User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Memory Card: A Class 6 SDHC card or above.
Important safety instructions CAUTION 4 Follow all instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 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. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Important safety instructions 21. 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. 22.
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 TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.
Before reading this user manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon Meaning There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.
Before reading this user manual Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. • You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not disassemble the product. This precaution must be followed. Unplug from the power supply.
Safety information ng ani cle d flui Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.
Safety information CAUTION Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor, or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.
Safety information Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms. Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the surface could deteriorate. Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it.
Contents Quick start guide ........................................... 10 Basic playback .............................................. 41 Getting to know the camcorder ...................... 14 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE ........................................... 41 PLAYING VIDEOS ....................................................................... 42 VIEWING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 45 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ........................
Contents Other settings................................................ 63 Video Resolution.......................................................................... 63 Photo Resolution ......................................................................... 63 OIS Duo ...................................................................................... 64 Tele Macro .................................................................................. 64 Digital Zoom .........................................
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 1 10 Insert the battery to the camcorder. ¬page 21 • Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure.
Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology give you the clearest video quality. Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 1 Open the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Select the video recording mode by touching the Video recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Select the photo recording mode by touching the Photo recording mode ( ) tab. 9999 STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 3 Press the Recording start/stop button.
Quick start guide STEP3: Play back videos or photos STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of the internal Intelli-studio program on your Windows computer. You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1 Touch the Playback ( mode.
Quick start guide 2 The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the Intelli-studio program. • You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date, etc. Contents Manager Intelli-studio runs automatically after you connect your camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set “PC Software: ON” in the Settings menu. ¬page 70 Saved files into your PC STEP5: Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos.
Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Checking your accessories Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.
Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left 3 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 Lens 2 Internal microphone 3 Charging indicator 4 Home ( 5 LCD screen (Touch screen) 6 Internal speaker 7 Jack cover (AV/HDMI/USB) 8 AV (Audio/Video) jack 9 HDMI jack 10 USB jack ) button Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
Getting to know the camcorder Rear/Right/Bottom 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 6 7 16 8 9 1 Lens open/close switch 2 Grip belt 3 DC IN jack 4 Jack cover (DC IN) 5 Zoom dial 6 Recording start/stop button 7 Battery slot 8 Memory card slot 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Battery release switch 11 Tripod receptacle
Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only. • Select the video recording mode.
Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. • Select the photo recording mode.
Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. • Select the video playback mode.
Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. • Select the photo playback mode. ¬page 41 Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning Video thumbnail view tab Photo recording mode tab Photo thumbnail view tab Erase protection Delete tab Photo playback mode: Single view 1/12 Top of the LCD screen 100_0001 Indicator X1.
Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY Battery release switch To insert the battery To eject the battery 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks. • Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure. 2 Slide the Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure and pull out the battery.
Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. • Insert the battery into the camcorder. ¬page 21 • To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. • The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green.
Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
Getting started Available running time for the battery About the battery Battery type BP125A Charging time Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min. Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min. Video resolution Full HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 105 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min. • Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.
Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF Home ( ) button • The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when you turn it on. ¬pages 93~97 • If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. ¬page 76 • The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open.
Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE TOUCH SCREEN You can easily switch the operating mode by touching the tabs on the LCD screen. The touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen. Switching to the recording mode In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) or Photo recording mode ( ) tab.
Basic operation of the camcorder Drag Drag the touch screen to up, down, left, or right to select the desired items or files. Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Each time you touch the LCD screen, the full and minimum display modes alternate. Full display mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Minimum display mode STBY • Do not place any protective film on the LCD screen.
Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 4 Touch the time ( ) tab, and then set the time by touching the corresponding item or dragging it to up or down. Date / Time Set Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time. 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • The time zone (“Home”) screen appears based on Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time).
Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 3 You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. Touch the desired language. • Drag the LCD screen to up or down until the desired language appears. >> Language English ⦽ǎᨕ Français Deutsch 4 1 2 Press the Home ( ) button touch “Settings” “General”. • Drag the LCD screen to up or down until “General” appears. Touch “Language”.
Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal portion of the card is facing down and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it.
Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards Usable memory card (1GB~32GB) Protection tab Protection tab • This camcorder can be used with SD and SDHC cards. We recommend you use an SDHC card. SD cards up to 2GB are supported by this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB. • MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
Getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card • We recommend that you power off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. • Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons.
Getting ready to start recording Recordable number of photos 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 Storage media (Capacity) Storage media (Capacity) Resolution 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 4.
Getting ready to start recording USING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. Switch grip (Either handed grip) The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand. If you want to use this function, set “Switch Grip” to “ON” in the Settings menu.
Getting ready to start recording ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. When you reverse and close the LCD screen by rotating it to 180° towards the lens, the camcorder switches to the playback mode automatically. Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder. Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth. 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger. • The screen opens up to 90°.
Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS 2 This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. ¬page 63 Press the Recording start/stop button. • The recording ( ) indicator appears and recording starts. 00:00:00 [253Min] • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video recording mode. ¬page 26 • Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch.
Basic recording • If the 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 operation because of memory card error. • Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media. • Videos are compressed in the H.
Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 63 2 Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen, and press the Recording start/stop button. • The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the photo recording mode. ¬page 26 • Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch.
Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) Appears when recording at night. (Night) Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting. (Backlight) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. 1 Appears when recording people. (Portrait) Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White) Press the Home ( ) button touch “Smart Auto”.
Basic recording ZOOMING T: Telephoto This camcorder allows you to record using optical X10 zoom and digital zoom by rotating the Zoom dial or touching the Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen. T: Recording enlarged image (telephoto) W: Recording wide area (wide-angle) STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] To zoom in Rotate the Zoom dial towards T (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom ( ) tab, and then touch the Telephoto ( ) tab. • The distant subject is gradually magnified.
Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch to the playback mode by selecting “Album” on the Home menu. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Playback ( ) tab on the LCD screen. • The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. • The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode that was last used.
Basic playback PLAYING VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find and play your desired video directly. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode. ¬page 41 1 Find videos in various ways Drag the thumbnails to up or down on the LCD screen to search the thumbnails you want. Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. • The camcorder plays the video you selected.
Basic playback Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo 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 back 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 playback options during the video playback.
Basic playback Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback. ( ) tab to stop playback and return • Touch the Thumbnail view ( to the thumbnail. 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 Skip playback Touch the Reverse skip ( ) / Forward skip ( ) tab during playback. • Touching the Forward skip ( ) tab plays the next video. ) plays the beginning of the scene.
Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS Find photos in various ways You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the photo playback mode. ¬page 41 1 Drag the thumbnails to up or down on the LCD screen to search the thumbnails you want. Touch the thumbnail of the desired photo. • The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. Drag the image to left or right on the LCD screen to go to the previous or next file.
Basic playback Viewing a slide show Zooming during photo playback You can view a photo slide show with background music. You can magnify a playback image. 1 1 Touch the desired photo. • The selected photo appears on the full screen. 2 Adjust the magnification with the Zoom dial. • Magnification starts from the center of the photo. • You can zoom in from X1.1 to X8.0. 3 Drag the LCD screen to up/down/left/right to view the area you want on the magnified photo.
Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS With Home menu, you can use various functions and change their settings according to your preference. The camcorder offers five categories as Home menu and each category has submenu items. 3 Select the desired item, and then adjust the setting values you want. • The White Balance function of “Manual” is used here as an example. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] White Balance : Auto Categories Functions Switches to Smart Auto mode.
Using the menu items MENU ITEMS • The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. • For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Using the menu items Settings menu items Items Shooting Playback Display Connectivity Default value Page Video Resolution Full HD 1080/60i 63 Photo Resolution 4.9M 2944X1656 OIS Duo OFF Items Default value Page Card Info - 72 63 File No.
Advanced recordings White Balance Understanding White Balance White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white are rendered white in your image. 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. The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source.
Advanced recordings EV (Exposure Value) Back Light Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Manual” p ) tab. touch the EV ( 2 Touch the decrease ( setting values.
Advanced recordings Self Timer Super C.Nite When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can take photos of yourself. Use to get better images of slowly moving subjects or subjects in dark places. When you turn the Super C.Nite function on, the camcorder adjusts the shutter speed so that the images are brighter without compromising color. Select the photo recording mode. ¬page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Manual” p ) tab.
Advanced recordings Cont. Shot Focus The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid. 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. Select the photo recording mode. ¬page 26 Select the video recording mode. ¬page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Manual” p ) tab. touch the Cont. Shot ( 2 Touch the desired submenu item.
Special effects for recordings Fader Recording a video with Fade effect You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Fade In (Approx.3 seconds) Select the video recording mode. ¬page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) tab. Fader ( 2 Touch the desired submenu item. ) button p touch “Art Film” p touch the STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Fader : Off Fade Out (Approx.
Special effects for recordings 3 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. After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording start/stop button. • The Time Lapse recording starts. • Time Lapse REC only supports the 720/60p resolution.
Special effects for recordings Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
Special effects for recordings Digital Effect Submenu items Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Art Film” p touch the ) tab. Digital Effect ( 2 Touch the desired submenu item. • You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen to left or right. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] OFF Off( ) Without any Digital Effect, a normal, natural image is displayed during recording or playback.
Editing videos and photos Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode. ¬page 41 1 Touch the Delete ( ) tab on the thumbnail view display. 3 Touch “Yes”. • The camcorder deletes all the files having the delete ( indicator. ) • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media.
Editing videos and photos Protect 00:00:00/ 00:01:03 100_0001 You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos can not be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode. ¬page 41 Submenu items 1 Touch the file you want to protect. • OFF: Turns off protection on protected image. • ON( ): Protects the selected image.
Editing videos and photos Divide 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 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. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode. ¬page 41 1 Touch the video you want to edit. 2 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p touch “Divide”. • The selected video appears as paused. Delete Protect OFF 5 Touch “Yes”.
Editing videos and photos Combine 3 You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original files, make sure to back up the original files before combining them. Touch the ( ) tab. • A message appears asking for your confirmation. 4 Touch “Yes”. • The camcorder combines the video files you selected in the order you designated, and then stores the combined videos as a single video file. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode.
Editing videos and photos File Info You can see image information for each image. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • Select the video playback mode. ¬page 41 1 Touch the desired file to view the file information. 2 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p touch “File Info”. • The information of the selected file appears. File Info 100VIDEO HDV_0008.MP4 Date Duration Size Resolution 3 62 : : : : JAN.01.2011 00:00:05 9.56 MB Full HD To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Other settings Video Resolution Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded on storage media. You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Shooting” p “Video Resolution”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Shooting” p “Photo Resolution”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Photo Resolution >> Video Resolution 4.
Other settings OIS Duo Tele Macro Reduce camcorder shake and prevent blurred images with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. 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. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “OIS Duo”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “Shooting”.
Other settings Digital Zoom The top of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you rotate the Zoom dial or use the Zoom ( ) tab. The images optically magnified by the lens can be electronically magnified up to the maximum 200 times. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Digital Zoom”. Digital range ) button p touch “Settings” p “Shooting”.
Other settings Video Play Option Slide Show Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. You can set the playback options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Playback” p “Video Play Option”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Video Play Option 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Playback” p “Slide Show Option”.
Other settings LCD Brightness Guideline This camcorder’s LCD brightness is optimized at the factory. However, you can adjust the LCD brightness according to the ambient environment. Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Display” p “LCD Brightness”. 1 Press the Home ( “Guideline”.
Other settings Date/Time Display TV Display You can set the Date/Time Display function so that the date and time appear on the LCD screen. When your camcorder is connected to a TV, you can select whether the camcorder’s On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the TV screen. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Display” p “Date/Time Display”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “TV Display”.
Other settings HDMI TV Out Auto LCD Off You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to. You can set the LCD screen to darken automatically when there is no user interaction for a period of time to decrease power consumption. 1 Press the Home ( “HDMI TV Out”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. ) button p touch “Settings” p “Display” p 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Auto LCD Off”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “Display”.
Other settings PC Software USB Connect If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in video and photo management software by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder’s USB cable. With this software, you can download stored video and photo images from the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk and edit the video and photo files right on your PC’s screen. You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1 2 Press the Home ( “Connectivity”.
Other settings TV Connect Guide Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) You can view the TV Connect Guide for instructions before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that lets you control all connected Samsung AV devices with a Samsung TV remote control that supports Anynet+. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “Connectivity” p “TV Connect Guide”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item.
Other settings Card Info File No. This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used memory space and available memory space, etc. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select. Insert a memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1 Press the Home ( “Card Info”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General” p 1 Press the Home ( “File No.” 2 Touch the desired submenu item.
Other settings Time Zone Date/Time Set You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during playback. ¬page 28 Setting the local time 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “General” p “Time Zone” p “Visit”. 2 Select the time zone by touching the left ( )/right ( ) tab.
Other settings Time Type Beep Sound You can set the time display type to 12 hour or 24 hour. You can turn the beep that sounds when you touch tabs and buttons on the screen on or off. 1 Press the Home ( “Time Type”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General” p 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Beep Sound”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General”.
Other settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off You can turn the shutter sound that plays when taking a photo with the Recording start/stop button on or off. You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without performing an operation. This function prevents unnecessary power consumption. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Shutter Sound”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General”.
Other settings Quick On STBY Submenu items When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and battery drain. With the Quick On STBY function On, closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY. 1 2 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “Settings” p “General” p “Quick On STBY”. Touch the desired submenu item. >> Quick On STBY Off 5 Min 3 76 To exit the menu, touch the Return( ) tab.
Other settings Switch Grip Format The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand. If the “Switch Grip” sets to “On”, you can use the camcorder easily with both your hands. Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Switch Grip”. ) button touch “Settings” “General”. 1 Press the Home ( “Format”.
Other settings Default Set Language You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions (factory settings). You can select the language the camcorder uses to display the menu and messages. ¬page 29 1 Press the Home ( “Default Set”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General” p >> Language English ⦽ǎᨕ • A message appears asking for your confirmation.
Other settings Demo Using the Demo function The Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you can use them more easily. 1 Press the Home ( 2 Touch the desired item next to “Demo”. ) button p touch “Settings” p “General”. > General The Demo mode is canceled in the following cases: - If the LCD screen is touched. - If you press any button (Recording start/stop, Home ( ), etc.).
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI 1 Turn on the camcorder. • If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV. 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. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a Mini HDMI cable.
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable. 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. 2 Set the TV’s input or source selector to the input you’ve attached the camcorder to. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV.
Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio • Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. • If “TV Display” is set “OFF”, the TV screen does not display the camcorder’s OSD (On Screen Display) menus.
Dubbing videos DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER 1 • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. • Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.
Printing photos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) using a USB cable. 3 Turn your printer on. • The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen. 4 Touch the photos you want to print, and then touch the Print ) tab. ( • The corresponding message appears. Insert the memory card. ¬page 30 1/12 1 100_0001 Set “USB Connect” to “PictBridge”.
Printing photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode, touch the MENU ( 1/12 2 ) tab “Date/Time”. 100_0001 • The date/time imprint option may not be supported by all printers. Check with your printer manufacturer. The date/time imprint option cannot be setup if the printer does not support the option.
Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder. Main function • 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.
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” “Help” on the Intelli-studio screen. 3 Click “Yes” in the new file saving window. The uploading procedure starts. Click “Yes” to confirm. • If you do not want to save any new files, select “No”. Step 1.
Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 % $ # 8 9 @ 0 ! 88 • If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select “Tool” “Install Intelli-studio on PC”. • If you install the full version of Intelli-studio software, you can use various functions.
Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intellistudio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. • 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 back. Step 4. Editing videos or photos You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions.
Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online 4 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. • The selected file appears in the sharing window. Click “Upload” to start uploading. • A pop up window appears asking for your ID and password. 5 Enter your ID and the password to access.
Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 5 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. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are stored in different folders. Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set “USB Connect” to “Mass Storage”. ¬page 70 2 Set “PC Software” to “OFF”. ¬ page 70 3 Insert a memory card.
Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media are below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 • 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 999~1,000.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised 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 Message Informs that... Action Low Battery Icon - The battery is almost discharged. • Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor. Check authenticity of the battery.
Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Informs that... Action Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder. • Format the memory card using this camcorder. Not Supported Format • Files cannot be played as the memory card The memory card may have been formatted by format is not supported by the camcorder. another device and may still have existing images on • Format the card using the camcorder or replace it. the card with a card formatted correctly.
Troubleshooting Recording Message The number of video files is full. Cannot record video. Icon - Informs that... Action • Delete unnecessary files from the storage media. • Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files. The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999. • 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.
Troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that... Action Read Error - A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data from the storage media. • Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. Corrupted file - This file cannot be read. • Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. Informs that...
Troubleshooting USB Message Icon Informs that... Action Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. • Check the USB cable. • Try the connection procedure again. • Switch “USB connect” function to “PictBridge”. Fail USB Connecting Change 'USB Connect' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC. • Check the USB cable. • Try the connection procedure again.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution 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 it is properly connected to a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting Display Symptom Explanation/Solution An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. The image on the LCD screen looks dark. • Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD. Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time. The recording stops automatically.
Troubleshooting Recording Symptom You don’t hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image. You don’t hear the beep sound. Explanation/Solution • Set “Shutter Sound” to “ON”. • When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder, the Shutter Sound is not available. • 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.
Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. • Set “Focus” to “Auto”. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 53 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 53 • 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. Image’s color balance is not natural.
Troubleshooting Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution 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.
Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution • Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The video Your computer is not playing videos, images, or sound copied to your computer is not affected. or sound located on your camcorder • If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi-speed USB properly. (USB2.0), the image or sound may not play back correctly.
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 • 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. - If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour.
Additional information When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using • What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on.
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. 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.
Specifications Model name System LCD screen Connectors General HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q10UN/HMX-Q10PN HMX-Q100BN/HMX-Q100TN/HMX-Q100UN/HMX-Q100PN HMX-Q130BN/HMX-Q130TN/HMX-Q130UN/HMX-Q130PN 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 2.07 mega pixels Total pixels 5.1 mega pixels Lens F1.8 ~ F2.5, x10 Optical Zoom, x20 Digital Zoom Focal length 2.75mm ~ 27.
Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center.
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