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Samsung HMX-F80 Camcorder User Manual

1. EW cance g Move Bok Date Time Display You can set whether or not the date and or time appear on the LCD screen 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Date Time Display gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu The date time appears on the 3 stBy 220Min Q BB amp Settings Date Time Set LCD Brightness Date Time Display amp Ez gt ea ED Gen amp EI exit amp stey 220min a e p Bar Settings i Date Time Set EASI te Date fa a LCD Brightness R a E exit LCD screen according to the selected option To not display the current date Off i time Date To display the current date JAN 01 2013 Time To display the current time 12 00AM a To display the current date and JAN 01 2013 Date amp Time time 12 00AM When the internal battery is depleted the date time will read JAN 01 2013 12 00AM Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt LC
2. 50 Using the menu items Accessible l Setting menu items X Not accessible Recording Playback mode Thumbnail view Playback mode Single view Default values Page e e e Storage Info J e 75 File No J e Series 75 Date Time Set e J e e 76 Date Time Display J e e J J Off 76 LCD Brightness e J J Normal 77 Auto LCD Off 2 e e e e On 77 Beep Sound J J amp e J On 78 Shutter Sound J e e e On 78 Auto Power Off e J e 5 Min 79 PC Software e e e e On 79 Format e e e e e 80 Default Set e e x x 80 Language e J e English 80 Open source licenses J J e e J 80 Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu These items are grayed out You cannot select the gray menu items In general functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods while their detailed options may be different Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery Advanced recording iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording Use this setting for regular recording Auto conditions The camcorder automatically
3. o p gt m tA Fully press the PHOTO button The shutter sound is heard when Shutter Sound On is set e To continue capturing wait until the current photo is completely saved on the storage media Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data e This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it e The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution page 33 Audio is not recorded when you take photos For the on screen display information see pages 16 18 e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 77 For various functions available during recording see pages 52 66 Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO User friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically providing you with the best performance 1 Press the SMART AUTO button stev omin O The SMART AUTO fA and wie Anti Shake HDIS 9 icons q appear on the screen at the same time 2 Center th
4. button and then press the Control OK button 3 To exit the menu press the MENU button menu Items Off To disable the function On a recording values To detect faces automatically and set the optimal Kes Examples of the Face detection mode When you set Face detection to On the face detection frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below The camcorder can detect up to three faces 26min amy 9999 GJ HD The Face Detection indicator 3 and Face Detection frame __ are not recorded Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions For example the Face Detection frame may appear on a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection function The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person s face or if the illumination is too low You must be facing subjects head on and have enough illumination You can also set Face Detection with the shortcut menu page 27 Advanced recording EV Exposure Value Understanding EV Exposure Value The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference photographic media Image sensor during the process of taking photos or videos The higher the number the greater the exposure For example
5. w aM a Settings CE PC Software B Format en 9 stay 220min GO Ede gt Bal Settings Off Po Sotme Format Exit PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can use the built in PC software easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your PC Using the software you can download stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk You can also edit video and photo files using the PC software 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt PC Software gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu stey Ede pb bail 220min Q Settings Auto Power Off 0 exit m 9 stBy a e PA i 220Min amp q Settings Auto Power Off Format ED exit Z off On ES Off To disable the function 5 Min The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without performing an operation Off To disable the function On To launch the built in editing software when you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable Z e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations is If the power cable Power adaptor USB
6. Please format A The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using the menu Low speed card Please record a lower resolution The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution Record video at a lower resolution Change the memory card to a faster one page 32 Recording a r e Write Error Some problems occurred while writing data to the storage media Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files o your PC or another storage media Release the Smart Auto You cannot operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO is activated Turn off the SMART AUTO function A 5 e Delete unnecessary files from the storage media The number of video files is pier sa Mies thatcan be y Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files full ee i ee vides The car i hasreached maximuri A sgh ae ks which has enough free space capacity No more files can be stored s Eonmnat the storage ia dia e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media The number of photo files is Heia a photo files that can be Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files full een 3 e Change to another card which has enough free space Cannot take a photo The card has reached maximum e Set File No to Reset capacity No more files can be stored Format the storage media Troubleshoo
7. Date normai M 0 00 55 date g JAN 01 2013 1 10 Photo _ f Move mfi 1 10 A 0 10 31 ammam Bplay Photo Date Ei Play This function is availab i le in thumbnail view only 67 Advanced playback PlayOption You can play back one video or all videos once or play back one video or all videos repeatedly e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt ejob i u iayOption aa se Es Play One EN 2 Select the desired submenu item Repeatal with the Control Up Down CD exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Smart BGM Option You can play back a video with background music The Smart BGM Option lets you select the music that will play e Press the MODE button to select the playback J mode page 26 e This function is available in the video single view only 1 Press MENU button gt Control ii 0 00 01 0 00 06 d Left Right button gt g e Sa Smart BGM Option 2 Select the desired submenu item Canon in D a with the Control Up Down Cello Suite No 1 a EI exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU butto
8. e The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time However you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the Zoom lever QJ Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures lt Going to the standby mode after recording a video gt 9 stey 220Mmin 9999 t l HD lt Video playback mode gt og lt Switch modes gt 1 10 ED Photo fjMove iPlay lt Going to the standby mode after taking a photo gt 9 stev 220Mmin O 9999 E HD lt Photo playback mode gt 2 normai cm 1 10 EEREN E movie jmove iPlay Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view find your desired video quickly and play back directly e Insert a memory card page 30 e Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e This function works only in the video playback mode page 26 1 Select the video thumbnail view normai om e You can easily switch between y video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever A EZ Photo fi Move My Clip Play Use the Control Up Down Left gt o 00 00 0 00
9. Items on acean display Off To cancel the guideline function Cross Use when focusing a subject in the center B8 Use when recording a subject in a Grid horizontal or vertical composition or shooting with the tele macro function am oo SB fh amp Guideline x Off Cross Grid Exit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Safety Zone recorded Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures they will be Z Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition Guidelines are not recorded Advanced playback Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal Control Left Right button gt OY tebe ws es Thumbnail View Option fal Thumbnail View Option 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down CD exit button and then press the Control OK button To display the file thumbnails in the order in which the files were recorded To sort the file thumbnails by the date the files were recorded Normal Date Normal
10. Step 4 Editing videos or photos You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit 2 Click Movie Edit A or Photo Edit E depending on the file you selected in the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears in the editing window 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions Using with a windows computer Step 5 Sharing the videos photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share 2 Click Share on the Intelli studio browser e The selected files appear in the sharing window Upana List mzma 3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube twitter flickr facebook Picasa Email or another web site you want to use for your site management 4 Click Upload to start uploading e A pop up window appears The window will either ask you to enter your ID and password or ask you to click OK to continue to the web site you have selected Upin 6 mm 5 Enter your ID and the password to access e Access to the we
11. e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Protect 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and hen press the Control OK button 3 If you selected Select Files image humbnails appear Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the photo or video you want to protect Press the Control OK button on the photo or video Normal Oo ag pu Ae eS amp Protect Sre E All On All Off I exit af Bot Protect g E 0 00 55 A CET Protect E Move E cancel to mark images for protection The key icon a appears Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to protect Press the MENU button to protect the photos and videos you selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button 4 If you selected All On the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button If you selected All Off the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Select Files To p
12. 0 3 lets in more light than 0 3 Select the recording a mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt amp 3 sty 220min amp 0 Control Left Right button gt saka in ame n e 2 Press the Control OK button I exit Goo rr es 3 Press the Control Left Right a ay button to adjust the exposure while 9999 HD viewing the image on the LCD ED screen You can also set EV with the shortcut menu page 27 e EV values 3 2 0 1 6 1 3 Ju anM 1 0 0 6 0 3 O 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 4 Confirm your selection by pressing the Control OK button e The camcorder applies the exposure value setting and the indicator 4 and setting value appear e To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually select 0 in Step 3 57 58 Advanced recording C Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors Select the recording a mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 9 stev 20min O Control Left Right button gt ca dmb ti n m e C Nite A off sOn jo 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down E exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU b
13. 0 489lb without battery and memory card Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone 106 X The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 1 year carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the inst
14. Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes The maximum video file size is 1 8GB When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory available We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery When a time lapse recording starts the Time Lapse Recording message will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode This is normal operation Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder 65 66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen Select the recording ria J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Guideline 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button f9 stey 220min O
15. amp stay 20min 14 Eep Gai fa fal Settings t with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button ge Info S Z Series 3 To exit the menu press the OD exit MENU button Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a different memory card formatted the card or deleted all files The file number is reset only when a new folder is created Series Reset Resets the file number to 0001 When you set File No to Series each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer 75 76 Other settings Date Time Set By setting the date and time you can display recording during playback 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Date Time Set gt Control OK button 2 Select the date or time information and change the setting values by pressing the Control Up Down Left Right button 3 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the Control OK button The year can be set up to 2037 he date and time of a 3 sTBY 220Min amp _ 0 E Settings Date Time Display LCD Brightness E Exit pa Ea fo a Date Time Set Month Day Year A Hr Min EA 3 Vv
16. etc Symptom Explanation Solution e Connect the audio line of the Audio Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the DVD recorder etc Red color right White color left connected device e The Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack page 82 You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable e You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer When accessing videos a computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then reconnect it correctly Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC You need to install a video codec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder Install or run the internal edit software Intelli studio Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Reconnect it properly Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file Check the recommended computer specifications Intelli studio does not function properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart
17. Intelli studio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you ve connected the product As part of the uploading process the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by YouTube before actually uploading Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size computer performance and network speed e There is no guarantee the uploading operation will work in all environments YouTube server side changes in the future may disable this function For more information on YouTube visit the YouTube website http Avww youtube con e This product s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC The presence of the YouTube uploading functionality in this product is not an endorsement of or recommendation for the product by YouTube LLC e Ifyou do not have an account on a specified website you must register first before you can upload e According to YouTube s policy direct video uploading may not be available in your nation region Using with a windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder I Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off Removable Disk G page 79 Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file E Pictures Insert
18. Select the recording E O mode by pressing the MODE adjusts the aperture value and shutter button page 26 speed for optimum recording For recording rapidly moving subjects Sports Example When recording sports amp 1 Press the MENU button Siere ezomin CIAN For recording a portrait image Use this Control Left Right button onm 2 Portrait setting to capture natural skin tones as iSCENE For recording subjects under strong light Sports E Spotlight For example under stage spotlights in A 2 Select the desired submenu item Portrait 38 theaters with the Control Up Down CE exit Use where sunlight or the reflection of light button and then press the Reach Snow is intense Example a beach or snow field Z Control OK button Food For recording objects close up in high color saturation 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Waterfall For recording a waterfall or fountain y You can also set iSCENE with the shortcut menu page 27 Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Select the recording pia J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt amp 3 sey 220min I Control Left Right button am el ia agil Video Resolution 720X480 60p 16 9 SD 2 Select the desired submenu item 720xae0 60p 4 3 gp with the Control Up Down I exit button and then
19. a PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand l Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core Core 2 Duo and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries AMD and Athlon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are e
20. back videos or photos This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo recordings You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display ILI button e The full and minimum display modes will alternate 9 stev 220min O STBY 9999 HD lt Full display mode gt lt Minimum display mode gt e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the 2 recording conditions e Inthe menu screen the Display J button will be deactivated Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE 2 Press the Control Left button to 3 stev eom O select EV function 999 HID The shortcut menu OK guide contains the most frequently Press the Control Left Right Loa accessed functions for the selected mode Pressing the Control button to adjust the exposure OK button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used while viewing the image on the ae A functions on the LCD screen LCD screen 0 csc An example Setting EV Exposure Value in the recording mode 3 Press the Control OK button to aa coma using the shortcut menu OK guide os ND confirm your selection e Press the Control OK button to exit the shortcut menu e The exposure value setting is i
21. cable is connected While the following functions are in operation Delete All Files Protect All On While recording playing back except when paused or playing back a photo slide show To operate the camcorder again press the Power button The PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only 79 80 Other settings Format Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media Insert a memory card page 30 Press the MENU button gt 3 stev 2zomin O Control Left Right button pa Settings gt Control Up Down ms button Format gt Control OK po sotware button ex S 2 Select Yes by pressing the Control Left Right button and then press the Control OK button e Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided power adaptor as the recording media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting e If the storage media becomes corrupted format it again Z e Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device amp Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e Format the memory card in the following situations Before using anew memory card If the memory card was formatted on other devices If the me
22. formatting may cause trouble with recording and or playback Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by improper formatting You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or cards with data saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card Erased data cannot be recovered A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or subject the card to strong impacts Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card Do not use a damaged memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it The camcorder supports SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards The data storage speed of cards may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data d
23. gt 48 gt 72 gt Hours During Time Lapse recording the C Nite function does not work Advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming the following subjects Blooming flowers Abird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky Time for recording on the storage media a video of the Time Lapse Recording 0 00 00 0 00 55 mam ot 0 00 10 0 00 55 we am oH 0 00 20 0 00 55 im Ji ki ETTI HD ALL HD ALL HD Ay 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 to 6 on the previous page Depending on the video resolution 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save is one second the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec you need to set the recording time to at least 30 minutes for a 60 frames per second resolution or 15 minutes for a 30 frames per second resolution to record a video 1 second long Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording
24. moving the Zoom T W lever Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed However you cannot use the Zoom Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle T W button on the display to adjust the zoom speed Or press the Control Down button on the LCD screen e When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720 30p the Intelli Zoom e The subject gets smaller and further away function does not operate e The smallest zoom ratio is the subject s original size in the zoom out Basic recording USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark Press the Back light button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The subject is against a snowy background The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features lt Backlight off gt lt Backlight on gt 41 42 Basic playoack CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE e You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the MODE button e The recorded videos or photos appear in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted
25. precautions Ta Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder Settings required before using a function These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Warning e When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder connect the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding e Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery you can cause an explosion Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type If you plug the AC power adaptor into a 240V AC outlet be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor 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 notice e Before using the camcorder read the Safety information carefully and then use the product properly e Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the instructions in the user manual e In this manual a memory card or card means an SD SDHC or SDXC memory card e In this user manual s function description tables the icon shown in
26. press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 1280x720 30p Records in 1280x720 30p resolution HD 720x480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution sD 16 9 with 16 9 aspect ratio i Records in 720x480 60p resolution 720x480 60p 4 3 with 4 3 aspect ratio sD r 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the image being recorded High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select the higher resolution there is less space to record videos in the memory The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 33 53 54 Advanced recording Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded Select the recording et mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 9 stey zomin O Control Left Right button gt eb ff Photo Resolution pone Z 1696X954 16 9 Ea 2 Select the desired submenu item serene M with the Control Up Down Ea button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 1696x954 1
27. quality videos have an SDV_ MP4 name format e The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file is created e Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder A new folder is created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9 999 e The folder names are given in the following order 100VIDEO 101VIDEO etc The maximum number of folders is 999 e The camcorder can create a maximum of 9 999 files in a storage media e As with video clip files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created e Photo files have a SAM_ JPG format A new folder stores files starting with SAM_0001 JPG e Folder names increase in this order 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc 4 5 misc J voeo EJ to0vine0 HDV_0001 MP4 HDV 0002 MP4 SDV_0007 MP4 SDV_0008 MP4 LEJ pcm L t00PHOTO f SAM_0001 JPG J SAM_0002 JPG l File format Video files e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 53 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 54 for photo resolution Ta Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder lt For proper playback the camcorder requires the original folder and file name Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service cen
28. single video 1 Press the Recording start stop A I o01 24 20min CO button 0005 HD e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 2 Press the Recording pause I resume E stop resume button e The recording pauses and the indicator appears To continue the recording press the Recording pause resume button If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when recording is paused the camcorder will connect to the PC after it saves the video it has recorded up to the pause e If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause mode the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the video it has recorded Basic recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTION My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon g by pressing the PHOTO button while you are recording a video and then lets you extract those clips from the video and watch them separately The camcorder also captures photos at the same time 1 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 2 Press the PHOTO button at each faye ony EG great moment while recording aos HD e The camcorder tags the scenes A as My Clip and captures photos at the same time a 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again Understanding My Clip func
29. temperature below 50 F 10 C may shorten its usage time and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put the battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder e Make sure to store the battery separately after use A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off The battery may be completely discharged if it has been installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time If this occurs the battery may not fully operate even if you charge it If the battery is not used for a long time fully charge the battery and then using your camcorder drain the charge completely Do this once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly To store the battery remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool dry place e Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it Carry the supplied USB cable and power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder you can damage the camcorder Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use Store the batt
30. the Windows computer Intelli studio is not Mac OS compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu The image or sound of the video file recorded by your camcorder does not play back correctly on your PC The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer speed of PC Copy the video file to your PC and then play it back on the PC If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi Speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly Video files copied to the PC are not affected by it The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play back a video page 85 Exit all other applications running on the computer If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC the file may not play back smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC 101 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom Explanation Solution e The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jacks i e to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder page 84 You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable General operations Symptom Explanation Solution e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The dateand Amearedncoment The backup int
31. the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority HDMI gt Audio Video composite output Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN UET Welk JEVE G Te e me al KADE Wm MY EEEE g ratio en F 3 TV 5 Appearance on 4 3 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio Images recorded in a 4 3 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level If the volume is too high the video may include noise 83 Dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders e Videos are dubbed to the other recording devices via analog data transfer composite connection Use the supplied Audio Video cable e Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD HDD recorder VCRs or DVD HDD recorders SS VIDEO AUDIO L R 000 Camcorder En Signal flow gt i Audio Video cable 84 Insert the storage media into the recording device Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorders with the supplied Audio Video cable Start recording on the recording device and then start playback on the camcorder e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details When dubbing fi
32. the on screen display column will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function Example 720X480 60p 16 9 Video Resolution Submenu item page 53 On screen display 720X480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution 16 9 with 16 9 aspect ratio If you set the video resolution to 720X480 60p 16 9 the corresponding icon SD will appear on the screen Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual Scene refers to the point where you press the Recording start stop button to start recording until you press it again to stop recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning l Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 AVC format You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to
33. the recording conditions If this occurs use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control Up Down 3 steY 20min button to select Manual 9999 E HD e The manual focus adjustment 20s indicator appears g 2 Press the Control Left Right button to select the desired indicator to adjust focus and then press the Control OK button e The camcorder applies the manual focus setting and the T indicator appears Focusing on a nearer or farther subject To focus on a nearer subject press the Control Left button To focus on a further subject press the Control Right button e The nearer or further icon 42 9 appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end e The adjusted value is applied right after you press the Control Left Right button to adjust the focus lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject QJ Pe of when to use the Manual focus mode When the subject is dark When the background is too bright When you view the subject through a window that is stained or wet When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence When you are shooting walls the sky or other low contrast subjects When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut
34. 00 00 0 00 55 Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level PlayOption Video Resolution e My Clip Share Mark Ca Protect Shortcut menu Bottom of the LCD screen zoon Button guide 100 0001 File name file number 17 Getting to know the camcorder e This On Screen Display OSD below appears in the photo playback a mode only e Press the MODE button to select the playback J mode page 26 l Photo playback mode Thumbnail view JA Top of the LCD screen Photo playback mode A W Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level Bottom of the LCD screen Pear Meany mAg Button guide Center of the LCD screen Current photo total number of ang recorded photos Ca Protect Error file Scroll bar Top of the LCD screen P reao Meaning Photo playback mode 3 Slide Show Current photo total number of recorded photos 1 10 g Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level Cua Protect Shortcut menu is Bottom of the LCD screen zoon Button guide ie Photo Resolution 100 0001 File name file number Getting started INSERTING EJECTING THE BATTE
35. 10 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 800x600 4 3 2 990 5 970 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 Unit Approximate number of images 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory Your recordable time and capacity and recordable number of photos may differ from the figures in the tables depending on your subject and actual recording conditions The higher the resolution the more memory is used Lower resolution increases the recording time but the image quality may suffer he bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image cordingly the recording time may vary Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings A memory card that is used to store a video can have un writable areas which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes The maximum video file size is 1 8GB When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9 999 respectively Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos you record when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 a 33 34 Getting ready to start recording ATTACHIN
36. 55 ai Right button to select the desired HD videos and then press the Control OK button y The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption setting page 68 If you play back a video tagged as My Clip the My Clip g icon on the LCD screen appears The color of the My Clip icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My Clip for 8 seconds EZI Thumbnail view 100 0001 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever AN Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback Doing so may damage the recorded data The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file s size and video resolution e Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases The video was recorded on another device The video has a file format that is not supported by the camcorder e The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder When the camcorder is connected to an external device adjust the volume using the connected external device You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC pages 81 86 For various functions available during playback see page 44 43 44 Basic playback J Various playback operations Control Up Down Left Right O
37. 6 9 Record in 1696x954 resolution 1280x720 16 9 Record in 1280x720 resolution 1600x1 200 4 3 Record in 1600x1200 resolution 0B B 800x600 4 3 Record in 800x600 resolution Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those devices do not support high resolution For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality e The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select page 33 e High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select a higher resolution for your photos you will have less space to store photos in the memory e Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos your record when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 White Balance Using the White Balance function you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting Daylight Fluorescent etc or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically Based on your selection the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your recording look natural M Select the recording i J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stey 220min QI Control Left Right button gt mepa on n w White Balance Daylight 2 Select the desired submenu item Cloudy with the Contro
38. B 100viDEO Date Duration Size HDV_0001 MP4 JAN 01 2013 10 00 20 22 6 MB Resolution 1280X720 30p E exit Box 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Other settings Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media 1 Press the MENU button gt Storage into om Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up E Down button gt Storage Info oe Control OK button e Press the Control Up Down UEN Ext wove EB Back button to move the screen up or down and view additional information e You can check the used memory available memory and the available recordable time for each recording resolution 2 Press the MENU button to exit the menu TA e f there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu e The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder s system files occupy a part of the capacity File No The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded Use File No to continue or reset the current file number sequence fA stBy 220min Io 1 Press the MENU button gt agep Control Left Right button e Settings gt Control Up n Down button gt File No gt Date Time Set Control OK button ion 2 Select the desired submenu item
39. D Brightness gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit 9 stey 220min MO e gt fll Eo mD amp Settings Date Time Set Date Time Display ay D Brig e Ga I Exit 9 stey 220min ido bia El fl w Date Time Set Date Time Display Settings m lt Normal Bright Ea ER the menu Submenu Items items Use Normal Standard brightness Bright Brightens the LCD screen Ta e f the surrounding is too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded e Abrighter LCD screen consumes more power Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes Press the MENU button gt EA stev 20min CI Control Left Right button Aye pis fal gt Settings gt Control Up Settings Down button Auto LCD Off EE z Control OK button Stutter Sound a W exit 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down 3 stey 220min Q button and then press the ode be fia a ntrol OK button aR De on Beep Sound Pan 7 3 Press the MENU button to exit Shut
40. DEOS PLAYING BACK MY CLIP USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION cssccccsssssssseseseecessseneeee 45 TAGGING and capturing great moments while playing back o lE EA A Voip is issasbicken Ores spereaync canta O T T VIEWING PHOTOS ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK Using the Menu ITEMS certs 49 HANDLING MENUS sssssssesseccccssssseeseeeccssssstseeseeeeesssnnteeeeeeen 49 MENU ITEMS sccccsccssssssssseecececsssstseeeeccessssnneseeeceecnsnneieeseeeeen 50 AGVARCEAFECOMUING secin sioan 52 iSCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution Contents White BAlANCS sicisstiisstvssets endietecerieceticirsrasts ekee srs 54 Face Detection EV Exposure Value Anti Shake HDIS Digital Special Effect Zoom Type Cont Shot Time Lapse REC Guideline Advanced playback Ot Thumbnail View Option PlayOption Smart BGM Option Delete My Clip Protect Share Mark Slide Show File Info CICK SCUMGE 2sicndi ares E E E is Storage Info File No Date Time Set Date Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Sh tter SOUNA aati 78 Auto Power Off ierices aa EE 79 PC Software Language Open source licenses Connecting Oa TV cccasesasavrsmraptasseshiaratatacsasdtes 81 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV 82 MEWING ON A TW SCREEN sac accveedeccceccysuens Ges Sisadenn or
41. Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interfe
42. EC and the ITU T in 2003 Compared with the conventional MPEG 2 format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 has more than twice the efficiency Your camcorder employs MPEG 4 AVC H 264 to encode high definition videos Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with the lens alone and does not degrade the quality of images Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Shutter speed Unlike the total pixel count this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an image EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camcorder s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorder s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter speed provides less time for light to enter The photo becomes darker but more easily
43. ECAUTIONS MPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ssssssscsscccsssssssssssssssnnisens 2 Safety informato seiesima 4 E Sta Te a E a 10 Getting to know the camcorder 13 unpacking LOCATION OF CON OLS ieies 14 DENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 16 Getting started 0 eee 19 NSERTING EJECTING THE BATTERY 19 CHARGING THE BAT CHECKING THE BATTERY STA Basic operation of the camcorder 24 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF ccccccceestteeessseeeeees SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE SETTING THE DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME SETTING THE OPERATION MODES SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 0 Getting ready to start recording cceeceeeeeeeees 30 INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SWPREIED s eer a e eee ei actin at 30 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED 31 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY cscsessesstseesseenseserseereeee 33 ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN Basie reordenar aea RECORDING VIDEOG RecordING pause RESUME TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MO RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTION RECORDING PHOTOS ees RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO 39 Zooming in out ai USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON Basie DIAVOEC Kas visvcsascatierrasdunatonsadgnnteensaanoninat CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VI
44. G THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger e The screen opens up to 90 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens e You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backwards To view recordings more conveniently rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens and then fold it back to the body VN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder T e When the LCD screen is rotated by 150 180 the left and right is sides of the subject are shown in reverse which produces a horizontally flipped image e Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e To adjust the LCD brightness see page 77 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the desired resolution before recording page 53 e Insert amemory card page 30 e Open the Lens cover by using the Lens cover open close switch page 15 e Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Select the recording ea O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 This camcorder features two Recording start stop buttons On
45. Hz or higher is CPU 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 r NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT or higher Viteo Cetel ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher f 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color Display recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher Recommended Memory Card Peeli m 6MB s Class 6 or above Camcorder System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even ona system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally On a slower than recommended computer video playback may skip frames or operate in an unexpected manner If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the videos To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC Intelli studio is not Mac OS compliant On 64 bit environment of Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 85 7 Intelli studio may be installed and work as 32 bit program 86 Using with a windows computer USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Intelli studio is a built in program that allows you to play back and edit files You can upload files to web sites such as YouTube or Flickr Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set PC Software to O
46. K button Playback Pause Stop 1 Playback and pause alternate gt ox0 000 0055 CM when you press the Control OK 7 He button during playback K 2 Use the Zoom lever to stop playback and return to the BII Thumbnail view 100 0001 thumbnail view Search playback RA 0 00 00 0 00 55 g 1 During playback press and hold the Control Left Right button a for reverse search forward search 2 Pressing the Control Left Right button repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction 100 0001 e RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 e FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 gt x8 gt x16 3 To resume normal playback press the Control OK button Skip playback During playback press the Control Right button to locate the starting point of the next file Pressing the Control Right button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction During playback press the Control Left button to locate the starting point of the current file Pressing the Control Left button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction Press the Control Left button within 3 seconds from the starting point of the current file to skip back to the previous file E adjust the volume during video playback Press the Control Up Down button to increase or decrease the volume Ta e EG gt o 00 000 0055 r HD You can hea
47. RY E insert the battery E eject the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks 1 Gently push the Battery release BATT switch in the direction e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you shown in the figure to eject the battery when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 2 Push down and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in the figure Use only Samsung approved batteries Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder 19 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Insert the battery into the camcorder page 19 You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor 2 Open the jack cover of the camcorder 3 Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor e The CHG charge indicator lights up and charging starts to charge the battery If you use any other power adapter for the j camcorder it will not work properly or the battery may not be When the battery is fully charged the charging CHG charged It may also cause an electric shock or result in a fire indicator turns green page 21 Make sure that you use the s
48. Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording unction to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 77 You cannot use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone sensitivity This increased sensitivity may cause the microphone to record surrounding ambient noise The increased microphone sensitivity may also cause the camcorder to record the noise the zoom mechanism makes if you use the zoom while recording When you record indoors or in the dark places ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted In very dark places the ISO adjustment can cause interference effects on images and prevent you from recording these images correctly We recommend you use a professional infrared camcorder when recording in dark places or at night An image can be blurred when the Anti Shake HDIS function is enabled and the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed in place Release the Anti Shake HDIS function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod RECORDING PAUSE RESUME The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video With this function you can record separate scenes as a
49. USER MIANUAL Digital Camcorder www samsung com register MX F90 HMX F91 MX F900 HMX F910 HMX F920 For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds Recommended Memory Card 6MB s Class 6 or above Important safety instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 10 11 12 13 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 instructi
50. a ateacerecees 83 Bubom VIEBOS opnesit tuscauadipsiantansagesiantiggsiaets 84 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERS 0ceseee 84 Using with a windows COMPUTEL c6c ees 85 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 0 USING THE Intelli studio P TIPGUBIESHOOUNG renitens 93 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES 93 SYMPTOMS GN SOONE coccsccnnanscasnisinssacnsnniacrsabansaceccnnsesnasnsseats 96 Maintenance amp additional information x108 MAINTENANCE sssini 103 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD sscssssseesseseesseteeee 104 GLOSSARY e E A R 105 SHSCHICATONS A 106 o Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information STEP 1 Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 19 2 Charge the battery fully page 20 3 Insert a memory card page 30 STEP 2 Record videos and photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the Lens cover open close switch to open page 15 2 To record videos press the Recording start stop button or to record photos press the PHOTO button pages 35 38 Recording start stop button Recording start stop button Quick start guide STEP 3 Play back videos or photos Viewing on a TV You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on a co
51. a memory card What do you want Windows to do page 30 I using Photo Printing Wizard Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 86 The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC s screen after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK Always do the selected action Photos Videos System folder Setting folder 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders 5 Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your PC If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 86 or repeat steps 1 through 3 again If the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder using My Computer or Windows Explorer If the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may be infected by an Autorun virus Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest version 91 92 Using with a windows computer l Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown below e Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable Videos H 264 e HD quality videos have an HDV_ MP4 name format e SD
52. ack and then press the SMART BGM button e To cancel press the SMART BGM button again Z You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option page 68 45 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT 3 ma you ron foo to be p am pri utton MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO ee tee g P You can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip as My Clip g and captures function g and capture photos from those scenes photos at the same time 4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever T e During video playback the camcorder can tag up to 20 scenes is with My Clip from a video and capture photos until the available remaining capacity of the storage media is full e Photos are captured in the same resolution as the video recording e If you press the PHOTO button while extracting and playing back scenes tagged as My Clip the camcorder switches to STBY mode 1 Select the video thumbnail view 2 Use the Control Up Down Left gt o 0000058 E Right button to select the desired HD videos and then press the Control z OK button nO e The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the E Thumbnail view 100 0001 shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions M e Insert a memory card page 30 e Open the LCD screen and pr
53. al flow gt Micro HDMI cable Using a micro HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camcorder e If you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro HDMI cable Set the TV s input or source selector to the HDMI input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV s input or source Start to play back images page 42 Understanding the HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this camcorder e The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only e Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1 3 the screen display may not work 81 82 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer Tv Signal flow gt Audio Video cable Connecting an Audio Video cable for the composite output 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio Video cable Turn on the camcorder and then connect an Audio Video cable If you do not turn o
54. al write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down e SDHC SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacities than SD memory cards e SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices Usable memory card Terminals Protection tab SDHC SDXC 1GB 2GB 4GB 32GB Up to 64GB Using the memory card adaptor To use a micro memory card with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor amp 31 32 Getting ready to start recording l Handling a memory card Damaged data may not be recoverable We recommend you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file The memory card does not support any data recovery mode Therefore care should be taken to prevent the memory card from being damaged while recording Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device using it on this camcorder without re
55. amcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the Intelli studio program page 86 2 Click Tool on the Intelli studio screen gt Sending song for Smart BGM Copy to PC Register to Contents Manager Delete All Registered Files Add View GPS Information Sending song for Smart Ege Web sharing P Set as the background imag Smart BGM 3 Click Browse on the Smart BGM screen and then select the desired song 4 Change the song s name so it can be recognized by the camcorder and then click Send gt Yes e The song is converted to the m4a format and then Sees transferred into the memory a A card in the camcorder mA fxm some t songs 5 sone Available memory space GELI Songs sayad on dovea Import song mp3 mta CUa WAdrninististorDocumentswiMusie Browee 5 When the transfer finishes click OK e You can save up to 5 converted songs in the memory card in the camcorder 6 The song saved into the memory I wooro card appears on the Smart BGAM gepi n ea a Option menu in video playback Smart BGM Option mode page 68 Noctume A Random x I exit To delete the external songs in the memory card You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card Ta e The camcorder can only recognize the external songs converted by the Intelli studio program e Intelli studio can onl
56. applied and the indicator Ea a and setting value appear eo menu OK guide cannot be used in the SMART AUTO is mode e The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode using the shortcut menu The setting procedure could be different for other menu items e The shortcut menu appears briefly The shortcut menu reappears when you press the Control OK button 1 Press the Control OK button in 9 stBy 220mMin STBY mode 9999 ii HD e The shortcut menu OK guide appears Basic operation of the camcorder l Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons Recording mode Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Playback Video playback QJ mode Photo playback mode Access the shortcut menu Playback Pause mode Access the shortcut menu Playback zoom Menu selection Confirms selection x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Previous skip playback Previous image iSCENE Zoom tele Increases the volume Moves the cursor up Focus Moves the cursor Zoom wide Decreases the volume down Search playback RPS Reverse EV Playback Search rate Moves to the previous menu Face Detection Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next skip playback Next image Moves to the n
57. as a cable connection AV cable micro HDMI cable etc Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you press the PHOTO button on or off 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Shutter Sound gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 3 stey 220min gop E m a Settings Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Q Exit 3 sTey z2omin O Edep aD o amp Settings m Auto LCD Off Off Beep Sound ED exit Off To turn the shutter sound off On PHOTO button To turn the shutter sound on It will sound when you press the Other settings Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Auto Power Off gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 3 stBy EKE 220min
58. b site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity available for uploading videos can differ depending on each web site s policy 89 90 Using with a windows computer UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS DIRECTLY TO YOUTUBE The One Press Share 89 button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube Just press the Share 9 button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the USB cable STEP 1 STEP 3 On the product select a video you want to upload in the video Press the Share button while your product is connected to thumbnail index view using the Share R9 button Repeat for a Windows computer each video you want to upload page 73 e A pop up sharing window displaying e The Share mark amp appears on each video the videos with share marks appears on the screen Normal kd e Click Yes on the PC screen to begin E 0 00 55 1710 uploading your videos to YouTube e If you want to upload directly without showing a pop up sharing window afi eL AIS Ea photo Move E Play check Intelli studio does not pop a list of share marked files from the connected device e You can use the Share button only while Intelli studio is running STEP 2 Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable e Ifyou have set PC Software On
59. button to exit he menu The indicator appears Start z again Press the MODE button to select the playback mode a Normal am B a e Slide Show Start Interval tees Music 20n EU exit 4 10 om 100 0001 To start a slide show from the current image To stop the slide show press the Control OK button To return to the thumbnail view move the Zoom lever Interval You can choose 1sec or 3sec Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select Music You can turn the internal background music on or off This camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the boot up flash memory If the music is on when the slide show starts the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode File Info You can see the image information for photos and videos page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt File Info Control OK button e The file selection screen appears 2 Select the desired video or photo by pressing the Control Up Down Left Right button and then press the Control OK button e The following information for the selected file appears Date Duration Video only Size Resolution Press the MODE button to select the playback E mode Normai om ul gap ei a File Info Select Files al 0 exit Fite into cml
60. circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 27 28 29 30 a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified t
61. cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded o provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect O proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of he lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding o conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection o grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below Important safety instructions 21 22 23 24 25 26 LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or
62. ding photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click Click the Share gt Upload tab on the Intelli studio browser page 89 Z Intelli studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set PC Software On gt page 79 STEP 5 Delete videos or photos If the camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos you have saved to your computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space MODE button gt Playback mode gt MENU button gt Delete page 70 Getting to know the camcorder UNPACKING Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center Model name Internal memory HMX F90 HMX F91 52x Optical HMX F900 gt 70x Intelli HMX F910 130x Digital HMX F920 l Check your accessories Although the models have some features that are different they operate in the same way e The exact appearance of each item may vary by model e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the power adaptor or the batterie
63. e is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD screen Select the one that works best for you Select a subject to record FA 0 00 00 j220min CA e Adjust the LCD screen to the en best angle for recording e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 40 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again Al e f power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded e Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card error e Note that damaged data cannot be recovered e Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media 35 36 Basic recording For on screen information display see pages 16 18 For approximate recording times see page 33 Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For various functions available when you record videos see pages 52 66 During recording some button operations are unavailable MODE button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the op front of the camcorder
64. e The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject s tint will differ affecting the subject s white balance Use this function to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result e When you set white balance manually the object you frame must be white Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value e The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again e During normal outdoor recording setting to Auto may provide better results e Cancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise setting e Reset the white balance if light conditions change 55 56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognizes face like shapes and adjusts focus color and exposure automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected Select the recording rij J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt amp stay 220Min Control Left Right button ndopa e Face Detection on o a On 3 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down E exit 3 oO e
65. e card is facing up Gently push the memory card to eject it BR WN Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover 4 Close the cover e To avoid data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out e If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it is on the camcorder turns off Z Your camcorder supports only SD SDHC and SDXC cards lt Card compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED l Compatible memory cards e You can use SD SDHC and SDXC cards with this camcorder We recommend you use an SDHC card This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB e MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported e Compatible memory card capacity SD 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 32GB SDXC up to 64GB e When you use unauthorized memory cards the camcorder can not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost e The memory cards released after this camcorder was released may not be compatible with the camcorder e To ensure stable recording and playback use 6MB s Class 6 or higher memory cards e SD SDHC SDXC memory cards have a mechanic
66. e subject in the LCD screen The camcorder automatically detects the scene Landscape etc and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Appears when recording a night scene Appears when recording with a very bright background Appears when recording indoors Appears when recording a close up Appears when recording a landscape Appears when recording a portrait F RRE os Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night 3 Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO button pages 35 38 4 To cancel the SMART AUTO mode press the SMART AUTO button again e The SMART AUTO Auro and Anti Shake HDIS jg icons disappear from the screen e When there is no detected scene the 49 icon appears e The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face depending on the position of the face or brightness e Depending on conditions such as lighting shaking of the camcorder or distance to the subject the camcorder may detect the image you see on the LCD screen as a different scene type each time you apply SMART AUTO e The Portrait and Night Portrait modes work only when Face Detection is set to On page 56 e Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation MENU button Control OK button etc Most settings are automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode To set or adjust functions on your
67. e time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects Select the recording igi K J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 e To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you must set the recording interval between frames Interval 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Time Lapse REC 2 Press the Control Up Down button to select On then press the Control OK button e The recording interval and total recording time items appear 3 Set the desired recording interval Sec with Control Up Down button I using the menu 3 stBy 20min CIO Hebe w El m Time Lapse REC Do On 1 Sec 24 Hr I Exit 3 stay 220Min Q Time Lapse REC 1 Off Sec oa 48 Min meia ea 24 Hr ED exit move ok 4 Move to the next setting Hr by pressing the Control Left Right button and then set the desired total recording time in the same way 5 Press the Control OK button to finish the setting and then press the MENU button to exit the menu 6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button The Time Lapse REC starts Off To disable the function e Interval Sec To set the time interval between image captures On 1 3 gt 5 gt 10 gt 15 gt 30 Seconds B REC Limit Hr To set the total time of recording 24
68. echnician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used Important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE g 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
69. erior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning Gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD screen e To prolong its service life do not rub the LCD screen with a Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage coarse cloth the screen e Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena They are not malfunctions When you use the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up lf you leave the power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot When using the camcorder in cold conditions an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen e An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0 01 However a black or bright spot red blue white may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center These spots which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images 103 104 Maintenance amp additional information When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location The d
70. ernal rechargeable battery may be discharged page 25 Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the e Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder camcorder before turning it on Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Explanation Solution e You cannot select grayed items in the menu If you have not inserted a memory card into the camcorder all functions that require a memory card Storage Info Format etc are grayed in the menu and you cannot select them Insert a memory card to select and use these functions Because of the following settings Menu items are grayed out Anti Shake HDIS Face Detection Digital Special Effect Back light C Nite Intelli Zoom Video Resolution 1280x720 30p 102 Maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE e To clean the lens Use a air brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth Cautions when storing If necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Cautions when storing Mold may form on the lens if the lens is left dirty e To store your camcorder safely turn it off If the lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it off for Remove the battery and power adaptor about 1 hour Remove the memory card Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor e To clean the ext
71. ery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 59 F 77 F 15 C 25 C recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly The battery lifetime is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage and operating and environmental conditions 23 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the Lens cover open close switch to open 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button Power button The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered on lt If a warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 93 95 and take corrective action When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the Date Time Set screen appears at start up 24 Set the date and time page 25 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time the followi
72. ess the Power button to turn on the camcorder e This function works only in the photo playback mode page 26 1 Select the photo thumbnail view EA e You can easily switch between 110 the video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever xd movie jmove iPlay 2 Use the Control Up Down al 410 g Left Right button to select the c desired photos and then press the Control OK button e The camcorder displays the EZI Thumbnail view 100 0001 photo you selected in full screen view and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time e To view the previous next photo press the Control Left Right button 3 To return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data e Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo file e Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally Photos that were recorded on another device Photos recorded in a file format not supported by this camcorder a format that does not conform to DCF standards 47 48 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function 1 Select the photo you want to magnify page 47 2 Adjust the magnification with the Control OK b
73. ew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder and on the reflection lens If there is dew on or in your camcorder it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on e Exactly when does dew condensation occur When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location or when you move it to a hot area suddenly Examples You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was running e What can do Turn the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The power adaptor provided lets you power recharge and use your camcorder in any country region that has the power in the 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder I
74. exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 16 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 17 POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third 19 20 grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply
75. ext menu Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings 2 Press the Control Up Down button to select Language and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the Control Up Down button to select the desired OSD language and then press the Control OK button LCD screen f9 stev 220min O ba fl D w amp Settings Format Default Set 0 exit 3 stay 220Min QI Side bil fl fh amp 1 Settings Default Set Exit 30 Fran ais 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e The OSD language appears in the selected language R you selected Language options may be changed without prior notice The selected language remains even if you remove the battery The date and time format may change depending on the language 29 30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED Jt insert a memory card l To eject a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure 3 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of th
76. f you want to view your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device it must be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder For example an NTSC to PAL format converter The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc E You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world Maintenance amp additional information GLOSSARY AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject Your camcorder uses contrast to focus automatically Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder s sensor Camcorder shake Blur If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camcorder shake b
77. freezes subjects in motion ie White balance color balance An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the primary colors red green and blue in an image The goal of adjusting the white balance or color balance is to 105 correctly render the colors in an image Specifications Model name HMX F90 HMX F91 HMX F900 HMX F91 0 HMX F920 Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 AVC Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Image device 1 3 2 CMOS System Effective pixels Approx 920 000 pixels Total pixels Approx 5 Mega pixels Lens 1 8 to 4 9 52x Optical 70x Intelli 130x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length 2 1mm 109 2mm Size dot number 2 7 inches wide 230k BOD Esa LCD screen method TFT active matrix system Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Q analog Audio output 7 50dBm 47KQ analog stereo Connectors HDMI output D type connector Micro HDMI USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed Power source 5 0V Using the power adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium lon battery Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Lithium lon battery Power consumption 2 4W LCD on Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C General Operating humidity 10 80 Storage temperature 4 F 140F 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D Approx 2 05 x2 3 x4 43 63 9mmx56 4mmx119 0mm Weight Approx 222g
78. ge by increasing contrast Western i This mode creates a faded and old film vintage look 62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital zoom Select the recording ria J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stay 220min G1 Control Left Right button gt cor Gees wm oom Type Zoom Type Z Optical Zoom Intelli Zoom 2 Select the desired submenu item Digital Zoom with the Control Up Down Mien K s button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Optical Zoom To use optical zoom up to 52X e The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range Intelli Zoomi without any deterioration in image quality e Intelli zoom is available up to 70X e When this option is selected the camcorder will automatically switch to the digital zoom if you Digital Zoom zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range e Digital zoom is available up to 130X Digital zoom range 3 stBy 220min O 9999 i HD The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the Zoom lever or Zoom button With digital zoom the image is digitally processed more than it is in the intelli or optical zoom modes As a result t
79. he image resolution may deteriorate The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video Advanced recording Penh SDO Submenu Items The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo taking opportunities when J items Use Orcerze recording moving subjects display Off To record only one photo image While you are pressing the PHOTO button Select the recording offi mode by pressing the MODE On the camcorder can take up to 30 photos m button page 26 continuously 1 Press the MENU button gt 3 stv 20min Z e The number of recordable photos depends on the photo s resolution Control Left Right button gt awb 8 e lt and the memory space available Cont Shot e If an error occurs Card full etc during continuous shot the recording stops and an error message appears 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down Exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 64 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 creat
80. ing 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch BATT 9 Tripod receptacle 15 Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode Different indicators appear depending on the setting values M video and Photo recording mod e The On Screen Display OSD below appears when the camcorder is in the recording sf K mode only he recording sf 6 mode page 26 e Press the MODE button to select STBY 0 00 00 220Min i Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen EB Sec 24Hr 9999 is a cc H Recording mode Video Photo g Storage media memory card Operating status standby Battery info i STBY 11 recording pause photo capturing remaining battery level H cans n Time counter video recording A 3 i i 0 00 00 220Min time remaining recordable time iu HD Photo Resolution Video Resolution GR ISCENE Smart Auto Anti Shake HDIS ize Time Lapse REC Back light L e This camcorder provides one combined p o 9 is video and photo recording mode You can Pi 4 n easily record videos or photos in the same My Clip Continuous shot mode without having to change it Photo image counter e The on screen indicators are based on a 16GB 9999 total number of recordable photos
81. ither registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc Twitter is a trademark of Twitter Inc Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and the term th High Definition Multimedia Interface H LD m l are trademarks or registered HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Proper recording etiquette e Do not record videos or photos of people without their authorization or consent e Do not record videos or photos in forbidden recording places e Do not record videos or photos in private places Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully N WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury 0 CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product WARNING g Prohibited action Do not disassemble the product fal Unplug from the power supply D Do not touch the product This precaution must be followed Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnor
82. l Up Down button and then press the Control OK button CED exit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu QJ Understanding White Balance The White Balance WB process removes unrealistic color casts so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other colors look natural Proper white balance has to take into account the color temperature of a light source which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light Advanced recording To let the camcorder adjust the white Auto balance automatically according to he lighting conditions E For recording in clear outdoor Daylight ighting xe For recording in the shade or cloudy Cloudy weather amp Flu rescent For recording under white fluorescent oi ights one For recording under halogen lamps va Tungsten and incandescent lights Lets you manually adjust the white Custom WB balance to match the light source or amp situation l To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB stey 220Min Q e The indicator 124 and message o setwnie naine S majno Set White Balance appear 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so it fills the EI ext ok screen Use an object that is not transparent e If the object filling the screen is not focused correct the focus using Focus Manual page 58 White thick paper 3 Press the Control OK button
83. lied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction 9 Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not place the camcorder down on the open LCD screen Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to fail to operate normally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Place the camco
84. luminated by bright light vertical lines appear The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight During recording the date time does not appear Set Date Time Display to on page 76 The beep sound is not heard Set the Beep Sound to On The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos When the Audio Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder the beep sound will automatically turn off There is a time difference between the point where you press the Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press the Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error You cannot record a photo image Set your camcorder to the recording mode page 26 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if set page 31 The storage media is full Use a new memory card or format the storage media page 80 Remove unnecessary images page 70 99 100 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanatio
85. ly charge a completely exhausted battery e Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery e The time is only for reference Times shown above are measured under Samsung s test conditions Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions e The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures e We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function Continuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source The continuous recording time shows the available recording time We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the when you record without using any other function after recording camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing starts back the camcorder indoors The connection is the same as that for The battery may discharge 1 5 times faster than this reference if you battery charging page 20 use the record start stop the zoom and the playback functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual g recording time is about 60 of the times listed above the battery prolonged The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in e Depending on your PC specifications the charging time can be Getting started About the battery e Battery properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient
86. mal heat or fire No oil Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60 C 140 F may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not allow water metal or inflammable material to enter the camcorder or power adaptor Doing so may pose a fire hazard Do not bend the USB cable or damage the power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There is a risk of fire or an electric shock No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects Do not disconnect the adaptor by pulling on its USB cable as this could damage the cable Safety information Do not use the power adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock Unplug the power adaptor before you clean it If you leave it plugged in there is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock K Do not connect the power adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blade
87. menu page 27 Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom manual focusing will not focus accurately Before focusing manually check if the Digital Zoom is turned off page 62 59 60 Advanced recording Anti Shake HDIS Use the Anti Shake HDIS function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder Select the recording rij J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Anti Shake HDIS 220Min 3 stey B e pS a we Anti Shake HDIS Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down El r button and then press the Control OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu Off To disable the function To enable the Anti Shake HDIS function to on compensate for shaking movements ah Use the Anti Shake function in the following cases e When recording while using the zoom extensively e When recording a close up picture of a small object e When recording while walking or in a moving car The camcorder automatically activates the An
88. mory card was used to record on other devices If the camcorder cannot read the memory card e Amemory card with the protection tab set to lock can not be formatted e If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed in the menu e You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid loss of power while formatting Default Set You can restore all menu settings to their defaults 1 Press the MENU button gt f3 stBy 220min Control Left Right button YS pia Settings gt Control Up one Down button gt Default Set gt Control OK button Language 0 exit 2 Select Yes if you want all the settings returned to the defaults 4 e Do not turn off the power while using this function After resetting the camcorder reset the Date Time Set page 25 The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages in page 29 Open source licenses Show the Open source licenses information Connecting to a IV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition HD quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high definition video transfer HDMI IN Camcorder Sign
89. n Select Files To set the share mark selected videos All On To set the share mark all videos To remove the share mark from all marked videos All Off all at once You can also set the share mark on your videos in the single image display mode e By using the Intelli studio software embedded in the camcorder you can easily upload videos marked with share marks page 90 e When uploading a video file to a web site such as YouTube the one time upload maximum is 14 minutes 59 seconds Press the Control OK button to select each video you want to share mark The share mark icon appears on the video Repeat Steps and for each video you want to share mark Press the MENU button to mark the videos you want to share The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Using the Share R button You can set the share mark on a video by simply pressing the Share Q button Advanced playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects 1 2 3 74 M page 26 e Select the photo thumbnail view page 42 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Slide Show Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and hen press the Control OK button Press the MENU
90. n e This is the default setting 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli studio main window If your camcorder has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear e Depending on your version of Windows the Windows removable disk window may also appear 3 Click Yes in the new file saving window The uploading procedure starts Click Yes to confirm e If you do not want to save any new files select No Save As New File Do you want to save new files in camcoider SAMSUNG HWX F90 to the PC New Files 34 Total Fles 34 Folder CYDceurents and Setirgs dniristaiodiMy Documentdlrtelis Change E Dori epen tis window joday v ver m To disconnect the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps B A 3 05PM Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC POND Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug oriented in the correct direction e When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction e If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while t
91. n Solution e Set Focus to Auto page 58 e The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Focus does not adjust automatically Adjust the focus manually page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface Clean the lens and check the focus You are recording in a dark place Increase the brightness The image appears too bright or flickering or e This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel changes in color iSCENE to minimize these phenomena page 52 Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution e Press the MODE button to set the video playback mode The video does not play back e Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder Check out memory card compatibility page 31 e If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly The Skip or Search function does not work properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly e Check if the power adaptor or battery is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing back a Time Lapse recording Photos stored on a storage media do not appear in the actual size e The Time Lapse REC function does not record sound e Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at their actual size This is not an error Playback on other devices TV
92. n option by pressing the Control Up Down button and CD exit then press the Control OK button 3 If you selected Select Files image betete my ciip om thumbnails appear m cuss 110 Use the Control Up Down 4 Left Right button to move to a F video tagged as My Clip Press the Control OK button I belete move E cance The garbage can icon ia appears on the video Repeat Steps and for each video tagged as My Clip gp uae he MENU button to delete all tags from the videos you selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Select Files To delete the My Clip tags from selected videos All Files To delete the My Clip tags from all videos Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered You can also delete the My Clip tags from videos in single view 71 Advanced playback Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26
93. n the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV 2 Set the TV s input or source selector to the input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input 3 Start to play back images page 42 Q Stereo Type Mono Type VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO E airs Yellow White Yellow Red White When you connect the camcorder to a TV the LCD screen of the camcorder turns off automatically Make sure you ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks The TV screen may not display the right image information if connected incorrectly Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source When connecting to a TV using the Audio Video cable match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks Video input may appear green depending on the TV If this occurs connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the green jack of the TV If your TV has one audio jack mono input connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the video jack the white plug to the audio jack and leave the red plug unconnected When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio Video cable images recorded in high definition image quality 1280x720 30p play back in standard definition image quality When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable
94. n to exit the menu e To play back the selected background music with a video press the SMART BGM button when the video plays back To stop the background music press the SMART BGM button again To play back from the selected video to the a Play All last video ma The Flea Waltz To play back The Flea Waltz Play One To play back the selected video only once a Canon in D To play back Canon in D Repeat All To play back all videos repeatedly n Cello Suite No 1 To play back Cello Suite No 1 Nocturne To play back Nocturne Repeat One To play back the selected video repeatedly wn To play back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne Random randomly When you change background music by pressing the MENU button while the video is playing back the video will be paused Press the Control OK button to play back the paused video again with the changed background music Advanced playback l Using external songs as background music Smart BGM II You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the songs stored in the camcorder s memory and available through the Smart BMG option M e Insert a memory card e Prepare external songs for background music To set external songs as background music Convert your songs to a compatible format using the built in Intelli studio program so they can be recognized by the camcorder 1 Connect the c
95. ness and angle of the LCD Storage media Symptom Explanation Solution Memory card functions are not operable Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 30 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 80 Image cannot be deleted You cannot delete the images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device page 72 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 31 You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 31 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Your computer does not recognize an SDXC memory card SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system Ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before co
96. ng functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption l Sleep mode The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed and then if idle for more than 20 minutes the camcorder turns off However if Auto Power Off 5 Min is set the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes If you open the LCD screen during sleep mode the sleep mode ends and the camcorder returns to the last operation mode used After 20 minutes LCD screen is closed lt Sleep mode gt lt Power off gt The power saving mode does not work in the following situations While recording playing back or displaying a slide show When the LCD screen is opened e The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode However if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended time we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button when not using it Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time Internal rechargeable battery Charging the internal rechargeable battery Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off Once this battery is depleted the current date time values are all reset to defaults and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable batte
97. ng to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Select Files To delete selected videos or photos To delete all videos or photos except for the AURIISS protected files e Deleted images cannot be recovered e Do not remove the power adaptor or memory card while deleting files otherwise the storage media may be damaged Z e You can also delete your recordings in single view i e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate image protection page 72 e Protected images cannot be deleted To delete a protected image cancel the protect function first page 72 e f the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you cannot delete e You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased page 80 e The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufficient We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid power loss while deleting Advanced playback Delete My Clip You can delete the My Clip tag from a video tagged as My Clip M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt ari a uma Delete My Clip All Files pn 2 Select a
98. nishes stop the recording device and then your camcorder e Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio Video cable in SD standard definition image quality regardless of the recording resolution HD SD e To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality use the built in software of your camcorder and then copy the video to your computer page 86 e Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e To record the date time display it on the LCD screen page 76 Using with a windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the functions listed below by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli studio editing software built into your camcorder l Main Functions l System Requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli e Intelli studio editing software s main functions Playing back recorded videos or photos Editing recorded videos or photos Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube Flickr or Facebook etc e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer studio os Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows 7 or higher Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 G
99. nnected TV Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen pages 81 83 You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view 1 Press the MODE button to select the playback J mode STEP 4 Save recorded videos photos Using the Intelli studio program built in to your camcorder you can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the videos and photos with your friends and family For details see pages 86 89 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the Zoom lever 3 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select a desired video or photo and then press the Control OK button normai g E 0 00 55 110 mF E Photo R Move E Piay 11 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos photos to your PC from the camcorder 1 Start the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes and the uploading procedure starts 2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli studio program e You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face Date Location etc Contents Manager Saved files in your PC Folders directory on your PC 12 3 Double click the file you would like to play back Sharing videos photos on Web sites Share your contents with the world by uploa
100. nnecting the product to the device 97 98 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Make sure the memory card is inserted and write protect tab is set to unlock The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files to your PC and then format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you frequently record or delete files the performance of the storage media will deteriorate In this case reformat the storage media If you use a memory card with a low writing speed the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject il
101. nu items cannot be used at the same time or may be grayed out For more information see Troubleshooting on page 102 e For easy understanding the menu setting procedure in the example above presented the simplest way of setting the menu item Menu setting methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose e You can also access the shortcut menu using the Control OK button page 27 49 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode e For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table l Recording menu items l Playback menu items Accessible X Not accessible playback playback iSCENE Auto 52 mode mode Default value Page Video Resolution 1280X720 30p 53 CN GD Thumbnail View Photo Resolution 1696x954 16 9 54 Option 9 J Normal 67 h il view onl White Balance Auto 54 Thumbnail view only PlayOption J x Play All 68 Face Detection Off 56 Smart BGM Option EV 57 Single view only e x The Flea Waltz 68 C Nite 58 Delete e 70 Focus Auto 58 Delete My Clip e x z 71 Anti Shake HDIS off 60 Digital Special Effect off 61 Protect e e ie Zoom Type Optical Zoom 62 Share Mark J x 73 Gont Shot Ot oS Slide Show x 74 Time Lapse REC Off 64 File Info J a 74 Guideline Off 66 Settings 75 Settings e e gt 75
102. ons 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 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 fromtip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Apparatus shall not be
103. own release the SMART AUTO mode first 39 e SMART AUTO must be set before recording 40 Basic recording ZOOMING IN OUT W Wide angle Sent gt T Telephoto Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom 70x Intelli zoom and 130x digital zoom e Zoom magnification over 70x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 130x page 62 e To maintain sharp focus the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inches for telephoto e Optical zoom preserves image quality but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom e Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly If this occurs use Focus Manual page 58 To zoom in a e We recommend you use Anti Shake HDIS for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power Or press the Control Up button on the LCD screen e If you zoom when recording the camcorder may record the sound e The distant subject is gradually magnified of the Zoom lever or Zoom button operating e When you use the zoom function you can decrease its speed by slowly
104. power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The camcorder does not turn on e If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off The power automatically turns off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off e Use the power adaptor e Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the POE CANO De MES ON camcorder before turning it on e The temperature is too low The battery is quickly discharged e The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery e The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images This can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right details see display specifications page 83 Troubleshooting Displays Symptom Explanation Solution Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 93 95 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light is too bright Adjust the bright
105. r the recorded sound ROR from the internal speaker z The level can be set anywhere p between 0 and 10 Thumbnail View 100 0001 Pp Ir 0 00 00 0 00 55 g HD 100 0001 If you close the LCD screen during playback you may not hear the sound from the speaker e You can hear the recorded sound only when the playback is at normal speed e When playing back the My Clip tags the search playback function does not operate Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip from a video 1 Select the video thumbnail view Elica a 0 00 55 5 10 2 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the video k tagged with the My Clip symbol q and then press the PHOTO Pro Emos EE my cip Pray button e The camcorder plays back the gt 9900000085 C1 tagged scenes sequentially K 3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever EZI Thumbnail View 100 0005 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can enjoy music during video playback If the original sound in the video is loud the background music will be decreased naturally On the other hand if the original sound in the video is quiet the background music will be increased naturally This function works only in the video playback mode page 26 Select the desired video to play b
106. ransferring files data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and then reconnect the camcorder e Intelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run iStudio exe Using with a windows computer Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window When the Intelli studio starts up video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window Q For details select Help Help on the Intelli studio screen Esse a If you install Intelli studio on your PC the program will launch more quickly To install the program select Tool gt Install Intelli studio on PC e You can update the latest version of Intelli studio software by clicking on Web Support gt Update Intelli studio gt Start Update e The camcorder s built in Intelli studio software is intended for home use It is not for precision or industrial productions For these applications we recommend an editing software designed for professional use Menu items Display files in the selected folder Switch to Photo edit mode Switch to Video edit mode Switch to Share mode Enlarge or
107. rder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio Interference from the camcorder could cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast E Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetic fields such as speakers and large motors Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording Only plug the power adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible If any problem occurs with the product you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely Turning off the power button on the product does not turn off the camcorder completely D Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Q iani Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction risk of fire electric shock or damages caused by using unauthorized accessories N Contents Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS cccssssssssssssssssssie PR
108. reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device View files as thumbnails or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders stored on your computer Move to the previous or next folder 6 89 08 6 6606090900 6 6 8 6 Print files view files on a map store files in Contents Manager or register faces 87 88 Using with a windows computer Step 3 Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1 F With Intelli studio click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected Choose the video or photo that you want to play back e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file e lf you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease After you select the video or photo you want double click to play back e Playback starts and the controls appear 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
109. rence Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation N Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE l About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting pages 93 102 This User Manual covers models HMX F90 HMX F91 HMX F900 HMX F910 and HMX F920 e llustrations of model HMX F90 are used in this user manual Safety Icon A There is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CAUTION Product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety
110. rotect selected videos or photos from deletion All On To protect all videos or photos All Off To cancel the protection for all videos or photos r e You can also protect you recordings in single view e If the write pro ection tab on a memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection page 31 Advanced playback Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button Normal om Control Left Right button gt Simba Sees ew Share Mark el AllOn Ra 2 Select an option by pressing the Allott a Control Up Down button and Exit hen press the Control OK button 3 Ifyou selected Select Files image J snare mark om humbnails appear it 0 00 55 410 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the video you want to share mark EM mark Wjmove E Cancel If you selected All On the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button If you selected All Off the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK butto
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112. ruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection
113. ry The date time must be set again The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attach the battery for about 48 hours the internal battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the internal battery by connecting to the supplied USB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours 1 Open the LCD screen and press Date Time Set Um the Power button to turn on the camcorder ari Day Year Hr Min e The Date Time Set screen BEN ot V2 12 00 am appears move Hok 2 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control Up Down Left Right button 3 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the Control OK button Z e The year can be set up to 2037 e Set Date Time Display to On page 76 e After setting the date and time are automatically recorded ona special data area of the storage media 26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Recording mode s J e Playback mode e Each time the operation mode changes the respective mode indicator light turns on Recording A mode e O To record videos or photos Playback mode i To play
114. s e Amemory card is not included See page 31 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Micro HDMI cable AD39 00179A External battery charger IA BCQUA4 Carrying case AD69 00929A ol Memory card Memory card adaptor 14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS l Front amp Left Doin 0000 Lens MENU button Control Up Down Left Right OK button Zoom T W button gt J Recording start stop button J LCD screen le Memory card Jack cover USB jack e Memory card slot 2 AV jack av _ CHG charging indicator HDMI jack Hami Internal speaker Display button Recording pause resume button Back light f button SMART BGM button SMART AUTO m button Share Q9 button Power button Getting to know the camcorder l Right Top amp Bottom l Rear 1 lt a Al wae OS 2 T A L 3 A 1 MODE button 1 Mode indicator n Recording mode Video Photo 2 Zoom lever T W 6 Playback mode 3 PHOTO My Clip button 2 Recording start stop button 4 Strap 3 Battery slot 5 Strap hook AN Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during 6 ding 6 Lens cover open close switch record
115. s exposed Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child consult a physician immediately If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power adaptor immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Do not plug or unplug the power adaptor with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the power adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Keep the power adaptor unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the camcorder or the power adaptor There is a risk of fire or an electric shock 5 e gt Safety information Q caution Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may occur Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery power adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supp
116. systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE INTHE US 1 800 SAMSUNG asana Samsung Electronics America Inc 726 7864 9 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 RoHS compliant 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 Ethe
117. ter perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Power source Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor Low Battery The battery is almost discharged Charge the battery oe Check the battery s authenticity Change to an authentic and charged Samsung a ofthe The battery failed to authenticate battery We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder This is not a rated adaptor Use only the rated adaptor that we provided The power adaptor failed to authenticate Check the power adaptor s authenticity We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors for this camcorder Storage media There is no memory card inserted in Insert Card the memory card slot Insert a memory card Card Full There is not enough space to record Back up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete ard Tu on the memory card unnecessary files in the memory card Card E The memory card has some problem Format the memory card or replace it with a new one ar ror and cannot be recognized ry p j Card Locked THS wnts protection tab on tne Release the write protection tab memory card has been set to lock 93 94 Troubleshooting Storage media Not Supported Card A The memory card is not supported in his camcorder Change to a memory card that we recommended
118. ter Sound the menu EW exit Off To disable the function When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY On mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts and dims the LCD screen i e When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following situation If the power cable Power adaptor USB cable is connected TT 78 Other settings Beep Sound When Beep Sound is on the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Beep Sound gt Control OK button 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu f3 sty 220Min CIO A Sale Settings Auto LCD Off 2 ce o Shutter Sound are Exit f9 stey 220mMin IO atin os Settings AutoLcD Ott og Shutter Sound E exit tem US Off Disables the function On To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button During recording and playback During a pause while recording The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following situations When the camcorder h
119. ti Shake HDIS function in the Smart Auto mode Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS is On Hold the camcorder firmly with both hands When this function is On the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is On after images may stand out If this occurs we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning Anti Shake HDIS to Off Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look Select the recording sia J mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Digital Special Effect 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Examples of 7 digital effect options Off Disables the function BIlk amp Wht G amp This mode changes the image into black and white Sepia 3 This mode gives images a reddish brown cast Negative lt j This mode reverses the colors and the brightness and creates a negative effect Dazzle This mode creates a brighter image by increasing color saturation Noir amp This mode creates a stronger ima
120. ting Recording File number is full Cannot record video Folder and file number have reached the maximum number You cannot record additional videos Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before formatting File number is full Cannot take a photo Folder and file number have reached the maximum number You cannot record additional photos Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before formatting Check the lens cover Lens cover is closed Open the lens cover Playback Read Error Some problems occurred when reading data from the storage media Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage device Corrupted file This file cannot be read Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device 95 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center Power Symptom Explanation Solution The battery may not be installed on your camcorder Insert a battery into the camcorder The inserted battery may be discharged Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one If you use a power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet Remove the battery or unplug the
121. tion Captured photos are saved in the photo thumbnail view 4 2 t JE TE During a video recording You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip gt from a video page 45 The camcorder can tag up to 5 moments as My Clip and capture up to 5 photos while recording a video When you use the My Clip function the camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the PHOTO button and ends five seconds after you pressed the PHOTO button Photos are captured in the video recording resolution When you use time lapse recording the My Clip function does not operate You can also tag any scenes in a video by pressing the PHOTO button during video playback page 46 The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording successfully 37 38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording page 54 1 e Insert a memory card page 30 e Open the Lens cover by using the Lens cover open close switch page 15 e Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Select the recording O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 Select a subject to record e Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for capturing e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 40 Center the subject in the LCD screen
122. tor Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE Battery level display You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Jt check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state 9 stev 20min CT 9999 SID Battery Level Pasta state Messe Fully charged 75 50 50 25 25 5 Charging CHG lamp Charging state 1 a gt LED color Orange Green Orange blink 4 less than 5 gt Charging Fully charged Error Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Charge the battery as soon as possible HOQeebed Low The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds battery The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time 21 22 Getting started Available charging and running time for the battery To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx 160 min Charging time approx 300 min Battery Type IA BP105R IA BP210R To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx 160 min approx 300 min HD SD approx 200 min approx 160 min Playback time approx 200 min approx 400 min e Charging time Approximate time in minutes required to ful
123. upplied USB cable or power adapter e Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the battery may not charge fully The green indicator will not turn on i e Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the l To charge the battery with the power adaptor socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder e When using the power adaptor place it close to the wall outlet If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder separate the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet e Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space such as between furnishings e Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power adaptor Otherwise you can damage the storage media or data e When recording indoors with a wall outlet available it is convenient to use the power adaptor instead of the battery e We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient temperature between 50 F and 86F 10 C 30 C e If the camcorder is turned on the battery will still charge but more charging time will be needed We recommend you keep the camcorder turned off while it charges e You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder e If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery charging may take longer e AnAC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distribu
124. uring the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low speed card the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 53 The higher the video resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse including loss caused by any PC virus e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY l Recordable time available for video Storage media capacity neoon G8 268 408 sce 1608 zeb exen 1280X720 30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480 60p 16 9 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480 60p 4 3 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 Unit Approximate minutes of recording l Recordable number of photos RS OT cs 268 465 scs Tieas 2268 axes 1696x954 16 9 1 650 3 290 6 630 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 1280x720 16 9 2 270 4 550 9 160 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 1600x1200 4 3 1 520 3 080 6 1
125. utton e The screen is framed and the p EZI Thumbnail View 4 10 BB 100 0001 image is magnified starting from the center of the image You can zoom in from x1 3 to x2 0 3 Press the Control Up Down Gl ans tho g Left Right button to view the area g you want on the magnified photo Vv 4 To cancel use the Zoom lever EI exit 100 0001 AR Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified While you are using the playback zoom you cannot select other images Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button When you access and use other menu items use these examples as guides Press the MODE button to select the recording i mode page 26 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen appears 2 Press the Control Left Right button to select Video Resolution The Video Resolution function is used here as an example 9 stay z20min CO w da p Ea aao Video Resolution 7 1280X720 30p He 720X480 60p 16 9 D 720X480 60p 4 3 sp Exit Press the Control Up Down button to select the desired submenu item and then press the Control OK button When you finish changing settings press the MENU button to exit While you are using certain menu items some other me
126. utton to exit the menu Submenu Items On screen display Off To disable the function To record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to 1 60 or 1 30 On e When you use C Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect In addition the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen This is not a defect e When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720 30p the C Nite function does not operate Focus When you turn the camcorder on focus is always set to automatic You can also set the focus manually Select the recording iB O mode by pressing the MODE button page 26 1 Press the MENU button gt stBY 220min CIO Control Left Right button gt Ot lola iii 2 Select the desired submenu item ig with the Control Up Down exit button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu In most situations it is better to use the automatic Auto focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording To focus manually Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make EME automatic focusing difficult or unreliable Manual Advanced recording Adjusting the focus manually This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close up to infinity However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on
127. w Face Detection SDHC memory card p e The settings of functions marked with a are se White Balance lost when the camcorder turns off Be e For enhanced performance the display ms Manual focus indications and their order are subject to change without prior notice 1 60 C Nite e The total number of recordable photos is based on the available space on the storage media 0 3 EV Exposure Value e The maximum number the photo counter can display is 9 999 w rT Zoom optical zoom intelli zoom woo rr 1T__ digital zoom Sai Digital Special Effect JAN 01 2013 12 00AM Date Time Display Getting to know the camcorder e The On Screen Display OSD below appears in the video playback mode only e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 I Video playback mode Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen Video playback mode 0 00 55 Recorded time g Storage media memory card 4 10 ae 7 pa number of poe level Ca Protect V Share Mark Bottom of the LCD screen re My Clip Indicator Meaning A Error file maA Button guide Scroll bar Top of the LCD screen Fnac J Meaning Video playback mode Playback status playback pause gt 11 lt gt search Time code elapsed time recorded time 0
128. y convert files saved in the mp3 and m4a formats e External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card e If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory card you can use them with Smart BGM 70 Advanced playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once M e Press the MODE button to select the playback mode page 26 e Select the video or photo thumbnail view page 42 1 Press the MENU button gt Normal om Control Left Right button gt SP pi cee A e pee soci All Files itm 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and CD exit then press the Control OK button 3 If you selected Select Files image Delete Om thumbnails appear Ul 0 00 55 ing i Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to Te the photo or video you want to delete TU Delete jmove E Cancel Press the Control OK button to mark images for deletion The garbage can icon mi appears on the photo or video Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to delete Press the MENU button to delete the photos and videos you selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message correspondi
129. y raising the sensitivity or using a faster shutter speed Alternately use a tripod or the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS A CMOS is an image sensor that produces images approaching the quality of CCD charge coupled device sensors It consumes less power meaning the battery on your camcorder lasts longer before it needs recharging Digital zoom A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with the zoom lens Optical zoom When using the Digital zoom the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases Effective Pixel Count Focal length f he distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view F No F Number he F number defines the ratio of the focal length to the size of the lens aperture focal length diameter of lens aperture The smaller the F number the larger the lens aperture and the greater the amount of light that reaches the camcorder s sensor Generally smaller F numbers provide brighter images MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the ISOI

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