBridge To set the date time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode touch the Menu menu tab A e The print options appear on the screen 100 0014 2 Touch Date Time 3 Touch the desired submenu item 4 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e The printer prints the selected date and
9. page 76 1 Touch the Menu meny gt Setting tab gt Date Time Display 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return k4 tab e The date time is displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option e Off Current date time information is not displayed e Date Displays the current date e Time Displays the current time e Date amp Time Displays the current date and time K e The date time will read JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM in the following case When the internal rechargeable battery is depleted e This function depends on the Date Type and Time Type setting page 76 LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt LCD Brightness 2 Touch the decrease lt 4 or increase h gt tab to adjust the setting values as you want e You can set value for LCD brightness between O and 35 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return b4 tab K e f the surroundings are too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image you are recording e A brighter LCD screen consumes more power 77 system setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle
10. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 102 106 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD we 108 troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording e Press the MODE button to set the record mode page 24 e There is not enough free space to record on the storage media e 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 The recording stops automatically e The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used e When you record an object that moves quickly the actual recording time may be shortened e 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 unnecessary files e f you make recordings or delete files frequently the performance of the storage media deteriorates If this occurs format the storage media again e lf you use a memory card with a low write speed the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and displays a message on the LCD screen When recording a sub
11. Language options may be changed without a prior notice e The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected 27 tinar to stat recordin INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Terminal portion To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover by sliding 1 Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN CLOSE switch toward OPEN the OPEN CLOSE switch toward OPEN 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it until it softly clicks e Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the term inal portion of the card is facing up 3 Close the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN CLOSE switch toward CLOSE 3 Close the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN CLOSE switch toward CLOSE VAN e To avoid data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button for one second before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out IZ Your camcorder supports only SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards Card compatibility may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Compatible
12. to Off e For details on the Anynet HDMI CEC function refer to the user manual of Samsung s Anynet supported TV nAnecting to a V CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition HD quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high definition video transfer PRECHECK e Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV e Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV e Select HDMI TV Out page 83 HDTV Camcorder Signal flow my Mini HDMI Cable HDMI IN Using a mini HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camcorder e f you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a Mini HDMI cable 3 Set the TV s input or source selector to the HDMI input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV s input or source 4 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and then start to play back videos or photos pages 41 43 87 88 connecting to a V Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data What is Anynet function The Anynet function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet funct
13. Cannot take a photo A A OG Remember to back up important y files before formatting Playback Message Icon Informs that Action A problem has occurred while the o EUAN alee Read Error camcorder was reading data from 9 g up the storage media important files to a PC or another storage device Corrupted file This file can not be read Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device Editing videos Message Icon Informs that Action Cannot select different resolution The files you want to combine have different resolutions e You can not combine files that have different resolutions Not enough free space in Card You cannot edit due to insufficient soace on memory card e Edit after deleting unnecessary files Select 2 files for combine Only two files can be combined e Combine two files first and then combine the resulting file with an additional file Note that you can not combine files if the total size of the combined files exceeds 1 8GB Total file size is over than 1 8GB The files whose total size is likely to exceed 1 8GB cannot be combined e Perform a divide or partial delete function first to delete unnecessary parts of the files and then perform the combine function 105 106 troubleshooting cartridge USB Message Icon Informs that A
14. Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc ra You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world 114 soeciications Model name HMX T1OWN HMX T10BN HMX T100ON System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Image device 1 4 5 1M Pixel CMOS Lens F1 8 F2 5 10x optical zoom 100x digital zoom Focal length 2 5mm 27 5MM Filter diameter 34 Size dot number 2 7 Wide Touch LCD 230k E LCD screen method TFT LCD Connectors General Composite output 1Vp p 75 Q terminated HDMI output C type connector Audio output 7 5 dBs 600 Q terminated USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed Power source DC 5 V Lithium lon battery pack 3 7 V Power source type Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 2 5W LCD on Recording Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Storage media Memory card SD SDHC Not supplied External dimensions Approx 38 6mm 1 52 inches x 54 4mm WxHxD 2 14 inches x 118mm 4 65 inches Weight Approx 195 3g 0 43 Ib 6 89 oz Except for Lithium lon battery Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone X The technical spec
15. Power Off does not work in the following situations When the camcorder has a cable connection USB cable AC power adaptor etc While the Quick On STBY function is in operation While the Demo function is in operation While you are recording playing except pause or running a photo slide show e To turn the camcorder on again press the Power button Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time use the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and battery drain With the Quick On STBY function On and the camcorder in standby mode closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY Once you are ready to record again and you open the LCD screen Quick On STBY triggers the camcorder to come on quickly from the power saving mode 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Quick On STBY 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return ke4 tab an e Off In the standby mode closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder e 5 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen starts the Quick On STBY mode in a few seconds The camcorder stays in Quick On STBY mode for 5 minutes and then turns off unless you open the LCD screen or push a button e 10 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen starts the Quick On STBY mode in a few seconds The camcorder stays in Quick On STBY mode for 10 minutes and then turns
16. Recording start stop button again 4 Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recently recorded video e After the Quick View is complete your camcorder returns to the standby mode IZ If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded edited Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card error Note that damaged data cannot be recovered Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while the camcorder is accessing the memory card Doing so may damage the memory card or the data in the memory card Videos are compressed in the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For the on screen information display see page 14 For approximate recording time see page 31 Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on the front of the camcorder Make sure that the microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to see if there are any problems with the audio or video recording For various functions available during recording see pages 49 65 If the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is interrupted the camcorder switches to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled You
17. 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 satety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of Serious personal injury CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product AN WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There may be a risk of fire or electric shock 9 Prohibited action S Do not disassemble the product Unplug from the power supply Q Do not touch the product This precaution must be followed Using the camcorder at temp
18. X 67 Delete 8 69 Protect Off Single 70 Divide X X 71 Edit Combine X X X 72 File Info 68 Slide Show Start X X O 44 Slide Show Option X X 68 available X not available IZ e Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice e Some grey colored menu options cannot be selected page 112 47 48 Using the menu Items QUICK MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode e For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table i Recording menu items Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 49 Video Resolution 1080 60i 50 Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51 WB Auto 92 EV O 55 Focus Auto or Playback menu items Operation Video Photo mode Page Item Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single Highlight X X 67 Delete O 69 Protect O 70 Divide X X 71 Edit Combine X X X l2 File Info 68 available x not available Z Menu options and default values may be changed without a prior notice S val QON SCENE Using the iScene function you can select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting Sports Portrait etc Based on your selection the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording PRECH
19. by sliding the facing up and the battery Is placed as OPEN CLOSE switch toward CLOSE shown in the figure 3 Close the battery cover by sliding the OPEN CLOSE switch toward CLOSE IZ Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion 17 getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable PRECHECK e Insert the battery into the camcorder page 17 e To charge use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable To charge the battery Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable e The charging CHG indicator lights up and charging starts After the battery is fully charged the charging CHG indicator turns green Using the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly properly and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the and then connect the other end to a USB port of a wall outlet PC IN Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder K e When charging if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adaptor will override the USB e You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use the
20. camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may occur Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery AC adaptor Do not use the camcorder on a or other accessories to severe tripod not supplied in a place vibrations or impact This may where it is Subject to severe cause a malfunction or injury vibrations or impact y yoo IN Ne p pa y T 9 Do not expose the camcorder to Do not leave the camcorder in soot or steam Thick soot or steam a closed vehicle for a long time could damage the camcorder case where the t
21. disappears e Off Disables the function e On You will hear a beep when pressing buttons or tabs such as the Power button or Recording start stop button a The Beep Sound is canceled in the following cases During recording and playback When the camcorder has a cable connection Audio Video cable HDMI cable etc Shutter Sound The Shutter Sound function lets you turn the shutter sound that plays when you press the PHOTO button on or off 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Shutter Sound 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return k4 tab e Off Disables the function e On You will hear the shutter sound when you press the PHOTO button IZ The camcorder does not make the shutter sound gt lf you press the PHOTO button during video recording When the camcorder has a cable connection Audio Video cable HDMI cable etc 79 80 system setting Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function prevents unnecessary power consumption 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt Auto Power Off 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return b4 tab e Off Disables the function e 5 Min The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without an operation K e Auto
22. focus by touching the manual focusing tabs e f you have enabled the Touch Point function you can reset the focus to Auto by touching the AF CAF tab on the LCD screen Anti Shake OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Smart OIS improves on existing Optical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to shift over wider range of motion in wide tele zoom position This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and delivers a stunning level of image smoothness PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu menuy tab gt Anti Shake OIS 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Off Disables the function e On Q9 The Anti Shake OIS function is enabled to compensate for shaking CY Use the Anti Shake OIS function in the following cases e When recording while walking or riding in a moving car e When recording with the zoom function e When recording subjects of a small size K e When you turn on Smart Auto mode it automatically sets Anti shake OIS to On n e The Anti Shake OIS function may not correct gross camcorder shake entirely To decrease shake hold the camcorder firmly with both hands e When this function is On the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different e When you record in dark or dim light at
23. for a period of time 1 Touch the Menu meny gt Setting tab gt Auto LCD Off 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return b4 tab e Off Disables the function e On When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen 9 smy oooow0 o porum G 4 STEY 000200 po C2 oso ami BEB After 2 minutes oso am ER ABS 2 im menu lt In the STBY mode gt lt LCD screen is darkened gt O wod pon O ey O onosto pom O Sp After 5 minutes s Qs lt During recording gt lt LCD screen is darkened gt IZ e When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to amp return LCD brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off is disabled in the following cases Ifthe AC power adaptor is connected While the Demo function is in operation Beep Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Beep Sound 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit touch the Exit or Return k4 tab until the menu
24. light e When you specify Shutter Manual the SCENE mode is cancelled Super C Nite is set to Off and Aperture is set to Auto automatically e Even if the shutter speed is set to 1 10000 the camcorder supports only up to 1 2000 while recording photos EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your videos and photos may be too bright or dark Using the EV function you can manually adjust video and photo image brightness PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meng tab gt EV 2 Touch the decrease k 4 or increase tab to adjust the setting values You can choose from the following settings e EV values Ed 2 0 1 6 1 3 1 0 0 6 0 3 O 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt j or Return t3 tab CY Understanding EV Exposure Value Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium Image sensor during the process of taking photos or videos The higher the number the greater the exposure For example 0 3 lets in more light than 0 3 Darker 40 Brighter Super C Nite Use to get better images of slowly moving subjects or subjects in dark places When you turn the Super C Nite function on the camcorder adjusts the shutter speed so that the images are brighter without c
25. low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location e Recyle or dispose of your dead batteries properly e The battery lifetime is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions IN e Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor Otherwise you can damage the storage media or data 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 camcorder e Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it such as between a wall and a piece of furniture K e Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire e You can use the AC power adaptor around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the battery The battery is charged over 95 after about 2 hours and the indicator color changes to green It takes about 2 hours and 40 mi
26. music is On starting a slide show starts the play back of the 7 melodies in shuffle mode e Effect Continuously plays back photos using the fade in out effect to transition between images File Info You can see the image information for all images PRECHECK Select the Play J tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Hp C sp or Photo play mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu meng tab gt File Info OF Fite into 2 Select the file you want to view the file information for 5 t00viDEO e The information of the selected file appears desist Date JAN 01 2010 Duration 00 00 05 3 To exit the menu touch the Return ke4 tab Size 9 56MB Resolution HD 1080 60i F eating files DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 Touch the Play k J tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 40 1 Touch the HD xp SD isp or Photo 43 tab Slee e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails 2 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Delete gt touch the desired submenu item e lf you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e lf you touch All Files you will see the message that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the files you want to delete After you have selected all the files you want to delete touch the hokd tab Go to Step 4 e See Submen
27. 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 moortant safety Instructions 15 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 21 22 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 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 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 extr
28. open the Help Guide by clicking Help GE e The Intelli studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer To install click Tool a gt Install Intelli studio on PC on the Intelli studio i screen flickr LAN Tube READY Flickr is an image hosting website web services suite and online community platform In addition to being a popular website for users to share personal photographs theservice is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository http www flickr com e Facebook is a global social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook Inc Users can add friends and send messages and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves Additionally users can join networks organized by city workplace school and region http www facebook com YouTube is a video sharing website Users can upload view and share personalized video clips The San Bruno based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of users generated contents including video clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur contents such as video blogging and short original videos http www youtube com 99 100 Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable V
29. power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder e USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC e lf you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery charging may take longer CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state aoe o Charging en Fully charged Error Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Battery level ewy ood ponm O indicator State Message m E Fully charged 25 50 used 50 75 used C 75 95 used B 95 98 used cao Exhausted flickers i The device will soon turn off aa Change the battery as soon as possible The device will be forced to turn off Low after 3 seconds Battery K The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time 19 20 getting started Available running time for the battery Battery type BP125A Using the AC power adaptor approx 120 min CneMie ng Sine Using the USB cable approx 270 min Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording time Approx 110 min Approx 120 min Playback time Approx 140 min Approx 160 min e Charging time Appro
30. power the camcorder when transferring files to your computer When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring files the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and then reconnect the camcorder Intelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run iStudio exe Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window When the Intelli studio starts up video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window IZ DIRO N gt a VIDEO Menu items Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder Switches to Photo Edit mode Switches to Movie Edit mode Switches to Share mode Ee Changes the size of thumbnails fm Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only Displays photo files only Displays voice files only Minimizes the connected device screen Displays videos and photos in various ways Thumbnails Displays video and photo thumbnails Smart Album Arranges multiple videos and p
31. press the Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error Horizontal stripes appear on the images e This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions do not operate Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 28 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 74 Image cannot be deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 29 You cannot delete a protected image Release protection of the image using the Protect function page 70 You cannot format the memory card The data file name is not indicated correctly 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 the card has some problems The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder The file name is displayed correctly only 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 57 The recording conditions are not suitable for a
32. set PC Software On in the Settings menu page 82 STEP 5 Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos that you have saved to a computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space Touch the Play ja tab gt Menu menu tab gt Delete on the LCD screen page 69 getting to Know the camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen HMX T10WN White 10x Optical HMX T10BN Black Yes Color Touch panel o Di ita HMX T100N Orange i e Although some features of the models are different they operate in the same way Checking your accessories a Do Audio Video cable USB cable AD43 00197A AD44 00151A AD39 00184A AD39 00169A Optional accessories a lt gt ia ea NF Hand strap User manual CD Quick start guide Mini HDMI cable AD63 04924A AD46 00355A AD68 05486A AD89 00159A K e The exact appearance of each item may vary by model S e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any
33. storage function System requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use the internal editing software Intelli studio Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or Windows 7 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is recommended Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz or higher is recommended RAM 1GB or higher is recommended Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher Memory Card A Class 6 SDHC card or above ra e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally e On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate erratically e f the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher e We recommend transferring the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the video data e To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires better and faster components than a desktop PC e ntelli studio is not Macintosh compatible USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can transfer video and phot
34. time on the photos Sy D a bate in Wize Dene Tine ra e The date time imprint option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer You can not setup the Date Time menu if the printer does not support this option e PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony e Use the AC power adaptor to power your camcorder during PictBridge direct printing Turning the camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media e You can not print video images e You can not print photos recorded on other devices e Various printing options are available depending on the printer Refer to the printer s user manual for details 93 94 Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli studio editing software built into your camcorder Main functions e ntelli studio editing software s main functions Playing back recorded videos or photos Editing recorded videos or photos Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube Flickr Facebook etc e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer the mass
35. times and the number of photos the camcorder can take by card memory size and resolution Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos Recording time available for video in minutes Storage media Capacity Resolution Quality 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Super Fine 8 15 30 61 125 253 1080 60i Fine 9 18 36 74 152 307 Normal 12 23 46 94 193 390 Super Fine 11 21 42 86 177 oor 720 60p Fine 14 28 57 115 235 475 Normal 21 42 84 171 351 708 Super Fine 32 63 126 254 521 1051 480 60p Fine 42 83 166 336 688 1387 Normal 62 123 244 494 1011 2039 Storage media Capacity Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Resolution 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 2880x1620 656 1251 2482 5014 9999 9999 1920x1080 11 3 2046 4654 9402 9999 9999 Unit Approximate number of images 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject The higher the quality and resolution the more memory is used Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time but the image quality may suffer The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image Accordingly the recording time may vary Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not operate n
36. want on the magnified photo 4 To cancel touch the Return ke4 tab IZ e Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified e While the playback zoom is in use other images cannot be selected Using the menu Items HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu a items using the Menu Tab and the Q MENU Button When you access O eiar amos pi A and use other menu items use these examples as guides fr a PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 Q MENU button Menu tab Using the Menu m tab 1 Touch the Menu menu tab on the touch panel e The menu screen appears e To change the current page touch the up i44 down Exa tab 2 Touch SCENE The SCENE function is used here as an example 3 Touch the desired option e Adjust the setting values accordingly e To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return kts tab 12 sh Pontele Using the Q MENU button Quick menu enables you to access your favorite functions quickly You can easily select the desired menu with one touch m 1 Press the Q MENU button on your camcorder to see the available menu options e he quick menu screen appears 2 Touch Focus The Focus function is u
37. who might swallow it tad recorain The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards to choose from The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is Supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record ata lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 50 The higher the video resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse including loss caused by any PC virus e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording
38. 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 Never 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 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
39. with other videos IN Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data ra You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes You can not divide files that are protected e Cancel the protect function first page 70 The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approximately 2 seconds The Divide function is not available under the following conditions Ifthe total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds lf you try to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end lf the remaining memory space on your memory card is less than 15MB When the number of files on the card reaches 9999 e You can not divide photos 71 72 eaiting tiles COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos As this function edits the original files make sure to back up the original files before combining them PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Select the Play k tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Gilup Ssp mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Edit gt Combine GH cat 2 Touch the video thumbnails of the videos you want to combine in ES Divide the order you want them combined Vi ex Combine e The indicator and the order number appear on the uf selected videos Touching the vide
40. 15 76 system setting Date T ime Set O Date llime Set Month Dey Year By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of E o ao the recording during playback page 26 eco an a Date Type You can set the display format for the date 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Date Type O DEKS IOG 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return he4 tab Vu AOAO an Submenu items 2010 01 01 Displays the date in the year month two digit day format JAN 01 2010 Displays the date in the month day year format 01 JAN 2010 Displays the date in the day month year format 01 01 2010 Displays the date in the day month two digit year format K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting page 77 S Time Type You can set the display format for the time 1 Touch the Menu mew gt Setting tab gt Time Type 2 Touch the desired display option 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return k4 tab e 12Hr Displays the time information in 12 hour units e 24Hr Displays the time information in 24 hour units K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting page 77 S Date Time Display You can set whether or not the date and or time are displayed on the LCD screen PRECHECK Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time
41. 3 e lf your TV has one audio jack mono input connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the video jack the white plug to the audio jack and leave the red plug unconnected e When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio Video cable images recorded in high definition image quality 1080 60i or 720 60p are played back in standard definition image quality 89 90 connecting to a V VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide 16 9 TV Appearance on 4 3 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio e Video images e Photo images e Photo capture images r4 e Adjust the volume to a moderate level If the volume is too high the video may include noise e if TV Display is set to Off the TV screen does not display the camcorder s OSD On Screen Display menus page 84 qup NJ V Jog DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD HDD recorders PRECHECK e Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer composite connection Use the supplied Audio Video cable e Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD HDD recorder VCR or DVD HDD recorder Camcorder Signal flow Audio Video cable Fl lt iL 1 Connect your camcorder t
42. Aim and focus as shown in the illustration Adjusting the shooting angle lt High angle gt lt Self recording gt K e This camcorder s lens angle is approx 20 higher than the rest of the camcorder body When you record this prevents strain on the wrist and allows you to record videos in a comfortable position with a clear view of your subjects while you record e Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting e We recommend you keep the sun behind you while shooting 33 34 CL OIN RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD image resolutions Set the resolution you want before recording page 50 PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 Two recording start stop buttons to suit your preference This camcorder features two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder the other is on the LCD screen Select the one that works best for you 1 Select a subject to record D cco pom O e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 39 2 Press the Recording start stop button MENU e The recording indicator appears and recording starts SiBY 00 00 00 ormin G M aTM 3 To stop recording press the
43. BASIC RECORDING BASIC PLAYBACK USING THE MENU ITEMS ADVANCED RECORDING Recording videos Capturing photos during video recording Recording photos Recording with ease for beginners smart auto Zooming Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items amp SCENE Video Resolution Video Quality Photo Resolution Photo Sharpness White Balance Aperture Shutter EV Super C Nite Back Light Focus Anti Shake OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Digital Effect Fader Tele Macro Cont Shot Wind Cut Digital Zoom Self Timer Quick View Guideline ADVANCED PLAYBACK EDITING FILES SYSTEM SETTING 66 68 69 70 71 12 73 Play Option Highlight Slide Show Option File Info Deleting files Protection from accidental erasure Dividing a video Combining videos Setting menu items Card Info Format File No Time Zone Date Time Set Date Type Time Type Date Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On STBY PC Software USB Connect HDMI TV Out TV Connect Guide TV Display Default Set Language Demo Anynet HDMI CEC Ol o gt CONNECTING TOA TV DUBBING VIDEOS PRINTING PHOTOS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 87 89 90 91 92 94 95 100 102 107 113 114 115
44. D screen Indicator Meaning 00 00 00 Time counter video recording time KEJ Warning indicators and messages BO7vMiN Remaining recordable time Optical zoom Digital zoom bar Time Zore visit JANVOI 2010 12 00AM Date Time Right of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Record mode Video Photo sey 6 Q a standby recording Qo 23 B SCENE Smart Auto Digital Effect t pa White Balance Fader Te Q Manual focus Touch Point i E2 Manual aperture Manual shutter om 8 160 O Super C Nite 20 8 EV Exposure Value Play tab Indicator Meaning g Storage media Memory card Battery info remaining charge level oes Image counter total number of 9998 277M recordable photo images E Photo Resolution Video Quality Video Resolution A Anti shake OIS D BO Tele Macro Back Light o Cont Shot Wind Cut AJ Photo Sharpness menu Menu tab the same mode without having to change it Settings of functions marked with are not retained when the camcorder is turned off The on screen indicators are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display For warning indicators and messages see pages 102 106 The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve performance The total number of reco
45. ECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt SCENE I SCENE 2 Touch the desired submenu item e To change the current page touch the up 3 down iv tab 2 sh Portal 1 oJ Gene A YY 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return k24 tab e Auto For recording under normal conditions e Sports X For recording people or objects in motion Portrait For recording portraits Captures natural skin tones Spotlight When strong light strikes the subject On stage for example Beach Snow 4 Where the reflection of light is intense such as a snowfield or beach Food To make food more colorful Candle Light For recording in the soft glow of candlelight Indoor 4 For recording indoors with artificial light IZ When you specify Aperture Manual or Shutter Manual the SCENE mode is cancelled S 49 val OIN Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Video Resolution 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return k24 tab e 1080 60i f55 Records in the HD 1920x1080 60i format e 720 60p e 480 60p Records in the HD 1280x720 60p format Reco
46. K e Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition e Guidelines are not recorded 65 66 advanced playoack Play Option You can select a specific video playback option PRECHECK Select the Play 3J tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Cno Cso mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu meny tao gt Play Option 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Play All AI Plays video clips in succession starting from a video you select and ending at the last video you recorded then returns to the thumbnail index view e Play One 4 Plays the selected video once and then returns to the thumbnail view e Repeat All Plays all the video clips repeatedly until you touch the Return k4 tab e Repeat One a Plays one selected video repeatedly until you touch the Return k4 tab 41 zx A PlayJAll Pley One Repeat All One Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random PRECHECK Select the Play k tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play CHD CSlsp mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Highlight i re 2 Touch the desired submenu item A R Ream a Q Cam A Y 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return t4 tab e Recent QY Plays a portion o
47. V AC outlet be sure to use a suitable plug adapter IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before using this camcorder Thank you for purchasing this Samsung e This camcorder records video in H 264 Camcorder Please read this user manual MPEG4 part10 AVC format and in carefully before you use the camcorder and High Definition Video HD VIDEO or keep it handy for future reference Should Standard Definition Video SD VIDEO your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer You can play back and edit the video to Troubleshooting recorded by the camcorder on a This User Manual covers HMX T10WN personal computer using the internal HMX T10BN HMX T10ON models software of this camcorder e llustrations of model HMX T10BN are e Please note that this camcorder is not used in this user manual compatible with other digital video e The displays in this user manual may not formats be exactly the same as those you see on 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 Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice e In this user manual the ic
48. ack Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x2 Skip playback Touch the Reverse skip haad Forward skip kid tab during playback e Touching the Forward skip d tab plays the next video e Touching the Reverse skip haJ plays the beginning of the scene If you touch the Reverse skip has for three seconds or less after a video starts the camcorder plays the previous video Place and hold your finger on the Reverse skip m44 Forward skip k gt tab to search for a video number quickly When you lift off your finger the camcorder plays the video you selected Slow playback When playback is paused touching the Reverse slow fa Forward slow tab reduces the playback speed e Reverse forward playback slow rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 2 Frame by frame playback When playback is paused touch the Reverse frame advance M Forward my ew frame advance to make the video go in reverse or forward one frame at a time G a 00 00 05 00 00 50 o m a 1000048 ent To adjust the volume gt 00 00 03 00 00 50 an 100 0019 You can hear the recorded sound from the internal speaker 1 Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screen 2 Touch the _ _ tab to increase or decrease audio volume e You can adjust the sound level between O 19 When the level is at E gt sowewaumeess q 0 you cannot hea
49. ated file is highlighted in the thumbnail view e The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode that was last used However you can choose the video HD or SD or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the HD CHH SD Cp or photo 43 tab on the LCD screen Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as shown in the following figures STBY 00 00 00 pormi G i ei CHD Cis a gt a Q To change thumbnail display type You can choose from these thumbnail display options 3x2 888 4x3 E and Date q CHp OLE q a Jla Fe ia B J EI lk J 3 e menu 40 lt 3X2 type gt lt 4X3 type gt lt Sorted by date gt PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view find the video you want quickly and playback directly PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Touch the Play 3 tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 40 1 Touch the HD Cup or SD fsp tab e Video thumbnails corresponding to the video resolution you selected appear on the screen e To change the current thumbnail
50. b to view the previous and next photo 43 col K Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music Touch the Slide Show i tab during photo playback e The indicator appears The slide show starts from the current selected photo e To stop the slide show touch the Return h4 tab To start a slide show in the menu screen Touch the Menu menu tab gt Slide Show Start See Shon Sten 2 IZ e All photos are played back depending on the slide show options page 68 e lf you select the thumbnail display by date L the camcorder plays back only photos taken on the corresponding date in the slide show e You can adjust the background music s volume level using the Volume k tab while playing back the slide show with music Zooming during photo playback You can magnify a playback image Touch up down left right to QG w select the area to magnify 100 0014 1 Touch the photo you want to magnify e The camcorder displays the selected photo on the full screen 2 Adjust the magnification with the Zoom W T button or Zoom Ma gt W T lever e Magnification starts from the center of the photo Q Axew e You can zoom in from x1 1 to x8 0 3 Touch the up down left lt right tab to view the g area you
51. can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 77 In the record mode you can set the Quick View menu option The Quick View icon appears when you have set the Quick View menu option to On The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image the camcorder is recording 35 36 CL OIN CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording e indicator appears and recording Starts DOOM 0 m 2 While recording the video frame the scene you want to ga photograph and then press the PHOTO button ae e When the gt gt indicator disappears the camcorder has recorded the photo image without a shutter Sound e Video keeps recording even while you take photos meny 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again d lt orl a s MENU IZ e Photos are captured in 1920x1080 resolution regardless of the resolution of the video recording e When the HDMI cable is connected to the camcorder you cannot capture a photo while recording a video RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them i
52. cord mode which combines the video and photo record modes You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change modes USING THE DISPLAY ic1 BUTTON When the power is on press the Display Z button to display or hide the on screen information or not Switching the information display mode Press the Display iDl button The full and minimum display modes alternate Full display mode Minimum display mode SIBY 00 00 00 Bomm O m cs sev K K e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions e The Display ILJI button does not work when the menu or quick menu screen is being displayed USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch panel lets you playback and record with a simple touch of your finger Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen then touch the items displayed on the screen Slightly touch items with your finger to select N 2 smy coo ponm CO them or to execute functions AEN am ER AB VAN e Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen e f you leave a film attached to the LCD screen for a long time strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel K e Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel e The tabs and indica
53. ction Fail Printer e Check the USB cable Connectin A problem occurred when e Try the connection procedure Grace ee connecting the camcorder via again a USB to a printer e Switch USB connect function to PictBridge Fail USB e Check the USB cable Connectin A problem occurred when e Try the connection procedure Gane te connecting the camcorder via again a USB to a PC e Switch USB connect function to Mass Storage e Check the ink cartridge Ink Error TE PA ORNATE Put a new ink cartridge into the printer Paper Error There is a problem with the paper e Check the paper in the printer If there is no paper insert paper File Error There is a problem with the file e Your camcorder does not support this file format e Try another file recorded on your 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 the camcorder s power source or eject the memory card during printing SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Power Symptom Explanation Solution The camcorder does not turn on The battery may not be installed in your camcorder Insert the battery into the camcorder
54. d or not selected Touch the 0 tab All On Protects all images All Off Turns off protection on all protected images all at once IZ e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set this function page 29 DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two and easily delete a section you no longer need As this function edits the original file make sure to back up the original before dividing it PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 28 Select the Play j tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Cno iisp mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Edit gt Divide 2 Touch the video you want to edit Vv Divide e The selected video is displayed as paused O E Combina 3 Search for the point of division by touching the playback control tabs e Playback control tabs fs fis kaad rrd ka Lo 4 Touch the pause bi tab at the point of division and then GEM oonan om touch the Cutting t tab e A message appears asking for your confirmation di 5 Touch Yes m e The video you selected is divided into two video clips Eogha gt hH e he second clip of the divided video is displayed as the last thumbnail e After the division you can partially delete an unnecessary section or combine it
55. d files e Replace the memory card with another card that has enough free space Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock e Release the write protection tab Card Error ee e A The memory card has a problem and the camcorder can not recognize it e Replace the memory card with another card Message Icon Informs that Action Not Formatted S The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder e Format the memory card using this camcorder Not Supported Format bl The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still have existing images on it Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not supported by the camcorder Format the card using the camcorder or replace the card with a card formatted correctly Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Replace the memory card with a recommended card Low Speed Card Please record at a lower resolution Recording Message Write Error Icon The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution Informs that A problem has occurred while the camcorder was writing data to storage media Record video at a lower resolution and quality Replace memory card with a faster card Action Turn the camcorder s power off and on for data recovery If a file is not recovered
56. deos on an HDTV page 87 iS You can also play back videos on an SD standard definition image quality TV page 89 STEP 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of the internal Intelli studio program on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer and edit or share the videos photos with your friends and family For details see pages 94 101 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio program by Contents Manager Saved files into your PC connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes and the uploading procedure starts The new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager on the Intelli studio program e You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face Date etc Folders directory on your PC Double click on the file you would like to playback Sharing videos photos on YouTube Flickr FaceBook Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with one click Click Share gt Upload tab on the browser page 99 Intelli studio runs automatically after you connect your camcorder to a Windows computer if you have
57. e 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 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 Circuit 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
58. e you move the zoom lever Self Timer When you enable the self timer there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts You can record videos or take photos of yourself PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Self Timer Pee 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Off Disables the Self Timer e 10 Sec amp There is a time delay of 10 seconds after you press the Record Start Stop or PHOTO button The camcorder automatically turns the Self Timer function off after it has been used once You must turn it on each time you want to use it 63 64 advanced recording Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo images immediately after you have recorded them PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Quick View 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return ke4 tab e Off Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording e On Quick View icon appears on the screen as soon as you finish the recording Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded After the Quick View is completed your camcorder switches back to the standby mode
59. e starts when you connect the camcorder to a PC e The PC Software function is not available under the following conditions lf USB Connect is set to PictBridge e To enable the PC Software function set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the system setting menu option page 82 e The PC Software is compatible with the Windows operating systems only USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the correct USB connection 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting a tab gt USB Connect Vienne 2 Touch the desired submenu item Vim iMacs storage 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit x or Return s4 tab Ao Paido 1A e Mass Storage Connect to a PC to transfer videos or photos page 100 e PictBridge Connect to a PictBridge printer to print photos directly when using the PictBridge function page 92 K Before connecting a USB cable check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function you want to use HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to PRECHECK Using the HDMI cable not supplied connect the camcorder to your TV page 87 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting amp tab gt HDMI TV Out 2 Touch the desired submenu item NA 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return k4 tab ABO e Auto The video signals are output in the same f
60. earer or farther icon amp co appears in the center when focus adjustment reaches the end e The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you touch the 84 or fe tab lt Nearer subject gt lt Farther subject gt SX Scenes to set focus manually for_ Scenes containing several objects some close to the camcorder others farther away Scenes with a person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Scenes which contain very shiny or glossy surfaces such as that of a car Scenes with people or objects moving constantly or quickly such as athletic events or crowd scenes 57 van Q Using the touch point function Using the Touch Point function you can have the camcorder focus on a small cy eo poring O OO section of the picture You get the camcorder to focus on a particular point by ooo 4700 E Fash q i i i touching the desired point on the LCD screen To activate the touch point with a long touch ie You can activate touch point by lightly pressing a particular point on the LCD MENU screen for about 2 seconds K e The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep C accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed e Inthe manual focus setting menu screen you can access auto focus by touching the AF AF tab on the screen You can return to manual
61. emarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 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 1 PrP oP 0D 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 and a third grounding prong The wide blade
62. eme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 23 24 25 26 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in 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 If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the 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
63. emperature is very high or cause a malfunction Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the Do not expose the camcorder to camcorder could cause the product sudden changes in temperature or to operate abnormally Turn the high humidity There is also a risk of camcorder off and cover it with vinyl defect or electric shock when using sheet etc before using insecticide outdoors during lightning storms Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The i exterior coating could peel off or Do not leave the LCD screen open XI the surface could deteriorate when not using the camcorder xii satety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible If any problem occurs with the product you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect t
64. en it is connected to a computer the video may not play smoothly on the computer depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back 111 112 troublesnootin Overall operations Symptom Explanation Solution e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The date and time are incorrect The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged page 26 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Cannot use Because of the following settings Menu items are grayed out Photo Resolution Cont Shot e You cannot select grayed menu items in the current recording playback mode e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The list shown above shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items e Menu and quick menu cannot be used in Smart Auto mode e The following functions cannot be used during video recording Video Resolution Video Quality Photo Resolution Photo Sharpness Fader Cont Shot Digital Zoom Self Timer e The following functions are automatically set to Off or Auto mode in the Smart Auto mode SCENE Shutter Digital Effect Tele Macro etc e Inthe Smart Auto mode your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder settings based on a detected type of scene Most settings are automatically adjusted in Sma
65. eratures over 60 C 140 F may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion No oil Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor Doing so may pose a fire hazard S Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could damage the power cord Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock ix satety information Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child consult physician immediately Keep the power cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the
66. erwise your camcorder may not detect an S appropriate setting value The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again During normal outdoor recording setting White Balance to Auto may provide better results Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise white balance setting page 63 Reset the white balance if light conditions change Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture lens opening automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions You can also manually adjust the aperture PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meng tab gt Aperture ace 2 Touch the desired submenu item ING 1A 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Auto Sets the aperture value automatically e Manual Gi Touch the decrease 4 or increase k gt tab to adjust the aperture You can choose from the following settings F1 8 F2 F2 8 F4 F5 6 F8 F11 F16 Understanding Aperture You can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor The smaller the aperture value the greater the amount of light For example F1 8 lets in more light than F2 8 You need to adjust the aperture value in the following cases e When you are shooting against the light or when the background is too bright e When you are shooting on a reflective natural back
67. es hot When using the camcorder in cold conditions an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen e An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0 01 However a black or bright spot red blue white may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center These spots which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder and on the reflection lens If there is dew on or in your camcorder it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on e Exactly when does dew condensation occur When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location or when you move it to a hot area suddenly Examples You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was running e What can do Turn the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using i
68. essages see pages 102 106 ttina to know tn PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in photo play Gj mode only e Select the Play k tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play G3 mode page 40 Photo play mode Top of the LCD screen a S 100_0007 O e M4 v meny Wo g ATM JANIO4 2010 12 00AM Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Volume tab when activating slide show Return tab biaa gt gt Previous image Next image tab Slide show start tab Menu tab MCOrEr Indicator Meaning w Photo play mode Q Mil Slide show Playback zoom X1 1 X8 0 100_0001 File name file number ao Photo image counter current image total number of recorded images g Storage media memory card Battery info C a Erase protection AINI Photo resolution JANOV2D0 12 00AM Date Time getting started INSERTING EJECTING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder Battery release switch To insert the battery To eject the battery 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the OPEN CLOSE switch toward OPEN OPEN CLOSE switch toward OPEN 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until 2 Slide the Battery release switch in the it locks direction as shown in the figure e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo iS 3 Close the battery cover
69. f all videos created within the last 24 hours e All Plays a portion of all video files Highlight playback time to the duration of a video Video Duration Highlight playback time Less than 5 sec Full playback 5 to 30 sec Plays 5 seconds at random 30 sec to 5 min Plays 5 seconds of each 30 second section at random 5 min to 10 min Plays 11 seconds of each 2 minute section at random Over 10 min Plays 15 seconds of each 3 minute section at random Z e If you run the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display Highlight plays random portions of all the files in the selected date set e n the Highlight play mode you can adjust the volume by touching the screen You can also cancel the playback 67 van K Slide Show Option You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus PRECHECK Select the Play k tab on the LCD screen to select the photo G3 mode page 40 1 Touch the Menu imenu tab gt Slide Show Option 2 Touch the desired submenu item and touch the i44 ky4 tab to set the value you want O Slide Show Option 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Interval Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select You can choose 1 sec or 3 sec e Music You can turn the internal background music on or off This camcorder has 7 default background melodies stored in the boot up flash memory When
70. for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 37 38 CL OIN RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO In Smart Auto mode your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects Indoor Night etc Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the best camcorder settings for various scenes 1 Press the SMART AUTO button e The Smart Auto 5 and Anti shake OIS s icon appear on the LCD screen 2 Align your subject in the frame e The camcorder automatically detects the scene when you align the subject e The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen 000000 0 ma Appears when recording a very bright scene White Appears when recording an outdoor scene Landscape gS Appears when recording indoors Indoor E rae Appears when recording at night Night lt When recording a close up gt Appears when recording a close up Macro ey Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting Backlight 3 Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO button pages 34 37 4 To cancel Smart Auto mode press the SMART AUTO button again K e Buttons unavailable during Smart Auto operation Menu meny tab Q MENU button etc S Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode To set or adjust
71. functions on your own release the Smart Auto mode first e You can not access Smart Auto mode while recording You must set this function before recording e When the camcorder fails to recognize the recording situation it records in the basic settings 3 e The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions such as camcorder shake lighting and distance to the subject e lf the camcorder detects more than one scene at the same time Smart Auto prioritizes as follows Backlight gt Macro gt White gt Landscape gt Night gt Indoor For example a If White and Indoor can be applied at the same time then White is selected and the corresponding icon appears b If White and Landscape can be applied at the same time then White is selected and the corresponding icon appears ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and digital Zoom by sliding the Zoom lever or pressing the Zoom button on the LCD panel To zoom in To zoom out Press the T zoom button on the LCD panel or slide Press the W zoom button on the LCD panel or the zoom lever towards T telephoto slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle e The distant subject is gradually magnified e The subject gets smaller and further away e The highest zoom magnification ratio is 10x in the e The smallest optical zoom ratio is the subject s normal zoom in original size when zoomed out W Wide angle
72. g life Check the image resolution before developing photos Make sure to check all functions of the camcorder before recording to prevent recording failure For Open Source licenses information refer to the Opensource 1T10 pdf in the provided CD ROM Ing thy manua 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 Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core Core 2 Duo and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries AMD and Athlon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trad
73. ground such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark for example scenery at night K e When you specify Aperture Manual the SCENE mode is cancelled Super C Nite is set to Off and Shutter is set to Auto automatically e fthe aperture is set to manual the aperture value changes depending on the zoom level you change 53 54 val OIN Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed depending on the scene s brightness User high shutter speeds to record fast moving objects and low shutter speeds to record slow or stationary objects or objects in dimmer light PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Shutter E 2 Touch the desired submenu item INS 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp j or Return ke4 tab e Auto The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value e Manual au Touch the decrease k lt or increase k gt tab to adjust the setting values You can choose from the following settings 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 K e The image may not seem smooth when you set a high shutter speed e When recording at a shutter speed of 1 1000 or lower make sure the sun is not shining directly into the lens As the shutter speed gets slower the camcorder can be harmed by too much
74. he battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder Make sure to store the battery separately after use A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off The battery may be completely discharged if it has been installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time If this occurs the battery may not fully operate even if you charge it lf the battery is not used for a long time fully charge the battery and then using your camcorder drain the charge completely once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly To store the battery remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool dry place Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge tt Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder you can damage the camcorder Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the AC power adaptor after use Store the battery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 59 F 77 F 15C 250 recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too
75. he power completely Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio This could cause distortion on the TV screen or interference in the radio broadcasts Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording O Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER FIRST TIME SETTINGS GETTING READY TO START RECORDING 07 11 14 You can record videos in H 264 format What s included with your camcorder Location of controls Identifying the screen displays Inserting ejecting the battery Charging the battery Checking the battery state Turning your camcorder on off Switching to the power saving mode Setting the operation modes Using the Display ILJI button Using the touch panel Setting the time zone and date time for the first time Selecting the languages Inserting ejecting a memory card not supplied Selecting a suitable memory card not supplied Recordable time and capacity Using the hand strap Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning ie Bas contents
76. high magnification while this function is On after images may stand out If this occurs we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning Anti shake OIS to Off Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt Digital Effect Digitalleffect 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab 12 EJ Sep C a Y Examples of 5 Digital Effect options Off Without any Digital Effect the image retains a normal natural look Black amp White This mode changes the image to black and white Sepia This mode gives the image an old time reddish brown look Negative This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image Art This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections 60 val OIN 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 PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Fader 2 Touch the desired submenu item on 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab n ena oJ mod Submenu items Off Disables the function In As soon as you start
77. hotos by various classifications Global Map Displays the locations where photos and videos were shot on a map 9 Selects the connected device 10 Shows Contents Manager and My 11 Computer directories Contents Manager You can classify and manage videos and photos on your computer My Computer You can view videos and photos saved in selected directories of your computer Shortcut icons Navigates files previous and next Prints selected photo s Displays locations where you shot selected photo s with GPS information Registers to Contents Manager Manages the registry of faces in the selected photo folder Intelli studio is a program commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras Some functions listed above may not work on the product you purchased 97 98 Using with a Windows computer Step 3 Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1 Run the Intelli studio program page 95 2 Click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected 3 Choose the video or photo that you want to play e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file e lf you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease 4 After you
78. ices TV etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from the connected device e Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack The image appears distorted on a TV e This phenomenon is caused by connecting to a TV with 4 3 aspect ratio You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from a TV connected using the HDMI cable e The camcorder can not output Images 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 Audio Video cable e The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 91 Your PictBridge printer cannot print photos from your camcorder e Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other devices This is not an error Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation Solution Your computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer and then connect the USB cable again correctly Cannot play a video file properly o
79. iewing the contents of storage media Set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 82 Set PC Software to Off page 82 Insert a memory card page 28 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 95 e The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC s screen after a moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK we NS a 5 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file tyoes are stored in different folders 6 Select the desired folder or files to copy then drag and drop them into the destination folder e The folder or files are copied from the storage media to the PC ra e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 95 or perform steps 1 and 4 again If the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder in My Computer e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may be infected by Autorun virus Please update your anti virus software to its latest version and scan your disk drives Removable Disk G Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file E Pictures What do you want Windows to do ga using Photo Printing wizard i View a slideshow of the i
80. ifications and design may be changed without notice 115 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 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 a
81. ion with the same remote You can use the Anynet function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected by an HDMI cable to a TV that supports Anynet For more information refer to the Anynet supported TV s user manual ra e When HDMI TV Out is set to Auto you can play an SD video file in HD format e This camcorder comes with the TV Connect Guide menu function If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don t have your user s manual you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder s screen page 83 e You can use only a C to A type Mini HDMI cable with this camcorder e The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only e f you connect an Anynet supported TV to the camcorder with an HDMI cable turning on the camcorder may turn the TV s power on an Anynet function If you don t want this to occur set Anynet HDMI CEC to Off page 86 e Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If you use another type of HDMI cable the screen display may not work CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer PRECHECK Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you connect it to a TV Regular TV Camcorder Signal flo
82. its normal operation e If the 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 28 29 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement 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 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used vii viii moortant safety Instructions 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 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 Dioxid
83. ject illuminated by bright light a vertical line appears e This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display e Date Time Display is set to Off Set the Date Time Display to On page 77 You cannot record a photo image e Set your camcorder to the record mode page 24 e Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any e The storage media is full Use anew memory card or format the storage media page 74 Or remove unnecessary images page 69 You don t hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image e Set Shutter Sound to On e During dual recording video and photo the Shutter Sound is off e When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the Shutter Sound is not available You don t hear the beep sound e Set Beep Sound to On e Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos e When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the Beep Sound is not available There is a time difference between the point where you press the Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops e On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point where you
84. mages using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer am Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard C Always do the selected action Removable Disk G F Photos Videos Setting data Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for storage media are below e File naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System rules Ae E10 G H 264 Removable Disk G e HD quality videos have an HDV_ MP4 name format e SD quality videos have a SDV_ MP4 name format e The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file A new folder is created when the file number has reached 999 1 000 The folder names are given in the following order S 1OOVIDEO 101VIDEO etc The maximum number of folders misc is 999 The camcorder can create a maximum of 9 999 files in a storage media Photo file DCIM e As with video files the file number used in the file name je 100PHOTO automatically increases when you create a new photo file Fanes e Photos have a SAM_ JPG name format i e The folder names are given in the following order 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc VIDEO 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 SDV_0002 MP4 i HDV_0007 MP4 HDV_0008 MP4 File format Video files e Video files are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 50 for the
85. memory cards e You can use SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards with this camcorder We recommend you use an SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB e MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported e Compatible memory card capacity SD 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 32GB e Use compatible memory card brands Others are not guaranteed to work A list of compatible brands is below SDHC SD cards Panasonic SanDisk TOSHIBA e For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write soeeds above SDHC Class 6 card e SD SDHC memory cards have a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down Usable memory card 1GB 32GB Terminals Terminals Protection Protection tab i tab lt SDHC gt SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards e An SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of the SD card and supports capacities above 2GB e SDHC cards cannot be used with current SD enabled host devices Common cautions for memory cards e Damaged data may not be recoverable We recommend you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC Turning the powe
86. menu item M a 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return ke4 tab n e Off Disables the function e On amp You can focus on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle When recording in Tele Macro mode the focus speed may be lowered Use a tripod not supplied to prevent camcorder shake in the Tele Macro mode Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode As the distance to the subject decreases focusing area narrows If you can not get proper focus move the Zoom button or Zoom lever to adjust the focus The effective focal distance in the Tele Macro mode is between 1 to 50 cm 0 4 to 19 7 inches 61 62 advanced recording Cont Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid succession to give you more photo taking opportunities when recording moving subjects PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 ne 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Cont Shot VAP or 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab e Off The camcorder records only one photo image e On When you press the PHOTO button the camcorder can take up to 8 photos in one second e fan error occurs Card full etc during continuous shot the recording stops and an error message appears e When Cont Shot is On the camcorder fixes the photo resolution at 1920
87. n a PC You need a video codec to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder page 99 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 and then connect the cable again properly To play back an HD video file you need a computer with better specifications Use a computer with the recommended specifications page 94 Intelli studio does not function properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer Intelli studio does not start Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli studio on the computer pages 82 99 Your computer is not playing videos images or sound located on your camcorder properly Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The video 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 play correctly Images video and sound copied from the camcorder to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a video Shut down all other applications currently running on the computer If you play a video on your camcorder wh
88. n the storage media Set the desired resolution before recording page 51 PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Select a subject to record Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 39 2 Frame the subject in the LCD screen and then half press the PHOTO button When the subject is in focus indicator appears green If it appears red readjust the focus 3 Fully press the PHOTO button 4 Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recently recorded photo To return to the standby mode touch the Return k4 tab SY 00 00 00 pormi G M WO ATM VAN Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the S torage media or data The recordable number of photos varies depending on the recording conditions and the photo resolution page 31 The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos If focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 57 For the on screen display information see page 14 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using menu items Adjusting the brightness does not affect the recorded image page 77 For various functions available during recording see pages 49 65 Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule
89. ng cases Ifthe LCD screen is touched lf you press any button Recording start stop Q MENU Display ICI SMART AUTO MODE PHOTO etc However the camcorder enters the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation If you don t want the Demo function to start set Demo to Off K The Demo function does not operate in the following case gt If you set Auto Power Off to 5 Min and you are using the battery to power the camcorder the Auto Power Off function turns the camcorder off before Demo can run 85 86 system setting Anynet HDMI CEC This camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that lets you control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet Supported Samsung TV remote control 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Anynet HDMI CEC 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return k4 tab o gt Nees Hn WICC e Off Disables the function e On The Anynet function is enabled When the camcorder is connected to an Anynet supported TV you Can operate some functions of the camcorder using the TV s remote control K e When you turn on the camcorder and it is connected by an HDMI cable to a TV that supports Anynet the TV automatically turns on If you do not want to use the Anynet function set the Anynet HDMI CEC
90. nutes for the battery to charge 100 21 22 ration of th mcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF LCD screen 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button for about one second Power button K e The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered on If a warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 102 106 and take corrective actions e f you close the LCD screen when the power is on the power saving mode activates page 23 e The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the time zone screen appears at start up Select your geographical location and then set the date and time page 26 If you do not set the date and time the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode The camcorder switches to Quick On STBY mode when you close the LCD screen page 81 e The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when
91. ny 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 COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America Inc 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 2112 1 800 SAMSUNG DABE US 726 7864 www samsung com 4 ds RoHS compliant o ae 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 Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products
92. o files to your PC using a USB cable and edit them on your PC screen Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo files Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set USB Connect Mass Storage and PC Software On e These are the default settings 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli studio main window e Depending on your version of Windows the Windows removable disk window may also appear 3 Click Yes in the new file saving window The uploading procedure starts Click Yes to confirm e lf you do not want to save any new files select No gt Pe Some v Sayy Ls ant to save new files in camcorder HMX T10 to the PC 95 96 Using with a Windows computer el To disconnect the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps ale 2 3 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Z Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Por ee Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop T IR Are 3 05 PM If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction Use the AC power adaptor to
93. o the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorder with the Audio Video cable e Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device e f your recording device has an input selector set it to the correct input mode 2 Insert the storage device tape disc etc into the recording device 3 Start the playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and your camcorder ra e Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio Video cable in SD standard definition image quality regardless of the recording resolution HD SD e You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable e To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality use the internal software of your camcorder and copy the video to your computer page 95 e Because dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e To hide the screen indicators such as the counter etc on the screen of the connected monitor device set TV Display Off page 84 e To record the date time display it on the screen page 77 91 92 onnting photos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer Sold separately using a USB cable PRECHECK e Insert the memory card
94. o thumbnail toggles a video between being selected or not selected e The C indicator does not appear if the video files have aoe different resolutions l 7 C 3 Touch the fok tab e A message appears asking for your confirmation 4 Touch Yes e The camcorder combines the video files you selected in the order you designated and then stores the combined videos as a single video file IN Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the memory card Doing so may damage the storage media or data ra e You can not combine files that are protected Cancel the protect function first page 70 e The original videos are not preserved e The Combine function is not available under the following conditions Ifthe Videos are in different resolution formats For example videos recorded at Video Resolution 1080 60i and Video Resolution 720 60p cannot be combined Ifthe file size of the combined videos exceeds 1 8 GB Ifthe remaining memory space on your memory card is less than 15MB lfavideo s file format is not supported by the camcorder When the camcorder is playing a video file system setting SETTING MENU ITEMS e Refer to page 45 for setting menus e For item operation details go to the page number listed in the table under Page Items Defaul
95. off unless you open the LCD screen or push a button e 20 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen starts the Quick On STBY mode in a few seconds The camcorder stays in Quick On STBY mode for 20 minutes and then turns off unless you open the LCD screen or push a button K e We recommend turning off the camcorder after use to reduce energy consumption However as an alternative you can use the Quick On STBY function under most shooting conditions to reduce energy consumption effectively e The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode e The Quick On STBY mode is not available under the following conditions When the LCD screen is open When a video cable HDMI Audio Video cable or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder When you operate the buttons on the camcorder 81 82 system setting PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can use the PC software built into the camcorder Intelli studio by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder s USB cable You can download the video and photo images stored on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk and edit the videos and photos using the internal PC software 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting amp tab gt PC Software 2 Touch the desired submenu item B on 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit x or Return s9 tab 4A E3 e Off Disables the PC Software function e On The internal editing softwar
96. ompromising color PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt Super C Nite Pee 2 Touch the desired submenu item ow 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return k4 tab gt Xe 1H fl Super Off Disables the function Normal The shutter opens for 1 60 of a second in the normal mode and automatically switches to open for 1 30 of a second in a dark place Use this function to get bright images in a dark place Super 3 The shutter opens for 1 15 of a second regardless of surrounding conditions Use this function to get bright images in a darker place 55 var QIN Back Light When a subject is lit from behind this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Back Light Boo 2 Touch the desired submenu item Aoo 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab n e Off Disables the function e On 0 Backlight compensation brightens the subject eV Back lighting causes the subject to be darker than the background It typically occurs when e The subject is in front of a window e The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is
97. on or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item Ex Submenu item of Video Quality page 50 e Make a backup of important recorded Super Fine Records in data the Super Fine quality If set the Protect your important recorded data corresponding icon will appear by copying the files to a PC We also on the screen recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer The following terms are used in this to the software installation and USB manual e Scene refers to the point where you press the Record Start Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably and have the same meaning connection guide fore r Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand We recommend you use the camcorder at least once a month to maintain its performance and operatin
98. open the LCD screen NJ jee Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 1 Open the LCD screen compression technology to give you the clearest video quality 2 Press the PHOTO button lightly to adjust the focus te Pehl E E Fully press the PHOTO button when 2 Press the Recording start stop the subject is in focus button e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button O ono pom g E aTM Gs MENU CY Using Quick On STBY by opening closing the LCD screen _ When you close the LCD screen during standby your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode power saving mode You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen page ol e The default video resolution setting is 1080 60i You can also record in SD standard definition video quality e You can also take photos while recording videos page 36 STEP 3 Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 Touch the Play b tab on the screen in STBY mode 2 Touch the thumbnail GHD C sp G2 tab then touch the desired image STBY 00 00 00 pormi O OH obo am E3 Bah Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD high definition vi
99. 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 10 11 12 13 mpoortant safety Instructions 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 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 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 vi 16 17 18 19 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
100. ormally When a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9999 respectively 31 32 ting r to start recordin USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped Insert the end of the hand strap into the hook of the camcorder as shown in the illustration ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger e The screen opens up to 90 2 With the LCD screen open 90 rotate it forwards towards the lens or backwards e You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backward To view recordings more conveniently rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens and then fold it back to the body IN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder Z Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth S BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Loop the hand strap around your wrist 2 Hold the camcorder with both your hands 3 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object 4
101. ormat as the recorded file Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV e 480p The recorded file is output in the 720x480p format Use this setting only when connecting to a standard analog TV which supports Standard Definition SD progressive scan through its the HDMI jacks TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Setting tab gt TV Connect Guide 2 Touch the desired submenu item v3 Composite e The TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items e Refer to the TV Connect Guide when you connect your camcorder to a TV 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return b4 tab iC e HDMI Select HDMI when connecting the camcorder to a TV with lt To connect the Audio Video cable gt an HDMI cable e Composite Select Composite when connecting the camcorder to a TV with a Video Audio composite cable 83 84 system setting TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display OSD that appears on the TV screen when you have connected your camcorder to a TV 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tab gt TV Display 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return h4 tab e Off The OSD On Screen Display menus are only shown on the LCD screen e On The OSD men
102. ormat the storage media or delete all files Each file is given a unique file number that allows convenient image management on a PC e Reset Resets the file number to 0001 after you format the memory card delete all files or insert anew memory card When you set File No to Series the camcorder assigns each file a different number to avoid duplicating file names This is useful when you want to manage your files on a computer Time Zone You can set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder in a different time zone Setting the local time 1 Touch the Menu mend tab gt Setting tab gt Time Zone gt Visit 2 Touch the left k3 or the right k4 tab to select the visited area 3 Touch the 0 tab when the time zone setting is complete e The camcorder does not apply the time zone you set if you finish the setting by touching the keJ tab without touching the ke4 tab e Home The camcorder displays the time according to your settings on the Date Time Set menu Select Home when using the camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date time setting HOME 00 00 JAN 01 2010 12 00AM Visit 36 When you visit a locale in a different time zone the Visit function allows you to use the local time without changing your hometown time setting The camcorder adjusts the clock in accordance with the time difference between the two locations
103. page touch the up 43 or down x4 tab 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip e The camcorder plays the video you selected and playback I gt go control tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch ex tere anywhere on the screen e To stop playback and return to the thumbnails touch the Return ke4 tab K e t may take some time to start playback depending on the size and quality of the selected video e The camcorder may not play the following video files A video recorded on another device A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder You can use various play options during the video playback page 42 You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu page 66 You can play the recorded videos on a TV or PC pages 87 98 If you touch the Menu meny tab or Q MENU button during playback play is paused and the menu screen appears 41 42 C pl K Various playback operations Playback Pause Stop e Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause pus Play l gt tab during playback e Touch the Return ke4 tab to stop playback Search playback FS gt 00 00 03 00 00 50 All 1000018 During playback each touch of the Reverse search fsa Forward search gt tab increases the play speed e RPS Reverse Playback Search FPS Forward Playb
104. r off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file 29 30 ting r Handling a memory card Y Z We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss We can not guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices When you format a card be sure to format the memory card using this camcorder You must format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize and cards with data saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your 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 subject the card to strong impacts Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card Do not use a damaged memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children
105. r sound oo Hy 10 oonnnnegnccoocnse d K e Touch the Play tab to play back in normal speed e You can hear the recorded sound only when you playback at normal speed VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Touch the Play j tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 40 1 Touch the Photo 3 tab e The thumbnail view appears e To change the current thumbnail page touch the up d or down k tab 2 Touch the photo you want to display e The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen 3 To return to the thumbnails touch the Return 24 tab 400_0044 4 E gt menu IN Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data K e Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the photo you selected S H a e Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally A photo recorded on another device A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder One that does not conform to DCF standards e Touch previous image haad next image fd ta
106. rdable photos is based on available space on the storage media The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is 9 999 This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes You can easily record videos or photos in PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in video play Cuo sp mode only e Select the Play k tab on the LCD screen to select the video play i xHp G sp mode page 40 Video play mode gt 00 00 08 00 00 50 g 1000001 a 100 JAN 01 2010 12 00AM CI a Fo o s u men Bottom of the LCD screen Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Q 10 E momon Volume control PT Volume tab Play related function tab frame advance Return tab Play related function tab skip biet bass bL Lam bee LPL arch pause playback slow da alle playback Menu tab Indicator Meaning C Video play mode gt l Operating status play pause 00 00 05 00 00 50 Playback time recorded time Storage media Memory card Battery info remaining charge level All Play Option 4 00_0001 File name file number E Video Quality Video Resolution C Protect JANIOI2010 12 00AM Date Time K e The play related tab the volume control and the return tab appear briefly on the screen They reappear when you touch the screen anywhere e For warning indicators and m
107. rds in the SD 720x480 60p format e 60i indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 fields per second e 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second e Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate in response to the image being recorded e The available video recording time differs according to the video resolution you select page 31 Video Quality You can select the quality of the video to be recorded PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu mu tab gt Video Quality 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp J or Return ke4 tab e Super Fine 7 Records videos in super fine image quality e Fine Records videos in fine image quality e Normal Records videos in normal image quality 50 The higher the resolution is the shorter the available recording time On the other hand the lower the resolution the longer the available recording time Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meng tab gt Photo Resolution ane 2 Touch the desired submenu item V7 2660 1620 Y 3 To exit the menu touch the Exi
108. recording the recording fades in Out 1 When the recording is done it fades out In Out BM When you start or stop recording the recording fades in or fades out accordingly Recording a video with Fade effect Fade in With Fader set to In press the Recording start Fade In oo as 3 seconds stop button The recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound fade in Fade out With Fader set to Out press the Recording Fade Out SSS 3 seconds start stop button to stop recording The image and sound fade out the screen goes black and then the fe ee ae eS stops Fade in out With Fader set to In Out press the Recording start stop button The recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound fade in To stop recording press the Recording start stop button The image and sound fade out the screen goes black and then the recording stops K The camcorder automatically turns the Fader function off after it has been used once You must reset it each time you want to use it Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle It is useful to get close up images of flowers or insects etc PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Tele Macro Geto Maer 2 Touch the desired sub
109. rt Auto mode To set or adjust functions on your own release the Smart Auto mode first maintenan tonal information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Cautions when storing e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery and AC power adaptor Remove the memory card Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery 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 exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD screen Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the screen e To clean the lens Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Mold may form if the lens is left dirty If the lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour To prolong its service life do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena They are not malfunctions When you use the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up lf you leave the power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becom
110. sed here as an example 3 Touch the desired option e Adjust the setting values accordingly e To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab K e When using Menu or Quick menu items some menu items can not be used at the same time or may be grayed out For more information see Troubleshooting on page 112 e For easy understanding the menu setting procedures on this page are explained using the simplest methods Menu setting methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose 45 Using the menu Items MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode e For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table Recording menu items Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 49 Video Resolution 1080 60i 50 Video Quality Fine 50 Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51 Photo Sharpness Normal 51 White Balance Auto De Aperture Auto 53 Shutter Auto 54 EV O 55 Super C Nite Normal DO Back Light Off 56 Focus Auto or Anti Shake OlIS On 58 Digital Effect Off 59 Fader Off 60 Tele Macro Off 61 Cont Shot Off 62 Wind Cut Off 62 Digital Zoom Off 63 Self Timer Off 63 Quick View On 64 Guideline Off 65 46 Playback menu items a Video Photo ear KO Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single value E Items g g Play Option X X Play All 66 Highlight X
111. select the video or photo you want double click to play back e Playback starts and the controls appear Z Intelli studio supports the following file formats Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc e Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer Step 5 Sharing the videos photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Select the videos or photos you want to share 2 Click Share on the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears in the sharing window 3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube Fickr Facebook or another web site you want to use for your uploading management 4 Click Upload to start uploading flickr E e A pop up window appears asking for your ID and password 5 Enter your ID and the password to access e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment ra e For more information about using Intelli studio
112. t ra e Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared e Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest 113 Samsung authorized service center maintenan tonal information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power recharge and use your camcorder in any country region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device it must be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder For example an NTSC to PAL format converter TA The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung 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
113. t J or Return ke4 tab an e 2880x1620 47M Records in the 2880x1620 resolution e 1920x1080 E Records in the 1920x1080 resolution e The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select page 31 e Photos that are recorded on your camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support these photo sizes Photo Sharpness This function lets you create more sharper or softer image by processing the captured image when you take a photo PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Photo Sharpness re Pinko Shelf Ns 2 Touch the desired submenu item AEN a 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return ke4 tab 1n e Soft Smooths the edges of photo images Makes image softer e Normal AJ The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing e Sharp im Sharpens the edges in photo images further 51 val OIN White Balance Using the White Balance function you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting Daylight Fluorescent etc Based on your selection the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the whites and colors in your recording or photo look natural PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt
114. t value Page Card Info 74 File No Series 75 Time Zone Home 75 Date Time Set Eo on 76 Date Type JAN 01 2010 76 Time Type 12 Hr 76 Date Time Display Off TT LCD Brightness 18 77 Auto LCD Off On 78 Beep Sound On 79 Shutter Sound On 79 Auto Power Off 5 Min 80 Quick On STBY 5 Min 81 PC Software On 82 USB Connect Mass Storage 82 HDMI TV Out Auto 83 TV Connect Guide 83 TV Display On 84 Format 74 Default Set 84 Language English 85 Demo On 85 Anynet HDMI CEC On 86 IZ e Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice e The time type may change depending on the language you selected 74 system setting Card Info This function shows you the storage information of the memory card such as used memory space available memory space etc PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 28 1 Touch the Menu mewu gt Setting tab gt Card Info Sra e Used memory space available memory space and ERT recordable time appear Available space and recordable time An HDJ1080 60i depend on the video resolution you ve selected eo ae 2 To exit the menu touch the Return b4 tab Normal 390Min Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 28 oO m 1 Touch the Menu meng gt Setting tab gt Format 2 Touch
115. tect important recordings from accidental erasure The protected videos and photos can not be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 28 e Touch the Play 3j tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 40 1 Touch the HD Ymo SD Cso or Photo tab lene 7 em Sda FI e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails 2 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Protect gt touch the desired submenu item e lf you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e f you touch All Files you will see the message that eae corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 p p p 3 Touch the files you want to protect After you have selected all the files you want to protect touch the 0 tab Go to Step 4 a e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e lf you selected All On the c indicator appears on all files e lf you selected All Off the e indicator disappears from all protected files e f you selected Select Files the indicator appears on the files you selected for protection and disappears from the files you removed protection from Select Files Protects individual images Touch the images to protect from erasure The e indicator appears on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selecte
116. ted the current date time values are reset to the default values If this occurs you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery see below and then re set the current date and time eV Charging the internal rechargeable battery e The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery is attached e f you have not used the camcorder for about 2 weeks and you have not connected the AC power or the battery to it the internal battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language of the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting 4 tab 2 Touch the up 4 down k s tab until Language appears 3 Touch Language and then touch the desired OSD language 4 Touch the Exit J or Return k4 tab to complete the setting e The camcorder displays the menus and messages in the language you selected Supported languages English Portugu s Polski EAANVIKa SZ Nederlands e tina Srpski Fran ais Deutsch Svenska Suomi Slovensky Magyar Hrvatski YkpalHCbka Italiano Norsk Romana Pycckun Espanol Dansk Bpnrapcku FAX IZ e
117. too dark to distinguish his her features e The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast e The light sources are too bright e The subject is in front of a snowy background Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When you turn the camcorder on focus is always set to automatic You can also set the focus manually PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meng tab gt Focus 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp j or Return k4 tab Submenu items e Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it lets you concentrate on the creative side of your recording e Manual m7 You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable Touch 84 or co gt J tab to adjust the focus e Touch Point G3 To focus on a subject shown on the LCD screen simply touch the subject on the screen Focusing manually during recording Your camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity However the camcorder may not focus correctly depending on the recording conditions If it does not focus correctly use the manual focus mode To adjust the focus place and hold your finger on the lt for a nearer subject and on the co gt tab for a farther subject e The n
118. tors that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording playback status of your camcorder e The camcorder does not recognize touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time Touch one point at a time 26 first time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e The time zone Home screen appears displaying settings for Lisbon and London Greenwich Mean Time 2 Select your local area on the map by touching the left lt 4 or right 24 tab on the LCD screen and then press the o J tab e The Date Time Set screen appears i he Se Fir Min 3 Touch the date and time information and then change the setting EA values by using the up G3 or down G3 tabs o awa e 4 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then touch the 0 J tab e The message Date Time Set appears Date Time Set JANIO1 2010 12 00AM K e You can set the year up to 2037 based on the Home item e Set Date Time Display to On page 77 e Activating the icon moves the time forward by 1 hour eU Internal rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e lf the battery is deple
119. u items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e lf you selected All Files the camcorder deletes all the files in the storage media except for those that are protected e lf you selected Select Files the camcorder deletes the files you selected e Select Files Deletes individual images Touch the images you want to delete The indicator m is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected for deletion m or not selected Touch the 0 J tab All Files Deletes all images IN e Deleted images cannot be recovered e Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while deleting videos or photos recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data ra e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes e To protect important images from accidental erasure activate the image protection function in advance page 70 e You can not delete protected files Cancel the protect function first page 70 e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete images e The delete function does not work if the battery charge is insufficient We recommend you use the AC adapter to ensure the camera has continuous power when deleting 69 70 editing tes PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can pro
120. unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries e Amemory card is not included See page 29 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder e Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick start guide 11 12 getting to Know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front Left Lens Internal microphone Display button Power button SMART button TFT LCD screen Touch screen Q MENU button Zoom W T button Recording start stop button Internal speaker IN During a recording be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens Rear Right Top Bottom Zoom W T lever PHOTO button Recording start stop button Charging CHG indicator DC IN jack MODE button o N Jack cover DC IN Mode indicator e 8 Record mode Video Photo e Play mode USB HDMI AV Audio Video jack Hand strap hook Jack cover USB HDMI AV OPEN CLOSE switch Memory card slot Battery slot Battery release switch IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you ve selected Different indicators appear depending on the setting values PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in the record x 1 mode only e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 Record mode Center of the LCD screen Left of the LC
121. us are shown on the LCD screen and the TV screen as well B The thumbnail display and Demo screens are shown on the TV even if you set TV Display to Off S Default Set You can restore all menu settings to their factory default settings 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Default Set e A message appears asking for your confirmation K JE TV Connect Guide Connect Guides 2 Touch Yes if you want all the settings returned to the default e The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to their defau Its f Dark Sai 3 Set the date and time again page 26 K e Do not turn off the power while using this function e initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages page 27 v English bmi e AY Co Y Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily 1 Touch the Menu meny gt Setting amp tab gt Demo 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return h4 tab Submenu items e Off Disable the Demo function e On Enables the Demo function Using the Demo function The Demo mode is canceled in the followi
122. use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage media Release the Smart Auto You can not operate some functions manually when Smart Auto is activated Release the Smart Auto function Recovering Data Don t power off and keep card inside The file was not created normally Wait until data recovery is finished Never turn off the power or eject the memory card during recording 103 104 troublesnocting Recording Message Icon _ Informs that Action e Delete unnecessary files from the storage media e Back up files to your PC or another oe Nl of video E EEE E E ec media and delete unneeded be stored is 9 999 Cannot record video e Change to another card which has enough free space e Set File No to Reset e Format the storage media e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media e Back up files to your PC or another Oe S of photo l The number of photo files that o media and delete unneeded Cannot take a photo CAN SCO ea e Change to another card which has enough free space e Set File No to Reset e Format the storage media File number is full Poorana Nenumger nava E aen a reached the maximum number g ea Cannot record video Bina OCITO ECOG Remember to back up important Y l files before formatting File number is full poche MG Oe ae Eo Daa ane 5 reached the maximum number oa
123. uto focus Adjust the focus manually page 57 The lens is dusty on the surface Clean 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 flickers or changes color Image s color balance is not natural This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel SCENE to avoid or minimize this phenomenon page 49 The white balance is incorrect Set the proper White Balance page 52 A subject passing quickly through the frame appears distorted 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 a subject passing through a frame rapidly may appear to bend depending on the recording conditions 109 110 trouolesn a Playback on your camcorder Symptom Playback play pause function does not work Explanation Solution e mage files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder e Check memory card compatibility page 29 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size e Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size This is not an error Playback is interrupted unexpectedly e Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure Playback on other dev
124. video resolution Photo files e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 51 for the photo resolution r4 Do not modify the name of a video file recorded by the camcorder For proper playback the camcorder requires that files have their original folder and file names 101 102 troup N a 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 Problems may occur because of the following reasons Check the information and take corrective action Battery Message Icon Informs that Action l e Replace with a charged battery or Low Battery The battery is almost discharged connect the AC power adaptor e Check whether the battery is authentic If not change to an Check authenticity of g The battery can not pass authentic Samsung battery the battery authenticity check e We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Insert card There is no memory card inserted Insert a memory card in the memory card slot e Delete unnecessary files from the memory card e Back up files to a PC or another are aul There is not enough space to storage media and then delete record on the memory card unneede
125. w el lt 1 D Audio Video cable 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio Video cable e Turn on the camcorder and then connect an Audio Video cable If you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV 2 Set the TV s input or source selector to the input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input 3 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and then start to play back videos or photos pages 41 43 ra e Make sure you ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks The TV screen may not display the right video information if the camcorder is connected incorrectly e When connecting to a TV using the Audio Video cable match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks e Video input may appear green depending on the TV If this occurs connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the green jack of the TV e When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one type of cable the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority HDMI gt Audio Video composite output e This camcorder comes with the TV Connect Guide menu function If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don t have your user s manual you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder s screen page 8
126. x1080 Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 mt 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Wind Cut moe 2 Touch the desired submenu item 1A 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt j or Return ke4 tab e Off Disables the function e On Reduces wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low frequency sound with the wind noise Digital Zoom The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the optical zoom Digital Zoom can electronically magnify an image created by the optical lens up to 1000 times PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Digital Zoom 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return ke4 tab smy 00000 pomii O OH 4m ER Fy Submenu items Go e Off Disables Digital Zoom e On Enables higher digital Zoom magnification ra IN Y 3 The right side of the bar shows Z When you use the digital Zoom the camcorder processes the image the digital zooming zone The digitally more than in the optical Zoom mode As a result the image zooming zone appears when resolution may deteriorat
127. ximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery e Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery HD stands for high definition image quality and SD stands for standard image quality e The time is only for reference Times shown above are measured under Samsung s test conditions Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions e The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures Continuous Recording without zoom The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts The battery may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference if you use the record start stop the zoom and the play functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1 3 to 1 2 of the times listed above Using an AC power source We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors The connection is the same as that for battery charging page 18 About the battery Battery Properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient temperature below 50 F 10C may shorten its usage time and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put t
128. you close the LCD screen and then if idle for more than 20 minutes the camcorder turns off However if Auto Power Off 5 Min is set the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes e f you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in sleep mode the camcorder returns to the last active operation mode LCD screen is closed After 20 minutes lt Sleep mode gt lt Power off gt K e The power saving mode does not work in the following situations When the camcorder has a cable connection Audio Video cable Mini HDMI or USB etc While recording playing back or while running a slideshow When the LCD screen is opened e The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode However if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended time we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button when not using it 23 ration of th mcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Record mode 8 3 lt gt Play mode 6 e Each time the operation mode changes the respective mode indicator lights turn on e Touching the Play k tab in the record mode switches the operation mode to the play mode MODE button Mode indicators 8 Record mode To record videos or photos e Play mode To play videos or photos or edit them Z This camcorder provides one re

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