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Samsung HMX-F80BN hand-held camcorder

1. Protect 4 lf you selected All On the message corresponding to the selected option will appear Use the Control Left Right You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button deletion You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory 5 Ifyou selected All Off the message corresponding to the selected option will appear Use the Control Left Right e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button page 26 e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 Submenu items 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt gop OG Si Protect Select Files n protect the selected videos or photos from mon leletion 2 Select an option by pressing the All oft i Control Up Down button and an All On To protect all videos or photos hen press the Control OK All Off To cancel the protection for all videos or photos button 3 Ifyou selected Select Files image Protect ou 7jj You can also protect you recordings in the single view i 0 00 55 110 T p y g g humbnails will appear lex am e If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you Use the Control Up Down cannot set image protection page 31 Left
2. 1 Press the MENU button gt A stev 20min CI Control Left Right button gt Edep m m Settings gt Control Up Down _Settinss button Auto LCD Off gt menen z Control OK button Shutter Sound a EI exit 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down 3 stBy 220min Q button and then press the Edepe numm a ettings Control OK button E z Beep Sound TEOR 3 Press the MENU button to exit Shutter Sound the menu E exit Off To disable the function When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY On mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen i e When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any lt button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following case If the power cable Power adaptor USB cable is connected Other settings Beep Sound Shutter Sound When Beep Sound is on the camcorder sounds a beep when you You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you press a button press the PHOTO button on or off 1 Press the MENU button gt f3 stBy 220min CIO 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stey 22omin Co Control Left Right
3. CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE ceesceeeeeeeeeeeteeesneeeneeeeeees 21 Basic operation of the camcorder 24 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE c ccccecseeeeteees 24 SETTING THE DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME ceeeeee 25 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES cc0ceees 26 SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE 26 USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES cceeceesseeseeeeneeeeeeeeeeeteeeeaeees 29 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY sscsccssscecsssstitesseeeeeeiees ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN Base COIN eoori iaa ED RECORDING VIDEOS inae aa aeaa aaea ani eiee daei ESR RECORD TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORD MY CLIP FUNCTION RECORDING PHOT RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO ZOOMINGIN OUT seers eiaa eee diver e e USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON iscissi ganent Basic playbac CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS PLAYING BACK MY CUP USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION cccccccesssecsestseeteeeenees TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAY 30 30 31 ING 37 38 39 40 VIEWING PHOTOS ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK cccccessesessersseesteetesees Using t
4. Left Right button gt eer ae Smart BGM Option 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e To play back the selected background music with a video press the SMART BGM button when the video plays back To stop the background music press the SMART BGM button again Canon in D a a Cello Suite No 1 0 exit Play All last video a The Flea Waltz To play back The Flea Waltz Play One To play back the selected video only once a Canon in D To play back Canon in D Repeat All To play back all videos repeatedly eg Cello Suite No 1 To play back Cello Suite No 1 Nocturne To play back Nocturne Repeat One To play back the selected video repeatedly wn To play back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne Random randomly When you change a background music by pressing the MENU button while the video is playing back the video will be paused Press the Control OK button to play back the paused video again with the changed background music Advanced playback l Using external songs as background music Smart BGM II You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder M e Insert a memory card e Prepare external songs for background music To set external songs
5. 40 Basic recording ZOOMING IN OUT W Wide angle Sent D T Telephoto Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom 65x Intelli zoom and 130x digital zoom e Zoom magnification over 65x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 130x page 62 e To maintain sharp focus the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inches for telephoto e Optical zoom preserves image quality but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom e Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly If this occurs use Focus Manual page 58 To zoom in a e We recommend you use Anti Shake HDIS for handheld recording r when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power Or press the Control Up button on the LCD screen e If you zoom when recording the camcorder may record the sound e The distant subject is gradually magnified of the Zoom lever or Zoom button operating e When you use the zoom function you can decrease its speed by To zoom out Ww slowly moving the Zoom T W lever Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed
6. Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to fail to operate normally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio Interference from the camcorder could cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast E Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetic fields such as speakers
7. The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message corresponding to the selected option will appear Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Select Files To delete the selected videos or photos To delete all videos or photos except for the All Files protected files e Deleted images cannot be recovered e Do not remove the power adaptor or memory card while deleting files otherwise the storage media may be damaged Z e You can also delete your recordings in the single view z e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate image protection page 72 e Protected images cannot be deleted To delete a protected image cancel the protect function first page 72 e If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you cannot delete e You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased page 79 e The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufficient We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid power loss while deleting Advanced playback Delete My Clip You can delete the tag from a video tagged as My Clip M e Press the MODE button to select the playba
8. button To display the thumbnails of files in the order in which the files were recorded To sort the thumbnails of recorded files by the date Date i when the files were recorded Normal i el Normal Date Norma mf pate 0 00 55 40 JAN 01 2012 1 10 EES photo ejMove Play lt lt lt FE Photo Date iPlay 0 10 31 This function is available in the thumbnail view only 67 68 Advanced playback PlayOption You can set a specific playback style according to your preference M e Press the MODE button to select the playback J mode page 26 e Select the video thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Norma om Control Left Right button gt om s o bu amp c A g ayOption PlayOption TA AN Play One EN 2 Select the desired submenu item Repeta J with the Control Up Down E exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu To play back from the selected video to the Smart BGM Option You can play back a video with background music by selecting the desired background e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e This function is available in the video single view only 1 Press MENU button gt Control 0 00 01 0 00 06 a i
9. 3 stay 220min amp 0 Control Left Right button gt stab 3 a me a 2 Press the Control OK button I exit 3 Press the Control Left Right Ara Sa button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD eS screen e EV values 2 0 1 6 1 3 eV 1 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 6 i 9999 i HD 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 4 Confirm your selection by pressing the Control OK butto e The camcorder will apply the exposure value setting and indicator 4 and setting value appear n the e To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually select 0 in Step 3 Understanding EV Exposure Value Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic media 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 Brighter Goo e You can also set EV with the shortcut menu page 27 57 58 Advanced recording C Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors Select the recording En mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stBy 220min O Control Left Right button gt cal lt iaub 83 Q C Nite a y On ja 2
10. 52 66 e During recording some button operations are unavailable MODE button MENU button etc e Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the op front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked e Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording unction to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 76 e You cannot use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock 1 Press the Recording start stop EA IL 00124 2min CTO e Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone button 0005 HD sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise The increasing The recording indicator microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises g di during zooming the sound of the zoom mechanism etc appears and recording starts e When you record indoors or in the dark places ISO sensitivity is i automatically adjusted It can make interference effects on images 2 Press the Recording pause 1 resume Eso and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places resume button correctly We recommend you to use professional camcorders like a e The recording pauses and the indicator Il appears infrared camcorder
11. 9 160 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 1600x1200 4 3 1 520 3 030 6 110 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 800x600 4 3 2 990 5 970 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 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 Z The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject The higher the resolution the more memory is used Lower resolution increases the recording time but the image quality may suffer he bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image ccordingly the recording time may vary Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings A memory card that is used to store a video can have un writable areas which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes The maximum video file size is 1 8GB When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9 999 respectively Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be recorded when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 gt a 33 34 Getting ready to start
12. E New mts E Newacncenta E Newsneamts Ta e The camcorder can recognize the external songs converted by the Intelli studio program only e The file formats of external songs to be converted by the Intelli studio program are mp3 and m4a formats e External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card e If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory card you can use them as Smart BGM 69 70 Advanced playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt Sub f peer secre All Files 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and CD exit then press the Control OK button 3 If you selected Select Files image thumbnails will appear Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the photo or video you want to delete Delete oO it 0 00 55 110 di SS TEU delete S Move E cancel Press the Control OK button to mark images for deletion The garbage can icon iil appears on the photo or video Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to delete Press the MENU button to delete the photos and videos you selected
13. MENU button to exit While you are using certain menu items some other menu items cannot be used at the same time or may be grayed out For more information see Troubleshooting on page 100 e For easy understanding the menu setting procedures in the example above are explained using the simplest methods Menu setting methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose e You can also access the shortcut menu using the Control OK button page 27 49 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode e For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table l Recording menu items l Playback menu items Accessible X Not accessible playback playback iSCENE Auto 52 made inode Default value Page Si Video Resolution 1280X720 30p 53 Q m Thumbnail Vien Photo Resolution 1696x954 16 9 54 npn brail J J Normal 67 White Balance Auto 54 age view Face Detection Off 56 PlayOption e x Play All 68 EV 57 z Smart BGM Option C Nite 58 Single view only e x The Flea Waltz 68 A re wo 2 Delete e z 70 Anti Shake HDIS Off 60 Digital Special Effect Off 61 Delete My Clip a 7 Zoom Type Optical Zoom 62 Protect J J 72 Gont Shot ou 68 Slide Show x 73 Time Lapse REC Off 64 File Info J J 73 Guideline Off 66 Settings a 74 Settings
14. Up Down Left Right OK button Playback Pause Stop 1 Playback and pause alternate 0 00 00 0 0055 C0 when you press the Control OK button during playback Pp Use the Zoom lever to stop playback and return to the EII Thumbnail View 100 0001 thumbnail view Search playback 1 During playback press and hold mw 0 00 000 0055 C the Control Left Right button a HD for reverse search forward search Pressing the Control Left Right button to repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction 100 0001 e RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 e FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 To resume normal playback press the Control OK button Skip playback During playback press the Control Right button to locate the start point of the next file Pressing the Control Right button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction During playback press the Control Left button to locate the start point of the current file Pressing the Control Left button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction Press the Control Left button within 3 seconds from the start point of the current file to skip back to the previous file Jt adjust the volume during video playback Press the Control Up Down button to increase or decrease the volume a HD Z e 0 00 00 0 00 55 g
15. amp gt You can hear the recorded sound COR from the internal speaker z The level can be set anywhere p between 0 and 10 Thumbnail View 100 0001 amp gt Ir 0 00 00 0 00 55 g HD 100 0001 If you close the LCD screen during playback you may not hear the sound from the speaker e You can hear the recorded sound only when the playback is at normal speed e When playing back the My Clip tags the search playback function does not operate Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip from a video 1 Select the video thumbnail view Gian a 0 00 55 5 10 2 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the video k tagged as My Clip and then q E Photo fi Mowe My Clip Play press the PHOTO button e The camcorder plays back the tagged scenes sequentially Fh gas te 3 To stop playback and return to the KG thumbnail view use the Zoom lever EZ Thumbnail View 100 0005 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can enjoy music during video playback If the original sound in the video is big the background music will be decreased naturally On the other hand if the original sound in the video is small the background music will be increased naturally This function works only in the video playback mode page 26 Select the desired
16. and large motors Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording Only plug the power 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 the power completely Turning off the power button on the product does not completely D Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Q iani Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction risk of fire electric shock or damages caused by using unauthorized accessories N Contents Important safety INStUCTIONS oo i Before reading this user manual eee 2 SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 2 Dally MOMMA srne 4 QUICK STAN QUIGG sinoni ririn Enan 10 Getting to Know the camcorder s 13 WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ssssssssssnien 13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ssssssssssssssssssssssnnneesesseeeeeeecessnssnin 14 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ssecscssccceseeceesnsseen 16 E SEEE o E A 19 INSERTING EJECTING THE BATTERY 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY
17. display Off To cancel the guideline function ree neg a mode by pressing the MODE Cross Use when focusing a subject in the center Ez Use when recording a subject in a _ Grid horizontal or vertical composition or EEE 1 Press the MENU button gt S sev zomin CO shooting with the tele macro function Control Left Right button gt q Sa hae Positioning subjects within the Safety ideli Guideline Safety Zone Zone rectangle ensures they will be Guideline v Off recorded Cross 2 Select the desired submenu item ria with the Control Up Down ext e Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a button and then press the balanced composition p Control OK button e Guidelines are not recorded 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Advanced playback Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal og Control Left Right button gt Oidirs e Thumbnail View Option ce eee Date 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down CD exit button and then press the Control OK
18. 4 3 gp with the Control Up Down CEM exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 1280x720 30p Records in 1280x720 30p resolution HD 720x480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution sD 16 9 with 16 9 aspect ratio i Records in 720x480 60p resolution 720x480 60p 4 3 with 4 3 aspect ratio sD r 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the image being recorded High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select the higher resolution there is less space to record videos in the memory The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 33 53 54 Advanced recording Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded Select the recording e O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stay 20min GO Control Left Right button gt adapo B i e Photo Resolution wa Z 1696X954 16 9 Ea 2 Select the desired submenu item Jagoran Gd with the Control Up Down EI exit button and then press
19. However you cannot use the Zoom Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle T W button on the display to adjust the zoom speed Or press the Control Down button on the LCD screen e When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720 30p the Intelli Zoom e The subject gets smaller and further away function does not operate e The smallest zoom ratio is the subject s original size in the zoom out Basic recording USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark Press the Back light a button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The subject is against a snowy background The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features lt Backlight off gt lt Backlight on gt 41 Basic playoack CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE e You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the MODE button e The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view e The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based
20. J J 74 50 Using the menu items Accessible l Setting menu items X Not accessible Recording Playback mode Thumbnail view Playback mode Single view Default values Page Storage Info e e J 74 File No e e e e e Series 74 Date Time Set e e e e e 75 Date Time Display e e e e e Off 75 LCD Brightness J e e e Normal 76 Auto LCD Off e o e J e On 76 Beep Sound e J J e On 77 Shutter Sound e e e e On 77 Auto Power Off e e e J e 5 Min 78 PC Software e e e On 78 Format J e e e 79 Default Set e J x x 79 Language e e e e e English 79 e Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu These items are grayed out You cannot select the gray menu items e In general functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods while their detailed options may be different Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery 52 Advanced recording iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt iSCENE 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Co
21. Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects e Select the recording iB mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 e To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you must set the recording interval between frames Interval using the menu 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stay 20min IO Control Left Right button gt Ope 6 amp a Time Lapse REC On 1 Sec 2 Press the Control Up Down ves button to select On then press the gaan Control OK button e The recording interval and total 3 stBy 220Min Debs 8 o a Time Lapse REC l recording time items appear a EJ sec 24 Hr kd 3 Set the desired recording interval a Sec with Control Up Down button 48 Min move Mok I exit 4 Move to the next setting Hr by pressing the Control Left Right button and then set the desired total recording time in the same way 5 Press the Control OK button to finish the setting and then press the MENU button to exit the menu 6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button e The Time Lapse REC starts e Depending on the sele
22. Right button to move to A pte i or video you want to iet Bun Borei Press the Control OK button to mark images for protection The key icon a appears on the photo or video Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to protect Press the MENU button to protect the photos and videos you selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Advanced playback Slide Show File Info You can enjoy a slide show with various effects You can see the image information for all images M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 page 26 e Select the photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normai om 1 Press the MENU button gt BI Normal am Control Left Right button gt sada bo Be ti amp Control Left Right button japi A e File Info Control OK button Slide Show The file selection screen Interval 1800 appears 2 Select an option by pressing the pee os Ten haa P Soa sae and e 2 Select the desired video or photo nae as e Control OK a by pressing the Control Up Fite into ai i Down Left Right button and sonnets 3 Press the MENU butt
23. STORAGE DEVICE c cccccceteeees Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS cccccssssssssssseececsssstteesseeecessstieess Maintenance amp additional information 101 MAINTENANGE oi usri raaraa eS a dhetescunh Ea aan EEA EEEN ASEE 101 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD cc000essceeeeeeeeeeenens 102 IGEOSSARY PENERE OII AE OEE oaths Oecd bchdede escent NEN 103 DE Cll SHOW ta sy aaacasumaiadsvoresataonttacha aaiaataty 104 o Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information STEP 1 Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 19 2 Charge the battery fully page 20 3 Insert a memory card page 30 10 STEP 2 Record videos and photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power 5 button to turn on the camcorder e Set the Lens cover open close switch to open page 15 2 To record videos press the Recording start stop button or to record photos press the PHOTO button pages 35 38 Recording start stop button Recording start stop button Quick start guide STEP 3 Play back videos or photos Viewing on a TV You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on a connected TV Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen pages 80 82 You can find recordings quickly by using
24. as background music You should convert your songs to a compatible format using the Intelli studio program built in your camcorder to be recognized by the camcorder 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the Intelli studio program page 85 2 Click Tool on the Intelli studio screen gt Sending song for Smart BGM Copy to PC Register to Contents Manager Delete All Registered Files Add View GPS Information Sending song for Smart Eat Set as the background imag 3 Click Browse on the Smart BGM screen to select the desired song 4 Change the song s name to be Smari OGM recognized by the camcorder and then click Send gt Yes i e The song is converted to the eres feel m4a file and transferred into the mpor sons as mia memory card in the camcorder p Songs to be s NewBaMII 5 When the transferring finishes click E OK w Visena w cise e You can save up to 5 converted songs into the memory card in the camcorder 6 The song saved into the memory n owoov00008 E card appears on the Smart BGM Sgp ss a Option menu in video playback Smart BGM Option mode page 68 Nocturne ay NewBGM1 1 Random x lt I Exit To delete the external songs in the memory card You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card Select BAM a dee
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26. is set e To continue capturing wait until the current photo is completely saved on the storage media Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data e This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it e The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution page 33 Audio is not recorded when you take photos For the on screen display information see pages 16 18 e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 76 For various functions available during recording see pages 52 66 Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO User friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically providing beginners with the best performance 1 Press the SMART AUTO button f9 stey 220min GOO e The SMART AUTO 89 and me ua Anti Shake HDIS 9 icons V q appear on the screen at the same time 2 Adjust the subject on the LCD screen e The camcorder automatically detects the scene Landscape etc and a
27. is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or P
28. light When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu page 27 Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom manual focusing will not focus with accuracy Before focusing manually check if the Digital Zoom is turned off page 62 59 Advanced recording Anti Shake HDIS Use the Anti Shake HDIS function to compensate for unstable e When recording while using the zoom extensively images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder e When recording a close up picture of a small object e When recording while walking or in a moving car Use the Anti Shake function in the following cases Select the recording sai J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt stev zomin Control Left Right button gt REEN TEA Anti Shake HDIS e On w 2 Select the desired submenu item TA der automatically activates the Anti Shake HDIS y a e e camcorder automatically activates the Anti Shakel AS l i EN exit F function in the Smart Auto mode Cont y I OK b M e Gross camcorder shake may not
29. not supported by your camcorder Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Your computer does not recognize an SDXC memory card e SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card e SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system Ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device 95 96 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Make sure the memory card is inserted and write protect tab is set to unlock The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recor
30. of recordable photos SDHC memory card capacity e The settings of functions marked with do not se White Balance remain when the camcorder turns off Ros e For enhanced performance the display ple Manual focus indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice 1 4 60 C Nite e The total number of recordable photos is based FP on the available space on the storage media 0 3 EV Exposure Value e The maximum number the photo counter can z display is 9 999 w rT Zoom optical zoom intelli zoom w r digital zoom Gip Digital Special Effect JAN 01 2012 12 00AM Date Time Display Getting to know the camcorder e The On Screen Display OSD below appears in the video playback mode only e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 J Video playback mode Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen P nacar Meaning amp Video playback mode g Storage media memory card Center of the LCD screen 0 00 55 Recorded time 4 10 Current video total number of recorded videos Battery info remaining battery level Ca Protect a ESERIES Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning umnega Button guide Error file Scroll bar Pi My Clip Top of the LCD screen P ecan Meaning Video playback mode gt I1 lt 44 PP Playback
31. on the standby mode you used the last time However you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the Zoom lever QJ Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures lt Going to the standby mode after recording a video gt 3 sTey 220mi O 9999 l HD lt Video playback mode gt norma Om i 0 00 55 110 E Photo fejmove Play lt Going to the standby mode after taking a photo gt 9 sTey 220Min 9999 u HD lt Photo playback mode gt Normal Om LA a 1 Tl El movie jmove E Pay Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view find your desired video quickly and play back directly e Insert a memory card page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e This function works only in the video playback mode page 26 1 Select the video thumbnail view Normal Om e You can easily switch between E a um video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever e The playback time of the selected file and the thumbnail Pe EZ Photo fi Move My Clip Play showing the video playback will appear on the screen Use the Control Up Do
32. recording ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged 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 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens e You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backwards 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 T e When the LCD screen is rotated by 150 180 the left and right is sides of the subject are shown in reverse which produces a horizontally flipped image e Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e To adjust the LCD brightness see page 76 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the desired resolution before recording page 53 e Insert amemory card page 30 e Open the Lens cover by using the Lens cover open close switch page 15 e Press the Power 5 button to turn on the camcorder e Select the recording e mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 This camcorder features two Recor
33. 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 When dubbing finishes stop the recording device and then your camcorder 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 To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality use the built in software of your camcorder and then copy the video to your computer page 85 e Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e To record the date time display it on the LCD screen page 75 83 Using with a windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS f system Requirements COMPUTER Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli studio 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 Os Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista or Windows 7 l Main Functions Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended s i ys i i AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is e Intelli studio editing software s main functions H x CPU recommended B Playing back recorded videos or photos Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X
34. the thumbnail view 1 Press the MODE button to select the playback J mode STEP 4 Save recorded videos photos Using the Intelli studio program built in to your camcorder you can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the videos and photos with your friends and family For details see pages 85 88 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the Zoom lever 3 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select a desired video or photo and then press the Control OK button normai g E 0 00 55 110 iA E Photo RJMove Play Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli studio program by 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 2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli studio program e You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face Date Location etc Contents Manager Saved files into your PC Dss aawo Folders directory on your PC 12 3 Double click the file you would like to play back Sharing videos photos on Web sites Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click Click the Share Upload
35. time Date To display the current date JAN 01 2012 Time To display the current time 12 00AM i To display the current date and JAN 01 2012 Date amp Time tme 12 00AM When the internal battery is depleted the date time will read JAN 01 2012 12 00AM 75 Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt LCD Brightness gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items 9 stBy 220Min je Settings Date Time Set Date Time Display D Brightne i I exit 9 stey 220min age Settings Date Time Set Date Time Display CD exit Normal Bright f items Use Normal Standard brightness Bright Brightens the LCD screen E e f the surrounding is too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded e Abrighter LCD screen consumes more power Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes
36. to view the area g c You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function you want on the magnified photo Vv 4 To cancel use the Zoom lever EI exit 100 0001 e Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified e While you are using the playback zoom you cannot select other images 1 Select the photo you want to magnify page 47 410 g GIE 2 Adjust the magnification with the Control OK button e The screen is framed and the EE Thumbnail view wot image is magnified starting from the center of the image e You can zoom in from x1 3 to x2 0 48 Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button When you access and use other menu items use these examples as guides Press the MODE button to select the recording sii KOJ mode page 26 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen appears 2 Press the Control Left Right button to select Video Resolution The Video Resolution function is used here as an example 9 stay 220min CO A ga Gal vion fF Video Resolution 7 1280X720 30p He 720X480 60p 16 9 SD 720X480 60p 4 3 sD Exit Press the Control Up Down button to select the desired submenu item and then press the Control OK button When you finish making settings press the
37. when recording at night To continue the recording press the Recording pause e An image can be shaken when the Anti Shake HDIS function is resume button enabled if the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a place Release the Anti Shake HDIS function when the camcorder is If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when mounted on a tripod recording is paused the camcorder will connect to the PC after it saves the video it has recorded up to the pause e If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause mode the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the video it has recorded Basic recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT Understanding My Clip function MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTION What is My Clip function You can tag good scenes while recording 4 ran t and enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip from a long video k T e ome t Captured photos are saved on the photo thumbnail view he camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes The My Clip function can work by pressing the PHOTO button During a video recording You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip from a video page 45 Ta e The camcorder can tag up to 5 as My Clip and capture up to 5 1 Press the Recording start stop button lt photos while recording a video e The camcorder tags the scene recorded between before 3 se
38. you set the corresponding function Ex 720X480 60p 16 9 Video Resolution Submenu item page 53 On screen Item 3 ptm se display 720X480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution 16 9 with 16 9 aspect ratio If you set 720X480 60p 16 9 the corresponding icon SD will appear on the screen Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual Scene refers to the point where you press the Recording start stop button to start recording until you press again to stop recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning l Before using this camcorder e This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 AVC format e You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder e Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e 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 e Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recordin
39. zoon Button guide CB Photo Resolution 100 0001 File name file number Getting started INSERTING EJECTING THE BATTERY Jt insert the battery Jt eject the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks 1 Gently push the Battery release BATT switch in the direction e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you shown in the figure to eject the battery when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 2 Push down and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in the figure Use only Samsung approved batteries Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder 19 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Insert the battery into the camcorder page 19 You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor 2 Open the jack cover of the camcorder 3 Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor e The CHG charge indicator lights up and charging starts to charge the battery If you use any other power adapter for the j camcorder it will not work properly or the battery may not be When the battery is fu
40. 2 Dual Editing recorded videos or photos Core 2 6GHz or higher is recommended Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube RANI TGB or higher is recommended Flickr or Facebook etc e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher the storage media into your computer ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color ADD Diss recommended oxo OY USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher Recommended WETONE 6MB s Class 6 or above T e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even is on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally e Ona slower than recommended computer video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly e If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher e We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the videos e To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC e Intelli studio is not Mac OS compliant 84 e The programs may not work properly on 64 bit editions of Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Using with a windows computer USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Intelli studio is a built in program that allows you to play back and edit files You ca
41. J Adjusting the focus manually This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close up to infinity However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control Up Down 3 stay 220min button to select Manual 9999 E HD e The manual focus adjustment 20e indicator appears Marval 2 Press the Control Left Right button to select the desired indicator to adjust focus and then press the Control OK button e The manual focus setting will be applied and the fu indicator appears Focusing on a nearer or farther subject To focus on a nearer subject press the Control Left button To focus on a further subject press the Control Right button e The nearer or further icon 4 9 appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end e The adjusted value is applied right after you press the Control Left Right button to adjust the focus lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject QJ PEE of the Manual focus mode When the subject is dark When the background is too bright When you view the subject through a window that is stained or wet When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence Walls atmosphere and other low contrast subject When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong
42. R CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded o 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 O 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 he lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding o conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection o grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below Important safety instructions 21 22 23 24 25 26 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
43. Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down E exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items On screen display Off To disable the function To record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to 1 60 or 1 30 On e When you use C Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect In addition the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen This is not a defect e When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720 30p the C Nite function does not operate Focus When you turn the camcorder on focus is always set to automatic You can also set the focus manually Select the recording aa mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt stBY 220min CIO Control Left Right button gt OMe Sea Focus 2 Select the desired submenu item i i with the Control Up Down exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu In most situations it is better to use the automatic Auto focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording To focus manually Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make EMEy automatic focusing difficult or unreliable Manual Advanced recording
44. USER MIANUAL MX F80 MX Digital Camcorder www samsung com register BN F800 BN MX F80SN MX F800SN For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds Recommended Memory Card 6MB s Class 6 or above Important safety instructions 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 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 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 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufactur
45. a inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu e The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder s system files occupy a part of the capacity File No The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded 1 Press the MENU button gt A STBY 220Min QI Control Left Right button mob gt Settings gt Control Up Sewtings Storage Info Down button gt File No gt Control OK button Date Time Set 0 exit 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down M ste zomin i Bdge gt Goi m m Settings Storage Info Fieno Reset B Date Time Set W exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 To exit the menu press the MENU button Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a different memory card formatted the card or deleted all files The file number is reset only when a new folder is created Series Reset Resets the file number to 0001 When you set File No to Series each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer Other settings Date Time Set By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of a recording during playback 1 Press the MENU butt
46. an Audio Video cable for the composite output 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 Start to play back images page 42 Q Stereo Type Mono Type VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO PE en a ee Yi White ellow Yellow Red White When you connect the camcorder to a TV the LCD screen of the camcorder turns off automatically Make sure you ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks The TV screen may not display the right image information if connected incorrectly Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source When connecting to a TV using the Audio Video cable match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks 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 If 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 When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the A
47. approx 160 min Playback time approx 200 min approx 400 min Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery your usage and conditions We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function Continuous Recording without zoom Charging time Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures Using an AC power source The time is only for reference Times shown above are measured under Samsung s test conditions Your times may differ depending on The continuous recording time shows the available recording time We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the when you record without using any other function after recording camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing starts back the camcorder indoors The connection is the same as that for The battery may discharge 1 5 times faster than this reference if you battery charging page 20 use the record start stop the zoom and the playback functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 60 of the times listed above the battery prolonged e The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in e Depending on your PC specifications the charging time can be G
48. aptor to an outlet with protective grounding e Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any 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 power adaptor into a 240V AC outlet be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE l About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting pages 91 100 This User Manual covers models HMX F80 and HMX F800 e llustrations of model HMX F80 are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice e Before use read Safety information carefully and then use the product properly e Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the user manual e In this manual a memory card card means a SD SDHC or SDXC e In this user manual s function description tables the icon shown in the on screen display column will appear on the screen when
49. ars move Hok 2 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control Up Down Left Right button 3 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the Control OK button T e The year can be set up to 2037 e Set Date Time Display to On page 75 e After setting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Internal rechargeable battery Charging the internal rechargeable battery Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off Once this battery is depleted the current date time values are all reset to defaults and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery The date time must be set again The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attach the battery for about 48 hours the internal battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the internal battery by connecting to the supplied USB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours 26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Recording mode si e Playback mode e Each time the operation mode changes t
50. b indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
51. be entirely corrected even if Anti Control OK button Shake HDIS is On Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands 3 Press the MENU button to exdtthe men e When this function is On the actual movement of the subject and ri U X u the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different e When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is On after images may stand out In this case Submenu Items we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning Anti Shake HDIS to Off Off To disable the function To enable the Anti Shake HDIS function to compensate for shaking movements ah On Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look Select the recording si J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Digital Special Effect 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 9 stey dsla NM Digital Special Effect v Off Bik amp Wht Sepia Exit 220Min QI 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Examples of 7 digital effect options Off Disables the function Blk amp Wht amp amp This mode changes the image into black and white Sepia 3 This mode gives images a reddi
52. button gt _ mam Control Left Right button gt ade Pa mia Settings gt Control Up Down areicoon Settings gt Control Up Down as a button gt Beep Sound gt Boopsound o button gt Shutter Sound gt EUR a Control OK button Shutter Sound Control OK button re Exit Exit 2 Select the desired submenu item 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down amp stay coment 0 with the Control Up Down A stey zomin CO button and then press the a button and then press the asek amame Control OK button Auto LeDon og Control OK button AutoLcdon oy l Beep Sound 1 3 Press the MENU button to exit Sater seu a 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Exit the menu E exit Off Disables the function To turn the shutter sound on It will sound when you press the On TO butt On To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button PHOTO button The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following cases During recording and playback Pause while recording When the camcorder has a cable connection AV cable micro HDMI cable etc 78 Other settings Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Contro
53. can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in 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 27 28 29 30 a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged 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 requir
54. ck mode page 26 e Select the video thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt irb ade ee Delete My Clip All Files 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and I exit then press the Control OK button 3 If you selected Select Files image f petete my ciip om thumbnails will appear m soas ing ha ka Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the video tagged as My Clip E CET delete move E Cancel Press the Control OK button The garbage can icon i appears on the video apea Steps and for each video tagged as My Clip ge Press the MENU button to delete all tags from the videos you selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message corresponding to the selected option will appear Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Select Files To delete the My Clip tags from the selected videos All Files To delete the My Clip tags from all videos Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered You can also delete the My Clip tags from the videos in the single view 71 72 Advanced playback
55. ck smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC 99 100 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable e The Audio Video cable is not con Explanation Solution nected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jacks i e to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder page 83 General operations e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged page 25 The date and time are incorrect Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer e Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Menu items are grayed out e You cannot select grayed items if items in the menu displays gray If you have not inserted a memory card in the camcorder all functions that require a memory card Storage Info Format etc are dimmed in the menu and you cannot select them Insert a memory to set the functions Anti Shake HDIS Face Detection Back light Because of the following settings Digital Special Effect C Nite Intelli Zoom Video Resolution 1280x720 30p Maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE e To clean the lens U
56. conds e The recording indicator appears and recording starts and after 5 seconds when pressing the PHOTO button while recording 2 Press the PHOTO button every amp pe zomin C e Photos are captured in the video recording resolution great moment while recording P Pe 0005 HD H hie lapse recording ae sala does Er oO es e You can also tag any scenes of a video by pressing the e The camcorder tags the scenes A button during a video playback page 46 as My Clip and captures e The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during photos at the same time video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording successfully 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again 37 38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording page 54 1 e Insert a memory card page 30 e Open the Lens cover by using the Lens cover open close switch page 15 e Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Select the recording mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 Select a subject to record e Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for capturing e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 40 2 Adjust the subject at the center of p gt eas the LCD screen P i 3 Fully press the PHOTO button e The shutter sound is heard when Shutter Sound On
57. corder Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use Store the battery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 59 F 77 F 15 C 25 C recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly 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 and operating and environmental conditions 23 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power 5 button to turn on the camcorder e Set the Lens cover open close switch to open 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power h button Power 5 button The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered lt on If a warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 91 93 and take corrective action When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the Date Time Set screen appears at start up 24 Set th
58. cted total recording time and recording interval image frames are captured by each scene Off To disable the function e Interval Sec To set the time interval between image captures 1 gt 3 5 10 15 gt 30 Seconds e REC Limit Hr To set the total time of recording 24 gt 48 gt 72 gt Hours 5 During Time Lapse recording the C Nite function does not work Advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video For example the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations Blooming flowers Abird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky Time for recording on the storage media a video of the Time Lapse Recording 0 00 00 0 00 55 Ba oi 0 00 10 0 00 55 we am oH 0 00 20 0 00 55 im HD ALL HD ALL p HD 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 to 6 on the previous page According to the video resolution 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save is one second the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording For exa
59. cus using Focus Manual page 58 White thick paper 3 Press the Control OK button e The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject s tint will differ affecting the subject s white balance Use this function to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result e When you set white balance manually the object you frame must be white Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value e The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again e During normal outdoor recording setting to Auto may provide better results e Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting e Reset the white balance if light conditions change 55 56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognizes face like shapes and adjusts focus color and exposure automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected Select the recording si J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 9 stBY 220min Control Left Right button gt fide 2 Face Detectio
60. d 15 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 20 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 POWE
61. d by an E Se ee sca Autorun virus Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest 3 Connect the camcorder to the weal PC with the USB cable page 85 e The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears Always do the selected action on the PC s screen after a moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK Photos Videos System folder Setting folder 89 Using with a windows computer l Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for the storage media is as follows a e Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may 3 gt i mise not be playable 2 E LEJ voeo I 100VIDEO HDV 0002 MP4 Videos H 264 ne i e HD quality videos have an HDV_ MP4 name format LEJ pcm e SD quality videos have an SDV_ MP4 name format peer e The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file f Sauipe ea is created e Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder A new folder is created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9 999 e The folder names are given in the following order 100VIDEO 101VIDEO etc The maximum number of folders is 999 e The camcorder can create a maximum of 9 999 files in a storage Video files media l File format e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MPZ Photos e Refer to page 53 for video r
62. ding which can lead to a shorter available recording time The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files to your PC and then format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you frequently record or delete files the performance of the storage media will deteriorate In this case reformat the storage media If you use a memory card with a low writing speed the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight During recording the date time does not appear Set Date Time Display to on page 75 The beep sound is not heard Set the Beep Sound to On The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos When the Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder the beep sound will automatically turn off 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 On
63. ding start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD screen Select the one that works best for you Select a subject to record FA 0 00 00 j220min C e Adjust the LCD screen to the m na best angle for recording e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 40 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again A e f power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded e Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card error e Note that damaged data cannot be recovered e Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media 35 Basic recording e For on screen information display see pages 16 18 RECORDI NG PAUSE RESU M E e For approximate recording times see page 33 e Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a unnecessary battery power consumption video With this function you can record separate scenes as a single e For various functions available when you record videos see pages video
64. djusts the camcorder settings accordingly e The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Appears when recording a night scene Appears when recording with a very bright background Appears when recording indoors Appears when recording a close up Appears when recording a landscape Appears when recording a portrait fee epDp os Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night 3 Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO button pages 35 38 4 To cancel the SMART AUTO mode press the SMART AUTO button again e The SMART AUTO t and Anti Shake HDIS s icons disappear from the screen e When there is no detected scene the icon MA8 appears e The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face depending on the position of the face or brightness e Depending on conditions such as lighting shaking of the camcorder or distance to the subject the camcorder may detect the image you see on the LCD screen as a different scene type each time you apply SMART AUTO e The Portrait and Night portrait modes can work when the Face Detection is set to On only page 56 e Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation MENU button Control OK button etc Most settings are automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode To set or adjust functions on your own release the SMART AUTO mode first 39 e SMART AUTO must be set before recording
65. e date and time page 25 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption l Sleep mode The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed 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 If you open the LCD screen during sleep mode the sleep mode ends and the camcorder returns to the last operation mode used After 20 minutes LCD screen is closed lt Sleep mode gt lt Power off gt The power saving mode does not work in the following situations While recording playing back or displaying a slide show 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 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time 1 Open the LCD screen and press Date Time Set Um the Power button to turn on the camcorder Fon Day Year Hr Min e The Date Time Set screen ESN 2012 12 00 am appe
66. e extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to 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 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 Important 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 E 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
67. e media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device 93 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center Power Symptom Explanation Solution The battery may not be installed on your camcorder Insert a battery into the camcorder The inserted battery may be discharged Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one If you use a power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The camcorder does not turn on e f no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off The power automatically turns off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off e Use the power adaptor e Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the POE CANDO De fumed Of camcorder before turning it on e The temperature is too low The battery is quickly discharged e The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery e The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images e This can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9
68. emory card had been formatted by a PC or other device using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble with recording and or playback Samsung is not responsible for damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or with data saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered 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 who might swallow it The camcorder supports SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards The data storage speed of cards may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write speed memory card for recording vid
69. eo files that b e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files full h e die So SOMOS MAL CAN DS i Change to another card which has enough free space Cannot record video SIORO Sie e Set File No to Reset e Format the storage media e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media The number of photo files is e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files full si ardent photo Tiles that cambe e Change to another card which has enough free space Cannot take a photo Sei e Set File No to Reset e Format the storage media Troubleshooting Recording File number is full Cannot record video Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before formatting File number is full Cannot take a photo Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before formatting Check the lens cover Lens cover is closed Open the lens cover Playback Read Error Some problems occurred when reading data from storage media Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage device Corrupted file This file cannot be read Format the storag
70. eo 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 on a low speed card the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 53 The higher the video resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses 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 Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY l Recordable time available for video Storage media capacity ae G8 208 408 sce 1608 zeb eren 1280X720 30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480 60p 16 9 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480 60p 4 3 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 Unit Approximate minutes of recording l Recordable number of photos ce 200 seB eas 1068 3208 oac 1696x954 16 9 1 650 3 290 6 630 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 Resolution 1280x720 16 9 2 270 4 550
71. er s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 fromtip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Important safety instructions 14 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 droppe
72. esolution e As with video clip files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created e Photo files have a SAM_ JPG format A new folder stores Photo files files starting with SAM_0001 JPG e Photos are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts e Folder names increase in this order 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO Group format The file extension is JPG etc e Refer to page 54 for photo resolution Z Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder For proper playback the camcorder requires the original folder and file name Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Power source Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor Low Battery The battery is almost discharged Charge the battery a2 Check the battery s authenticity Change to an authentic and charged Samsung so aaa ofthe The battery failed to authenticate battery We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder This is not a rated adaptor Use only the rated adaptor that we provided The power adaptor failed to authenticate Check the power adaptor s authenticity We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors in this camcorder Storage media There is no memory card in
73. etting started About the battery e Battery properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient temperature below 50 F 10 C may shorten its usage time and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put the battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder e Make sure to store the battery separately after use Asmall 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 If the battery is not used for a long time fully charge the battery and then using your camcorder drain the charge completely Do this 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 e 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 it Carry the supplied USB cable and 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 cam
74. f 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure 3 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up Gently push the memory card to eject it BR WN Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover 4 Close the cover e To avoid data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out e If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it keeps turning on the camcorder turns off Z Your camcorder supports only SD SDHC and SDXC cards lt Compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED l Compatible memory cards You can use SD SDHC and SDXC cards with this camcorder We recommend you use an SDHC card This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported Compatible memory card capacity SD 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 32GB SDXC up to 64GB When you use unauthorized memory cards the camcorder can not reco
75. g media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide e 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 For Open Source licenses information refer to the Opensource F80 pdf in the provided CD ROM l 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 SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC 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 o
76. h BATT 9 Tripod receptacle 15 Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode Different indicators appear depending on the setting values The On Screen Display OSD below appears when the camcorder is in the recording sii 3 mode only e Press the MODE button to select the recording sii K mode page 26 J Video and Photo recording mode Left of the LCD screen Ptr Meana STBY 0 00 00 220Min E81 Sec 24Hr 9999 ko Right of the LCD screen Pinar Meana Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level Photo Resolution Video Resolution Anti Shake HDIS Back light Continuous shot a03 ge Face Detection i H e Recording mode Video Photo i z Operating status standby STBY 11 gt recording pause photo capturing i peg P Time counter video recording 1 0 00 00 220Min time remaining recordable time i i GS AND iSCENE Smart Auto Ee Time Lapse REC TA e This camcorder provides one combined E iA video and photo recording mode You can Pi My Cli easily record videos or photos in the same yip mode without having to change it Photo image counter e The on screen indicators are based on an 16GB 9999 total number
77. h rate x2x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next skip playback Next image Moves to the next menu 28 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen 1 Press the MENU button gt f9 stey 2zomin O Control Left Right button gt a e wam a etting Settings e Default Set Press the Control Up Down button to select Language and ED exit tien press the Control OK A sre ee adeb mm Settings Press the Control Up Down Format a button to select the desired OSD pautai Fran ais language and then press the en Control OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu e The OSD language appears in the selected language English zH Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Portugu s Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski e tina Slovensky Magyar Rom n Bbnrapckn EAAnvika cpncku Hrvatski Y paiHcbka Pycckn FAST HJ Ins T rk e oily nni nW Ta e Language options may be changed without prior notice e The selected language remains even without the battery e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected 29 30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Jt insert a memory card l To eject a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder of
78. he LCD screen anywhere in the world Maintenance amp additional information GLOSSARY AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder s sensor Camcorder shake Blur the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camcorder shake by raising the sensitivity using a faster shutter speed Alternately use a tripod he DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by he rule of thirds leads to a good composition Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS CMOS is an image sensor producing images approaching the quality of CCD charge coupled device sensors It consumes less power meaning a longer battery ife on your camcorder Digital zoom A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens Optical zoom When using the Digital zoom the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases Effective Pixel Count Unlike the total pixel count this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an image EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camcorder s
79. he Men teM Sasino HANDLING MENUS scssccsscccccsssssseeeceecssssneeesececsnssniesseeeessets MENU ITEMS 2 0 sccccccsssssssseececccesssnsnsseeeccsssnsneseeeceesssnseeeeenee Contents Advanced recording ISCENE istrerion Video Resolution Photo Resolution White Balance Face Detection EV Exposure Value 57 C Nite 58 Focus 58 Anti Shake HDIS 60 Digital Special Effect 61 Zoom Type 62 Cont Shot Time Lapse REC LEO E A a E A O A T AOVaAnOSel HAV ee O TT 67 Thumbnail View Option 67 PlayOption 68 Slide Show File Info Other Set NgS necesigis ii 74 Storage Info Date Time Set Date Time Display LCD Brightness Aitak O D Offiserer vas ieevesesedareieeiicesatasia sais eineteeededersscese 76 Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software Default Set Eino OTe e E E ceeds nerirssteddeneeiseds Connecing to a TV assaccdsalsatescdageeatutenanen CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV cccssssesssssececssssteeseeeecesssnieess VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN ssssccsssssssseeeeeeecsssssneeseeeecssssneeeeees DubbNG VIDEOS iiris 83 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERSG 0cceeee 83 Using with a windows compulter WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM ccccsceceesseesesseeeessteeeees USING AS A REMOVABLE
80. he respective mode indicator light turns on SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display ILI button e The full and minimum display modes will alternate Pose incl Recording A mode e O To record videos or photos Playback mode i To play back videos or photos This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo recordings You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes 9 stev 220mi O STBY 9999 i HD lt Full display mode gt lt Minimum display mode gt e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the is recording conditions e Inthe menu screen the Display I J button will be deactivated Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE 2 Press the Control Left button to 9 stev ome COD select EV function 9999 E HID The shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently e Press the Control Left Right O accessed functions for the selected mode Pressing the Control button to adjust the exposure OK button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used while viewing the image on the a 5 gt functions on the LCD screen LCD screen a a An axemile Satie eae et on ie mode 3 Press the Control OK button to stev 220Min O confirm your selec
81. ide of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the Zoom lever or Zoom button With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes As a result the image resolution may deteriorate The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video Advanced recording Cont Shot The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession to give you more photo taking opportunities when recording moving subjects Select the recording sai J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Cont Shot 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button amp 3 sty 220min O M0 pa BS Cont Shot on On Exit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu On screen pe cay Off To record only one photo image While you are pressing the PHOTO button On the camcorder can take up to 30 photos 6 continuously T e The number of recordable photos depends on the pho and the memory space o s resolution If an error occurs Card full etc during continuous shot the recording stops and an error message appears 63 64 Advanced recording Time
82. inutes without performing an operation Off To disable the function On To launch the built in editing software when you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable Z e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations lt If the power cable Power adaptor USB cable is connected While the following functions are in operation Delete All Files Protect All On While recording playing back except pause or playing back a photo slide show e To operate the camcorder again press the Power button ig PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only Other settings Format Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media Insert a memory card page 30 Press the MENU button gt 9 stav zomin O Control Left Right button gt a Jep a Settings gt Control Up Down 5s button gt Format gt Control OK pesotware m button I Exit Select Yes by pressing the Control Left Right button and then press the Control OK button Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided power adaptor as the recording media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting If the storage media becomes corrupted format it again Do not for
83. l Up Down button gt Auto Power Off gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 3 sty 220min amp JO adp Gal Settings a lt PC Software B Format ea 9 stBy 220min O Ob fi mama a i Settings PC Software Format Exit Off PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can use the built in PC software easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your PC Using the software you can download stored video and pho images on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk You can also edit video and photo files using the PC software 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt PC Software gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu O stey z20min O ep Settings Auto Power Off a Format an 9 stay 220min O adeb fl fh mE amp T Settings Auto Power Off Format ED exit off vy On B Off To disable the function 5 Min The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 m
84. lfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries A memory card is not included See page 31 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick 13 start guide 14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS l Front amp Left 0000 Lens MENU button Control Up Down Left Right OK button Zoom T W button Recording start stop button LCD screen Memory card Jack cover USB jack e lt Memory card slot 32 AVjack av _ CHG charging indicator HDMI jack Ham Internal speaker Display button Recording pause resume button Back light button SMART BGM button SMART AUTO 888 button Power button Getting to know the camcorder l Right Top amp Bottom l Rear E f ua s f B A 3 1 MODE button 1 Mode indicator iB Recording mode Video Photo 2 Zoom lever T W 6 Playback mode 3 PHOTO My Clip button 2 Recording start stop button 4 Strap 3 Battery slot 5 Strap hook IN Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during 6 ding 6 Lens cover open close switch recording 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switc
85. lly charged the charging CHG charged It may also cause electric shock or result in fire indicator turns green page 21 Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter e Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the battery may not charge fully green indicator will not turn on i e Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the l To charge the battery with the power adaptor socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder e When using the power adaptor place it close to the wall outlet If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder separate the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet e Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space such as between furnishings e Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power adaptor Otherwise you can damage the storage media or data e When recording indoors with a wall outlet available it is convenient to use the power adaptor instead of the battery e We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient temperature between 50 F and 86F 10 C 30 C e If the camcorder is turned on the battery will still charge but more charging time will be needed We recommend you keep the camcorder turned off while it charges e You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder e If you use the camcorder while you are chargi
86. mat the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder Format the memory card in the following cases Before using a new memory card If the memory card was formatted on other devices If the memory card was used to record on other devices If the camcorder cannot read the memory card A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed in the menu You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid loss of power while formatting Default Set You can restore all menu settings to their defaults 1 Press the MENU button gt f3 stBy 220min Control Left Right button Lt 2 gt bai settings gt Settings gt Control Up Fona Down button gt Default Set gt Control OK button Language I exit 2 Select Yes if you want all the settings return to the defaults 4 e Do not turn off the power while using this function After resetting the camcorder reset the Date Time Set page 25 The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages in page 29 79 Connecting to a IV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI 1 Turn on the camc
87. mple if you set the interval to 30 Sec you need to set the recording time for the Time Lapse Recording to at least 30 or 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 60 or 30 images e Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording e Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording e The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes The maximum video file size is 1 8GB When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically e If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically e If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory available e We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery When a time lapse recording starts the message of Time Lapse Recording will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode This is normal operation Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder Advanced recording Guideline Submenu Items This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen Items emais
88. n on S J On 3 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down E exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 To exit the menu press the MENU button menu Items Off To disable the function On To detect faces automatically and set the optimal ws recording values Examples of the Face detection mode When you set Face detection to On the face detection frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below The camcorder can detect up to three faces 20Min Qm an C HD The Face Detection indicator 3 and Face Detection frame __ are not recorded Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions For example the Face Detection frame may appear on a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection function The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person s face or if the illumination is too low You must be facing subjects head on and have enough illumination You can also set the face detection with the shortcut menu page 27 Advanced recording EV Exposure Value The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference Select the recording e O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt
89. n upload files to web sites such as YouTube or Flickr Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set PC Software to On e This is the default setting 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli studio main window If your camcorder has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear 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 If you do not want to save any new files select No Save As New File Do you want to save new files in camcoider SAMSUNG HMX F80 to the PC New Files 34 Total Files 34 Folder CYDceurents anc SetingeWAdniristalofiyMy Documentdlrtelis Change E Dori cpen this window loday v Yer m To disconnect the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps Ox Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC 3 05 PM POND 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 When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorde
90. nce Daylight 2 Select the desired submenu item Cloudy with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button EW exit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu QJ 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 Advanced recording To let the camcorder adjust the white Auto balance automatically according to he lighting conditions For recording in clear outdoor Daylight ighting Fe For recording in the shade or cloudy Cloudy weather amp Fluorescent For recording under white fluorescent pts ights one For recording under halogen lamps rae Tungsten and incandescent lights Lets you manually adjust the white Custom WB balance to match the light source or amp situation l To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB stey 220min Q The indicator 4 and message oe Set White Balance appear 1E Set White Balance 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so as to fill the E ei Blox screen Use an object that is not transparent e If the object filling the screen is not focused correct the fo
91. ng the battery charging may take longer e AnAC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE Battery level display You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Jt check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state amp stev Romin O 9999 SID Battery Level Prete sate Messe 10 Fully charged 0 75 50 C 50 25 lt Li 25 5 Charging CHG lamp L less than 5 j Charging Charging Fully charged Error Yoo Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off state E So Change the battery as soon as possible J a LED color Orange Green 9 Orange blink The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds tne The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time 21 22 Getting started Available charging and running time for the battery To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx 160 min Charging time approx 300 min Battery Type IA BP105R IA BP210R To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx 160 min approx 300 min HD SD approx 200 min
92. not dispose of battery in a fire as it Do not plug or unplug the power adaptor with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the power adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Keep the power adaptor unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the camcorder or the power adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock oa e gt Safety information Q 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 leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery power adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction 9 Do not place the camcorder down on the open LCD screen
93. nt double click to play back e Playback starts and the controls appear T Intelli studio supports the following file formats 6 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 You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc 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 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit 2 Click Movie Edit A or Photo Edit 4 according to the selected file on the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears in the editing window 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions 87 88 Using with a windows computer 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 Choose 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 twitter Flickr Facebook Picasa Email or another web site you want to use for your site management 4 Click Upload to start uploading e A pop up
94. ntrol Up Down button and then press the Control OK button Select the recording sii J mode by pressing the MODE 9 sTBy 220Min dip iSCENE Sports amp Portrait 2 O exit Use this setting for regular recording conditions The camcorder automatically 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu AUG adjusts the aperture value and shutter j speed for optimum recording For recording rapidly moving subjects Sports Example When recording sports amp am 7 at gt For recording a portrait image Use this Portrait setting to capture natural skin tones as For recording subjects under strong light Spotlight For example under stage spotlights in A theaters Use where sunlight or the reflection of light Peach A SNOW is intense Example a beach or snow field Z Food For recording objects close up in high color saturation Waterfall For recording a waterfall or fountain amp y T4 You can also se iSCENE with the shortcut menu page 27 Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Select the recording e O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stay 220min I Control Left Right button a Jmk m ma E Video Resolution 720X480 60p 16 9 sD 2 Select the desired submenu item 720x480160p
95. odec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder Install or run the internal edit software Intelli studio 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 Reconnect it properly Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file Check the recommended computer specifications Intelli studio does not function properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer Intelli studio is not Mac OS compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu The image or sound of the video file recorded by your camcorder does not play back correctly on your PC The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer speed of PC Copy the video file to your PC and then play it back on the PC If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi Speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly Video files copied to the PC are not affected by it The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play back a video page 84 Exit all other applications running on the computer If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC the file may not play ba
96. on gt 3 stay 220min a Control Left Right button gt EKPI ae r a e Settings gt Control Up Down Settings button gt Date Time Set gt Date Time Display Control OK button LCD Brightness E Exit 2 Select the date or time information and change the setting values by DateTime set Og pressing the Control Up Down Left Right button Month Day Near He Min Eo 2072 12 00 Vv 3 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the Control OK il cancei 8 move Bok button The year can be set up to 2037 Date Time Display You can set whether or not the date and or time appear on the LCD screen 1 Press the MENU button gt amp stay 20min O Control Left Right button gt a pa al fal a Settings gt Control Up Down Saemims button gt Date Time Display gt Control OK button LCD Brightness Ez J Exit 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button Datertime Set MAM Date 220min gt c 1 A Time Eer 3 Press the MENU button to exit LCD Brightness the menu E exit e The date time appears on the LCD screen according to the selected option Not to display the current date Off
97. on to exit then press the Control OK Duration 1 28 45 he menu button A gt n Reinin PAi e The following information for the Met Bo 100 0001 selected file appears Duration Video only Size Resolution To start a slide show from the current image The indicator appears F Start To stop the slide show press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu again To return to the thumbnail view move the Zoom lever Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select You can choose 1sec or 3sec You can turn the internal background music on or off This camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the boot up flash memory If the music is on when the slide show starts the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode Interval Music 74 Other settings Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media 1 Press the MENU button gt storage info am Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up P Down button Storage Info gt eee Control OK button E e Press the Control Up Down OM Ext move E eack button to move the screen up or down and view additional information e You can check the used memory available memory and the available recordable time for each recording resolution 2 Press the MENU button to exit the menu E e f there is no storage medi
98. only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 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 Identif
99. order You can view High Definition HD quality videos recorded in HD If you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection This camcorder fail to recognize the connected TV supports HDMI output to deliver high definition video transfer 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro 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 Start to play back images page 42 HDMI IN Understanding the HDMI Cameorder saan HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this camcorder e The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only JC i e Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this i Micro HDMI cable camcorder If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1 3 the screen display may not work Signal flow gt Connecting to a TV 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 Tv Camcorder Signal flow gt Audio Video cable Connecting
100. ot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again The Skip or Search function does not work properly Playback is interrupted unexpectedly e Check if the power adaptor or battery is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing back a Time Lapse recording Photos stored on a storage media do not appear in the actual size e The Time Lapse REC function does not record sound e Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at actual size This is not an error Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom Explanation Solution e Connect the audio line of the Audio Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the DVD recorder etc Red color right White color left connected device e The Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack page 81 You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable e You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer When accessing videos a computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then reconnect it correctly Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC You need to install a video c
101. present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images eed nog Q White balance color balance Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter nd it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast hutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more asily freezes subjects in motion An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the primary colors red green and blue in an image The goal of adjusting the white balance or color balance is to correctly render the colors in an image 103 Specifications Model name HMX F80BN HMX F80SN HMX F800BN HMX F800SN Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 AVC Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Image device 1 3 2 CMOS System z Effective pixels Approx 920 000 pixels Total pixels Approx 5 Mega pixels Lens 2 0 to 4 9 52x Optical 65x Intelli 130x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length 2 1mm 109 2mm Size dot number 2 7 inches wide 230k Boe Eee LCD screen method TFT active matrix system Composite video out 1 0V p_p 750 analog Audio output 7 5dBm 47KQ analog stereo Connectors gt HDMI output D t
102. r 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 85 86 Using with a windows computer Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window For details select Help gt Help on the Intelli studio screen Esse a Menu items When the Intelli studio starts up video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window Display files in the selected folder Switch to Photo edit mode Switch to Video edit mode Switch to Share mode Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer e Ifyou install Intelli studio on your PC the program will launch more quickly To install the program select Tool gt Install Intelli studio on PC e You can update the latest version of Intelli studio software by clicking on Web Support gt Update Intelli s
103. ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right details see the display specification page 82 Troubleshooting Displays Symptom Explanation Solution Unknown indicator appears on the screen e Awarning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 91 93 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen e This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark e Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Storage media Symptom Explanation Solution Memory card functions are not operable e Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 30 e Ifyou use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 79 Image cannot be deleted e You cannot delete the images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device page 72 e Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 31 You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 31 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly e The file may be corrupted The file format is
104. rd videos correctly and your recordings may be lost The memory cards released after this camcorder may not be compatible with the camcorder When the camcorder operates with 6MB s Class 6 or above memory cards it can be stable SD SDHC SDXC 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 SDHC SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacity than SD memory cards SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices Usable memory card 1GB 64GB Terminals Protection tab lt SDXC gt lt SDHC gt 31 32 Getting ready to start recording l Handling a memory card 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 power 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 The memory card does not support any data recovery mode Therefore care should be taken in case the memory card is damaged while recording Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder If the m
105. recorded photos by using various playback functions M e Insert a memory card page 30 e Open the LCD screen and press the Power 5 button to turn on the camcorder e This function works only in the photo playback mode page 26 1 Select the photo thumbnail view ees e You can easily switch between 40 video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever E movie move Play 2 Use the Control Up Down al 410 a Left Right button to select the c desired photos and then press the Control OK button X e The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen E Thumbnait view bila view and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time e To view the previous next photo press the Control Left Right button 3 To return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data e Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo file e Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally The photo has been recorded on another device The photo is in a file format not supported by this camcorder a format that does not conform to DCF standards 47 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 3 Press the Control Up Down au we Left Right button
106. se a air brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth A i If necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Cautions when storing Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder If the lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it off for Remove the battery and power adaptor about 1 hour Remove the memory card Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and 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 e To prolong its service life do not rub the LCD screen with a Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage coarse cloth the screen 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 becomes 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 bl
107. serted in Insert Card the memory card slot Insert a memory card Card Full There is not enough space to record Back up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete arg Eu on the memory card unnecessary files in the memory card The memory card has some problem er Card Error and cannot be recognized Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Card Locked The waite protecion tab on the Release the write protection tab memory card has been set to lock 91 92 Troubleshooting Storage media Not Supported Card A The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Change to the memory card that we recommended Please format A The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using the menu Low speed card Please record a lower resolution The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution Record video at a lower resolution Change the memory card to a faster one page 32 Recording Write Error Some problems occurred while writing data to storage media Format storage media using the menus after backing up important files to your PC or another storage media Release the Smart Auto You cannot operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO is activated Release the SMART AUTO function e Delete unnecessary files from the storage media The number of video files is Th ber of vid
108. sh brown pigment Negative R This mode reverses the colors and the brightness and creates a negative look Dazzle 3 This mode creates a brighter image by increasing color saturation Noir amp This mode creates a stronger image by increasing contrast Western This mode creates a faded and old film vintage look 61 62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital zoom Select the recording sai J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 sTBY 22omin Control Left Right button gt Ed s ba emg a oom Type Zoom Type Intelli Zoom 2 Select the desired submenu item Digital Zoom with the Control Up Down Exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Optical Zoom To use optical zoom up to 52X e The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range Intelli Zoomi without any deterioration in image quality e Intelli zoom is available up to 65X e When this option is selected the camcorder will automatically switch to the digital zoom if you Digital Zoom zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range e Digital zoom is available up to 130X 2 Digital zoom range 3 stay 220min O 9999 i HD The right s
109. shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorder s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Focal length f lengths resul lengths resul F No F N he distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal in wider angles of view umber proportional F No focal he F number defines the brightness of lens Smaller number lens has generally brighter image The F number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely o the lens diameter length diameter of lens aperture MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the ISOIEC and MPEG 4 AVC he ITU T in 2003 Compared with the conventional MPEG 2 format 264 has more than twice the efficiency Your camcorder employs MPEG 4 AVC H 264 to encode high definition videos Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quali Quality of images An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have Resolution a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size The number Shutter sp of pixels
110. st Samsung authorized service center 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 power adaptor provided lets you power recharge and use your camcorder in any country region that has the 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 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 Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc E You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on t
111. status playback pause iaai search skip Time code elapsed time recorded time 0 00 00 0 00 55 g Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level ALIN PlayOption HD Video Resolution E My Clip Ca Protect Shortcut menu Bottom of the LCD screen Pinder Meaning zoon Button guide 100 0001 File name file number 17 Getting to know the camcorder e This On Screen Display OSD below appears in the photo playback a mode only e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 l Photo playback mode Thumbnail view JA Top of the LCD screen Pindeatr meann Photo playback mode A W Storage media memory card Center of the LCD screen 4 10 Current photo total number of recorded photos Error file Battery info remaining battery level Scroll bar Ga Protect A Bottom of the LCD screen Pear eanna 2 I Button guide Top of the LCD screen Pinder Mang Photo playback mode Slide Show Current photo total number of recorded photos 1 10 g Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level Ca Protect Shortcut menu is Bottom of the LCD screen
112. tab on the browser page 88 T Intelli studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set PC Software On page 78 STEP 5 Delete videos or photos If the camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos you have saved to your computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space MODE button gt Playback mode gt MENU button gt Delete page 70 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 Internal memory Lens HMX F80BN HMX F800BN Black 52x Optical HMX F80SN 65x Intelli P i z 130x Digital HMX F800SN Sliver Digital Although the models have some features that are different they operate in the same way l Checking your accessories Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger AD39 00179A AD69 00929A IA BC9UA4 r The exact appearance of each item may vary by model The contents may vary depending on the sales region You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or ma
113. the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 1696x954 16 9 Record in 1696x954 resolution 1280x720 16 9 Record in 1280x720 resolution 1600x1 200 4 3 Record in 1600x1200 resolution 0B B 800x600 4 3 Record in 800x600 resolution Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those devices do not support high resolution For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality e The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select page 33 e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select a higher resolution for your photos you will have less space to store photos in the memory e Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be recorded when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 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 or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically Based on your selection the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your recording look natural Select the recording pi mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stey 220min Control Left Right button gt fai dus p Ga otn a a White Bala
114. ther 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 Twitter is a trademark of Twitter Inc Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc 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 wo Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully IN WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury gO CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product A WARNING g Prohibited action O Do not disassemble the product D Do not touch the product fal Unplug from the power supply This precaution must be followed Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No oil Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60 C 140 F may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as
115. tion 9999 E HD e Press the Control OK button to exit the shortcut menu N e The exposure value setting is i applied and the indicator Ea a and setting value appear eo menu OK guide cannot be used in the SMART AUTO is mode e The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode using the shortcut menu The setting procedure could be different for other menu items e The shortcut menu appears briefly The shortcut menu reappears when you press the Control OK button 1 Press the Control OK button in 9 stay 220min O STBY mode 5 9999 i HD e The shortcut menu OK guide caeey ry Es appears Basic operation of the camcorder l SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Recording mode Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Playback Video playback QJ mode Photo playback mode a Access the shortcut menu Playback Pause mode Access the shortcut menu Playback zoom Menu selection Confirms selection iSCENE Zoom tele Increases the volume Moves the cursor up Focus Moves the cursor Zoom wide Decreases the volume down DOWN Search playback RPS Reverse EV Playback Search rate Moves to the previous x2x4 gt x8 gt x16 Previous skip playback Previous image menu RIGHT Face Detection Search playback FPS Forward Playback Searc
116. tudio gt Start Update e You can update the firmware of this camcorder by selecting Web Support gt Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar e The camcorder s built in Intelli studio software is intended for home use It is not for precision or industrial productions For these applications we recommend an editing software designed for professional use Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device View files as thumbnails or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders stored on your computer Move to the previous or next folder 6 89 08 6 660060909900 6 6 8 6 Print files view files on a map store files in Contents Manager or register faces 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 With Intelli studio click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected 2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file e If you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease 3 After you select the video or photo you wa
117. udio Video cable images recorded in high definition image quality 1280x720 30p play back in standard definition image quality When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority HDMI gt Audio Video composite output 81 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Tanke Welk JEVE G Te e me alm KADE im MY EEEE g ratio dae pal 5 Appearance on 4 3 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio Images recorded in a 4 3 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level If the volume is too high the video may include the noise 82 Dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders e Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer composite connection Use the supplied Audio Video cable e Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD HDD recorder VCRs or DVD HDD recorders VIDEO AUDIO R 006 Signal flow X gt Audio Video cable Camcorder Insert the storage media in the recording device Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorders with the supplied Audio Video cable Start
118. ue 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 101 102 Maintenance amp additional information 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 Tum the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your neare
119. video to play back and then press the SMART BGM button e To cancel press the SMART BGM button again Z You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option page 68 45 46 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as My Clip and you can capture photos 1 Select the video thumbnail view 2 Use the Control Up Down Left 1 m o 0 000 00 55 Right button to select the desired videos and then press the Control OK button e The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the EE Thumbnail view om 100 0001 shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time 3 4 r Aim the camcorder at the scene Dep am you want and then press the P E PHOTO button P The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip and captures photos at the same time To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever e During a video playback the camcorder can tag up to 20 as My Clip from a video and capture photos until the available remaining capacity of the storage media e Photos are captured in the same resolution of the video recording e If you press the PHOTO button while extracting and playing back the scenes tagged as My Clip the camcorder switches to STBY mode Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view
120. well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or power adaptor Doing so may pose a fire hazard Do not bend the USB cable or damage the power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There may be a risk of fire or electric shock No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects Do not disconnect the adaptor by pulling on its USB cable as this could damage the cable Safety information Do not use the power adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock 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 When cleaning the power adaptor unplug the power adaptor There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock i x Do not connect the power adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed 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 If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power adaptor immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do
121. window appears to open the web browser of the selected site or 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 The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity available for uploading videos can differ depending on each web site s policy i Using with a windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by YR connecting the USB cable to the camcorder 5 Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage l Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media mediato your PG T e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the 1 Set PC Software to Off Removable Disk G ra lt connection page 85 or repeat steps 1 through 3 again When the page 78 Te removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable a disk or connect a device with this kind of fle disk folder of My Computer E Pictures e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the 2 Insert a memory card What do you want Window to do context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open page 30 5a este eta ag ET or browse appears broken your computer may be infecte
122. wn Left p gt Right button to select the desired videos and then press the Control OK button 0 00 00 0 00 55 d The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption setting page 68 If you play back a video tagged as My Clip the My Clip g icon on the LCD screen appears The color of the My Clip icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My Clip for 8 seconds EZI Thumbnail view 100 0001 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever AN Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback Doing so may damage the recorded data The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file s size and video resolution e Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases A video recorded on another device A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder e The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder When the camcorder is connected to an external device adjust the volume using the connected external device You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC pages 80 85 For various functions available during playback see page 44 43 44 Basic playback J Various playback operations Control
123. y and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation N Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean A There is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CAUTION Product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety precautions Ta Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder M 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 e When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder connect the ad
124. your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error You cannot record a photo image Set your camcorder to the recording mode page 26 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if set page 31 The storage media is full Use a new memory card or format the storage media page 79 Remove unnecessary images page 70 97 98 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation Solution e Set Focus to Auto page 58 e The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Focus does not adjust automatically Adjust the focus manually page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus You are recording in a dark place Increase the brightness The image appears too bright or flickering or e This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel changes in color iSCENE to minimize these phenomena page 52 Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution e Press the MODE button to set the video playback mode The video does not play back e Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder Check out memory card compatibility page 31 e f the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cann
125. ype connector Micro HDMI USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed Power source 5 0V Using the power adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium lon battery Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Lithium lon battery Power consumption 2 4W LCD on Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C General Operating humidity 10 80 Storage temperature 4 F 140F 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D Approx 2 05 x2 3 x4 43 53 9mmx56 4mmx119 0mm Weight Approx 220g 0 485lb without battery and memory card Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone 104 X These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice Warranty 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 1 year 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

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