Home

Samsung HMX-R10BP User's Manual

1. 1 Touch the Photo g tab e The thumbnail view appears 2 2ER e To change the current thumbnail view select E8 cE or a tab on the screen ara DO e If you select the thumbnail display by date you can sort videos by specific date page 50 e EHL e To change the current thumbnail page touch up EN or down RA tab 2 Touch your desired photo to play back a 1 e The selected photo is displayed in full screen and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when touching anywhere on the screen e Touch previous image lt J next image D tab to view the previous and next photo Dis ai e Place and hold your finger on the previous image next id image tab to search a desired photo number quickly a When you lift off your finger the selected photo is displayed Be 3 To return to the thumbnails touch the Return tab zc Gola eRe Using the touch panel by dragging MaE A You can also select the previous photo or the next photo by Pol 2 dragging your finger on the LCD screen a Dragging to the right Shows the previous photo image D i Dragging to the left Shows the next photo image r 7 B IN e Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data e Your camcorder may not playback the followi
2. 125 Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB cable i Main Functions e By using the built in editing software Intelli studio on your camcorder you can enjoy the following operations Playing back recorded videos or photos page 129 Editing recorded videos or photos page 129 Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube or Flickr etc page 130 e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer the mass storage function page 133 System Requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use built in editing software Intelli studio Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Vista CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher is recommended Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz above recommended RAM 1 GB and above recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit colour or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit colour recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher L e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements operations may not b
3. Deiis DEV AZ oY 217 Tha Type Ge G Detaniime Disskwy C DEO INXS 2009 010 BEEN 4 4 ma AAN ES V oY 01 01 2009 X TN You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting amp tab gt Time Type 2 Touch the desired display option 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab e 12Hr Displays the time information in 12 hour units e 24Hr Displays the time information in 24 hour units Dime Set Datotyz Om 217 e Type a Datelitime Disalk 2 93 94 system setting File No File names numbers are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt File No 2 Touch a desired submenu item al v Ss 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab e Series Assigns file numbers in sequence even after you replace or format the memory card or delete all files Each file is given with a unique file number that a Reset allows convenient image management on a PC 171 e Reset Resets the file number to 0001 after formatting or deleting all files or inserting a new memory card its No x When you set File No to Series each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names It
4. 4 1 Delete IN While editing the playlist do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder Doing so may damage the storage media or data 113 114 fle management PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure The protected videos and photos are not deleted unless they are formatted or the protection is cancelled PRECHECK Touch the Pla tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Play gt HD up SD sp or Photo a tab e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Protect 2 2 gt m E Tem 3 Touch a desired submenu item 4 The corresponding message to the selected option Protect appears Touch Yes OSEERE N e The protection is set to on or off e The e indicator appears on the protected file Ga Aln 4 1 Ya All Oi e Select Files Protects individual images Touch images to protect from erasure The e indicator is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected e or not selected Touch OK m tab All On Protects all images All Off Releases the protected images all at once e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode e lf the write prot
5. connecting to a V Type B Connecting a Component AV cable for the composite output Nornal TV lol A e S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R Signal flow COMPONENT AV By Component AV cable Type B Connecting a Component AV cable for the composite output 1 Connect the provided component AV cable to the Composite jack Video and L R Audio on TV Use the Green plug with the yellow label to connect to the Video input on your TV e After the connection is complete check the desired TV out method by setting Analogue TV Out to Composite page 105 2 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection your camcorder is connected to e This is often referred to as line e Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input IN If the Pr Pb or Y jack receives the wrong direction from the connected cable the TV screen appears in red or turn out to be blue screen IZ e Check the connection status between the HD camcorder and TV the TV screen may not deliver the right video information if connected in a wrong way e When the camcorder is connected to TV with more than one cable the output signal is followed in the order of priority HDMI gt Component AV output e Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables e For more information about the TV connection jack and the connecting method refer to the TV user manual e Fol
6. Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed depending on the scene s brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter soeed according to the scene conditions PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Shutter 2 Touch a desired submenu item E Aperture 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab 2 16 bo i om oa e Auto The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value e Manual m 129 Touch decrease or increase tab to adjust the setting values as you want Shutter The setting values are as follows Video Record mode 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 Photo Record mode 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 or 1 1000 Using the EV function you can manually adjust the video and photo image brightness PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt EV 2 Touch the decrease or increase tab to adjust the setting values as you want e EV values G4 2 0EV 1 6EV 1 3EV 1 0EV 0 6EV 0 3EV OEV 0 3EV 0 6EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 6EV 2 0EV 3 To exit the menu touch Exit gj or Return m tab Understanding EV Exposure Valu
7. Record a brighter image by fixing the shutter speed to 1 13 in a dark location a v Normal E Super Back Light When a subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Back Light 2 Touch a desired submenu item a Super Nits Back Light 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab 3 6 Focus e tase Detection gt r e Off Disables the function e On 4 Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly BackqEight Dynamic Range The Dynamic range function enables you to record a brighter subject in dark conditions as well as more detailed images PRECHECK Select Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Dynamic Range 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab e Off Disables the function e On 43 Expresses more shadow and highlight details for recorded images T1 12 advanced recording Flash Using the Flash function you can set the built in flash to fire under low light conditions PRECHECK Select the Photo J mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the
8. increase tab to set the number of copies to print e The number of copies is set To cancell the print setting Touch the Return tab on the LCD screen To stop printing after printing starts Touch Cancell on the screen ra e ifthe camcorder is connected to a printer while USB Connect is set to Mass Storage the message Fail USB Connecting Change USB Connect appears Set the USB Connect to the PictBridge then connect the USB cable again e Use the supplied USB cable i T orinting photos To set the date time imprint 1 In the printer mode touch the Menu tab e The print options appear on the screen 2 Touch the Date Time 3 Touch a desired submenu item e The selected date and time display option is set 4 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return t tab Jae e The selected date and time will be printed on the photos 4 1 ra e The date time imprint option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support this option DEGO DISE e PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera o amp Imaging Products Association an image transfer j x standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Ea Epson and Sony 4 1 e Use the AC power adaptor for your camcorder during moe Dee un
9. Charging CHG lamp The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charge Charging state Fully Discharged Charging Fully Charged Error LED COO Reo Red Blink ra e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it e Store the battery pack separately when finished charging or when not using it for a long time This will help extend the life of the prevent the battery e The Battery pack is charged over 95 after about 1 hour and 40 minutes and the indicator colour changes to green It takes about 2 hours for the battery pack to charge 100 Available running time for the battery pack Unit minutes e Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack e Recording Playback time Approximate time min available when you fully charged the battery pack HD stands for high definition image quality and SD stands for standard image quality e The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C its usage time reduces and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re insert it e Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater e Do not
10. 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab SECO MO Used 120MB Free 855MB HD 1080 50i SF 5Min 99 system setting Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media PRECHECK You can completely delete all files and options on the storage media including protected files This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Format Ey o e Amessage appears asking about formatting the ie memory card 2 Touch Yes 417 Flee Vem e The format is executed with a message Timo Zono gt D 4 Foret the Card AI Files will be deletac YES NO VAN e Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting e f the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again r4 e 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 cases before using anew memory card amemory card formatted recorded on oth
11. one Touch the replace add or delete G3 tab to make changes e Press the f tab to save changes e Q MENU screen has been changed according to your changes IZ e The Q MENU button can not be used in the EASY Q mode To use the Q MENU function disable the EASY Q function e This function is not available while recording videos or photos MENU ITEMS Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode For operation details see the corresponding page Recording menu items o available X not available Operation mode Page SCENE Auto 61 Resolution ia oo o 62 Quality Fine 63 Slow Motion Off 64 Sharpness 65 White Balance 65 ISO Auto 67 Aperture Auto 68 Shutter Auto 69 EV poe O 69 3D NR 70 Super C Nite Normal 70 Back Light Off 71 Dynamic Range Off 71 Flash Off 72 57 advanced recording Operation mode Video 3 Photo Default value Page FOCUS Auto 73 Face Detection 6 Off 74 Magic Touch X Off 75 Metering X Multi 76 Anti Shake EIS Cs Off T7 Digital Effect Off 78 Fader X Off 79 Super Macro Off 80 Wind Cut X Off 81 MIC Level X Medium 81 Digital Zoom Off 82 Cont Shot X Off 83 Bracket Shot X Off 84 Self Timer Off 84 Time Lapse REC X Off 85 Quick View On Video 1 Sec Photo 87 Guideline
12. Doing so may pose a fire hazard S Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could damage the power cord Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock T Safety Information Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode 26 Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult physician immediately Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not fire the flash directly in front someone s eyes especially infants Doing so may cause impaired vision Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre There is a risk of fire Or personal injury Keep the powe
13. High Speed Recording Recording up to 500 frames per second fps your camcorder features much faster shooting speed than standard digital camcorders This camcorder also features the slow motion playback up to x 1 160 that is useful for analyzing the contents of your recordings Dual Recording While recording full HD videos you can capture still images with the simple operation of a button Capture still images and save them to the storage 12 Mega pixel Photo Quality Samsung s Pixel Rising technology yields high resolution still images that retain colours and resolution in extraordinary detail The result is the 12 megapixel image quality that is equivalent to a digital camera Quick Standby Capability Closing the LCD screen in the STBY mode minimizes the power consumption by switching the camcorder to the Quick On STBY mode With this quick and efficient function you can be ready to record quickly without having to power on the camcorder every time Magic Touch To focus on a subject just touch the screen and shoot Your camcorder optimizes the focus and brightness for the touched point enabling you professional results with this simple operation Comfortable Ergonomic Design This camcorder is designed for comfort when making long recordings With this ergonomic design you can shoot subjects comfortably from any position Time Lapse Recording Catches the Moment You can record a long scene in short interv
14. Off 88 o available X not available Playpack menu items PayOpton gt x PayAl 69 Highight gt gt x Playlist OCO e X Ke o Delete 113 Protect 114 Partial Delete X 107 Edit Divide X 108 Combine o x x T w Cont Capture X 1Cut 90 File Info 90 Slide Show Start X X 54 Music X X Random 54 gde f mev xXx x e e s Gpton C Ee x xX e Fandom 54 Play Option X X Play All 54 58 o available X not available Setting menu items Operation mode Page Storage Info 99 Format 100 File No Series 94 Time Zone 95 Date Time Set Pe 91 Date Type 93 Time Type 93 Date Time Display Off 92 LCD Control 96 LCD Enhancer 96 Auto LCD Off 97 Beep Sound On 101 Shutter Sound On 101 Booting Mode Video Mode 97 Auto Power Off 102 Quick On STBY 98 PC Software On 99 USB Connect Mass Storage 103 TV Type 16 9 104 Analogue TV Out Component Auto 105 TV Connect Guide Sn ny 103 TV Display On 104 REC Lamp On 102 Default Set 105 Language 36 Demo 106 Anynet HDMI CEC 106 59 60 advanced recording QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use Pressing the Q MENU button will let you start making settings directly Recording menu items default Sj ee Video 6 amp 3
15. The Anti Shake EIS function is enabled to compensate for shaking movements Use the Anti Shake function in the following cases e When recording while walking or when recording in a moving car e When recording with the zoom function e When recording subjects of a small size ra e Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake On is set Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands e When this function is set to On the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different e When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is set to On after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning the Anti Shake to Off T1 78 advanced recording Digital Effect Using the digital effect function gives your recording a creative look PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Digital Effect 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab Examples of 5 digital effect options Off Black amp White Without any digital effect This mode a normal natural image S changes the image is displayed during i to black and white recording or playback Sepia BON Negative This mode gives This mode reverses t
16. advanced operation recording Bracket Shot Using the Bracket Shot function you can take continuous pictures with different brightness setting values PRECHECK Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Bracket Shot oa 2 Touch a desired submenu item A gt v Bracket Shot 4 gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab tame Clos View gt A e Off Disables the function e On A Record five pictures with different brightness setting values such as 0 3EV O 3EV Back Light Compensation Dynamic Range and original IZ Bracket shot may take a long time Don t move the camcorder from the subject when operating this function Self Timer When the self timer is enabled there is a time delay after you actually press the Record Start Stop or PHOTO button You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu fj tab gt Self Timer iS S 2 Touch a desired submenu item Brock Shot gt FA 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab aie e This function is disabled after used for one time S a SE Submenu items O SATE e Off Disables the function EEN e 2 Sec Ph
17. e Playback control tabs DVYENEV EY mYym e a mark appears at the start point Touch playback control tabs to search the end point of deletion and touch the Selection m tab at the end point e Ly mark appears at the end point Touch Partial Deleting im tab e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation Touch Yes e The selected part of the video is deleted x V Jit Partial Delete VA 1 1 ID coo 7 cx20309 400 0001 Poanial I _jwojojoijy IN e The deleted part of the original file cannot be recovered e Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the memory card Doing so may damage the storage media or data ra e You can not delete files that are protected Cancell the protect function to delete the file page 114 e f you want to cancell the partial delete or to edit from the beginning touch the Return 3 tab e The Partial Delete function is not available in the following conditions f the duration of the section to delete is less than 3 seconds If the duration of the remaining section after deleting the section ends up being less than 3 seconds f the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode lf the remaining section of the memory space is less than 4MB Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio e Whe
18. Digital Zoom or Metering e Even if the Cont Shot is enabled continuous shooting is not available by touching the LCD screen T5 76 advanced recording Metering You can choose the metering standard for the brightness of your subject PRECHECK Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Metering 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab e Multi t 1 Meters the multiple portions of the screen and determines the appropriate aperture e Center t21 Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the centre and determines the aperture e Spot f Measures only the centre of the screen and determines aperture 5 Eom lt 7 Focus Ma mon O A 417 CA Metering om 4 1 blg si Anti Shake EIS Use the Anti Shake EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when holding the camcorder PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Anti Shake EIS S 2 Touch a desired submenu item AW FL Anti Shake EIS SA custo 416 gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return m tab Anti Shake EIS e Off Disable the function On a
19. French LITHUANIA 8 800 7 1 11 www samsung com lt LATVIA 8000 7267 www samsung com lv ESTONIA 800 7267 www samsung com ee RUSSIA 8 800 555 55 55 www samsung ru KAZAKHSTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 www samsung com kz_ru UZBEKISTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 www samsung com kz_ru cls KYRGYZSTAN 00 800 500 55 500 TADJIKISTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 UKRAINE 8 800 502 0000 www samsung ua Belarus 810 800 500 55 500 www samsung com ua_ru Moldova 00 800 500 55 500 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www samsung com au New zealand 0800 SAMSUNG 0800 726 786 www samsung com nz CHINA 400 810 5858 010 6475 1880 www samsung com cn HONG KONG 3698 4698 www samsung comih www samsung com hk_en INDIA 3030 8282 1800 110011 1800 3000 8282 www samsung com in Asia Pacific INDONESIA 0800 112 8888 www samsung com id MALAYSIA 1800 88 9999 www samsung com my PHILIPPINES 1 800 10 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 3 SAMSUNG 7 26 Avin sams na com oh 7864 1 800 8 SAMSUNG 726 7864 02 5805777 9 P SINGAPORE 1800 SAMSUNG 726 786 j www samsung com sg THAILAND 1800 29 3232 02 689 323 www samsung com th TAIWAN 0800 329 999 www samsung com tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 www samsung com vn arkey 444 77 11 www samsung com tr Middle East amp Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com za U A E 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 8000 4726 www samsung com ae x P RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical a
20. Quick View S gt Quick View 2 Touch a desired submenu item Timo lepsoREe gt Vv X 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return G9 tab 6 6 e Off Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording e On Quick View icon appears on the screen as soon as you finish the recording Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video you have recorded After the Quick Playback is completed your camcorder switches back to the standby mode r4 If you touch the delete t tab during Quick a N Playback the file is deleted i Quick View function in the photo record mode 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Quick View 2 Touch a desired submenu item ce 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 6 tab Dat gt Al 6 7 Self Timer gt Off Disables the function 1sec The most recently taken photo image is shown for 1 second QuickView 3sec The most recently taken photo image is shown for 3 seconds Hold The most recently taken photo image appears and does not disappear until you press the PHOTO button 87 88 advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing t
21. e The photo is recorded while the gt gt gt indicator on ge appears and the shutter sound is heard xen ben SYE ra e You cannot capture photos in the following conditions S Slow motion record mode When time lapse recording is performed e You cannot use the flash during dual recording m e Resolution of the captured photos differs according to the ii ye resolution of the recorded videos vai Movie images recorded in HD resolution HD 1080 50i lt Dual recording in STBY mode gt SF HD 1080 50i N HD 1080 25p 1920x1080 Movie images recorded in the resolution HD 720 50p 1280x720 Movie images recorded in SD quality SD 576 50p 896x504 Movie images recorded in the SD Web amp Mobile 640x480 49 46 Oasic recording RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in an SD SDHC memory card Set the desired resolution and quality before recording page 62 PRECHECK Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen 1 Select a subject to record Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 20 2 Adjust the subject at the centre of the LCD screen and Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 half press the PHOTO button Your camcorder adjusts to the ideal aperture and
22. e You can also format the storage media to delete all images at once e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode e The delete function does not work if battery charge is insufficient It is recommended to use AC power to continue power supply during the deletion page 27 115 116 orinting photos DPOF PRINTING SETTING On your memory card you can write the print out information including the number of copies to print The saved information is used when you connect your camcorder with a DPOF compatible printer PRECHECK e Insert the memory card in your camcorder e This function works in Photo play mode only e Touch the Pla tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Photo gj tab e The photo thumbnails are displayed Print Mark DPOF 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Print Mark DPOF Vv Eo 212 3 You can choose the following submenu options e Select Files Print marks individual images The print marks indicator is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected or not selected Touch the fe tab e Set All Print marks all images e Reset All Removes all the print marks Print Mark DPOF Roa Select Files X 4 The corresponding message appears to the selected option Touch Yes e The print mark is selected or removed e The D
23. left e The connection cable Component AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 119 123 e When you are using the Component AV cable make sure the red and white plugs of your Component AV cable are connected pages 119 123 e This camcorder does not support the audio output signal when the camcorder is connected with TV in the video or photo record mode The audio output signal is supported as long as the camcorder is connected in the video playback mode This is not an error This happens when TV type of the camcorder is different from the TV Set the TV type to match the aspect ratio of your TV page 104 You cannot view the image or hear the sound from a TV connected using the HDMI cable e Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected Connecting Dubbing with other devices Recorder PC Printer etc Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable Explanation Solution You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable You cannot dub correctly using the Component AV cable e The Component AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Component AV cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 124 Printouts cannot be made using a PictBridge printer e Your printer may not print images edited on
24. plays the beginning of the scene If reverse skip 9 is touched within 3 seconds from the start of the file the previous video is played Slow playback During a pause touching the Forward slow J tab reduces the playback speed e Forward playback slow x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 Frame by frame playback e During pause touching the Frame advance mm tab makes play go forward one frame at a time Magnifying the image size while playing back the videos When you playback videos recorded at Slow Motion or Resolution Web amp Mobile the image s viewing size can be adjusted by using the zoom button or the zoom lever Operating the zoom button or the zoom lever toward the direction of T telephoto magnifies the image s viewing size To adjust the volume You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker The sound level is adjusted between O 19 When the level is at 0 you cannot hear sound 1 Touch the Volume Ze tab on the LCD screen 2 Touch tab to increase or decrease audio volume e lf you touch E tab for a long time the sound level will be adjusted continuously ra You can also control the volume levels by dragging your finger up or downward on the LCD screen 52 VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions PRECHECK Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33
25. tab Auto Controls the white balance automatically depending on the recording conditions Daylight Controls the white balance according to the outdoor lighting Cloudy lt gt When recording in the shade or cloudy weather Fluorescent 3 When recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten 4x When recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights Custom WB amp You can manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation S Ie e SCENE aura ae Resolution gt m 116 gt g A Vv V Daylight 4 2 Goudy E Auo 65 66 advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1 Touch the Menu tab gt White Balance gt White Belemes Custom WB A e The 8 Set White Balance indicator is displayed oe Vv mE Custom WB 2 Fill the screen with a white object and touch OK tab e The white balance setting is stored 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return m tab e The stored white balance setting will be applied the next time you record 3 custom WB E Swie Bekmes Understanding White Balance White balance WB is the process of removing unrealistic colour casts so that objects which appear white are rendered white in your photo Proper white balance has to take into account the colour temperature of a light source which refer
26. Built in rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a built in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e Once the battery is depleted the previous date time values are all reset to defaults and you need to recharge the built in rechargeable battery The date time must be set again e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If you find the decreased usage time between charges becomes significant ask your local Samsung retailer Charging the built in rechargeable battery e The built in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery pack is attached e f the camcorder is not in use for about 2 weeks without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pack the built in battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours 35 first time settings SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language to display the menu screen or messages The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off 1 Touch Menu gt Setting 3 tab 2 Touch up EN down PA tab until Language is Language wy displayed v 717 3 Touch Language then touch the desired OSD language ELELO x 4 Touch the Exit or Return m tab to complete the setting A e The menu scree
27. Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near to objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Donot store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents Refer to pages 38 39 for details LCD screen Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC pon adaptor To clean the exterior Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing the bottom To prolong the service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up lf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot 149 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power
28. EJ co a 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then l aol A 2 View as a slide show Double click it File and Folder Tasks G Sample Pictures 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and drop it E Rename this folder into the destination folder e The folder is copied from the storage media to the PC File Edt View Favorites Tools Help 135 warning Indicators and messages WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons Check the information and take corrective action Battery pack Message Icon Informs that Action i The battery pack is almost e Replace with a charged battery or Low Battery discharged connect the AC power adaptor Low Battery ee ee A function is inoperable due Replace with a charged battery or Connect AC adaptor and try again to the exhausted battery connect the AC power adaptor e Check whether the battery is Check the authentic and change to new one authenticity of this Maai pa ia e t is recommended that only battery p y i genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action There is no memory card Insert card VA inserted in the memory card Insert a memory card slot e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Card Eulli lcs There is not enough space to e Back up files to PC or another record on memory card storage media and delete files
29. GUATEMALA 1 800 299 0013 www samsung com latin JAMAICA 1 800 234 7267 www samsung com latin PANAMA 800 7267 www samsung com latin PUERTO RICO 1 800 682 3180 www samsung com latin REP DOMINICA 1 800 751 2676 www samsung com latin TRINIDAD amp TOBAGO 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com latin VENEZUELA 0 800 100 5303 www samsung com latin COLOMBIA 01 8000112112 www samsung com co BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www samsung com be Dutch www samsung com be_fr French CZECH REPUBLIC 800 SAMSUNG 800 726 786 www samsung com cz DENMARK 8 SAMSUNG 7 267864 www samsung com dk FINLAND 30 6227 515 www samsung com fi FRANCE 01 4863 0000 www samsung com fr GERMANY 01805 oo on 26 1864 0 14 Min www samsung de HUNGARY 06 80 SAMSUNG 26 7864 www samsung com hu ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com it LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 www samsung com lu NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG 0900 7267864 0 10 Min www samsung com nl NORWAY 3 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com no Europe POLAND 0 801 1SAMS Aa 022 607 93 33 www samsung com pl PORTUGAL 80820 SAMSUNG 7 26 7864 www samsung com pt SLOVAKIA 0800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com sk SPAIN 902 1 SAMSUNG 902 172 678 www samsung com es SWEDEN 0771 26 7864 SAMSUNG www samsung com se K 0845 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com uk EIRE 0818 717 100 www samsung com ie AUSTRIA 0810 SAMSUNG 7267864 0 07 min www samsung com at Switzerland 0848 SAMSUNG 7267864 CHF 0 08 min Mavi samSung eom ch www samsung com ch_fr
30. O flickr Share by E Mail O D E mail Upload to Share Site T 4 Click Upload to Share Site to start uploading e A pop up window appears asking your ID and the password 5 Enter your ID and the password to access e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment avorite Desktop 2009 02 20 a pE E File Name E Mig HDV 0007 MP4 Site ko Tube SAMSUNG Intelli studio EZ Library j cai a oO fal 2009 01 01 Upload List E Share All gal 2009 01 01 CH Hov_o012 M 00 03 GBP HDv_0013 M_ 00 03 Select a site for uploading Add Delete Edit Share Site wi O flickr Share by E Mail O amp 4 E mail 4 Upload to Share Site ra For more information about Intelli studio use see the Help Guide by clicking Menu gt Help 131 132 Using with a Windows computer Installing Intelli studio application on the Windows computer When the Intelli studio application is installed on a Windows computer it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer Moreover the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer The Intelli studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows Click the Menu gt Install Intelli studio on PC on the Intelli studio screen Bess Beco Gorm D ioovoeo F Intelli
31. Photo Default value Page e a ce EV 0 69 Flash X o Off 72 Playback menu items default o available X not available oo _Video Thumbnai Video Single Photo Thumbnail Single Page Highlight e X 89 Playlist X X 110 Delete e e 113 115 Edit e e X 107 109 o available X not available SCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt SCENE 2 Touch a desired submenu item To change the current page touch up tab 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab Auto Use this setting for the regular recording conditions The shutter soeed and the aperture values are automatically adjusted for optimum recording Night a Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting However an afterimage may appear with a moving subject If you have difficulty with automatic focusing adjust the focus manually Sports x When recording rapidly moving subjects such as sports games Portrait When recording a portrait image use this setting to express the natural skin tone Spotlight When recording subjects under strong light For example stage spotlights in theaters Beach Show ga When recording in a place with inte
32. Touch a desired submenu item Booo 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab Boogie gt 8 e n the standby mode closing the LCD screen will 407 gt a soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the Quick On STE camcorder turns off after the selected time setting e Off In the standby mode closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder e 5 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes 10 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the camcorder turns off after 10 minutes 20 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the camcorder turns off after 20 minutes IZ e Turning off the camcorder after use is always recommended to reduce the energy consumption however you can effectively use the Quick On STBY function for the frequent shooting conditions in the specified time schedule e Inthe Quick On STBY mode Auto Power Off 5 Min setting is disabled e The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode e The Quick On STBY mode is not available in the following conditions When the LCD screen is open When a video cable HDMI Component AV or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder When operating the buttons on the camcorder PC Software If you set
33. a computer or recorded using other device This is not an error 145 Connecting to a computer Symptom The computer does not recognise your camcorder Explanation Solution Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect it again correctly Cannot play a video file properly on a PC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder pages 132 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 Connect it again properly To play back an HD video file a computer with better specification is required Check a computer with recommended specification page 151 Intelli studio does not function properly Intelli studio is not performed Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli studio in the computer pages 125 135 The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the image or sound may not be played
34. connection guide Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand l About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting This User Manual covers HMX R10SP HMX R10BP models e The HMX R10SP HMX R10BP do not have built in flash memory and use memory cards Although some features of HMX R10SP HMX R10BP models are different they operate in the same way Illustrations of model HMX R10SP are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice oefore reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual Scene refers to the point where you press Record Start Stop button to start recording un
35. d format the card and format the Card ana you can not record Playback Message Icon Informs that Action Total file size is over 3 8GB e Combined files must be less than 3 8GB Total file size that can be combined is limited to 3 8GB Select 5 files for combine You can not combine more than 5 different videos into one e t is possible to combine up to 5 different videos into one Different format The files you want to combine have different resolutions e t is not possible to combine the files that have different resolutions Read Error e Format the storage media using menus after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device Some problems occurred when reading data from thestorage media Corrupted file e Format the storage media using menus after back up important files to aPC or another storage device This file can not be read Not enough free space in Card e Delete unnecessary files on the storage media e Back up files to a PC or another storage media and delete files File editing functions can not be performed because there is not enough free space in the memory card Cannot edit the time lapse recorded file The file that is recorded as the Time Lapse REC can not be edited e t is impossible to edit the file being recorded as the Time Lapse REC WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES USB Message Fail Printer C
36. disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack e Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short circuited It may cause leakage generate heat or cause fire Maintaining the battery pack The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the camcorder It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the camcorder If the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once per 6 months to maintain proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place About the battery life e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one 29 e Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions 30 getting started About the running time e Times measu
37. e Change memory card to another one has enough free space Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock e Release write protection tab Unknown 136 The memory card cannot be recognised in cases of Card Error Not Formatted or Not Supported Card e Insert the proper memory card that has a supported file format WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Message Icon Informs that Action The memory card has some l Card Error problem and can not be e Change memory card with another recognised one Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted e Format the memory card using the menu Not Supported Format The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still have existing images on it e The image format is not supported Check the supported file format e Format the memory card using menu item Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder e Change the memory card with the one recommended Low Speed Card Please record a lower resolution Recording Message Write Error To recover file please restart Release the EASY Q BB BE Icon The memory card does not have enough performance to record Informs that Some problem occured while writing data to storage media You can not operate some functions manually when EASY Q is activated e Recor
38. e When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device connect the green plug of the component AV cable to the video input jack and the red right channel or the white left channel plug to the audio input jack on the device Using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time Check your computer type before using To view your recordings on a computer you need to check your computer type first And then take the steps below according to your computer type Using with Windows Using with Macintosh Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable e The built in editing software Intelli studio runs on the PC automatically once the camcorder is connected to Windows computer When e The built in you specify PC Software software on On gt page 99 your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the built in studio Intelli studio application page 129 You can also upload your recordings to YouTube or other web site using the Intelli studio page 130 LO SISTED LEED ee EER SLITS II SSE LE ER LER LE LED anne z ER LLL PIAA AALL RIE oS Z EEE 2 j
39. gt File Info CoM CETL e The file information of the selected file appears p 2 Select the desired file to view the file information e The information of the selected file appears ajz Cu e CE File Info 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return c tab HONO O 100VIDEO ya HDV 0006 MP4 Dats 2 OWAN2D0 Duwirattion 00 00 05 S 9 88MB s Resolution HOIOs0NS0 S system setting Date Time Set By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of the recording during playback 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting amp tab Date Time Set 2 Touch the date and time information and change the setting values by using the up EJ or down gg tabs 3 Touch E tab when the date and time setting is completed e The date time values are not applied if you finish the setting with 3 or GJ tab without touching the E0 tab ra e The year can be set up to 2039 based on Home item e Set Date Time Display display to on page 92 e Activating the icon forwards the time by 1 hour EB i S A Date Time Set 217 Tim hype gt Dime Disphy O H5 DEGIMO Ses Dey Year o 2 2 Datz Time Sat OITJAN2009 00 00 91 92 system setting Date Time Display You can set the date and time to be displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option
40. heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 part10 AVC format and in High Definition Video HD VIDEO or Standard Definition Video SD VIDEO Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB
41. is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Setting 4 tab gt Time Zone gt Visit 2 Touch the left 4 or the right L gt tab to select the visited area 3 Touch LoK tab when the time zone setting is completed e The time zone set value is not applied if you finish the setting with or J tab without touching the LoK tab e Home The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date time setting e Visit 33 When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without changing your hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference between the two locations Elm go S A VY Fomm 1 7 Fiba gt D Hime zone Misit Fondon Eisbon aS HOME 00 00 01 JAN 2009 00 00 B a Le Lox 3 SsTBY 00000 BA CM in eS ag 95 96 system setting LCD Control You can adjust the brightness and saturation of the LCD screen 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting amp tab gt LCD Control 2 Touch the decrease m0 or increase tab to
42. looks dark Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Ambient light too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD Use LCD enhancer function Explanation Solution Press the MODE button to set Video 3 page 21 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used When you record an object that moves fast the actual recording time may be shortened 141 142 Symptom The recording stops automatically When recording a subject illuminated by bright light a vertical line appears Explanation Solution There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you make recordings or delete files frequently the performance of the storage media will be deteriorated In this case format the storage media again If you use the memory card with low writing speed the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an ins
43. recorded images 105 106 advanced operation system setting Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Demo gt On e f you don t want this function touch Off 2 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab e The Demo function starts on the LCD screen 4 E e Off Disable the function e On Enables the Demo function A A on Using the Demo function we e The Demo mode is cancelled in the following cases f the LCD screen is touched af f any button is operated Recording start stop Q MENU Display ILI iCHECK EASY Q MODE PHOTO etc However the camcorder will enter the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes HMX R10 in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation If you don t want the Demo function starts set Demo to Off Di ra e The Demo function does not operate in the following cases a If Auto Power Off is set to 5 Min uses the battery as main Shikabane power the Auto Power Off function will operate prior to Demo Anynet HDMI CEC This camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV remote control 1 Touch the Menu
44. recording conditions e Display ILJI iCHECK button does not work in the menu or quick menu screen 33 34 basic operation of the camcorder Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity e When the power is off press and hold the Display II x iCHECK button e e When the power is on press and hold the Display IDI ow ox UUGRRRRRRR iCHECK button for about 3 second T e The remaining battery time and the available recording o time appear for about 10 seconds according to the storage and quality setting values Available recording time approx Remaining battery approx ra e Battery information is available only when the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder e f the camcorder is connected by using the AC Power adaptor and the battery is not inserted the No Battery message appears USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch panel allows you to enjoy playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it Then touch the items displayed on the screen Touch panel IN e Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen e Ifa film is applied for along while strong cohesion on the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel r4 e Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel e The tabs and indicators that appear on
45. see i 5 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button Then the Time Lapse recording starts 00 00 00 55Min E WG Sec 24Hr 1080P UO ETOS Recording Off Disables the function On m5 Interval Sec Image of the subject is captured by set interval Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in the storage media 1 gt 3 gt 5 gt 10 gt 15 gt 30 Seconds REC Limit Hr Total time from start to finish of recording 24 gt 48 gt 72 gt oo Hours Resolution you can choose the resolution in the following settings HD 1080p gt SD 576p 85 86 advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time of recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media a video of the Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video For example the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations Blooming flowers A bird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky IZ e Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 5 e 25 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the mi
46. sound from the built in microphone Z Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low frequency sound with the wind noise MIC Level Using the MIC Level function which will pick up sounds more clearly and accurately you can adjust the audio volume levels PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt MIC Level 6 2 Touch a desired submenu item Wind Gut Vv 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab MIG eyel e High amp Adjust the MIC volume at the highest level Qa MY Gs etm A 4 1 Qo Lew e Medium Adjust the MIC volume at the medium level e Low amp Adjust the MIC volume at the lowest level 81 82 advanced recording Digital Zoom The digital Zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the intelli or optical Zoom ratio The digital zoom function can archive the maximum 100 times bigger enlargement in video record mode about 50 times bigger enlargement in photo record mode by having the electronic zoom magnification PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Digital Zoom 2 Touch a desired submenu item B wind Gut C8 gt Ga 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab e Off Disables th
47. sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet e Viewing videos recorded with HD high definition image quality In countries regions where 720 50p is supported you can view the images with the same HD high definition image quality as that of the recorded images You need an PAL system based and 720 50p compatible TV or monitor with an HDMI or Component cable connected e Viewing videos recorded with SD standard definition image quality To view images recorded with SD standard definition image quality you need an PAL system based TV with Audio Video input jacks A component cable or Multi AV cable connected e On TV colour systems Your camcorder is an PAL system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an PAL system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder PAL NTSC format converter TA The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Fin
48. tab gt Analogue TV Out gt Composite page 105 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device e f your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorder with the supplied component AV cable composite connection e Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details ra e Videos recorded on this camcorder can be dubbed by connecting with the supplied component AV cable All the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD standard definition image quality regardless of the recording resolution HD SD e You cannot dub to recorder with an HDMI cable e To copy a video recorded with HD high definition image quality use the built in software of your camcorder and copy the images in the computer e Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e To hide the screen indicators Such as a counter etc on the screen of the monitor device connected set TV Display Off page 104 e To record the date time display it on the screen page 92
49. 0 Touch the desired video clip Still images are continually captured by pressing the PHOTO button e The number of captured images varies depending on how long the PHOTO button is pressed Photos are continuously captured up to the storage capacity e The interval of the continuous image capture varies according to the continuous capture option page 90 ZOOMING This camcorder features 8x intelli Zoom in the Video 63 mode and 5x optical zoom in the Photo mode to bring distant subjects closer To zoom in Press the T zoom button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever lever towards T telephoto e The distant subject is gradually magnified and can be recorded i To Zoom out W Wide angle T Telephoto Press the W zoom button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle e The subject moves further away fa Ee C 100 00 00 aila The zoom speed of this camcorder is not variable Use the zoom lever for high speed zoom and zoom button on the LCD panel for low speed zoom ra e Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity e Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical or intelli zoom range page 82 e Focusing may become unstable when recording with a fast zoom or zooming into a subject standing too far away In this case use the manual focus function page 73 e The minimu
50. 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting amp tab gt Date Time Display Detaliime Set 2 Touch a desired submenu item E gt m 217 Te Type gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab aE RCE e The date time is displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option Date jljime Display mss 171 Time V iTe Date amp Time 4 Off Current date time information is not displayed Date Displays the current date Time Displays the current time Date amp Time Displays the current date and time 3 sey owo FM O CIAN 0000 ra The date time will read 01 JAN 2009 00 00 in the following cases When video or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the camcorder When the built in rechargeable battery is depleted Date Type You can set the display type for the date set according to the selected option 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Date Type 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab e 2009 01 01 The date is displayed in the year month two digit date e JAN 01 2009 The date is displayed in the order of month date year e 01 JAN 2009 The date is displayed in the order of date month year e 01 01 2009 The date is displayed in the date month two digit year Time Type
51. 1 indicator appears on the print marked photos Understanding DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to set which still images on the memory card are to be printed together with information on the number of copies to be printed In single display mode you can set the number of prints by using the decrease L J or increase tab Touch the Menu J tab gt Print Mark DPOF gt decrease or increase tab Up to 99 copies can be set to print of each image ra e When you select the Set All option the number of copies to be printed is set to 1 e Selecting the Set All or Reset All options may take a long time depending on the number of the selected copies DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridge printer sold separately and a USB cable 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 4 tab gt USB Connect gt PictBridge Sm amp ye PC Software gt 2 Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the S EENE printer 8 7 MT 3 Turn your printer power on AaciogueTV Out gt RE e The photo thumbnails appear 4 Touch the photos to print then touch the Print m tab USBJConnect e The selected photo will be printed 1 1 i Printer Compatible with PictBridge To set the number of prints Touch the decrease
52. 5 5407 Fi 252 4 1 1 4017 4000x3000 ine 6 90 98 969 0 8088 380 735 1471 2954 6026 9999 a 226 440 881 1768 3607 7262 8456x2592 Fine 2633 5371 9999 Nomal 3972 8101 9999 6M Super Fine 2523 5147 9999 3328x1872 487 942 1885 3785 7721 9999 729 1403 2806 5634 9999 9999 N 402 783 1567 3146 6418 9999 i 4659 2592x1944 601 1160 2321 4659 9503 9999 898 1723 3448 6922 9999 9999 et 638 1231 2463 4944 9999 9999 5 2048X1536 ine 7342 9999 9999 Nomal 9999 9999 9999 OM Super Fine 1571 9999 9999 i 9999 999 1920x1080 1441 2742 5486 9999 9999 9999 2136 4022 8046 9999 9999 9999 Super Fine 9999 9999 9999 ve Fine 9999 9999 9999 640x480 Nomal 9999 9999 9999 IZ 40 Unit Approximate number of images The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject The higher the quality and resolution the more memory is used Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time but the image quality may suffer The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image Accordingly the recording time may vary Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not operate normally When a video file exceeds 3 8 GB the next video file is created automatically To check the remaining memory capacity use Display ILII ICHECK button page 20 The maximum number of recordable photos and videos is 9 999 The above items marked with will represents the default setting value USING THE HAND STRAP Attach
53. 50 60 Hz 3W LCD on 32 F 104 F 0 40 C 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C a memory card SD SDHC Optional Width 38 3 mm 1 50 inches Height 56 8 mm 2 23 inches Length 128 2 mm 5 04 inches 229 g 0 50 Ib 8 07 oz Except for Lithium lon battery pack Omni directional stereo microphone These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 151 152 Power sources United Kingdom Only The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BR
54. 89 90 advanced olayoack Cont Capture You can take photos JPEG format in succession while playing a video PRECHECK Touch the Play gt HD Fup or SD sp tab on the LCD screen gt page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Cont Capture 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 5 tab He Beti e The Cont Capture 3 indicator appears on the screen during video playback When you press the PHOTO button at 22 We a desired scene still images are captured in succession in the 5 mno C selected intervals For details on the continuous photo capture refer to page 48 e 1Cut Captures only one still image e 2Cut 1Sec Captures up to 2 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button e 5Cut 1Sec Captures up to 5 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button ra e When an error occurs memory full etc during a continuous recording the recording stops and an error message is displayed e While pressing down the PHOTO button the video playback will pause each time an image is captured This will make the image capture seem longer than 1 second however 2 or 5 images are being captured for each second of video playback File Info This camcorder shows you information on the recorded images PRECHECK Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab
55. A Play Option 4 gt Al v eiei N 172 Piit e Play All ai Plays video clips in succession starting Bats O O from the selected video to the last one then returns to the thumbnail index view e Play One 4 Plays the selected video only and AEN yey torn a returns to the thumbnail view e Repeat All G Repeats playing all the video clips until the Return tabis touched e Repeat One q Repeats playing the selected video only until the Return tab is touched Highlight 1 471 KASRNI Rapet One A This camcorder shows a section of the recorded video s at random PRECHECK Touch the Play 3J gt HD up or SD sp tab on the LCD screen page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Highlight mam 2 Touch a desired submenu item e When the highlight view is finished the video Er thumbnail view appears e In the highlight play mode you can adjust the volume di Ply Option by touching the screen and can also cancell the 2 J eesto playback 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return E tab Stem e Recent Shows a section of the videos that were created within the last 24 hours e All Shows a section of all video files RY Recent A al 1 1 ra If you execute the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display all the files in the selected date set appears on the LCD screen
56. Disable the function e On 8 Detects faces automatically for the optimal recording conditions Magic Touch Simply touch the area on the LCD screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo PRECHECK Select the Photo J mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Magic touch 2 Touch a desired submenu item gt Detsction Ce 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab aiy WWE eA R e Off Disable the function e On You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen that you would like to focus on The brightness will also be adjusted for the optimized value Using the Magic Touch Using the Magic Touch function you can focus on a small section of the picture You can also activate Magic Touch by pressing the same point for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen 5 To take a picture when the Magic Touch function is ad enabled press the PHOTO button or simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen that you would like to focus on then hold for about 2 seconds When the Magic Touch function is enabled you can touch the AF aF tab on the LCD screen to set the Focus to Auto ra e The following settings cannot be used with the Magic Touch function Back Light Face Detection Focus Manual
57. Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms 10 satety information Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Use the mains plug where it can be readily operable If any problem occurs with the product the mains plug must be removed to disconnect power completely Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings Do not leave the
58. Fign Definition Digtal Camcorder user Manual FULLHD imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register i NO Key features of your full HO camcorder 9 15 Mega pixel CMOS 1 2 33 Adopted This camcorder s 9 15 mega pixel CMOS sensor catches your important moments and records them in fine detail Unlike traditional CCD imagers CMOS sensors require less power providing efficient battery performance Full HD 1080 Viewing Performance This camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality Its full HD resolution displays your pictures clearer than normal standard SD quality pictures and maintains a 16 9 aspect ratio that minimizes distortion on a flat HDTV screen High Definition Full HD Standard Definition SD 1920 720 i lt pe 1080 576 y lt Wide Full HD Camcorder 1080i 16 9 gt lt Standard Digital Camcorder 576i gt Utilizes Interlace and Progressive system Your camcorder supports both 1080 5O interlace and 1080 25 progressive resolutions to display an image The interlace system scans odd lines and even lines in the image by turns while the progressive system scans all lines at once like processing a film image Accordingly you can obtain high quality shake free images on a HDTV screen as if you are sitting in the cinema
59. However you can also adjust the focus in the photo recording mode see Magic Touch page 75 To activate the Touch Point with a long touch You can use the Touch Point function by pressing the section for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen excluding when Super Macro Face Detection Digital Zoom or Slow Motion is set lt Touch Point gt ra e The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed e n the manual focus setting menu screen auto focus is available by using the AF ae tab on the screen you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs e When the Touch Point function is enabled you can touch the AF aF tab on the LCD screen to set the Focus to Auto e To disable the Touch Point function set Focus to Auto 13 14 advanced recording Face Detection Your camcorder detects a subject s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimized conditions Record faces more vividly PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu fg tab gt Face Detection 2 Touch a desired submenu item gq Spree gt Gm gt g 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 6 tab Pe e Off
60. LCD screen open when not using the camcorder Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded Q Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss contents PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION RM 43 45 46 47 Key features of your full HD camcorder Before reading this user manual Safety information Contents Quick start guide You can record videos or photos on a memory card What s included with your camcorder Getting to know the camcorder Location of controls Identifying the screen displays Getting started Using the battery pack Checking the battery state Basic operation of the camcorder Turning your camcorder on off Switching to the power saving mode Setting the operation modes Using the display IQViCHECk button Using the touch panel First time settings Setting the time zone and date time for the first time Selecting the language Getting ready to start recording Inserting and removing a memory card not supplied Selecting a suitable memory card Using the hand strap Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning Basic Recording Recording videos Capturing photos in video record mode dual recording Recording photos Recording with ease for beginners 11 EASY Q mode contents 48 Capturing photos while playing back videos 49 Zooming 50 Basi
61. Menu tab gt Flash 2 Touch a desired submenu item a gt o 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab gt 3 7 gt A e e Off Using the auto discharge function the flash does not fire e Auto Using the auto discharge function the flash fires under low light conditions in Auto mode e Red Eye Red eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash The Red eye flash option can be used to reduce this phenomenon Fill In Using the Fill In flash mode the flash fires regardless the environmental light conditions You can effectively use this flash mode when photographing against the light Slow Sync amp When you take a picture in low light conditions you may find a difference in the aperture between the subject and the background This allows you to have the same brightness for the background and subject when using a slow shutter speed and firing the flash IN e Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand e Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes as the subjects could suffer a temporary loss of eyesight r4 e The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 7 to 10 feet e The battery power will be consumed faster with repeated use of the flash e The flash function is not available with the following functions When t
62. OSE as shown in the figure the figure 3 Close the battery memory card cover and slide the switch to the right CLOSE as shown in the figure VAN e To avoid the data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the power C _ button for one second before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Do not format the memory card on aPC e Do not remove power supply battery pack or AC adaptor during operations such as recording playback formatting deleting and editing Doing so may damage the storage media or data e Do not eject a memory card when it is in operation Doing so may damage the memory card or data e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out IZ Your camcorder supports only SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards The compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on manufacturers and types of the memory cards 37 38 getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD Compatible memory cards This camcorder can be used with SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards It is recommended to use an SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported Compatible memory card capacity SD 1 2GB SDHC 4 32GB Use c
63. OWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured marqueings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marqueed with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED IN Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marqueed with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW r4 This page is applicable to Great Britain only contact SAMSUNG world wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre Region Country Contact Centre Web Site CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca North America MEXICO 071 800 SAMSUN erties www samsung com mx U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us ARGENTINE 0800 333 3733 www samsung com ar BRAZIL 0800 124 421 4004 0000 www samsung com br CHILE 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com cl__ Nicaragua 00 1800 5077267 www samsung com latin Honduras 800 7919267 www samsung com latin COSTA RICA 0 800 507 7267 www samsung com latin ECUADOR 1 800 10 7267 www samsung com latin Latin America EL SALVADOR 800 6225 www samsung com latin
64. PC Software to On you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC You can download the stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk Editing video photo files is also available using the PC software 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 43 tab gt PC Software 2 Touch a desired submenu item Q PC Software gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab comme 5 6 7 MMe gt AI Submenu items Amiet D RE e Off Disables the function RPESoftware e On The built in editing software launches when the camcorder is connected to the PC IZ e The PC Software function is not available if USB Connect is set to PictBridge e To Enable the PC Software function set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the system setting menu option e The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only Storage Info This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media memory card such as used and available memory space etc PRECHECK Insert the memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 4 tab gt Storage Info 2 Used memory space available memory space for use a and the recordable time depending on the selected video Rot A resolution appears L
65. Videos recorded in the VGA 640x576 25p resolution at normal image quality This setting may make a video easily to upload to a web site without down sizing via an editing programme Also this may be the best option for viewing on mobile devices Resolution submenu in the Photo Record mode 12M 4000x3000 mm 9M 3456x2592 m 6M 3328x1872 mm 5M 2592x1944 ma 3M 2048x1536 t8 2M 1920x1080 m VGA 640x480 tam IZ 50i indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 50 fields per second 25p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 25 frames per second 50p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 50 frames per second Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image e The available video recording time differs according to the selected video resolution Quality You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded PRECHECK Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Quality Oh 2 Touch a desired submenu item g BE gt fang Resolution gt A 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab 1 7 lt Sharpness gt RD Quality Vv GSF Super Fine FG Fino e Super Fine W Records photos at the super fine im
66. a focus automatically if Aperture and Focus are set to Auto pages 68 73 ee When the subject is in focus indicator appears ws J green If it appears red readjust the focus 3 Fully press the PHOTO button The shutter sound is heard when Shutter Sound On is set To continue recording wait until the current photo is completely saved on the storage media If the Quick View function is set to the desired time the recorded photo image is shown for the selected time as soon as you finish taking a photo page 87 Recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality page 40 Audio is not recorded when taking photos If focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 73 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data For the on screen display information see pages 22 25 Adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD screen using menu items Doing so does not affect the recorded image page 96 Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Use the built in flash in low lighting conditions RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE With the EASY Q function most of the camcorder settings are automatically adjusted This function frees you
67. ables the function 6 7 REGamp e On The recording indicator turns on while the recording is IN progress USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt USB Connect 2 Touch a desired submenu item Be Soimn gt z 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return m tab USB Connect 8 7 gt G9 E anines AmbgquetVOut oC R e Mass Storage Connect to a PC to transfer videos or photos page 127 USBIConnect e PictBridge Connect to a PictBridge printer to print photos directly when using the PictBridge function page 117 ee ee V PictBridge a ra Before connecting a USB cable check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function to be used TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set 1 Touch the Menu tao gt TV Connect Guide 2 Touch a desired submenu item e TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items e Refer to the TV Connect Guide when connect your camcorder with other external devices HDMI 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN OOQODO Component AV cable Comp
68. adjust LOD Habemsar the value of a desired item Auto LOD OF 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 5 tab LED Gontral me e Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD a i screen aay e Colour Adjusts the saturation of the LCD screen IZ e f the surrounding is too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen e Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded e Brighter LCD screen consumes more power LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect also works outdoors in bright daylight 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 4 tab gt LCD ma Ome Enhancer Vv 2 Touch a desired submenu item LCD Enhancer LoDo D M 3 7 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab ECD Enhancer e Off Disable the function e On The LCD contrast is enhanced ra LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded 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 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 4 tab gt Auto LCD Off 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab e Off Disable the function e On When the camcorder is idl
69. age quality 4 4 Al Normal e Fine MF Records photos at the fine image quality e Normal AN Records photos at the normal image quality 63 64 advanced recording Slow Motion You can record videos as a slow motion Slow Motion is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Slow Motion 2 Touch a desired submenu item a gt m 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab is Sas meene oE e Off Disables the function e SD 250frame sec 8 Records 250 frames per second in 416x240 resolution e SD 500frame sec m8 Records 500 frames per second in 192x108 resolution Ha SD 250Frame Sec O SD 500krame Sec Understanding Slow Motion ex The number of frames used for video recording When the Slow Motion is set to Off 50 frames per second DAHOEBORHOBBSESBBB HABHEGRH0E8 88888 ra e When recording in slow motion the recording stops after 10 seconds but when you playback the same recording it play back for the following time 250 Frame Sec 50 seconds 500 Frame Sec 100 seconds e Recording does not stop for 10 seconds even if the Recording start stop button is pressed to stop e Also audio is not recorded while recording in slow motion e While recording in sl
70. age quality i e resolution of HD 1080 50p HD 1080 25p or HD 720 50p are played back with SD standard defintion image quality The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected and the connectors used This HD camcorder supports both component and composite output for standarddefinition video transfer PRECHECK e Check your TV connection jack and select the connection method depending on the component or the composite jack For more information about the connection jack and the method refer to the TV user manual e This HD camcorder provides the two in one component AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and the AV cable Therefore when using the component AV cable you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the Analogue TV Out menu page 109 Type A Connecting a Component AV cable for the component output Normal TV Component AV cable Type A Connecting a Component AV cable for the component output 1 Connect the provided component AV cable to the component jack Y Pb Pr Video and L R Audio on your TV e After the connection is complete set Analogue TV Out to Component page 105 2 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection your camcorder is connected to Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV output 121 122
71. als Record artistic documentary videos including the passage of clouds blooming flowers etc Use this function to make UCC user created contents videos educational programme s or for other various purposes Useful to Make UCC Video Feel Free to Share the Contents The built in editing Intelli studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC enabling convenient connection only with a USB cable Intelli studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before 3 gt oefore reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean a Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING AN Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to CAUTION the product To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal T injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety CAUTION precautions Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference PRECAUTIONS Warning e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
72. atteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how
73. c Playback 50 Changing the playback mode 51 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 54 Viewing a slide show 55 Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION 56 Advanced Recording 56 Handling menus and quick menus of Menu items 60 Quick menu items 61 SCENE 62 Resolution 63 Quality 64 Slow Motion 65 Sharpness 65 White Balance 67 ISO 68 Aperture 69 Shutter 69 EV 70 3D NR 70 Super C Nite 71 Back Light 71 Dynamic Range 12 Flash 73 Focus 14 Face Detection 75 Magic Touch 76 Metering T7 Anti Shake EIS 78 Digital Effect 79 Fader 80 Super Macro 81 Wind Cut 81 MIC Level ADVANCED OPERATION Digital Zoom Cont Shot Bracket Shot Self Timer Time Lapse REC Quick view Guideline Advanced playback Play Option Highlight Cont Capture File Info System setting Date Time Set Date Time Display Date Type Time Type File No Time Zone LCD Control LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Booting Mode Quick On STBY PC Software Storage Info Format Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Rec Lamp USB Connect TV Connect Guide TV Display TV Type Analogue TV Out Default Set Demo Anynet HDMI CEC contents EDITING VIDEO EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS USING A COMPUTER OTHER INFORMATION 107 107 108 109 110 110 TTI 112 113 114 114 115 116 116 117 119 121 123 124 124 125 125 126 127 133 136 140 148 148 149 150 151 Editing video clips Deleting a sectio
74. ck PRECHECK Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Recorded videos appear in a thumbnail index view e Touch the up gg down EA tab to move to the previous next page 2 Touch the video clip you want e The selected video is played GM ciso am A 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway at the scene you want N to capture y e The playback screen is paused aa wi 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down e aA N e The captured still image is recorded in JPEG format olla u f FB 5 When the photo is recorded on the storage media touch die in the Return tab to view the thumbnail index Touch k the Photo gj tab to view the recorded photo images page 50 ra e Resolution of the captured photos differs according to the N RN resolution of the recorded videos Movie images recorded in HD resolution HD 1080 50i SF HD 1080 50i N HD 1080 25p 1920x1080 Movie images recorded in the resolution HD 720 50p 1280x720 P Movie images recorded in SD quality SD 576 50p a a 896x504 Movie images recorded in the SD Web amp Mobile 640x480 Capturing photos continually while playing back videos You can capture photos continually during video playback Select the desired options including the maximum number of images that can be recorded by using the Cont Capture menu page 9
75. correctly The image and sound copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a video Exit other all applications running on the current computer If a recorded video is played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back TROUBLESHOOTING Overall operations Symptom Explanation Solution The date and time are incorrect e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup built in rechrgeable battery may be discharged page 35 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Cannot use Because of the following settings Menu items Super C Nite 3D NR Slow Motion are grayed out Shutter Cont Shot High Speed You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The list shown above shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Menu and quick menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode The following functions cannot be used during video recording Resolution Slow Motion Fader In In Out MIC Level Digital Zoom Self Timer Time Lapse REC Wind Cut White Balance Custom WB 3D NR Aperture Some f
76. creen reverse to select the next video ra e it may take some time to start playback depending on the size and quality of the selected video e When the LCD screen is closed during playback the built in speaker automatically turns off e The camcorder may not play the following video files A video edited by using the different software that was not built in your camcorder or whose file name is changed on a PC A video recorded on other devices Avideo whose file format is not supported on the camcorder e You can use various play options during the video playback pages 89 90 e The recorded videos can be played on a TV or PC pages 119 125 e f you touch the Menu CBJ tab or Q MENU button during a playback play is paused and the menu screen appears 51 pasic playoack Various playback operations Playback Pause Stop e Playback and Pause alternates when touching the Playback J Pause m tab during playback e Touch the Return 3 tab to stop playback Search playback During playback each touch of the Reverse search J Forward search tab increases the play speed e RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x32 gt x2 e FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x82 gt x2 Skip playback Touch the Reverse skip Forward skip tab during playback e Touching the Forward skip J tab plays the next video e Touching the Reverse skip J
77. d mode 14 Optical zoom Digital zoom bar 2 Operating status STBY standby e recording 15 Date Time 3 Time counter video recording time Self Timer 16 Play tab 4 Warning indicators and messages 17 EV 5 Remaining recordable time 18 Manual aperture Manual shutter 6 Storage media memory card Super C Nite 7 Battery info remaining battery level time 19 Manual Focus Touch Point 8 Resolution Face Detection 9 LCD Enhancer Anti Shake EIS 20 White balance Fader 10 Super Macro Back Light 21 SCENE EASY Q Digital effect 11 Wind Cut 22 Analogue TV Out when component AV cable 12 MIC Level is connected Time Lapse REC 13 Menu tab Functions marked with will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity The above screen is illustrated for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual display For warning indicators and messages see pages 136 139 The above illustrated items and their positions can be changed without notice for the purpose of better performance The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode and different indicators appear depending on the setting values The indicators below only appear in the video play mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Video playback mode only e Selec
78. d video at a lower quality e Change memory card with a one Action e Turn the camcorder s power off and on for data recovery e f a file is not recovered format storage media using menus after back up important files to PC or another storage media e Release EASY Q function Recovering Data Don t power off and keep card inside The file was not created normally e Wait until data recovery is finished e Never turn off the power or eject memory card during recording The number of video files is full Cannot record video The number of video files that can be stored is 9 999 e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files e Change with another card which has enough free space 137 138 Message Icon Informs that Action e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card te a of photo The number of photo files e Back up files to your PC or another Canmol wie apne that can be stored is 9 999 storage media and delete files p e Change with another card which has enough free space File number is full l Cannot record video i a a N e Set File No to Reset and Set File No Reset d t d format the card and format the Card Ev Col eho neron File number is ful Folder and file number have Cannot take a photo a leached maxm mnumber I Set File No to Reset and Set File No Reset a
79. data transfer make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon icon on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 3 Ifthe Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into from a USB jack Insert a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder e According to your computer type the Intelli studio programme may not automatically run In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio programme in My Computer and run iStudio exe e When an USB cable is connected according to the application programme e g EmoDio installed 127 on your computer the correspo
80. deos recorded using the HD camcorder will playback on an HDTV in the original resolution you set in the camcorder Videos recorded in SD quality cannot playback on HDTV in the HD quality For example videos recorded in HD quality resolution of HD 1080 50i HD 1080 25p or HD 720 50p playback in HD quality while the videos recorded in SD quality resolution of SD 576 50p or SD Web amp Mobile playback in the SD quality e This camcorder is provided with the TV Connect Guide menu function If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV without using the user manual use the TV Connect Guide menu function page 103 e You must use the provided component AV cable Do not use cables from other manufacturers e This camcorder supports the Mini HDMI cable C to A only The HDMI jack on the camcorder is provided for the output usage only If the Anynet Supported TV is connected with the camcorder turning on the camcorder may turn the TV s TV power on Anynet function If you don t want this function set Anynet HDMI CEC to Off page 106 e Use only the HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If the camcorder is connected with other HDMI cables the screen display may not work 120 CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition Images recorded with SD standard definition im
81. duction system e SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the set value pages 62 63 The higher the resolution and quality the more memory will be used 39 getting ready to start recoraing Recordable time available for video Storage media Capacity eee 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB HD 1080 50i SF 6min 13min 27min 115min 232min HD 1080 50i N 9min 18min 38min 160min 324min HD 1080 25P 6min 13min 27min 115min 232min HD 720 50P 9min 18min 38min 160min 324min SD 576 50P 18min 34min 70min 298min 591 min SD Web amp Mobile 35min 61min 124min 513min 1035min Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Photo Storage media Capacity resolution Quality 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Bi 168 327 655 1316 268
82. e Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium Image sensor during the process of taking photos or videos as well 70 advanced recording 3D NR 8 Dimension Noise Reduction function reduces video noise and improves the quality This is especially effective during low light shooting PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt 3D NR 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 6 tab lt Conventional image result when recorded with low e Off Disables the function light shooting gt e On Enables the 3D NR function lt When the 3D NR function is applied in the same Super C Nite recording conditions gt You can adjust the shutter soeed when recording a slow moving object or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Super C Nite ra 2 Touch a desired submenu item Super C Nite Back Lisi 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit fj or Return 6 tab e Off Disables the function e Normal Record a brighter image by extending ajo Foa furo 2 Far Detection gt S per Nite the low shutter speed range to 1 25 e Super
83. e PictBridge direct printing Turning the camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media Video images cannot be printed Photos recorded on other devices cannot be printed Various printing options are available depending on the printer Refer to the printer s user manual for details 118 connecting to a V TO CONNECT TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV You can enjoy High Definition HD quality videos recorded in 1920x1080 or 1280x720 resolution using an HDTV The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected and the connectors used To playback the high quality videos from your camcorder check if your TV set supports the 1920x1080i resolution This HD camcorder supports both HDMI and component output to deliver high definition video transfer PRECHECK e Select the HDMI or the component jack on your TV For more information about the connectors and the connection methods refer to the TV user manual e This HD camcorder provides a two in one component AV cable that functions as an component and AV cable Therefore when using the component AV cable you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the Analogue TV Out menu page 105 Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data What is Anynet fu
84. e ensured depending on the system e On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly e When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install the programme with the version of 9 0c or higher e lt is recommended to transfer the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the videos 126 e Using with a laptop requires higher system requirements than those of desktop PC USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAMME Using the Intelli studio programme built in your camcorder you can transfer video photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer The Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage the video photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set the USB Connect Mass Storage and PC Software On PC software e You will find the default menu settings are set as the above 2 Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window e According to your computer type the corresponding removable disk window appears Camcorder R10 have new files Do you want to save these files to your PC 3 Click Yes the uploading procedure will start Click Yes to i _ confirm e f you do not want to save a new file select No To disconnect the USB cable After completing the
85. e for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen r4 When this Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal Booting Mode You can choose the booting mode that starts up when you turn on the camcorder 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Booting Mode 2 Touch a desired submenu item E Sound 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab 4I7 Awe Power Oi aikas gt Submenu items Booting Mode e Video Mode When the power is on the camcorder V 3 Video Mode will turn on in the video standby mode aN e Photo Mode When the power is on the camcorder a amp will turn on in the photo standby mode e Previous Mode The camcorder will keep turning on in the last mode used 97 98 system setting Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time use the Quick On STBY function In standby mode closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to reduce energy consumption Once you are ready to record again this function enables to the camcorderto come on quickly from the power saving mode 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting g3 tab gt Quick On STBY 2
86. e function e On Enables higher zoom magnification r4 With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes As a result the image resolution may deteriorate The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever Cont Shot This function allows you to capture photos in succession to give you more photo taking opportunities when recording moving subjects PRECHECK Select the Photo J mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Cont Shot a z 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab A CH 6 7 Sali Timer gt 0 uitsls View Cr A oa A Submenu items eos A aa on e Off Records only one photo image VO a e Normal Speed When you press and hold the PHOTO button you can record photos continuously i We e High Speed When pressing the PHOTO button you can take up to 7 images per 3 seconds r4 e When an error occurs memory full etc during continuous shot the recording stops and an error message is displayed e When the Cont Shot is set to Normal Speed the maximum number of continuous photo shot varies depending on the selected resolution quality or the recording condition 83 84
87. ecording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled After data recovery the system will be switched to the STBY mode When the recording time is short the data recovery might fail e The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image being recorded In the Video Photo Recording mode you can set the Quick View menu option The Quick View icon appears when you have set the Quick View menu option to On CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE DUAL RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording even in STBY mode PRECHECK Select the Video mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 You can record photos while recording videos SM 00 AN inh 1 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start 2 Press the PHOTO button at the scene you want while recording videos es gt 00 00 48 e When the gt gt gt indicator disappears the photo image is recorded without a shutter sound Video keeps recording even while photos are taken cate 2 To stop recording press the Recording start stop B button again gt lt Dual recording during video recording gt You can also record photos in STBY mode a 1 Press the PHOTO button in STBY mode
88. ection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set this function page 38 DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one or at once PRECHECK Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Play gt HD xp SD isp or Photo W tab e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails B Highlight 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Delete 112 3 Touch a desired submenu item 4 The corresponding message to the selected option Delete appears Touch Yes a ts Select Files e The selected image is deleted SI 3 All los e Select Files Deletes individual images Touch images you want to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected or not selected Touch OK x tab e All Files Deletes all images uN e Deleted images cannot be recovered e Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the memory card Doing so may damage the storage media or data ra e To protect important images from accidental erasure activate the image protection function in advance page 114 e You can not delete protected files Cancell the protect function first e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete the images page 38
89. er devices when this camcorder cannot read the memory card e Amemory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 38 e lf there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected Then it will be dimmed on the menu 100 Beep Sound This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on the screen to be signaled by a beep 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Beep Sound Foe lt 2 Touch a desired submenu item a a LoDE OC 3 To exit touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab until the a7 Auto LED Om a menu disappears e Off Disables the function e On You will hear a beep sound when operating buttons or tabs such as the power button or recording start stop button ra The beep sound is off when recording a video Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO button 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 43 tab gt Shutter Sound gt ry 2 Touch a desired submenu item a Vv 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return t tab as a s uick Submenu items Shuttensound e Off Disable the function e On You will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO button IZ e The shutter sound is not heard in the following conditions Incase of using the PHOTO button during video recording 101 102
90. er is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page102 The battery pack is almost exhausted Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The battery pack is quickly discharged 140 The temperature is too low The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack TROUBLESHOOTING Display Symptom Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right It can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification page 104 Unknown image appears on the LCD screen Unknown indicator appears on the screen The camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo image change the setting Demo to Off page 106 A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 136 139 The afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen
91. from making detailed adjustments PRECHECK Select the Video 8 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Press the EASY Q button oe 00 00 00 x e EasYQ indicator is displayed asya when activating the EASY Q mode Anti shake 9 Da sat indicator also appears lt i 2 Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO Aa button page 20 lt Video record mode gt e To record videos press the Recording start stop button To record photos press the PHOTO button 3 To cancell EASY Q mode press the EASY Q button again lt Photo record mode gt ra e The EASY Q mode automatically sets the following record functions e SCENE White Balance Aperture Shutter EV Super C Nite Back Light Focus Face Detection Anti Shake EIS Digital Effect Fader Super Macro ISO Dynamic Range Flash Magic Touch Metering Cont Shot Bracket Shot etc Cancell the EASY Q function if you want to add effects or settings to the images e Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation Menu tab Q MENU button etc Most settings are automatically adjusted in EASY Q mode To set or adjust functions on your own release the EASY Q mode first 47 Oasic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can capture photos during video playba
92. gt Setting 3 tab gt Anynet HDMI CEC 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab ee e When the camcorder is connected to the Anynet supported TV you can operate some functions of the camcorder using the TV s 717 remote control Anynet CF e Off Disable the function e On The Anynet function is enabled ra e When you turn on the camcorder that is connected to an Anynet supporting TV with an HDMI cable the TV Anynet supported is automatically turned on If you do not want to use this Anynet function set the Anynet HDMI CEC to Off e For details on the Anynet HDMI CEC function refer to the user manual of Samsung s Anynet supported TV i E editing video clios DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO You can delete a scene partially As this function edits the original file make sure to back up important recordings separately PRECHECK e This function works in Video play mode only e Touch the Play gt HD HD or SD sp tab on the LCD screen page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Edit gt Partial Delete 2 Touch a desired video to edit e The selected video is displayed in pause mode Vv 3 Search the start point of deletion by using playback es E rome control tabs and touch the Selection M tab at the starting point
93. gures 00 00 00 ae ANNIE na Gp 00 E ooo BEBB You can choose the thumbnail display options from 3x2 E8 4x3 EB and Date Bam Guo FSD up Ieee Fh GaSe gee an 3 3 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view Find your desired video quickly and playback directly PRECHECK Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch HD or SD OS 55 00 00 e Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen e To change the current thumbnail view select the 8 m Or tab on the screen e f you select the thumbnail display by date you can sort videos by specific date page 50 e To change the current thumbnail page touch the up ES or down EA tab 2 Touch the desired video clip e he selected video is played and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when touching anywhere on the screen e You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu page 89 i44 lad e To stop playback and return to the thumbnails touch L the Return t tab l l gt gt Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous video on the LCD s
94. he Cont Shot is enabled Recording videos Capturing still images during video recording Dual Recording e The red eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When the camcorder is turned on auto focus will always be set You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Focus 2 Touch a desired submenu item g Super Gite Fi 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return m tab ma Submenu items E ronin p A e Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Manual i Manual focusing may be necessary under certain A md Awo MF Manual aa Poi ie conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable Touch 0 or M tab to adjust the setting values you want Touch Point You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen you would like to focus Video Record mode only Understanding the Touch Point Using the Touch Point function you can focus on a small section of the picture Touch Point function is only available in video recording mode
95. he m indicator is displayed on the selected video Touching the video toggles the image between being selected M and not selected 5 Touch OK m tab A e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation aa 141 Dakio 6 Touch Yes e The playlist is created e You can play the playlist in the same manner as you play a video IN While editing the playlist do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder Doing so may damage the storage media or data IZ If available space on the storage is insufficient you can not create or add a playlist Delete unnecessary videos 111 112 editing the playlist ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST You can change the order of videos on the playlist PRECHECK e This function works in Video play mode only e Touch the Pla tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 d 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Playlist Touch HD or SD e Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen Touch the Menu tab then touch Arrange e The playlist appears Touch the video you want to move e The m m indicator and the selection bar appear on the selected video Touching the video toggles the image between being selected m and not selected Touch the previous amp next L tab to move the bar to the position you want
96. he MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Guideline iS S 2 Touch a desired guideline according to the subject Zw Torpor gt w e The selected guideline appears on the screen v If you do not want to use this function touch Off cse Guideline gt WA 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab Cente latins e Off Cancells the guideline function This is the basic guideline Use this when focusing a subject in the centre Images beyond the left right and up down line do not disappear when edited in the 4 3 and 2 35 1 ratio 5 smy cosmo gemm mai respectively E Use this when recording a subject in a horizontal or vertical composition or when shooting with the tele macro function r4 e Position the subject at a crosspoint of the guideline to balance the image composition e The guidelines on the screen do not appear on the images actually recorded acvanced olayoack Play Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference PRECHECK Touch the Play gt HD Fup or SD sp tab on the LCD screen gt page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Play Option 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab 5 Bom lt
97. he image a reddish _ the colours creating brown look Grass a negative image Cosmetic This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections 4 Amisom IS O Atoa OA E re Digital Effect 416 mater O A Fada O N amp R 5 DigitallEffect D amme E TEA EA 1 2 G Sa 2 _ S meme gt a 00 00 00 55Min E Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Fader 2 Touch a desired submenu item aS Mioa gt A Digital Eis gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return E tab u E Super Maar gt amp Submenu items Off Disables the function opn In m As soon as you start recording it will fade in Out ma When the recording is done it will fade out ua Ue In Out xa When you start or stop recording the Le fader will be function accordingly Fade in approx 3 seconds Fade out approx 3 seconds r4 This function is disabled after being used one time 19 80 advanced recording Super Macro Using the Super Macro function you can get close up images which were created by focusing on a small portion of a large object a
98. he recorded file is output in the 720x576i format Use this setting only when connecting to a regular TV which only supports the SD Standard Definition resolution without the progressive scan by using the component Y Pb Pr AUDIO jacks Composite G The composite video signals are output via the Component AV cable green Use this setting only when connecting to a regular TV that has no component video jacks e The Analogue TV Out indicator is displayed only when the camcorder is connected to a TV e For details on TV specification refer to the user manual of the connected TV e Although the Analogue TV Out is set to Component 576p the component video signal is Output as interlaced format if the resolution is set to HD 1080 50i Default Set You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting tao gt Default Set e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation ae 2 Touch Yes if you want all the settings return to the a Display gt default 6 7 gt e The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return Defa to the default 3 Set the date and time again page 35 Doruk Set ee ae Z e Do not turn off the power while using this function e nitializing the HD camcorder settings to factory defaults sn m does not affect
99. ile number automatically increases when a new photo file is created A new folder stores files from CAM_0001 JPG The folder name increases in the order of 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc Up to 999 files are created in one folder and new folder is created when the files exceed more than 999 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 HDV_0007 MP4 100PHOTO CAM_0001 JPG CAM_0002 JPG File format Video files e Video files are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 62 for the video resolution Photo files e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 62 for the photo resolution Z e When the 999th file is created in the 999th folder i e HDV_999 MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder a new folder cannot be created anymore Set File No to Reset at this time e The name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified since proper playback by the camcorder requires original folder and file naming convention Step 2 Transferring files from the camcorder to your Windows computer 1 Execute the procedure in Viewing the contents E My Pictures micie File Edit View Favorites Tools Help an File Edit vi a Is He of storage media page 133 Quen O S Poe ram The folders IN the storage media appear Address A ciDocuments and Settings uvoimy Docurrents My Pictures
100. images cannot be selected 12 ital 4 Touch the up down mleft 4 right 3 tab to view the area you want on the magnified photo W a 5 To cancell touch the Return tab Pa N gt 2 EA ra Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified 55 advanced recording HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed in this manual This chapter uses Aperture and Focus functions of the video record mode as an example Using the MENU tab QMENUtatton Merl tb 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder 5 e f you find the LCD screen is already open when the power is turned off press the power C _ button to turn on the camcorder aS 2 Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button 218 CO 3 Touch the Menu tab on the touch panel e The menu screen appears e To change the current page touch up EN down RA tab 4 Touch Aperture The following setting wil be i changed Continus e Some functions cannot be used at the same time In this case a L SprCNie message appears and asks if you accept that the related function is disabled Touch Yes to disable the related function setting and then continue the menu setting as you desired 5 Touch the desired option Adjust the setting values accordingly e Touch the decrease or i
101. is is not an error Playback on a TV e mages recorded on this camcorder are variously viewed depending on the aspect ratio of the connected TV and TV type setting on this camcorder Set the appropriate screen ratio according to your TV Recording ratio TV Type setting Wide 16 9 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 2 ratio e Video Image e Photo capture images e Photo Image Images recorded in 4 3 ratio e Video Image e Photo images e Photo capture images Images in the Slow Motion mode e Refer to page 104 for TV Type setting 123 124 Quobing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERS You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders This is a convenient way of distributing the dubbed media Connect the device as the following way Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this operation Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected PRECHECK Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer composite connection use the supplied component AV cable VCR or DVD HDD recorder mega Camcorder S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 000 Signal flow Component AV cable 1 Turn on your camcorder and touch the play tab e Set TV Type according to the display device page 104 e Touch the Menu gt Setting
102. ite scenes together In this case you can create a playlist by selecting your favorite scenes leaving the original recording as it is Recorded Videos 12 JAN 2009 _q 30 JAN 2009 7 Video clip 1 Video clip 2 Video clip 3 Video clip 4 Video clip 5 Video clip 6 Video clip 7 Playlist IZ e The maximum number of playlists on the storage media One playlist can be created per each resolution set HD High definition and SD Standard Definition e The maximum number of videos on the playlist 99 videos e f original videos are deleted scenes on the playlist created with these videos are also deleted CREATING THE PLAYLIST You can create a playlist by gathering your desired videos from the recorded video PRECHECK e This function works in Video play mode only e Touch the Pla tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Playlist e The menu window appears for selecting the video a resolution a a Highlight 2 Touch HD or SD 1 2 e The thumbnail display appears according to the 5 oe selected resolution 3 Touch the Menu tab then touch Add Y Playlist e Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video v HD HD quality appear on the screen 1 1 4 Touch the desired video to be added to the playlist e T
103. l zoom bar 4 Warning indicators and messages 15 Date Time 5 Image counter total number of recordable 16 Play tab photo images 17 EV 6 Storage media memory card 18 Manual aperture Manual shutter 7 Battery info remaining battery level time 19 Manual focus Magic Touch Face 8 Quality Resolution Detection 9 LCD enhancer Anti Shake EIS 20 White Balance Metering 10 Super Macro Back Light 21 iSCENE mode EASY Q Digital effect 11 Dynamic Range Cont Shot Analogue TV Out when component AV Bracket Shot Flash cable is connected ra e Functions marked with will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on e For warning indicators and messages see pages 186 139 e The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media e Little change to the remaining memory space may not change the photo counter after recording e The maximum number of recordable photo images on the On Screen Display OSD is 9 999 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode and different indicators appear depending on the setting values The below indicators below only appear in the photo play mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Video playback mode only e Select the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 ll Photo play mode OO i OT a Fat xa G 8 Oo xan 1 Photo play mode 8 Date time 2 Slide show z
104. land France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc ra You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world 150 soechications Model name HMX R10SP HMX R10BP System LCD screen Connectors General Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Size dot number LCD screen method Composite output Component output HDMI output Audio output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Storage temperature Storage media External dimensions WxHxD Weight Internal MIC PAL H 264 MPEG 4 AVC ACC Advanced Audio Coding 1 2 33 9 15M Pixel CMOS F3 5 F3 7 5x optical zoom 8x Intelli 76 4 382 mm Only Lens 47 7 382 mm With Intelli Zoom 2 7 Wide Touch LCD TFT LCD 1Vp p 75 Q terminated Y 1 Vp p 75 Q Pb Pr Cb Cr 0 350Vp p 75 Q C type connector 7 5 dBs 600 Q terminated USB 2 0 DC 5 V Lithium lon battery pack 3 6 V Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100 V 240 V
105. lowing method Type B above the Green plug may not match the Video input on your TV due to the VIDEO input being labelled differently Sometimes the TV set has a Y input jack instead of VIDEO VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV or the normal TV after recording videos using the HD camcorder 1 You will find the video being playback on TV if the connection status is set correct page 119 122 e The TV jacks are connected with the right cables e f the component AV cable is used Analogue TV Out is set correctly e Input source list is correctly set to view the playback from the camcorder 2 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start playback videos e Use the same methods for the operation modes including the playback e This HD camcorder supports the Anynet function therefore you can use the same remote control for both devices if connected with HDMI cable to the Anynet support TV page 112 r4 e Adjust the volume at the moderate level If the volume is too high the video information may include the noise e Ifthe TV Display is set Off TV screen does not include the OSD On Screen Display menus page 104 e This camcorder does not support the audio output signal when the camcorder is connected with TV in the video or photo record mode The audio output signal is supported as long as the camcorder is connected in the video playback mode Th
106. m possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 10cm about 3 9 inches for wide angle and about 1m about 39 37 inches for telephoto If you want to shoot the object close to the lens at a wide angle use the Super Macro function page 80 e When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder with your hand use Anti Shake EIS for stable recording page 77 e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power 49 oasic playoack Sane THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play tab on the LCD screen You will find the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view e The thumbnail display options are selected depending on the standby mode that was used for the last time however you can choose the video HD or SD or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the HD xHp SD Fs or photo tab on the LCD screen e To switch back into the record mode from the thumbnail display mode you can touch the video 8 photo Ut tab on the LCD screen e Inthe video or photo thumbnail display mode you can directly enter the video or photo record mode by pressing the Recording start stop or PHOTO button Understanding how to change the operation modes You can simply change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as shown in the following fi
107. m the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder e Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture e Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction e Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor basic operation of tne camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder such as turning the power on off switching modes and setting on screen indicators 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power _ button for about one second e Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the camcorder e Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time page 35 LCD screen Power C _ button ra e The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered on If a warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 136 139 and take corrective action e f you close the LCD screen when the power is on the power saving mode activates When using this camcorder for the first time e When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the time Zo
108. n This camcorder lens angle is approx 25 higher than the rest of the camcorder body Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting ra e tis recommended to keep the sun behind you while shooting e To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a photo please use the Flash Oasic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD image resolutions Set your desired resolution before recording page 62 PRECHECK e Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen e Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Select a subject to record ties e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording Y e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject pages 20 21 on Os ZN 2 Press the Recording start stop button e TAE e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again 4 The Quick View icon appears on the screen Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recently recorded video e After the Quick View is complete your camcorder returns to the standby mode Two Recording start stop buttons to suit your preference e This camcorder features two Recording start stop buttons One is on
109. n and messages are displayed in the me selected language 1 8 English gt StH gt Fran ais gt Deutsch Italiano gt Espa ol Portugu s Nederlands Svenska gt Suomi gt Norsk gt Dansk Polski gt e tina gt Slovensky gt Magyar Md Romana Bbnrapekn gt EAAnVIKa gt Srpski Hrvatski gt Ykpaiicbka Pyccxuin gt FASC lng gt Turkce gt l gt Ag pall IsiZulu ra e Language options may be changed without prior notice e Selected language is retained even without the battery pack or AC power adaptor e The date and time format may change depending on the selected language getting ready to start recoraing INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Open the battery memory card cover 1 Open the battery memory card cover by sliding the switch to the left OPEN by sliding the switch to the left OPEN as shown in the figure as shown in the figure 2 Insert the memory card into the card 2 Gently push the memory card to eject slot until it softly clicks it e Make sure that SD SDHC 3 Close the battery memory card cover Card logo is facing up and the and slide the switch to the right camcorder is placed as shown in CL
110. n of a video Dividing a video Combining videos Editing the playlist Playlist Creating the playlist Arranging videos in the playlist Deleting videos from the playlist File management Protection from accidental erasure Deleting files Printing photos DPOF printing setting Direct printing with a PictBridge printer Connecting to a TV To connect to a high definition TV Connecting to a regular TV Viewing on a TV screen Dubbing videos Dubbing to ver or DVD HDD recorders Using with a Windows computer Checking your computer type What you can do with a Windows computer Using the Intelli studio programme Using as a removable storage device Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Maintenance amp additional information Maintenance Additional information Using your camcorder abroad Specifications Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos or photos on a memory card You can record videos in H 264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP1 Get ready 1 Insert a memory card page 37 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 26 PHOTO button MODE button MODE lamp Recording start stop bu
111. n the partial delete is performed the same video in playlist is also partially deleted 107 108 editing video clios DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two and easily delete a section you no longer need As this function edits the original file make sure to back up important recordings separately PRECHECK This function works in Video play mode only Touch the Play gt HD Fup or SD sp tab on the LCD screen page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Edit gt Divide m Coe 2 Touch a desired video to edit Vv e The selected video is displayed as paused ee 212 Gout eme o a 3 al the point of division by touching playback control ae e Playback control tabs PYRV EVEYRVE 4 Touch the pause fim tab at the point of division then touch the Cutting tab e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 5 Touch Yes e The selected video is divided into two video clips E e The second clip of the divided video is displayed as aj the last thumbnail e After the division you can partially delete a i unnecessary section or combine with other videos m ra e You can not delete files that are protected indicator is written on Cancell the protect function first page 114 e The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approx 0 5 seconds e The Divide function is n
112. n use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or are saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card Notes on use If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card A memory card is a precision electronic media Do not bend it drop it or Cause a strong impact Do not bend drop or cause strong impact to the card Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than label provided with the card on label pasting section Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards for data storage preference The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and pro
113. ncrease tab to adjust the aperture lt This illustration is based as you want on the default setting value gt e To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab Using the Q MENU button 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e f you find the LCD screen is already open when the power is turned off press the power _ button to turn on the camcorder 2 Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button 3 Press the Q MENU button on your camcorder to see the available menu options The quick menu screen appears 4 Touch Focus 5 Touch the desired option VMF Manual e Adjust the setting values accordingly 171 Touch Petit e To exit the menu touch the Exit E or Return 5 tab IZ e When using the menu or Q MENU items some menu items can not be used at the same time or may be grayed out e For more information see the Troubleshooting pages 140 147 e For the purpose of easy understanding all the menu setting examples from this page are explained based on the simplest methods The menu setting methods can be different depending on the user s chosen menu options You can choose what items appear when you press the Q MENU Customizing the Q MENU items button on the LCD screen Press the Q MENU button The quick menu screen appears Touch the Edit R tab 1 N Touch the Q MENU item you want to delete or replace with a new
114. nction You can use the same remote control for devices that support the Anynet function You can use the Anynet function if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet supported TV For more information refer to the Anynet support TV s user manual Type A Using an HDMI cable MINI HDMI Cable Optional Type A Using a MINI HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camcorder and connect a Mini HDMI cable with the HDMI jack on TV e When connecting via HDMI the connected device may not be recognised if the camcorder is turned off 2 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection your camcorder is connected to Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV output 119 connecting to a V COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN Y Pb Pr L R OOOOO AV cable Type B Using a Component AV cable 1 Connect the provided component AV cable to the Component jack Y Pb Pr Video and L R Audio on your TV e After the connection is complete set Analogue TV Out to Component page 105 2 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection your camcorder is connected to Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV output UN If the Pr Pb or Y jack is not connected correctly the TV screen may appears red or blue ra e When connecting to TV using the component AV cable match the colours between the cables and the corresponding jacks e Vi
115. nd 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
116. nding programme may start first of all ra 128 Using with a Windows computer Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window o gt When the Intelli studio starts up thumbnails of videos and photos are display in the main window ar xX Ow AG Gl ene rl Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC Slide show of the photo files from the PG Playback of the video files from the PC Switches to Library of the PC and connected camcorder Switches to Edit mode Switches to Share mode Changes the size of thumbnails Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only Displays photo files only Sorts the files Imports folders from PC 9 Selects the connected camcorder or storage 10 Saves new files to PC 11 Slide show of the photo files from the connected camcorder Playback of the video files from the connected camcorder 12 Saves the selected file to PC 13 Moves the file selected in the PC to the Edit mode Moves the file s selected in the PC to the Share mode 14 Moves the file s selected in the connected camcorder to the Share mode You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application Run the Intelli studio programme page 127 Click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen according the selected source Select the video or photo that you
117. ne screen appears for the startup display Select your geographical location and set the date and time page 95 If you do not set the date and time the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder 31 32 basic operation of tne camcorder 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 In STBY mode e The camcorder switches to Quick On STBY mode when the LCD screen is closed page 98 In Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode e The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed and then if idle for more than 20 minutes the camcorder turns off However if Auto Power Off 5 Min is set the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes e f you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder during sleep mode the sleep mode ends and returns back to the last used operation mode LCD screen is open LCD screen is closed After 20 minutes lt When the power is on gt lt Sleep mode gt lt Power off gt Z e The power saving mode does not work in the following situations When the camcorder has a cable connection USB Component AV or HDMI While recording playback or the slideshow is being operated When the LCD screen is opened e The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode about 50 of the p
118. ng photo files normally A photo with its file name changed on a PC A photo recorded on other devices A photo with a file format not supported on this camcorder does not conform to DCF standards Z Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo 53 54 oasic playoack VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW You can view a photo slide show PRECHECK e This function works in Photo mode only e Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Photo gj tab e The thumbnail view appears e To change the current thumbnail page touch up EN or a ae down R3 tab 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Slide Show Start ain D o EE Ee ee e The if indicator is displayed The slide show starts from the current selected photo oes e All photos are play back continuously in the set slide show option Music Interval Effect Play Option e You can adjust the background music s volume level Slide Show Start 4 v Sik Show Option using the Volume Ge tab while playing back the slide 412 show with music 5 rae e To stop the slide show touch the Return t tab e Every time you touch the LCD screen the play related tabs appear on the LCD screen To start the slide show during a playback of a single pho
119. nimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second the interval defines how long the Time Lapse Recording should be taken For example if you set the interval to 80 Sec Time Lapse Recording should be taken for at least 13 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 25 images e Once the Time Lapse Recording finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to the standby mode e Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording e Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording e When a video recording fills up 3 8GB of storage memory a new recording file is automatically started at that point e When the battery charge was exhausted during the Time Lapse recording it saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically e When the memory space of the storage media is insufficient during the Time Lapse Recording it switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to its maximum e We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as the recording is finished PRECHECK Select the Video amp 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 Quick View function in the video record mode 1 Touch the Menu tab gt
120. nse light reflection such as the beach or ski resort Food 1 When recording the food images in high saturation Candle Light When recording subjects under low light conditions such as candles at night time Setting the SCENE mode by dragging on the touch panel e Touch and drag to the left or right side on the LCD screen You can switch the setting values for the SCENE mode by a simple touch on the LCD screen E3 down EA Pp 116 gt ya White Belameo gt aas et 1 2 E O esau 62 advanced recording Resolution You can select the resolution to be recorded on a memory card PRECHECK Select Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Resolution 2 Touch a desired submenu item ce SCENE Resolution gt 1080i 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab ia EI os cares Resolution submenu in the Video Record mode HD 1080 50i SF amp m Records in the HD 1920x1080 50i Super Fine format HD 1080 50i N amp 4 a Records in the HD 1920x1080 50i Fine format HD 1080 25p ft Records in the HD 1920x1080 25p format HD 720 50p E Records in the HD 1280x720 50p format SD 576 50p Em Records in the SD 720x576 50p format SD Web amp Mobile tm
121. ompatible memory card brands Others are not guaranteed to work Check the compatibility when buying a memory card SDHC SD cards Panasonic SanDisk TOSHIBA To record videos use a memory card supporting at least 2MB s SD SDHC memory cards have a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down Usable memory cards Protection tab Terminals lt SD SDHC gt SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory card An SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of SD card and supports capacity above 2GB Cannot be used with current SD enabled host devices Common cautions for memory cards Damaged data may not be recovered It is recommended you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognise the modified file i Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss It is not guaranteed that you ca
122. onnecting Change USB Connect Icon Informs that A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer Action e Check the USB cable e Try the connection procedure again e Switch USB connect function to PictBridge Fail USB Connecting Change USB Connect A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC e Check the USB cable e Try the connection procedure again e Switch USB connect function to Mass Storage Ink Error There is a problem with the ink cartridge e Check the ink cartridge e Put a new ink cartridge in the printer Paper Error There is a problem with the paper e Check the paper in the printer If there is no paper insert the paper File Error There is a problem with the file e Your camcorder does not support this file format e Try another file recorded on your camcorder Printer Error There is a problem with the printer e Turn the printer s power off and on e Contact the printer manufacturer s service centre Print Error A problem occurred during printing e Do not remove power source or eject memory card during printing IN When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previ
123. ooming control 9 Previous image Next image tab 3 File name 10 Slide show playback tab 4 Image counter current image total 11 Menu tab number of recorded images 12 Return tab 5 Storage media memory card 13 Print mark 6 Battery info 14 Protect Remaining battery level time 15 Analogue TV Out when component 7 LCD enhancer Quality Resolution AV cable is connected 25 26 getting state USING THE BATTERY PACK Purchase extra battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 ra Open the battery memory card cover by sliding the battery memory card cover switch to the left OPEN as shown in the figure Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure Close the battery memory card cover and slide the battery memory card cover switch to the right CLOSE as shown in the figure Ejecting the battery pack 1 Open the battery memory card cover by sliding the battery memory card cover switch to the left OPEN as shown in the figure Slide the battery eject lever Gently slide the battery eject lever in the direction as shown in the figure Close the battery memory card cover and slide the battery memory card cover switch to the right CLOSE as shown in the figure e Use only Samsung approved batter
124. osite 104 system setting TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display OSD that appears on the TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a TV 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting tab gt TV Display 2 Touch a desired submenu item lt p Sonmioat Guido 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab 6 7 REC Lemp a e Off The OSD On Screen Display menus are only iV Display shown on the LCD screen e On The OSD menus are shown on the LCD screen and the TV screen as well ra The thumbnail display demo and the iCHECK ILI iCHECK screens are shown on the TV even if you set TV Display to Off TV Type You need to convert the aspect ratio of the camcorder to match your TV PRECHECK Using the Component AV Cable provided with your camcorder connect the camcorder to your TV page 119 123 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting tab gt TV Type 2 Touch a desired submenu item g e So gt WBC gt S Ca 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return Gs tab a7 ET ie Submenu items TViType e 16 9 Select this to view images on a 16 9 wide TV Pies aes e 4 3 Select this to view images on a 4 3 standard TV S 1 1 ra e This function works only when the camcorder is connected to a TV e This function is no
125. ot operable Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 37 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 100 Image cannot be moved or deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 39 You cannot move or delete the protected images Release the protection of the image on the device page 39 You cannot format the memory card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 39 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard 143 144 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 73 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 73 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus Recording is being made in a dark location Use a light to brighten the area The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in colour This may occur when you make a recording under a fluo
126. ot available in the following conditions lf the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end lf the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 8MB Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio e The division function does not work if available space on the storage is insufficient Delete unnecessary videos e When the video is divided into two only the first video clip is stored in the playlist again e Photos cannot be divided COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine up to 5 different videos into one As this function edits the original file make sure to back up important recordings separately PRECHECK e This function works in Video play mode only e Touch the Play gt HD up or SD Fsp tab on the LCD screen page 50 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Edit gt Combine aa i 2 Touch video thumbnails to be combined e The Mm indicator and the order number are displayed on the selected videos Touching the video thumbnail 212 toggles the image between being selected M M or not Filo in selected e The indicator does not appear if there is a different resolution between selected videos files Rabie 3 Touch OK mx
127. oto mode only There is a time delay for 2 A seconds when you press the Photo button Vil 2se e 10 Sec There is a time delay for 10 seconds when you 111 envESS press the Record Start Stop or Photo button Time Lapse REC Using the time lapse feature your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time or with a certain time interval between each frame For instance a camcorder on a tripod not supplied in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames of a flower opening or a bird building a nest PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you need to set the recording interval and the total recording time from start to Time Lapse REC gt W6 finish using the menu uilek View 1 Touch the Meun tab gt Time Lapse REC gt On 616 e The menu screen appears 2 Touch the desired items Interval Rec Limit Resolution and then touch up EJ or down FA tab to set the values 3 Touch x tab to finish the setting 4 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return tab e lf you do not touch OK tab and finish settings by using the Exit 3 or Return tab the Time Lapse REC function Time Lesa INIG will operate at its default setting The changed setting In ervel te value you have made will not be applied a
128. ous place The Dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is dew condensation What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it When does the dew condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly it will cause condensation When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was running 139 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre perform the following simple checks They may save your time and expense of an unnecessary call Power Symptom Explanation Solution The battery pack may not be installed on The camcorder does not turn on your camcorder Insert a battery pack to the camcorder The inserted battery pack may be discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one If you use the AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to a wall outlet The power turns off automatically Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcord
129. ow motion if you have the camcorder connected to a TV the recording image is not displayed on the TV screen e You cannot capture photos in slow motion e Q MENU function is not available while recording the slow motion videos e The image quality of Slow Motion is not as good as that of normal recording Sharpness This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after recording photos PRECHECK Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Sharpness 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab e Soft mi Smooths the edges of photo images e Normal M The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing e Sharp im Enhances to sharpen the edges of photo images White Balance ce SCENE D puro Resolution gt fea 1 7 Cuaig Sharpness TEMMES See Vv A Norell 1 1 This camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject You can record in natural colours depending on the subject and lighting conditions PRECHECK Select the Video or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt White Balance 2 Touch a desired submenu item e To set the white balance manually see page 66 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit fg or Return G9
130. ower consumption in the standby mode However if you plan to use the camcorder for the maximum length of time period it is recommended to turn off the camcorder by pressing the power C _ button when not using it SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Video mode amp 3 gt Photo mode J gt Video mode 623 e Each time the operation mode changes the respective mode indicator lights on Play tab e Touching the Play tab in the video or photo record mode switches the operation mode into the video or photo playback mode Mode Icon Functions Video mode ca Records or playback videos Photo mode Q Records or playback photos ra e When you turn on the camcorder for the first time the video mode will start up as the default e Booting mode can be selected by setting Booting Mode to Photo Mode or Previous Mode and the changes will be in effect the next time the camcorder is tuned on page 97 USING THE DISPLAY ID iCHECK BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display ID iCHECKk button e The full and minimum display modes will alternate 3 y om pa g lt Full display mode gt a 01 7 CHECK lt Minimum display mode gt r4 e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the
131. p s 800 1600 amp 3 3200 a3 The image may be grainy These settings will help brighten a subject in a dark surroundings Z Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy noisy effect on the photo images 67 advanced recording Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Aperture gt Manual 2 Touch the decrease or increase F tab to adjust a the aperture as you want e Aperture value can be set between 3 5 and 16 a W co S som 3 To exit the menu touch Exit or Return 6 tab Aperture Ag a Manual 1 1 e Auto Sets the aperture value automatically e Manual Ga 0 Sets the aperture value manually 3 Understanding Aperture Ge 8 8 The aperture value can be adjusted to control the amount of e light reaching the image sensor The aperture value needs to be adjusted in the following cases e When shooting against the light or when the background Ta is too bright pae a e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing ae e When the background is overly dark for example night Y a scenery E
132. pen folders to view files using eo Windows Explorer and click OK Q Back B P 5seach Folders M 5 The folders in the storage media appear n S i I Make a new folder VIDEO e Different file types are stored in different E fable this folder to fo d e rs A ea Share this folder Photos Videos Setting data DPOF PLAYLIST etc ra e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 133 or perform steps 1 and 2 again e When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your Mouse open or browse appears broken your computer is suspected to be infected by Autorun virus It is recommended to update the anti virus software for its latest version 133 134 Using with_a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows e The file naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System Video file H 264 e The HD quality videos have HDV_ MP4 format The SD quality videos have SDV_ MP4 format The file number automatically increases when a new video file is created Up to 999 files are created in one folder and new folder is created when the files exceed more than 999 Photo file e As in video files the f
133. r cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not attempt to disassemble repair or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may occur Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery pack AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not leave the camcorder in a Closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high IES A omg Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could fail the product to operate normally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide
134. r in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the camcorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at a high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To fix the case the LCD screen Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor e To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers If necessary wipe gently with lens with a paper Mold may form if the lens is left dirty Ifthe lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION atorage media Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Donot bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Donot splash the storage media with water Donot use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to a strong static electricity or electrical noise
135. rder is compatible with H 264 format 1920x1080 50i which provides highly detailed beautiful images page 62 1 Touch the Play tab on the screen in STBY mode 2 Touch the thumbnail fno G sp a tab then touch the desired image OO a oc 00 00 00 q Tit lt i 1 Bo B By Viewing on a high definition TV e You can enjoy HD high definition videos page 119 120 IZ You can also play back videos on a SD standard definition image quality TV page 121 Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built in your camcorder you can import video photos onto your computer edit or share the videos photos with your friends For details see page 125 Quick start guide Importing and viewing the videos photos from your PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable Click Import folder to import the video or photo files from your PC to the Intelli studio program And you can see the files location on the Intelli studio browser Folders directory on your PC Imported Files Dwar D ona O anoa E a Import folder button E 3 You can double click on the file you would like to start playback Sharing the videos photos onto YouTube Flickr Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to
136. red when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table e The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the Record start stop and Zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 8 of the time in the table so have enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder e The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures On the battery pack e The CHG charging lamp blinks during charging or Battery Info will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery pack is not inserted correctly The battery pack is damaged The battery pack is worn out For the battery information only Using an AC power source It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it play back or edit images or use it indoors Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack page 27 On the AC Adaptor e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor fro
137. rescent sodium or or mercury lamp Cancell SCENE to avoid or minimize this phenomenon page 61 Image s colour balance is not natural The subject passing by the frame appears very quickly Playback on your camcorder Symptom Playback Play Pause function does not work White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 65 This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out video signals the subject passing by the frame rapidly may appear to bend depending on the recording condition Explanation Solution Image files recorded using another device may not be played on your camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 38 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size Photo images recorded on other device may not appear in the actual size This is not an error Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure TROUBLESHOOTING Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device a TV The image appears distorted on Explanation Solution e Connect the audio of the Component AV cable to your camcorder or connected device TV HD recorder etc Red colour right White colour
138. s to the relative warmth or coolness of white light ra e When setting the white balance manually the subject must be white otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again During normal outdoor recording setting to Auto may provide better results Cancell the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting Reset the white balance if light conditions change ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to a light source The higher the sensitivity the brighter the image is under the same aperture condition PRECHECK e This function works in Photo mode only e Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt ISO 2 Touch a desired submenu item Eekma gt nd 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return E tab ve sy ioe E sinter gt ara gao r 412 E 100 e Auto Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions up to 3200 e 50 This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions e 100 This mode is recommended for most situations except when lighting is poor or when higher shutter speeds are required 200 This mode is recommended for taking photos of moving subjects The recorded image might be noisy at the minimum level 400 am
139. studio Setup Setup complete The setup wizard has succesfully installed Intelli studio F Intelli studio Setup Ready to Install the Intelli studio The wizard is ready to begin installation Tf you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the Wizard Setup Status Intelli studio Setup program is performing the requested operations Copy to C Program Files SAMSUNG Intelli studi COUTTET TTT TTT TTT USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder Step 1 Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Check out the USB Connect Mass Storage MOn setting page 103 Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file 2 Check out the PC Software Off setting E Pictures 0 ag e 99 What do you want Windows to do Se using Photo Printing Wizard 3 Check out the storage media q jaana pa a Viewer If you want to record on a memory card insert is an the memory card x using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard 4 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 127 Take no action z e The Removable Disk or Samsung window EEEE o appears on the PC s screen after a moment e The removable disk appears when connecting a USB e Select O
140. system setting Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tab gt Auto Power Off 2 Touch a desired submenu item Samd D 9 Booting Moce C S AIT S aan gt e Submenu items Ao POr Oi e Off Disable the function e 5 Min The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab without an operation IZ e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations lf the cable HDMI Component AV etc is connected while recording or the playback While the Quick On STBY function is in operation While the Demo function is in operation While in recording playing except pause Photo slide show e To operate the camcorder again press the Power button Rec Lamp You can turn the recording indicator on or off that lights during video or photo recording 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting tab gt Rec Lamp 2 Touch a desired submenu item qo zonnet Cuide BAEN H 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return tab Da e f you set Rec Lamp to On you can easily EB coe distinguish whether the recording is in progress by ae looking at the recording indicator on your camcorder e Off Dis
141. t a wide angle The effective focal distance in the Super Macro mode is between 1 to 10 cm 0 39 to 3 93 inches PRECHECK Select the Video 3 or Photo mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu 3 tab Super Macro 2 Touch a desired submenu item Boo AutShete E gt Dam g gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return 3 tab we gt Gal ATE MEK e Off Disable the function e On amp You can focus on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle Z e When using the Super Tele Macro function focusing may be difficult and can take some time e Avoid shadows when recording at a close distance e As the distance to the subject becomes closer the focusing area narrows e As soon as the super macro function is enabled you will find the zoom ratio is set to the widest level e f you use the zoom function when the Super Macro is set to On the super macro function is disabled Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone PRECHECK Select the Video 3 mode by pressing the MODE button page 33 1 Touch the Menu tab gt Wind Cut 2 Touch a desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return G9 tab e Off Disables the function e On 8 Reduces wind noise when recording
142. t available if Analogue TV Out Component Auto is set e TV type is automatically selected when connecting with an HDMI cable So you don t need to use this setting when using an HDMI cable Analogue TV Out You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected PRECHECK e Using the Component AV Cable provided with your camcorder connect the camcorder to your TV page 119 123 e This HD camcorder provides the two in one component AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and the AV cable Therefore when using the component AV cable you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the Analogue TV Out menu 1 Touch the Menu gt Setting 3 tao gt Analogue TV Out 2 Touch a desired submenu item aoe Sime o e Check the TV type connection jack and the resolution of uscat gt cS the recorded video before you choose the desired submenu 817 WMT gt 69 item Analogue TV Out 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 3 or Return 3 tab gt e Component Auto R The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded file Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV Component 576p amp amp The recorded file is output in the 720x576P format Use this setting only when connecting to a regular TV which supports the progressive scan at the SD Standard Definition level by using the component Y Pb Pr AUDIO jacks Component 576i E 4 T
143. t the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode gt page 33 f Video play mode 00 0001 K Q 1 Video play mode 10 Date Time 2 Operating status Play Pause 11 Menu tab 3 File name file number 12 Playback control tabs Skip Search 4 Playback time Recorded time Play Pause Slow Playback 5 Warning indicators and messages 13 Return tab Volume control 14 Volume tab 6 Storage media memory card 15 Protect 7 Battery info Remaining battery level 16 Cont Capture time 17 Play Option Analogue TV Out when 8 LCD Enhancer component AV cable is connected 9 Resolution IZ e The playback control tabs disappear a few seconds after a video playback Touch anywhere on the screen to display them again 23 e For warning indicators and messages see pages 136 139 24 getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode and different indicators appear depending on the setting values The below indicators below only appear in the photo record mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Photo record mode only e Select the Photo mode by pressing the MODE button gt page 33 Photo record mode 8 9 10 11 12 G a i _ d e amp EASY 1 Photo record mode 12 ISO Sharpness 2 Focus indicator half shutter 13 Menu tab 3 Self Timer 14 Optical zoom Digita
144. tab e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 4 Touch Yes e The selected video files are combined in the chosen order and stored as one video e The thumbnail of the first movie image will appear in the combined movie image IZ e You can not delete files with the protect indicator is written on Cancell the protect function first page 114 e The original video will not be preserved e Photos cannot be combined e The combine function is not available in the following conditions Videos in different resolution formats Videos recorded at Resolution HD 1080 50i and Resolution HD 720 50p cannot be combined The file size of the combined videos cannot exceed 3 8 GB The video file recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode cannot be edited lf the remaining section of the memory space is less than 4MB the files cannot be combined Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio 109 110 editing the playlist PLAYLIST What s a Playlist e You can create a playlist on the same memory card by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded videos Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the original video images Example You have recorded a few scenes on a memory card You want to save the original recording but you also want to create a digest by putting your favor
145. tant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time Display is set to Off Set the Date Time Display to On page 92 You cannot record a photo image Set your camcorder to Photo mode page 46 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any The storage media is full Use a new memory card or format the storage media page 100 Or remove unnecessary images page 115 The shutter sound is not heard when you record a photo image Set Shutter Sound to On The beep sound is not heard Set Beep Sound to On Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops Explanation Solution On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error The aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 of a video cannot be changed The aspect ratio of a video at 16 9 cannot be changed to 4 3 Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are n
146. the LCD screen depend on the current recording playback status of your camcorder first time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen e The Time Zone Home screen appears based on Lisbon London Greenwich Mean Time e You can also set your current time zone from the Settings menu page 95 2 Select your local area on the map by touching the left E5 or right E3 tab on the LCD screen then press the m tab e The Date Time Set screen appears 3 Touch the date and time information and change the setting values by using the up EN or down Ba tabs 4 Make sure the clock is correctly set then touch the a tab e The message Date Time Set appears e f you finish the setting with tab without touching the ex tab the date time values are not applied and the lt Time zone gt screen appears again OMO Fondon Eisbon r ah GMT 00 00 01 JAN 2009 00 00 DEGIMO Set D Month Year A EE 220 2002 flour Minute aa co Lo B ime Set OAMANPOOD 00200 Z e The year can be set up to 2039 based on Home item e Set Date Time Display to On page 92 e Activating the icon forwards the time by 1 hour
147. the rear side of the camcorder the other is on the LCD screen Select the one that works best for you Oasic recoraing VAN e f power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded edited e Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error e Note that damaged data cannot be recovered ra e Videos are compressed in the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format e Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption e For the on screen information display see pages 22 25 e For approximate recording time see page 40 e Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone at the bottom of the lens Make sure that the microphone is not blocked e Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function by checking if there is any problem with the audio and video recording e The brightness of the LCD screen can be adjusted in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 96 e For various functions available during recording see Recording menu items pages 57 58 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 e f the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during r
148. the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger e The screen opens up to 90 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens e You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backward To view recordings more conveniently rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens then fold it back to the body IN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder ra e Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e When the LCD screen is rotated by 180 toward the lens the left and the right sides of the subject are shown in the opposite direction as if you are looking at the mirror This is not a problem and does not affect the image being recorded 41 42 getting ready to start recording BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Hold the camcorder with your both hands 2 Hook up the hand strap to your hand 3 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object 4 Aim and focus as shown in the illustratio
149. then touch OK ex tab e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation Touch Yes e The video moves to the selected position goe Pey Opon miee o 1 2 EMIS GE DE 1 1 S Arrange 4 4 a EEE q ae 5 1 1 lls eie IN While editing the playlist do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder Doing so may damage the storage media or data DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST You can delete undesired videos from the plalylist PRECHECK e This function works in Video play mode only e Touch the Pla tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 2 Touch the Menu tab gt Playlist Touch HD or SD e Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen Touch the Menu tab then touch Delete e The playlist appears Touch the video you want to delete e The icon and the selection bar appear on the selected video Touching the video toggles the image between being selected and not selected Touch OK ex tab e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation Touch Yes e The selected videos are deleted from the playlist goe Pky Option u s 1 2 2 detats Delete REMIS A ee Migr
150. they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There may be a risk of fire or electric shock g Prohibited action A Do not disassemble the product a Unplug from the power A supply D Do not touch the product oe This precaution must be kept Using the camcorder at temperatures over 140 F 60 C may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion No oil Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor
151. til you press again to pause the recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Correct disposal of b
152. to touch the slide show 3 talb on the LCD screen or you can touch the Menu LB tab gt Slide Show Start Using the Slide Show Option While playing back the slide show you can use the Slide Show Option menus as follows B Side Show Stent Music built in music will play Off Random 1 Mist 2 Muse Slide Show Option 3 Fall 4 Dawn 5 Pary 6 Drops 7 Trip 412 Interval 1 Sec 3 Sec Effect Off Random Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 4 Play Option Play All Repeat All Random ZOOMING DURING PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image Touch up down C left lt j right E to select a desired area to magnify PRECHECK e This function works only in the photo play mode e Touch the Play tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode page 33 1 Touch the Photo g tab x MEA D e The thumbnail view appears 7 e To change the current thumbnail page touch up E3 or down ga tab m 2 Touch a desired photo to magnify e he selected photo is displayed on the full screen 3 Adjust the magnification with the Zoom W T button or me Zoom W T lever e Magnification starts from the the centre of the photo e While the playback zoom is in use other
153. tructions refer to the user manual PDF on the provided CD 19 getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front Left Right 1 Built in flash 8 TFT LCD screen Touch screen 2 Lens 9 Built in speaker 3 Recording indicator 10 Display IDI iCHECK button 4 Internal microphone 11 EASY Q button 5 Q MENU button 12 Power _ button 6 Zoom W T button 13 PHOTO button 7 Recording start stop button 14 Hand strap hook IN During a recording be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens i Rear Bottom O AORN MODE button Mode indicator Video 3 Photo G mode Zoom W T lever Charging CHG lamp Recording start Stop button HDMI jack 6 Jack cover 7 DCIN jack 8 mvo USB Component AV jack 9 Battery Memory card cover switch 10 Battery Memory card cover 11 Tripod receptacle 21 22 getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode and different indicators appear depending on the setting values The indicators below only appear in the video record mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Video record 3 mode only e Select the Video mode by pressing the MODE button gt page 33 ll Video record mode STBY 0010000 CA See 2a E _____ _ cag wt _ A 0 amp a 1 Video recor
154. tton Zoom lever LCD screen Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen 15 Quick start guide Recording videos with HD Recording photos high definition image quality Your camcorder is compatible with Open the LCD screen H 264 format 1920x1080 50i which l provides highly detailed beautiful 2 Press the MODE button until the images page 62 photo indicator lights up 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on Press PHOTO button lightly to the video amp 3 indicator adjust the focus then press it fully e Your camcorder turns on when a shutter click sounds you open the LCD screen Press the Recording start stop button e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button ec 00 00 00 4 Te al Using Quick On STBY by opening closing the LCD screen page 98 When you close the LCD screen during standby your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode power saving mode You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen Your camcorder is compatible with H 264 format 1920x1080 50i which provides highly detailed beautiful images page 62 The default setting is HD 1920x1080 50i SF You can also record with SD standard definition video quality You can also take photos while recording videos page 45 STEP3 Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camco
155. unctions cannot be used at the same time In this case a message appears and asks if you accept that the related function is disabled Touch Yes to disable the related function setting and then continue the menu setting as you desired 147 148 maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor pages 26 27 Remove the memory card page 37 Cautions when storing e Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot weather If you leave the camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the camcorder to a direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the camcorde
156. want to play and then double click to play back e Playback starts and playback controls appear Step 3 Playing back the videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit the videos or photos in various ways Select the video or photo that you want to edit and then click the EDIT icon Apply to All Photos The following is the file format supportable in Intelli studio Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF i gt Share a o ff A Gl File Name 7 CAM_0006 JPG 129 130 Using with_a Windows computer Step 5 Sharing the video photo images online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Click SHARE on the browser 2 Move the video or photo drag and drop to the sharing window for upload e The selected file appears on the sharing window 3 Click the website you would like to upload files e You can choose YouTube Fickr or the specified website you want to set for your uploading management SL Library Eat ED Share a o ae Favorite Desktop All Contents wc share Upload History 2009 02 20 a Ta File Name vig HD V_0007 MP4 ite wD Select a site for uploading _ Pa as Share Site wi
157. web site with one click Click Share gt Add tab on the browser page 130 The Intelli studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer when you specify PC Software On page 99 STEP5 Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos data that has been saved on a computer from the storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space Touch the Play tab gt Menu e tab gt Delete on the LCD screen page 115 WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Centre Checking your accessories Battery pack IA BH125C AC adapter Power cord Component AV cable C USB cable User manual CD Quick start guide Pouch AN Y j Z yE R SS y Mini HDMI cable Optional Hand strap r4 e The exact appearance of each item may vary by model e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries e Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide printed For more detailed ins
158. y packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion e Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor Power _ button Power cord PRECHECK Before starting the following procedure make sure that the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder 1 Press the power button to turn off the camcorder and then close the LCD screen page 31 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder e The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts After the battery is fully charged the charging CHG lamp turns green IZ e The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode which may keep the mode indicator on or flashing Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power _ button e Even with the power is switched off battery pack will still discharge if the battery pack is left inserted in the camcorder e tis recommended you to have one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder 27 28 getting starteo CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state

Samsung HMX-R10BP User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents