Samsung HMX-F900WN-XAA User Manual

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HMX-F90/HMX-F91

USER

ANUAL

HMX-F900/HMX-F910

HMX-F920

Digital Camcorder

www.samsung.com/register

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

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

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Warning

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Caution

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury fromtip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

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Important safety instructions

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16 VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

17 POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

19 POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

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Important safety instructions

21 LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.

22 POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

23 OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

24 OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

25 SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

26 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the

CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

27 REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

28 SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do

not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor

should be used.

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Important safety instructions

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE:

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800Samsung (7267864)

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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.

If you plug the AC power adaptor into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. pages 93~102

This User Manual covers models HMX-F90, HMX-F91, HMX-F900, HMX-F910, and HMX-F920.

• Illustrations of model HMX-F90 are used in this user manual.

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

those you see on the LCD screen.

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

• Before using the camcorder, read the Safety information carefully and then use the product properly.

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

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

• In this user manual’s function description tables, the icon shown in the on-screen display column will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function. Example: 720X480/60p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item  page 53

Item Use

720X480/60p

(16:9)

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

If you set the video resolution to 720X480/60p (16:9), the corresponding icon (

) will appear on the screen.

On-screen

display

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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itagainto

stoprecording.

• Theterms‘photo’and‘stillimage’areusedinterchangeablywith thesamemeaning.

Beforeusingthiscamcorder

• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.

• You can play back and edit the video recorded by the

camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder.

• Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

• Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Playbackyourtrialrecordingtomakesurethevideoandaudio havebeenrecordedproperly.

• Recordedcontentsmaybelostduetoamistakewhenhandling thiscamcorderormemorycard,etc.Samsungwillnotprovide compensationfordamagesduetothelossofrecordedcontents.

• Make a backup of important recorded data. Protectyourimportantrecordeddatabycopyingthefilesto aPC.WealsorecommendyoucopyitfromyourPCtoother recordingmediaforstorage.Refertothesoftwareinstallationand USBconnectionguide.

• Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Datarecordedonthestoragemediainthiscamcorderusing otherdigital/analogmediaordevicesisprotectedbythe CopyrightActandcannotbeusedwithoutpermissionofthe ownerofthecopyright,exceptforpersonalenjoyment.Evenif yourecordaneventsuchasashow,performance,orexhibition forpersonalenjoyment,westronglyrecommendthatyouobtain permissionbeforehand.

Before reading this user manual

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

• Intel

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

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

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

,Core™,Core2Duo®,andPentium®aretheregistered trademarksortrademarksoftheIntelCorporationintheUnited Statesandothercountries.

• AMDandAthlon™areeitherregisteredtrademarksor trademarksofAMDintheUnitedStatesandothercountries.

• Macintosh,MacOSareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarks ofAppleInc.intheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.

• YouTubeisatrademarkofGoogleInc.

• FlickrisatrademarkofYahoo.

• FacebookisatrademarkofFacebookInc.

• TwitterisatrademarkofTwitterInc.

• PicasaisatrademarkofGoogleInc.

• Adobe,theAdobelogo,andAdobeAcrobatareeitherregistered trademarksortrademarksofAdobeSystemsIncorporatedinthe UnitedStatesand/orothercountries.

• HDMI,theHDMIlogoandtheterm "HighDefinitionMultimediaInterface" aretrademarksorregistered trademarksofHDMILicensingLLC.

Properrecordingetiquette

• Donotrecordvideosorphotosofpeoplewithouttheir authorizationorconsent.

• Donotrecordvideosorphotosinforbiddenrecordingplaces.

• Donotrecordvideosorphotosinprivateplaces.

’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.

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.

L I O

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, metal, or inflammable material 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 is a risk of fire or an 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.

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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 a malfunction or an electric shock.

Unplug the power adaptor before you clean it. If you leave it plugged in, there is a risk of a malfunction or an electric shock.

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 a 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 center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.

Do not dispose of the 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. There is a risk of fire or an 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

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.

EDICITCESNI

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.

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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 turn off the camcorder 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 unauthorized accessories.

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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

unpacking ................................................................................... 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

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

INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD

(NOT SUPPLIED) ......................................................................... 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

RecordING pause/RESUME ....................................................... 36

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE

RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) .......................................... 37

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

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

Zooming in/out ............................................................................ 40

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video Resolution.......................................................................... 53

Photo Resolution ......................................................................... 54

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Contents

White Balance ............................................................................. 54

Face Detection ............................................................................ 56

EV (Exposure Value) ..................................................................... 57

C.Nite .......................................................................................... 58

Focus .......................................................................................... 58

Anti-Shake(HDIS) ......................................................................... 60

Digital Special Effect .................................................................... 61

Zoom Type .................................................................................. 62

Cont. Shot ................................................................................... 63

Time Lapse REC ......................................................................... 64

Guideline ..................................................................................... 66

Advanced playback ....................................... 67

Thumbnail View Option ................................................................ 67

PlayOption .................................................................................. 68

Smart BGM Option ...................................................................... 68

Delete .......................................................................................... 70

Delete My Clip ............................................................................. 71

Protect ........................................................................................ 72

Share Mark ................................................................................. 73

Slide Show .................................................................................. 74

File Info ........................................................................................ 74

Other settings ................................................ 75

Storage Info ................................................................................. 75

File No. ........................................................................................ 75

Date/Time Set ............................................................................. 76

Date/Time Display ....................................................................... 76

LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 77

Auto LCD Off ............................................................................... 77

Beep Sound ................................................................................ 78

Shutter Sound ............................................................................. 78

Auto Power Off ............................................................................ 79

PC Software ................................................................................ 79

Format ......................................................................................... 80

Default Set ................................................................................... 80

Language .................................................................................... 80

Open source licenses .................................................................. 80

Connecting to a TV ........................................ 81

Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI .............................. 81

CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV ............................................. 82

VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN ........................................................ 83

Dubbing videos ............................................. 84

DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS ......................... 84

Using with a windows computer ..................... 85

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............... 85

USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM ........................................... 86

Upload your videos directly to YouTube!....................................... 90

USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ............................ 91

Troubleshooting ............................................. 93

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ................................. 93

Symptoms and solutions ............................................................. 96

Maintenance & additional information ............ 103

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 103

USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD ..................................... 104

GLOSSARY ............................................................................... 105

Specifications .............................................. 106

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Quick start guide

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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

Charge the battery fully. page 20

Insert a memory card. page 30

STEP 2: Record videos and photos

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

on the camcorder.

•

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

page 15



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

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

[Recording

start/stop]

button

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[Recording

start/stop]

button

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Quick start guide

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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.

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

lever.

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

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

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

1/10

Viewing on a TV

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

pages 81~83



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STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos

Using the Intelli-studio program built in to your camcorder, you can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the videos and photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 86~89.

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Quick start guide

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

Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to

your PC with a USB cable.

•

A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes , and the uploading procedure starts.

Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to

Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio program.

•

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

Saved files in your PCContents Manager

Folders directory on your PC

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

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 (

page 89



Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set PC Software: On).  page 79

)  Upload tab on the Intelli-studio browser.

STEP 5: Delete videos or photos

If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you have saved to your computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

[MODE] button  Playback ( ) mode  [MENU] button  Delete page 70

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HMX-F90

Getting to know the camcorder

UNPACKING

Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

Model name

HMX-F91 HMX-F900 HMX-F910 HMX-F920

• Although the models have some features that are different, they operate in the same way.

• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your

local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries.

• A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

Internal memory

Lens

52x (Optical),

70x (Intelli),

130x (Digital)

Check your accessories

Battery

(IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A) (IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A)

Audio/Video cable

(AD39-00184A)

Optional accessories

Micro HDMI cable

(AD39-00179A)

External battery charger

(IA-BC9UA4)

Power adaptor

(AD44-00196A)

Quick start guide

(AD68-07573A)

USB cable

(AD39-00169A)

Carrying case

(AD69-00929A)

Memory card/

Memory card adaptor

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left

5 6

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ⓑ

ⓐ

8 9 10 11 12

ⓓ

ⓔ

ⓒ

Getting to know the camcorder

Lens

MENU button

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

Zoom (T/W) button

Recording start/stop button

LCD screen

Memory card/Jack cover

USB jack (

ⓐ

Memory card slot (

ⓑ

AV jack (

ⓒ

CHG (charging) indicator

ⓓ

HDMI jack (

ⓔ

Internal speaker

Display ( ) button

Recording pause/resume ( ) button

Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button

SMART AUTO ( ) button / Share ( ) button

Power ( ) button

)

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Getting to know the camcorder

Right/Top & Bottom

4 5

MODE button

Zoom lever (T/W)

PHOTO / My Clip button

Strap

Strap hook

Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch

Internal microphone

Battery release switch (BATT.)

Tripod receptacle

Rear

Mode indicator

: Recording mode (Video/Photo) : Playback mode

Recording start/stop button

Battery slot

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

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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 (

Video and Photo recording mode

1/60 +0.3

JAN/01/2013 12:00AM

• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

• The on-screen indicators are based on a 16GB SDHC memory card.

• The settings of functions marked with a are lost when the camcorder turns off.

• For enhanced performance, the display indications and their order are subject to change without prior notice.

• The total number of recordable photos is based on the available space on the storage media.

• The maximum number the photo counter can display is 9,999.

) mode. page 26

[220Min]0:00:00STBY

99991 Sec/ 24 Hr

Left of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Recording mode (Video/Photo)

STBY

0:00:00 [220Min]

9999

JAN/01/2013 12:00AM

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

1/60

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

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Getting to know the camcorder

• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only.

• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (

) mode. page 26

Video playback mode: Thumbnail view

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

1/10

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video playback mode

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info (remaining battery level)

Thumbnail View

100-0001

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video playback mode

/ / /

0:00:00/0:00:55

Playback status (playback/pause/ search)

Time code (elapsed time / recorded time)

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info (remaining battery level)

PlayOption

Video Resolution

Center of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

0:00:55

Indicator Meaning

Recorded time

Current video / total number of

1/10

recorded videos

Protect

Share Mark

My Clip

Error file

Scroll bar

My Clip

Share Mark Protect

Shortcut menu

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

100-0001

Button guide File name (file number)

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Getting to know the camcorder

• 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

Play

1/10

100-0001

) 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

Center of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Current photo / total number of

1/10

recorded photos

Protect

Error file

Scroll bar

Indicator Meaning

Protect

Shortcut menu

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Button guide

100-0001

File name (file number)

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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

shown in the figure to eject the battery.

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

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 an electric shock or result in a fire.

To charge the battery with the power adaptor

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To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

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Getting started

Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 19

Open the jack cover of the camcorder.

Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor.

•

The CHG (charge) indicator lights up and charging starts. When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. page 21

• Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the battery may not charge fully (The green indicator will not turn on).

• Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder.

• When using the power adaptor, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder, separate the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet.

• Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space, such as between furnishings.

• Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.

• When recording indoors with a wall outlet available, it is convenient to use the power adaptor instead of the battery.

• We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient temperature between 50˚F and 86˚F (10°C~30°C).

• If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed. We recommend you keep the camcorder turned off while it charges.

• You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.

• If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.

• An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.

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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 color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.

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Charging (CHG) lamp

Charging

state

LED color

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.

Charge the battery as soon as possible.

- The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds.

The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

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

To charge the battery with the power adaptor

To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

Resolution

Continuous recording time

Playback time

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

• Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.

• Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.

• The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on

your usage and conditions.

• The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.

approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min.

HD SD HD SD

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.

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.

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About the battery

• Battery properties

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

ambient temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder.

• Make sure to store the battery separately after use.

- A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off.

- The battery may be completely discharged, if it has been installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time. If this occurs, the battery may not fully operate even if you charge it.

- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then, using your camcorder, drain the charge completely. Do this once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.

• Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures.

- The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can

use the battery before needing to recharge it.

- Carry the supplied USB cable and power adaptor to charge

the battery while travelling.

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 : 59ºF~77ºF (15ºC~25ºC), recommended humidity: 40%~60%)

- Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery

lifetime.

- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the

battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.

• Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.

• The battery lifetime is limited.

- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated

use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.

- Each battery’s life is affected by storage, and operating and

environmental conditions.

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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

on the camcorder.

•

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

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

LCD screen

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 93~95) and take corrective action.

When using this camcorder for the first time

When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the Date/ Time Set screen appears at start-up. Set the date and time. page 25

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

• 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

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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

the [Power ( the camcorder.

•

The Date/Time Set screen appears.

Select the date and time

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

(OK)] button.

• The year can be set up to 2037.

• Set Date/Time Display to On. page 76

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

special data area of the storage media.

)] button to turn on

Date/Time Set

Month

JAN

YearDay Hr Min

2013

12 00 AM

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.

)  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.

• Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.

• In the menu screen, the [Display (

)] button.

[220Min]STBY

9999

STBY

)] button will be deactivated.

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USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)

The shortcut menu (OK guide) contains the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [Control (OK)] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen.

An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode

using the shortcut menu (OK guide).

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

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

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.

0.0

+1.0

)

[220Min]STBY

9999

[220Min]STBY

9999

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Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons

Basic operation of the camcorder

Button

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT

Recording (

- Access the shortcut menu

- Confirm selection

- Exit the shortcut menu

- iSCENE

- Zoom (tele)

- Focus

- Zoom (wide)

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→

- Previous skip playback

- Search playback FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate:

→x4→x8→

- Next skip playback

) mode

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

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SELECTING THE LANGUAGES

You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen.

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

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

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

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

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

•

The OSD language appears in the selected language.

• Language options may be changed without prior notice.

• The selected language remains even if you remove the battery.

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

you selected.

Settings

Format Default Set

Language

Exit

Settings

Format Default Set

Language

Exit

[220Min]STBY

English

한국어

Français

Basic operation of the camcorder

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Getting ready to start recording

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INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

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To insert a memory card

Turn the camcorder off.

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

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

• Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up.

Close the cover.

• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.

• Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.

• If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it is on, the camcorder turns off.

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

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

To eject a memory card

Turn the camcorder off.

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

Gently push the memory card to eject it.

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

cover.

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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

Compatible memory cards

• You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB.

• MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.

• Compatible memory card capacity:

- SD: 1GB~2GB

- SDHC: 4GB~32GB

- SDXC: ~up to 64GB

• When you use unauthorized memory cards, the camcorder can not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.

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

• To ensure stable recording and playback, use 6MB/s (Class 6) or higher memory cards.

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical writeprotection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch up in the direction of the terminals. To set write protection, move the switch down.

• SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacities than SD memory cards.

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

Getting ready to start recording

Usable memory card

Terminals

Protection tab

(1GB~2GB)

Using the memory card adaptor

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

SDHC

(4GB~32GB)

SDXC

(Up to 64GB)

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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 recognize the modified file.

• The memory card does not support any data recovery mode. Therefore, care should be taken to prevent the memory card from being damaged while recording.

• Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without re-formatting may cause trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by improper formatting.

• You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize, or cards with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card. Erased data cannot be recovered.

• A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.

• Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals.

Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.

• Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card.

• Do not use a damaged memory card.

• Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children,

who might swallow it.

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.

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Getting ready to start recording

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY

Recordable time available for video

Resolution

1280X720/30p

720X480/60p (16:9)

720X480/60p (4:3)

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

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

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

1,650 3,290 6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999

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

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

Storage media capacity

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

64GB

890

64GB

9,999

• Your recordable time and capacity and recordable number of photos may differ from the figures in the tables depending on your subject and actual recording conditions.

• The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.

• Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality

may suffer.

• The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image. Accordingly, the recording time may vary.

• Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.

• The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on

settings.

• A memory card that is used to store a video can have un-writable areas, which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space.

• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.

• The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999, respectively.

• Resolutions marked with when you set video resolution to 720X480/60p (4:3).

are the resolutions of photos you record

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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.

1 2

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

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

Open the LCD screen with your finger.

•

The screen opens up to 90°.

Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

•

You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90° backwards. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a horizontally flipped image.

• Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

• To adjust the LCD brightness, see page 77.

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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.

•

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.

•

The recording () indicator appears and recording starts.

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

again.

• If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded.

• Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card error.

• Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.

• Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while

accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.

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Basic recording

• For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18.

• For approximate recording times, see page 33.

• Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent

unnecessary battery power consumption.

• For various functions available when you record videos, see pages 52~66.

• During recording, some button operations are unavailable. ([MODE] button, [MENU] button, etc.)

• Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top-front of the camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not blocked.

• Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording.

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. page 77

• You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock.

• Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone sensitivity. This increased sensitivity may cause the microphone to record surrounding ambient noise. The increased microphone sensitivity may also cause the camcorder to record the noise the zoom mechanism makes if you use the zoom while recording.

• When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. In very dark places, the ISO adjustment can cause interference effects on images and prevent you from recording these images correctly. We recommend you use a professional, infrared camcorder when recording in dark places or at night.

• An image can be blurred when the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function is enabled and the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed in place. Release the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

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]

button.

•

The recording () indicator appears and recording starts.

Press the [Recording pause/

resume (

•

• If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when

• If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause

)] button.

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

resume (

recording is paused, the camcorder will connect to the PC after it saves the video it has recorded up to the pause.

mode, the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the video it has recorded.

)] button.

Resume

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Stop

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Basic recording

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

My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon ( ) by pressing the [PHOTO] button while you are recording a video, and then lets you extract those clips from the video and watch them separately. The camcorder also captures photos at the same time.

Press the [Recording start/stop] button.

•

The recording () indicator appears and recording starts.

Press the [PHOTO] button at each

great moment while recording.

•

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

To stop recording, press the

[Recording start/stop] button again.

) and captures

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Understanding My Clip function

Captured photos are saved in the photo thumbnail view.

During a video recording

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) from a video. page 45

• The camcorder can tag up to 5 moments as ‘My Clip’ and capture up to 5 photos while recording a video.

• When you use the My Clip function, the camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the [PHOTO] button and ends five seconds after you pressed the [PHOTO] button.

• Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.

• When you use time lapse recording, the My Clip function does not

operate.

• You can also tag any scenes in a video by pressing the [PHOTO] button during video playback. page 46

• The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording successfully.

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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.

•

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

Center the subject in the LCD

screen.

Fully press the [PHOTO] button.

•

The shutter sound is heard (when Shutter Sound: On is set).

•

To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is completely saved on the storage media.

Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data.

• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

• The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution. page 33

• Audio is not recorded when you take photos.

• For the on-screen display information, see pages 16~18.

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu

options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. page 77

• For various functions available during recording, see pages 52~66.

• Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

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Basic recording

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance.

Press the [SMART AUTO] button.

•

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

) icons

time.

Center the subject in the LCD

screen.

•

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

•

The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.

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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.

pages 35, 38



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

button again.

•

The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons 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 work only when Face Detection is set to On. page 56

• Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation: [MENU] button, [Control (OK)] button, etc. Most settings are automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode first.

• SMART AUTO must be set before recording.

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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, 70x 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.

W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto

• Zoom magnification over 70x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 130x. page 62

• To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wideangle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.

• Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom.

• Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus: Manual. page 58

• We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.

• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

• If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound

of the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button operating.

• When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the [Zoom (T/W)] lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [Zoom (T/W)] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.

• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p, the Intelli Zoom function does not operate.

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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.

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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 appear in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted.

• The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. However, you can choose the

video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the [Zoom] lever.

Understanding how to change the operation modes

You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures:

<Going to the standby mode

after recording a video>

STBY

<Going to the standby mode

after taking a photo>

STBY

[220Min]

9999

[220Min]

9999

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

Normal

Movie

Move Play

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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



Select the video thumbnail view.

•

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

)] button to turn

) mode.

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move My Clip Play

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

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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

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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 color 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

[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:

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- The video was recorded on another device.

- The video has a file format that is not supported by the camcorder.

• The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is connected to an external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.)

• You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC. pages 81, 86

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

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Basic playback

Various playback operations

[Control (Up/Down/Left/

Right/OK)] button

Playback/Pause/Stop

Playback and pause alternate

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

Use the [Zoom] lever to stop

playback and return to the thumbnail view.

Search playback

During playback, press and hold

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

Pressing the [Control (Left/Right)]

button repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction.

•

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

•

FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2  x4  x8  x16

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

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Thumbnail View

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Skip playback

• During playback, press the [Control (Right)] button to locate the starting point of the next file. Pressing the [Control (Right)] button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.

• During playback, press the [Control (Left)] button to locate the starting point of the current file. Pressing the [Control (Left)] button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction.

• Press the [Control (Left)] button within 3 seconds from the starting point of the current file to skip back to the previous file.

To adjust the volume during video playback

Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to increase or decrease the volume.

• You can hear the recorded sound from the internal speaker.

• The level can be set anywhere between 0 and 10.

• 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.

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Thumbnail View

0:00:00/0:00:55

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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.

Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

Right)] button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol

( )

, and then press the [PHOTO]

button.

•

The camcorder plays back the tagged scenes sequentially.

To stop playback and return to the

thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.

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USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION

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

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

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. page 68

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TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO

You can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip function (

1 2

) and capture photos from those scenes.

Select the video thumbnail view.

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

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

•

The camcorder plays back the video you selected and the shortcut menu for playback appears for a short time.

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Basic playback

When you see a scene you want to

tag, press the [PHOTO] button.

•

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

To stop playback and return to the

thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.

• During video playback, the camcorder can tag up to 20 scenes with ‘My Clip’ from a video and capture photos until the available remaining capacity of the storage media is full.

• Photos are captured in the same resolution as the video recording.

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

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

) 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.

•

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

Normal

Movie

)] button to turn

) mode.

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Move Play

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

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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.

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

• Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo file.

• Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally:

- Photos that were recorded on another device.

- Photos recorded in a file format not supported by this camcorder

(a format that does not conform to DCF standards).

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ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK

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

Select the photo you want to

magnify. page 47

Adjust the magnification with the

[Control (OK)] button.

•

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

•

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

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Basic playback

Press the [Control (Up/Down/

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

To cancel, use the [Zoom] lever.

• 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.

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Exit

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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

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

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

exit.

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

page 26



Press the [MENU] button.

•

The menu screen appears.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

button to select Video Resolution.

•

The Video Resolution function is

Video Resolution

1280X720/30p

720X480/60p(16:9) 720X480/60p(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 grayed out. For more information, see ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 102.

• For easy understanding, the menu setting procedure in the example above presented the simplest way of setting the menu item. Menu setting methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose.

• You can also access the shortcut menu using the [Control (OK)] button. page 27

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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

Playback menu items

●

: Accessible

: Not accessible

Video

Auto 52

1280X720/30p 53

1696x954 (16:9) 54

Auto 54

Off 56

- 57

- 58

Auto 58

Off 60

Off 61

Optical Zoom 62

Off 63

Off 64

Off 66

Items

Thumbnail View

Option

(Thumbnail view only)

PlayOption

Smart BGM Option

(Single view only)

Delete

Delete My Clip

Protect

Share Mark

Slide Show

File Info

Settings

playback

mode

(

● ●

● ✕

● ●

● ✕

● ●

● ✕

✕ ●

● ●

Photo

playback

)

mode (

)

Default value Page

Normal 67

Play All 68

The Flea Waltz 68

- 70

- 71

- 72

- 73

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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

Open source licenses

• Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice.

• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. These items are grayed out. You cannot select the gray menu items.

• In general, functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods, while their detailed options may be different.

• Items marked with

Recording

)

(

mode

● ● ● ● ●

● ● ● ✕ ✕

● ● ● ● ●

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

- 75

Series 75

- 76

Off 76

Normal 77

On 77

On 78

5 Min 79

- 80

English 80

●

: Accessible

: Not accessible

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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 

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

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.

iSCENE

Auto

Sports Portrait

Exit

Submenu Items

Items Use

Use this setting for regular recording

Auto

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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 color saturation.

For recording a waterfall or fountain.

On-screen

display

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Advanced recording

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 

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

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

1280x720/30p

720x480/60p

(16:9)

720x480/60p(4:3)

Records in 1280x720 (30p) resolution.

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video Resolution

1280X720/30p

720X480/60p(16:9) 720X480/60p(4:3)

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On-screen

display

• 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second.

• 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second.

• Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the image being recorded.

• High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If you select the higher resolution, there is less space to record videos in the memory.

• The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded. page 33

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Advanced recording

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 

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

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

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 your record when you set video resolution to 720X480/60p (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 color of the subject so the colors in your recording look natural.

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

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select the desired submenu item

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.

Understanding White Balance

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

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Advanced recording

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.

•

The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance appear.

Frame a white object such as

a piece of paper so it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.

•

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

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

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

•

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

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

• A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject's tint will differ, affecting the subject's white balance. Use this function to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result.

• When you set white balance manually, the object you frame must be white. Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value.

• The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.

• During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better

results.

• Cancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise setting.

• Reset the white balance if light conditions change.

Set White Balance

Exit

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Advanced recording

Face Detection

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

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

Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  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

recording values.

Face Detection

Off

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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• The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded.

• Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear on a 'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection function.

• The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person's face or if the illumination is too low. You must be facing subjects ‘head-on’ and have enough illumination.

• You can also set Face Detection with the shortcut menu. page 27

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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 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  EV.

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

Adjust

Exit

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

•

EV values ( ): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3,

-1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6, +1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0

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

•

The camcorder applies 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 colors.

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

Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  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

low shutter speed range to 1/60 or 1/30.

• When you use C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect. In addition, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen. This is not a defect.

• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p, the C.Nite function does not operate.

C.Nite

Off

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 

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

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

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

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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. If this occurs, use the manual focus mode.

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

button to select Manual.

•

The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

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

•

The camcorder applies the manual focus setting and the ( ) indicator appears.

Focusing on a nearer or farther subject

To focus on a nearer subject, press the [Control (Left)] button. To focus on a further subject, press the [Control (Right)] button.

• The nearer or further icon ( 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.

Manual

/ ) appears between the

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Examples of when to use the Manual focus mode

• When the subject is dark.

• When the background is too bright.

• When you view the subject through a window that is stained or

wet.

• When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.

• When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.

• When you are shooting walls, the sky, or other low-contrast

subjects.

• When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.

• When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the

frame.

• You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. page 27

• Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto

focusing focuses on the center area automatically.

• The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.

• When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom, manual focusing will not focus accurately. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital

Zoom is turned off. page 62

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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 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  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

compensate for shaking movements.

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Off

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. Hold the camcorder firmly with both hands.

• When this function is On, the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.

• When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is On, after-images may stand out. If this occurs, we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning Anti-

Shake(HDIS) to Off.

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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 

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

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.

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 cast.

Negative ( ) This mode reverses the colors and the brightness and creates a negative effect.

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

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

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

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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 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  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 70X.

• When this option is selected, the camcorder will

automatically switch to the digital zoom if you zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range.

• Digital zoom is available up to 130X.

Zoom Type

Optical Zoom

Intelli Zoom

Digital Zoom

Exit

Digital zoom range

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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 digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than it is in the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate. The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.

• The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video.

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Advanced recording

Cont. Shot

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

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

Press the [MENU] button 

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

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.

Cont. Shot

Off

Exit

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Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

To record only one photo image. While you are pressing the [PHOTO] button,

the camcorder can take up to 30 photos continuously.

• The number of recordable photos depends on the photo’s resolution and the memory space available.

• If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message appears.

On-screen

display

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Time Lapse REC

Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects.

• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] button. page 26

• To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you must set the recording interval between frames (Interval) using the menu.

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Press the [Control (Up/Down)]

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

•

The recording interval and total recording time items appear.

Set the desired recording interval

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

Time Lapse REC

Off

Exit

Time Lapse REC

Off

Exit

Move

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1 Sec 24 Hr

Advanced recording

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

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

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

press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

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

start/stop] button.

•

The Time Lapse REC starts.

Submenu items

Items Use

Off

To disable the function.

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

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

1  3  5  10  15  30 (Seconds)

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

∞

(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. Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming the following subjects:

- 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.

• Depending on the video resolution, 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save

is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording. For example, if you set the interval to 30 Sec, you need to set the recording time to at least 30 minutes for a 60 frames per second resolution or 15 minutes for a 30 frames per second resolution to record a video 1 second long.

• Press the [Recording start/stop] button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.

• Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.

• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video

file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.

• If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording, the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.

• If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording, the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory available.

• We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery.

• When a time lapse recording starts, the Time Lapse Recording message will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode.

This is normal operation. Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder.

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Advanced recording

Guideline

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

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

Press the [MENU] button 

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

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.

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 center. Use when recording a subject in a

horizontal or vertical composition or shooting with the tele macro function.

Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures they will be recorded.

On-screen

display

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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. page 26



• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select the desired submenu item

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

Submenu Items

Items Use

Normal

Date

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

To sort the file thumbnails by the date the files were recorded.

Normal

Thumbnail View Option

Normal

Date

Exit

Normal

0:00:55

Photo Move Play

This function is available in thumbnail view only.

Date

1/10

Date

JAN/01/2013

0:10:31

Photo Date Play

1/10

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Advanced playback

PlayOption

You can play back one video or all videos once, or play back one video or all videos repeatedly.

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



• Select the video thumbnail view. page 42

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

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

On-screen

display

Smart BGM Option

You can play back a video with background music. The Smart BGM Option lets you select the music that will play.

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



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

Press [MENU] button  [Control

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

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.

•

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 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 play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the songs stored in the camcorder’s memory and available through the Smart BMG option.

• Insert a memory card.

• Prepare external songs for background music.

To set external songs as background music

Convert your songs to a compatible format using the built-in Intellistudio program so they can be recognized by the camcorder.

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

Intelli-studio program.  page 86

Click Tool on the Intelli-studio

screen  Sending song for Smart BGM.

Click Browse on the Smart BGM

screen, and then select the desired song.

Change the song’s name so it can

be recognized by the camcorder, and then click Send  Yes .

•

The song is converted to the m4a format, and then transferred into the memory card in the camcorder.

When the transfer finishes, click

OK.

•

You can save up to 5 converted songs in the memory card in the camcorder

The song saved into the memory

card appears on the Smart BGM Option menu in video playback

mode.  page 68

0:00:01/ 0:00:06

Smart BGM Option

Nocturne

NewBGM1

Random

Exit

To delete the external songs in the memory card

You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card.

• The camcorder can only recognize the external songs converted by the Intelli-studio program.

• Intelli-studio can only convert files saved in the mp3 and m4a formats.

• External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card.

• If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the

memory card, you can use them with Smart BGM.

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Delete

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

Advanced playback

If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the

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

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



• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select an option by pressing the

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and

Normal

Delete

Select Files

All Files

Exit

then press the [Control (OK)] button.

If you selected Select Files, image

thumbnails appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Delete

0:00:55

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.

Delete Move Cancel

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.

1/10

• You can also delete your recordings in single view.

• To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate image

protection. page 72

• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete a protected image, cancel the protect function first. page 72

• If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete.

• You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased. page 80

• The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid power-loss while deleting.

To delete 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 My Clip tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’.

Advanced playback

If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the

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

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



• Select the video thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select an option by pressing the

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and

Normal

Delete My Clip

Select Files

All Files

Exit

then press the [Control (OK)] button.

If you selected Select Files, image

thumbnails appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move to a

video tagged as My Clip

ⓑ

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

The garbage can icon appears on the video.

ⓒ

Repeat Steps ⓐ and ⓑ for each video tagged as My Clip

( )

ⓓ

Press the [MENU] button to delete all tags from the videos

you selected.

ⓔ

The message corresponding to the selected option appears.

( )

Delete My Clip

0:00:55

Delete Move Cancel

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 videos in single view.

1/10

To delete the My Clip tags from 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. page 26



• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select an option by pressing the

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

If you selected Select Files, image

thumbnails 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

0:00:55

Protect Move Cancel

( )

appears

Advanced playback

If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the

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

If you selected All Off, the message corresponding to the

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

Submenu Items

Items Use

Select Files

All On

All Off

1/10

• You can also protect you recordings in single view.

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

cannot set image protection. page 31

To protect selected videos or photos from deletion.

To protect all videos or photos.

To cancel the protection for all videos or photos.

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Share Mark

You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site.

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



• Select the video thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button  Share Mark.

Select an option by pressing the

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

If you selected Select Files, image

thumbnails appear.

ⓐ

Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move

to the video you want to share mark.

ⓑ

Press the [Control (OK)] button

to select each video you want to share mark. The share mark

( )

appears on the video.

icon

ⓒ

Repeat Steps ⓐ and ⓑ for each video you want to share

mark.

ⓓ

Press the [MENU] button to mark the videos you want to

share.

ⓔ

The message corresponding to the selected option appears.

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

Normal

Share Mark

Select Files

All On All Off

Exit

Share Mark

0:00:55

Mark Move Cancel

Advanced playback

If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the

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

If you selected All Off, the message corresponding to the

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

Submenu Items

Items Use

Select Files To set the share mark selected videos.

All On To set the share mark all videos.

All Off

• You can also set the share mark on your videos in the single image

1/10

display mode.

• By using the Intelli-studio software embedded in the camcorder, you can easily upload videos marked with share marks. page 90

• When uploading a video file to a web site such as YouTube, the onetime upload maximum is 14 minutes 59 seconds.

Using the Share ( ) button

You can set the share mark on a video by simply pressing the [Share (

To remove the share mark from all marked videos all at once.

)] button.

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Advanced playback

Slide Show

You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.

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



• Select the photo thumbnail view. page 42

Press the [MENU] button 

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

Select an option by pressing the

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

Press the [MENU] button to exit

the menu.

Submenu Items

Items Use

To start a slide show from the current image.

- The indicator (

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.

) appears.

Normal

Slide Show

Start

Interval Music

Exit

File Info

You can see the image information for photos and videos.

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

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

Press the [MENU] button 

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

•

: 1Sec

: On

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The file selection screen appears.

Select the desired video or photo

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

then press the [Control (OK)] button.

•

The following information for the

100-0001

selected file appears:

- Date

- Duration (Video only)

- Size

- Resolution

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Normal

File Info

Select Files

Exit

File Info

100VIDEO HDV_0001.MP4 Date : JAN/01/2013 Duration : 0:00:20 Size : 22.6 MB Resolution : 1280X720/30p

Exit OK

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Other settings

Storage Info

Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media.

Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

Settings  [Control (Up/



Down)] button  Storage Info  [Control (OK)] button.

•

Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to move the screen up or down and view additional information.

•

You can check the used memory, available memory, and the available recordable time for each recording resolution.

Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

• 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.

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. Use File No. to continue or reset the current file number sequence.

1 Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

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

Settings

Storage Info

File No.

Date/Time Set

Exit

2 Select the desired submenu item

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

3 To exit the menu, press the

[MENU] button.

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

Series

Reset

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Other settings

OFF

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 

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

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

Select the date or time information,

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

Make sure the clock is correctly set,

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

Month

JAN

Cancel

YearDay Hr Min

2013

[220Min]STBY

12 00 AM

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 

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

button  Date/Time Display  [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

Date

Time

Date & Time

When the internal battery is depleted, the date/time will read JAN/01/2013 12:00AM.

To not display the current date/

Off

time. To display the current date. To display the current time. 12:00AM To display the current date and

time.

Settings

Date/Time Set

Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

[220Min]STBY

Off

Date

Time

JAN/01/2013

12:00AM

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Other settings

OFF

LCD Brightness

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

Press the [MENU] button 

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

button  LCD Brightness  [Control (OK)] button.

Select the desired submenu and

Settings

Date/Time Set Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

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

[Control (OK)] button.

Press the [MENU] button to exit

the menu.

Settings

Date/Time Set Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

Exit

Submenu Items

Items Use

Normal

Bright

• If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD

• Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.

• A brighter LCD screen consumes more power.

Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen.

screen.

[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 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

 Settings  [Control (Up/ Down)] button  Auto LCD Off  [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

mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts and dims 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 situation:

- 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

[220Min]STBY

LCD

[220Min]STBY

Off

LCD

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Other settings

Beep Sound

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

Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

Settings  [Control (Up/



Down)] button  Beep Sound  [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

Disables the function.

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

The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following situations:

- During recording and playback

- During a pause while recording

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

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Settings

Auto LCD Off

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Shutter Sound

You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you press the [PHOTO] button on or off.

[220Min]STBY

LCD

[220Min]STBY

Off

1 Press the [MENU] button 

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

button  Shutter Sound  [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.

Settings

Auto LCD Off Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Settings

Auto LCD Off Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Exit

Submenu Items

Items Use

Off

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

[PHOTO] button.

[220Min]STBY

LCD

[220Min]STBY

Off

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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.

Press the [MENU] button 

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

button  Auto Power Off  [Control (OK)] button.

Select the desired submenu item

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software Format

Exit

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

Press the [MENU] button to exit

the menu.

Settings

Auto Power Off

PC Software Format

Exit

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 when paused), or playing

back a photo slide show.

• To operate the camcorder again, press the [Power (

[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 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

 Settings  [Control (Up/ Down)] button  PC Software  [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

camcorder to a PC with a USB cable.

The 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

[220Min]STBY

Off

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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 

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

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

Select Yes by pressing the

[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 situations:

- Before using a new memory card

- If the memory card was formatted on other devices

- If the memory card was used to record on other devices

- If the camcorder cannot read the memory card

• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock can not be formatted.

• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed in the menu.

• You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid loss of power while formatting.

Settings

Auto Power Off PC Software

Format

Exit

Default Set

You can restore all menu settings to their defaults.

1 Press the [MENU] button 

[Control (Left/Right)] button

 Settings  [Control (Up/ Down)] button  Default Set 

[220Min]STBY

[Control (OK)] button.

2 Select Yes if you want all the

settings returned 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.

Settings

Format

Default Set

Language

Exit

[220Min]STBY

Language

You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages in. page 29

Open source licenses

Show the Open source licenses information.

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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

CARD

Signal flow

Micro HDMI cable

Using a micro HDMI cable

Turn on the camcorder.

•

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

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

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

attached the camcorder to.

•

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

Start to play back images. page 42

Understanding the HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.

• You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this camcorder.

• The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.

• Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this

camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1.3, the screen display may not work.

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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.

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.

•

Turn on the camcorder, and then connect an Audio/ Video cable. If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV.

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

attached the camcorder to.

•

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

TV input.

Start to play back images. page 42

Stereo Type

Yellow

• When you connect the camcorder to a TV, the LCD screen of the camcorder turns off automatically.

• Make sure you’ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks. The TV screen may not display the right image information if connected incorrectly.

• Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.

• We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source.

• When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the

color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks.

• Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs, connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the green jack of the TV.

• If your TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the video jack, the white plug to the audio jack, and leave the red plug unconnected.

• When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, images recorded in high definition image quality (1280x720/ 30p) play back in standard definition image quality.

• When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority: HDMI  Audio/Video (composite) output

Red

White

Mono Type

Yellow White

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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

CARD

Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

Connecting to a TV

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 noise.

Appearance on Wide

Screen (16:9) TV

Appearance on 4:3 TV

CARD

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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 devices via analog data transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable.

• Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.

Insert the storage media into the recording device.

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

HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.

Start recording on the recording device, and then start playback

on the camcorder.

•

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

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

camcorder.

Camcorder

VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders

Signal flow

Audio/Video cable

• Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio/Video cable in SD (standard definition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD).

• To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to your computer. page 86

• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

• To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 76

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

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

Main Functions

• Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions

- Playing back recorded videos or photos.

- Editing recorded videos or photos.

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

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

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intellistudio:

Items System Requirements

CPU

RAM 1GB or higher is recommended

Video Card

Display

USB USB 2.0

Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher

Recommended Memory Card (Installed in Camcorder)

• System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even

• On a slower than recommended computer, video playback may skip

• If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install

• We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before

• To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires faster and better

• Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.

• On 64-bit environment of Windows XP, W indows Vista, and Windows

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

Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended

Intel 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 GT or higher, ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher

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

6MB/s (Class 6) or above

on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not operate optimally.

frames or operate in an unexpected manner.

DirectX 9.0c or higher.

playing back or editing the videos.

components than a desktop PC.

7, Intelli-studio may be installed and work as 32-bit program.

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USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM

Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr.

Step 1. Connecting the USB cable

Set PC Software to On.

• This is the default setting.

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

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

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

•

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

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Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading

procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm.

•

If you do not want to save any new files, select No.

To disconnect the USB cable

To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer, you must follow these steps:

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)

• Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug oriented

in the correct direction.

• When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction.

• If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring files, data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged.

• If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC, and then reconnect the camcorder.

• Intelli-studio may not automatically run. If this occurs, access My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder, find Intelli-studio, and then run iStudio.exe.

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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 program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Tool  Install Intelli-studio on PC.

• You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking on Web Support  Update Intelli-studio  Start Update.

• The camcorder’s built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for home use. It is not for precision or industrial productions. For these applications, we recommend an editing software designed for professional use.

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

No. Description

Menu items

Display files in the selected folder.

Switch to Photo edit mode.

Switch to Video edit mode.

Switch to Share mode.

Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.

Select a file type.

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

Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device.

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

View files as thumbnails or on a map.

Browse folders in the connected device.

Browse folders stored on your computer.

Move to the previous or next folder.

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

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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

on the folder you selected.

2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back.

• You can view the file information by moving the mouse over

the file.

• If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back

inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease.

3 After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to

play back.

• Playback starts and the controls appear.

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 ( ) depending on the file

you selected in the Intelli-studio browser.

• The selected file appears in the editing window.

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 files appear in the sharing window.

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

•

You can choose YouTube, twitter, flickr, facebook, Picasa, Email, or another web site you want to use for your site

management.

Click Upload to start uploading.

• A pop-up window appears. The window will either ask you

to enter your ID and password or ask you to click OK to continue to the web site you have selected.

5 Enter your ID and the password to access.

• Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on

your web access environment.

The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity available for uploading videos can differ, depending on each web site’s policy.

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UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS DIRECTLY TO YOUTUBE!

The One-Press [Share ( )] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [Share ( )] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the USB cable.

STEP 1

On the product, select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the [Share ( each video you want to upload. page 73

• The Share mark ( ) appears on each video.

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0:00:55

Photo Move Play

1/10

)] button. Repeat for

STEP 2

Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable.

• If you have set PC Software: On, Intelli-studio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you’ve connected the product.

STEP 3

Press the [Share ( )] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer.

• A pop-up sharing window displaying the videos with share marks appears on the screen.

• Click Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube.

• If you want to upload directly without showing a pop-up sharing window, check “Intelli-studio does not pop a list of share marked files from the connected device”.

• You can use the [Share (

• As part of the uploading process, the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by

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YouTube before actually uploading. Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size, computer performance, and network speed.

• There is no guarantee the uploading operation will work in all environments. YouTube server-side changes in the future may disable this function.

• For more information on YouTube, visit the YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/

• This product’s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC.

The presence of the YouTube uploading functionality in this product is not an endorsement of or recommendation for the product by YouTube LLC.

• If you do not have an account on a specified website, you must register first before you can upload.

• According to YouTube’s policy, direct video uploading may not be available in your nation/region.

)] button only while Intelli-studio is running.

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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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Connect the camcorder to the

PC with the USB cable.

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•

The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears

on the PC’s screen after a moment.

•

Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK.

Photos

Videos

System folder

Setting folder

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The folders in the storage media appear.

•

Different file types are stored in different folders.

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

media to your PC.

• If the Removable Disk window does not appear, confirm the connection (page 86) or repeat steps 1 through 3 again. If the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder using My Computer or Windows Explorer.

• If the connected camcorder’s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right-clicking your mouse (open or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by an Autorun virus. Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest version.

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Structure of folders and files on the storage media

• The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown below.

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

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Videos (H.264)

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

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

• The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file

is created.

• Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9,999.

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

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

Photos

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

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

• Folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTO101PHOTO etc.

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File format

Video files

• Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is ‘.MP4’.

• Refer to page 53 for video resolution.

Photo files

• Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is ‘.JPG’.

• Refer to page 54 for photo resolution.

Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder. For proper playback, the camcorder requires the original folder and file name.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Power source

Message Icon Informs that... Action

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.

- 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.

• Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor.

• Charge the battery.

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

battery.

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

• Check the power adaptor’s authenticity.

• We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors for this

camcorder.

• 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 recognized.

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 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 a 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.

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

data to the storage media.

You cannot operate some functions

manually when SMART AUTO is activated.

The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999.

The card has reached maximum capacity. No more files can be stored.

The number of photo files that can be stored is 9,999.

The card has reached maximum capacity. No more files can be stored.

• Record video at a lower resolution.

• Change the memory card to a faster one. page 32

• Format the storage media using the menu after backing-up important files

to your PC or another storage media.

• Turn off the SMART AUTO function.

• Delete unnecessary files from the storage media.

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

• Change to another card which has enough free space.

• Set File No. to Reset.

• Format the storage media.

• Delete unnecessary files on the storage media.

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

• Change to another card which has enough free space.

• Set File No. to Reset.

• Format the storage media.

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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. You cannot

record additional videos.

Folder and file number have reached the maximum number. You cannot

record additional photos.

Troubleshooting

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

reading data from the storage media.

This file cannot be read.

• Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage device.

• Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device.

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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center.

Power

Symptom Explanation/Solution

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

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

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

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

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

camcorder before turning it on.

• If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off). To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.

• Use the power adaptor.

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

camcorder before turning it on.

• The temperature is too low.

• The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.

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

Troubleshooting

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

• This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see display specifications. page 83

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Safety information

Contents

Quick start guide

Getting to know the camcorder

UNPACKING

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

Getting started

INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY

CHARGING THE BATTERY

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

Basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE

USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)

SELECTING THE LANGUAGES

Getting ready to start recording

INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY

ATTACHING THE STRAP

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

Basic recording

RECORDING VIDEOS

RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME

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

RECORDING PHOTOS

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)

ZOOMING IN/OUT

USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON

Basic playback

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

PLAYING BACK MY CLIP

USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION

TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO

VIEWING PHOTOS

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK

Using the menu items

HANDLING MENUS

MENU ITEMS

Advanced recording

iSCENE

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

White Balance

Face Detection

EV (Exposure Value)

C.Nite

Focus

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Digital Special Effect

Zoom Type

Cont. Shot

Time Lapse REC

Guideline

Advanced playback

Thumbnail View Option

PlayOption

Smart BGM Option

Delete

Delete My Clip

Protect

Share Mark

Slide Show

File Info

Other settings

Storage Info

File No.