advertisement
USER
MANUAL
HMX-F90/HMX-F91
HMX-F900/HMX-F910
HMX-F920
Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register
For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
Important safety instructions
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.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Warning
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This
Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
Caution
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
ii
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11
Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury fromtip-over.
13
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Important safety instructions
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15
Apparatus shall not be exposed to 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 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:
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup 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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE iii
Important safety instructions iv
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 POWER LINES:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
23 OVERLOADING:
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
24 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.
25 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.
26
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 only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified 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 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.
28 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.
29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.
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.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”.
Important safety instructions
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and
Resolve Radio-TV 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.
v
Before reading this user manual
2
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.
Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder.
Settings required before using a function.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
PRECAUTIONS
Warning!
• 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 source of excessive heat.
Caution
If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.
If you plug the AC power adaptor into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
About this user manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. pages 93~102
This User Manual covers models HMX-F90, HMX-F91,
HMX-F900, HMX-F910, and HMX-F920.
• Illustrations of model HMX-F90 are used in this user manual.
• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.
• Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
• Before using the camcorder, read the Safety information carefully and then use the product properly.
• Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the instructions in the user manual.
• In this manual, a ‘memory card’ or ‘card’ means an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card.
• In this user manual’s function description tables, the icon shown in the on-screen display column will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function.
Example: 720X480/60p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item
page 53
Item Use
On-screen display
720X480/60p
(16:9)
Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
If you set the video resolution to
720X480/60p (16:9)
, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.
Before reading this user manual
The following terms are used in this manual:
• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the [
Recording start/stop
] button to start recording until you press it again to stop recording.
• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.
Before using this camcorder
• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.
• You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder.
• Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
•
Before recording important video, make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
• Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
• Make a backup of important recorded data.
Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and
USB connection guide.
• Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only.
Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the
Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand.
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, ‘
TM
’ and ‘
®
’ are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
• SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
, Windows Vista
®
, Windows
®
7, and
DirectX
®
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel
®
, Core™, Core 2 Duo
®
, and Pentium
®
are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo.
• Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.
• Twitter is a trademark of Twitter Inc.
• Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term
"High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Proper recording etiquette
• Do not record videos or photos of people without their authorization or consent.
• Do not record videos or photos in forbidden recording places.
• Do not record videos or photos in private places.
3
Safety information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.
Prohibited action.
Do not touch the product.
WARNING
Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
Do not disassemble the product.
Unplug from the power supply.
This precaution must be followed.
WARNING
Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire.
Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60˚C (140˚F) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.
Do not allow water, metal, or inflammable material to enter the camcorder or power adaptor. Doing so may pose a fire hazard.
O
I
No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
4
No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.
Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.
Do not bend the USB cable or damage the power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There is a risk of fire or an electric shock.
Do not disconnect the adaptor by pulling on its USB cable, as this could damage the cable.
Safety information
c e a n n g u d
Do not use the power adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not connect the power 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.
Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock.
Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child, consult a physician immediately.
Do not plug or unplug the power adaptor with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
Keep the power adaptor unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of fire.
Unplug the power adaptor before you clean it. If you leave it plugged in, there is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock.
If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell, or smokes, unplug the power adaptor immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.
If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the power adaptor or battery from the camcorder.
There is a risk of fire or injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the camcorder or the power adaptor. There is a risk of fire or an electric shock.
5
Safety information
CAUTION
Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object.
If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.
Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, power adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury.
Do not use the camcorder on a tripod
(not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or 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.
Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.
Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation.
Do not expose the camcorder to 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.
6
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity.
There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.
Do not place the camcorder down on the open LCD screen.
Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder.
Safety information
Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.
Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio. Interference from the camcorder could cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast.
Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetic fields such as speakers and large motors. Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording.
Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.
Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated.
Keep important data separately.
Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Only plug the power adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely.
Turning off the power button on the product does not turn off the camcorder completely.
Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction, risk of fire, electric shock, or damages caused by using unauthorized accessories.
7
Contents
8
Before reading this user manual ....................... 2
SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ........................................... 2
Safety information ............................................ 4
Quick start guide ........................................... 10
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ......................................................... 14
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ...................................... 16
Getting started .............................................. 19
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY ........................................ 19
CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................................... 20
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE............................................... 21
Basic operation of the camcorder ................... 24
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF .................................... 24
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE ............................ 24
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................ 25
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES ........................................... 26
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE ...................... 26
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) ............................... 27
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES ................................................... 29
Getting ready to start recording ...................... 30
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD
(NOT SUPPLIED) ......................................................................... 30
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ...... 31
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................... 33
ATTACHING THE STRAP ............................................................. 34
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN .................................................. 34
Basic recording ............................................. 35
RECORDING VIDEOS.................................................................. 35
RecordING pause/RESUME ....................................................... 36
RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) .......................................... 37
RECORDING PHOTOS ................................................................ 38
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) ...... 39
Zooming in/out ............................................................................ 40
USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON ............................................. 41
Basic playback .............................................. 42
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE ........................................... 42
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS ............................................................. 43
PLAYING BACK MY CLIP ............................................................ 45
USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION ......................................... 45
VIEWING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 47
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK ..................................... 48
Using the menu items .................................... 49
HANDLING MENUS .................................................................... 49
MENU ITEMS .............................................................................. 50
Video Resolution.......................................................................... 53
Photo Resolution ......................................................................... 54
White Balance ............................................................................. 54
Face Detection ............................................................................ 56
EV (Exposure Value) ..................................................................... 57
C.Nite .......................................................................................... 58
Focus .......................................................................................... 58
Anti-Shake(HDIS) ......................................................................... 60
Digital Special Effect .................................................................... 61
Zoom Type .................................................................................. 62
Cont. Shot ................................................................................... 63
Time Lapse REC ......................................................................... 64
Guideline ..................................................................................... 66
Advanced playback ....................................... 67
Thumbnail View Option ................................................................ 67
PlayOption .................................................................................. 68
Smart BGM Option ...................................................................... 68
Delete .......................................................................................... 70
Delete My Clip ............................................................................. 71
Protect ........................................................................................ 72
Share Mark ................................................................................. 73
Slide Show .................................................................................. 74
Other settings ................................................ 75
Storage Info ................................................................................. 75
File No. ........................................................................................ 75
Date/Time Set ............................................................................. 76
Date/Time Display ....................................................................... 76
LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 77
Auto LCD Off ............................................................................... 77
Beep Sound ................................................................................ 78
Shutter Sound ............................................................................. 78
Contents
Auto Power Off ............................................................................ 79
PC Software ................................................................................ 79
Format ......................................................................................... 80
Default Set ................................................................................... 80
Language .................................................................................... 80
Open source licenses .................................................................. 80
Connecting to a TV ........................................ 81
Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI .............................. 81
CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV ............................................. 82
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN ........................................................ 83
Dubbing videos ............................................. 84
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS ......................... 84
Using with a windows computer ..................... 85
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............... 85
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM ........................................... 86
Upload your videos directly to YouTube!....................................... 90
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ............................ 91
Troubleshooting ............................................. 93
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ................................. 93
Symptoms and solutions ............................................................. 96
Maintenance & additional information ............ 103
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 103
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD ..................................... 104
GLOSSARY ............................................................................... 105
Specifications .............................................. 106
9
Quick start guide
This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.
STEP 1: Get ready
1
Insert the battery into the battery slot.
page 19
STEP 2: Record videos and photos
1
Open the LCD screen and press the [
Power
( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
•
Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ).
page 15
10
2
Charge the battery fully.
page 20
3
Insert a memory card.
page 30
CARD
CARD
2
To record videos, press the [ Recording start/stop ] button or, to record photos, press the [ PHOTO ] button. pages 35, 38
[Recording start/stop] button
[Recording start/stop] button
STEP 3: Play back videos or photos
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view.
Quick start guide
Viewing on a TV
You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.
pages 81~83
1
Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
2
Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [ Zoom ] lever.
3
Use the [
Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)
] button to select a desired video or photo, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
0:00:55 1/10
STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos
Using the Intelli-studio program built in to your camcorder, you can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the videos and photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 86~89.
CAR
Photo Move Play
11
Quick start guide
Importing and viewing videos/photos to your PC from the camcorder
1
Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable.
•
A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes , and the uploading procedure starts.
2
Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to
Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio program.
•
You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face,
Date, Location, etc.
Contents Manager Saved files in your PC
Sharing videos/photos on Web sites
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click.
Click the Share ( ) Upload tab on the Intelli-studio browser.
page 89
Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set
PC
Software: On
).
page 79
STEP 5: Delete videos or photos
If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you have saved to your computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.
[ MODE ] button Playback ( ) mode [ MENU ] button
Delete page 70
12
Folders directory on your PC
3
Double-click the file you would like to play back.
Getting to know the camcorder
Check your accessories UNPACkING
Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s
Customer Care Center.
Battery
(IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A)
(IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A)
Power adaptor
(AD44-00196A)
USB cable
(AD39-00169A)
Model name
HMX-F90
HMX-F91
HMX-F900
HMX-F910
HMX-F920
Internal memory
-
Lens
52x (Optical),
70x (Intelli),
130x (Digital)
• Although the models have some features that are different, they operate in the same way.
• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.
• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.
• You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries.
• A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.
Audio/Video cable
(AD39-00184A)
Optional accessories
Quick start guide
(AD68-07573A)
Micro HDMI cable
(AD39-00179A)
External battery charger
(IA-BC9UA4)
Carrying case
(AD69-00929A)
Memory card/
Memory card adaptor
13
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Front & Left
1
8 9 10 11 12
14
2
3
4
5 6
CARD ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ
7
Getting to know the camcorder
4
5
6
1
2
3
9
10
7
8
11
12
Lens
MENU button
Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button /
Zoom (T/W) button
Recording start/stop button
LCD screen
Memory card/Jack cover
ⓐ
USB jack ( )
ⓑ
Memory card slot ( )
ⓒ
AV jack ( )
ⓓ
CHG (charging) indicator
ⓔ
HDMI jack ( )
Internal speaker
Display ( ) button
Recording pause/resume ( ) button
Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button
SMART AUTO ( ) button / Share ( ) button
Power ( ) button
1
2
3
Right/Top & Bottom
7
6
4 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MODE button
Zoom lever (T/W)
PHOTO / My Clip button
Strap
Strap hook
Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch
Internal microphone
Battery release switch (BATT.)
Tripod receptacle
8
9
Rear
1
2
3
Getting to know the camcorder
2
3
1
Mode indicator
: Recording mode (Video/Photo)
: Playback mode
Recording start/stop button
Battery slot
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
15
16
Getting to know the camcorder
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS
The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.
• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears when the camcorder is in the recording (
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the recording (
) mode.
page 26
Video and Photo recording mode
Left of the LCD screen
STBY 0:00:00
1 Sec/ 24 Hr
[220Min]
9999
1/60
+0.3
JAN/01/2013 12:00AM
• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.
• The on-screen indicators are based on a 16GB
SDHC memory card.
• The settings of functions marked with a are lost when the camcorder turns off.
• For enhanced performance, the display indications and their order are subject to change without prior notice.
• The total number of recordable photos is based on the available space on the storage media.
• The maximum number the photo counter can display is 9,999.
) mode only.
Indicator
0:00:00 [220Min]
/
/
STBY
/
/ /
Meaning
Recording mode (Video/Photo)
Operating status (standby/ recording/pause/photo capturing)
Time counter (video recording time, remaining recordable time) iSCENE / Smart Auto
Time Lapse REC
9999
My Clip
Photo image counter
(total number of recordable photos)
White Balance
Manual focus
1/60
+0.3
C.Nite
EV (Exposure Value)
Zoom (optical zoom / intelli zoom
/ digital zoom)
Digital Special Effect
JAN/01/2013 12:00AM
Date/Time Display
Right of the LCD screen
Indicator
,
Meaning
Storage media (memory card)
Battery info.
(remaining battery level)
Photo Resolution, Video Resolution
Anti-Shake (HDIS)
Back light
Continuous shot
Face Detection
Getting to know the camcorder
• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26
Video playback mode: Thumbnail view
Normal
0:00:55 1/10
Top of the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Video playback mode
Storage media (memory card)
Battery info
(remaining battery level)
Photo Move Play
Bottom of the LCD screen
Indicator
Button guide
Meaning
Video playback mode: Single view
0:00:00/0:00:55
Thumbnail View 100-0001
Top of the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
/ / /
0:00:00/0:00:55
Video playback mode
Playback status (playback/pause/ search)
Time code (elapsed time / recorded time)
Storage media (memory card)
Battery info
(remaining battery level)
PlayOption
Video Resolution
Center of the LCD screen
Indicator
0:00:55
1/10
Meaning
Recorded time
Current video / total number of recorded videos
Protect
Share Mark
My Clip
Error file
Scroll bar
Indicator
My Clip
Share Mark
Protect
Meaning
Shortcut menu
Bottom of the LCD screen
Indicator
100-0001
Meaning
Button guide
File name (file number)
17
Getting to know the camcorder
18
• This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback (
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26
) mode only.
Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view
Top of the LCD screen
Normal
1/10
Indicator Meaning
Photo playback mode
Storage media (memory card)
Battery info
(remaining battery level)
Movie Move Play
Bottom of the LCD screen
Indicator
Button guide
Meaning
Photo playback mode: Single view
1/10
Thumbnail View 100-0001
Top of the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Photo playback mode
1/10
Slide Show
Current photo / total number of recorded photos
Storage media (memory card)
Battery info
(remaining battery level)
Photo Resolution
Center of the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
1/10
Current photo / total number of recorded photos
Protect
Error file
Scroll bar
Indicator Meaning
Protect
Shortcut menu
Bottom of the LCD screen
Indicator
100-0001
Meaning
Button guide
File name (file number)
Getting started
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
To insert the battery
Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.
• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.
To eject the battery
1
Gently push the [ Battery release (BATT.) ] switch in the direction shown in the figure to eject the battery.
2
Push down, and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in the figure.
[ Battery release (BATT.) ] switch
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire, or explosion.
• Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries.
• Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use.
• We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.
19
20
CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor.
Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be charged. It may also cause an electric shock or result in a fire.
To charge the battery with the power adaptor
CARD
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC
Getting started
1
Insert the battery into the camcorder.
page 19
2
Open the jack cover of the camcorder.
3
Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor.
•
The CHG (charge) indicator lights up and charging starts.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.
page 21
• Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the battery may not charge fully (The green indicator will not turn on).
• Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder.
• When using the power adaptor, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder, separate the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space, such as between furnishings.
• Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.
• When recording indoors with a wall outlet available, it is convenient to use the power adaptor instead of the battery.
• We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient temperature between 50˚F and 86˚F (10°C~30°C).
• If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed. We recommend you keep the camcorder turned off while it charges.
• You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.
• If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.
• An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.
CARD
CHECkING THE BATTERY STATE
You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.
To check the charging state
The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.
Getting started
Battery level display
The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.
STBY [220Min]
9999
CARD
Charging (CHG) lamp
Charging state
LED color
Charging
(Orange)
Fully charged
(Green)
Error
(Orange blink)
Battery Level
Indicator
State Message
-
Fully charged
75%~50%
50%~25%
25%~5% less than 5%
Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off.
Charge the battery as soon as possible.
The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds.
The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.
-
Low battery
-
-
-
-
-
21
22
Getting started
Available charging and running time for the battery
Charging time
Battery Type
To charge the battery with the power adaptor
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC
Resolution
Continuous recording time
Playback time
IA-BP105R approx. 160 min.
approx. 160 min.
HD approx. 100 min.
approx. 200 min.
SD approx. 80 min.
IA-BP210R approx. 300 min.
approx. 300 min.
HD approx. 200 min.
approx. 400 min.
SD approx. 160 min.
• Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.
• Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.
• The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions.
• The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
• We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.
Continuous Recording (without zoom)
The continuous recording time shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts.
The battery may discharge 1.5 times faster than this reference if you use the record start/stop, the zoom, and the playback functions.
Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 60% of the times listed above.
Using an AC power source
We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing back the camcorder indoors. The connection is the same as that for battery charging.
page 20
• The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in the battery.
• Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can be prolonged.
Getting started
About the battery
• Battery properties
A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) 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 it.
- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then, using your camcorder, drain the charge completely. Do this once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.
•
Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures.
- The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it.
- Carry the supplied USB cable and power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.
• Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped.
- If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you can damage the camcorder.
• Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool, and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 59ºF~77ºF (15ºC~25ºC), recommended humidity: 40%~60%)
- Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime.
- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.
• Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.
• The battery lifetime is limited.
- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.
- Each battery’s life is affected by storage, and operating and environmental conditions.
23
Basic operation of the camcorder
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
1
Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ).
2
To turn off the camcorder, press the [ Power ( )] button.
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Sleep mode
The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed, and then, if idle for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off. However, if Auto Power Off: 5 Min is set, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.
If you open the LCD screen during sleep mode, the sleep mode ends and the camcorder returns to the last operation mode used.
LCD screen is closed After 20 minutes
24
LCD screen
Power( ) button
The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on.
If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ ( pages 93~95) and take corrective action.
When using this camcorder for the first time
When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the Date/
Time Set screen appears at start-up.
Set the date and time. page 25
<Sleep mode> <Power off>
• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
- While recording, playing back, or displaying a slide show.
- When the LCD screen is opened.
• The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode. However, if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended time, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the
[ Power ( )] button when not using it.
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST
TIME
You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time.
Basic operation of the camcorder
Internal rechargeable battery
• Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off.
• Once this battery is depleted, the current date/time values are all reset to defaults, and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery.
The date/time must be set again.
Charging the internal rechargeable battery
• The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached.
• If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attach the battery for about 48 hours, the internal battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the internal battery by connecting to the supplied
USB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours.
1
Open the LCD screen and press the [
Power
( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• The Date/Time Set screen appears.
Date/Time Set
Month
JAN
Day
01
Year
2013
Hr
12
Min
00 AM
Move OK
2
Select the date and time information, and change the setting values by using the [ Control
(Up/Down/Left/Right) ] button.
3
Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [ Control
(OK) ] button.
• The year can be set up to 2037.
• Set Date/Time Display to On. page 76
• After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media.
25
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES
You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the [ MODE ] button.
Recording mode ( ) Playback mode ( )
• Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on.
Basic operation of the camcorder
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY
MODE
You can switch the on-screen information display mode.
Press the [ Display ( ) ] button.
• The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
26
Mode
Recording mode
Playback mode
Indicator Functions
To record videos or photos.
To play back videos or photos.
This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.
STBY [220Min]
9999
STBY
<Full display mode>
<Minimum display mode>
• Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.
• In the menu screen, the [ Display ( ) ] button will be deactivated.
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (Ok GUIDE)
The shortcut menu (OK guide) contains the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [ Control
(OK) ] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen.
An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode using the shortcut menu (OK guide).
Basic operation of the camcorder
2
Press the [
Control (Left)
] button to select EV function.
•
Press the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the
LCD screen.
3
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button to confirm your selection.
•
•
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button to exit the shortcut menu.
The exposure value setting is applied and the indicator ( ) and setting value appear.
STBY
EV
0.0
STBY
+1.0
[220Min]
9999
[220Min]
9999
• The shortcut menu (OK guide) cannot be used in the SMART AUTO mode.
• The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode using the shortcut menu. The setting procedure could be different for other menu items.
• The shortcut menu appears briefly. The shortcut menu reappears when you press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
1
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button in
STBY mode.
•
The shortcut menu (OK guide) appears.
STBY [220Min]
9999
27
28
Basic operation of the camcorder
Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons
Button
Recording ( ) mode
Video playback (
Playback ( ) mode
) mode
Photo playback ( ) mode
Menu selection
Confirms selection
OK
- Access the shortcut menu
- Confirm selection
- Exit the shortcut menu
- iSCENE
- Zoom (tele)
UP
- Focus
- Zoom (wide)
DOWN
EV
LEFT
Face Detection
RIGHT
- Access the shortcut menu
- Playback / Pause
Increases the volume
- Access the shortcut menu
- Playback zoom
-
Decreases the volume
- Search playback RPS (Reverse
Playback Search) rate: x2
→ x4
→ x8
→ x16
- Previous skip playback
Previous image
- Search playback FPS (Forward
Playback Search) rate: x2
→ x4
→ x8
→ x16
- Next skip playback
Next image
-
Moves the cursor up
Moves the cursor down
Moves to the previous menu
Moves to the next menu
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES
You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Settings
.
STBY [220Min]
2
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Language , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Settings
Format
Default Set
Language
Exit
STBY [220Min]
3
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select the desired OSD language, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
Settings
Format
Default Set
Language
Exit
English
한국어
Français
4
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
•
The OSD language appears in the selected language.
• Language options may be changed without prior notice.
• The selected language remains even if you remove the battery.
• The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected.
Basic operation of the camcorder
29
Getting ready to start recording
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)
CARD
CARD
30
To insert a memory card To eject a memory card
1
Turn the camcorder off.
2
Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.
3
Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.
• Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up.
4
Close the cover.
1
2
3
Turn the camcorder off.
Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.
Gently push the memory card to eject it.
4
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover.
• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [ Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.
• Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
• If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it is on, the camcorder turns off.
Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.
Card compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.
Getting ready to start recording
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD
(NOT SUPPLIED)
Compatible memory cards
• You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder.
We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB.
• MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
• Compatible memory card capacity:
- SD: 1GB~2GB
- SDHC: 4GB~32GB
- SDXC: ~up to 64GB
• When you use unauthorized memory cards, the camcorder can not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.
• The memory cards released after this camcorder was released may not be compatible with the camcorder.
• To ensure stable recording and playback, use 6MB/s (Class 6) or higher memory cards.
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical writeprotection 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.
• SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacities than SD memory cards.
• SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.
Usable memory card
Terminals
Protection tab
SD
(1GB~2GB)
SDHC
(4GB~32GB)
SDXC
(Up to 64GB)
Using the memory card adaptor
To use a micro memory card with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor.
31
32
Handling a memory card
• Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC.
• Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss.
• If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.
• The memory card does not support any data recovery mode.
Therefore, care should be taken to prevent the memory card from being damaged while recording.
• Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without re-formatting may cause trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by improper formatting.
• You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize, or cards with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card. Erased data cannot be recovered.
• A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.
• Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals.
Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.
• Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card.
• Do not use a damaged memory card.
• Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it.
Getting ready to start recording
The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!
The data storage speed of cards may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system.
• SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.
• MLC (multi level cell) system: only lower write speed is supported.
For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed.
Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing.
You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low speed card, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning:
Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.
If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set.
page 53
The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the camcorder uses.
• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus.
• We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.
• After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY
Recordable time available for video
Resolution
1280X720/30p
720X480/60p (16:9)
720X480/60p (4:3)
Storage media capacity
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
13 27 55 110 220 440 890
13
13
27
27
55
55
110
110
220
220
440
440
890
890
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)
Recordable number of photos
Resolution
1696x954 (16:9)
1280x720 (16:9)
1600x1200 (4:3)
800x600 (4:3)
Storage media capacity
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
1,650 3,290 6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999
2,270 4,550 9,160 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999
1,520 3,030 6,110 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999
2,990 5,970 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999
(Unit: Approximate number of images)
1GB
≒
1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.
Getting ready to start recording
• Your recordable time and capacity and recordable number of photos may differ from the figures in the tables depending on your subject and actual recording conditions.
• The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.
• Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer.
• The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image.
Accordingly, the recording time may vary.
• Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.
• The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings.
• A memory card that is used to store a video can have un-writable areas, which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space.
• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.
• The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999, respectively.
• Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos you record when you set video resolution to 720X480/60p (4:3) .
33
34
ATTACHING THE STRAP
Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb.
If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.
1 2
Getting ready to start recording
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.
1
Open the LCD screen with your finger.
• The screen opens up to 90°.
2
Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.
•
You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to
90° backwards. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to the body.
Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.
• When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a horizontally flipped image.
• Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.
• To adjust the LCD brightness, see page 77.
Basic recording
RECORDING VIDEOS
Set the desired resolution before recording. page 53
• Insert a memory card. page 30
• Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. page 15
• Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
This camcorder features two [
Recording start/stop
] buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you.
1
Select a subject to record.
•
•
Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording.
Use the [ Zoom ] lever or [ Zoom ] button to adjust the size of the subject. page 40
0:00:00 [220Min]
0005
2
Press the [ Recording start/stop ] button.
•
The recording (
) indicator appears and recording starts.
3
To stop recording, press the [ Recording start/stop ] button again.
• If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded.
• Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations caused by 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.
35
36
• For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18.
• For approximate recording times, see page 33.
• Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
• For various functions available when you record videos, see pages
52~66.
• During recording, some button operations are unavailable. ([ MODE ] button, [
MENU
] button, etc.)
• Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top-front of the camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not blocked.
• Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording.
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.
page 77
• You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock.
• Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone sensitivity. This increased sensitivity may cause the microphone to record surrounding ambient noise. The increased microphone sensitivity may also cause the camcorder to record the noise the zoom mechanism makes if you use the zoom while recording.
• When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. In very dark places, the ISO adjustment can cause interference effects on images and prevent you from recording these images correctly. We recommend you use a professional, infrared camcorder when recording in dark places or at night.
• An image can be blurred when the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function is enabled and the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed in place.
Release the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
Basic recording
RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME
The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video.
1
Press the [ Recording start/stop ] button.
•
The recording (
) indicator appears and recording starts.
0:01:24 [220Min]
0005
2
Press the [ Recording pause/ resume ( ) ] button.
•
•
Resume Stop
The recording pauses and the indicator ( ) appears.
To continue the recording, press the [ Recording pause/ resume ( ) ] button.
• If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when recording is paused, the camcorder will connect to the PC after it saves the video it has recorded up to the pause.
• If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause mode, the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the video it has recorded.
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT
MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)
My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon ( ) by pressing the [ PHOTO ] button while you are recording a video, and then lets you extract those clips from the video and watch them separately. The camcorder also captures photos at the same time.
Basic recording
Understanding My Clip function
Captured photos are saved in the photo thumbnail view.
During a video recording
1
Press the [ Recording start/stop ] button.
•
The recording (
) indicator appears and recording starts.
2
Press the [
PHOTO
] button at each great moment while recording.
•
The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip ( ) and captures photos at the same time.
3
To stop recording, press the
[ Recording start/stop ] button again.
[220Min]
0005
You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as
‘My Clip’( ) from a video.
page 45
• The camcorder can tag up to 5 moments as ‘My Clip’ and capture up to 5 photos while recording a video.
• When you use the My Clip function, the camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the [ PHOTO ] button and ends five seconds after you pressed the [ PHOTO ] button.
• Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.
• When you use time lapse recording, the My Clip function does not operate.
• You can also tag any scenes in a video by pressing the [ PHOTO ] button during video playback. page 46
• The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording successfully.
37
38
RECORDING PHOTOS
Set the desired resolution before recording. page 54
• Insert a memory card. page 30
• Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. page 15
• Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Select a subject to record.
•
•
Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for capturing.
Use the [
Zoom
] lever or [
Zoom
] button to adjust the size of the subject.
page 40
Basic recording
2
Center the subject in the LCD screen.
3
Fully press the [ PHOTO ] button.
•
•
The shutter sound is heard
(when Shutter Sound : On is set).
To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is completely saved on the storage media.
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data.
• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.
• The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution.
page 33
• Audio is not recorded when you take photos.
• For the on-screen display information, see pages 16~18.
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. page 77
• For various functions available during recording, see pages 52~66.
• Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
Basic recording
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS
(SMART AUTO)
User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance.
1
Press the [ SMART AUTO ] button.
•
The SMART AUTO ( ) and
Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on the screen at the same time.
STBY [220Min]
9999
2
Center the subject in the LCD screen.
•
•
The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape, etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.
The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.
Scene icons Meaning
Appears when recording a night scene.
Appears when recording with a very bright background.
Appears when recording indoors.
Appears when recording a close-up.
Appears when recording a landscape.
Appears when recording a portrait.
Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night.
3
Press the [ Recording start/stop ] button or [ PHOTO ] button.
pages 35, 38
4
To cancel the SMART AUTO mode, press the [ SMART AUTO ] button again.
•
The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( disappear from the screen.
) icons
• When there is no detected scene, the ( ) icon appears.
• The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face, depending on the position of the face or brightness.
• Depending on conditions such as lighting, shaking of the camcorder, or distance to the subject, the camcorder may detect the image you see on the LCD screen as a different scene type each time you apply
SMART AUTO.
• The Portrait and Night Portrait modes work only when Face
Detection
is set to
On
.
page 56
• Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation:
[ MENU ] button, [ Control (OK) ] button, etc. Most settings are automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode first.
• SMART AUTO must be set before recording.
39
Basic recording
T : Telephoto
ZOOMING IN/OUT
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 70x
Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.
W : Wide-angle
40
To zoom in (T)
Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ T ] (telephoto).
(Or press the [ Control (Up) ] button on the LCD screen.)
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
To zoom out (W)
Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ W ] (wide-angle).
(Or press the [ Control (Down) ] button on the LCD screen.)
• The subject gets smaller and further away.
• The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoomout.
• Zoom magnification over 70x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 130x. page 62
• To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wideangle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.
• Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom.
• Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use
Focus:
Manual . page 58
• We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.
• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
• If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound of the [ Zoom ] lever or [ Zoom ] button operating.
• When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the [ Zoom (T/W) ] lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [
Zoom
(T/W) ] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.
• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p , the Intelli Zoom function does not operate.
USING THE BACk LIGHT BUTTON
When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.
Basic recording
Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background:
• The subject is in front of a window.
• The subject is against a snowy background.
• The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
• The light sources are too bright.
• The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background.
• The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.
Press the [ Back light ( between On and Off.
)] button to toggle the back light mode
<Backlight off> <Backlight on>
41
42
Basic playback
CHANGING THE PLAYBACk MODE
• You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
• The recorded videos or photos appear in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted.
• The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. However, you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the [ Zoom ] lever.
Understanding how to change the operation modes
You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures:
<Going to the standby mode after recording a video>
STBY
[220Min]
9999
<Video playback mode>
Normal
0:00:55 1/10
<Switch modes>
<Going to the standby mode after taking a photo>
STBY
[220Min]
9999
Photo Move Play
<Photo playback mode>
Normal
1/10
Movie Move Play
PLAYING BACk VIDEOS
You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your desired video quickly, and play back directly.
• Insert a memory card. page 30
• Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• This function works only in the video playback (
page 26
) mode.
Basic playback
2
Use the [
Control (Up/Down/Left/
Right) ] button to select the desired videos, and then press the [ Control
(OK) ] button.
•
•
•
0:00:00/0:00:55
The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time.
Thumbnail View 100-0001
The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption setting. page 68
If you play back a video tagged as My Clip, the My Clip
( ) icon on the LCD screen appears. The color of the My
Clip icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My
Clip (for 8 seconds).
3
To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the
[ Zoom ] lever.
1
Select the video thumbnail view.
• You can easily switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the [ Zoom ] lever.
Normal
0:00:55 1/10
Photo Move My Clip Play
Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.
• The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file's size and video resolution.
• Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases:
- The video was recorded on another device.
- The video has a file format that is not supported by the camcorder.
• The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is connected to an external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.)
• You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC.
pages 81, 86
• For various functions available during playback, see page 44.
43
Various playback operations
[Control (Up/Down/Left/
Right/OK)] button
44
Playback/Pause/Stop
1
Playback and pause alternate when you press the [
Control (OK)
] button during playback.
2
Use the [ Zoom ] lever to stop playback and return to the thumbnail view.
0:00:00/0:00:55
Thumbnail View 100-0001
Search playback
1
During playback, press and hold the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button for reverse search/forward search.
0:00:00/0:00:55
2
Pressing the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction.
100-0001
•
•
RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2
FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2
x4 x8 x16
x4 x8 x16
3
To resume normal playback, press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Basic playback
Skip playback
• During playback, press the [ Control (Right) ] button to locate the starting point of the next file. Pressing the [ Control (Right) ] button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.
• During playback, press the [ Control (Left) ] button to locate the starting point of the current file. Pressing the [ Control (Left) ] button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction.
• Press the [ Control (Left) ] button within 3 seconds from the starting point of the current file to skip back to the previous file.
To adjust the volume during video playback
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to increase or decrease the volume.
• You can hear the recorded sound from the internal speaker.
• The level can be set anywhere between 0 and 10.
0:00:00/0:00:55
Thumbnail View 100-0001
0:00:00/0:00:55
100-0001
• If you close the LCD screen during playback, you may not hear the sound from the speaker.
• You can hear the recorded sound only when the playback is at normal speed.
• When playing back the My Clip tags, the search playback function does not operate.
PLAYING BACk MY CLIP
You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video.
Basic playback
USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION
You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in the video is loud, the background music will be decreased naturally.
On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is quiet, the background music will be increased naturally.
This function works only in the video playback ( ) mode.
page 26
1
Select the video thumbnail view.
2
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/
Right) ] button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol
( )
, and then press the [ PHOTO ] button.
•
The camcorder plays back the tagged scenes sequentially.
3
To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the [ Zoom ] lever.
Normal
0:00:55
Photo Move
0:00:00/0:00:55
My Clip Play
Select the desired video to play back and then press the [ SMART
BGM ] button.
• To cancel, press the [ SMART BGM ] button again.
Thumbnail View
5/10
100-0005
You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option .
page 68
45
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT
MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACk VIDEO
You can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip function ( ) and capture photos from those scenes.
Basic playback
3
When you see a scene you want to tag, press the [ PHOTO ] button.
•
The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip ( ) and captures photos at the same time.
4
To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the [ Zoom ] lever.
• During video playback, the camcorder can tag up to 20 scenes with ‘My Clip’ from a video and capture photos until the available remaining capacity of the storage media is full.
• Photos are captured in the same resolution as the video recording.
• If you press the [ PHOTO ] button while extracting and playing back scenes tagged as My Clip, the camcorder switches to STBY mode.
46
1
Select the video thumbnail view.
2
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/
Right) ] button to select the desired videos, and then press the [ Control
(OK) ] button.
•
The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time.
0:00:00/0:00:55
Thumbnail View 100-0001
VIEWING PHOTOS
You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions.
• Insert a memory card. page 30
• Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
• This function works only in the photo playback ( ) mode.
page 26
Basic playback
2
Use the [
Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to select the desired photos, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
•
•
1/10
The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen view and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time.
Thumbnail View 100-0001
To view the previous/next photo, press the [ Control (Left/
Right) ] button.
3
To return to the thumbnail view, use the [ Zoom ] lever.
Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.
• Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo file.
• Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally:
- Photos that were recorded on another device.
- Photos recorded in a file format not supported by this camcorder
(a format that does not conform to DCF standards).
1
Select the photo thumbnail view.
•
You can easily switch between the video and photo thumbnail view using the [ Zoom ] lever.
Normal
Movie Move Play
1/10
47
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACk
You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function.
Basic playback
3
Press the [
Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to view the area you want on the magnified photo.
4
To cancel, use the [ Zoom ] lever.
x1.5
1/10
Exit 100-0001
• Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified.
• While you are using the playback zoom, you cannot select other images.
48
1
Select the photo you want to magnify.
page 47
2
Adjust the magnification with the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
•
•
The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of the image.
You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0.
Thumbnail View
1/10
100-0001
Using the menu items
HANDLING MENUS
The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [ MENU ] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides.
Press the [ MODE ] button to select the recording ( ) mode.
page 26
3
Press the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button to select the desired submenu item, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
4
When you finish changing settings, press the [ MENU ] button to exit.
• While you are using certain menu items, some other menu items cannot be used at the same time or may be grayed out. For more information, see ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 102.
• For easy understanding, the menu setting procedure in the example above presented the simplest way of setting the menu item. Menu setting methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose.
• You can also access the shortcut menu using the [ Control (OK) ] button. page 27
1
Press the [ MENU ] button.
• The menu screen appears.
2
Press the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Video Resolution .
•
The Video Resolution function is used here as an example.
STBY
Video Resolution
1280X720/30p
720X480/60p(16:9)
720X480/60p(4:3)
Exit
[220Min]
49
50
Using the menu items
MENU ITEMS
• The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode.
• For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Recording menu items Playback menu items
Items
iSCENE
Video Resolution
Photo Resolution
White Balance
Face Detection
EV
C.Nite
Focus
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Digital Special Effect
Zoom Type
Cont. Shot
Time Lapse REC
Guideline
Settings
Default value
Auto
1280X720/30p
1696x954 (16:9)
Auto
Off
-
-
Auto
Off
Off
Optical Zoom
Off
Off
Off
-
58
60
61
56
57
58
Page
52
53
54
54
62
63
64
66
75
Items
Thumbnail View
Option
(Thumbnail view only)
PlayOption
Smart BGM Option
(Single view only)
Delete
Delete My Clip
Protect
Share Mark
Slide Show
File Info
Settings
Video playback mode
( )
●
●
✕
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
: Accessible
✕
: Not accessible
Photo playback mode
( )
Default value Page
● Normal 67
✕
✕
●
✕
●
✕
●
●
●
Play All 68
The Flea Waltz 68
70
-
-
-
71
72
73
-
-
74
74
75
Using the menu items
●
: Accessible
✕
: Not accessible
Setting menu items
Items
Storage Info
File No.
Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
Default Set
Language
Open source licenses
Recording
( ) mode
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Playback mode (Thumbnail view)
Video Photo
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Playback mode (Single view)
Video Photo
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
✕
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
✕
●
●
●
●
Default values
-
Series
-
Off
Normal
On
On
On
5 Min
On
-
-
English
-
• Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice.
• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. These items are grayed out. You cannot select the gray menu items.
• In general, functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods, while their detailed options may be different.
• Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery.
Page
77
78
78
79
75
75
76
76
77
79
80
80
80
80
51
52
Advanced recording
iSCENE
This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
iSCENE
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY iSCENE
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Beach & Snow
Food
Waterfall
Use
Use this setting for regular recording conditions. The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed for optimum recording.
For recording rapidly moving subjects.
Example: When recording sports.
For recording a portrait image. Use this setting to capture natural skin tones.
For recording subjects under strong light.
For example, under stage spotlights in theaters.
Use where sunlight or the reflection of light is intense. Example: a beach or snow field.
For recording objects close-up in high color saturation.
On-screen display
-
For recording a waterfall or fountain.
You can also set iSCENE with the shortcut menu. page 27
Video Resolution
You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Video Resolution
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Video Resolution
1280X720/30p
720X480/60p(16:9)
720X480/60p(4:3)
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
1280x720/30p
720x480/60p
(16:9)
720x480/60p(4:3)
Use
Records in 1280x720 (30p) resolution.
Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
On-screen display
Advanced recording
• 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at
60 frames per second.
• 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at
30 frames per second.
• Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the image being recorded.
• High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If you select the higher resolution, there is less space to record videos in the memory.
• The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded.
page 33
53
Photo Resolution
You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.
54
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Photo Resolution
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Photo Resolution
1696X954(16:9)
1280X720(16:9)
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
1696x954(16:9)
1280x720(16:9)
1600x1200(4:3)
800x600(4:3)
Use
Record in 1696x954 resolution.
Record in 1280x720 resolution.
Record in 1600x1200 resolution.
Record in 800x600 resolution.
On-screen display
• Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those devices do not support high resolution.
• For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality.
• The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select.
page 33
• High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images.
If you select a higher resolution for your photos, you will have less space to store photos in the memory.
• Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos your record when you set video resolution to
720X480/60p (4:3)
.
Advanced recording
White Balance
Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight,
Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your recording look natural.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
White Balance
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
White Balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
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.
Submenu items
Items
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Tungsten
Custom WB
Use
To let the camcorder adjust the white balance automatically according to the lighting conditions.
For recording in clear, outdoor lighting.
For recording in the shade or cloudy weather.
For recording under white fluorescent lights.
For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights.
Lets you manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation.
On-screen display
-
Advanced recording
To set the white balance manually
1
Select Custom WB .
•
The indicator ( ) and message
Set White Balance appear.
2
Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.
•
If the object filling the screen is not focused, correct the focus using Focus: Manual .
page 58
STBY
Set White Balance
Exit
3
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
• The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record.
4
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
OK
[220Min]
9999
White thick paper
• A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject's tint will differ, affecting the subject's white balance. Use this function to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result.
• When you set white balance manually, the object you frame must be white. Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value.
• The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.
• During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.
• Cancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise setting.
• Reset the white balance if light conditions change.
55
56
Face Detection
Face Detection detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Face Detection
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Face Detection
Off
On
Exit
3
To exit the menu, press the [ MENU ] button.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
To detect faces automatically and set the optimal recording values.
On-screen display
-
Advanced recording
Examples of the Face detection mode
When you set Face detection to On , the face detection frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below.
The camcorder can detect up to three faces.
STBY [220Min]
9999
• The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded.
• Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear on a
'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection function.
• The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person's face or if the illumination is too low. You must be facing subjects
‘head-on’ and have enough illumination.
• You can also set Face Detection with the shortcut menu. page 27
EV (Exposure Value)
The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.
You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
EV
.
STBY
EV
Adjust
[220Min]
2
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Exit
3
Press the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen.
•
EV values ( ): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3,
-1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6,
+1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0
STBY
EV
0.0
[220Min]
9999
4
Confirm your selection by pressing the [ Control (OK) ] button.
•
•
The camcorder applies the exposure value setting and the indicator ( ) and setting value appear.
To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select
0
in
Step 3.
Advanced recording
Understanding EV (Exposure Value)
Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic media (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 (-)
0.0
Brighter (+)
You can also set EV with the shortcut menu. page 27
57
C.Nite
You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors.
58
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
C.Nite
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
C.Nite
Off
On
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
To record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to 1/60 or 1/30.
On-screen display
-
• When you use C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect.
In addition, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen. This is not a defect.
• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p , the C.Nite function does not operate.
Advanced recording
Focus
When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic.
You can also set the focus manually.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Focus
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Focus
Auto
Manual
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
Auto
Manual
Use
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
To focus manually. Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
On-screen display
-
Adjusting the focus manually
This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. If this occurs, use the manual focus mode.
1
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Manual .
•
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
STBY [220Min]
9999
Manual
2
Press the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select the desired indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
•
The camcorder applies the manual focus setting and the ( ) indicator appears.
Focusing on a nearer or farther subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the [ Control (Left) ] button.
To focus on a further subject, press the [
Control (Right)
] button.
• The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.
• The adjusted value is applied right after you press the [ Control
(Left/Right)
] button to adjust the focus.
<Nearer subject> <Further subject>
Advanced recording
Examples of when to use the Manual focus mode
• When the subject is dark.
• When the background is too bright.
• When you view the subject through a window that is stained or wet.
• When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.
• When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.
• When you are shooting walls, the sky, or other low-contrast subjects.
• When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.
• When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame.
• You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. page 27
• Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically.
• The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.
• When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom , manual focusing will not focus accurately. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital
Zoom is turned off.
page 62
59
60
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Off
On
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
To enable the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for shaking movements.
On-screen display
-
Advanced recording
Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases
• When recording while using the zoom extensively.
• When recording a close up picture of a small object.
• When recording while walking, or in a moving car.
• The camcorder automatically activates the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function in the Smart Auto mode.
• Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti-
Shake(HDIS) is On . Hold the camcorder firmly with both hands.
• When this function is On , the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.
• When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is On , after-images may stand out. If this occurs, we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning
Anti-
Shake(HDIS) to Off .
Digital Special Effect
Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Digital Special Effect
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Digital Special Effect
Off
Blk&Wht
Sepia
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Advanced recording
Examples of 7 digital effect options
Off
Disables the function.
Blk&Wht ( )
This mode changes the image into black and white.
Sepia ( )
This mode gives images a reddish brown cast.
Negative ( )
This mode reverses the colors and the brightness and creates a negative effect.
Dazzle ( )
This mode creates a brighter image by increasing color saturation.
Noir
( )
This mode creates a stronger image by increasing contrast.
Western ( )
This mode creates a faded and old film vintage look.
61
Advanced recording
Zoom Type
The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom.
62
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Zoom Type
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Zoom Type
Optical Zoom
Intelli Zoom
Digital Zoom
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
Submenu Items
Items
Optical Zoom
Intelli Zoom
Digital Zoom
[220Min]
Use
To use optical zoom, up to 52X.
• The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality.
• Intelli-zoom is available up to 70X.
• When this option is selected, the camcorder will automatically switch to the digital zoom if you zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range.
• Digital zoom is available up to 130X.
Digital zoom range
STBY [220Min]
9999
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you move the [ Zoom ] lever or [ Zoom ] button.
• With digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than it is in the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate. The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.
• The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video.
Cont. Shot
The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Cont. Shot
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Cont. Shot
Off
On
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Advanced recording
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To record only one photo image.
While you are pressing the [ PHOTO ] button, the camcorder can take up to 30 photos continuously.
On-screen display
-
• The number of recordable photos depends on the photo’s resolution and the memory space available.
• If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message appears.
63
64
Advanced recording
Time Lapse REC
Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time
Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects.
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
• To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you must set the recording interval between frames (Interval) using the menu.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Time Lapse REC .
2
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select On , then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
•
The recording interval and total recording time items appear.
3
Set the desired recording interval
( Sec ) with [ Control (Up/Down) ] button.
STBY
Time Lapse REC
Off
On
[220Min]
: 1 Sec
24 Hr
Exit
STBY [220Min]
Time Lapse REC
Off
On
Exit
1 Sec / 24
1 Sec
= 48 Min
24 Hr
Hr
Move OK
4
Move to the next setting (
Hr
) by pressing the [
Control (Left/
Right) ] button, and then set the desired total recording time in the same way.
5
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button to finish the setting, and then press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
6
After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the [
Recording start/stop
] button.
•
The Time Lapse REC starts.
Submenu items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
• Interval ( Sec ): To set the time interval between image captures.
1 3 5 10 15 30 (Seconds)
• REC Limit ( Hr ): To set the total time of recording.
24 48 72
∞
(Hours)
On-screen display
-
During Time Lapse recording, the
C.Nite
function does not work.
Advanced recording
Example of Time Lapse Recording
Total time for recording
Recording interval
0:00:00/0:00:55
Timeline
The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming the following subjects:
- Blooming flowers
- A bird building a nest
- Clouds rolling by in the sky
Time for recording on the storage media (a video of the
Time Lapse Recording)
0:00:10/0:00:55 0:00:20/0:00:55 0:00:30/0:00:55
100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001
• Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished. To start another Time Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1 to 6 on the previous page.
• Depending on the video resolution, 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording. For example, if you set the interval to 30 Sec , you need to set the recording time to at least 30 minutes for a 60 frames per second resolution or 15 minutes for a 30 frames per second resolution to record a video 1 second long.
• Press the [ Recording start/stop ] button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.
• Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.
• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.
• If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording, the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.
• If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording, the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory available.
• We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery.
• When a time lapse recording starts, the Time Lapse Recording message will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode.
This is normal operation. Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder.
65
66
Guideline
This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Guideline
.
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Guideline
Off
Cross
Grid
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
[220Min]
Advanced recording
Submenu Items
Items
Off
Cross
Grid
Safety Zone
Use
To cancel the guideline function.
Use when focusing a subject in the center.
Use when recording a subject in a horizontal or vertical composition or shooting with the tele macro function.
Positioning subjects within the Safety
Zone rectangle ensures they will be recorded.
On-screen display
-
• Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition.
• Guidelines are not recorded.
Advanced playback
Thumbnail View Option
The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view.
page 42
) mode.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Thumbnail View Option .
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
Thumbnail View Option
Normal
Date
Exit
Submenu Items
Items
Normal
Date
Use
To display the file thumbnails in the order in which the files were recorded.
To sort the file thumbnails by the date the files were recorded.
Normal
Normal
0:00:55
Photo Move Play
1/10
Date
Date
JAN/01/2013 1/10
Photo
0:10:31
Date Play
This function is available in thumbnail view only.
67
68
PlayOption
You can play back one video or all videos once, or play back one video or all videos repeatedly.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video thumbnail view.
page 42
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
PlayOption .
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
PlayOption
Play All
Play One
Repeat All
Exit
3
Press the [
MENU
] button to exit the menu.
A
) mode.
Submenu Items
Items
Play All
Play One
Repeat All
Repeat One
Use
To play back from the selected video to the last video.
To play back the selected video only once.
To play back all videos repeatedly.
To play back the selected video repeatedly.
On-screen display
A
Advanced playback
Smart BGM Option
You can play back a video with background music. The Smart BGM
Option lets you select the music that will play.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
page 26
• This function is available in the video single view only.
1
Press [ MENU ] button [ Control
(Left/Right) ] button
Smart BGM Option .
0:00:01/ 0:00:06
Smart BGM Option
The Flea Waltz
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
Canon in D
Cello Suite No.1
Exit
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
•
To play back the selected background music with a video, press the [ SMART BGM ] button when the video plays back.
To stop the background music, press the [ SMART BGM ] button again.
Submenu Items
Items
The Flea Waltz
Canon in D
Cello Suite No.1
Nocturne
Random
Use
To play back The Flea Waltz.
To play back Canon in D.
To play back Cello Suite No.1.
To play back Nocturne.
To play back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne randomly.
When you change background music by pressing the [ MENU ] button while the video is playing back, the video will be paused. Press the [ Control
(OK) ] button to play back the paused video again with the changed background music.
Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM
II
)
You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the songs stored in the camcorder’s memory and available through the Smart BMG option.
• Insert a memory card.
• Prepare external songs for background music.
To set external songs as background music
Convert your songs to a compatible format using the built-in Intellistudio program so they can be recognized by the camcorder.
1
Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the
Intelli-studio program. page 86
2
Click
Tool
on the Intelli-studio screen
Sending song for
Smart BGM
.
3
Click
Browse
on the Smart BGM screen, and then select the desired song.
4
Change the song’s name so it can be recognized by the camcorder, and then click
Send
Yes
.
•
The song is converted to the m4a format, and then transferred into the memory card in the camcorder.
5
When the transfer finishes, click
OK
.
•
You can save up to 5 converted songs in the memory card in the camcorder
.
6
The song saved into the memory card appears on the
Smart BGM
Option
menu in video playback mode. page 68
Advanced playback
0:00:01/ 0:00:06
Smart BGM Option
Nocturne
NewBGM1
Random
Exit
To delete the external songs in the memory card
You can delete the external songs from
Manage BGM
in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card.
• The camcorder can only recognize the external songs converted by the Intelli-studio program.
• Intelli-studio can only convert files saved in the mp3 and m4a formats.
• External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card.
• If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory card, you can use them with Smart BGM.
69
70
Advanced playback
Delete
You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view.
page 42
) mode.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Delete .
2
Select an option by pressing the
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
Delete
Select Files
All Files
Exit
3
If you selected
Select Files
, image thumbnails appear.
Delete
0:00:55 1/10
ⓐ
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to move to the photo or video you want to delete.
Delete Move Cancel
ⓑ
Press the [ Control (OK)] button to mark images for deletion. The garbage can icon
( ) appears on the photo or video.
ⓒ
Repeat Steps ⓐ
and ⓑ
for each photo or video you want to delete.
ⓓ
Press the [ MENU ] button to delete the photos and videos you selected. ⓔ
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
4
If you selected
All Files
, the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Submenu Items
Items
Select Files
All Files
Use
To delete selected videos or photos.
To delete all videos or photos, except for the protected files.
• Deleted images cannot be recovered.
• Do not remove the power adaptor or memory card while deleting files, otherwise the storage media may be damaged.
• You can also delete your recordings in single view.
• To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate image protection. page 72
• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete a protected image, cancel the protect function first. page 72
• If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete.
• You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased.
page 80
• The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid power-loss while deleting.
Delete My Clip
You can delete the My Clip tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video thumbnail view.
page 42
) mode.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Delete My Clip .
2
Select an option by pressing the
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
Delete My Clip
Select Files
All Files
Exit
3
If you selected
Select Files
, image thumbnails appear.
Delete My Clip
0:00:55 1/10
ⓐ
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to move to a video tagged as My Clip
( )
.
ⓑ
Press the [ Control (OK)] button.
Delete Move Cancel
The garbage can icon
( ) appears on the video.
ⓒ
Repeat Steps ⓐ
and ⓑ
for each video tagged as My Clip
( )
.
ⓓ
Press the [ MENU ] button to delete all tags from the videos you selected.
ⓔ
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Advanced playback
4
If you selected
All Files
, the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Submenu Items
Items
Select Files
All Files
Use
To delete the My Clip tags from selected videos.
To delete the My Clip tags from all videos.
Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered.
You can also delete the My Clip tags from videos in single view.
71
Protect
You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory.
Advanced playback
4
If you selected
All On
, the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
5
If you selected All Off , the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
72
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view.
page 42
) mode.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Protect .
2
Select an option by pressing the
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
Protect
Select Files
All On
All Off
Exit
3
If you selected
Select Files
, image thumbnails appear.
Protect
0:00:55 1/10
ⓐ
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to move to the photo or video you want to protect.
Protect Move Cancel
ⓑ
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button to mark images for protection. The key icon
( )
appears on the photo or video.
ⓒ
Repeat Steps ⓐ
and ⓑ
for each photo or video you want to protect.
ⓓ
Press the [ MENU ] button to protect the photos and videos you selected. ⓔ
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Submenu Items
Items
Select Files
All On
All Off
Use
To protect selected videos or photos from deletion.
To protect all videos or photos.
To cancel the protection for all videos or photos.
• You can also protect you recordings in single view.
• If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you cannot set image protection.
page 31
Share Mark
You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site.
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the video thumbnail view.
page 42
) mode.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Share Mark .
2
Select an option by pressing the
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Normal
Share Mark
Select Files
All On
All Off
Exit
3
If you selected
Select Files
, image thumbnails appear.
Share Mark
0:00:55 1/10
ⓐ
Use the [ Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button to move to the video you want to share mark.
Mark Move Cancel
ⓑ
Press the [ Control (OK) ] button to select each video you want to share mark. The share mark icon
( )
appears on the video.
ⓒ
Repeat Steps ⓐ
and ⓑ
for each video you want to share mark.
ⓓ
Press the [ MENU ] button to mark the videos you want to share. ⓔ
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Advanced playback
4
If you selected
All On
, the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
5
If you selected All Off , the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [ Control (Left/Right) ] button to select Yes , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Submenu Items
Items
Select Files
All On
All Off
Use
To set the share mark selected videos.
To set the share mark all videos.
To remove the share mark from all marked videos all at once.
• You can also set the share mark on your videos in the single image display mode.
• By using the Intelli-studio software embedded in the camcorder, you can easily upload videos marked with share marks. page 90
• When uploading a video file to a web site such as YouTube, the onetime upload maximum is 14 minutes 59 seconds.
Using the Share ( ) button
You can set the share mark on a video by simply pressing the [ Share ( ) ] button.
73
Slide Show
You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.
74
• Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback (
page 26
• Select the photo thumbnail view.
page 42
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Slide Show .
2
Select an option by pressing the
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
Normal
Slide Show
Start
Interval
Music
Exit
1/10
) mode.
: 1Sec
: On
100-0001
Submenu Items
Items
Start
Interval
Music
Use
To start a slide show from the current image.
- The indicator ( ) appears.
- To stop the slide show, press the [ Control (OK) ] button again.
- To return to the thumbnail view, move the [ Zoom ] lever.
Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select.
You can choose 1sec or 3sec .
You can turn the internal background music on or off. This camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show starts, the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode.
Advanced playback
File Info
You can see the image information for photos and videos.
Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
page 26
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
File Info
[ Control (OK) ] button.
•
The file selection screen appears.
2
Select the desired video or photo by pressing the [ Control (Up/
Down/Left/Right )] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
•
The following information for the selected file appears:
- Date
- Duration (Video only)
- Size
- Resolution
Normal
File Info
Select Files
Exit
File Info
100VIDEO HDV_0001.MP4
Date
Duration
Size
Resolution
: JAN/01/2013
: 0:00:20
: 22.6 MB
: 1280X720/30p
Exit OK
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
Other settings
Storage Info
Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings
[ Control (Up/
Down) ] button
Storage Info
[ Control (OK) ] button.
•
•
Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to move the screen up or down and view additional information.
You can check the used memory, available memory, and the available recordable time for each recording resolution.
Storage Info
Exit
2
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
Storage
Used
Free
: Card
: 190MB
: 14.6GB
Move Back
• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu.
• The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the
LCD screen as the camcorder’s system files occupy a part of the capacity.
File No.
The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded. Use File No. to continue or reset the current file number sequence.
STBY [220Min]
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/
Down) ] button File No.
[ Control (OK) ] button.
Settings
Storage Info
File No.
Date/Time Set
Exit
:
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
To exit the menu, press the
[ MENU ] button.
STBY
Settings
Storage Info
File No.
Date/Time Set
Exit
[220Min]
Series
Reset
Submenu Items
Items
Series
Reset
Use
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a different memory card, formatted the card, or deleted all files.
The file number is reset only when a new folder is created.
Resets the file number to 0001.
When you set File No.
to Series , each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer.
75
76
Date/Time Set
By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a recording during playback.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Settings
[
Control (Up/Down)
] button
Date/Time Set
[
Control (OK)
] button.
STBY
Settings
Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
2
Select the date or time information, and change the setting values by pressing the [ Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right) ] button.
Date/Time Set
Month Day
JAN 01
Year
2013
Hr
12
Min
00 AM
3
Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
Cancel Move OK
Other settings
Date/Time Display
You can set whether or not the date and/or time appear on the LCD screen.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/Down) ] button Date/Time Display
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
2
Select the desired submenu and menu item with the [
Control (Up/
Down)
] button, and then press
[
Control (OK)
] button.
Exit
STBY
Settings
Date/Time Set
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
•
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
Exit
The date/time appears on the
LCD screen according to the selected option.
[220Min]
Off
Date
:
Time
:
:
[220Min]
The year can be set up to 2037.
Submenu Items
Items
Off
Date
Time
Date & Time
Use
To not display the current date/ time.
To display the current date.
To display the current time.
To display the current date and time.
On-screen display
-
JAN/01/2013
12:00AM
JAN/01/2013
12:00AM
When the internal battery is depleted, the date/time will read
JAN/01/2013 12:00AM .
LCD Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Settings
[
Control (Up/Down)
] button
LCD Brightness
[
Control (OK)
] button.
STBY
Settings
Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
2
Select the desired submenu and menu item with the [ Control (Up/
Down) ] button, and then press
[ Control (OK) ] button.
3
Press the [ the menu.
MENU ] button to exit
STBY
Settings
Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
[220Min]
Normal
Bright
Submenu Items
Items
Normal
Bright
Standard brightness.
Brightens the LCD screen.
Use
Other settings
Auto LCD Off
To reduce power consumption, the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/
Down) ] button Auto LCD Off
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
:
LCD
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
[220Min]
Off
On
LCD
LCD
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts and dims the LCD screen.
• If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.
• A brighter LCD screen consumes more power.
• When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal.
• Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following situation:
- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.
77
78
Beep Sound
When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Settings
[
Control (Up/
Down)
] button
Beep Sound
[
Control (OK)
] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
:
LCD
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
3
Press the [ the menu.
MENU ] button to exit
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
[220Min]
Off
On
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
Disables the function.
To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button.
The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following situations:
- During recording and playback
- During a pause while recording
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (AV cable, micro HDMI cable, etc.)
Other settings
Shutter Sound
You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you press the [ PHOTO ] button on or off.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/Down) ] button Shutter Sound
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
:
LCD
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
STBY
Settings
Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
[220Min]
Off
On
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
To turn the shutter sound off.
Use
To turn the shutter sound on. It will sound when you press the
[ PHOTO ] button.
Other settings
Auto Power Off
You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Settings
[
Control (Up/Down)
] button
Auto Power Off
[
Control (OK)
] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the
[ Control (OK) ] button.
3
Press the [ the menu.
MENU ] button to exit
STBY
Settings
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
[220Min]
Off
5 Min
Submenu Items
Items
Off
5 Min
Use
To disable the function.
The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without performing an operation.
PC Software
If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in PC software easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your
PC. Using the software, you can download stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. You can also edit video and photo files using the PC software.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/
Down) ] button PC Software
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
2
Select the desired submenu item with the [
Control (Up/Down)
] button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
Press the [ MENU ] button to exit the menu.
STBY
Settings
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
[220Min]
Off
On
Submenu Items
Items
Off
On
Use
To disable the function.
To launch the built-in editing software when you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable.
• Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations:
- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.
- While the following functions are in operation: Delete: All Files ,
Protect: All On .
- While recording, playing back (except when paused), or playing back a photo slide show.
• To operate the camcorder again, press the [ Power ( )] button.
The PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.
79
Format
Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media.
Insert a memory card. page 30
80
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings
[ Control (Up/Down) ] button
Format
[ Control (OK) ] button.
2
Select
Yes
by pressing the
[ Control(Left/Right) ] button, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Auto Power Off
PC Software
Format
Exit
[220Min]
:
:
• Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation
(such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided power adaptor, as the recording media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
• If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.
• Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.
• Format the memory card in the following situations:
- Before using a new memory card
- If the memory card was formatted on other devices
- If the memory card was used to record on other devices
- If the camcorder cannot read the memory card
• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock can not be formatted.
• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed in the menu.
• You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid loss of power while formatting.
Other settings
Default Set
You can restore all menu settings to their defaults.
1
Press the [ MENU ] button
[ Control (Left/Right) ] button
Settings [ Control (Up/
Down) ] button Default Set
[ Control (OK) ] button.
STBY
Settings
Format
Default Set
Language
Exit
2
Select
Yes
if you want all the settings returned to the defaults.
[220Min]
• Do not turn off the power while using this function.
• After resetting the camcorder, reset the Date/Time Set . page 25
• The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media.
Language
You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages in.
page 29
Open source licenses
Show the Open source licenses information.
Connecting to a 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.
Camcorder
CARD
HDTV
Signal flow
Micro HDMI cable
Using a micro HDMI cable
1
Turn on the camcorder.
• If 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 micro HDMI cable.
3
Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve attached the camcorder to.
•
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV’s input or source.
4
Start to play back images. page 42
Understanding the HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.
• You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this camcorder.
• The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.
• Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1.3, the screen display may not work.
81
CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV
You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular
TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer.
TV
Camcorder
CARD
Signal flow
Audio/Video cable
82
Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output
1
Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.
•
Turn on the camcorder, and then connect an Audio/
Video cable. If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV.
2
Set the TV’s input or source selector to the input you’ve attached the camcorder to.
•
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV input.
3
Start to play back images.
page 42
Stereo Type
Connecting to a TV
Mono Type
Yellow White
Yellow Red
White
• When you connect the camcorder to a TV, the LCD screen of the camcorder turns off automatically.
• Make sure you’ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks. The TV screen may not display the right image information if connected incorrectly.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.
• We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source.
• When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks.
• Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs, connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the green jack of the TV.
• If your TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the video jack, the white plug to the audio jack, and leave the red plug unconnected.
• When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, images recorded in high definition image quality (1280x720/
30p) play back in standard definition image quality.
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority: HDMI Audio/Video (composite) output
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
Recording ratio
Appearance on Wide
Screen (16:9) TV
Appearance on 4:3 TV
Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio
Images recorded in a 4:3 ratio
Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video may include noise.
Connecting to a TV
83
84
Dubbing videos
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD
RECORDERS
You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.
• Videos are dubbed to the other recording devices via analog data transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable.
• Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.
1
Insert the storage media into the recording device.
2
Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.
3
Start recording on the recording device, and then start playback on the camcorder.
•
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
4
When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Camcorder
VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders
• 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).
• To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to your computer.
page 86
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
• To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 76
CARD
Signal flow
Audio/Video cable
Using with a windows computer
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS
COMPUTER
You can perform the functions listed below by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder.
Main Functions
• Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions
- Playing back recorded videos or photos.
- Editing recorded videos or photos.
- Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube,
Flickr or Facebook, etc.
• You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on the storage media into your computer.
System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intellistudio:
OS
CPU
Items
RAM
Video Card
Display
USB
Direct X
Recommended
Memory Card
(Installed in
Camcorder)
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or higher
Intel
®
Core 2 Duo
®
1.66 GHz or higher is recommended
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 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 GT 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
6MB/s (Class 6) or above
• System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not operate optimally.
• On a slower than recommended computer, video playback may skip frames or operate in an unexpected manner.
• If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install
DirectX 9.0c or higher.
• We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the videos.
• To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires faster and better components than a desktop PC.
• Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.
• On 64-bit environment of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows
7, Intelli-studio may be installed and work as 32-bit program.
85
86
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or
Flickr.
Step 1. Connecting the USB cable
1
Set PC Software to On .
•
This is the default setting.
2
Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable.
•
•
A new file saving window appears along with the Intelli-studio main window. If your camcorder has no new files, the pop-up window for saving new files will not appear.
Depending on your version of Windows, the Windows removable disk window may also appear.
Using with a windows computer
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 .
To disconnect the USB cable
To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer, you must follow these steps:
CAR
1.
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
2.
Select , and then click
Stop
.
3.
If the Stop a Hardware device window appears, click OK .
4.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.
• Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung)
• Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug oriented in the correct direction.
• 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, 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.
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
@
• 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 .
• You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking on Web Support Update Intelli-studio Start Update .
• 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.
9
0
!
For details, select
Help
Intelli-studio screen.
Help
on the
@
#
$
8
9
0
!
4
5
6
7
No.
1
2
3
%
Description
Menu items
Display files in the selected folder.
Switch to Photo edit mode.
Switch to Video edit mode.
Switch to Share mode.
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.
Select a file type.
View videos and photos 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.
Print files, view files on a map, store files in Contents Manager, or register faces.
87
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.
•
•
You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file.
If 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.
•
Playback starts and the controls appear.
Using with a windows computer
Step 4. Editing videos or photos
You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert Frame, etc.) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli-studio, make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe-keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer.
1
Choose the videos or photos you want to edit.
2
Click Movie Edit ( ) or Photo Edit ( ) depending on the file you selected in the Intelli-studio browser.
•
The selected file appears in the editing window.
3
Edit a video or photo with various edit functions.
88
Intelli-studio supports the following file formats:
- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)
- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF
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.
•
The selected files appear in the sharing window.
Using with a windows computer
4
Click
Upload
to start uploading.
•
A pop-up window appears. The window will either ask you to enter your ID and password or ask you to click OK to continue to the web site you have selected.
3
Click the web site you would like to upload files to.
•
You can choose YouTube , twitter , flickr , facebook , Picasa ,
Email , or another web site you want to use for your site management.
5
Enter your ID and the password to access.
•
Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment.
The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity available for uploading videos can differ, depending on each web site’s policy.
89
90
Using with a windows computer
UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS DIRECTLY TO YOUTUBE!
The One-Press [ Share ( ) ] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [ Share ( ) ] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the USB cable.
STEP 1
On the product, select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the [ Share ( ) ] button. Repeat for each video you want to upload. page 73
• The Share mark ( ) appears on each video.
Normal
0:00:55 1/10
Photo Move Play
STEP 3
Press the [ Share ( ) ] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer.
• A pop-up sharing window displaying the videos with share marks appears on the screen.
• Click Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube.
• If you want to upload directly without showing a pop-up sharing window, check “Intelli-studio does not pop a list of share marked files from the connected device”.
• You can use the [ Share ( ) ] button only while Intelli-studio is running.
STEP 2
Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable.
• If you have set PC Software: On , Intelli-studio runs automatically on a
Windows computer after you’ve connected the product.
CAR
• As part of the uploading process, the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by
YouTube before actually uploading. Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size, computer performance, and network speed.
• There is no guarantee the uploading operation will work in all environments. YouTube server-side changes in the future may disable this function.
• For more information on YouTube, visit the YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/
• This product’s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC.
The presence of the YouTube uploading functionality in this product is not an endorsement of or recommendation for the product by YouTube LLC.
• If you do not have an account on a specified website, you must register first before you can upload.
• According to YouTube’s policy, direct video uploading may not be available in your nation/region.
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE
You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.
Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media
1
Set PC Software to Off .
page 79
2
Insert a memory card.
page 30
3
Connect the camcorder to the
PC with the USB cable.
page 86
•
•
The Removable Disk or
Samsung window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment.
Select Open folders to view files using Windows
Explorer and then click
OK .
Using with a windows computer
4
The folders in the storage media appear.
•
Different file types are stored in different folders.
5
Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your PC.
• If the
Removable Disk
window does not appear, confirm the connection ( page 86) or repeat steps 1 through 3 again. If the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder using My Computer or Windows Explorer.
• If the connected camcorder’s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right-clicking your mouse (open or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by an
Autorun virus. Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest version.
Photos Videos
System folder
Setting folder
91
92
Using with a windows computer
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
• The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown below.
• Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable.
Videos (H.264)
①
• HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format.
• SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 name format.
• The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file is created.
• Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9,999.
• 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.
Photos
②
• As with video clip files, the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created.
• Photo files have a SAM_####.JPG format. A new folder stores files starting with SAM_0001.JPG.
• Folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTO
101PHOTO etc.
File format
Video files
• Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is
‘.MP4’.
• Refer to page 53 for video resolution.
Photo files
• Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
Group) format. The file extension is ‘.JPG’.
• Refer to page 54 for photo resolution.
Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder.
For proper playback, the camcorder requires the original folder and file name.
Troubleshooting
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.
Power source
Message
Low Battery
Check authenticity of the battery.
This is not a rated adaptor.
Use only the rated adaptor that we provided.
Icon
-
Informs that...
The battery is almost discharged.
The battery failed to authenticate.
The power adaptor failed to authenticate.
Storage media
Message
Insert Card
Card Full
Card Error
Card Locked
Action
• Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor.
• Charge the battery.
• Check the battery’s authenticity. Change to an authentic and charged Samsung battery.
• We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder.
• Check the power adaptor’s authenticity.
• We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors for this camcorder.
Icon Informs that...
There is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot.
• Insert a memory card.
Action
There is not enough space to record on the memory card.
• Back-up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete unnecessary files in the memory card.
The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized.
• Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.
The write protection tab on the memory card has been set to lock.
• Release the write protection tab.
93
Troubleshooting
Storage media
Message
Not Supported Card
Please format
Low speed card.
Please record a lower resolution.
Icon Informs that...
Action
The memory card is not supported in this camcorder.
• Change to a memory card that we recommended.
The memory card is not formatted.
• Format the memory card using the menu.
-
The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution.
• Record video at a lower resolution.
• Change the memory card to a faster one. page 32
94
Recording
Message
Write Error
Release the Smart Auto
The number of video files is full.
Cannot record video.
The number of photo files is full.
Cannot take a photo.
Icon
-
-
-
-
Informs that...
Some problems occurred while writing data to the storage media.
You cannot operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO is activated.
Action
• Format the storage media using the menu after backing-up important files to your PC or another storage media.
• Turn off the SMART AUTO function.
The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999.
The card has reached maximum capacity. No more files can be stored.
The number of photo files that can be stored is 9,999.
The card has reached maximum capacity. No more files can be stored.
• Delete unnecessary files from the storage media.
• Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.
• Change to another card which has enough free space.
• Set File No.
to Reset .
• Format the storage media.
• Delete unnecessary files on the storage media.
• Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.
• Change to another card which has enough free space.
• Set File No.
to Reset .
• Format the storage media.
Recording
Message
File number is full.
Cannot record video.
File number is full.
Cannot take a photo.
Check the lens cover.
Playback
Message
Read Error
Corrupted file
Troubleshooting
Icon
-
-
Informs that...
Folder and file number have reached the maximum number. You cannot record additional videos.
Folder and file number have reached the maximum number. You cannot record additional photos.
Action
• Set File No.
to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting.
• Set File No.
to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting.
Lens cover is closed.
• Open the lens cover.
Icon
-
Informs that...
Some problems occurred when reading data from the storage media.
Action
• Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage device.
This file cannot be read.
• Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device.
95
96
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center.
Power
Symptom
The camcorder does not turn on.
The power automatically turns off.
Power cannot be turned off .
The battery is quickly discharged.
Explanation/Solution
• The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder.
• The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.
• If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.
• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
• If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off ( Auto Power Off ).
To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off .
• Use the power adaptor.
• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
• The temperature is too low.
• The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.
• The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery.
Displays
Symptom Explanation/Solution
The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right.
• This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see display specifications. page 83
Troubleshooting
Displays
Symptom
Unknown indicator appears on the screen.
An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.
The image on the LCD screen looks dark.
Explanation/Solution
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. pages 93~95
• This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.
• Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.
Storage media
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Memory card functions are not operable.
Image cannot be deleted.
You cannot format the memory card.
The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 30
• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 80
• You cannot delete the images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the device. page 72
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. page 31
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. page 31
• The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems.
• The file may be corrupted.
• The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
• Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard.
Your computer does not recognize an SDXC memory card.
• SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer, download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website.
Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card.
• SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. Ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device.
97
98
Recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Pressing the [
Recording start/stop
] button does not start recording.
• There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.
• Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock.
• The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.
Troubleshooting
The actual recording time is less than the estimated time.
• The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used.
• Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time.
The recording stops automatically.
• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.
Back up important files to your PC, and then format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
• If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the storage media will deteriorate.
In this case, reformat the storage media.
• If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.
When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
• The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.
Troubleshooting
Recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution
When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an instant.
• Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.
During recording, the date/time does not appear.
• Set Date/Time Display to on. page 76
The beep sound is not heard.
• Set the Beep Sound to On.
• The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos.
• When the Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep sound will automatically turn off.
There is a time difference between the point where you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button and the point where the recorded video starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press the [
Recording start/stop ] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.
You cannot record a photo image.
• Set your camcorder to the recording mode. page 26
• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set.
page 31
• The storage media is full.
Use a new memory card or format the storage media.
page 80
Remove unnecessary images. page 70
99
Troubleshooting
Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom
Focus does not adjust automatically.
The image appears too bright or flickering, or changes in color.
Explanation/Solution
• Set Focus to Auto .
page 58
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus.
Adjust the focus manually.
page 58
• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the focus.
• You are recording in a dark place. Increase the brightness.
• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Cancel iSCENE to minimize these phenomena. page 52
Playback on your camcorder
Symptom
The video does not play back.
The Skip or Search function does not work properly.
Playback is interrupted unexpectedly.
You cannot hear sound when playing back a Time
Lapse recording.
Photos stored on a storage media do not appear in the actual size.
Explanation/Solution
• Press the [ MODE ] button to set the video playback mode.
• Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder.
• Check out memory card compatibility.
page 31
• If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it cannot function properly.
Turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
• Check if the power adaptor or battery is properly connected and stable.
• The Time Lapse REC function does not record sound.
• Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at their actual size. This is not an error.
100
Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)
Symptom Explanation/Solution
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device.
• Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV,
DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color- left)
• The Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly. Make sure that the
Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack. page 82
You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting
Connecting to a computer
Symptom
When accessing videos, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Explanation/Solution
• Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly.
Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC.
• You need to install a video codec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder. Install or run the internal edit software (Intelli-studio).
• Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer. Reconnect it properly.
• Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file. Check the recommended computer specifications.
Intelli-studio does not function properly.
• Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.
• Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.
• Set
PC Software
to
On
in the Settings menu.
The image or sound of the video file recorded by your camcorder does not play back correctly on your PC.
• The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer speed of PC. Copy the video file to your PC and then play it back on the PC.
• If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly. Video files copied to the PC are not affected by it.
The playback screen is paused or distorted.
• Check the system requirements to play back a video. page 85
• Exit all other applications running on the computer.
• If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC, the file may not play back smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC.
101
Troubleshooting
Dubbing with other devices
Symptom
You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable.
Explanation/Solution
• The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder.
page 84
General operations
Symptom
The date and time are incorrect.
Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the camcorder.
Explanation/Solution
• Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?
The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. page 25
• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
102
Menu items that cannot be used at the same time
Symptom
Menu items are grayed out.
Explanation/Solution
• You cannot select grayed items in the menu. If you have not inserted a memory card into the camcorder, all functions that require a memory card (
Storage Info
,
Format
, etc.) are grayed in the menu and you cannot select them. Insert a memory card to select and use these functions.
Because of the following settings Cannot use
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Face Detection
Back light
Digital Special Effect
C.Nite, Intelli Zoom Video Resolution : 1280x720/30p
Maintenance & additional information
MAINTENANCE
Cautions when storing
• To store your camcorder safely, turn it off.
- Remove the battery and power adaptor.
- Remove the memory card.
Cleaning the camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor.
• 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 air 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 on the lens if the lens is left dirty.
- If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour.
LCD screen
• To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth.
• Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not malfunctions.
- When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up.
- If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.
- When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen.
• An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.
However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center. These spots, which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images.
103
104
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.
• Exactly when does dew condensation occur?
When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a hot area suddenly. Examples:
- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors.
- You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running.
• What can I do?
- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.
• Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared.
• Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.
Maintenance & additional information
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
• Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.
• Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.
Power sources
The power adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/region that has the power in the 100 V to
240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder. 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, China, CIS, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran,
Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.
You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world.
Maintenance & additional information
GLOSSARY
AF (Auto Focus)
A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses contrast to focus automatically.
Aperture
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor.
Camcorder shake (Blur)
If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow. Prevent camcorder shake by raising the sensitivity or using a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a tripod or the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder.
Composition
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS)
A CMOS is an image sensor that produces images approaching the quality of CCD
(charge coupled device) sensors. It consumes less power, meaning the battery on your camcorder lasts longer before it needs recharging.
Digital zoom
A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with the zoom lens
(Optical zoom). When using the Digital zoom, the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases.
Effective Pixel Count
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 (f)
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.
F. No (F-Number)
The F-number defines the ratio of the focal length to the size of the lens aperture
(focal length/diameter of lens aperture). The smaller the F-number, the larger the lens aperture and the greater the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor.
Generally, smaller F-numbers provide brighter images.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the
ISOIEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG-2 format,
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition videos.
Optical zoom
This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with the lens alone and does not degrade the quality of images.
Quality
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a larger file size.
Resolution
The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter speed provides less time for light to enter. The photo becomes darker, but more easily freezes subjects in motion.
White balance (color balance)
An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, green, and blue) in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the colors in an image.
105
Specifications
106
Model name HMX-F90/HMX-F91/HMX-F900/HMX-F910/HMX-F920
System
LCD screen
Connectors
General
Video signal
Picture compression format
Audio compression format
Image device
Effective pixels
Total pixels
Lens
Focal length
Size/dot number
LCD screen method
Composite video out
Audio output
HDMI output
USB output
Power source
Power source type
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Internal MIC
※
The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
NTSC
H.264/AVC
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
1/3.2” CMOS
Approx. 920,000 pixels
Approx. 5 Mega pixels
1.8 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 70x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens
2.1mm~109.2mm
2.7 inches wide, 230k
TFT active matrix system
1.0V (p_p), 75
Ω
, analog
-7.5dBm 47K
Ω
, analog, stereo
D type connector (Micro HDMI) mini USB-B type (USB2.0 High Speed)
5.0V (Using the power adaptor), 3.7V (Using Lithium Ion battery)
Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz, Lithium Ion battery
2.4W ( LCD on)
32˚F~104˚F (0˚C~40˚C)
10% ~80%
-4˚F~140˚F (-20˚C~60˚C)
Approx. 2.05''×2.3''×4.43'' (53.9mm×56.4mm×119.0mm)
Approx. 222g (0.489lb) (without battery and memory card)
Omni-directional stereo microphone
Warranty
SAMSUNG
LIMITED WARRANTY
SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.
SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
Labor
1 year carry-in
Parts
1 year
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.
It must be presented to the authorized service center.
EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.
Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty.
Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories
(e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
COUNTRY
IN THE US
CALL
1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864)
OR VISIT US ONLINE AT www.samsung.com
WRITE
Samsung Electronics America, lnc.
85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
RoHS compliant
Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls
(PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)- in our products.
advertisement
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Key Features
- Handheld camcorder 5 MP CMOS 25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2") White
- Optical zoom: 52x Digital zoom: 130x
- Memory card
- LCD Built-in display 6.86 cm (2.7")
- 1280 x 720 pixels
- Built-in microphone Built-in speaker(s)
- HDMI
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 1.66 h
Related manuals
advertisement
Table of contents
- 6 Before reading this user manual
- 6 SAFETY WARNINGS
- 6 PRECAUTIONS
- 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
- 8 Safety information
- 12 Contents
- 14 Quick start guide
- 17 Getting to know the camcorder
- 17 unpacking
- 18 LOCATION OF CONTROLS
- 20 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS
- 23 Getting started
- 23 INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
- 24 CHARGING THE BATTERY
- 25 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
- 28 Basic operation of the camcorder
- 28 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
- 28 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
- 29 SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME
- 30 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES
- 30 SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE
- 31 USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)
- 33 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES
- 34 Getting ready to start recording
- 34 INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)
- 35 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)
- 37 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY
- 38 ATTACHING THE STRAP
- 38 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
- 39 Basic recording
- 39 RECORDING VIDEOS
- 40 RecordING pause/RESUME
- 41 TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION)
- 42 RECORDING PHOTOS
- 43 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)
- 44 Zooming in/out
- 45 USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON
- 46 Basic playback
- 46 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
- 47 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS
- 49 PLAYING BACK My Clip
- 49 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION
- 50 TAGGING and capturing great moments while playing back video
- 51 VIEWING PHOTOS
- 52 ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK
- 53 Using the menu items
- 53 HANDLING MENUS
- 54 MENU ITEMS
- 56 Advanced recording
- 56 iSCENE
- 57 Video Resolution
- 58 Photo Resolution
- 58 White Balance
- 60 Face Detection
- 61 EV (Exposure Value)
- 62 C.Nite
- 62 Focus
- 64 Anti-Shake(HDIS)
- 65 Digital Special Effect
- 66 Zoom Type
- 67 Cont. Shot
- 68 Time Lapse REC
- 70 Guideline
- 71 Advanced playback
- 71 Thumbnail View Option
- 72 PlayOption
- 72 Smart BGM Option
- 74 Delete
- 75 Delete My Clip
- 76 Protect
- 77 Share Mark
- 78 Slide Show
- 78 File Info
- 79 Other settings
- 79 Storage Info
- 79 File No.
- 80 Date/Time Set
- 80 Date/Time Display
- 81 LCD Brightness
- 81 Auto LCD Off
- 82 Beep Sound
- 82 Shutter Sound
- 83 Auto Power Off
- 83 PC Software
- 84 Format
- 84 Default Set
- 84 Language
- 84 Open source licenses
- 85 Connecting to a TV
- 85 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI
- 86 CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV
- 87 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN
- 88 Dubbing videos
- 88 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS
- 89 Using with a windows computer
- 89 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER
- 90 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM
- 94 Upload your videos directly to YouTube!
- 95 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE
- 97 Troubleshooting
- 97 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES
- 100 Symptoms and solutions
- 107 Maintenance & additional information
- 107 MAINTENANCE
- 108 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
- 109 GLOSSARY
- 110 Specifications