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1. To disable the function sn 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 jj 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 77 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 220Minj compan Control Left Right button 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 220Min am 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu ie Subme Lila Disables the function gt have the camcorder beep every time you press a button Mi The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following situations I During recording and playback During a pause while recording When the camcorcer has 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 220Min KG Press the M
2. consult a physician immediately Do not plug or unplug the power adaptor with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock _ Keep the power adaptor unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire Unplug the power adaptor before you clean it f you leave it plugged in there is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock lf 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 if the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the power adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury 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 o gt Safety information T CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LOD 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 carncorder Do not use the camcorder on a tripod Do not use the camcorder near direct battery power adaptor or other not supplied in a place where it is _ sunlight or heating equipment This may accessories to severe vibrations or subject to severe vibrations or impact cause a malfunction or injury impact This may cause a malfunction or _ injury l Do not leave the c
3. 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 wil deteriorate as the magnification increases anny Unlike the total pixel count this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an image All the combinations of the camcorder s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the carncorder s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity The 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 lengihs result in wider angles of view The F number defines the ratio of the focal length to the size of the lens aperture focal length ciameter 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 ISOIEC and the ITU T in 2003
4. e Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide e Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand Notes regarding trademarks e amp amp amp g 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 T 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 AM
5. USER VIANUAL HMX F90 HMX F91 HMX F900 HMX F910 HMX F920 Digital Camcorder www samsung com register 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 A This symbol indicates that there are important operating and 7 maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any
6. 220Min G 9999 lt Going to the standby mode after taking a photo gt lt Video playback mode gt lt Switch modes gt Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS 2 You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view find your desired video quickly and play back directly 1 Select the video thumbnail view e You can easily switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the desired videos and then press the Control OK button 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 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever 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 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 The internal speaker automatically turns o
7. 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 cigital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Shutter speed 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 of 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 freezes subjects in motion 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 4105 correctly render the colors in an image 106 specications AAC Advanced Audio Coding 1 8 2 CMOS Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device B
8. Getting to know the camcorder Right Top amp Bottom Rear Mode indicator a 2 Recording mode Video Photo PHOTO My Clip button Recording start stop button Battery slot Strap Strap hook Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during w recording 15 Getting to know the camcorder IDENTI YING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode Different indicators appear depending on the setting values Vidco and Photo recording mode Right of the LCD screen cmm W w ral J fn WO WE WER YO ME HER VO BE YO WE VO NE NE VO NE NWR VO ME ver ME VE ME VE ME ME ME ME NE NO NE ME VO ME NE MO ME ME ME Ue An NO NE NE NO NE NO NE NE NO Ae 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 The on screen indicators are based on a 16GB SDHC memory card The settings of functions marked with a are lost when the camcorder turns off For enhanced performance the display indications and their order are subject to change without prior notice The total number of recordable photos is based on the available space on the storage media The maximum number the photo counter can display is 9 999 E g E no o uo bot 196 19D 39t 399 39t 399 39t 399 Ser SOE DE DO 39 Set 39 Set 39 9 0
9. approx 200 min approx 400 min Charging time Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery 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 We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function Continuous Recor BAM without Z201 ie Si ee T The continuous recording time shows the available recording time We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the when you record without using any other function after recording camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing starts back the camcorder indoors The connection is the same as that for The battery may discharge 1 5 times faster than this reference if you battery charging page 20 use the record start stop the zoom and the playback functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 60 of the times listed above The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in the battery e Depending on your PC specifications the charging time can be prolonged Getting started About the battery e Battery properti
10. camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use Store the battery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 59 F 77 F 15 C 25 C recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location e Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly e The battery lifetime is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage and operating and environmental conditions 23 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF 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 lotum off the camcorder press the Power button E Power button 24 4 The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered on t fa warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 93 95 and take corrective action SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption Sleep mode The camcorder switches to the sle
11. 76 e Set the Beep Sound to On e 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 The beep sound is not heard 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 e 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 You cannot record a photo image e 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 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 e 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 s This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel changes in color iS
12. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 77 e For various functions available during recording see pages 52 66 e 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 S MART AUTO User friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically providing you with the best performance Press the SMART AUTO button e The SMART AUTO Ainm and Anti Shake HDIS aig icons appear on the screen at the same time 2 Center the subject in the LCD screen e The camcorder automatically detects the scene Landscape etc and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly e The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen RA 7 SS S So rere Appears when recording a night scene APPARE when ECTS a a vey bright background i ji a Appears MR P miona Appears WR easel s a i up Appar WER Poprainga a landscape Appears when ToC IENG a sporra pappeRrey when ORANG A a i PORTO outdoors at bright Press the e Recording avi button or r PHOTO button pages 35 38 To cancel the SMART AUTO mode press the SMART AUTO button again disappear from Malos screen 4 e When there is no detected scene the A81 icon appear
13. HDIS to Off Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Digital Special Effect ia Spee m N Bik amp Wht 2 Select the desired submenu iternm with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu E KS r e SAN Off Disables the function Bik amp Wht This mode changes the image into black and white Sepia B This mode gives images a reddish brown cast Negative This mode reverses the colors and the brightness and creates a negative effect Dazzle 3 This mode creates a brighter image by increasing color saturation Noir amp This mode creates a stronger image by increasing contrast Western This mode creates a faded and old film vintage look 61 62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital zoom Press the MENU button gt STAY 20Min CH Control Left Right button gt Zoom Type 2 Select the desired submenu item e With digital zoom the image is digitally processed more than it is in with the Control Up D
14. 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 When the battery is fully charged the charging CHG indicator turns green page 21 e Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the ha battery may not charge fully The green indicator will not turn on l e Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the 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 86 F 10 C 30 C e lf the camcorder is tumed on the battery will stil charge but more charging time will be needed We recommend you keep the camcorder turned
15. On the other hand if the original sound in the video is quiet the background music will be increased naturally Select the desired video to play back and then press the SMART BGM button e To cancel press the SMART BGM button again You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option page 68 45 46 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip function and capture photos from those scenes Select the video thumbnail view 2 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the desired videos and then press the Control OK button e The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time am H 400 0001 3 When you see a scene you want to tag press the PHOTO button e The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip and captures photos at the same time 4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever During video playback the camcorder can tag up to 20 scenes with My Clip from a video and capture photos until the available remaining capacity of the storage media ts full e Photos are captured in the same resolution as the video recording e lf you press the PHOTO button while extracting and playing back scenes tagged as My Clip the camcorder switches to STBY
16. 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 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 ho Center the subject in the LCD screen 3 Fully press the PHOTO button e 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 e Audio is not recorded when you take photos e For the on screen display information see pages 16 18 e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options
17. Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Slide Show 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and 2 Select the desired video or photo pe ie RONCE ao Gem by pressing the Control Up f Ma Down Left Right button and P 3 Press the MENU button to exit then press the Control OK Durado 40 00 20 the menu Rutton aide ria e The following information for the selected file appears Date Duration Video only Size Resolution 408 0004 Ei appears a Start To stop the slide show press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu again Z To return to the thumbnail view move the Zoom lever fits tae Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select Interval cnn Ou CAN CHOOSE TSEC OF SSO You can turn the internal background music on or off This kise _ 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 Other settings Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Storage Info gt Control OK button e Press the Control Up Down button to move the screen up or down and view additional informat
18. 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 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 mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down 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 Ce H A UE Terminals Protection tab ms SD SDHC 4GB 32GB SDXC 1GB 2GB Up to 64GB 31 32 Getting ready to start recording 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 a
19. You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display IC button e The full and minimum display modes will alternate lt Minimum display mode gt lt Full display mode gt Z e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the Ele recording conditions e Inthe menu screen the Display D button will be deactivated Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE The shortcut menu OK guide contains the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode Pressing the Control OK button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen An example Setting EV Exposure Value in the recording mode using the shortcut menu OK guide 1 Press the Control OK button in STBY mode e The shortcut menu OK guide appears Press the Control Left button to select EV function e Press the Control Left Right button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen Press the Control OK button to confirm your selection e Press the Control OK button to exit the shortcut menu e The exposure value setting is applied and the indicator and setting value appear mode 4 0 i e The shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the SMART AUTO e The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode using the shortcut menu
20. _ CALIFORNIA USA ONLY _ This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese _ Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchiorate 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 Fed
21. air brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth ee a Ae nd if necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Cautions when sto nes g Mold may form on the lens if the lens is left dirty To store your camcorder safely turn it off f 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 SAGAHI Pa ihe ides car mcor shins ie Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning Gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The aici exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate a or een e To clean the LCD screen 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 If 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 fa
22. before turning it on If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off Use the power adaptor Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The temperature is too low The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery Displays The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right This can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see display specifications page 83 Troubleshooting Displays 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 e This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark e Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Storage media Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 30 Memory card functions are not operable l fos Se e Ifyou use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 80 e You cannot delete the
23. controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e ifthe CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 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 FOC 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 Aa Hg LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lammprecycile org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864
24. heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury fromtip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Apparatus shall not be exposed to drippi
25. images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the Image cannot be deleted device page 72 e Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 31 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc f any page 31 2 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems e The file may be corrupted The data file name is not indicated correctly e 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 e SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer card download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website Your TV or computer cannot display photos and e SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system Ensure that the external device is compatible with the videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device 97 Troubleshooting Recording Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The recording stops automatically When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear There is not enough fre
26. notice e The selected language remains even if you remove the battery e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected 29 30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card ie eject a memory card Turn the camcorder off Tum the camcorder off 2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure 2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure 3 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks 3 Gently push the memory card to eject it e Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up 4 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover A Close the cover ll e To avoid data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button before inserting or ejecting the memory card Becareful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out e lf 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 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 Compatible memory cards e You can use SD SDHC and SDXC cards with this camcorder We recommend you use an
27. off while it charges You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder e lf you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery charging may take longer An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE Battery level display You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery To check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state Fully charged l 75 50 ag 50 25 reg arging CHG lamp 25 5 less than 5 Charging Fully charged Error as Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Charge the battery as soon as possible we i Orange blink _ The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds p gt _ battery 4 Orange 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 so SO ging and running time fo Los q approx 300 min approx 160 rin approx 160 min l approx 300 min HD SD HD SD approx 100 min approx 80 min approx 200 rnin approx 160 min
28. on the LCD screen e EV values E8 2 0 1 6 1 3 1 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 cr 4 Confirm your selection by pressing the Control OK button e The camcorder applies the exposure value setting and the indicator Gj and setting value appear e To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually select 0 in Step 3 4 You can also set EV with the shortcut menu page 27 57 Advanced recording C Nite You can adjust the shutter soeed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors Press the MENU button gt iControl Left Right button gt C Nite 2 Select the desired submenu iternm with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu S HEGe Submenu items _ To record a brighter image by extending the __ low shutter speed range to 1 60 or 1 80 Soo 4 e When you use C Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect id 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 Press the ME
29. sac cviad cercunndav eaaa AA Nenana KE AEE Eni 43 PLAYING BACK MY Cadena ia tn lias eaaa ik ca Eea A E RSS 45 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION assssseeressserrreerrrnereeernrrnnsn 45 TAGGING and capturing great moments while playing back MISO EAEE E ATTE EEE T E E A EEA 46 VIEWING PHOTOS A areen EAE AEE EE E 47 ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK u ccccssseececeneeecetennnnns 48 Using the menu ReMS aicc 49 HANDUNG MENUS 5 eranen ri rearen eniin arresa PESA ENA eaa 49 MENUT EMS oiei aaea ten eee EN AEPS EEEE IETEK ET 50 Advanced FECOIING aac D2 SCENE e ana e a E ema men nr erry 52 Video ResolitOlT sses ahs lace r e EEEE EE EE een 53 PIO AS SONIC ses resect rans e R E EEE EEN a 54 Contents Waite ACE aa aanerer E EnaA E E EEA EEE 54 race Detecta sorore e aa A AEAEE VEA TERENA NAi 56 EV Ve DUIS VAE oror irosen EEEE EE EEEE EPERE PEONES 5f A a EA E EEE EEEE SEA E EEA 58 FOCUS Tr a e E EES 58 AnteShake ADIS errors nterne sessirnar Ea a 60 Digital Special ENS srra aaaea e ereas 61 LOON VY Se epee tnceanee esate ed EEES acct ale 62 Cont SNO eoan E eer RST OY AEEA Aee era E heh yee 63 Time Lapse REC aora raa e ana aas aaa EEEE RSE Er Eee Eana 64 ET o AE T E T E E E Mireneeononasedind 66 Advanced playback serrer 67 Tnumbprall Vew GO DUOH bce ceerosasas oevtavnadsvraavestetreet ep eoameanenaies 67 ENDI BISI REESE T E A E E aaa T 68 Smat BOM OPIO 9 eee rR Renna EEAO E TSERE F E naa 68 D e A TI EAEE E E einen uhideosonandes 10 Delete My ClO Er eE
30. 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 65 This is normal operation Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder 66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen Press the MENU button gt STBY peomin SOO 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 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu _ Use when recording a subject in a Grid _ horizontal or vertical composition or BBS _ shooting with the tele macro function _ Positioning subjects within the Safety _ Zone rectangle ensures they will be
31. with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer Camcorder s composite SR BOIS UA SS aie Le EEE Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio Video cable e Turn on the camcorder and then connect an Audio Video cable If you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV 2 Set the TV s input or source selector to the input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input 3 Start to play back images page 42 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 u
32. 280x720 16 9 Record in 1280x720 resolution ss aa past ae a 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 The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select page 33 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 Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos your record when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 Advanced recording Ib set the white balance manually POREN TOS Submenu items Select Custom WB e The indicator 4 and message _ To let the camcorder adjust the white Set White Balance appear Auto _ balance automatically according to s _ the lighting conditions 2 Frame a white object such as Daylight A aadi in clear outdoor o F screen Use an object that is not i E transparent Cloud For recording in the shade or cloudy _ D e Ifthe object filling the screen is ji _ weather not focused correct the focus AEE AT AIIE AAAA S aaa me aes using Focus Manual Fiicroseant For recording under white fluorescent tg page 58 _ lights VIII NN AE AEAEE ts E APEERE eee ern ere eee 3 Press the Contro
33. 30 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 86 The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC screen after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK Photos Videos System folder aa l 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 Using with a windows computer 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 prrmongnyes e HD quality videos have an HDV_ MP4 name format e SD 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
34. CENE to minimize these phenomena page 52 Playback on your camcorder e Press the MODE button to set the video playback mode The video does not play back _ Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder e Check out memory card compatibility page 31 The Skio or Search function does not work properly If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function property 0000 p Pet 2 Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly 2 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 Playback on other devices TV etc 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 You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer When accessing videos a computer does not recognize your camcorder Cannot
35. D and Athlon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc 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 pos T BE es High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC D Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING CAUTION to the product AN WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage Do not touch the product Unplug from the power supply This precaution must be followed Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire _ Using the camcorder at temperatures Do not allow water metal or No sand or dust Fine sand or dust over 60 C 140 F may res
36. E Left of the LCD screen BA STN 0 11 W Recording mode Video Photo oe cording pause photo capturing Time counter video recording lime remaining recordable time iSCENE Smart Auto 0 00 00 0 220Min Tine Lapse REC hay Clip rine total number of recordable photos _ White Balance 0 3 EV Exposure Value Zoom optical zoom intelli zoom digital zoom Digital Special Effect JAN 01 2043 12 00AM ae ime S Depay ac torage media memey Garo a A remaining battery level P Photo Resolution Video Resolution nti bShake HOIS Back ight Sna shot Face Detection Getting to know the camcorder Vidco playback mode Thumbnail view X N aE Thumbnail View 100 0001 Top of the LCD screen C Storage media memory card Battery info remaining battery level Bottom of the LCD screen COMBE Button guide Top of the LCD screen ideo playback mode ESEA search 0 00 00 0 00 55 ime code elapsed time nn COCO HME torage mecia memory card FID Video Resolution Center of the LCD screen Recorded time EE 0 00 55 ao Current video total number of recorded videos Protect Share Mark Error file Scroll bar Te ay Shortcut menu Bottom of the LCD screen Button guide 100 0001 File name file number Getting
37. EM ABR so Choose the videos or photos you want to share 2 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 kea Enter your ID and the password to access e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity available for uploading videos can differ depending on each web site s policy 89 On the product select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the Share 8 J button Repeat for each video you want to upload page 73 e The Share mark 18 appears on each video Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable e If you have set PC Software On Intellil stucio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you ve connected the product Press the Share 5 button while your product is connected to a Windows computer A pop up sharing window displaying the videos with share marks appears on the screen Click Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube If you want to upl
38. ENU button Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Shutter Sound gt Control OKJ button Auto LCD Of Beep Sound 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button Aute LCD OR Beng Seret 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Suomen ans PAR On To turn the shutter sound on It will sound when you press the PHOTO button cncsetsecend th cessed bast estas 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings Control Up Down button 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 Crm PO Seftware 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Nee Fi CU P Submenu Items BOA Format Off _ To disable the function O The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without performing an operation 5 Min e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations Ifthe power cable Power adaptor USB cable is connected While the following functions are in operation Delete All Files Protect All On While rec
39. NU button gt Control Left Right button gt Focus 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 T airmen anes Submenu tems ST OR Auto focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on g _ the creative side of your recording To focus manually Manual focusing may be Manual necessary under certain conditions that make ee automatic focusing difficult or unreliable 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 the recording conditions If this occurs use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control Up Down button to select Manual e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 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 g indicator appears You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu page 27 Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom
40. OVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in 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 sub
41. TERY n se 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY sssr 20 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE 21 Basic operation of the camcorder 24 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF ssia 24 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE ssc 24 SETTING THE DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 25 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES eccscccsssesssesstscssesseessteeseseees 26 SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE isi 26 USING THE SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 29 setting ready to Start recording wo SO INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUP PIED eai ithe E A cctitas ee eens 30 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED 34 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY swsetivicossreransadereccacsvnavssasens 33 ATTACHING THE STRAP uswarsnmervenc e er s AR 34 ADJUSTING THE LOD SCREEN sesrranrrrrnnnnnrrrrnnnnnrrrssananrssssnnnno 34 PASC E EO ecap a vaawbatucn teoacten 35 RECORDING VIDEO S enorer ss aadeieuays tenses 35 RecordiNG pause RESUME assnnsssssacnnsnrrsseeesnannannnnnnnnsnneennnnaannnns 36 TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTION soccctecsid sccntssnaiehtiesssoaceasestees 37 RECORDING PHOTOS a sestiere ni A ai tuts 38 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS SMART AUTO 39 LOOMING MM CUTS aiaa aA tit ia AS EEEE a eea ASS 40 USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON nnnnsnnnnnnnrrnnnnnrrrrnnnnnrrrrsnnno 44 BOSC DIA OAC erd eraa aE meelaran sees 42 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE sssssssnssssssnnnnnnnrrnnnnnrrrrrnnana 42 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS
42. 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 27 Basic operation of the camcorder Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons Access the shortcut menu Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection _ Playback Pause SCENE Increases the volurne Zoom tele Search playback RPS Reverse l Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x 6 Previous skip playback Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate X2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next skip playback Confirms selection Playback zoom Moves the cursor down Moves to the previous menu Moves to the next menu Next image Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings Format Default Set 2 Press the Control Up Down button to select Language and then press the Control OK button iA Press the Control Up Down button to select the desired OSD language and then press the zomin C Control OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e The OSD language appears in the selected language e Language options may be changed without prior
43. USS a recordin Recordable number of photos 1696x954 Sy PA 9 999 1280x720 16 9 2270 4550 8160 9 909 o 9 999 9 9 990 090 1600x1200 4 3 1 520 3 030 6 110 9 999 9 999 9 999 80 o 9 999 800x600 4 3 2s 2 990 5 970 70 9 999 9 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 Unit e Auber att images 8s 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal UNTE USES a 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 The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image Accordingly 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 writabie 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
44. amcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the ternperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to soot Do not use the camcorder near dense Do not expose the camcorder to or steam Thick soot or steam could exhaust gas generated by gasoline or insecticide Insecticide entering the damage the camcorder case or cause a diesel engines or corrosive gas such camcorder could cause the product malfunction as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may to fail to operate normally Turn the corrode the external or internal terminals camcorder off and cover it with viny disabling normal operation sheet etc before using insecticide 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 place the camcorder down on Do not wipe the camcorder body with Do not leave the LCD screen open when the open LCD screen benzene or thinner The exterior coating not using the camcorder could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD Do not use the camcorder near a TV or Do not use the camcorder near Use Samsung approved accessories screen when lifting it The LCD screen radio Interference from the camcorder _ sources of strong radio waves or only Using products from other could detach and the camcorder may could cause noise on the TV or in th
45. ard means an SD SDHC or SDXC memory card e inthis user manual s function description tables the icon shown in 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 720X480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio sD If you set the video resolution to 720X480 60p 16 9 the corresponding icon D will appear on the screen Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual e Scene refers to the point where you press the Recording start stop button to start recording until you press it again to stop recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning Before using this camcorder e This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 AVC format e You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder e Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents
46. aximum number You cannot Cannot record video dordar a ideas important files before formatting C9 hg MENNEET AE TERRE e 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 the maximum number You cannot record additional photos Check the lens cover Lens cover is closed _ Open the lens cover Playback _ Some problems occurred when e Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files Read Error a l _ reading data from the storage media to PC or another storage device s Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or Corrupted file 2 This file cannot be read another storage device 95 96 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS Troubleshooting if these instructions do not solve your problem contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center Power The camcorder does not turn on The power automatically turns off Power cannot be turned off The battery is quickly discharged The battery may not be installed on your camcorder Insert a battery into the camcorder The inserted battery may be discharged Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one If you use a power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder
47. ccessories 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 HMX F90 HMX F91 2x Optical HMX F900 70x Intelli HMX F910 130x Digital HMX F920 Although the models have some features that are different they operate in the same way Micro HDMI cable Carrying case The exact appearance of each item may vary by model AD39 00179A AD69 00929A The contents may vary depending on the sales region You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries e A memory card is not included See page 31 for memory cards i compatible with your camcorder External battery charger Memory card A BCSUA4 Memory card adaptor 14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front amp Left VF ANEA OCS SI00D95 LOO 1 Lens 2 MENU button Control Up Down Left Right Ok button Zoom TAW button Recording start stop button Memory card Jack cover USB jack egs A Memory card slot 3 AV jack av CHG charging indicator HDMI jack mam internal speaker Display 6 button P Recording pause resume button
48. complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products
49. cording an important video make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording i 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 Press the Recording start stop A MN Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone button sensitivity This increased sensitivity may cause the microphone The recording indicator to record surrounding ambient noise The increased microphone sensitivity may also cause the camcorder to record the noise the appears and recording starts zoom mechanism makes if you use the zoom while recording When you record indoors or in the dark places ISO sensitivity is 2 Press the Recording pause Bl Resume automatically adjusted In very dark places the ISO adjustment resume button can cause interference effects on images and prevent you from e The recording pauses and the indicator 1 appears recording these images correctly We recommend you use a e To continue the recording press the Recording pause professional infrared camcorder when recording in dark places or at night An image can be blurred when the Anti Shake HDIS function is e If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable whe
50. d Select Files image thumbnails appear Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to a video tagged as My Clip Press the Control OK button The garbage can icon big appears on the video Repeat Steps and for each video tagged as My Clip gr ae the MENU button to delete all tags frorn 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 71 72 Advanced playback Protect 4 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Protect HI Hii i Mi Hee 2 Select an option by pressing the iControl Up Down button and then press the Control OKJ button Wr 3 Ifyou selected Select Files image thumbnails 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 to mark images for protection The key icon a appears on the photo or video Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to protect Press the MENU button to protect the photos and videos you selected The message corresponding to the select
51. deos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio Video cable in SD standard definition image quality b EN regardless of the recording resolution HD SD VDEO AUDIG Y e To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality use amp OL E the built in software of your camcorder and then copy the video to PoP your computer page 86 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 VCRs or DVD HDD recorders aor recs Camcorder gm Using with a windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS System Requirements COMPUTER Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli studio 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 Main Functions e ntelli studio editing software s main functions ee Playing back recorded videos or photos CPU Editing recorded videos or photos oh Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows 7 or igher el Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended AND Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is ecommencded Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual igher is recommended Uploading the recorded videos and photos
52. e magnetic fields such as speakers manufacturers may cause overheating fall radio broadcast _ and large motors Noise from these fire explosion electric shock or sources could distort the video or personal injuries caused by abnormal audio you are recording operation Place the camcorder on a stable Keep important data separately Only plug the power adaptor plug into Other manufacturers of optional surface that is well ventilated Samsung is not responsible for data a socket that is easily accessible If any accessories compatible with this loss problem occurs with the product you camcorder are responsible for their must pull the plug out of the socket own products Use the optional to disconnect the power completely accessories according to the safety Turning off the power button on instructions Samsung is not the product does not tum off the responsible for any malfunction risk of camcorder completely fire electric shock or darnages caused by using unauthorized accessories oo Contents Before reading this user MANUAL oe 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ianea AN 2 PRE CAU TON Tercemar NAS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ossee 2 GOL IMOM MEO Gy n a a iltekitbad cadus 4 QUICK SIA GUIS E E manent atau 10 setting to know the CamCorder ccce 13 Ba Eata AEE reapers tame enemy eee E E or ree 13 POCATION OF CONTROLS airen a A 14 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS n se 16 SONG SANS eei RES E 19 INSERTING EJECTING THE BAT
53. e grounding i Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any source of excessive heat PIPERA SIS SES ESAS ERASER SIRSIRS IRS RYE SDSL RASA RR ALALA LAS RMSE SASSY IRREALE SABES RE EAASRSIBSESESRSERSESREASIDDLEERDEASRAS SASS SASESES AS ceanccranintnct soassncinns Caution F you replace the 5 battery with ihe wrong cibatlony y you can cause an explosion Pepiace omy win MOB same since D oran shee tac type ALLAAH a ARTE goaa 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 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 llustrations of model HMX F90 are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without 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 inthis manual a memory card or c
54. e memory card If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory card you can use them with Smart BGM 69 70 Advanced playback Delete 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Submenu items Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Delete Select Files _ To delete selected videos or photos To delete all videos or photos except for the All Files _ protected files 2 Select an option by pressing the iControl Up Down button and MENU then press the Control OK button 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 3 If you selected Select Files image thumbnails appear Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the photo or video you want to delete cannot delete Ores eo Pantra OW putin e You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at to mark images for deletion The garbage can icon ili once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be appears on the photo or video erased page 80 if e You can also delete your recordings in single view e To protect imp
55. e selected video to the last video 2 aa rs a Repeat All To play back all videos repeatedly Repeat One To play back the selected video repeatedly Play All To play back the selected video only once Br F Smart BGM Option You can play back a video with background music The Smart BGM Option lets you select the music that will play Press MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Smart BGM Option 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e To play back the selected background music with a video press the SMART BGM button when the video plays back To stop the background music press the SMART BGM button again IgE Submenu Items a0 0 60 04 6 00 06 Canon in D at Cello Suite No 1 oi Exit The Flea Waltz _ To play back The Flea Waltz Soc ee gs CAT EE Eevee aT ye eae aa A a a nc E E E A A fends ien age es ee Random 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 Using external songs as background music Smart BGM T You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the
56. e 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 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 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 lf you frequently record or delete files the performance of the storage media will deteriorate In this case reformat the storage media lf 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 The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Troubleshooting Recording When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an e Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight instant During recording the date time does not appear e Set Date Time Display to on page
57. ection gine Detection e The Face Detection indicator 3 and Face Detection frame are not recorded e Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down _ button and then press the conditions For example the Face Detection frame may appear on a Control OK button face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection function 3 To exit the menu press the MENU button e 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 Off To disable the function z To detect faces automaticaly and set the optimal es _ recording values e You can also set Face Detection with the shortcut menu page 27 Advanced recording EV Exposure Value The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference 220Min Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt EV 2 Press the Control OK button 3 Press the Control Left Right button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image
58. ed option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Ruanas 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 So aE Aye Select Files _ To protect selected videos or photos from deletion You can also protect you recordings in single view e lf the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection page 31 Advanced playback Share Mark 4 If you selected All On the message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the to select Yes and then press the Control OK button marked file to the YouTube site 5s 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 Ce a Submenu items Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Share Mark Select Files To set the share mark selected videos All On To set the share mark all videos To remo
59. ed 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 to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below aw FOWER SERVICE GROUNDING S ELECTRODE 2YSTEN Wey INEC ART 256 PART iH v x NEC RATIONA ELECTRICAL COCE H i 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 lin
60. enticity of the battery ee te era adaptor Use only the rated adaptor that we provided The battery is almost discharged The battery failed to authenticate The power adaptor failed to _ authenticate Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor Charge the battery Check the battery s authenticity Change to an authentic and charged Samsung battery We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder Check the power adaptor s authenticity We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors for this camcorder Storage media Insert Card Card Error Card Locked _ There is no memory card inserted in _ the memory card slot _ There is not enough space to record _on the memory card and cannot be recognized _ The write protection tab on the _ memory card has been set to lock The memory card has some problem Insert a memory card Back up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete unnecessary files in the memory card Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Release the write protection tab Troubleshooting Storage media The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Not Supported Card Change to a memory card that we recommended Please format The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using the menu Low speed card The memory card s no
61. ep 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 ul e The power saving mode does not work in the following situations L 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 5 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 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e The Date Time Set screen appears Year Month Day 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 The year can be set up to 2037 Set Date Time Display to On page 76 After setting the date and time are automatically recorded ona special data area
62. er speed for optimum recording _ For recording rapidly moving subjects coon Example When recording sports Portrait For recording a portrait image Use this T aa Setting to capture natural skin tones For recording subjects under strong light Spotlight _ For example under stage spotlights in _ theaters Beach amp Snow Use where sunlight or the reflection of light ae e S tense Example a beach or snow field For recording objects close up in high _ color saturation See Food Waterfall For recording e a waterfall c or r fountain 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Video Resolution 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 1280x720 30p Records in 1280x720 30p resolution AD 720x480 60p Records in 720x480 60p resolution SD 16 9 with 16 9 aspect ratio 720x480 60p 4 3 Records in 720x480 60p resolution SD with 4 3 aspect ratio 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 usi
63. eral Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation he BO before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS et the icons and si ns in this user manua mean E _ There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the _ product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety recautions Here are hints or r page number references you will find helpful hen you operate the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it ina safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Se a a one aE ee Warning When using Ares AC power sr aaastor with your r camcorder connect the adaptor to an outlet with protectiv
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65. es A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient temperature below 50 F 10 C may shorten its usage time and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put the battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder e Make sure to store the battery separately after use 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 ifthe 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 e 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 e Remove the battery and the memory card from the
66. es or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in 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 b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER if the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water 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
67. ff 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 ff Various playback operations Control Up Down Left Right OK button layback Pause Stop Playback and pause alternate Gl c0 000 00 88 CIM when you press the Control OK button during playback SAE NAAM AAAS ANANIAMAAAN AAAA AAA 2 Use the Zoom lever to stop playback and return to the thumbnail view Ce ee Search playback 1 During playback press and hold l a0 the Control Left Right button a He for reverse search forward search 2 Pressing the Control Left Right button repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction e RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 e FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 3 To resume normal playback press the Control OK button 400 0001 Be x S Skip playback PH SI LCAY EGAN e 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 e During playback press the Control Left button to locate the starti
68. gnified e While you are using the playback zoom you cannot select other images Select the photo you want to magnify page 47 2 Adjust the magnification with the Control OK button e The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of the image e You can zoom in from x1 3 to x2 0 yee Thumbnail View 48 Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button When you access and use other menu items use these examples as guides Press the MENU button e inp CH e The menu screen appears 2 Press the Control Left Right button to select Video Resolution e The Video Resolution function is used here as an example ud 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 e While you are using certain menu items some other menu items cannot be used at the same time or may be grayed out For more information see Troubleshooting on page 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 men
69. he camcorder reset the Date Time Set page 25 e 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 TV 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 HDTV Carncorder 3 MUSA ee GOH cau Using a micro HDMI cable Turn on the camcorder e f 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 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
70. ilure 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 Maintenance amp additional information 4 e Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely _ disappeared e Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center 104 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 A sources i 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 Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device it must be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder For example an NTSC to PAL format converter iA The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung Latecnnniniteceetedetetetesesetel les tBecnsanen te QE BESS ie iy BS i y asthe 5 Leys f NTSC compatible count
71. io starts up video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window e lf 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 stucio software by clicking on Web Support gt Update Intelli studio gt Start Update e The camcorders 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 LES n Menu items Display files in the selected folder Switch to Photo edit mode Switch to Video edit mode Switch to Share mode Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View videos and photos 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 _ Print files view files on a map store files in Contents Manager or _ register faces Using with a windows computer ase Playing back video HE i 5 y 2 E ep3 oF photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Inteli studio application With Intelli studio click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on
72. ion e You can check the used memory available memory and the available recordable time for each recording resolution Storage Card Suh Free 2 Press the MENU button to exit the menu E e lf 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 1 220Min Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up Down button gt File No gt Control OKJ button Select the desired submenu item a zomin J with the Control Up Down ee button and then press the Control OK button To exit the menu press the IMENU button ee a sa gee CGA wi BE Kg a fe A AA Ba A i y pa EA Ex Submenu Items _ Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a Series different memory card formatted the card or deleted all files _ The file number is reset only when a new folder is created 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 comp
73. is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly If this occurs use Focus Manual page 58 To 200m in 0 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 lf 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 m EN R EETA e When you use the zoom function you can decrease its speed b eee slowly moving the Zoom T W Ee Moving the lever day 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 Cal 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 41 lt Going to the standby mode after recording a video gt
74. l _ recorded e Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition e Guidelines are not recorded Aavanced playoack Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Thumbnail View Option 2 Select the desired submenu iter with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button te bmenu Ite _ files were recorded EE bus dhsapanngasssgsedesedenesBoim cnsdedentuenyhuomnsstisedhoseuaveehevabseseanscebunstetaznehtenets ctdbccecededetoe recorded To display the file thumbnails in the order in which the i Normal _ To sort the file thumbnails by the date the files were This function is available in thumbnail view only __SANI04 2043 67 Advanced playback PlayOption You can play back one video or all videos once or play back one video or all videos repeatedly Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button PlayOption Play One 2 Select the desired submenu item Repeat Al with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu LAA U Submenu Items AAA jae _ To play back from th
75. l OK button _ For recording under halogen lamps Tungsten and incandescent lights eo e The camcorder applies the LEEREN A Ei eta sea aa aa a stored white balance the next time you record _ Lets you manually adjust the white Custom WB balance to match the light source or m 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu situation e 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Face Det
76. l Left Right button and then press the Control OK button AN e Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation teens 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 Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e Format the memory card in the following situations Before using a new memory card Ifthe memory card was formatted on other devices Ifthe memory card was used to record on other devices Ifthe camcorder cannot read the memory card e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock can not be formatted e lf 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 Press the MENU button Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Default Set gt Control OK button 2 Select Yes if you want all the settings returned to the defaults Do not turn off the power while using this function e After resetting t
77. 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 f you do not want to save any new files select No Save Ag New File if Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Sarnsung e 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 s If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorcler while transferring files data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged s if you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs rernove all USB devices from the PC and then reconnect the camcorder Intelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run Stuclio exe Using with a windows computer is About the Inte a in wi dow in OS He Se Bas EHE BT ES FG G me E Bes Noss OT OBE oe VO BEES ORES Gee Ye Rey Step 2 About the intelli studio main window When the Intelli stud
78. manufacturer and production system 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 during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low speed card the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution if you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 53 The higher the video resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse including loss caused by any PC virus e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video 1280x720 30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720x480 60p 16 9 43 27 5 11 110 220 440 890 720X480 60p 4 3 13 27 55 110 o 220 440 890 Unit epics P
79. mode Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS 2 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions desired photos and then press the Control OK button e The camcorder displays the 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 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 Select the photo thumbnail view e You can easily switch between the video and photo thumbnail view using the Zoom lever 47 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 3 Press the Control Up Down ax Left Right button to view the area You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function you want on the magnified photo a 4 To cancel use the Zoom lever 100 0084 e Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be ma
80. n enabled and the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed in place recording is paused the camcorder will connect to the PC after it Release the Anti Shake HDIS function when the camcorder is saves the video it has recorded up to the pause mounted on a tripod e lf 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 vicleo it has recorded resume button TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING MY CLIP FUNCTION My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon 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 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts ai a g 2 Press the PHOTO button at each great moment while recording e The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip and captures photos at the same time KA To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again Basic recording 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
81. n 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 aanus sasanti Press the MENU button gt peomin CIA Control Left Right button gt Settings Control Up Down button gt LCD Brightness gt Control OK button Settings rN Date Time Set Date Time Display 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button pomi E Nau Bright 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items If the surrounding is too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded brighter 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 Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Auto LCD Off gt Control OK button Beep Sound Shutter Sound 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button ewe Bouvet 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Shutter Soure ow Submenu ems DO a
82. nconnected 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 the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority HDMI gt Audio Video composite output Connecting to a TV as VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN naa H us ARAA EIS ARE a ndn EE ben s amp EH f4 E S OE T 3 A 4 H it H veeoroeoeeorereeorororeorommmeretrererrerereeerrrrreoerereererereeret teseoeeserereeeereoeeeerereotiseteerereoeetererereerereetttt Paaran Raed 3 3 i ao 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 1 Insert the storage media into the recording device RECORDERS 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording HDD recorders with the supplied Audio Video cable devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders ie LA 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 4 When dubbing finishes stop the recording device and then your camcorder Vi
83. nd 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 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 alll 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 data storage speed of cards may differ depending on the
84. ng 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 Advanced recording Photo Resolution White Balance You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Photo Resolution 2 Select the desired submenu iternm with the Control Up Down i Press the MENU button gt button and then press the Control Left Right button gt Control OK button White Balance 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Daylight 2 Select the desired submenu item Cloudy with the Control Up Down AA ene Subir onu Items button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu X S j cora in X resoution
85. ng 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 cords should be rout
86. ng point of the current file Pressing the Control Left button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction e Press the Control Left button within 3 seconds from the starting point of the current file to skip back to the previous file ie adjust the volume during video playback Press the Control Up Down button to increase or decrease the volume e You can hear the recorded sound from the internal speaker e The level can be set anywhere between 0 and 10 Came Et Ho 100 6064 00 6004 Z e 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 cloes 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 2 Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol and then press the PHOTO button e The camcorder plays back the tagged scenes sequentially 3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view use the Zoom lever Hen Thumbnail View 400 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
87. ngle 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 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 cisplay see pages 16 18 R EC OR B N G p AL J S f R S L J M p For approximate recording times see page 33 Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a unnecessary battery power consumption video With this function you can record separate scenes as a single For various functions available when you record videos see pages video 52 66 During recording some button operations are unavailable MODE button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before re
88. nnan eres 90 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 91 FOURDIS STAC OUI aoe NE 93 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ccs serene 93 Symptoms ANG SOMOS vs tenessnieenaennerreeencettane ann caw aad nats 96 Maintenance amp additional information 108 MAINTENANCE vieii AE acc acinar EEEE 103 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD sssennnnnrrrrrnnanrrrrrnnnnrn 104 GLOSSARY erirrsrersriisnrnresserrnsssrterrsa roro rrt vra SEE ERNANA EEEE ENE ROEE EEEA EEE 105 PE ET O a r AENA 106 to 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 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 hy z yt To record videos press the Recording start stop button or to record photos press the PHOTO button pages 35 38 Recording start stop button start stop button Viewing on a TV You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on a connected TV pages 81 83 Press the MODE button to select the playback fE mode save recorded videos photos Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the Zoom Using the Intelli studio program built in to your camcorder you can lever import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the videos and photos with your f
89. nsatnnatessntetontesonseseonsesensoutensntensnson A 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu A eG pee Off To record only one photo image P While you are pressing the PHOTO button o On the camcorder can take up to 30 photos gB _ continuously e The number of recordable photos depends on the photo s resolution and the memory space available e lf an error occurs Card full etc during continuous shot the recording stops and an error message appears 63 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 create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects 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 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 Cont
90. oad directly without showing a pop up sharing window check Intelli stucio does not pop alist of share marked files from the connected device e You can use the Share 8 button only while Intelli studio is running Be ite tat j 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 There is no guarantee the uploading operation will work in alt environments YouTube server side changes in the future may disable this function For more information on YouTube visit the YouTube website hitos Avwww youtube cory 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 F you do not have an account on a specified website you must register first before you can upload 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 Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off nage 79 Insert a memory card page
91. of the storage media A E Le e Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e Once this battery is depleted the current date time values are all reset to defaults and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery The date time must be set again Me be intem Ws Chargi e The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached e lf 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 By 81 f 2013 12 p 00 AM 25 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 sf fey Playback mode 0 e Each time the operation mode changes the respective mode indicator light turns on Recording To record videos or photos mode Playback TS To play back videos or photos mode 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
92. oftware EEEE EEN S TIOTITE ASIPI IEEE OENE EOE PEENE PRODA AE OEE AA NE FAN O E E A A AAE ETARA ede EERE EE EE PEAN NOE EEE E N AN N AIA A NAAA RE AETERNE 8 SEEE Format PE E AANS A PAANS E A A TEA ENA SEE EE E A AE E E E EE A A P E A A EIA TEET PAE E T SE E EE E N ETEA A A EE E O A AEEA O A A E E EE EA E A E Default Set amp x x English Open source licenses ee S Language K 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 detailled options may be different FA e Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice ha i amp amp e items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery 51 52 Aavanced recording ISCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording Press the MENU button gt iControl Left Right button gt ISCENE 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 is _ Use this setting for regular recording _ conditions The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutt
93. ording playing back except when paused or playing back a photo slide show To operate the camcorder again press the Power button 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button Settings gt Control Up Down button gt PC Software gt Control OK button 220Min 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button 220Min 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Oe oy Vie ORE AE SEV AUN TOIS To disable the function To launch the built in editing software when you connect the _ camcorder to a PC with a USB cable 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 Press the MENU button Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down aoe button gt Format gt Control OK sc sotware button i f220miny G7 2 Select Yes by pressing the Contro
94. ortant 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 Ifthe write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to e The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is delete insufficient We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid Press the MENU button to delete the photos and videos you power loss while deleting selected The message corresponding to the selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button to select Yes and then press the Control OK button Advanced playback Delete My Cl Ip 4 Ifyou selected All Files the message corresponding to the l l selected option appears Use the Control Left Right button You can delete the My Clip tag from a video tagged as My Clip 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 Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Delete My Clip 2 Select an option by pressing the iControl Up Down button and MENU then press the Control OK button Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered You can also delete the My Clip tags from videos in single view 3 If you selecte
95. own the intelli or optical zoom modes As a result the image resolution button and then press the may deteriorate The image quality may deteriorate depending on Control OK button how much you zoom in on the subject e The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu video Submenu items RAMAIIUI NGA IAA IEA 7 Optical Zoom To use optical zoom up to 52X ENEEIER E NETANA AE AA A N AENEA AN sta EEA A AENT LA ATE OEE E L AE TT E S T AN TE RE E E OE AOE AANO AE e The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range Intelli Zoom aE RRS Re without any deterioration in image quality _ Intelli zoom is available up to 70X e When this option is selected the camcorder will automatically switch to the cigital zoom if you Digital Zoom zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range Digital zoom is available up to 130X Advanced recording Cont Shot The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo taking opportunities when recording moving subjects Press the MENU button gt iControl Left Right button gt Cont Shot 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OK button PRT exit nrenn rene reseeeenenensseeseseeseteuseteuseteuseteusatessatensut
96. play back a video file properly on a PC Intelli studio does not function properly The image or sound of the video file recorded by your camcorder does not play back correctly on your PC Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then reconnect it correctly 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 stucio 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 Exit the Intelli stucio application and restart the Windows computer Intelli stuciio is not Mac OS compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu 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 Check the system requirements to play back a video page 85 Exit all other application
97. 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 Use the Anti Shake HDIS function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Anti Shake HDIS 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control Up Down 220Min Cao button and then press the Control OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu EENES Submenu tems Off To disable the function a at eT oe ar _ compensate for shaking movements The camcorder automatically activates the Anti 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 cisplayed 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
98. riends and family For details see Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to select a pages 96 09 desired video or photo and then press the Control OK button importing and viewing videos photos to your PC from the camcorder Start the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable e A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes and the uploading procedure starts Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli studio program e You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face Date Location etc Contents Manager Saved files in your PC j 20 Paisano Folders directory on your PC Double click the file you would like to play back sharing videos photos on Web sites Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click Click the Share 7 Upload tab on the Intelli studio browser page 89 Intelli stucio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set PC Software On page 79 lf 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 Getting to Know the camcorder UNPACKING Check your a
99. ries regions 2 COMPAN COUT OS TEn Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc LN Mn Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran raq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc Sedetaneccnnncwetete tee sotetoowe You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world Maintenance amp additional information GLOSSARY 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 camcorders 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 by 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
100. rol OK button to finish the setting and then press the MENU button to exit the menu 6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button e The Time Lapse REC starts Off To disable the function Interval Sec To set the time interval between _ image captures 1 gt 3 gt 5 gt 10 gt 15 gt 30 Seconds a e REC Limit Hr To set the total time of ie recording 24 gt 48 gt 72 gt Hours During Time Lapse recording the C Nite function does not work Advanced recording Co m 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 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
101. s 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 own release the SMART AUTO mode first 39 SMART AUTO must be set before recording er 40 Basic recording ZOO M N G N O JT W Wide angle 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 T Telephoto 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 tem 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
102. s running on the computer lf 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 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices 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 nage 84 You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable General operations e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time ine Beton BA CACO EEL The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged page 25 Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the 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 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 Menu items are grayed out Anti Shake HDIS Face Detection Back light Digital Special Effect C Nite Intelli Zoom Video Resolution 1280x720 30p Maintenance amp adaitional information MAINTENANCE e To clean the lens Use a
103. songs stored in the camcorder s memory and available through the Smart BMG option LE Ly a 4 music SEO TN TAL CAVE ITC AUS a Shee A Ane ds ta Nah SA EAs 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 camcorder 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 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 transferred into the memory card in the camcorder L When the transfer finishes click OK e You can save up to 5 converted songs in the memory card in the camcorder amp The song saved into the memory card appears on the Smart BGM Option menu in video playback mode page 68 Fig delete A 6 Manian card To delete the extemal songs in the memory card You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM inthe Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory n card The camcorder can only recognize the external songs converted by the Intelli stucio program e Intelli stucdio can only convert files saved in the mp3 and m4a formats External songs are saved into the BGM folder in th
104. stances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries frorn 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 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 frorn other types of waste and recycle them resporisibly 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 tems 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 IN THE US 1 800 SAMSUNG Sia Baa CoE Samsung Electronics America Inc 726 7864 l g 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 gons RoHS compliant Compliant Our product
105. 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 1OOVIDEO TOTVIDEO etc The maximum number of folders is 999 e The camcorder can create a maximum of 9 999 files in a storage media a Photos Photos e As with video clip files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created Photo files have a SAM_ JPG format A new folder stores files starting with SAM_0007 UPG Folder names increase in this order TOOPHOTO 101PHOTO etc j o n ee FOS eS MISC VIDEO 3 100VIDEO HDV_0004 MP4 HDV 0002 MP4 La SDV_0007 MP4 SDV 0008 MP4 DECIM 100PHOFO sam oosa O SAM_UGO2 UPG e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 53 for video resolution hatao fies e Photos are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 54 for photo resolution Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder For proper playback the camcorder requires the original folder and file name FOUDIESNOOTING WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Power source Low Battery Check auth
106. t fast enough Record video at a lower resolution Please record a lower f f to record at this resolution Change the memory card to a faster one page 32 resolution Recording Some problems occurred while writing Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files Wie Eee data to the storage media to your PC or another storage media You cannot operate some functions Release the Smart Auto manually when SMART AUTO is e Turn off the SMART AUTO function _ activated Tha number otvidss ties that caibe Delete unnecessary files from the storage media The number of video files is stored is 9 999 e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files full ASR e Change to another card which has enough free space Cannot record video The car NAS oe MERUN Set File No to Reset _ capacity No more files can be stored Format the storage media cee eRe R o o os The number of photo files is _ P o Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files stored is 9 999 full e Change to another card which has enough free space Cannot take a photo The carg NaS Taaenad manum Set File No to Reset _ capacity No more files can be stored Format the storage media Troubleshooting Recording Oe A E AUGE Due Taare 2 e Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up Fite number is full the m
107. the screen depending on the folder you selected 2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file e Ifyou click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease 3 After you select the video or photo you want double click to play back e Playback starts and the controls appear Intelli stucio supports the following file formats Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 y Ed iting ng vid deos 98 OF BD 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 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit 2 Click Movie Edit 9 or Photo Edit M4 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 amp A LENS online ie Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click EE a ee Ee PGE MASA RD SOE
108. to 4 9 52X x Optical 70x intelli 130x Digital Electronic zoom lens OOo active ce 8 ov r 750 ne ee ant Ta IE SB 47KO A E e ee HDMI c ouput nn pe a Micro HoH ee Size dot ar Composite video out 2AN LCD or 32F 104F 0 C 40 C _ oo o o 10 80 Power consumption Operating temperature eee humidity a a 052 EI E TEET aa 19 T D Approx 222g 48 without battery and memory card _Omni directional stereo microphone x The technical ee eee and aa may be ee without notice VVarranty 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 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 t must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT C
109. to YouTube a aa aaah ee Flickr or Facebook etc e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer Video Card ATI Radeon HD 2600 ser 024 x 768 16 Recommended Memory Card gt installed in Camcorder 6MB s Class 6 or above e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli stucio may not operate optimally e Ona slower than recommended computer video playback may skip frames or operate in an unexpected manner e Ifthe 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 e To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC e Intelli studio is not Mac OS compliant e On 64 bit environment of Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 85 7 Intelli studio may be installed and work as 32 bit program OS Using with a windows computer 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 O AD ea cab R LE j WEBI Set PC Software to On e This is the default setting 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli studio
110. to know the camcorder d Maataa Storage media memory card SOMEAMERMOMERMERMERSESSENIR GAMENSESMENSEMERMERSERMERSER E ere T l Bottom of the LCD screen Top of the LCD screen Photo playback mode Slide Show hoto Resolution Current photo total number of recorded photos Protect Error file Scroll bar Protect Shortcut menu Bottom of the LCD screen Button guide 100 0001 File name file number Getting started INSERTING EJECTING THE BATTERY To insert the battery lb 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 e Use only Samsung approved batteries Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion e Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries e Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use e We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder 20 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY
111. u items MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table Recording menu items Playback menu Items Accessible x Not accessible iSCENE Auto 62 4280X720 30p Video Resolution 1696x954 16 9 dedi Thumbnail View 54 Option ___ Thumionail view only S Pri Q 3 D Photo Resolution 67 White Balance Auto PlayOption Single view only ree ran C Nite Focus l Auto e E EEE E E A S ee Delete My Clip Anti Shake HDIS Off Digital Special Effect _ Off The Flea Waltz e x x Delete x Optical Zoom Share Mark Zoom Type Cont Shot Time Lapse REC Off PARERE EAE COETY AN ERE SSENT S A Fife Info Guideline Off Slide Show e x e x Settings Settings i i Using the menu items Accessible Setting menu items xX Not accessible amp d Storage Info 75 i aia ada ETE EIA N A EESOSA AI POENE I AEE A I E B EEE EEE ET E E A EANN NA AAAA AININ T E E ONA E IAEE T E ESEE A PERO EAIA AETA ANE ASAAN VVI ETAETA E A EAE S SEEE A DETT O E File No Series 7 75 Date Time Set 76 PP S een eT a kT ee a es ee a 7 ae Eoo a E e i kE S Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Secu Auto Power off ee eeeee eeeeeee eeee eee eceeeecee PC S
112. ult in inflammable material to enter the entering the camcorder or power _ fire Keeping the battery at a high camcorder or power adaptor Doing adaptor could cause malfunctions or temperature may cause an explosion so may pose a fire hazard defects No oil Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Do not aim the camcorder directly Do not bend the USB cable or damage Do not disconnect the adaptor by into the sun Doing so could cause the power adaptor by pressing on it pulling on its USB cable as this could eye injuries as well as lead to with a heavy object There is a risk of damage the cable malfunctioning of internal parts of the fire or an electric shock product 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 unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder 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 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
113. uter 75 76 Other settings Date Time Set Date Time Display By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of a You can set whether or not the date and or time appear on the LCD recording during playback screen Press the MENU button gt ay taoomied GEM Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt Settings gt Control Up Down button gt Date Time Display gt Control OK button Control Left Right button gt Settings Control Up Down button gt Date Time Set gt Control OK button Date Time Display LCD Brightness 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control Up Down button and then press Control OK button 2 Select the date or time information and change the setting values by pressing the Control Up Down Left Right button Month Day Year ran MSIE 04 2013 42 d 00 AM alia E Maat bs ERE Make sure the clock is correctly set 3 Press the MENU button to exit and then press the Control OK the menu button e The date time appears on the LCD screen according to the selected option rey a BE oe 7 the a Ta The year can be set up to 2037 Submenu items To not display the current date Off y Date To display the current date JAN 01 2013 Time 12 00AM _ To display the current date and JAN 01 2013 Rte HME ira 42 00AM Whe
114. ve the share mark from all marked videos All Off all at once 2 Select an option by pressing the Control Up Down button and then press the Control OKJ button e You can also set the share mark on your videos in the single image display mode e By using the Intelli stucio 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 3 lf you selected Select Files image thumbnails appear Use the Control Up Down Left Right button to move to the video you want to share mark Press the Control OK button to select each video you want to share mark The share mark icon amp 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 is E T a OMNENEAMAMS Teeneeneeneens 73 Advanced playback Slide Show File Info You can enjoy a slide show with various effects You can see the image information for photos and videos Press the MENU button gt Control Left Right button gt File Info gt Control OK button e The file selection screen appears
115. with are the resolutions of photos you record when you set video resolution to 720X480 60p 4 3 33 34 Getting ready to start recording ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your A 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 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 Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder e When the LCD screen is rotated by 150 180 the left and right 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 1 Set the desired resolution before recording page 53 Select a subject to record A 0 00 09 pomi EIAN e Adjust the LCD screen to the a iz best a

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