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1. O wodho porn O 800 pom O ie After 5 minutes mae e Off Disables the function e On When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes lt During recording gt lt LCD screen is darkened gt in the STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when pean ies ihe power saving meee stafs Hy J4 e When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any NE SEIGE button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off is disabled in the following cases If the AC power adaptor is connected While the Demo function is in operation 80 System setting Beep Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen 1 Touch the Menu men gt Setting tab gt Beep Sound Touch the desired submenu item To exit touch the Exit 89 or Return k4 tab until the menu disappears e Off Disables the function e On You will hear a beep when pressing buttons or tabs such as the Power button or Recording start stop button The Beep Sound is canceled in the following cases During recording and playback When the camcorder has a cable connection Audio Video cable HDMI cable etc Shutter Sound The Shutter Sound function lets you turn the shutter sound that plays when you press the PHOTO button on
2. Auto 53 1080 60 53 Fine 54 2944x1656 54 Normal 55 Auto 55 Auto 56 Auto 57 O 58 Normal 58 Auto 59 On 44 Off 60 Off 61 Off 62 Off 62 Off 63 Off 63 Off 64 Off 64 On 66 Off 67 51 Using the menu items l Playback menu items Default value Page xX xX Play All 67 X xX 68 70 Off 71 e e 72 xX xX 73 xX xX xX 74 8 e 69 X z 49 69 available X not available T4 e Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice dj e Some gray colored menu options cannot be selected page 111 e ltems marked with are available only with HMX H3038 H304 H305 models Advanced recording SCENE Using the iScene function you can select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting Sports Portrait etc Based on your selection the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter soeed and aperture automatically for optimal recording Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Video Resolution 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt 2 Touch the desired submenu item SCENE SCENE 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return a
3. O 0020000 a porin C EUL Using Quick On STBY by opening closing the LCD screen Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio 1 Open the LCD screen 2 Press the PHOTO button lightly to adjust the focus 3 Fully press the PHOTO button when the subject is in focus ow 0009 4CM 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 page 82 e You can also take photos while recording videos page 40 12 e The default video resolution setting is 1080 60i You can also record videos in SD standard definition video quality Quick start guide STEP3 Play back videos or photos STBY 00 00 00 Borin Oo s Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 Touch the Play h j tab on the screen in STBY mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is le highlighted 2 Touch the thumbnail HHD C sp Ga tab then touch the desired image Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV page 88 l le You can also play back videos on an SD standard definition image
4. Remain 3 62GB r you have selected all al tab Go to Step 4 e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e lf you selected All Files the camcorder deletes all the files in the storage media except for those that are protected e lf you selected Select Files the camcorder deletes the files you selected e Select Files Deletes individual images Touch the images you want to delete The indicator fii is displayed on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected for deletion m or not selected Touch the fok tab The selected images are deleted All Files Deletes all images Deleted images cannot be recovered Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while deleting videos or photos recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes To protect important images from accidental erasure activate the image protection function in advance page 71 You cannot delete protected files Cancel the protect function first page 71 If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete images The delete function does not work if the battery charge is insufficient We recommend you use the AC adaptor to ensure the camera has continuous powe
5. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Keep the power cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire Do not attempt to disassemble repair or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock Ol o gt Safety information C CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may Occur Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms i L Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact 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 dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as h
6. Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor Doing so may pose a fire hazard Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There may be a risk of fire or electric shock No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could damage the power cord Safety information AN WARNING Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult physician immediately If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode
7. 47 48 Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions Y 1 Touch the Photo tab 2 Touch the photo you want to display 3 To return to the thumbnails touch the Return 2s tab Insert a memory card page 34 Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 Touch the Play G3 tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 45 The thumbnail view appears To change the current thumbnail page touch the up k or down kxd tab The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the photo you selected Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally A photo recorded on another device A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder One that does not conform to DCF standards Touch previous image hsa next image gt 1 tab to view the previous and next photo Basic playback l Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music Touch the Slide Show h 4 tab on phot
8. SEF vianua High Definition Digital Camcorder www samsung com register HMX H300BN HMX H300SN HMX H300RN HMX H300UN HMX H303BN HMX H303SN HMX H303RN HMX H303UN HMX H304BN HMX H304SN HMX H304RN HMX H304UN For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds HMX H305BN HMX H305SN HMX H305RN HMX H305UN Memory Card A Class 6 SDHC card or above HMX H320BN HMX H320SN HMX H3820RN HMX H320UN IMmpoortant safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable NOQA ONZ Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including
9. To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer you must follow these steps Rii 3 05PM AON a Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop lf the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files to your computer 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 files the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and then reconnect the camcorder Intelli studio may not automatically run If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run iStudio exe 95 96 Using with a Windows computer Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window When the Intelli studio starts up video and photo thumbna
10. balanced composition e Guidelines are not recorded Play Option You can select a specific video playback option Select the Play 3J tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play CHH Sisp mode page 45 Play Option CH PEN Otten Lad Malay Touch the desired submenu item a To exit the menu touch the Exit ui cal E lt or Return b24 tab e Play All All Plays video clips in succession starting from a video you select and ending at the last video you recorded then returns to the thumbnail index view e Play One 4 Plays the selected video once and then returns to the thumbnail view e Repeat All a Plays all the video clips repeatedly until you touch the Return ke4 tab e Repeat One a Plays one selected video repeatedly until you touch the Return ke4 tab 67 68 Advanced playback Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random Select the Play 3J tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Glu CSisp mode page 45 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Highlight Hightight LA LAR Recan 2 Touch the desired submenu item iv 1A 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return k53 tab e Recent a Plays a portion of all videos created within the last 24 hours e All a Plays a portion of all video files Highlight playback time to the duration of a video V
11. page 43 Press the Recording start stop e The recording indicator appears and recording starts Recording start stop button again view the most recently recorded video O 00 00 00 pormi E fi Gs wi smy 000000 pony O m E A e After the Quick View is complete your camcorder returns to the standby mode 2 Using the continuous recording function Using the Continuous Recording function you can avoid recording unwanted scenes while recording video Using this function you can make one video file while you record only desired scenes 1 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 2 Touch the Pause tab then it will pause the recording with appearing Il indicator e f you want to record continuously touch the Rec tab again and if you want to stop the recording touch the Stop tab O wma worm R eR fis s 2 J 0000 14 Borin 2 m Basic recording If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded edited Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card error Note that damaged data cannot be recovered Do n
12. 49 Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS 3 Touch the desired option ae The instructions below are ea examples of how to access and cau aa Gn accordinigiy eau oo Pyne the ee i 4 To exit the menu touch the u Wa a Portrait you access an Exit 88 or Return ke4 tab use other menu items use these examples as guides T4 e When using Menu items some menu items cannot be used at Menu tab the same time or may be grayed out For more information see Troubleshooting on page 111 e For easy understanding the menu setting procedures on this page are explained using the simplest methods Menu setting methods e Insert a memory card page 34 can differ depending on the menu options you choose e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab on the touch panel e The menu screen appears gt Ea e To change the current page touch the Up ts COwn is Be 2 Touch SCENE The SCENE function is used here as an example Using the menu items MENU ITEMS e The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode e For item operation details see the page number listed under Page in the table Recording menu items Default value
13. Anynet HDMI CEC to Off page 87 Use only HDMI 1 3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder If you use another type of HDMI cable the screen display may not work Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV Connecting an Audio Video cable for the composite output You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you connect it to a TV Regular TV Camcorder Signal flow Audio Video cable Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio Video cable e Turn on the camcorder and then connect an Audio Video cable If you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV Set the TV s input or source selector to the input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input Select the playback mode on your camcorder and then start to play back videos or photos pages 46 48 FA e Make sure you ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks The TV screen may not display the right video information if the camcorder is connected incorrectly e When connecting to a TV using the Audio Video cable match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding
14. O File No vi sets 2 Touch the desired submenu item Ex a 1 Soin ti ta 7 ee eee 1A Visit Setting the local time 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return f4 tab 2 Touch the left F3 or the right inde tab to select the visited area 3 Touch the fok tab when the e Series Assigns file numbers in a continuous sequence time zone setting is complete even after you replace or format the storage media or delete e The camcorder does not apply all files Each file is given a unique file number that allows the time zone you set if you convenient image management on a PC finish the setting by touching HOME 00 00 JAN 01 2011 12 00AM Reset Resets the file number to 0001 after you format the the fad tab without touching memory card delete all files or insert anew memory card the k23 tab When you set File No to Series the camcorder assigns each file a Submenu items different number to avoid duplicating file names This is useful when you want to manage your files on a computer e Home The camcorder displays the time according to your settings on the Date Time Set menu Select Home when using the camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date time setting Visit 36 When you visit a local in a different time zone the Visit function allows you to use the local time without changing your hometown time setting The cam
15. Set the TV s input or source selector to the HDMI input you ve attached the camcorder to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV s input or Source 4 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and then start to play back videos or photos pages 46 48 Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data What is Anynet function The Anynet function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet function with the same remote You can use the Anynet function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected by an HDMI cable to a TV that supports Anynet For more information refer to the Anynet supported TV s user manual When HDMI TV Out is set to Auto you can play an SD video file in HD format This camcorder comes with the TV Connect Guide menu function If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don t have your user s manual you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder s screen page 85 You can use only aC to A type Mini HDMI cable with this camcorder The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only If you connect an Anynet supported TV to the camcorder with an HDMI cable turning on the camcorder may turn the TV s power on an Anynet function If you don t want this to occur set
16. tab Vet Poire i 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit j or Return k4 tab Auto For recording under normal conditions Sports amp For recording people or objects in motion Portrait For recording portraits Captures natural skin AGOGO 2 Touch the desired submenu item e To change the current page touch the up kad down kx4 tab 1080 60i 55 Records in the HD 1920x1080 60i format 720 60p Hm Records in the HD 1280x720 60p format 480 60p Sa Records in the SD 720x480 60p format tones 1 e 60i indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at Spotlight O When strong light strikes the subject On stage for example Beach Snow 14 Where the reflection of light is intense such as a snowfield or beach Food To make food more colorful Candle Light For recording in the soft glow of candlelight Indoor 43 For recording indoors with artificial light T4 When you specify Aperture Manual or Shutter Manual the d SCENE mode is cancelled 60 fields per second 600p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate in response to the image being recorded The available video recording time differs according to the video resolution you se
17. Anti shake OIS button etc Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode To set or adjust functions on your own release the Smart Auto mode first e SMART AUTO must be set before recording e When there is no detected scene the SMAR Tg AUTO icon appears e The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions such as camcorder shake lighting and distance to the subject Basic recording ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical 30x power zoom and digital zoom by sliding the Zoom lever To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T telephoto e The distant subject is gradually magnified e The highest zoom magnification ratio is 30x in the normal zoom in l To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle e The subject gets smaller and further away e The smallest optical zoom ratio is the subject s original size when zoomed out W Wide angle T Telephoto qm 1 gt Zoom speed When using the zoom function you can decrease zoom speed by slowly moving the Zoom W T lever Moving it faster increases the zoom speed Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and Clarity Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range page 63 Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far
18. Display OSD is shown in the record sf 3 mode only Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 l Record mode Card Ful BAN JANI POW Settings of functions marked with are not retained when the camcorder is turned off Settings of Aperture Shutter Focus are not retained when the operating mode is switched The on screen indicators are based on an 82GB SDHC memory card capacity For warning indicators and messages see pages 101 105 The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve performance The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is 9 999 This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it Left of the LCD screen Praat Meaning amp ta 3 Record mode Video Photo Smart Auto STBY i D Operating status standby recording Pause Self Timer S SCENE Digital Effect 3t pa White Balance Fader Wm eD Manual focus Touch Point Optical zoom Digital zoom bar Time Zone visit 12 00AM JANOAA Date Time Ce 1Sec rAnr Time Lapse REC Right of the LCD scr
19. G Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file E Pictures What do you want Windows to do se using Photo Printing Wizard QW View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer am Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard Browse picture files using MediaShow La Open folder to view files using Windows Explore v C Always do the selected action Removable Disk G File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O BH psh Bp Foes E Address lt Gr foal DCM File and Folder Tasks a VIDEO EJ Make a new folder Publish this folder to the Web E Share this folder Photos Videos Setting data If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 95 or perform steps 1 and 4 again If the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder in My Computer If the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may be infected by Autorun virus Please update your anti virus software to its latest version and scan your disk drives 99 Using with a Windows computer l Structure of folders and files on the storage media File format e The folder and file structure for storage media
20. H305SN HMX H305RN HMX H305UN HMX H320BN HMX H320SN HMX H320RN HMX H320UN Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Image device 1 4 CMOS Effective pixels 1 7M Total pixels 5M Lens F1 8 F3 8 30x optical zoom 300x digital zoom Focal length 2 47mm 74 1MM Size dot number 3 Wide Touch LCD 230k LCD screen method TFT LCD Composite output 1Vp p 75 Q terminated HDMI output C type connector Audio output 7 5 dBs 600 Q terminated USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed Power source DC 5 V Lithium lon battery pack 3 7 V Power source type Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Recording 2 5W LCD on Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 82 F 104 F Storage temperature Storage media 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Memory card SD SDHC Not supplied External dimensions WxHxD Approx 49 5mm 1 95 inches x 56 6mm 2 23 inches x 119 7mm 4 71 inches Weight Approx 228g 0 50 Ib 8 04 oz Except for Lithium lon battery Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 115 Waranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defecti
21. TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
22. Time Lapse REC the zoom and focus functions are fixed so that you cannot change the settings Even if the subject is moved you cannot change the focus When a time lapse recording starts the Time Lapse Recording message blinks on the screen and it appears that the screen has stopped This is a normal operation do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a time lapse recording Pause function is not available during time lapse recording 65 66 Advanced recording Quick View Q Deleting files after Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently If you touch the delete m tab during Quick View the file you are recorded video or photo images immediately after you have viewing is deleted recorded them Select th d mode b ing the MODE b EA gt 00 00 08 00 00 50 og elect the record mode by pressing the utton page 29 100 0013 Quick Vile 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Quick View oe CeliffeLe Ate lt 4 ate gt Wit ea 2 Touch the desired submenu item z 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit ay 9 or Return k4 tab T4 e The Quick View function is not available under the following conditions If the mode has been changed after the recording lf the USB cable is connected to the camcorder lf the camcorder has been restarted after the recording
23. amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 11 12 13 14 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with Z the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to yN avoid injury fromtip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appar
24. and then using your camcorder drain the charge completely once every 1 months to keep the battery functioning properly Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped lf you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder you can damage the camcorder Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the AC power adaptor after use Store the battery in a stable cool and dry place Recommended temperature 15 C 25 C 59 F 77 F recommended humidity 40 60 Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly e The battery lifetime is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions e Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power ada
25. are below e File naming follows DCF Design rule for Camera File System rules Video file H 264 HD quality videos have an HDV_ MP4 name format SD quality videos have a SDV_ MP4 name format The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file A new folder is created when the file number has reached 999 1 OOO The folder names are given in the following order 100VIDEO 101VIDEO etc The maximum number of folders is 999 The camcorder can create a maximum of 9 999 files in a storage media Photo file As with video files the file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new photo file Photos have a SAM_ JPG name format The folder names are given in the following order 1OOPHOTO 101PHOTO etc 2 J misc VIDEO 100VIDEO HDV_0007 MP4 HDV_0008 MP4 SDV_0001 MP4 SDV_0002 MP4 DCIM 100PHOTO SAM_0001 JPG SAM_0002 JPG Video files e Video files are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 53 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 54 for the photo resolution T4 Do not modify the name of a video file recorded by the camcorder For s proper playback the camcorder requires that files have their original folder and file names roublesn
26. camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos that you have saved to a computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space Touch the Play k tab gt Menu menu tab gt Delete on the LCD screen page 70 Getting to know the camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR Checking your accessories CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care center Internal HMX H300BN HMX H300SN HMX H300RN HMX H300UN HMX H320BN HMX H320SN HMX H320RN HMX H320UN HMX H303BN HMX H303SN 30x Optical HMX H303RN HMX H303UN 8GB Black Silver Red Blue N a IROCHEDAENEDOCHOISN yg oo HMX H3804RN HMX H3804UN IA BC9UA4 HMX H305BN HMX H305SN 32GB HMX H305RN HMX H305UN A e The exact appearance of each item may vary by model TO eS SS s e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e Although some features of the models are different they operate in the same e Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your way local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries e You can purchase additional batteries IA BP210E IA BP420E from Samsung authori
27. camcorder toa TV 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting amp tab gt TV Display 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 89 or Return k4 tab e Off The OSD On Screen Display menus are only shown on the LCD screen e On The OSD menus are shown on the LCD screen and the TV screen as well The thumbnail display and Demo screens are shown on the TV even if you set TV Display to Off 85 86 System setting Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media Insert a memory card page 34 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt Format TV Connect Guide 2 Touch the desired submenu item HMX H303 H304 H305 only e Amessage appears asking about formatting the memory card Submenu items HMX H303 H304 H305 only e Internal Memory Formats the internal memory e Card Formats the memory card 3 Touch Yes gt Yes e The format is executed and the formatting message appears e Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when formatting The memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting and the fo
28. camcorder before viewing the storage information 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting E storase into a ZE i memel Memon tab gt Storage Info 2 Touch the desired submenu item E e Use memory space iA available memory space and recordable time appears Available space and recordable time depend on the video resolution you ve selected 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return f4 tab e Internal Memory Displays the storage information of the internal memory e Card Displays the storage information of the memory card Card Info HMX H300 H320 only This function shows you the storage information of the memory card such as used memory space available memory space etc Insert a memory card page 34 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt Card Info 0 Cardjinto e Used memory space e Used 40 5MB Free 30 8GB i HD 1080 60i available memory space A r cosa and recordable time Fine 307Min Normal 390Min appear Available space and z recordable time depend on the video resolution you ve selected 2 To exit the menu touch the Return f4 tab System setting File No Time Zone File names numbers are assigned to recorded images according to You can set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder the numbering option you select in a different time zone 1 Touch the Menu menu Setting tab gt File No
29. can also manually adjust the aperture Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt Aperture a 1 Aio AUO 2 Touch the desired submenu item Em O mA J 1 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return ke4 tab e Auto Sets the aperture value automatically e Manual Ga Touch the decrease t4 or increase k gt tab Aperture to adjust the aperture You can choose from the following settings F1 8 F2 F2 8 F4 F5 6 F8 F11 F16 Advanced recording Understanding Aperture Shutter You can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor The smaller the aperture value the greater The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending the amount of light For example F1 8 lets in more light than F2 8 on the scene s brightness User high shutter speeds to record fast You need to adjust the aperture value in the following cases moving objects and low shutter speeds to record slow or stationary e When you are shooting against the light or when the background objects or objects in dimmer light is too bright e When you are shooting on a reflective natural background such as Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark for example scenery at 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt ni ht 77 ght Shutter Shutte
30. dark place Super 3 The shutter opens for 1 15 of a second regardless of surrounding conditions Use this function to get bright images in a darker place Advanced recording Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When you turn the camcorder on focus is always set to automatic You can also set the focus manually M Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu fmen tab gt Focus Focus 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt or Return k23 tab e Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it lets you concentrate on the creative side of your recording e Manual i You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable Touch lt or go gt J tab to adjust the focus e Touch Point 9 To focus on a subject shown on the LCD screen simply touch the subject on the screen Focus ing manually during recording Your camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity However the camcorder may not focus correctly depending on the recording conditions If it does not focus correctly use the manual focus mode To adjust the focus place and hold your finger on the K 84 for a nearer subject and on the kco tab for a farther su bject e The nearer or farth
31. digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever IN MENU e Off Disables Digital Zoom e On Enables higher digital zoom magnification When you use the digital zoom the camcorder processes the image s digitally more than in the optical zoom mode As a result the image resolution may deteriorate 63 64 Advanced recording Self Timer When you enable the self timer there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts You can record videos or take photos of yourself M Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Self Timer a 7 e Oi 2 Touch the desired submenu item wat an 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt or Return h4 tab Self Timer e Off Disables the Self Timer e 10 Sec amp There is a time delay of 10 seconds after you press the Record Start Stop or PHOTO button The camcorder automatically turns the Self Timer function off after it has been used once You must turn it on each time you want to use it Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects Select the
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33. e Effect Continuously plays back photos using the fade in out effect to transition between images File Info You can see the image information for all images Select the Play G3 tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play CHD C sD or Photo play Ga mode page 45 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt File Info C riie info O 100viDEO 2 Select the file you want to view HDV_0017 MP4 the file information for Date JAN 01 2011 Duration 00 00 05 e The information of the selected Size 9 56MB file appears Resolution 1080 60i F 3 To exit the menu touch the Return f4 tab 69 70 Editing tiles DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once e Insert a memory card page 34 e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Touch the Play G3 tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 45 1 Touch the HD C ubp Ch Delete SD Hsp or Photo tab Valle selectiriles e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails 2 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Delete gt touch the desired submenu item e lf you touch Select Files you will See image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e If you touch All Files you will see the message that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the files you want to delete Afte the files you want to delete touch the
34. e If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher e We recommend transferring the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the video data e To run Intelli studio a laptop computer requires better and faster components than a desktop PC e ntelli studio is not Macintosh compatible e We cannot guarantee the functionality of third party software For best performance please use Samsung s built in Intelli Studio software e Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Intelli studio is a built in program that allows you to play back and edit files You can upload files to web sites such as YouTube or Flickr For details select Help gt Help on the Intelli studio screen l Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set USB Connect Mass Storage and PC Software On e These are the default settings 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable e Anew file saving window appears along with the Intelli an ene ae in camcorder HMX H300 to the PC studio main window If your SE cman camcorder has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear l l e Depending on your version of Windows the Windows removable disk window may also appear CAH Documents and SettingsttAdministratorit My Documentstintelli s Change wv ves No FA To disconnect the USB cable
35. electric shock or recorded personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Keep important data separately Use the mains plug where it can be Samsung is not responsible for data readily operable If any problem occurs loss 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 N o0 Contents Before reading this user Manual errr 2 Safety WAmMINgS cieeniebtcanunutiusiaternasnclanasidsiadebeeissananminaiaieonnsuiaaaies 2 Preca tiO S esien EEr EEEE EEEE EARE ENTA 2 Important information ON USE ins scinnnnnccacesssnacncedandesoaisscenwasdsoanieccses 2 Sy WS a T 4 Wanni ceca E mel et E E EE 4 EE E E E 6 Aai 1 EAEE A E EA A T 8 AUCK SIAN QUIS iiaiai 11 You can record videos in H 264 format cceeeccccsssssssescceeessne ees 11 Getting to know the CAMCOICEL eee ees 15 What s included with your CAMCOICED cccceeesecsssececeaeeseseaeees 15 Location Of ee a ide sere eeaeee mn rere nen nner re mer nnn mR tne ernie ee 16 Identifying the screen displays ccccccceeseeceeeeeeeeeseseesaeeseesaeeeeees 18 letino Se ina aeons Z Attaching the grip IOS Wa Saisotencirceres deancactanaas tanserenaeneaenaduancreepaaineres 21 Using WS Dattery erer o e E decreseliaaeunins 22 Charging the battery xpos eccnaunendaiedaneccucd oon tnainnedsiesvewexedeeseeuncdsaserte 23 Checking the battery State c
36. gt Anynet HDMI CEC ob Anynet HDMI GEG 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 89 or Return k4 tab e Off Disables the function e On The Anynet function is enabled When the camcorder is connected to an Anynet supported TV you can operate some functions of the camcorder using the TV s remote control E e When you turn on the camcorder and it is connected by an HDMI s cable to a TV that supports Anynet the TV automatically turns on If you do not want to use the 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 87 88 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition HD quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high definition video transfer e Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV e Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach ittoa TV e Select HDMI TV Out page 84 Camcorder HDTV T Signal flow p Mini HDMI Cable Using a mini HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camcorder e f you do not turn on the camcorder first the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a Mini HDMI cable 3
37. it is properly connected to a wall outlet The power turns off automatically ls Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 82 The battery is almost exhausted Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The battery discharges quickly e The temperature is too low The battery is not fully charged Charge the battery again e The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery Display The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right Unknown image appears on the LCD screen This can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification page 90 The camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo images change Demo to Off page 87 Unknown indicator appears on the screen e A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 101 105 An afterimage remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor
38. of the touch panel T4 e Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel s while using the touch panel e The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording playback status of your camcorder e The camcorder does not recognize touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time Touch one point at a time e Do not use a sharp tipped item such as pen or pencil when using a tool to touch the screen 30 First time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE TIME e You can set the year up to 2037 based on the Home item FOR THE FIRST TIME e Set Date Time Display to On page 79 e Activating the icon moves the time forward by 1 hour Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time Internal rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e lf the battery is depleted the current date time values are reset to the default values If this occurs you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery see below and then re set the current date and time 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder e The time zone Home screen appears based on London Lisbon Greenwich Mean Time Charging the internal rechargeable battery e The internal battery is always recharged while y
39. or off 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tab gt Shutter Sound ob Sue Sou lean 4 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 89 or Return ke4 tab e Off Disables the function e On You will hear the shutter sound when you press the PHOTO button The camcorder does not make the shutter sound s If you press the PHOTO button during video recording When the camcorder has a cable connection Audio Video cable HDMI cable etc 81 82 System setting Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function prevents unnecessary power consumption 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt Auto Power Off 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 83 or Return ke4 tab e Off Disables the function e 5 Min The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without an operation T e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations When the camcorder has a cable connection USB cable AC power adaptor etc While the Demo function is in operation While you are recording playing except pause or running a photo slide show To turn the camcorder on again press the Power button Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time use the Quick On STBY function to r
40. or remove the battery before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light is too bright Troubleshooting Recording Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Press the MODE button to set the record mode page 29 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 quickly the actual recording time may be shortened The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete unnecessary files If you make recordings or delete files frequently the performance of the storage media deteriorates If this occurs format the storage media again If you use a memory card with a low write speed the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and displays a message on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light a vertical line appears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recor
41. or time are displayed on the LCD screen Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time page 31 1 Touch the Menu meng gt Setting 4 tab gt Date Time Display 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return k4 tab e The date time is displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option Dats amp Time e Off Current date time information is not displayed e Date Displays the current date e Time Displays the current time e Date amp Time Displays the current date and time T4 e The date time will read JAN 01 2011 12 00 AM in the following e case When the internal rechargeable battery is depleted e This function depends on the Date Type and Time Type setting page 78 79 System setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period of time 00 00 00 OTM O 0020000 BoM I o9 cen BER After 2 minutes oseo am ER BB s 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt Auto LCD Off ATKO KEDI ON nat a 2 Touch the desired submenu item avs Sy lt ln the STBY mode gt lt LCD screen is darkened gt 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return k4 tab
42. photo taking opportunities when recording moving subjects Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 Using the Tele Macro function you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a tele angle It is useful to get close up images of flowers or insects etc M Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Tele Macro a Z eR Oi 2 Touch the desired submenu item A Se A 2 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit E or Return ke4 tab 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Cont Shot a 7 ah Of Touch the desired submenu item E aa A 1M 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt or Return f4 tab Tele Macro ContiShot e Off Disables the function e Off The camcorder records only one photo image e On amp You can focus on a small portion of a large object e On B When you press the PHOTO button the at a tele angle camcorder can take up to 8 photos in one second T e When recording in Tele Macro mode the focus speed may be lowered E e f an error occurs Card full etc during continuous shot the 62 e Use a tripod not supplied to prevent camcorder shake in the Tele Macro mode e Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode e As the distance to the subject decreases focusing area narrows e lf you cannot get proper focus move the Zo
43. quality TV page 89 l STEP4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of the internal Intelli studio program on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built in your camcorder you can import video photos into your computer edit or share the videos photos with your friends and family For details see pages 95 98 14 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes and the uploading procedure starts 2 The new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager on the Intelli studio program e You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face Date etc 3 Double click on the file you would like to playback Sharing videos photos on YouTube Flickr FaceBook Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with one click Click Share gt Upload tab on the browser page 98 EZ The Intelli studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer when you specify PC Software On page 83 STEP5 Delete videos or photos Contents Manager Saved files into your PC Gaws wus Css aere Folders directory on your PC If the
44. running e What can do Turn the power off detach the battery and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it E e Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared e Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder For service contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Maintenance amp additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power recharge and use your camcorder in any country region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device it must be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder For example an NTSC to PAL format converter The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria C
45. still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 19 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING 21 22 CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be loca
46. stop playback and return to the thumbnails touch the Return ke4 tab Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback Doing so may damage the recorded data It may take some time to start playback depending on the size and quality of the selected video The camcorder may not play the following video files A video recorded on another device A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder You can use various play options during the video playback You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu page 67 You can play the recorded videos on a TV or PC pages 88 94 If you touch the Menu meny tab during playback play is paused and the menu screen appears Basic playback Playback Pause Stop e Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause fats Play iJ tab during playback e Touch the Return he4 tab to stop playback Search playback During playback each touch of the ED oao Reverse search fsa ay 100 003 Forward search J tab increases the play speed e RPS Reverse Playback Search FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x2 Skip playback Touch the Reverse skip haad Forward skip Hi4 tab during playback e Touching the Forward skip d tab plays the next video e Touching the Reverse skip haa plays the beginning of the scene If
47. the Power button for one second before inserting or ejecting the memory card e Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out Your camcorder supports only SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards Card compatibility may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card About the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED l Compatible memory cards You can use SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards with this camcorder We recommend you use an SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported Compatible memory card capacity SD 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 32GB For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds above SDHC Class 6 card 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 card 1GB 32GB Terminals Protection Protection tab P tab lt SDHC gt SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards e An SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of the SD card and sup
48. the video HD or SD or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the HD CHp SD fsp or photo tab on the LCD screen lt 4X3 type gt Q Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as shown in the following figures 000000 ROTM O NS 45 46 Basic playback PLAYING VIDEOS IN You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view find the video you want quickly and playback directly T4 M e Insert a memory card page 34 e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Touch the Play 3 tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 45 1 Touch the HD Club or SD sp tab oll Oso e Video thumbnails La corresponding to the video al resolution you selected appear a8 a on the screen cA BEC meny e To change the current thumbnail page touch the up k or down pv tab 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired Waal video clip yj 199 0018 e The camcorder plays the video you selected and playback control tabs appear briefly They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen e To
49. which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quality of images Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion Tele Macro This feature allows you to capture close up images of very small objects When using the Tele Macro feature the camcorder can maintain a sharp focus on small objects at a near life size ratio 1 1 White balance color balance An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the primary colors red green and blue in an image The goal of adjusting the white balance or color balance is to correctly render the colors in an image Specifications HMX H300BN HMX H300SN HMX H300RN HMX H300UN HMX H303BN HMX H303SN HMX H303RN HMX H303UN HMX H304BN HMX H304SN HMX H304RN HMX H304UN HMX H305BN HMX
50. without zoom The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts The battery may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference if you use the record start stop the zoom and the play functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1 3 to 1 2 of the times listed above Using an AC power source We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors The connection is the same as that for battery charging page 23 25 26 Getting started About the battery e Battery Properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity Low ambient temperature below 10 C 50 F may shorten its usage time and affect its function Before recording in low temperatures put the battery into your pocket to warm it then install it in the camcorder Make sure to store the battery separately after use A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off The battery may be completely discharged if it has been installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time If this occurs the battery may not fully operate even if you charge tt lf the battery is not used for a long time fully charge the battery
51. you touch the Reverse skip haa for three seconds or less after a video starts the camcorder plays the previous video e Place and hold your finger on the Reverse skip 4 Forward skip tab to search for a video number quickly When you lift off your finger the camcorder plays the video you selected Slow playback When playback is paused touching the Reverse slow fa Forward slow tab reduces the playback speed e Reverse forward playback slow De nen rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 2 amp fhe 00 00 05 00 00 50 a 100008 Frame by frame playback When playback is paused touch the Reverse frame advance m Forward frame advance to make the video go in reverse or forward one frame at a time To adjust the volume You can hear the recorded sound ET from the internal speaker an 100 0048 1 Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screen 2 Touch the tab to 3 gt 00 00 05 00 00 50 increase or decrease audio ag 100008 volume FOLO e You can adjust the sound Ui ak level between 0 19 z When the level is at 0 you cannot hear sound FA e Touch the Play 3 tab to play back in normal speed e You can hear the recorded sound only when you playback at normal speed
52. 3 seconds battery Fully charged T e The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal Green temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use E Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it rror Store the battery separately when finished charging or when not using it for a long time This will help extend the life of the battery 24 Getting started Available running time for the battery Battery type IA BP210R Using the AC power adaptor approx 160 min Charging time Using the USB cable approx 330 min Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording fe Approx 180 min Approx 200 min Playback time Approx 200 min Approx 260 min Charging time Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery Recording Playback time Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery HD stands for high definition image quality and SD stands for standard image quality Recording Playback time may differ depending on your usage and conditions For example if you use Zoom or Recording start stop button repeatedly the batteries may discharge faster The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures We recommend using AC power adaptor when you use Time Lapse REC Continuous Recording
53. 41 42 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS 3 SMART AUTO In Smart Auto mode your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects Indoor Night etc Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the best camcorder settings for various scenes 1 Press the SMART AUTO button e The Smart Auto 5 and Anti shake OlS icon appear on the LCD screen 2 Align your subject in the frame e The camcorder automatically detects the scene when you align the subject e The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen DB a 8 Boa 8 amp Appears when recording at night Night Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting Backlight Appears when recording people Portrait Appears when recording a very bright scene White Appears when recording an outdoor scene Landscape Appears when recording images of close up Macro 4 Appears when recording images of clear skies Blue sky Appears when recording images of forested areas Natural green Appears when recording images of sunsets Sunset Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO button pages 38 41 To cancel Smart Auto mode press the SMART AUTO button again 0000 00 0 lt When recording a close up gt e Buttons unavailable during Smart Auto operation Menu menu tab
54. 7 malfunction 108 Troubleshooting Storage Media Explanation Solution Memory card functions e Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 34 do not operate e f you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 86 e Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 35 e You cannot delete a protected image Release protection of the image using the Protect function page 71 Image cannot be deleted e Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 35 e The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems You cannot format the memory card e The file may be corrupted e The file format is not supported by your camcorder e The file name is displayed correctly only if the directory structure complies with the international standard The data file name is not indicated correctly Adjusting the image during recording Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 59 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 59 The lens is dusty on the surface Clean the lens and check the focus Recording is being made in a dark location Use a light to brighten the area Focus does not adjust J automatically e The image appear
55. 94 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 and then connect the cable again properly To play back an HD video file you need a computer with better specifications Use a computer with the recommended specifications page 94 Intelli studio does not function properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer Intelli studio does not start Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli studio on the computer pages 83 95 Your computer is not playing videos images or Sound located on your camcorder 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 play correctly Images video and sound copied from the camcorder to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted e Check the system requirements to play a video e Shut down all other applications currently running on the computer e lf you play a video on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer the video may not play smoothly on the computer depending on the transfer soeed Please copy the file to y
56. After playing Quick View e Off Quick View 0 Icon does not appear on the screen e For photos recorded with Cont Shot only the last file in the after you finish the recording sequence is displayed 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 or photo you have recorded After the Quick View is completed your camcorder switches back to the standby mode Advanced playoack Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen M Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt Guideline Guideline 2 Touch the desired guideline according to the subject e The selected guideline Touch the Menu meny tab gt appears on the screen he MAN Pero 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return k43 tab Off Disables the function Placing the subject at the center cross point puts the subject in the middle of the frame Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures they will be recorded For recording multiple subjects Putting subjects at or near the grid cross points creates a balanced composition e Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a
57. CORDER Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD HDD recorders e Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer Composite connection Use the supplied Audio Video cable e Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Camcorder VCR or DVD HDD recorder Signal flow Audio Video cable M Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorder with the Audio Video cable e Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device e f your recording device has an input selector set it to the correct input mode Insert the storage device tape disc etc into the recording device 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 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and your camcorder E e Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio Video cable in SD standard definition image quality regardless of the recording resolution HD SD e You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable e To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality use the internal software of your camcorder and copy the video to your computer page 95 e Because dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deter
58. ENU T4 e When you turn on Smart Auto mode it automatically sets Anti shake OIS to On e The Anti Shake OIS function may not correct gross camcorder shake entirely To decrease shake hold the camcorder firmly with am Ep Ge both hands e When this function is On the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different e When you record in dark or dim light at high magnification while this function is On after images may stand out If this occurs we recommend using a tripod not supplied and turning Anti shake OIS to Off e When you turn on Smart Auto mode it automatically turned off F OIS DUO and OIS sets to On Submenu items Ps e Off Disables the function e On 9 The Anti Shake OlS function is enabled to compensate for shaking STEY C0000 ponmi C m K MENU Basic olayoack CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Q To change thumbnail display type l l You can choose from these thumbnail display options 3x2 E 4x3 e You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the E and Date T MODE button You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play i 3J tab on the LCD screen e The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view e The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode that was last used However you can choose
59. Forgot your ID Forgot your password Visited YouTube for the first time With a few clicks and simple information you can join YouTube free of charge Share pout videos with hate from EREE all over the world through Youtube T Site Management 3 B Gay What is YouTube facebook Oe W Login x Cancel R 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 Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 84 Set PC Software to Off page 83 Insert a memory card page 34 oe N Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 95 e The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC s screen after a moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK 5 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders 6 Select the desired folder or files to copy then drag and drop them into the destination folder e The folder or files are copied from the storage media to the PC FA Removable Disk
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61. You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli studio editing software built into your camcorder l Main functions e Intelli studio editing software s main functions Playing back recorded videos or photos Editing recorded videos or photos Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube Flickr Facebook etc e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer the mass storage function System requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use the internal editing software Intelli studio Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or Windows 7 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 or higher is recommended 1GB or higher is recommended NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color recommended USB 2 0 DirectX 9 0c or higher A SDHC card of Class 6 or above System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally e Onaslower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate erratically
62. Zoom A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens Optical zoom When using the Digital zoom the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases Effective Pixel Count Unlike the total pixel count this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an image EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camcorder s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorder s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view The f number defines the brightness of lens Smaller number lens has generally brighter image The f number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely proportional to the lens diameter F No focal length diameter of lens aperture MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the ISO IEC and the ITU T in 2003 Compared with the conventional MPEG 2 format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 has more than twice the efficiency Your camcorder employs MPEG 4 AVC H 264 to encode high definition videos Optical zoom This is a general zoom
63. and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation N S efore reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean There is a potential risk of death or serious injury WARNING There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage CAUTION to the product RA 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 To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder follow these basic safety precautions Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder Set
64. atus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Important safety instructions 15 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 16 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar Surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 17 POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug
65. away If this occurs use the manual focus function page 59 The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 4 inches for wide angle and about 100cm about 39 4 inches for telephoto about 50cm 19 7 inches for Tele Macro If you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle use the Tele Macro function page 62 Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder with your hand use Anti shake OIS for stable recording page 44 43 44 Basic recording Anti Shake OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Anti shake OIS Optical Image Stabilizer function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking Use the Anti Shake OIS function in the following cases e When recording while walking or riding in a moving car e When recording with the movements when holding the camcorder zoom function e When recording subjects M Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 of a small size Each press the Anti shake OIS button repeat the Anti shake OIS Anti shake OIS DUO and Off Understanding OIS DUO e Reduce camcorder shake and 00 00 00 OTL prevent blurred images with eso Gem GR ABS Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions 2 Gd ja
66. cator appears on the selected images Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image between being selected or not selected Touch the 0 tab e All On Protects all images e All Off Turns off protection on all protected images all at once T4 e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display Q modes e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set this function page 35 71 72 Editing files COPY HMX H303 H304 H305 only Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory card Copying to the memory card does e Select Files Copy individual images not delete the originals in the internal memory Touch the images you want to copy Insert a memory card page 34 The 6 indicator is displayed on the selected e Touch the Play tab 3 on the LCD screen to select the play images Touching the thumbnail image toggles mode page 45 the image between being selected f or not selected Touch the 0 tab The selected images are copied 1 Touch the HD CFn SD Giisp All Files Copy all images or Photo tab e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails T4 e You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode e f the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot copy the images page 35 e You cannot copy a file if the memory card has insu
67. caused by connecting to a TV with 4 3 aspect ratio You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from a TV connected using the HDMI cable e The camcorder cannot output Images from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected Connecting Dubbing with other devices Recorder PC Printer etc You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder page 91 Your PictBridge printer cannot print photos from your camcorder Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other devices This is not an error 109 110 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation Solution Your computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer and then connect the USB cable again correctly Cannot play a video file properly on a PC We cannot guarantee the functionality of third party software For best performance please use Samsung s built in Intelli Studio software You need a video codec to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder page
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69. ch the Menu menu gt Setting 454 tab 2 Touch the up 44 down Eva tab until Language appears 3 Touch Language and then touch the desired OSD language 4 Touch the Exit E lt or Return k23 tab to complete the setting e The camcorder displays the menus and messages in the language you selected English Supported languages Norsk Hrvatski tzo Dansk YkpaiHcbka Fran ais Polski Pycckn Deutsch e tina FAM Italiano Slovensky A ARB Espanol Magyar Ing Portugu s Nederlands Romana Bbnrapckn T rk e bal Svenska EXAnvIKa Aaa Suomi Srpski NAY Language options may be changed without a prior notice The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected About the storage mecia SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA HMX H303 H304 H305 only You can record videos and photos in the internal memory or a memory card Select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback e 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting t tab 2 Touch the up a3 down Ex You can use SD or SDHC cards in your camcorder However some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Before inse
70. corder adjusts the clock in accordance with the time difference between the two locations 77 78 System setting Date Time Set By setting the date and time you 6 Datemtime set can display the date and time of the ee recording during playback a an page 31 a tal Con Ca Ca Date Type You can set the display format for EP vate Type ene Sj waz E 1 Touch the Menu meng gt Setting 7 Gol JANI tab gt Date Type 1A 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt j or Return k4 tab e 2011 01 01 Displays the date in the year month two digit day format e JAN 01 2011 Displays the date in the month day year format 01 JAN 2011 Displays the date in the day month year format 01 01 2011 Displays the date in the day month two digit year format FA This function depends on the Date Time Display setting page 79 Time Type You can set the display format for the time 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tasty as RE tab gt Time Type 2 Touch the desired display option Ly a 1A 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit rs J or Return k4 tab e 12Hr Displays the time information in 12 hour units e 24Hr Displays the time information in 24 hour units This function depends on the Date Time Display setting page 79 System setting Date Time Display You can set whether or not the date and
71. ct the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt EV 2 Touch the decrease or increase 44 tab to adjust the setting values You can choose from the following settings e EV values d 2 0 1 6 1 3 1 0 0 6 0 3 O 0 8 0 6 1 0 1 8 1 6 2 0 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return s3 tab Understanding EV Exposure Value 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 The higher the number the greater the exposure For example 0 3 lets in more light than 0 3 Darker 40 Brighter Super C Nite You can adjust the shutter soeed when recording a slow moving object or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Super C Nite Touch the desired submenu item To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return ke4 tab Off Disables the function S penCNite z Ly 1A Mor 17 D Nowell a Normal The shutter opens for 1 60 of a second in the normal mode and automatically switches to open for 1 30 of a second in a dark place Use this function to get bright images in a
72. ction tab Card Error The memory card has a problem and the camcorder cannot recognize it Replace the memory card with another card Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder Format the memory card using this camcorder The memory card may have been Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not pl 6 Bl ep Not Supported formatted by another device and supported by the camcorder Format may still have existing images on e Format the card using the camcorder or replace the card with it a card formatted correctly Not Supported gs ee card is not supported Replace the memory card with a recommended card Card in this camcorder Low Speed Card Please record at a lower resolution Recording The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution Record video at a lower resolution and quality Replace memory card with a faster card Write Error A problem has occurred while the camcorder was writing data to storage media Turn the camcorder s power off and on for data recovery If a file is not recovered use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage media Release the Smart Auto You cannot operate some functions manually when Smart Auto is activated Release the Smart Auto function Troubleshooting Recording Bee NINO ele e Wait until data r
73. ding the date time does not display Date Time Display is set to Off Set the Date Time Display to On page 79 You cannot record a photo image Set your camcorder to the record mode page 29 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 86 Or remove unnecessary images page 70 You don t hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image Set Shutter Sound to On During dual recording video and photo the Shutter Sound is off When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the Shutter Sound is not available You don t hear the beep sound Set Beep Sound to On Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the Beep Sound is not available There is a time difference between the point where you press the Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press the Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a 10
74. e power saving mode activates page 28 The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the time zone screen appears at start up Select your geographical location and then set the date and time page 31 If you do not set the date and time the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder 27 Basic operation of the camcorder 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 With the LCD screen open 90 rotate it forwards towards the lens or backwards 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 and then fold it back to the body Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder 28 Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE DISPLAY ILJ BUTTON You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time as you press the MODE button Record mode sg gt Play mode 0 l Switching the information display mode e Each time the ope
75. ecovery is finished Don t power off and keep card inside The file was not created normally e Never turn off the power or eject the 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 Delete unnecessary files from the storage media Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete unneeded files Change to another card which has enough free space Set File No to Reset Format the storage media The number of photo files is full Cannot take a photo The number of photo files that can be stored is 9 999 Delete unnecessary files on the storage media Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete unneeded files Change to another card which has enough free space Set File No to Reset Format the storage media File number is full Cannot record video Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before formatting File number is full Cannot take a photo Check the lens cover Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record Lens cover is closed Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up important files before fo
76. educe energy consumption and battery drain With the Quick On STBY function On closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tab gt Quick On STBY 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return ke4 tab System setting e Off Closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder e 5 Min Closing the LCD screen starts the Quick On STBY T4 mode after a short period of time The camcorder stays in Quick On STBY mode for 5 minutes and then turns off unless you open the LCD screen or push a button We recommend turning off the camcorder after use to reduce energy consumption However as an alternative you can use the Quick On STBY function under most shooting conditions to reduce energy consumption effectively The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode The Quick On STBY mode is not available under the following conditions When the LCD screen is open When a video cable HDMI Audio Video cable or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder When you operate the buttons on the camcorder PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can use the PC software built into the camcorder Intelli studio by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder s USB cable You can download the video and photo images stored on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk and edit the videos a
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78. ental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE IN THE US 1 800 SAMSUNG PEE A Samsung Electronics America Inc 726 7864 9 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 2112 4 RoHS compliant RoHS l Compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products
79. er icon amp co appears in the center when focus adjustment reaches the end e The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you touch the K amp 4 or t tab e Sc lt Nearer subject gt lt Farther subject gt enes to set focus manually for Scenes containing several objects some close to the camcorder others farther away Scenes with a person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Scenes which contain very shiny or glossy surfaces such as that of a car Scenes with people or objects moving constantly or quickly such as athletic events or crowd scenes 59 60 Advanced recording l Using the touch point function Using the Touch Point function cone ponm O you can have the camcorder focus ay on a small section of the picture a ao D You get the camcorder to focus on a particular point by touching the desired point on the LCD screen D MENU To activate the touch point with a long touch You can activate touch point by lightly pressing a particular point on the LCD screen for about 2 seconds Fa e The Auto Focus AF setting is useful when you operate the zoom s 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 you can access auto focus by touching the AF AF tab on the screen You can return to manual focus by touc
80. f set the corresponding icon amp amp screen The following terms are used in this manual e Scene refers to the point where you press the Record Start Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably and have the same meaning Before reading this user manual 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 You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data rec
81. fficient free space Remove unnecessary files before proceeding page 101 e The copy function does not work if the battery charge is insufficient We recommend you use the AC adaptor to ensure the camera has continuous power when copying 2 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Copy 3 Touch the desired submenu item 4 The message that correpsponds to the selected option appears Touch Yes e The selected images are copied Remaining free space in the destination memory card Editing files DIVIDE You can divide a video into two and easily delete a section you no longer need As this function edits the original file make sure to back up the original before dividing it i e Insert a memory card page 34 f e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Select the Play k 4 tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play GiluD GSisp mode page 45 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Edit gt Divide 2 Touch the video you want to edit e The selected video is displayed as paused 3 Search for the point of division by touching the playback Gl oovan og control tabs ae eee e Playback control tabs gt ee hte btta gt a tad fehl 4 Touch the pause fua tab at the fo lt dt gt gt point of division and then touch the Cutting hme tab e A message appears asking for you
82. ful for filming in the following situations e Blooming flowers e A bird building a nest e Clouds rolling by in the sky q 0 25 00 20 00 q y 00 00 30 00 20 00 q oO oO Time lapse recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 through 5 60 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video your camcorder can save IS one second the interval you set defines how long the time lapse recording should be For example if you set the interval to 5 Sec total recording time should be set to at least 5 minute to record a minimum video length of 1 second 60 images Once the time lapse recording finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to the standby mode Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the time lapse recording Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording If a video recording fills up 1 8GB of storage memory a new recording file is automatically started at that point If the battery charge is exhausted during the time lapse recording the camcorder saves the recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After some time it displays a warning message then turns off automatically If memory runs out during a Time Lapse REC the camcorder switches to standby mode after saving what was recorded so far During
83. gle Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo twitter is a trademark of Twitter Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries ie D Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully FN WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury o CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product A WARNING g Prohibited action A Do not disassemble the product N Do not touch the product SZ Unplug from the power supply This precaution must be followed Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No oil Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60 C 140 F may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion 9 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
84. he HDMI cable not supplied connect the camcorder to your TV page 88 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tab gt HDMI TV Out OWAUIto 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return h4 tab e Auto The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded file Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV e 480p The recorded file is output in the 720x480p format Use this setting only when connecting to a standard analog TV which supports Standard Definition SD progressive scan through its the HDMI jacks System setting TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Setting tab gt TV Connect Guide leu iv v COMPOSITE 2 Touch the desired submenu item X e The TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items e Refer to the TV Connect Guide when you connect your camcorder to a TV 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return k4 tab lt To connect the Audio Video cable gt e HDMI Select HDMI when connecting the camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable e Composite Select Composite when connecting the camcorder to a TV with a Video Audio composite cable TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display OSD that appears on the TV screen when you have connected your
85. hina CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India lran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc FA You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures lt on the LCD screen anywhere in the world 113 114 Maintenance amp additional information GLOSSARY AF Auto Focus F No F Number A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder s sensor Camcorder shake Blur If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camcorder shake by raising the sensitivity using a faster shutter speed Alternately use a tripod the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS CMOS is an image sensor producing images approaching the quality of CCD charge coupled device sensors It consumes less power meaning a longer battery life on your camcorder Digital
86. hing the manual focusing tabs e Ifyou have enabled the Touch Point function you can reset the focus to Auto by touching the AF AF tab on the LCD screen Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Digital Effect Digital Effect 2 Touch the desired submenu item EJ Sa x1 oe 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return s43 tab Examples of 9 Digital Effect options Off Without any Digital Effect the image retains a normal natural look Sepia This mode gives the image an old time reddish brown look Art This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections Dazzle This mode changes the images brighter by raising Saturation Western 3 The mode change the image to faded and old film look Black amp White i This mode changes the image to black and white Negative This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image Ghost 8 This mode helps the image have afterimage effect like ghosts moving around Noir 3 This mode changes the images impressive by highlight contrast Advanced recording Fader Recording a video with Fade effect You can give your recording a professional look by using special Fade in effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade
87. ideo Duration Highlight playback time Less than 5 sec Full playback 5 to 30 sec Plays 5 seconds at random 30 sec to 5 min Plays 5 seconds of each 30 second section at random 5 min to 10 min Plays 11 seconds of each 2 minute section at random Over 10 min Plays 15 seconds of each 3 minute section at random UA e If you run the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display s Highlight plays random portions of all the files in the selected date set e Inthe Highlight play mode you can adjust the volume by touching the screen You can also cancel the playback Advanced playback Slide Show Option You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus Select the Play k J tab on the LCD screen to select the photo mode page 45 1 Touch the Menu meny tab gt amp siiae show option Slide Show Option A mava and touch the b bxs tab to E 2 Touch the desired submenu item ne i B g set the value you want 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return s3 tab e Interval Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select You can choose 1 sec or 3 sec e Music You can turn the internal background music on or off This camcorder has 7 default background melodies stored in the boot up flash memory When music is On starting a slide show starts the play back of the 7 melodies in shuffle mode
88. ils are displayed in the main window ti Contents Manager Folder 2010 01 04 2 2011 01 01 21 2011 01 02 12 2010 01 01 19 2010 01 06 12 2010 01 07 inis My Computer CH Hov_o385 00 07 QA Hov 0396 00 15 OM Hov 0397 00 09 M Hov 0398 00 02 Connected Device 5 a HMx H300 5 G a VIDEO EEJ 5AM_0046 JPG EEJ 5AM_0116 3PG EEJ sam_0117 PG E Sam_0118 3PG Save New File EA e f you install Intelli studio on your PC the program will launch more quickly To install the program select Tool gt Install Intelli studio on PC e If you install the full version of Intelli studio software you can use various functions Start the installation by clicking on Web Support gt Update Intelli studio gt Start Update e You can update the firmware of this product by selecting Web Support gt Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar e The camcorder s built in Intelli studio software is intended for home use It is not for precision or industrial productions For these applications we recommend an editing software designed for professional use Re eee Menu items Display files in the selected folder Switch to Photo edit mode Switch to Video edit mode Switch to Share mode Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View videos and photo
89. inneencewsuabiesdade 113 GIOSSIY a eee ae E E a mR 114 E ON a E 115 Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in H 264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP 1 Get ready STEP2 Record with your camcorder 1 Attach the battery to the camcorder page 22 e Align the battery with the indicator A on the battery compartment and then push the battery in the direction of the arrow Recording start stop button Mode indicator PHOTO button Zoom lever 2 Charge the battery fully page 23 e The battery is fully charged when the CHG charging indicator light turns green 3 Insert amemory card page 34 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H308 H304 H305 only page 33 MODE button LCD screen Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen 11 Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality 1 Open the LCD screen 2 Press the Recording start stop button 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button
90. iorate e To hide the screen indicators such as the counter etc on the screen of the connected monitor device set TV Display Off page 85 e To record the date time display it on the screen page 79 91 92 Printing Notos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE e e aaAE PRINTER Touch the decrease increase tab to set the number of copies to print You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a The number of copies is set PictBridge printer Sold separately using a USB cable i i Ij Insert the memory card page 34 To cancel the print setting e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only Touch the Return L tab on the LCD screen page 33 To stop printing after printing starts e Select the Play 3 tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play Teer Ga eal Cone cc E mode page 45 i e Ifthe camcorder fails to recognize the printer remove the USB cable le 1 Touch the Menu meng gt Setting i and then turn off the printer Set USB Connect to PictBridge tab gt USB Connect gt and then connect the USB cable again PictBridge e Use the supplied USB cable v A ff PEREO 2 Use a USB cable to connect your X camcorder to the printer 3 Turn your printer on e The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen 4 Touch the photos you want to print and then touch the Print fea
91. ity Due to increased microphone sensitivity the noise occurred by motor when the zoom is moving can be recorded ISO will be automatically adjusted when recording indoor or in a dark place At this time the video may occur noise or if you record the video in a very dark place you may not able to check it When recording at night we recommend you to use professional camcorders which have an infrared imaging system When executing HDIS on a tripod or on a fixing device the image may be shaken when fixing the camcorder on a tripod set HDIS off Even using the Continuous Recording function it can record videos maximum 1 8GB After resuming to recording videos from pause if the recorded file exceeds 1 8GB it will be automatically recorded to the next file When the camcorder powers off when recording the video will be saved in the storage media 39 Basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO I cs the Recording start stop O exo poring O utton GR ay RECORDING e The recording indicator Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video appears and recording starts pecoralng 2 While recording the video e Insert a memory card page 34 frame the scene you want to e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only photograph and then press the Bonm O page 33 PHOTO button BA e Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder Your camcorder tu
92. jacks e Video input may appear green depending on the TV If this occurs connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the green jack of the TV e When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one type of cable the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority HDMI gt Audio Video composite output e This camcorder comes with the TV Connect Guide menu function If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don t have your user s manual you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder s screen page 85 e lf your TV has one audio jack mono input connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the video jack the white plug to the audio jack and leave the red plug unconnected e When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio Video cable images recorded in high definition image quality 1080 60i or 89 720 60p are played back in standard definition image quality 90 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Appearance on Wide 16 9 TV O T4 e Adjust the volume to a moderate level If the volume is too high the video may include noise e f TV Display is set to Off the TV screen does not display the camcorder s OSD On Screen Display menus page 85 UDbING videos DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD HDD RE
93. lect page 37 53 54 Advanced recording Video Quality You can select the quality of the video to be recorded Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu enu tab gt Video Quality 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return k4 tab e Super Fine amp Records videos in super fine image quality e Fine 8 Records videos in fine image quality e Normal 3 Records videos in normal image quality i e The higher the resolution is the shorter the available recording time On the other hand the lower the resolution the longer the available recording time Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Photo Resolution a Was 9MP2944xd 656 2 Touch the desired submenu item 29 ep texntoen A os 1A 3 Photo Resolution 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt or Return k4 tab e 2944x1656 46M Records in the 2944x1656 resolution e 1920x1080 i Records in the 1920x1080 resolution T e The number of recordable images differs according to the photo lt resolution you select page 37 e Photos that are recorded on your camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support these photo sizes Advanced recording Photo Sha
94. nd photos using the internal PC software 1 Touch the Menu meny gt Setting 6 Pc Software E ME tab gt PC Software 2 Touch the desired submenu item TES 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return k4 tab e Off Disables the PC Software function e On The internal editing software starts when you connect the camcorder to a PC T4 e The PC Software function is not available under the following s conditions 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 page 84 e The PC Software is compatible with the Windows operating systems only 83 84 System setting USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the correct USB connection 1 Touch the Menu menu gt Setting tab gt USB Connect 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 8 or Return k4 tab e Mass Storage Connect to a PC to transfer videos or photos page 99 e PictBridge Connect to a PictBridge printer to print photos directly when using the PictBridge function page 92 Before connecting a USB cable check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function you want to use HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to Using t
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96. o playback The fg indicator appears The slide show starts from the current selected photo e To stop the slide show touch the Return k4 tab Q To star a slide show in the menu screen Touch the Menu meny tab gt Slide Show Start FZ e All photos are played back depending on the slide show options page 69 e f you select the thumbnail display by date L amp the camcorder plays back only photos taken on the corresponding date in the slide show e You can adjust the background music s volume level using the Volume s tab while playing back the slide show with music I Zooming during photo playback You can magnify a playback image Touch up down left right to select a 100 0014 the area to magnify 1 4 1a Touch the photo you want to magnify e The camcorder displays the selected photo on the full screen Adjust the magnification with the Zoom W T lever e Magnification starts from the center of the photo e You can zoom in from x1 1 to x8 0 Touch the up down left lt right tab to view the area you want on the magnified photo To cancel touch the Return k4 tab F e Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified e While the playback zoom is in use other images cannot be selected
97. om lever to W Wide slowly and adjust the distance to the subject e When using the zoom to telephoto in the Tele Macro mode the minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject is 50 cm recording stops and an error message appears e When Cont Shot is On the camcorder fixes the photo resolution at 1920x1080 Advanced recording Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 ls Touch the Menu menu tab gt Wind Cut Wind Gut a SS Oi Touch the desired submenu item To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return ke4 tab Off Disables the function On Reduces wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low frequency sound with the wind noise Digital Zoom The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the optical zoom Digital zoom can electronically magnify an image created by the optical lens up to 300 times Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt Digital Zoom 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit lt or Return ke4 tab STBY 000000 ROTM 9909 4 ER Ae s The right side of the bar shows the
98. onnection procedure again Switch USB connect function to PictBridge Fail USB Connecting A problem occurred when Check the USB cable Change USB connecting the camcorder via Try the connection procedure again Connect USB to a PC Switch USB connect function to Mass Storage There is a problem with an ink Check the ink cartridge Ink Error cartridge Put a new ink cartridge into the printer Paper Error There is a problem with the paper Check the paper in the printer If there is no paper insert paper File Error There is a problem with the file Your camcorder does not support this file format Try another file recorded on your camcorder Printer Error There is a problem with the printer Turn the printer s power off and on Contact the printer manufacturer s service center Print Error A problem occurred during printing Do not remove the camcorder s power source or eject the memory card during printing 105 106 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Power The camcorder does not turn on The battery may not be installed in your camcorder Insert the battery into the camcorder The inserted battery may be discharged Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one If you use the AC power adaptor make sure
99. ooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons Check the information and take corrective action Battery e Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power Low Battery The battery is almost discharged adaptor e Check whether the battery is authentic If not change to an Check authenticity g The battery cannot pass authentic Samsung battery of the battery authenticity check e We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this Storage media camcorder Internal Memory Full There is not enough space to record in the internal memory Delete unnecessary files in the internal memory Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files Use amemory card There is no memory card inserted Insert card TA in the memory card slot e Insert a memory card e Delete unnecessary files from the memory card There is not enough space to e Back up files to a PC or another storage media and then Card Full delete unneeded files record on the memory card Replace the memory card with another card that has enough free space 101 102 Troubleshooting Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock Release the write prote
100. or internal Return tab s and the return tab appear briefly on the memory HMX H303 screen H304 H305 only aes They reappear when you touch the P ral ars ara ere ay related function ta screen anywhere ie b remaining SS md Can Oo skip search pause e For warning indicators and messages charge level playback slow playback see pages 101 105 All Play Option menu Menu tab 100 _0001 File name file number FUL Video Quality E Video Resolution Ca Protect JANIMPOM 12 00 AM Date Time 19 20 Getting to know the camcorder e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in photo play G3 mode only e Select the Play 3 tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play G3 mode page 45 Photo play mode m 140 1000001 Ca JANNO1 2011 12 00 AM Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen E w Photo play mode Volume tab when activating slide show Slide show Playback gt m AX Zoom X1 1 X8 0 Return tab 100_0001 File name file number Photo Image counter Previous image Next current image total a gt uw number of recorded image tab images Sedo media Slide show start tab a Memory card or internal memory HMX H303 H304 H305 only menu Menu tab Battery info Osm Erase protection Photo resolution JANON 12 00 AM Date Time Getting startec ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so tha
101. orded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand For Open Source licences information refer to the Opensource H300 pdf in the provided CD ROM Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core Core 2 Duo and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries AMD and Athlon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries YouTube is a trademark of Goo
102. order When the camcorder is playing a video file system setting SETTING MENU ITEMS e Refer to page 50 for setting menus e For item operation details go to the page number listed in the table under Page Storage Typey internal Memory 76 Storage fom 76 Ca nfo 76 Fle Series 77 TimeZone Home 77 DateTime Set AN 01 2011 12 00 AM Summer Time Off 78 ate Type JAN 01 2011 78 Time Typo 12 Hr 78 Date Time Display ooo Of 79 to LODO On 79 Beeson On 80 Shutter Sound On 81 Auto Power OH 5 Min 81 Quick ON STBY Off 82 PC Software On 82 USBGonnett Mass Storage 83 HMW Auto 84 TV Gonnect Guide 84 TV Displcy On 85 Format 85 faut St 86 e English 86 Domo On 87 On 87 Ll Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice The time type may change depending on the language you selected Items marked with are available only with HMX H303 H304 H305 models Items marked with are available only with HMX H300 H320 models 76 System setting Storage Type HMX H303 H304 H305 only You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card Select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback page 33 Storage Info HMX H303 H304 H305 only This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media such as used and available memory space etc Insert a memory card in the
103. original files before combining them p4 e You cannot combine files that are protected a Cancel the ee ere ere a ae Storage Meday e The Combine function is not available under the following conditions e Select the Play 3 tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play CHH iisp mode page 45 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Edit gt Combine LATE Comoe 7 1A 2 Touch the video thumbnails of the videos you want to combine in the order you want them combined e The L indicator and the order number appear on the selected videos Touching the video thumbnail toggles a video between being selected L or not selected e The L indicator does not appear if the video files have different resolutions 3 Touch the fokd tab e A message appears asking for your confirmation 4 Touch Yes e The camcorder combines the video files you selected in the order you designated and then stores the combined videos as a Single video file If the Videos are in different resolution formats For example videos recorded at Video Resolution 1080 60i and Video Resolution 720 60p cannot be combined If the file size of the combined videos exceeds 1 8 GB One or both video files are recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode If the remaining memory space on your memory card is less than 15MB If a video s file format is not supported by the camc
104. oss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction About the storage media RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the camcorder can take by card memory size and resolution Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos Recording time available for video in minutes Quality Internal memory Storage media Capacity 8GB 16GB 32GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 61 125 253 8 15 30 61 125 253 74 152 307 9 18 36 74 152 307 94 193 390 12 23 46 94 193 390 86 177 357 14 21 42 86 177 357 115 235 475 14 28 57 115 235 475 171 351 708 21 42 84 171 351 708 254 521 1051 32 63 126 254 521 1051 336 688 1387 42 83 166 336 688 1387 494 1011 2039 62 123 244 494 1011 2039 Unit Approximate minutes of recording l Recordable number of photos Internal memory Storage media Capacity Resolution ae 8GB 16GB 32GB 8GB 16GB 32GB a a 9999 9999 656 1251 2482 5014 9999 9999 1920x1080 9999 9999 1173 2346 4654 9402 9999 9999 Unit Approximate number of images 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory Actual recording time
105. ot turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while the camcorder is accessing the memory card Doing so may damage the memory card or the data in the memory card Videos are compressed in the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC format Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For the on screen information display see pages 101 105 For approximate recording time see page 37 Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on the front of the camcorder Make sure that the microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to see if there are any problems with the audio or video recording For various functions available during recording see pages 53 69 If the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is interrupted the camcorder switches to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled In the record 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 The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image the camcorder is recording Under some low light conditions that may be encountered the video motion may not be fluid as under normal light conditions The noise from around area may be recorded if you record video in a quiet environmental place because of increased microphone sensitiv
106. our PC and then play it back Troubleshooting Overall operations The date and time are incorrect e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged page 23 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Because of the following settings SCENE Aperture Manual Shutter Manual Aperture Manual Shutter Manual SCENE Shutter Manual Aperture Manual SCENE Two functions cannot be used at the same time Video Resolution Video Quality Time Lapse REC Fader Photo Resolution Cont Shot e You cannot select grayed menu items in the current recording playback mode e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The list shown above shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items e Menu cannot be used in Smart Auto mode e The following functions cannot be used during video recording Video Resolution Video Quality Photo Resolution Photo Sharpness Fader Cont Shot Digital Zoom Self Timer e The following functions are automatically set to Off or Auto mode in the Smart Auto mode SCENE Shutter Digital Effect Tele Macro etc e n the Smart Auto mode your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder
107. our camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery is attached e If you have not used the camcorder for about 2 weeks and you 2 Select your local area on the map by touching the left k lt or right gt tab on the LCD screen and then press the 0K tab A screen Year have not connected the AC power or the battery to it the internal The Se oree E o 2 battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the internal battery appeals mo by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 oj am amp hours 3 Touch the date and time information and then change the Turning the date and time display on off setting values by using the up e To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu k or down bxd tabs and change the Date Time Display mode page 79 Simple setting of the clock by time difference 4 Make sure the clock is correctly Defianriome Set P 9 7 set and then touch the fok tab e You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time Set JANI POH 4220940 difference when using your camcorder abroad Select Time Zone e The message Date Time Set on the menu then set the time difference page 77 appears 31 32 First time settings SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that displayed on the LCD screen The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off 1 Tou
108. out at With Fader set to In press the Recording start stop button The the end of a sequence recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound fade in 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Fader Fade out With Fader set to Out press the Recording start stop button 2 Touch the desired submenu item to stop recording The image and sound fade out the screen goes 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit black and then the recording stops J or Return ke4 tab Fade in out w in LOU With Fader set to In Out press the Recording start stop button The recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound fade in To stop recording press the Recording start stop button The image and sound fade out the screen goes black and then the recording stops ee Fade In Approx 3 seconds Off Disables the function In As soon as you start recording the recording fades in Out I When the recording is done it fades out In Out A When you start or stop recording the recording fades in or fades out accordingly Fade Out Approx 3 seconds SSSSSEES The camcorder automatically turns the Fader function off after it has been used once You must reset it each time you want to use it 61 Advanced recording Tele Macro Cont Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid succession to give you more
109. play the menu and messages page 32 Deutsch OS 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 menu gt Setting tab gt Demo 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit amp or Return k4 tab e Off Disable the Demo function e On Enables the Demo function Q Using the Demo function You can easily operate demo function touching Menu menu tab for 5 seconds The Demo mode is canceled in the following cases lf the LCD screen is touched lf you press any button Recording start stop Anti shake OIS Display ILJI SMART AUTO MODE PHOTO etc However the camcorder enters the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation If you don t want the Demo function to start set Demo to Off The Demo function does not operate in the following case lf you set Auto Power Off to 5 Min and you are using the battery to power the camcorder the Auto Power Off function turns the camcorder off before Demo can run Anynet HDMI CEC This camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that lets you control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV remote control 1 Touch the Menu mend gt Setting tab
110. ports capacities above 2GB e SDHC cards cannot be used with current SD enabled host devices Common cautions for memory cards e Damaged data may not be recoverable We recommend you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC e Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss e f you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file 35 36 About the storage media Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss We cannot guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices When you format a card be sure to format the memory card using this camcorder You must format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize and cards with data saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder Note that formatting 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 Do not bend drop or subject the card to strong impacts Do not place foreign substances on the memo
111. ptor Otherwise you can damage the storage media or data e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder e Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use tt such as between a wall and a piece of furniture A e Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire e You can use the AC power adaptor around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor e The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the battery e The battery is charged over 95 after about 2 hours and the indicator color changes to green It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes for the battery to charge 100 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF Power button 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 LY The camcorder operates the self diagnosis function when powered on If a warning message appears refer to warning indicators and messages pages 101 105 and take corrective actions If you close the LCD screen when the power is on th
112. r 7 P PE 2 Touch the desired submenu item eee T4 e When you specify Aperture Manual the SCENE mode is a cancelled Super C Nite is set to Off and Shutter is set to 3 Auto automatically To exit the menu touch the Exit e lf the aperture is set to manual the aperture value changes B or Return atam tab depending on the zoom level you change Submenu items e Auto The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value Manual m Touch the decrease k or increase gt tab to adjust the setting values You can choose from the following settings 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 A e The image may not seem smooth when you set a high shutter speed e When recording at a shutter soeed of 1 1000 or lower make sure the sun is not shining directly into the lens As the shutter speed gets slower the camcorder can be harmed by too much light e When you specify Shutter Manual the SCENE mode is cancelled Super C Nite is set to Off and Aperture is set to Auto automatically e Even if the shutter speed is set to 1 10000 the camcorder supports only up to 1 2000 while recording photos 58 Advanced recording EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your videos and photos may be too bright or dark Using the EV function you can manually adjust video and photo image brightness M Sele
113. r confirmation _ k ST 5 Touch Yes e The video you selected is divided into two video clips e The second clip of the divided video is displayed as the last thumbnail e After the division you can partially delete an unnecessary section or combine it with other videos Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes You cannot divide files that are protected a Cancel the protect function first page 71 The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approximately 2 seconds The Divide function is not available under the following conditions If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds If you try to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end If the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode If the remaining memory space on your memory card is less than 15MB When the number of files on the card reaches 9999 You cannot divide photos 73 74 Editing files COM BIN E VAN Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the memory card Doing so may damage the storage You can combine two different videos As this function edits the media or data original files make sure to back up the
114. r to the camcorder properly and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet Using the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly and then connect the other end to a USB port of a PC VAN Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder T4 e When charging if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adaptor will override the USB You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery charging may take longer 23 Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE Battery level display You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery To check the charging state 00 00 00 porin I m oww ai ER Ah s m SEIS ON State Message Indicator Fully charged 25 50 used 50 75 used 75 95 used 95 98 used The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the battery as soon as possible Si EBBEE Charging Low Orange The device will be forced to turn off after
115. r when deleting Editing files PROTECT You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection e Insert a memory card page 34 e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Touch the Play G3 tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode page 45 1 Touch the HD Cup SD Hsn or Pho tab e Videos or photos appear as thumbnails 2 Touch the Menu meny tab gt Protect gt touch the desired submenu item ch Protect e f you touch Select Files you will see image thumbnails Go to Step 3 e lf you touch All Files you will see the message that corresponds to that option Go to Step 4 3 Touch the files you want to protect After you have selected all the files you want to protect touch the a tab Go to Step 4 e See Submenu items below for additional details 4 Touch Yes e lf you selected All On the c indicator appears on all files e lf you selected All Off the indicator disappears from all protected files e lf you selected Select Files the indicator appears on the files you selected for protection and disappears from the files you removed protection from e Select Files Protects individual images Touch the images to protect from erasure The e indi
116. ration mode changes the respective mode indicator lights turn on Press the Displa button e Touching the Play h j tab in the record mode switches the play i operation mode to the play mode The full and minimum display modes alternate Minimum display mode 2 Record mode anood o poruy C M To record videos or photos e Play mode To play videos or photos or edit them MODE button Mode indicators D MeNU This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes o You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without 4 having to change modes Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions e The Display button does not work when the menu screen is being displayed 29 Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE TOUCH PANEL Slightly touch items with your finger to select them or to execute vv functions STBY 00 00 00 rommin G m NG iN MENU The touch panel lets you playback and record with a simple touch of your finger Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen then touch the items displayed on the screen Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen e lf you leave a film attached to the LCD screen for a long time strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction
117. record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Time Lapse REC gt On e The menu screen appears 2 Touch the desired items Interval Rec Limit and then touch the up 44 or down v4 tab to set the values 3 Touch the e tab to finish the setting 4 To exit the menu touch the Exit 89 or Return k4 tab 5 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button e The Time Lapse REC starts e Time Lapse REC only supports the HD 720 60P resolution and Super Fine quality Time Lapse REG a v BR Offi Gece A 1A Interval i s REC Time Ihir 12Min MD 720IG0P SF O 00 00 00 orn m Ce 1See24Hr Tims Lapse Recording s Advanced recording KY e fa e Off Disables Time Lapse REC e On fe Interval Sec Image of the subject is captured at a set interval Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in the storage media 0 5 gt 1 gt 3 gt 5 seconds l Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media a video clip of Time Lapse REC D ad The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a 2 time lapse video Time Lapse Recording is use
118. rface around the LCD screen may heat up If you leave the power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot When using the camcorder in cold conditions an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen e An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0 01 However a black or bright spot red blue white may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center These spots which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images Q When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder and on the reflection lens If there is dew on or in your camcorder it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on e Exactly when does dew condensation occur When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location or when you move it to a hot area suddenly Examples You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A C was
119. rmatting Open the lens cover 103 104 Troubleshooting Playback Read Error A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data from the storage media e Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device Corrupted file Editing videos Cannot select different resolution e Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing i Ti Me CANNOT DE FERA up important files to a PC or another storage device E owe ene e You cannot combine files that have different resolutions have different resolutions Not enough free space in Card You cannot edit due to insufficient e Edit after deleting unnecessary files space on memory card Select 2 files for combine e Combine two files first and then combine the resulting file Only two files can be combined with an additional file Note that you cannot combine files if the total size of the combined files exceeds 1 8GB Total file size is over than 1 8GB The files whose total size is likely e Perform a divide or partial delete function first to delete to exceed 1 8GB cannot be unnecessary parts of the files and then perform the combine combined function Troubleshooting Fail Printer Connecting Change USB Connect A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer Check the USB cable Try the c
120. rmatting process stops before the card is completely formatted e lf the storage media becomes corrupted format it again T4 e Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure C to format the storage media on this camcorder e You cannot format a memory card with the protection tab set to lock page 35 e lf there is no storage media inserted you cannot select the Format function and its name will be dimmed on the menu e Formatting completely deletes all files and options on a memory card including protected files By deleting all files and options formatting typically corrects problems enabling stable read write speeds and operation e Run memory card format by touching Format HMX H300 H320 only Default Set You can restore all menu settings to their factory default settings 1 Touch the Menu menu gt tab gt Default Set e A message appears asking for your confirmation Setting pa remmer bal vom gt als Format 2 Touch Yes if you want all the settings returned to the default e The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to their defaults DUE Sa 3 Set the date and time again page 31 E e Do not turn off the power while using this function s e initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images Language You can select a language in which to dis
121. rns e The camcorder has recorded W on automatically when you open the LCD screen e Set the Lens open close switch to open page 16 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 the photo image without a shutter sound and then it is available to record the next image after about six seconds e Video keeps recording even while you take photos 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again T4 e You cannot capture photos under the following conditions During a time lapse recording During paused when recording e Photos are captured in 1920x1080 resolution regardless of the resolution of the video recording e When the HDMI cable is connected to the camcorder you cannot capture a photo while recording a video e lf you capture a picture within 10 seconds after starting video recording the picture may not be saved because of extended saving time Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media Set the desired resolution before recording page 54 M e Insert a memory card page 34 e Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 e Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen e Set the Lens open close switch to open page 16 e Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 aS be Select a
122. rpness This function lets you create more sharper or softer image by processing the captured image when you take a photo Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt Photo Sharpness 2 Touch the desired submenu item 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit 6 lt or Return p3 tab e Soft Smooths the edges of photo images Makes image softer e Normal J The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing e Sharp Sharpens the edges in photo images further White Balance This camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject You can record in natural colors depending on the subject and lighting conditions Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 1 Touch the Menu men tab gt White Balance White Balance 2 Touch the desired submenu item oan 2 Coucy 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return s24 tab ets Aluorescamt QA e Auto Controls the white balance automatically in response to lighting conditions Daylight 3 For recording outdoors in clear natural light Cloudy lt 3 For recording in the shade or cloudy weather Fluorescent For recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten 4 For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights Custom WB iQ Lets you adjust the white balance manually to match the light
123. rting or ejecting the memory card turn the camcorder off tab until Storage Type appears 1 3 Touch Storage Type then touch the desired storage media gt e Internal Memory amp NJ When using the internal memory e Card d When using the memory card SD or SDHC card Do not format the internal memory or any memory card you intend to use in the camcorder on a PC When you insert a memory card the storage media setup screen appears Touch Yes if you want to use a memory card or No if not Do not remove the power battery or AC power adaptor when accessing storage media to record playback format delete etc The storage media and its data may be damaged Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder The memory card and its data may be damaged 34 About the storage media INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Open the memory card cover Open the memory card cover 3 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up Gently push the memory card to eject it eo E Close the memory card cover 4 Close the memory card cover e To avoid data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing
124. ry card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card Do not use a damaged memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards to choose from The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system e SLC Single Level Cell system faster write speed enabled e MLC Multi Level Cell system only lower write speed is supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed Using a lower write soeed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing You may even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record at a lower resolution If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set page 53 The higher the video resolution and quality the more memory the camcorder uses Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse including loss caused by any PC virus e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data l
125. s too bright flickers or changes color e This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium or mercury lamp Cancel SCENE to avoid or minimize this phenomenon page 53 MADE S COO DRANGE IR Jy The white balance is incorrect Set the proper White Balance page 55 not natural A subject passing e This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device quickly through the CMOS sensor reads out video signals a subject passing through a frame rapidly may appear to bend frame appears distorted depending on the recording conditions Troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Explanation Solution e Image files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder e Check memory card compatibility page 35 Playback play pause function does not work Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size This is not an error Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Playback on other devices TV etc Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure Explanation Solution You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from the connected device e Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack The image appears distorted on a TV e This phenomenon is
126. s may differ depending on the recording conditions and the 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 1 8GB a new video file is created automatically The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9999 respectively The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings Items marked with are available only with HMX H303 H304 H305 models 37 38 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD image resolutions Set the resolution you want before recording page 53 Insert a memory card page 34 Set the appropriate storage media HMX H303 H304 H305 only page 33 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen Set the Lens open close switch to open page 16 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button page 29 Select a subject to record button To stop recording press the Touch the Quick View CO icon to e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording e Use the Zoom lever to adjust the size of the subject
127. s of the selected folder on your computer Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device View files as thumbnails or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders stored on your computer Move to the previous or next folder eeroePgeseoqoeqoeeegeed 686 8 6 Print files view files on a map store files in Contents Manager or register faces Using with a Windows computer Step 3 Playing back videos or photos Step 4 Editing videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1 With Intelli studio click the desired folder to display your recordings e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen depending on the folder you selected 2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play e You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file e f you click a video thumbnail once the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease 3 After you select the video or photo you want double click to play back e Playback starts and the controls appear HDV_0396 MP4 RZ Intelli studio supports the following file formats s Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF You can edit the videos or photos in various
128. settings based on a detected type of scene Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode To set or adjust functions on your own release the Smart Auto mode first 111 Maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Cautions when storing e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery and AC power adaptor Remove the memory card Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery 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 exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate To clean the LCD screen Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the screen To clean the lens Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Mold may form if the lens is left dirty lf the lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour To prolong its service life do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena They are not malfunctions When you use the camcorder the su
129. source or situation Understanding White Balance The White Balance WB process removes unrealistic color casts so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other colors look natural Proper white balance has to take into account the color temperature of a light source which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light 55 56 Advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1 Touch the Menu menu tab gt lt a White Balance Custom WB White Bal The amp Set White Balance indicator appears 212 2 Fill the screen with a white subject and then touch the fok tab e The camcorder stores the white balance setting 3 To exit the menu touch the Exit or Return k4 tab e The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record FZ e When setting the white balance manually the subject must be white z otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value e The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again e During normal outdoor recording setting White Balance to Auto may provide better results e Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise white balance setting page 63 e Reset the white balance if light conditions change Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture lens opening automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions You
130. subject to record e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording e Use the Zoom lever to adjust the size of the subject page 43 Frame the subject in the LCD screen and then half press the PHOTO button e When the subject is in focus indicator appears green If it appears red readjust the focus Fully press the PHOTO button e The shutter sound is heard when Shutter Sound On is set Touch the Quick View 0 icon to view the most recently recorded photo e To return to the standby mode touch the Return k 4 tab STEY 00 00 00 pormi C ow 4i ER fied W D MENU Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data e The recordable number of photos varies depending on the recording conditions and the photo resolution page 37 e The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data If focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 59 For the on screen display information see pages 101 105 For various functions available during recording see pages 53 69 Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
131. t the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb T4 If you make the grip belt too tight and use excessive force to insert your hand the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged 21 Getting started USING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder J Attaching the battery Detaching the battery Align the battery with the indicator A on the battery compartment Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery and then push the battery in the direction of the arrow Gently slide Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure e Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there is a danger C of overheating fire or explosion e Detach the battery from the camcorder with care to prevent it from falling Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable M e Insert the battery into the camcorder page 22 e To charge use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable To charge the battery Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable e The charging CHG indicator lights up and charging starts After the battery is fully charged the charging CHG indicator turns green Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adapto
132. tab e The corresponding message appears 5 Touch Yes Printing photos To set the date time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode touch the Menu meny tab e The print options appear on the screen 2 Touch Date Time 3 Touch the desired submenu item 4 To exit the menu touch the Exit J or Return ke4 tab e The printer prints the selected date and time on the photos 100 0014 Ol ee Dera itine A z Lv 1H VE DateTime Bless fC om 4 it L12070 Data amp Wine T4 The date time imprint option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer You cannot setup the Date Time menu if the printer does not support this option PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association an image transfer standard developed by Canon Fuji HP Olympus Seiko Epson and Sony Use the AC power adaptor to power your camcorder during PictBridge direct printing Turning the camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media You cannot print video images You cannot print photos recorded on other devices Various printing options are available depending on the printer Refer to the printer s user manual for details 93 94 Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER
133. ted in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with iii them might be fatal Important safety instructions 23 24 25 26 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust onl
134. tings required before using a function PRECAUTIONS Warning e When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder connect the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery you can cause an explosion Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type If you plug the AC adaptor into a 240V AC outlet be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting This User Manual covers HMX H300 HMX H303 HMX H304 HMX H305 HMX H320 models e llustrations of model HMX H300 are used in this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice e In this user manual the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a Submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item Ex Submenu item of Video Quality page 54 Super Fine Eg I
135. ve material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 1 year Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incid
136. ways with various functions Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit 2 Click Movie Edit or Photo Edit according to the selected file on the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears in the editing window 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions eal 4D m ib 1 97 Using with a Windows computer Step 5 Sharing the videos photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share 2 Click Share on the Intelli studio browser e The selected file appears in the sharing window E Al O A A Upload History Upload List B 2010 01 04 HDV_0063 00 02 Select a site for uploading Site Management facebook 3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube twitter Flickr Facebook Picasa Email or another web site you want to use for your site management 98 Click Upload to start uploading e A pop up window appears asking for your ID and password Upload History E Remember ID Auto Login g
137. y those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 27 28 29 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used Important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE Hg LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING
138. ydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not place the camcorder with the Do not wipe the camcorder body with open LCD screen down could peel off or the surface could deteriorate benzene or thinner The exterior coating Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to fail to operate normally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder Safety information C CAUTION Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings Do not use the camcorder near TV or Do not use the camcorder near strong Use Samsung approved accessories radio This could cause noise on the TV radio waves or magnetism such as only Using products from other screen or to radio broadcasts speakers and a large motor Noise manufacturers may cause overheating could enter video or audio that are being fire explosion
139. zed service center e A memory card is not included See page 35 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder e Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick 15 start guide Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front amp Left Internal microphone Lens Lens open close switch TFT LCD screen Touch screen Power button Display button MODE button Anti shake OIS button SMART button AV Audio Video jack USB jack HDMI jack es JS C J lS e fle g fled ed G Ie Jack cover HDMI USB AV During a recording be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens Getting to know the camcorder Right Top amp Bottom Mode indicator amp Record mode Video Photo e Play mode 2 PHOTO button 3 Zoom W T lever 4 Internal speaker 5 Charging CHG indicator 6 Jack cover DC IN G DC IN jack 8 Recording start stop button 9 Grip belt Memory card slot Memory card cover Grip belt hook Tripod receptacle S G Battery release switch 17 Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you ve selected Different indicators appear depending on the setting values e This On Screen

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