Samsung HMX-F80 User Manual

HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP

USER

M

ANUAL

HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP
HMX-F810BP/HMX-F810SP

Digital Camcorder

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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.

- Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.

Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

Safety Icon Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

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.

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.

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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 91~100

This User Manual covers models HMX-F80, HMX-F800,
and HMX-F810.

• Illustrations of model HMX-F80 are used in this user manual.

• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as

those you see on the LCD screen.

• Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other
accessories are subject to change without any notice.

• Before use, read ‘Safety information’ carefully and then use the
product properly.

• Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by
not following the user manual.

• In this manual, a ‘memory card (card)’ means a SD, SDHC, or
SDXC.

• 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.
Ex) 720X576/50p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item

page 53



Item Use

720X576/50p

(16:9)

If you set 720X576/50p (16:9), the corresponding icon ( ) will
appear on the screen.

Records in 720x576 (50p) resolution
with 16:9 aspect ratio.

On-screen

display

The

following terms are used in t

his manual:

• ‘Scene’referstothepointwhereyoupressthe[Recording
start/stop]buttontostartrecordinguntilyoupress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/analoguemediaordevicesisprotectedbythe
CopyrightActandcannotbeusedwithoutpermissionofthe
ownerofthecopyright,exceptforpersonalenjoyment.Evenif
yourecordaneventsuchasashow,performance,orexhibition
forpersonalenjoyment,westronglyrecommendthatyouobtain
permissionbeforehand.

Before reading this user manual

• ForOpenSourcelicencesinformation,refertothe
‘Opensource-F80.pdf’intheprovidedCD-ROM.

Notesregardingtrademarks

• Allthetradenamesandregisteredtrademarksmentionedinthis
manualorotherdocumentationprovidedwithyourSamsung
productaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheir
respectiveholders.Furthermore,‘
eachcaseinthismanual.

• SD,SDHCandSDXClogosaretrademarksofSD-3C,LLC.

• Microsoft

®

,Windows®,WindowsVista®,Windows®7,and

®

areeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksof

DirectX
theMicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orother
countries.

®

,Core™,Core2Duo®,andPentium®aretheregistered

• Intel
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.

TM

’and‘®’arenotmentionedin

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Safety information

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.

WARNING

Means that there is a potential
risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential
risk of personal injury or damage
to the product.

WARNING

Do not overload outlets or extension
cords as this may result in abnormal
heat or fire.

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or
power adaptor could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.

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Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.

Do not disassemble the product. Unplug from the power supply. This precaution must be

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.

LIO

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 allow water or metal and
inflammable matter to enter the
camcorder or power adaptor. Doing
so may pose a fire hazard.

Do not bend the USB cable or damage
the power adaptor by pressing on it
with a heavy object. There may be a
risk of fire or electric shock.

followed.

No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust
entering the camcorder or power
adaptor could cause malfunctions or
defects.

Do not disconnect the adaptor by
pulling on its USB cable, as this could
damage the cable.

Safety information

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Do not use the power adaptor if it
has damaged, split or broken cords
or wires. Doing so may cause fire or
electric shock.

Keep the camcorder away from water
when using it near the beach or pool
or when it rains. There is a risk of
malfunction or electric shock.

When cleaning the power adaptor,
unplug the power adaptor. There is a
risk of malfunction or electric shock.

Do not connect the power adaptor
unless the plug can be fully inserted
with no part of the blades exposed.

Keep the used lithium battery or
memory card out of the reach of
children. If the lithium battery or
memory card is swallowed by a child,
consult physician immediately.

If the camcorder emits an abnormal
sound or smell, or smokes, unplug
the power adaptor immediately and
request service from a Samsung
service centre. There is a risk of fire or
personal injury.

Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it
may explode.

Do not plug or unplug the power
adaptor with wet hands. There is a risk
of electric shock.

If the camcorder malfunctions,
immediately detach the power adaptor
or battery from the camcorder.
There is a risk of fire or injury.

Never use cleaning fluid or similar
chemicals to clean the camcorder.
Do not spray cleaners directly on the
camcorder.

Keep the power adaptor unplugged
when not in use or during lightning
storms. There is a risk of fire.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair,
or modify the camcorder or the power
adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric
shock.

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CAUTION

Safety information

Do not press the surface of the LCD
with force, or hit it with a sharp object.
If you push the LCD surface, display
unevenness may occur.

Do not leave the camcorder in a closed
vehicle for a long time where the
temperature is very high.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden
changes in temperature or high humidity.
There is also a risk of defect or electric

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shock when using outdoors during
lightning storms.

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 expose the camcorder to soot
or steam. Thick soot or steam could
damage the camcorder case or cause a
malfunction.

Do not place the camcorder down on
the open LCD screen.

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 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 wipe the camcorder body with
benzene or thinner. The exterior coating
could peel off or the case surface could
deteriorate.

Do not use the camcorder near direct
sunlight or heating equipment. This may
cause a malfunction or injury.

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Do not expose the camcorder to
insecticide. Insecticide entering the
camcorder could cause the product
to fail to operate normally. Turn the
camcorder off and cover it with vinyl
sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not leave the LCD screen open when
not using the camcorder.

Safety information

Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD
screen when lifting it. The LCD screen
could detach and the camcorder may
fall.

Place the camcorder on a stable
surface that is well ventilated.

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.

Keep important data separately.
Samsung is not responsible for data
loss.

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.

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 completely.

Use Samsung-approved accessories
only. Using products from other
manufacturers may cause overheating,
fire, explosion, electric shock or
personal injuries caused by abnormal
operation.

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 unauthorised
accessories.

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Contents

Before reading this user manual ....................... 2

SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ........................................... 2

Safety information ............................................ 4

Quick start guide ........................................... 10

Getting to know the camcorder ...................... 13

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ........................ 13

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

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Getting ready to start recording ...................... 30

INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..... 31

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................... 33

ATTACHING THE STRAP ............................................................ 34

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN .................................................. 34

... 30

Basic recording ............................................. 35

RECORDING VIDEOS.................................................................. 35

RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME .................................................. 36

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)

RECORDING PHOTOS ................................................................ 38

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) ...... 39

ZOOMING IN/OUT....................................................................... 40

USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON ............................................. 41

................................................................... 37

Basic playback .............................................. 42

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE ........................................... 42

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS ............................................................. 43

PLAYING BACK MY CLIP ............................................................ 45

USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION ......................................... 45

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING

BACK VIDEO ............................................................................... 46

VIEWING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 47

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK..................................... 48

Using the menu items .................................... 49

HANDLING MENUS .................................................................... 49

MENU ITEMS .............................................................................. 50

Contents

Advanced recording ...................................... 52

iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52

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

Slide Show .................................................................................. 73

File Info ........................................................................................ 73

Other settings ................................................ 74

Storage Info ................................................................................. 74

File No. ........................................................................................ 74

Date/Time Set ............................................................................. 75

Date/Time Display ....................................................................... 75

LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 76

Auto LCD Off ............................................................................... 76

Beep Sound ................................................................................ 77

Shutter Sound ............................................................................. 77

Auto Power Off ............................................................................ 78

PC Software ................................................................................ 78

Format ......................................................................................... 79

Default Set ................................................................................... 79

Language .................................................................................... 79

Connecting to a TV ........................................ 80

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI .............. 80

CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV ............................................. 81

VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN ........................................................ 82

Dubbing videos ............................................. 83

DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS ......................... 83

Using with a windows computer ..................... 84

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............... 84

USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME ...................................... 85

USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ........................... 89

Troubleshooting ............................................. 91

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ................................. 91

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS ................................................... 94

Maintenance & additional information ............ 101

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 101

USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD ..................................... 102

GLOSSARY ............................................................................... 103

Specifications .............................................. 104

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Quick start guide

CARD

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

STEP 1: Get ready

Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬page 19

1

Charge the battery fully. ¬page 20

2

Insert a memory card. ¬page 30

3

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STEP 2: Record videos and photos

Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn

1

on the camcorder.

•

Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open (

page 15

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To record videos, press the [Recording start/stop] button or,

2

to record photos, press the [PHOTO] button. ¬pages 35, 38

[Recording

start/stop]

button

CARD

).

[Recording

start/stop]

button

Quick start guide

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.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

1

Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom]

2

lever.

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button to select a

3

desired video or photo, and then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

1/10

Viewing on a TV

You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.

pages 80~82

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STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos

Using the Intelli-studio programme 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 85~88.

CARD

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Quick start guide

Importing and viewing videos/photos from the
camcorder to your PC

Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder

1

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.

Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to

2

Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio programme.

•

You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face,
Date, Location, etc.

Folders directory on your PC

Double-click the file you would like to play back.

3

12

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 (

Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the
camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set PC
Software: On). ¬ page 78

) p Upload tab on the browser. ¬page 88

STEP 5: Delete videos or photos

Saved files into your PCContents Manager

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 p Playback ( ) mode
Delete

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page

70

MENU] button p

[

p

HMX-F80SP

Getting to know the camcorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any
of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer
Care Centre.

Model name Colour Internal memory Lens

HMX-F80BP
HMX-F800BP
HMX-F810BP

HMX-F800SP
HMX-F810SP

• 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 unauthorised 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.

• Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick
start guide.

Black -

Sliver -

52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

130x (Digital)

Checking your accessories

Battery Power adaptor USB cable

Audio/Video cable User manual CD Quick start guide

Optional accessories

Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card

External battery charger Memory card/

Memory card adaptor

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left

2

3

4

14

5 6

1

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ⓑ

ⓐ

8 9 10 11 12

ⓓ

ⓔ

ⓒ

Getting to know the camcorder

1

Lens

2

MENU button

Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button /

3

Zoom (T/W) button

4

Recording start/stop button

5

LCD screen

Memory card/Jack cover

6

USB jack (

ⓐ

Memory card slot (

ⓑ

AV jack (

ⓒ

CHG (charging) indicator

ⓓ

HDMI jack (

ⓔ

7

7

Internal speaker

8

Display ( ) button

9

Recording pause/resume ( ) button

10

Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button

11

SMART AUTO ( ) button

12

Power ( ) button

)

)

)

)

Getting to know the camcorder

Right/Top & Bottom

1

2

3

4 5

1

MODE button

2

Zoom lever (T/W)

3

PHOTO / My Clip button

4

Strap

5

Strap hook

6

Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch

7

Internal microphone

8

Battery release switch (BATT.)

9

Tripod receptacle

Rear

9

7

6

8

1

2

3

Mode indicator

1

: Recording mode (Video/Photo)
: Playback mode

2

Recording start/stop button

3

Battery slot

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during
recording.

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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( )modeonly.

• Pressthe[MODE]buttontoselecttherecording( )mode.page26

VideoandPhotorecordingmode

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+0.3

01/JAN/2012 00:00

• 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an16GB
SDHCmemorycardcapacity.

• Thesettingsoffunctionsmarkedwith donot
remainwhenthecamcorderturnsoff.

• Forenhancedperformance,thedisplay
indicationsandthe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.

Left of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Recordingmode(Video/Photo)

/

STBY

// /

0:00:00 [220Min]

9999

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Operatingstatus(standby/
recording/pause/photocapturing)
Timecounter(videorecording
time,remainingrecordabletime)

iSCENE /SmartAuto

/

TimeLapseREC

MyClip

Photoimagecounter
(totalnumberofrecordablephotos)

WhiteBalance

Manualfocus

C.Nite

1/50

EV(ExposureValue)

+0.3

Zoom(opticalzoom/intellizoom
/digitalzoom)

DigitalSpecialEffect

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

•

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

Photo Move Play

1/10

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator 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

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info
(remaining battery level)

Button guide

Video playback mode

Playback status (playback/pause/
search/skip)

Time code (elapsed time /
recorded time)

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info
(remaining battery level)

PlayOption

Video Resolution

Getting to know the camcorder

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

0:00:55

Indicator Meaning

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

100-0001

Recorded time

Current video / total number of

1/10

recorded videos

Protect

My Clip

Error file

Scroll bar

My Clip

Protect

Shortcut menu

Button guide

File name (file number)

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•

This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only.

•

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (

Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

Normal

Movie

Move

Photo playback mode: Single view

1/10

Thumbnail View

18

Play

100-0001

1/10

) mode. ¬page 26

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo playback mode

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info
(remaining battery level)

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Button guide

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo playback mode

Slide Show

Current photo / total number of

1/10

recorded photos

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info
(remaining battery level)

Photo Resolution

Getting to know the camcorder

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Indicator Meaning

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

100-0001

Current photo / total number of

1/10

recorded photos
Protect
Error file

Scroll bar

Protect

Shortcut menu

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.

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.

•

To eject the battery

Gently push the [Battery release (BATT.)] switch in the direction

1

shown in the figure to eject the battery.

Push down, and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in

2

the figure.

[Battery release (BATT.)] switch

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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 electric shock or result in fire.

To charge the battery with the power adaptor

CA
RD

To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

CARD

Getting started

Insert the battery into the camcorder. ¬page 19

1

Open the jack cover of the camcorder.

2

Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor.

3

•

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 (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 10°C and 30°C (50˚F~86˚F).
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.

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Getting started

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.

CARD

Charging (CHG) lamp

Charging

state

LED colour

Charging Fully charged Error

(Orange)

(Green)

(Orange blink)

Battery level display

The battery level display shows the amount of battery power
remaining in the battery.

[220Min]STBY

9999

Battery Level

Indicator

Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off.

Change 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.

State Message

Fully charged -

75%~50% -

50%~25% -

25%~5% -

less than 5% -

-

Low

battery

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Getting started

Available charging and running time for the battery

Battery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210R

Charging time

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.

•

To charge the battery with the power adaptor

To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

Resolution

Continuous recording time

Playback time

approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min.

approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min.

HD SD HD SD

approx. 100 min. approx. 80 min. approx. 200 min. approx. 160 min.

approx. 200 min. approx. 400 min.

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.

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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.

About the battery

Battery properties

•

A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low

ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) 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.

Getting started

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 : 15ºC~25ºC (59ºF~77ºF),
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.

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Basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn

1

on the camcorder.

•

Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open (

To turn off the camcorder, press the [Power ( )] button.

2

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LCD screen

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered
on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and
messages’ (¬pages 91~93) 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

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

<Sleep mode>

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

)] button when not using it.

[Power (

After 20 minutes

<Power off>

Basic operation of the camcorder

SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME

You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on
this camcorder for the first time.

Open the LCD screen and press

1

the [Power (
the camcorder.

•

The Date/Time Set screen
appears.

Select the date and time

2

information, and change the setting values by using the [Control
(Up/Down/Left/Right)] button.

Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [Control

3

(OK)] button.

The year can be set up to 2037.

•
Set Date/Time Display to On. ¬page 75

•
After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a

•
special data area of the storage media.

)] button to turn on

Date/Time Set

Day

JAN012012 00 00

YearMonth Hr Min

Move OK

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.

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Basic operation of the camcorder

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time
you press the [MODE] button.

Recording mode (

Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode

•
indicator light turns on.

Mode Indicator Functions

Recording

mode

Playback

mode

This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo
recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode
without having to switch modes.

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) Q Playback mode ( )

To record videos or photos.

To play back videos or photos.

SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE

You can switch the on-screen information display mode.

Press the [Display (

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

•

<Full display mode>

Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the

•
recording conditions.
In the menu screen, the [Display ( )] button will be deactivated.

•

)] button.

[220Min]STBY

9999

STBY

<Minimum display mode>

USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)

The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents 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

1

using the shortcut menu (OK guide).

Press the [Control (OK)] button in
STBY mode.

•

The shortcut menu (OK guide)
appears.

[220Min]STBY

9999

Basic operation of the camcorder

Press the [Control (Left)] button to

2

select EV function.

•

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]
button to adjust the exposure
while viewing the image on the
LCD screen.

Press the [Control (OK)] button to

3

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.

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.

EV

0.0

+1.0

)

[220Min]STBY

9999

[220Min]STBY

9999

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SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS

Basic operation of the camcorder

28

Button

OK

UP

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT

Recording (

- Access the shortcut menu

- Confirm selection

- Exit the shortcut menu

- iSCENE

- Zoom (tele)

- Focus

- Zoom (wide)

EV

Face Detection

) mode

Playback (

Video playback (

- Access the shortcut menu

- Playback / Pause

Increases the volume - Moves the cursor up

Decreases the volume -

- Search playback RPS (Reverse
Playback Search) rate:

→x4→x8→

x2

- Previous skip playback

- Search playback FPS (Forward
Playback Search) rate:

→x4→x8→

x2

- Next skip playback

) mode

x16

x16

) mode

Photo playback (

- Access the shortcut menu

- Playback zoom

Previous image

Next image

) mode

Menu selection

Confirms selection

Moves the cursor
down

Moves to the previous
menu

Moves to the next
menu

Basic operation of the camcorder

SELECTING THE LANGUAGES

You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen.

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings.

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

2

button to select Language, and
then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

3

button to select the desired OSD
language, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

4

•

The OSD language appears in the selected language.

Settings

Format
Default Set

Language

Exit

Settings

Format
Default Set

Language

Exit

English

⦽ǎᨕ

Français

Submenu items

[220Min]STBY

English

Deutsch Italiano Español

Português Nederlands Svenska

Suomi Norsk Dansk

[220Min]STBY

Polski Čeština Slovensky

Magyar Română Български

Ελληνικά српски Hrvatski

Українська Русский

ᰛᵢ䃔

Language options may be changed without prior notice.

•

The selected language remains even without the battery.

•
The date and time format may change depending on the language

•
you selected.

⦽ǎᨕ

ไทย

Français

ѣᮽ

Türkçe

תירבע

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Getting ready to start recording

CARD

INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

CARD

To insert a memory card

Turn the camcorder off.

1

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

2

Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.

3

Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and

•
the terminal portion of the card is facing up.

Close the cover.

4

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 keeps turning on, the camcorder turns off.

•

Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.

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Compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.

To eject a memory card

Turn the camcorder off.

1

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

2

Gently push the memory card to eject it.

3

Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the

4

cover.

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 unauthorised memory cards, the camcorder can
not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.

• The memory cards released after this camcorder may not be
compatible with the camcorder.

• When the camcorder operates with 6MB/s (Class 6) or above
memory cards, it can be stable.

• 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 capacity than SD memory cards.

• SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.

Getting ready to start recording

Usable memory card (1GB~64GB)

Terminals

Protection tab

<SDHC>

Using the memory card adaptor

To use a memory card directly with a computer or a
card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an
adaptor.

<SDXC><SD>

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Getting ready to start recording

Handling a memory card

Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you

•
make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of
your PC.

Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an

•
operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, 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 recognise the
modified file.
The memory card does not support any data recovery mode.

•
Therefore, care should be taken in case the memory card is
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 formatting may find trouble
with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for
damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons.

You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory

•
cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or with
data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data
on the memory card and deleted 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,

•

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who might swallow it.

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

1280X720/25p

720X576/50p (16:9)

720X576/50p (4:3)

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

13 27

13 27 55 110 220 440

13 27 55 110 220 440 890

Recordable number of photos

Resolution

1696x954 (16:9)

1280x720 (16:9)

1600x1200 (4:3)

800x600 (4:3)

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

1,650

2,270 4,550 9,160 9,999 9,999 9,999

1,520 3,030 6,110 9,999 9,999 9,999

2,990 5,970 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

Storage media capacity

55 110 220 440

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

Storage media capacity

6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999

3,290

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

64GB

890

890

64GB

9,999

9,999

9,999

9,999

Getting ready to start recording

The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording

•

conditions and subject.
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
recorded when you set video resolution to 720X576/50p (4:3).

are the resolutions of photos to be

1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be
less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.

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Getting ready to start recording

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you
press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb.

If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your
hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.

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ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image
viewing.

Open the LCD screen with your finger.

1

•

The screen opens up to 90°.

Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

2

•

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 76.

•

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 (
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.

)] button to turn on the camcorder.

Select a subject to record.

1

•

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

Press the [Recording start/stop] button.

2

•

The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.

To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button

3

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.

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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 76

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 that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing
microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises
during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc).

When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is

•
automatically adjusted. It can make interference effects on images
and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places
correctly. We recommend you to use professional camcorders like a
infrared camcorder when recording at night.

An image can be shaken when the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function is

•
enabled if the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a 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.

Press the [Recording start/stop]

1

button.

•

The recording (z) indicator
appears and recording starts.

Press the [Recording pause/

2

resume (

•

•

•

•

) ] button.

The recording pauses and the indicator (
To continue the recording, press the [Recording pause/

resume (

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.

) ] button.

Resume

[220Min]0:01:24

) appears.

0005

Stop

Basic recording

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION)

What is My Clip function? You can tag good scenes while recording
and enjoy the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’(
The camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes.
The My Clip function can work by pressing the [PHOTO] button.

Press the [Recording start/stop] button.

1

•

The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.

Press the [PHOTO] button every

2

great moment while recording.

•

The camcorder tags the scenes
as My Clip (
photos at the same time.

To stop recording, press the

3

) and captures

[Recording start/stop] button again.

) from a long video.

[220Min]

0005

Understanding My Clip function

Captured photos are saved on the photo thumbnail view.

During a video
recording

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as

) from a video. ¬page 45

‘My Clip’(

The camcorder can tag up to 5 as ‘My Clip’ and capture up to 5

•
photos while recording a video.
The camcorder tags the scene recorded between before 3 seconds

•
and after 5 seconds when pressing the [PHOTO] button while
recording.
Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.

•
While time lapse recording, My Clip function does not operate.

•
You can also tag any scenes of a video by pressing the [PHOTO]

•
button during a 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.

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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 (
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]

•
button. ¬page 26

Select a subject to record.

1

•

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

)] button to turn on the camcorder.

Basic recording

Adjust the subject at the centre of

2

the LCD screen.

Fully press the [PHOTO] button.

3

•

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 76
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).

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Basic recording

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the
recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the
best performance.

Press the [SMART AUTO] button.

1

•

The SMART AUTO (
Anti-Shake(HDIS) (
appear on the screen at the same

) and

) icons

time.

Adjust the subject on the LCD

2

screen.

•

The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape,
etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.

•

The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.

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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.

Press the [Recording start/stop] button or [PHOTO] button.

3

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To cancel the SMART AUTO mode, press the [SMART AUTO]

4

button again.

•

The SMART AUTO (
disappear from the screen.

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 can work when the Face

•
Detection is set to On only. ¬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.

•

) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons

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Basic recording

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, 65x
Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.

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 zoom-

•
out.

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W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto

Zoom magnification over 65x 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 1280x720/25p, the Intelli Zoom

•
function does not operate.

Basic recording

USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON

When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for
lighting so that the subject is not too dark.

Press the [Back light ( )] button to toggle the back light mode
between On and Off.

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.

•

<Backlight off> <Backlight on>

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Basic playback

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE

•

You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [MODE] button.

•

The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.

•

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:

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<Going to the standby mode

after recording a video>

STBY

<Going to the standby mode

after taking a photo>

STBY

[220Min]

9999

[220Min]

9999

<Video playback mode>

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

<Photo playback mode>

Normal

Movie

Move Play

1/10

1/10

Basic playback

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 (

•
on the camcorder.
This function works only in the video playback (

•

page 26

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Select the video thumbnail view.

1

•

You can easily switch between
video and photo thumbnail view
using the [Zoom] lever.

•

The playback time of the
selected file and the thumbnail
showing the video playback will
appear on the screen.

)] button to turn

) mode.

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move My Clip Play

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

2

0:00:00/0:00:55

Right)] button to select the desired
videos, and then press the [Control
(OK)] button.

•

The camcorder plays back the
video you selected and the

Thumbnail View

100-0001

shortcut menu for playback
appears for a short time.

•

The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption
setting. ¬page 68

•

If you play back a video tagged as My Clip, the My Clip (
icon on the LCD screen appears. The colour of the My Clip

)

icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My Clip (for
8 seconds).

To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the

3

[Zoom] lever.

Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video
playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.

•

The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file's size
and video resolution.

•

Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases:

1/10

- A video recorded on another device.

- A video whose file format 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 80, 85

•
For various functions available during playback, see page 44.

•

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Basic playback

Various playback operations

[Control (Up/Down/Left/

Right/OK)] button

Playback/Pause/Stop

Playback and pause alternate

1

when you press the [Control (OK)]
button during playback.

Use the [Zoom] lever to stop

2

playback and return to the
thumbnail view.

Search playback

During playback, press and hold

1

the [Control (Left/Right)] button
for reverse search/forward search.

Pressing the [Control (Left/Right)]

2

button to repeatedly increases the
search speed for each direction.

•

RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2  x4  x8  x16

•

44

FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2

To resume normal playback, press the [Control (OK)] button.

3

0:00:00/0:00:55

Thumbnail View

0:00:00/0:00:55

x4  x8  x16



100-0001

100-0001

Skip playback

During playback, press the [Control (Right)] button to locate the

•
start 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

•
start 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 start

•
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.

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.

0:00:00/0:00:55

Thumbnail View

0:00:00/0:00:55

100-0001

100-0001

Basic playback

PLAYING BACK MY CLIP

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from
a video.

Select the video thumbnail view.

1

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

2

Right)] button to select the video
tagged as My Clip (
press the [PHOTO] button.

•

The camcorder plays back the
tagged scenes sequentially.

To stop playback and return to the

3

thumbnail view, use the [Zoom]
lever.

), and then

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move My Clip Play

0:00:00/0:00:55

Thumbnail View

5/10

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USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION

You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in
the video is big, the background music will be decreased naturally.
On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is small, the
background music will be increased naturally.

This function works only in the video playback ( ) mode.
¬page 26

Select the desired video to play back and then press the [SMART
BGM] button.

•

To cancel, press the [SMART BGM] button again.

You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option.
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45

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO

You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes
tagged as ‘My Clip’(

Select the video thumbnail view.

1

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

2

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.

) and you can capture photos.

Thumbnail View

0:00:00/0:00:55

100-0001

Basic playback

Aim the camcorder at the scene

3

you want and then press the
[PHOTO] button.

•

The camcorder tags the scenes
as My Clip (
photos at the same time.

To stop playback and return to the

4

thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.

During a video playback, the camcorder can tag up to 20 as ‘My

•
Clip’ from a video and capture photos until the available remaining
capacity of the storage media.
Photos are captured in the same resolution of the video recording.

•
If you press the [PHOTO] button while extracting and playing back

•
the scenes tagged as My Clip, the camcorder switches to STBY
mode.

) and captures

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Basic playback

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 (
on the camcorder.

•

This function works only in the photo playback (

page 26

¬

Select the photo thumbnail view.

1

•

You can easily switch between
video and photo thumbnail view
using the [Zoom] lever.

Normal

Movie

)] button to turn

) mode.

1/10

Move Play

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

2

1/10

Left/Right)] button to select the
desired photos, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

•

The camcorder displays the
photo you selected in full screen

Thumbnail View

view and the shortcut menu for
playback appears for a short time.

•

To view the previous/next photo, press the [Control (Left/
Right)] button.

To return to the thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.

3

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;

•

- The photo has been recorded on another device.

- The photo is in a file format not supported by this camcorder (a

format that does not conform to DCF standards).

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47

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK

You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function.

Select the photo you want to

1

magnify. ¬page 47

Adjust the magnification with the

2

[Control (OK)] button.

•

The screen is framed and the
image is magnified starting from
the centre of the image.

•

You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0.

1/10

Thumbnail View

100-0001

Basic playback

Press the [Control (Up/Down/

3

Left/Right)] button to view the area
you want on the magnified photo.

To cancel, use the [Zoom] lever.

4

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.

Exit

1/10

x1.5

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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 [Control (Up/Down)] button to select the desired

3

submenu item, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

When you finish making settings, press the [MENU] button to

4

exit.

Press the [MODE] button to select the recording ( ) mode.

page 26

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Press the [MENU] button.

1

•

The menu screen appears.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

2

button to select Video Resolution.

•

The Video Resolution function is

Video Resolution

1280X720/25p

720X576/50p(16:9)
720X576/50p(4:3)

Exit

used here as an example.

While you are using certain menu items, some other menu items

•
cannot be used at the same time or may be greyed out. For more
information, see ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 100.

For easy understanding, the menu setting procedures in the example

•
above are explained using the simplest methods. 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

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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.

•

Using the menu items

Recording menu items

Items Default value Page

iSCENE

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

White Balance

Face Detection

C.Nite

Focus

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Digital Special Effect

Zoom Type

Cont. Shot

Time Lapse REC

Guideline

Settings

50

Playback menu items

M

: Accessible



: Not accessible

Video

Auto 52

1280X720/25p 53

1696x954 (16:9) 54

Auto 54

Off 56

EV

- 57

- 58

Auto 58

Off 60

Off 61

Optical Zoom 62

Off 63

Off 64

Off 66

- 74

Items

Thumbnail View

Option

(Thumbnail view

only)

PlayOption

Smart BGM Option

(Single view only)

Delete

Delete My Clip

Protect

Slide Show

File Info

Settings

playback

mode

(

MM

M

M

MM

M

MM

M

MM

MM

Photo

playback

mode

)

(

Default value Page

)

Normal 67

Play All 68

The Flea Waltz 68

- 70

- 71

- 72

- 73

- 73

- 74

Using the menu items

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

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 greyed out. You cannot select the grey 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

•

Recording

(

)

mode

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M M M

MM M  

MM M M M

are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery.

Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view)

Video Photo Video Photo

Default values Page

Series 74

Normal 76

5 Min 78

English 79

M

: Accessible



: Not accessible

- 74

- 75

Off 75

On 76

On 77

On 77

On

- 79

-

78

79

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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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

52

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
iSCENE.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

iSCENE

Auto

Sports
Portrait

Exit

Submenu Items

Items Use

Use this setting for regular recording

Auto

[220Min]STBY

Sports

Portrait

Spotlight

Beach & Snow

Food

Waterfall

You can also set iSCENE with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27

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
colour saturation.

For recording a waterfall or fountain.

On-screen

display

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Video Resolution

You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Video Resolution.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Submenu Items

Items Use

1280x720/25p

720x576/50p

(16:9)

720x576/50p(4:3)

Records in 1280x720 (25p) resolution.

Records in 720x576 (50p) resolution
with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Records in 720x576 (50p) resolution
with 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video Resolution

1280X720/25p

720X576/50p(16:9)
720X576/50p(4:3)

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display

Advanced recording

50p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at

•
50 frames per second.

25p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at

•
25a 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

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Photo Resolution

You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Photo Resolution.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Submenu Items

Items Use

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1696x954(16:9)

1280x720(16:9)

1600x1200(4:3)

800x600(4:3)

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 to be recorded when you

•
set video resolution to 720X576/50p (4:3).

Record in 1696x954 resolution.

Record in 1280x720 resolution.

Record in 1600x1200 resolution.

Record in 800x600 resolution.

Photo Resolution

1696X954(16:9)

1280X720(16:9)

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On-screen

display

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 colour of the subject so the colours in your recording
look natural.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
White Balance.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]

White Balance

Auto

Daylight
Cloudy

Exit

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Understanding White Balance

The White Balance (WB) process removes unrealistic colour casts
so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other
colours look natural. Proper white balance has to take into account
the ‘colour temperature’ of a light source, which refers to the relative
warmth or coolness of white light.

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Submenu items

Items Use

Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Custom WB

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

-

To set the white balance manually

Select Custom WB.

1

•

The indicator (
Set White Balance appear.

Frame a white object such as a

2

piece of paper so as to fill the
screen. Use an object that is not
transparent.

•

If the object filling the screen is
not focused, correct the focus
using Focus: Manual.

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Press the [Control (OK)] button.

3

•

The camcorder applies the
stored white balance the next time you record.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

4

A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions

•
indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour
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 clear and precise setting.

•
Reset the white balance if light conditions change.

•

) and message

Set White Balance

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White thick paper

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Advanced recording

Face Detection

Face Detection detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts
focus, colour, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording
conditions so that they are optimised for the face detected.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

2

3

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Face Detection.

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

To exit the menu, press the [MENU] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.

To detect faces automatically and set the optimal

On

recording values.

Face Detection

Off

On

Exit

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On-screen

display

-

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.

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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 the face detection with the shortcut menu.

•

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Advanced recording

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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
EV.

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

2

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

3

EV

Adjust

Exit

button to adjust the exposure while
viewing the image on the LCD
screen.

•

EV values (

-1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6,

): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3,

EV

+1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0

Confirm your selection by pressing the [Control (OK)] button.

4

•

The camcorder will apply the exposure value setting and the
indicator (

•

To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select 0 in

) and setting value appear.

Step 3.

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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 (-) Brighter (+)

0.0

You can also set EV with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27

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Advanced recording

C.Nite

You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving
object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising
colours.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

2

3

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
C.Nite.

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function. ­To record a brighter image by extending the

On

low shutter speed range to 1/50 or 1/25.

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 1280x720/25p, the C.Nite function

•
does not operate.

C.Nite

Off

On

Exit

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On-screen

display

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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Focus.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Submenu Items

Items Use

In most situations, it is better to use the automatic

Auto

focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on
the creative side of your recording.

Manual

To focus manually. Manual focusing may be
necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.

Focus

Auto

Manual

Exit

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On-screen

display

-

Advanced recording

Adjusting the focus manually

This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to
infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending
on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus
mode.

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

1

button to select Manual.

•

The manual focus adjustment
indicator appears.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

2

button to select the desired
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

•

The manual focus setting will be applied 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 (
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>

Manual

/ ) appears between the

<Further subject>

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Examples of 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.

•
Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.

•
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 centre 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 with accuracy. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital

Zoom is turned off. ¬page 62

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Advanced recording

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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

2

3

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Anti-Shake(HDIS).

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function. ­To enable the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to

On

compensate for shaking movements.

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Off

On

Exit

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On-screen

display

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. Firmly hold the camcorder 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. In this case,
we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning Anti-

Shake(HDIS) to Off.

Advanced recording

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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Digital Special Effect.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Digital Special Effect

Off

Blk&Wht
Sepia

Exit

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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
pigment.

Negative ( )
This mode reverses the colours and the
brightness and creates a negative look.

Dazzle ( )
This mode creates a brighter image by increasing
colour saturation.

Noir ( )
This mode creates a stronger image by
increasing contrast.

Western ( )
This mode creates a faded and old film vintage
look.

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Advanced recording

Zoom Type

The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and
digital zoom.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

2

3

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Zoom Type.

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Optical Zoom

Intelli Zoom

Digital Zoom

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 65X.

•
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.

•

Zoom Type

Optical Zoom

Intelli Zoom

Digital Zoom

Exit

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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 the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the

•
intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may
deteriorate. The 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.

Advanced recording

Cont. Shot

The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in
rapid succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when
recording moving subjects.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Cont. Shot.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Cont. Shot

Off

On

Exit

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Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To record only one photo image. ­While you are pressing the [

On

the camcorder can take up to 30 photos
continuously.

The number of recordable photos depends on the photo’s resolution

•
and the memory space.
If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the

•
recording stops and an error message appears.

PHOTO] button,

On-screen

display

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Time Lapse REC

Using the Time Lapse feature, you can programme 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.

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Time Lapse REC.

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

2

button to select On, then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

•

The recording interval and total
recording time items appear.

Set the desired recording interval

3

(Sec) with [Control (Up/Down)]
button.

Time Lapse REC

Off

On

Exit

Time Lapse REC

Off

On

Exit

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Move

1 Sec
24 Hr

24

Hr

OK

Advanced recording

Move to the next setting (Hr) by pressing the [Control (Left/

4

Right)] button, and then set the desired total recording time in
the same way.

Press the [Control (OK)] button to finish the setting, and then

5

press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the [Recording

6

start/stop] button.

•

The Time Lapse REC starts.

•

Depending on the selected total recording time and recording
interval, image frames are captured by each scene.

Submenu items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.

•

Interval (Sec): To set the time interval between
image captures.

On

During Time Lapse recording, the C.Nite function does not work.

1 p 3 p 5 p 10 p 15 p 30 (Seconds)

•

REC Limit (Hr): To set the total time of
recording.
24 p 48 p 72 p

∞

(Hours)

On-screen

display

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Example of Time Lapse Recording

Total time for recording

Recording interval

Timeline

Time for recording on the
storage media (a video of the
Time Lapse Recording)

Advanced recording

The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at
a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a
time-lapse video.
For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in
the following situations:

- Blooming flowers

- A bird building a nest

- Clouds rolling by in the sky

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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.

•
According to the video resolution, 50 or 25 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 for the Time Lapse Recording to at least 25 or 13 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (50 or 25 images).
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 message of Time Lapse Recording 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.

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Advanced recording

Guideline

This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a
balanced image composition on the screen.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

Press the [MENU] button p

1

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Guideline.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Guideline

Off

Cross
Grid

Exit

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

Cross

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Safety Zone

Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a

•
balanced composition.
Guidelines are not recorded.

•

To cancel the guideline function. -

Use when focusing a subject in the centre.
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

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 ( ) mode.

•
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Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42

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Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Thumbnail View Option.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Normal

Date

To display the thumbnails of files in the order in which
the files were recorded.

To sort the thumbnails of recorded files by the date
when the files were recorded.

Normal

Thumbnail View Option

Normal

Date

Exit

Normal

Normal

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Photo Move Play

This function is available in the thumbnail view only.

Date

1/10

Date

Photo Date Play

01/JAN/2012

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Advanced playback

PlayOption

You can set a specific playback style according to your preference.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

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Select the video thumbnail view. ¬page 42

•

Press the [MENU] button p

1

2

3

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[Control (Left/Right)] button p
PlayOption.

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Play All

Play One

Repeat All

Repeat One

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.

Normal

PlayOption

Play All

Play One
Repeat All

Exit

A

On-screen

display

A

Smart BGM Option

You can play back a video with background music by selecting the
desired background.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

•
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This function is available in the video single view only.

•

Press [MENU] button p [Control

1

(Left/Right)] button p
Smart BGM Option.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

•

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 Use

The Flea Waltz

Canon in D

Cello Suite No.1

Nocturne

Random

When you change a 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.

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.

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Smart BGM Option

The Flea Waltz

Canon in D
Cello Suite No.1

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Advanced playback

Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II)

You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card,
as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder.

Insert a memory card.

•
Prepare external songs for background music.

•

To set external songs as background music

You should convert your songs to a compatible format using the
Intelli-studio programme built in your camcorder to be recognised
by the camcorder.

1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the

Intelli-studio programme. ¬ page 85

2 Click Tool on the Intelli-studio

screen  Sending song for
Smart BGM.

3 Click Browse on the Smart BGM

screen to select the desired song.

4 Change the song’s name to be

recognised by the camcorder, and
then click Send  Yes.

The song is converted to the

•

m4a file and transferred into the
memory card in the camcorder.

5 When the transferring finishes, click

OK.

You can save up to 5 converted

•

songs into 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

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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.

In the case of the camcorder sold in Europe, you should save
external songs as follows.

Follows steps 1~3 as the figure on the left.

1

Change the external song’s name

2

 select a location to save it 
click Convert  Yes.

The BGM folder is

•
automatically created in
the selected location,
and then the external song is
converted to the m4a file and
saved in the BGM folder.

Connect a memory card to your PC 

3

copy the BGM folder (including converted external songs)
from the PC to the memory card  disconnect the memory
card from the PC, and then insert it to the camcorder.

On the Smart BGM Option menu in video playback mode,

4

select an external song as background music.

To delete the external songs in the memory card

1 Eject the memory card from the camcorder, and then connect

it to your PC.

2 Delete the desired external songs from the BGM folder.

The camcorder can recognise the external songs converted by the Intelli-

•
studio programme only.
The file formats of external songs to be converted by the Intelli-studio

•
programme are 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 as Smart BGM.

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Delete

You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

•
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¬

Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42

•

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Delete.

Select an option by pressing the

2

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and
then press the [Control (OK)] button.

If you selected Select Files, image

3

thumbnails will appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move to

the photo or video you want to
delete.

ⓑ

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.

Normal

Delete

Select Files

All Files

Exit

Delete

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Delete Move Cancel

( )

Advanced playback

If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the

4

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Select Files

All 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 the single view.

1/10

•
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 79
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.

To delete the selected videos or photos.

To delete all videos or photos, except for the
protected files.

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Delete My Clip

You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

•
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Select the video thumbnail view. ¬page 42

•

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Delete My Clip.

Select an option by pressing the

2

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and
then press the [Control (OK)] button.

If you selected Select Files, image

3

thumbnails will appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move to

the video tagged as My Clip

( )

.

ⓑ

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

The garbage can icon

ⓒ

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.

Normal

Delete My Clip

Select Files

All Files

Exit

Delete My Clip

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Delete Move Cancel

appears on the video.

Advanced playback

If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the

4

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Select Files

All Files

Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered.

You can also delete the My Clip tags from the videos in the single view.

1/10

To delete the My Clip tags from the selected
videos.

To delete the My Clip tags from all videos.

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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.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

•
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Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42

•

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Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Protect.

Select an option by pressing the

2

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and
then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

If you selected Select Files, image

3

thumbnails will appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move to

the photo or video you want to
protect.

ⓑ

Press the [Control (OK)] button

to mark images for protection. The key icon
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.

Normal

Protect

Select Files

All On
All Off

Exit

Protect

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Protect Move Cancel

( )

appears

Advanced playback

If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the

4

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

If you selected All Off, the message corresponding to the

5

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Select Files

All On

All Off

You can also protect you recordings in the single view.

1/10

•
If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you

•
cannot set image protection. ¬page 31

To protect the selected videos or photos from
deletion.

To protect all videos or photos.

To cancel the protection for all videos or photos.

Advanced playback

Slide Show

You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

•
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¬

Select the photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42

•

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Slide Show.

Select an option by pressing the

2

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and
then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit

3

the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

To start a slide show from the current image.

- The indicator ( ) appears.

Start

- 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.

Interval

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

Music

boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show
starts, the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode.

Normal

Slide Show

Start

Interval
Music

File Info

You can see the image information for all images.

Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

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Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
File Info p [Control (OK)] button.

•

: 1Sec

Exit

: On

1/10

The file selection screen
appears.

Select the desired video or photo

2

by pressing the [Control (Up/
Down/Left/Right)] button, and

then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

•

The following information for the

100-0001

selected file appears:

- Date

- Duration (Video only)

- Size

- Resolution

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

3

Normal

File Info

Select Files

Exit

File Info

100VIDEO HDV_0001.MP4
Date : 01/JAN/2012
Duration : 1:23:45
Size : 22.6 MB
Resolution : 1280X720/25p

Exit OK

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Other settings

Storage Info

Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media.

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button

Settings p [Control (Up/

p

Down)] button p Storage Info p
[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.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

2

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.

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Storage Info

Storage : Card

Used : 190MB

Free : 14.6GB

Exit Move Back

File No.

The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order
they were recorded.

1 Press the [MENU] button p

[Control (Left/Right)] button

p Settings p [Control (Up/
Down)] button p File No. p
[Control (OK)] button.

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.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a

Series

different memory card, formatted the card, or deleted all files.
The file number is reset only when a new folder is created.

Reset

Resets the file number to 0001.

When you set File No. to Series, each file is assigned a different number
to avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage
your files on a computer.

Settings

Storage Info

File No.

Date/Time Set

Exit

Settings

Storage Info

File No.

Date/Time Set

Exit

Series

Reset

[220Min]STBY

:

[220Min]STBY

Other settings

Date/Time Set

By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a
recording during playback.

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p Date/Time Set p
[Control (OK)] button.

Select the date or time information,

2

and change the setting values by
pressing the [Control (Up/Down/
Left/Right)] button.

Make sure the clock is correctly set,

3

and then press the [Control (OK)]
button.

The year can be set up to 2037.

Settings

Date/Time Set

Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness

Exit

Date/Time Set

Day

Cancel

[220Min]STBY

:

12

OFF

:

YearMonth Hr Min

JAN012012 00 00

Move OK

Date/Time Display

You can set whether or not the date and/or time appear on the LCD
screen.

1 Press the [MENU] button p

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p Date/Time Display p
[Control (OK)] button.

Settings

Date/Time Set

Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

2 Select the desired submenu and

menu item with the [Control
(Up/Down)] button, and then
press [Control (OK)] button.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit

the menu.

The date/time appears on the

•

LCD screen according to the selected option.

Submenu Items

Items Use On-screen display

Off

Date

Time

Date & Time

When the internal battery is depleted, the date/time will read 01/
JAN/2012 00:00.

Not to display the current date/
time.

To display the current date.
To display the current time. 00:00
To display the current date and

time.

Settings

Date/Time Set

Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

[220Min]STBY

:

12

OFF

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

Date

:

12

OFF

Time

-

01/JAN/2012

01/JAN/2012

00:00

12

OFF

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Other settings

LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for
ambient lighting conditions.

1

2

3

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Press the [MENU] button
[Control (Left/Right)] button p

Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]
button p LCD Brightness p
[Control (OK)] button.

Select the desired submenu and
menu item with the [Control

(Up/Down)] button, and then press
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit
the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Normal

Bright

•

•

•

Standard brightness.
Brightens 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.

p

Settings

Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

Settings

Date/Time Set
Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

[220Min]STBY

Normal

Bright

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 p

[Control (Left/Right)] button p

:

12

OFF

:

Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]
button p Auto LCD Off p
[Control (OK)] button.

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.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.
When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY

On

mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the
power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen.

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 case:

•

- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound
Shutter Sound

Exit

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound
Shutter Sound

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

LCD

:

:

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

On

LCD

LCD

Other settings

Beep Sound

When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you
press a button.

Press the [MENU] button

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p Beep Sound p
[Control (OK)] button.

Select the desired submenu item

2

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit

3

the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

Disables the function.

On

To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button.

The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following cases:

- During recording and playback

- Pause while recording

- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (AV cable, micro HDMI
cable, etc.)

p

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

LCD

:

:

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

On

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 p

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p Shutter Sound p
[Control (OK)] button.

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.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To turn the shutter sound off.
To turn the shutter sound on. It will sound when you press the

On

[PHOTO] button.

Settings

Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Settings

Auto LCD Off
Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

LCD

:

:

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

On

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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

2

3

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Press the [MENU] button
[Control (Left/Right)] button p

Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]
button p Auto Power Off p
[Control (OK)] button.

Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)]

button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit
the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.
The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without

5 Min

performing an operation.

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 pause), or playing back a

photo slide show.

•

To operate the camcorder again, press the [Power (

p

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software
Format

Exit

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software
Format

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

:

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

5 Min

)] button.

PC Software

If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in PC software
easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your
PC. Using the software, you can download stored video and photo
images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. You can also edit
video and photo files using the PC software.

1 Press the [MENU] button p

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p PC Software p
[Control (OK)] button.

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.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.

To launch the built-in editing software when you connect the

On

camcorder to a PC with a USB cable.

PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software

Format

Exit

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software

Format

Exit

Exit

[220Min]STBY

:

:

[220Min]STBY

Off

On

Other settings

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

Press the [MENU] button p

1

[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]

button p Format p [Control (OK)]
button.

Select Yes by pressing the

2

[Control(Left/Right)] button, and
then press the [Control (OK)] button.

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 cases:

•

- 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 will 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.

Settings

Auto Power Off
PC Software

Format

Exit

[220Min]STBY

:

:

Default Set

You can restore all menu settings to their defaults.

1 Press the [MENU] button p

[Control (Left/Right)] button

p Settings p [Control (Up/
Down)] button p Default Set p
[Control (OK)] button.

Settings

Format

Default Set

Language

Exit

[220Min]STBY

2 Select Yes if you want all the

settings return to the defaults.

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

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Connecting to a TV

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI

You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD
resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder
supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.

HDTV

Camcorder

C

ARD

Signal flow

Micro HDMI cable

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Using a micro HDMI cable

Turn on the camcorder.

1

•

If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may
fail to recognise the connected TV.

Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro HDMI cable.

2

Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve

3

attached the camcorder to.

•

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV’s input or source.

Start to play back images. ¬page 42

4

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.

Connecting to a TV

CARD

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

Signal flow

Audio/Video cable

Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite
output

Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.

1

•

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 recognise the connected TV.

Set the TV’s input or source selector to the input you’ve

2

attached the camcorder to.

•

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV input.

Start to play back images. ¬page 42

3

Stereo Type

RedYellow

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

•
colour of the cables to the colour 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/
25p) 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

Mono Type

WhiteYellow

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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

Connecting to a TV

82

Recording ratio

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 the noise.

Appearance on Wide

Screen (16:9) TV

Appearance on 4:3 TV

C
A
R

D

CARD

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 device via analogue

•
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.

VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders

Camcorder

Signal flow

Audio/Video cable

Insert the storage media in the recording device.

1

Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/

2

HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.

Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the

3

recording device.

•

Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording
device for details.

When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your

4

camcorder.

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 85
Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the image

•
quality may deteriorate.
To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. ¬page 75

•

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Using with a windows computer

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

You can perform the following functions by connecting your
camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using
the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder.

Main Functions

Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions

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- Playing back recorded videos or photos.

- Editing recorded videos or photos.

- Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube,
Flickr or Facebook, etc.

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You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on
the storage media into your computer.

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System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli­studio:

Items System Requirements

OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

CPU

RAM 1GB or higher is recommended

Video Card

Display

USB USB 2.0

Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher

Recommended
Memory Card

System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even

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on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not
operate optimally.
On a slower than recommended computer, video playback may skip

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frames or operate unexpectedly.
If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install

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DirectX 9.0c or higher.
We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before

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playing back or editing the videos.
To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires faster and better

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components than a desktop PC.

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Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.

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The programmes may not work properly on 64-bit editions of
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

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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)

NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher,
ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher

1024 x 768, 16-bit colour or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit
colour recommended)

6MB/s (Class 6) or above

USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME

Intelli-studio is a built-in programme 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

Set PC Software to On.

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This is the default setting.

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2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable.

A new file saving window appears along with the Intelli-studio

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main window. If your camcorder has no new files, the pop-up
window for saving new files will not appear.

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Depending on your version of Windows, the Windows
removable disk window may also appear.

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Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading

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procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm.

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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:

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.

2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, 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)

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Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing

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in the correct direction.
When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may

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cause the PC to malfunction.
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while

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transferring files, the data transmission will stop and the data may be
damaged.
If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously

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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

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or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder,
find Intelli-studio, and then run iStudio.exe.

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Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window

When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear
in the main window.

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If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programme will launch

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more quickly. To install the programme, select Tool  Install Intelli-
studio on PC.
You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking

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on Web Support  Update Intelli-studio  Start Update.
The camcorder’s built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for

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home use. It is not for precision or industrial productions. For these
applications, we recommend an editing software designed for
professional use.

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For details, select Help  Help on the
Intelli-studio screen.

No. Description

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Menu items

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Display files in the selected folder.

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Switch to Photo edit mode.

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Switch to Video edit mode.

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Switch to Share mode.

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Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.

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Select a file type.

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View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer.

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Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device.

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View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device.

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View files as thumbnails or on a map

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Browse folders in the connected device.

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Browse folders stored on your computer

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Move to the previous or next folder

Print files, view files on a map, store files in Contents Manager, or

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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

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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

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the file.
If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back

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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.

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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 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 ( ) according to the

selected file on the Intelli-studio browser.

The selected file appears in the editing window.

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Edit a video or photo with various edit functions.

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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 file appears in the sharing window.

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Click the web site you would like to upload files to.

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You can choose YouTube, twitter, Flickr, Facebook,
Picasa, Email, or another web site you want to use for your
site management.

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Click Upload to start uploading.

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A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the

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selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID
and password.

5 Enter your ID and the password to access.

Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on

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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.

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

Set PC Software to Off.

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Insert a memory card.

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page 30

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Connect the camcorder to the

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PC with the USB cable.

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The Removable Disk or
Samsung window appears
on the PC’s screen after a
moment.

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Select Open folders to

view files using Windows
Explorer and then click
OK.

Photos

Videos

System folder

Setting folder

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The folders in the storage media appear.

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Different file types are stored in different folders.

Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage

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media to your PC.

If the Removable Disk window does not appear, confirm the

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connection (¬page 85) or repeat steps 1 through 3 again. When the
removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable
disk folder of My Computer.
If the connected camcorder’s disk drive does not open or the

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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.

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Structure of folders and files on the storage media

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The folder and file structure for the storage media is as follows.

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Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may
not be playable.

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Videos (H.264)

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HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format.

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SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 name format.

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The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file
is created.

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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.

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The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO,
101VIDEO, etc. The maximum number of folders is 999.

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The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage
media.

Photos

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As with video clip files, the file number automatically increases
when a new image file is created.

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Photo files have a SAM_####.JPG format. A new folder stores
files starting with SAM_0001.JPG.

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Folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTOp101PHOTO
etc.

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File format

Video files

Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is

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‘.MP4’.
Refer to page 53 for video resolution.

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Photo files

Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts

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Group) format. The file extension is ‘.JPG’.
Refer to page 54 for photo resolution.

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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 authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an
unnecessary call.

Power source

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor.

Low Battery

Check authenticity of the
battery.

This is not a rated
adaptor.
Use only the rated
adaptor that we
provided.

- The battery is almost discharged.

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The battery failed to authenticate.

The power adaptor failed to
authenticate.

Storage media

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Insert Card

There is no memory card inserted in
the memory card slot.

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Charge the battery.

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Check the battery’s authenticity. Change to an authentic and charged Samsung

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battery.
We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder.

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Check the power adaptor’s authenticity.

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We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors in this

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camcorder.

Insert a memory card.•

Card Full

Card Error

Card Locked

There is not enough space to record
on the memory card.

The memory card has some problem
and cannot be recognised.

The write protection tab on the
memory card has been set to lock.

Back-up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete

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unnecessary files in the memory card.

Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.•

Release the write protection tab.•

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Storage media

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Not Supported Card

The memory card is not supported in
this camcorder.

Troubleshooting

Change to the memory card that we recommended.•

Please format

Low speed card.
Please record a lower
resolution.

Recording

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.

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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.

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Some problems occurred while writing

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data to storage media.

You cannot operate some functions

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manually when SMART AUTO is
activated.

The number of video files that can be

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stored is 9,999.

The number of photo files that can be

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stored is 9,999.

Record video at a lower resolution.

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Change the memory card to a faster one. ¬page 32

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Format storage media using the menus after backing-up important files to

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your PC or another storage media.

Release the SMART AUTO function.•

Delete unnecessary files from the storage media.

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Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.

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Change to another card which has enough free space.

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Set File No. to Reset.

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Format the storage media.

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Delete unnecessary files on the storage media.

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Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.

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Change to another card which has enough free space.

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Set File No. to Reset.

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Format the storage media.

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Recording

Message Icon Informs that... Action

File number is full.
Cannot record video.

File number is full.
Cannot take a photo.

Folder and file number have reached
the maximum number and you cannot

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record.

Folder and file number have reached
the maximum number and you cannot

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record.

Troubleshooting

Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up

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important files before formatting.

Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up

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important files before formatting.

Check the lens cover.

Playback

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Read Error

Corrupted file

Lens cover is closed. Open the lens cover.•

Some problems occurred when

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reading data from storage media.

This file cannot be read.

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Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files

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to PC or another storage device.

Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or

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another storage device.

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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.

Power

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder.

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The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.

The camcorder does not turn on.

The power automatically turns off.

Power cannot be turned off .

The battery is quickly discharged.

Displays

Symptom Explanation/Solution

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If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.

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Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the

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camcorder before turning it on.

If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off).

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To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.
Use the power adaptor.

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Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the

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camcorder before turning it on.

The temperature is too low.

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The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.

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The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery.

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Troubleshooting

The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images
or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right.

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This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more

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details, see the display specification. ¬page 82

Displays

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Unknown indicator appears on the screen. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. ¬pages 91~93•

An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.•

The image on the LCD screen looks dark. 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.

Your computer does not recognise an SDXC memory
card.

Troubleshooting

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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.

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You cannot delete the images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the

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device. ¬page 72
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. ¬page 31

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Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any.

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The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems.

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The file may be corrupted.

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The file format is not supported by your camcorder.

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Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard.

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SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer,

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download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website.

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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

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exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device.

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Recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button does
not start recording.

The actual recording time is less than the estimated
time.

The recording stops automatically.

Troubleshooting

There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.

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Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock.

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The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.

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Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).

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Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.

The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used.

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Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space

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required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time.

There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.

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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.

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In this case, reformat the storage media.
If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the

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videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.

When recording a subject illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.

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The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.•

Recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during
recording, the screen turns red or black for an
instant.

During recording, the date/time does not appear. Set Date/Time Display to on. ¬page 75•

The beep sound is not heard.

Troubleshooting

Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.•

Set the Beep Sound to On.

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The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos.

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When the Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep

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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.

You cannot record a photo image.

On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press [Recording

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start/stop] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.

Set your camcorder to the recording mode. ¬page 26

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Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set. ¬page 31

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The storage media is full.

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Use a new memory card or format the storage media. ¬page 79
Remove unnecessary images. ¬page 70

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Adjusting the image during recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Focus does not adjust automatically.

The image appears too bright or flickering, or
changes in colour.

Playback on your camcorder

Symptom Explanation/Solution

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.

Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)

Symptom Explanation/Solution

You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the
connected device.

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You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.

Troubleshooting

Set Focus to Auto. ¬page 58

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The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus.

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Adjust the focus manually. ¬page 58
The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.

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You are recording in a dark place. Increase the brightness.

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This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Cancel

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iSCENE to minimise these phenomena. ¬page 52

Press the [MODE] button to set the video playback mode.

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Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder.

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Check out memory card compatibility. ¬page 31

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If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it cannot function properly.

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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 actual size. This is not an error.•

Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV,

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DVD recorder, etc). (Red colour- right, White colour- left)
The Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly. Make sure that the

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Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack. ¬page 81

You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.•

Connecting to a computer

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Troubleshooting

When accessing videos, a computer does not
recognise your camcorder.

Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC.

Intelli-studio does not function properly.

The image or sound of the video file recorded by
your camcorder does not play back correctly on
your PC.

The playback screen is paused or distorted.

Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it

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correctly.

You need to install a video codec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder. Install or

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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

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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

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the recommended computer specifications.

Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.

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Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.

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Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu.

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The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer

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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),

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the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly. Video files copied to the PC are not
affected by it.

Check the system requirements to play back a video. ¬page 84

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Exit all other applications running on the computer.

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If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC, the file may not play back

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smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC.

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Dubbing with other devices

Symptom Explanation/Solution

You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video
cable.

General operations

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The date and time are incorrect.

Troubleshooting

The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to

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the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder.

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Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?

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The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. ¬page 25

Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the
computer.

Menu items that cannot be used at the same time

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Menu items are greyed out.

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Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the

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camcorder before turning it on.

You cannot select greyed items if items in the menu displays grey. If you have not inserted a memory

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card in the camcorder, all functions that require a memory card (Storage Info, Format, etc.) are dimmed
in the menu and you cannot select them. Insert a memory to set the functions.

Cannot use Because of the following settings

Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Face Detection
Back light

C.Nite, Intelli Zoom Video Resolution : 1280x720/25p

Digital Special Effect