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Samsung HMX-U10UP/U100UP Camcorder User Manual

1. bl d pl Ba The memory card was formatted by another device and may still have images on it The camcorder cannot play the files because it does not support the memory card s file format Format the card using the camcorder or install and format a new card Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution The memory card does not have enough speed to record Change the memory card to a faster one page 27 Change to a lower resolution 71 troubleshooting media Recording Message Icon Informs that Action Problems occured while Back up mporam fles on the a storage media to your PC and then Write Error writing data to the storage l format the storage media using the media camcorder The limit of video Folder and files have Back up important files on the files is reached g reached their maximum storage media to your PC and then Cannot record capacity and you can not format the storage media using the video record camcorder Set File No to Reset The limit of photo Folder and files have Back up important files on the files is reached reached their maximum storage media to your PC and then Cannot take a capacity and you cannot format the storage media using the photo take a picture camcorder Set File No to Reset bo ani te Folder and file number have Back up important files on the reached Cannot l i reached the
2. Boum rinb puie FF Create hin on peiin 66 FG intelli atodi Setup Poem ten jaial hae rates tation Vas raa h ci een me allan Fe art bo r on charge ery of yma alain etira cick Bat ChS ieii tah ocala Betis Glais hink shp pog ea a pia g the reed aie Cay bec ree a Sete le Ciera FALA Sea OTC ETT TTT USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder s USB plug to the computer s USB port Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software Off page 57 Removable Disk G 2 Insert amemory card pf ip pec flaked cep ad eine E Pictures 3 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the What do you want Windows to do USB port of the PC page 61 ga using Photo Printing Wizard e The Removable Disk or Samsung window iW View aeaoe nema 7 appears on the PC s screen after a moment hs i i i jg Copy pictures to a folder on my computer J Select Open folder to VIEW files USING Windows using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizare Explorer and then click OK tee 4 The folders in the storage media appear B hEr widows Explore e Different file types are stored in different folders a a Rar era 5 Select the desired folder or files to copy then drag and drop them into the destination folder e The folder or files are copied from the storage media to the PC Photo
3. 38 oasic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can find and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 1 Press the Play button to select the play mode e The thumbnail index view appears e You can select a thumbnail display of HD Videos SD Videos or Photos using Play Mode menu page 46 e The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file 2 Press the A W lt gt button to select the desired photo and then press the OK button e The Shortcut menu for playback appears and the camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen view To view the previous next file press the lt gt button To return to the thumbnail index view use the Zoom lever Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data K e Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder it does not conform to DCF standards e Loading time may vary depending on the resolution of the photo you selected e This camcorder can support the JPEG file format However note that all JPEG files are not always played back ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify the played back photo image using the OK button on the camcorder 1 Select the photo you want to magnify 2 aha the magnification with the OK button The s
4. 13 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped vi mpoortant safety instructions 15 16 17 18 19 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
5. Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with the built in USB plug and using the Intelli studio software built into your camcorder Main functions e Intelli studio editing software main functions Playing back recorded videos or photos page 63 Editing recorded videos or photos page 63 Uploading the recorded videos and photos to Youtube Flickr FaceBook etc page 64 e You can also transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on your storage media into your computer the mass storage function page 66 System requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use the built in editing software Intelli studio Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or Windows 7 Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended CPU AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is recommended Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz or higher is recommended RAM 1GB or higher is recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher ra e System requirements listed above are minimum requirements Even on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio
6. The recording stops automatically When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear Explanation Solution There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete unnecessary files If you use a memory card with a low write speed the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight The beep sound is not heard Set the Beep Sound to On page 56 The beep sound is temporally off while recording videos When the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the beep sound automatically turns off There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when 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 Set your camcorder to Record mode page 20 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if s
7. button SMART button 9 Lens 4 Memory card Battery cover Wrist strap hook Battery release switch 11 Tripod receptacle 6 Battery slot 12 IN Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you ve selected and different indicators appear depending on the setting values PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in record amp mode e Select the record mode by pressing the Play button page 20 Record mode 1 Video record mode 2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode STBY Standby Recording 4 Photo counter total number of recordable photos 5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Digital zoom 8 Battery information remaining battery level 9 Warning indicators 10 Date Time display 11 Smart Auto mode JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM 12 Shortcut menu OK Guide ICI Display Quick view Shortcut menu selection Return 13 Time Lapse REC 14 Video resolution oD e SMART AUTO Settings of functions marked with are not retained when the camcorder is turned off The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change with
8. displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value page 41 The higher the resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses 27 28 getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY e The following tables show the camcorder s maximum recording time and number of images according to video or photo resolution and memory card capacity e For recording videos and photos please note the approximate maximum limits Recordable time for videos Media Memory Card SDHC SD Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Resolution 1080 30p T 15 31 63 126 252 720 60p 11 22 45 90 180 360 720 30p 16 33 67 135 270 540 480 60p 30 60 120 241 482 964 Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Media Memory Card SDHC SD e PTE 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Resolution 4384x3288 200 401 803 1606 3212 6424 3648x2736 296 593 1187 2375 4750 9500 3648x2052 390 780 1560 3121 6242 9999 2592x1944 646 1292 2585 5170 9999 9999 2048x1536 1053 2106 4213 8426 9999 9999 1920x1080 1671 3342 6684 9999 9999 9999 Unit Approximate number of images K e Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject e The higher the resolution settings
9. during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC power adapter as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting e fthe storage media becomes corrupted format it again K e Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device gt Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e You can not format a memory card with the protection tab set to lock page 26 e f there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu e You must format storage media you used in other devices or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them This enables stable soeeds and operation when accessing the storage media e Be aware that formatting erases all files and data including protected files 53 54 system setting File No The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings Settings 2 Press the A V button gt File No gt OK button v Series File No Rese 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt ae i OK button F Menu ASAS CG 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e Series Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you replace the memory card with another one format the card or delete all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created e Reset
10. 2 Turn on your TV and set the TV s input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input 3 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to play back videos page 36 69 connecting to otner devices Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data ra e You can use only a C to A type mini HDMI cable with this camcorder e The HDMI jack on the camcorder provides output only e Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If you connect using HDMI cable that is not version 1 3 compatible the screen display may not work e Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as the power source for the camcorder when you connect it toa TV e When the camcorder is connected to a TV you cannot control the volume of the TV from the camcorder e When TV Display is set to Off the OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 58 TV IMAGE DISPLAYS Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio Recording ratio Wide 16 9 TV 1606 14m Images recorded ina 16 9 ratio Images recorded in a 4 3 ratio Euro JAN O17 2010 12 00 AM SAN 0j1 2010 12 00 AM 70 troublesnooting Before contact
11. Fully charged 25 50 used 50 75 used 75 95 used 95 98 used Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the battery as soon as possible B eeeee After 3 seconds the camcorder turns off Low with the battery indicator blinking Battery K The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time 17 getting started Available running time for the battery Battery type IA BH130LB 180min AC power adaptor Charging time 360min Built in USB jack Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording time 110min 120min Mode z Playback time 240min 280min Charging time Approximate time in minutes min required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery The times are only for reference Figures shown above are measured in Samsung s test environment Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function About the battery The battery should be recharged in an environment that is between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C Exposure to temperatures below 32 F 0 C reduces the battery s usage time and may cause it to stop working If this happens place the battery in your pock
12. Resets the file number to 0001 even after you format the memory card delete all files or insert a new memory card K When you set File No to Series each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names This is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC Date Time Set Set the current date and time so the camcorder can record them Dete itime Sat correctly page 23 Month Day Year Hr Min AN EN lo 2000 12 oo Ww Menu KZ Mao Cont fo 4 LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings 2 Press the A V button gt LCD Brightness gt OK button Normal v Bright Settings 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Menu isa Move e Normal Standard brightness e Bright Brightens the LCD screen Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period of time 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings 2 Press the A V button gt Auto LCD Off gt OK button Off 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exi
13. Run the Intelli studio program page 62 2 Click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected 3 Choose the video or photo that you want to play e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the thumbnail e lf you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired video scene with ease 4 Once you select the desired video or photo double click to play back e Playback starts and playback controls appear Z Intelli studio supports the following file formats Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways For example Change Size Fine Tune apply Image Effect Insert Frame etc e Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio copy the video or photo file to your computer for safe keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer 63 Using with a Windows computer Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Select the videos or photos you want to share 2 Click Share on the Intelli studio browser Frera e The selected file appears on the sharing window oe Py 3 Click the web site you would like
14. o0 quick start guide STEP3 Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 2 Press the Play button to select the play mode In Play Mode select HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 e The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail index view e The thumbnail of the last file you created or played is highlighted Press the A W lt P button to select the desired video or photo then press the OK button Menu J EWA fore G o You can set the Play Mode in thumbnail view only e You can switch from the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start stop e Photo or Play button Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD High Definition videos on a connected HDTV page 69 STEP4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer and edit or share the videos photos with your friends pages 61 65 Importing and viewing videos photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli studio program by connecting the built in USB jack of the camcorder to the PC e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main wind
15. the more memory is used e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If the higher resolution is selected there is less space to record videos in the memory e When recording complex videos with a lot of action and color the file size will be larger e Memory cards of bigger than 32GB in capacity may not work properly e The maximum size of a video file for the 1080 30p 720 60p and 720 30p resolution that can be recorded at one time is 3 67 GB and for slow motion is 500 MB 480 60p 2 45 GB e You can store up to 9999 videos and photos in one folder e The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings USING THE WRIST STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Hold your camcorder properly while recording to avoid covering the lens and the internal microphone with your fingers and pressing any buttons accidently Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Loop the wrist strap around your wrist 2 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object 3 Aim and focus as shown in the illustration r4 We recommend you keep the sun behind you while shooting C 29 30 recording RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS e This camcorder supports both High Definition HD and St
16. 2 Press the A V button gt Shutter Sound gt OK button 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e Off The shutter sound is off Menu ES E OTE e On The shutter will sound each time you press the Photo g button Auto Power Off To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function to 5 Min This setting turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for five minutes 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings Gpe Gl Settings 2 Press the A V button gt Auto Power Off gt OK button 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A F button gt nee OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu UEM Exit Move e Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically e 5 Min The camcorder automatically turns off if there is no operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view K e Auto Power Off is disabled in the following cases If you have connected the AC power adaptor and are using it to power the camcorder lf you have connected the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC During recording playing pause excluded or a slideshow e Press the Power button to restart the camcorder PC Software Your camcorder contains built in PC software If you set PC Software on you can use this PC software to download and edit videos and photos
17. A F button gt OK button e The message corresponding to the selected option appears 3 Select Yes with the lt OK button e The Ga indicator appears on the protected file e Select Files Protect individual videos or photos from deletion 1 Select the videos or photos you want to protect by pressing the OK button and then pressing the MENU button The indicator is displayed on the videos or photos you select Pressing the OK button toggles the selection between protection and release 2 Select Yes and then press the OK button to confirm e All On Protects all videos or photos e All Off Cancels the protection for all videos or photos l 00 00 58 x F Menu EWA foye 3 Protect Select Files All On All Off Menu faoi Yei Cancel e fthe write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot apply image protection e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode Divide You can divide a video into two and easily delete a section you no longer need As this function edits the original file make sure to back up important recordings separately PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to HD Video or SD Video page 46 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Edit Divide gt OK button Divide 2 Select the desired video with the amp W lt P gt OK button e The selected video
18. C Below 60 4 F 140F 20 C 60 C 215 X417 x0 63 545 mmx 105 9 mm x 15 9 mm 0 20 Ib 91 30 3 22 02 Except for Lithium lon battery Omni directional stereo microphone Memory card SD SDHC X These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 81 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 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior
19. P User Manu High Definition Digital Camcorder www samsung com register HMX U15BN HMX U15LN HMX U15ON HMX U15WN oefore reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean 4 Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING AN Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CAUTION product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety precautions CAUTION Z Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder PRECHECK Settings required before using a function These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Warning When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery you can cause an explosion Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet be sure to use a suitable plug adapter IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you f
20. Show gt eae OK button e The indicator is displayed and the slide show starts from the current image e All photos are played back consecutively for 3 seconds each e To stop the slide show press the A V OK or MENU button File Info You can see the image information for all images PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt File Info gt Fio into OK button BB 100VIDEO HDV_0001 MP4 Date JAN 01 2010 2 Select the desired video or photo with the A W lt 4 gt gt Buiatoe 0p OK button see ee e The following information for the image you selected appears BOK Date Duration Video Size Resolution 3 To exit press the MENU button 51 52 system setting SETTING MENU ITEMS You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the camcorder For operation details see the corresponding page Items Default values Page Storage Info 52 Format z 53 File No Series 54 Date Time Set JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM 54 LCD Brightness Bright 55 Auto LCD Off On 55 Beep Sound On 56 Shutter Sound On 56 Auto Power Off 5 Min 57 PC Software On 57 TV Display On 58 Default Set 58 Language English 59 K e tems marked with are available only when you supply power to the camcorder usin
21. camcorder 1 Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e When you turn on your camcorder for the first time the Date Time Set screen appears 2 Set each date or time value by pressing the A V buttons Press the OK button after you set each date or time value The cursor moves to the next value 3 After you press the OK button after selecting AM or PM the camcorder exits the Time and Date screen Month Day Year Hr Min N ENa 2m0 12 oo Ww Z The year can be set up to 2039 S Built in rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a built in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e fthe battery is depleted the current date time values are reset to the default values You need to recharge the built in rechargeable battery see below and then re set the current date and time Charging the built in rechargeable battery e The built in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery is inserted e f the camcorder is not in use for about 2 weeks without connecting to the AC power or inserting the battery the built in battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours 23 24 first time settings SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in which th
22. maximum storage media to your PC and then record video Set i number and you can not format the storage media using the File No Reset and RES Ppa T record camcorder Set File No to Reset format the Card File Limit is Folder and file number have Back up important files on the reached Cannot reached the maximum storage media to your PC and then take a photo Set number and you can not format the storage media using the Bonen sles T ang record camcorder Set File No to Reset format the Card i i Playback Message Icon Informs that Action Read Error data read from storage 9 y i format the storage media using the camcorder SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on Explanation Solution e Charge the battery e f you use an AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet Unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The power automatically turns off ls Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder automatically turns off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 57 e The battery is almost discharged Charge the battery e Use the AC power adaptor Power
23. network speed e There is no guarantee the uploading operation will work in all environments YouTube server side changes in the future may disable this function e For more information on YouTube visit the YouTube website http www youtube com e This product s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC The presence of YouTube uploading functionality in this product is not an endorsement of or recommendation for the product by YouTube LLC e lf you do not have an account on a specified website you must register first before proceeding with the authorization e According to YouTube s policy direct video uploading may not be available in your nation region Using with a Windows computer Installing Intelli studio on a Windows computer e The Intelli studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer Also if you install it on your computer it can be updated automatically e Follow these directions to install Intelli studio onto your Windows computer Click Tool gt Install Intelli studio on PC on the Intelli studio screen then follow the steps below Se paas i i ae z a a i o D o a cr F F a i SS ee e s F baem me y pz es ET A a a Ce Ea ies ies dare Pe h 7 r ai y Teme Gee Pee Gee enn I mmm FI hotell vladia talere Satup completa Ta ap j bbe eae TE EE ELE eke
24. of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar Surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked 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 2
25. pause 3 Search for the point of division by using the lt P button 4 Press the OK button to pause at the point of division and then press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation Ea irk 5 Select Yes with the lt P OK button pnma gt e The selected video is divided into two parts GEM Exit O Select e An image from the second part of the divided video will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index Menu FDIC G IN e Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media e Doing so may damage the storage media or data K e You can not divide files that are protected and display the protected indicator 3 Cancel the protect function first page 48 e The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approx 0 5 seconds e The Divide function is not available under the following conditions If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds lf you are trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and at the end lf the remaining memory space is less than 16MB 49 advanced olayoack Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to HD Video or SD Video page 46 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Shar
26. refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 71 72 and take corrective action When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the date and time set screen appears as the startup display Set the date and time page 23 If you do not set the date and time the date and time set screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE The Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode Pressing the OK button displays a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode e The Shortcut menu appears oe 2 Press the lt button to select the Display mode e The Display mode ILI icon is highlighted 3 Each time you press the lt button the following on screen information display modes appear a simple display gt full display gt display off 80Min e Select the desired mode then press the OK button to confirm 5 your selection i e Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu K The above is an example of how to set the Display mode in the Recording mode lt While many functions operate similarly the setting process may vary depending on the function 21 basic operation of the camcorder USING THE A W lt gt OK BUTTON Play mode B R d M
27. will record in progressive scan mode at 60 30 frames per second e Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select the higher resolution there is less space to record videos in the memory e The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 28 42 advanced recording Slow Motion You can record videos in slow motion Slow Motion is great for analyzing the contents of your recordings such as a golf swing viewing a bird in flight etc PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the Play button page 20 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Slow Motion Slow Motion 2 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt sel i Vv 240Frame sec By OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e Off Disables the function e 240Frame sec is Records 240 frames per second in 320x240 resolution K e The camcorder does not record audio while recording in slow motion e Slow motion image quality is not as good as that of normal recording Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the Play button page 20 1 Press the MENU button gt lt
28. with the camcorder or the built in USB jack 1 Press the Power amp button to turn off the Using the AC power adaptor camcorder 2 Charge the battery using the adaptor or USB e The charging CHG indicator lights up and charging starts After the battery is fully charged the charging CHG indicator turns green page 17 Connect the AC power Using the adaptor to the camcorder AC power properly and plug the AC adaptor Power adaptor in the wall outlet Connect the built in USB jack of the camcorder to the USB jack of a PC Using the e You can also charge the built in USB camcorder by connecting jack the camcorder s USB plug to a PC s USB jack using a USB cable not supplied r4 e When charging if both the built in USB jack and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adaptor will override the USB e Before you start charging the battery turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state Charging CHG indicator The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charging state Error LED color Off Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Battery level nacar State Message
29. you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grayed menu items Refer to troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 78 RECORDING MENU ITEMS The menu items you can access depend on the operation mode For operation details see the corresponding page Items Default value Page Video Resolution 720 60p 41 Slow Motion Off 42 Photo Resolution 4384 x 3288 43 Time Lapse REC Off 44 Z These items and default values may be changed without notice 40 C Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the Play button page 20 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Video Resolution Video Resolution 2 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt Jobi 30p OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 1080 30p 8 Records in the HD 1920x1080 30p format 720 60p amp Records in the HD 1280x720 60p format 720 30p 5 Records in the HD 1280x720 30p format 480 60p Records in the SD 720x480 60p format Yul lt gt SES SoS SESS CRN Xs SR Sees KRSS ESS SSS Sra lt HDTV gt lt PC Web Mobile device gt lt Normal TV gt 1920x1080 30p 1280x720 60p 720x480 60p 1280x720 60p 1280x720 30p 1280x720 30p 720x480 60p K e 60p 30p indicates the camcorder
30. 0 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 21 22 CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 23 24 25 26 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cord
31. 1 JPG SAM_0002 JPG 101PHOTO etc e Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999 files have been created Taakee omc aaarets Video files e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension Is MP4 e Refer to page 41 for video resolution Photo files e Photos are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 43 for photo resolution IZ e When the 9 999th file is created in the 999th folder i e HDV_9999 MP4 is created in the 999th VIDEO folder no more folders can be created Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media then reset the file numbering from the menu e The name of a video file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified since proper playback by the camcorder requires the original folder and file naming convention connecting to other devices CONNECTING TOA TV You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or Standard TV PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 Using a mini HDMI cable not supplied To play back the HD quality 1080 30p 720 60p or 720 30p videos you need an HDTV high definition TV Camcorder Mini HDMI Cable not supplied 1 Turn on the camcorder and then connect a mini HDMI cable not supplied from the camcorder to the HDMI In jack on your TV
32. 28 29 30 31 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 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 5 987 41 76 043 912 6 222 983 6 272 096 6 377 524 6 377 5316 385 587 6 389 570 6 408 408 6 466 532 6 473 7366 477 501 6 480 829 6 556 520 6 556 521 6 556 5226 578 163 6 594 208 6 631 110 6 658 588 6 674 6976 674 957 6 687 455 6 697 307 6 707 985 6 721 2436 721 493 6 728 474 6 741 535 6 744 713 6 744 9726 765 853 6 765 853 6 771 890 6 771 891 6 775 4656 778 755 6 788 629 6 788 680 6 795 637 6 810 2016 862 256 6 868 054 6 894 963 6 987 552 vii viii 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
33. Deletes all videos or photos Menu ADY CE e K Or Ta Lex IN e Deleted images cannot be recovered e Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data K e lf the battery s charge is low the delete function may not operate To prevent an unexpected loss of power while deleting use the AC power adaptor if possible e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate image protection page 48 e You can not delete protected files To delete cancel the protect function first You must release the protect function to delete the image e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete page 26 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 53 e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode 47 48 advanced olayoack Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion You can not delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Protect 2 Select the desired submenu item with the
34. P gt button gt Photo Resolution ys Photo Resolution Y 4384x3288 3648x2736 2 Select the desired submenu item with the A F button gt sie OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 4384x3288 Vm Records in 4384x3288 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio 3648x2736 im Records in 3648x2736 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio w Records in 8648x2052 resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio a Records in 2592x1944 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio aa Records in 2048x1536 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio 3648x2052 2048x1536 2592x1944 1920x1080 H1 Records in 1920x1080 resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio K e For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality e The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select a higher resolution there is less space to store photos in the memory e For detailed information on image capacity see page 28 43 advanced recording Time 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 PRECHECK Select the record mode by pressing the Play butto
35. an initialize your camcorder settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings Settings 2 Press the A W button gt Default Set gt OK button TV Display Default Set 3 Select Yes with the lt OK button Language e Select No to cancel the Default Set e All setting values are initialized to the factory default K e After resetting the camcorder reset the Date Time Set page 23 e Do not turn off the power while initializing the settings e The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages page 24 English gt SH gt Fran ais gt Deutsch gt Italiano gt Espa ol gt Portugu s gt Pycckun gt FAL ahal Z e Language options may be changed without prior notice S Settings TV Display Default Set Language y Settings rN a English t Fran ais v Menu ES S e OE e The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power e The date and time format may change depending on the selected language 59 60
36. and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America inc 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us WZ RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products
37. andard Definition SD image resolutions e t also supports various resolutions for photos e Set your desired resolution before recording pages 41 43 PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Check the subject on the LCD screen To record videos 1 Press the Recording start stop g ge button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 2 To stop recording press the Recording start stop gg button again To record photos 1 Press the Photo button halfway down half press e Check the target image 2 Press the Photo button down fully full press e The camera produces a shutter sound When the capturing gt gt indicator disappears the photo is recorded a JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM QUICK VIEW Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo right after recording 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode right after recording 90Min e The shortcut menu appears on the LCD screen 2 Press the button to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded a e During Quick View use the lt OK buttons to a ae playback search the current file e Press the MENU button to delete the currently displayed recording e After the Quick View is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode Do not operate the Power button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damag
38. attery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions About the running time Times listed were measured when using the camcorder at 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the actual battery time may differ from the approximate times given in the table The recording and playback time may be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder For example in actual recording the battery may discharge 2 3 times faster than listed if you use Record start stop and Zoom frequently and use playback to view your recordings Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1 2 and 1 3 of the time in the table so have enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures On the battery The charging CHG indicator blinks during charging or battery Info will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery is not inserted correctly The battery is damaged The battery is worn out For the battery information only Using an AC power source We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when you set functions play back or edit images or use it indoors Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery page 16 On the AC p
39. by connecting the built in USB plug of the camcorder to your PC 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Settings ap E Settings 2 Press the A F button gt PC Software gt OK button pr 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt von OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu CEM Exit H Move e Off Disables the function e On You can use the PC software by connecting the built in USB plug of the camcorder to your PC The PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only 57 58 system setting TV Display When the camcorder is connected to a TV you can turn the camcorder s on screen display OSD on and off on the TV screen Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Settings Settings 1 2 Press the A V button gt TV Display gt OK button oft 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A F button gt OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e Off The camcorder s OSD does not appear on the screen of the connected TV e On The camcorder s OSD appears on the screen of the connected TV Menu ESO E OE K The TV Display function only lets you display or not display the camcorder s screen indicators on the TV screen Setting it to Off does not remove screen indicators from the camcorder s LCD screen Default Set You c
40. by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese 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 Con
41. cannot be turned off Unplug the AC power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The battery discharges quickly Display Symptom The recorded image is wider or narrower than the original image e The temperature is too low e The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery The battery reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Explanation Solution You should check the resolution before you record pages 41 43 Unknown indicator appears on the screen An after image remains on the LCD screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 71 72 This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD 73 74 troudlesnocting Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Explanation Solution e Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 26 e lf you are using a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 53 Image cannot be deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 26 You cannot delete protected images Remove protection from the image page 48 You cann
42. city Using the wrist strap Basic camcorder positioning Recording videos or photos Recording with auto scene detection Smart auto Capturing photos during video recording Dual recording Zooming in and out Changing the playback mode Playing videos Viewing photos Zooming during photo playback Changing the menu settings Recording menu items Video Resolution Slow Motion Photo Resolution Time Lapse REC Playback menu items Play Mode Delete Protect Divide Share Mark Slide Show File Info SYSTEM SETTING USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 60 61 67 69 70 71 13 79 80 81 Setting Menu Items Storage Info Format File No Date Time Set LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software TV display Default set Language What you can do with a windows computer Using the intelli studio program Using as a removable storage device Connecting to a TV TV image displays Warning indicators and messages Symptoms and solutions Maintenance Using your camcorder abroad Specifications ol o gt Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in the H 264 format that are conv
43. creen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of the image e You can zoom in from x2 0 to x5 0 by pressing the OK button e While you use the playback zoom you can not select other images 3 Press the A W lt 4 gt button to put the part of the picture you want in the center of the screen 4 To cancel use the Zoom lever 100 0001 Z e You cannot apply the playback zoom function to images that are recorded on other devices e The playback zoom function is available only in photo single view 39 advanced recording CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your camcorder e Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings For example Setting the Video Resolution in the record mode 1 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 2 Press the lt gt button to select Video Resolution 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button and then press the OK button 4 To exit press the MENU button K e The menu item you selected is applied and the indicator is TEENE displayed 1080 30p 3 However if you ve selected Auto the camcorder may not display the item s indicator on the screen 720 30p a You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on screen information mode is set to full display page 21 e There are some functions
44. e Mark gt OK button 2 Select the desired video with the A W lt gt OK button e The indicator R is displayed on the selected videos e You can also set the share mark on the video by simply pressing the Share ag button 3 Press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 4 Select Yes with the lt P OK button Menu FVE EE E KZ Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutes When uploading a video file to a website such as YouTube the one time upload capacity is a maximum of 100MB or 10 minutes To upload a video over 10 minutes long follow the steps below to automatically divide it into 10 minute segments with a share mark added 1 Move to the desired file by pressing the A W lt gt button and then press the OK button 2 Press the Share 8 button 3 Move to Yes by pressing the lt P button and then press the OK button e After dividing the video file into 10 minute segments move to the thumbnail index view e The share mark W appears on each divided video file K By using the Intelli studio software embedded in the camcorder you can easily upload videos marked with share marks page 65 Slide Show You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to Photo page 46 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Slide
45. e The camcorder may not detect portrait mode depending on the orientation or the brightness of the faces e f the camcorder detects more than one scene at the same time Smart Auto prioritizes as follows Night gt Backlight gt Portrait gt Macro gt Action gt Landscape a If Night and Portrait are detected at the same time then Night is selected and the corresponding icon appears b If Backlight and Portrait are detected at the same time then Backlight is selected and the corresponding icon appears CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING DUAL RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording It is convenient to record a video and photo at the same time without switching modes 1 Press the Recording start stop ge button e The recording indicator appears and video recording starts 2 Aim the camcorder at the scene you want and then press the Photo button e When the gt indicator disappears the photo image is recorded without a shutter sound e Video keeps recording even while photos are taken e To stop recording press the Recording start stop ge button again JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM K e You cannot capture photos under the following conditions When you are making a time lapse recording During slow motion recording When you are recording a video while the camcorder and a TV are connected using the HDMI cable e The resolution of t
46. e camcorder displays the menu screen and the messages 1 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 2 Press the lt gt button to select Settings e The settings menu appears 3 Press the A V button to select Language and then press the OK button 4 Press the A V button to select the desired OSD language and then press the OK button 5 To exit press the MENU button Settings e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language TV Display Default Set Language v Submenu items Settings English gt SZH gt Fran ais gt Deutsch gt z0 Italiano gt Espa ol Portugu s gt Pyccku gt Fran ais H 5 lal Menu KSAS e CIE r4 e Language options may be changed without prior notice e The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power e The date and time format may change depending on the selected language getting reacy to start recording INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure shown in the figure 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it until it softly clicks e Make sure that the terminal portion is faci
47. e the storage media or the data on the storage media K e Videos are compressed in the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format e Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption e For the on screen information display see page 13 e For approximate recording time see page 28 e Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphones located on both sides of the lens Make sure that the microphones are not blocked e Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to see if there are any problems with the audio or video recording e The brightness of the LCD screen can be adjusted in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 55 e For various functions available during recording see Recording menu items pages 41 45 e f the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled e Photo files recorded by your camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e DCF is an integrated image file format for digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF e You can switch from the play mode to the record mode by pressin
48. egions 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 IZ You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world soechications Model name HMX U15BN HMX U1 5LN HMX U150N HMX U15WN System LCD screen Connectors General Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Size dot number LCD screen method HDMI output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions WxHxD Weight Internal MIC Storage media NTSC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC AAC Advanced Audio Coding 1 2 3 CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor F2 6 Digital Zoom x2 6 5mm 2 inch 154k TFT LCD C type connector Built in USB 5 0V using AC power adaptor 3 7V using built in lithium lon battery Lithium lon battery Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 4W 32 F 104F O 40
49. enient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP1 Get ready 1 Insert a memory card e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder page 25 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot 3 Charge the battery fully page 16 e The battery is fully charged when the CHG charging indicator light turns green LCD screen gt Power button Recording start stop 8 button Share Q9 button SMART button Photo button Zoom W T lever Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 Your camcorder can record high quality compression technology to give you the photos with a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio clearest video quality 1 Press the Power 5 button 2 Press the Photo button halfway 2 Press the Recording start stop down to check the target image xa button e To stop recording press the Hose a Bee button fully Recording start stop button again 1 Press the Power button 1606 JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM Your camcorder is compatible with the H 264 recording format which achieves efficient coding of high quality video using less memory capacity The default setting is 720 60p You can also record with SD standard definition video quality page 41 You can take photos while you are recording videos page 33 N
50. enu utton ecord mode Video play mode Photo play mode selection Single view Single view J olDd 0 144 11 gt gt I lt q Q ppl OK a Confirms e Access the shortcut Access the shortcut PEG menu e Access the shortcut menu e Confirm selection menu Playback Playback e Exit the shortcut menu e Playback Pause ZOOM x2 0 x5 0 A 0 Increases the volume il A Vv e Decreases the volume oo e Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Display Search rate Each time you press the x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 lt button the following e Previous skip playback Moves to 4 on screen information e Frame by frame Previous image the previous display modes appear playback menu simple display gt full e Reverse slow motion display gt display off playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 gt x1 32 e Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2x4 gt Quick View x8 gt x16x32 You can view the most e Next skip playback W vesioihe gt recently recorded video e Frame by frame Next image 22 or photo right after you ve recorded playback e Forward slow motion playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 gt x1 32 next menu first time settings TURNING THE POWER ON AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time If you do not set date and time the date and time screen appears every time you turn on your
51. et The storage media is full Use a new memory card or format the storage media page 53 Or delete unnecessary images page 47 75 76 troudlesnocting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom It is out of focus Explanation Solution This camcorder has no user adjustable focus control function The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 20cm about 7 87 inches Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Playback play pause function does not work Press the Play button to set the Play mode Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 26 The skip or search function does not work properly If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC power adaptor is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device Explanation Solution e The mini HDMI cable is not connected properly page 69 The image appears distorted on TV or PC player e The display mode of the recorded
52. et or other warm protected place for a short time then re insert it Do not put the battery near any heat source i e fire or a heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery Do not allow battery terminals to be short circuited This may cause leakage generate heat or cause a fire Maintaining the battery The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions We recommend using only the battery type that came with your camcorder This battery type is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries must be dealt with as chemical waste Make sure that the battery is fully charged before starting to record To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it Even when the power is switched off the battery will still discharge if it is left in the camcorder We recommend that you remove the battery from the camcorder when not using it If the battery is not used for a long time fully charge the battery and use it up on your camcorder once per 6 months to maintain proper function To store the battery remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace the battery it with a new one Each b
53. f the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult physician immediately Keep the power cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may occur Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment The heat may cause a malfunction Or injury 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 exte
54. fety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable M oF Pe w Y Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 11 12
55. g the Recording start stop ge Photo or Play button 31 32 recording RECORDING WITH AUTO SCENE DETECTION 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 e The Smart Auto 8 icon appears on the LCD screen 2 Align your subject in the frame e The camcorder automatically detects the scene as it aligns the focus e The scene icon for the detected scene appears on the LCD screen a gt D 9 90 00 00 00 Appears when recording at night Night S4 Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting Backlight j Ax Appears when recording outdoor scene Landscape Y Appears when recording with close up Macro lt Appears when recording fast amp Appears when recording fast moving subjects Action moving subjects gt Appears when recording portraits Portrait 3 To record the video or photo press the Recording start stop or Photo button 4 To cancel Smart Auto mode press the SMART AUTO button again K e When the camcorder fails to recognize the recording situation it records in the basic setting 53 e The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on the external conditions such as camcorder shake lighting and distance to the subject
56. g the battery e These items and default values may be changed without notice Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information You can view the storage media used memory space and available memory space PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings 2 Press the A V button gt Storage Info gt OK button e Used memory space memory space available for use and the available recordable time depending on the selected video resolution appear 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu O inio Used 62KB Free 7 68GB HD 720 60p 90 Min i fe 4 K 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 e lf there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Format The format function deletes all files including protected files and options on the storage media You can also use this function if you want to correct problems with the storage media PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings Settings 2 Press the A V button gt Format gt OK button Staiage ite 3 Select Yes with the lt OK button VAN e Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation such as turning off the power
57. he captured photos depends on the resolution of the video as follows Video resolution Resolution of captured photo 1080 30p 1920x1080 720 60p 720 30p 1280x720 480 60p 720x480 33 34 recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT e Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording e This camcorder allows you to record using digital zoom with the Zoom lever To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto e The distant subject is gradually magnified e This camcorder provides the zoom magnification as follows Digital Zoom x2 To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle W Recording wide area wide angle T Recording enlarged image telephoto W Wide angle T Telephoto 1606 e The subject appears smaller and further away 7 S e The smallest zoom ratio is the subject s original size in the zoom out Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power e The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 20cm e f you use the zoom while recording the camcorder may record the noises the zoom mechanism makes when operating During slow motion recording the zoom function is not available pasic playoack CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE e You ca
58. hile playing use the Zoom lever ann H orth F TAANOA 1200 AM Zoom DUAN Do not power off or eject the memory card during video playback Doing so may damage the recorded data e The following video files may not play back on the camcorder Video files with formats that are not supported by the camcorder e The built in soeaker automatically turns off when you connect the HDMI cable to the camcorder When you connect the camcorder to external devices you should make volume adjustments on the connected external device e You can playback recorded video on a TV or a PC pages 60 70 e You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube Flickr or FaceBook using Intelli studio page 64 e For various functions available during playback see playback options pages 46 51 e Loading time may vary depending on the resolution of the selected video Various playback operations Still playback pause AALL e Press the OK button during playback To resume normal playback press the OK button again Search playback lt 4 DP e During playback press and hold the lt button for reverse search forward search Pressing the lt P button repeatedly increases the search speed in each direction RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 e To resume normal playback press the OK button Skip playback Kd gt gt
59. ideo recording use a memory card SDHC cards cannot be used with that supports faster write soeeds above current SD enabled host devices SDHC Class 6 card e SD SDHC memory cards have a Common cautions for memory cards mechanical write protection switch e Damaged data may not be recovered Setting the switch prevents accidental We recommend you make a back up of erasure of files recorded on the card To important data separately on the hard disk enable writing move the switch up in of your PC the direction of the terminals To set write e Turning the power off or removing a protection move the switch down memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss e After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss We can not guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder 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 If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder Note that formatting era
60. ing 24 gt Hr Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to i Timeline produce a time lapse video Total time for recording Recording interval Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations e Blooming flowers e A bird building a nest e Clouds rolling by in the sky Time for recording on the storage media a video clip of Time Lapse REC 30 HD Zoom IZ e This function is shut off after being used one time e 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video your camcorder can save is one second the interval defines how long the Time Lapse Recording should be For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec total recording tme should be set to at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 30 images e Once the Time Lapse REC finishes recording for its total recording time the camcorder switches to the standby mode e Press the Recording start stop e button if you want to stop the Time Lapse REC e Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording e f a video recording fills uo 3 8GB of storage media a new recording file is automatically started at that point e lf the battery charge is exhausted during Time Lapse REC the camcorder saves the record
61. ing a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Power source Message Icon Informs that Action g The battery is almost e Charge the battery or use the AC power Low Eeste discharged adaptor e Check whether the battery is authentic Check the authenticity The battery can not pass Change to an authentic battery of this battery Storage media authenticity check We recommended you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder Message Icon Informs that Action There is no memory card Insert Card JAA Bered aio ea i e Insert a memory card e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Gare sul There is not enough space to Back up files to your PC or another record on the memory card storage media and delete files e Change to another memory card which has enough free space een oe e Format the memory card or replace it Card Error problem and the camcorder can t recognize it with a new one Card Locked Not Supported Card The write protection tab on an SDHC SD card has been set to lock The memory card is not Release the write protection tab Change to a memory card that we supported by this camcorder recommended The memory card is not e Format the memory card using the Nei Ferrin tee formatted menu Not Supported Format
62. ing up to that point and then switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically e f memory runs out during a Time Lapse REC the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving what was recorded so far e We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function 45 advanced olayoack PLAYBACK MENU ITEMS The menu items you can access depend on the operation mode Accessible e For operation details see the corresponding page X Not accessible Video Photo Items Thumbnail Single view Thumbnail Single view Default value Page view view Play Mode xX xX HD Video 46 Delete 47 Protect oO 48 Edit Divide g g X Xx 49 Share Mark oO xX xX 50 Slide Show xX xX 51 File Info oO G 51 r4 e These items and default values may be changed without a prior notice e Depending on the mode you select not all items can be selected and adjusted Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate operation mode first page 20 Play Mode When you select Play your camcorder lets you select whether to display HD videos SD videos or photos in the thumbnail index view Select one of these play modes before playback PRECHECK Select the play mode by pressing the Play button page 20 1 Press the MENU button gt Play Mode 2 Select the desired submenu i
63. ith 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 What can do Turn the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it Z e Use the camcorder after dew condensation is completely disappeared e Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center 79 80 maintenance amp additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor lets you power and use your camcorder in any country region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV and have an HDMI jack Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter TA The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung NTSC compatible countries r
64. k or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the images or sound may not be played back correctly The images and sound copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a video page 60 Exit all other applications running on the computer The transfer soeed between the camcorder and PC is too slow causing the video to pause or distort Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back 77 78 troubleshooting General operations Symptom Explanation Solution me oae e are e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time ooe The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged i page 16 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution e You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback Menu items are grayed out MOUE a3 e f there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Info Format etc maintenance additional infomation MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery and AC power adaptor pages 15 16 Remove the memory card page 25 Do not push the LCD screen too hard or strike it with a
65. l e During playback press the button to locate the start point of the next file Pressing the button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction e During playback press the lt button to locate the start point of the current file Pressing the lt button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction 00 00 05 00 00 55 e Press the lt button within 3 seconds of the start point of the current file to skip back to the previous file 00 00 05 00 00 55 Frame by frame playback lt I II gt ae e During pause press and hold the lt gt button to make the video go JANON OAM backwards or forwards one frame at a time Zoom AAGA To resume normal playback press the OK button Slow motion playback lt 41 1 gt e During pause press and hold the lt P button to make the video go reverses forwards slowly e During slow motion playback pressing the lt P button changes the playback speed Reverse forward slow playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 gt x1 32 To resume normal playback press the OK button K The camcorder does not play sound during search skip frame by frame or slow motion playback S Adjusting the volume 1 Press the OK button to display the shortcut menu 2 Press the A V button to increase or decrease the volume e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker O e The level can be set to anywhere between O and 10 Zoom PMA Go
66. may not operate optimally On a slower than recommended computer video playback may skip frames or operate erratically If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher We recommend transferring recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing them To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can transfer video and photo files to your PC and edit them on your PC screen Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo files Step 1 Connecting the USB plug 1 Set PC Software On page 57 e This is the default setting 2 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of the PC e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window e Depending on your version of Windows the removable disk window also appears Settings PC Softwa Sea Off 3 Click Yes The uploading procedure starts Click Yes to confirm e lf you do not want to save a new file select No To disconnect the USB plug To disconnect the USB plug after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon icon
67. n page 20 To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you must set the recording interval between frames and the total time the camcorder will record in Time Lapse using the menu 1 Press the MENU button gt lt gt button gt Time Lapse REC 2 Press the A V button to select On then press the OK button e The recording interval and total time for recording items appear Sec seconds Hr hours 3 Set the desired recording interval Sec with the A button 4 Press the button and set the desired total recording time Hr in the same Way Interval REC a e The approximate time lapse recording time is displayed on On El sec 24 Hr the menu screen REC Time 48Min 2Sec 5 Press the OK button to finish the setting and then press the MENU button to exit the menu CEM exit BMove BOK 6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording he eo baa start stop amp 8 button S Ser P e Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080 30p resolution gt Time Lapse Recording i SMART r Auto oe JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM e Off Disables Time Lapse REC e On Ge Turns on the Time Lapse recording function Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in the storage media Interval Sec Image of the subject is captured at the set interval 1 gt 5 gt 10 gt 30 Sec REC Limit Hr Total time from start to finish of record
68. n set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the Play button e When you shift to the play mode the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view e The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time e You can select a thumbnail display of HD Videos SD Videos or Photos using the Play Mode menu page 46 You can easily change the operation modes by pressing the buttons as shown in the figures Understanding how to change the operation modes Q below 90Min 1606 W A 4 M as yr E S Menu JEVA G Menu JEVA G MENU button gt Play Mode gt HD Video SD Video Photo 35 36 oasic playoack PLAYING VIDEOS You can find desired videos quickly using the thumbnail index view PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 1 Press the Play button to select the play mode The thumbnail index view appears You can select a thumbnail display of HD Videos SD Videos or Photos using the Play Mode menu page 46 When you select a video file the playing time appears on the screen The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file rE 2 Press the A W lt P button to select the desired video then E J press the OK button The Shortcut menu for playback appears and the camcorder menu Play Mode plays the video you selected To return to thumbnail index view w
69. nd connected camcorder 9 N Switches to Movie Edit mode Switches to Share mode C Changes the size of thumbnails WI Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only EE Displays photo files only 11 EH Displays voice files only 7 Minimizes the connected device screen 8 Displays videos and photos in various ways e Thumbnails Displays video and photo thumbnails e Smart Album Arranges multiple videos and photos by various classifications og fo E ii iiia a Baas Switches to Photo Edit mode 10 Be ae Di pan 9 Bee e Global Map Displays the location of shooting place with a map Selects the connected device Shows directories of Contents Manager and My Computer e Contents Manager You can classify and manage videos and photos on your computer e My Computer You can view videos and photos saved in selected directories of your computer Shortcut icons EEJ Navigates files previous and next E Prints selected photo s E Using GPS information displays location where selected photo s were taken I Registers to Contents Manager Manages the registry of faces in the selected photo Intelli studio is a program commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras Some functions may not work depending on the product you purchased Step 3 Playing back videos or photos You can play back recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1
70. nect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems 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 safety Information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING g Prohibited action D Do not touch the product Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury CAUTION RS Do not disassemble the oe This precaution must be kept Means that there is a potential product risk of personal injury or damage to the product Unplug from the power supply WARNING Using the camcorder at temperatures o
71. ng approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Only use the adaptor plug in 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 disconnect the power Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Q Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER FIRST TIME SETTINGS 10 11 13 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 What s included with your camcorder Location of controls Identifying the screen displays Using the battery Checking the battery state Turning your camcorder on off Setting the operating modes Using the shortcut menu OK guide Using the amp W lt 4 P OK button Turning the power on and setting the date and time Selecting the OSD language ie A contents GETTING READY TO START RECORDING RECORDING BASIC PLAYBACK ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 34 Inserting ejecting a memory card not supplied Selecting a suitable memory card not supplied Recordable time and capa
72. ng up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the memory card cover 3 Close the memory card cover IAN e To avoid the data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power c button before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out Z Your camcorder supports only SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards gt The compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card 25 getting reac to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED e This camcorder can be used with SD Usable memory card 1GB 32GB Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards We recommend you use an SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card SD cards up to 2GB are supported with Protection Protection this camcorder Normal operation is not tab _ tab guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB e MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported Terminals Terminals lt SDHC gt i l SD 1GB 2G8 SDHC 4GB 32GB e Use compatible memory card brands e SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Others are not guaranteed to work A list of memory cards compatible brands is below An SDHC card is a higher version Ver SDHC SD cards Panasonic SanDisk 2 00 of the SD card and supports TOSHIBA capacities above 2GB e For v
73. nge HMX U15WN White e The shape is the same for all models Only the color is different Checking your accessories Yes Color Digital zoom x2 Battery AC power adaptor Wrist stra IA BH130LB AA MA9 type aD63 0 o N AD43 00190A AD44 00151A Optional accessories SS User manual CD Quick start guide Mini HDMI cable AD82 00754A AD82 00756A AD39 001 59A K e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced built in battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor e Amemory card is not included See page 26 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder 10 e Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide LOCATION OF CONTROLS I Front amp Left side 1 2 8 9 10 11 a 12 5 13 6 7 Jack cover Hn DG IN LCD screen HDMI jack 9 Recording start stop gg button DC IN jack Zoom W T lever 4 OPEN lever 11 Photo button Play BJ button MENU button 6 Built in USB jack A V 4 P OK button Built in speaker 11 getting to Know the camcorder Rear Right Bottom side Power button Memory card slot CHG Charging indicator Internal microphone Share amp
74. nything When using the camcorder in cold conditions an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction If you leave the power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0 01 However a black or bright spot red blue white may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center These spots which are sometimes incurred during the manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers When the lens gets frosty turn the power off and leave it off for approximately an hour When the temperature of the lens is similar to the ambient temperature the frost will disappear When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using 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 Exactly when does dew condensation occur When you move the camera to a location w
75. on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 3 If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK 4 Disconnect the camcorder s built in USB plug from the PC ra e Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction e Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files to your computer e When the built in USB plug is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction e f you disconnect the built in USB plug from the PC or the camcorder while transferring files the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the built in USB plug to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the built in USB plug along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder e I ntelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run Studio exe 61 Using with a Windows computer Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window When the Intelli studio starts up thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window Lo mikat Ha Y s z g 1 Bee E iii iir P E b ee Di ie 1 Menu items Switches to Library of the computer a
76. or purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting This User Manual covers HMX U15BN HMX U15LN HMX U150ON HMX U15WN models e Illustrations of model HMX U15BN 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 In this user manual the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding item Ex Submenu item of Video Resolution page 41 1080 30p 8 Records in the HD 1920x1080 30p format If set corresponding icon 3 appears on the screen The following terms are used in this manual e Scene refers to the point where you press the Record Start Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 part10 AVC format and in High Definition Video HD VIDEO or Standard Definition Video SD VIDEO Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with o
77. ot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 26 Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung is not responsible for any loss of data We recommend that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The data file name is not indicated correctly Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop sa button does not start recording e The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder e The camcorder only displays the file name if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Explanation Solution e There is not enough free space to record on the storage media e Make sure the memory card is inserted and write protect tab is set to unlock e 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 contents and features used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time Recording Symptom
78. ource License information refer to the OpenSource U15 pdf in the provided CD ROM 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 The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Important sa
79. out prior notice e This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it e The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media e The largest number the photo counter can display is 9999 e You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on screen information mode is set to full display page 21 14 getting to Know the camcorder PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in video play mode e Select the play mode by pressing the Play J button page 20 Video play mode 00 00 00 00 00 55 7 Zoom AYAAN am PRECHECK 1000001 O JANVOW2010 12 00 AM O 6 CON ous OND 9 10 11 Video play mode Operating status Play Pause Time code elapsed time recorded time File name file number Recorded date time display Battery information remaining battery level Button guide Shortcut menu OK Guide kd 4a lt 1 lt l Move to previous file REW rewind Slow motion playback Frame by frame playback pel p gt IP ITP Move to next file FF fast forward Slow motion playback Frame by frame playback Volume up volume down gt I Play pause Share mark Protection Video resolution e This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in pho
80. ow Click Yes The uploading procedure starts 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 options such as Face Date Location etc You can double click the file you would like to start playing Sharing videos photos on Youtube Flickr FaceBook 0 emnt Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click Click Share gt Upload on the browser page 64 Intelli studio runs automatically after you ve connected your camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set PC Software On gt page 57 STEP5 Delete videos or photos If the camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos you ve saved on your computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos in the newly freed up space Press the Play button to switch the play mode gt press the MENU button gt press the A W lt gt OK button to select Delete page 47 co getting to Know the camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX U15BN Black HMX U15LN Blue HMX U150N Ora
81. ower adaptor Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC power adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor 20 basic operation of the camcorder This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder such as turning the power on off switching modes and setting on screen indicators Play button TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power button SETTING THE OPERATING MODES You can switch the operating mode in the Mod ARE R following order each time you press the Play ii S B button Record mode Play mode Record mode To record videos or photos Play mode To play videos or photos or edit them K e This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes e When the camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case
82. rnal or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio It can cause noise on the TV screen or the radio Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors Noise from these sources could distort the video or xi audio you are recording xii safety information Use Samsu
83. s Videos ra e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 61 or perform Steps 1 through 4 again e f the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder in My Computer e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may to be infected by an Autorun virus Please update your anti virus software to its latest version and scan your disk drives 67 68 Using with a Windows computer i Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for storage media is below e File naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System rules Video file H 264 The HD quality 1920x1080 30p 1280x720 60p or 1280x720 30p videos have an HDV_ MP4 format The SD quality videos have an SDV_ MP4 format The file number automatically increases when a new video file is created Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999 files have been created s i Misc e As with video files the file number automatically increases when f sov 001 ms a new photo file is created a ia e The maximum file number allowed is the same as with video F HOVCUNENEE files The photos have an SAM_ JPG format ioc e The folder names increase in this order 100PHOTO gt ree SAM_000
84. s as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 27
85. ses all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or cause strong impact to the card 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 label provided with the card on the label pasting section Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it Notes on use Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss caused by motion or static electricity After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC Single Level Cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC Multi Level Cell system only lower write speed is Supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and
86. t the menu Menu gt i Move e Off Disables the function e On When there is no operation for a period of time in the STBY mode or during recording the camcorder reduces power consumption by automatically dimming the LCD screen K e f the Auto LCD Off function is enabled and the LCD screen dims you can press any button on the camcorder to return the LCD screen s brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off is disabled in the following cases lf you have connected the AC power adaptor and are using it to power the camcorder lf you have connected the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC 55 56 system setting Beep Sound You can set the beep sound on or off If you hear a beep sound when operating the menu settings the setting is turned on 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings r ettings 2 Press the A V button gt Beep Sound gt OK button ET on 3 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Menu ESA e OE e Off The beep sound is off e On A beep will sound every time you press a button IZ The Beep Sound function is canceled in the following cases During recording and playing When the camcorder has a cable connection mini HDMI cable Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Settings
87. tem with the A F button gt be OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Menu J JE Wal Loye Submenu items HD Video Your camcorder displays HD videos in the thumbnail index view SD Video Your camcorder displays SD videos in the thumbnail index view Photo Your camcorder displays photos in the thumbnail index view Lo le A Play Mode HD Video SD Video Photo K These Playback mode settings are available in thumbnail view only S Delete PRECHECK e Insert a memory card page 25 e Set the Playback mode to HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 1 Press the MENU button gt lt P gt button gt Delete 00 00 55 2 Select the desired submenu item with the A V button gt E OK button Loum e The message corresponding to the selected option appears d 3 Select Yes with the lt OK button menu Play Mode e The selected image is deleted Delete Select Files z All Files Submenu items e Select Files Select and delete individual videos or photos 1 Select the videos or photos you want to delete by pressing the OK button and then pressing the MENU button The indicator jij is displayed on the videos or photos you select Z Pressing the OK button toggles between selecting the videos or photos for deletion or not 2 Select Yes and then press the OK button to delete e All Files
88. ther digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We can not compensate you for damage to or loss of your recorded contents Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide oefore reading this user manual 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 it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand For Open S
89. to play mode e Select the play mode by pressing the Play button page 20 Photo play mode 10 100 0001 9 8 lt q Q ppl JANVO1 2010 12200 AM 7 CID Mui View 10 Photo play mode Slide show Image counter current image total number of recorded images File name file number Recorded date time display Battery information remaining battery level Button guide Shortcut menu OK Guide Kd gt gt Previous next photo Playback zoom Protection Photo resolution getting started USING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery Ejecting the battery 1 Slide and open the battery cover as 1 Slide and open the battery cover as shown in the figure shown in the figure 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until 2 Slide the Battery release switch and pull it locks out the battery e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up and the battery is placed as shown in the figure Close the battery cover 3 Close the battery slot cover IZ e Use only Samsung approved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion e Samsung is not responsible for problems caused by unapproved batteries 15 getting starteo Charging the battery PRECHECK e Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder e Use the AC adaptor supplied
90. to upload files to e You can choose YouTube Flickr Facebook or another web site you want to use for your uploading management p samaa 4 Click Upload to start uploading D o A pop up window appears asking for your ID and password 5 Enter your ID and password to access e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment ra For more information about Intelli studio use see the Help Guide by clicking Help Flickr is an image hosting website web services suite and online community platform In addition flic kr to being a popular website for users to share personal photographs the service is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository http www flickr com Facebook is a global social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook Inc Users can add friends and send them messages and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves Additionally users can join networks organized by city workplace school and region http www facebook com YouTube is a video sharing website Users can upload view and share personalized video clips y The San Bruno based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of users wT TUDE generated contents including video clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur contents READY such as video blogging and short original videos http www yo
91. utube com Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube The One Press Share g button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube Just press the Share amp g button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the built in USB plug On the camcorder select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view and then press the Share 9 button Repeat for each video you want to upload e The Share mark W appears on each video e You can also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu page 50 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of the PC e lf you have set PC Software On Intelli studio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you ve connected the camcorder Press the Share amp button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer e A pop up sharing window displaying the videos with Share marks appears on the screen e Click Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube e lf you want to upload directly without showing a pop up sharing window check Intelli studio does not show a list of share marked files from the connected device IZ e As part of the uploading process the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by YouTube before actually uploading Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size computer performance and
92. ver 60 C 140 F Do not allow water or metal and Do not overload outlets or may result in fire Keeping the inflammable matter to enter the extension cords as this may battery at a high temperature camcorder or AC power adaptor result in abnormal heat or fire may cause an explosion Doing so may pose a fire hazard S Do not aim the camcorder directly No sand or dust Fine sand or No oil Oil entering the camcorder into the sun Doing so could cause dust entering the camcorder or or AC power adaptor could cause eye injuries as well as lead to AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or malfunctioning of internal parts of malfunctions or defects defects the product Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power Do not use the AC adaptor if it has adaptor by pressing on it with a Do not disconnect the AC adaptor damaged split or broken cords or heavy object There may be a risk by pulling on its power cord as this wires Doing so may cause fire or r of fire or electric shock could damage the power cord electric shock safety Information Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out o
93. video does not match that of playback device e A video recorded in 16 9 wide mode should be played back on a TV or PC that supports 16 9 screen mode Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation Solution Your computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the built in USB plug of the camcorder from the PC restart the PC and then reconnect camcorder correctly Cannot play a video file properly on a PC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install or run the built in edit software Intelli studio Check whether the built in USB plug of the camcorder is connected in the proper direction Disconnect the built in USB plug of the camcorder from the PC restart the computer and then reconnect the camcorder 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 Macintosh compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu The Intelli studio program may not run automatically If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run Studio exe The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video playbac

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