Samsung HMX-Q100TNIHMXDQ130TN User Manual

User Manual

High Definition Digital Camcorder

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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster
write speeds.
- Memory Card; ACIass 6 SDHC card or above
HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q100BN/HMX-Q130BN HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q100TN/HMX-Q130TN HMX-Q10UN/HMX-Q100UN/HMX-Q130UN HMX-Q10PN/HMX-Q100PN/HMX-Q130PN
niDortant safetv' instructions
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
i This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of ! electric shock is present \A/ithin this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
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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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
SERVICE PERSONNEL
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 from tipover. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
Important safety instructions
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilied or objects have faiien 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.
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.
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:
U\MP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
" BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE
OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1 -800-Samsung (7267864)
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary OR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA“Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.
Important safety instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to oomply with the limits for a Class B digital devloe, pursuant to part 16 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.
Before readinq this user manual
What the icons and signs in this user manuai mean;
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iniurv when using vour camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.
Ht-ie are liiiits oi page number references you will find helpful when vou operate the camcorder.
lililí! I Settings le juiied 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.
When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding. Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, tire, or any other source of excessive heat.
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 adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable
2 plug adapter.
- fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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I About this user manual

Ttiank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.
This User Manual covers HMX-Q10BN, HMX-Q10TN, HMX-Q10UN, HMX-Q10PN, HMX-Q100BN, HMX-Q100TN, HMX-Q100UN, HMX-Q1OOPN, HMX-Q130BN, HMX-Q130TN, HMX-Q130UN, HMX-Q130PN models.
* Illustrations of model HMX-Q10BN are used in this user manual. * The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as
those you see on the LCD screen.
* Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other
accessories are subject to change without any notice.
* In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis
appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Exj Submenu item of “Video Resolution ” ^page 63 ^ “Full HD 1080/601” (clq): Records in the Full HD (1920x1080/
60i) format. (If set, the corresponding icon will appear on the screen.)
The following terms are used In this manual: * ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Recording Start/
Stop button to start recording until you press again to stop the
recording.
* The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably and
have the same meaning.
Before reading this user manual

I 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 the 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 them 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.
For Open Source licenses information, refer to the “Opensource-Q10.pdf in the provided CD-ROM.

I Notes regarding trademarks

Ail the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual. The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel®, Core^’“, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. AMD and Athlon^“ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of 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. FIDMI, the FIDMI logo and Fiigh-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of FIDMI Licensing LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.
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There is a potential risk of death or serious injury,
CAUTION
There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
Prohibited action.
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Do not disassemble the product.
Unplug from the pov^er supply.
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Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire.
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No oil! Oil entering the camoorder or
AC power adaptor could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.
over bOC (140 °F } may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.
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Do not aim the oamcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.
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Do not touch the product.
This precaution must be foiiov^ed.
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Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camoorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a fire hazard.
Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There may be a risk of fire or electrio shock.
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No sand or dustl Fine sand or dust entering the oamcorder or AC power adaptor oould cause malfunctions or defects.
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Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, spiit or broken cords or
wires. Doing so may cause fire or
electric shock.
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when using it near the beach or pool
or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.
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When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.
Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode.
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Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child, consult physician immediately.
Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
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It the camcorder emits an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.
If the camcorder malfunctions, immedidteK (ietrKll the AC otkptoi ot 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-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of fire.
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Safety information
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with force, or hit it with a sharp object.
If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.
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Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury.
Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Safety information
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Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
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Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible, if any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power.
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Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.
Manufacturers of unauthorized accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to their safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunctions, for fires or electric shocks, or for damage caused by unauthorized accessories.

Contents

Quick start' guide Ge'lting to know the camcorder
WHATS INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER
LOCATION OF CONTROLS.............................................................15
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISRLAYS
Ge'tting started
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
CHARGING THE BATTERY.............................................................22
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE.................................................23
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Basic opera'tion of the camcorder......................25
TURNING YOUR OAMCORDER ON/OFF SETTING THE OPERATION MODES
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN.........................................................26
SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME
SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE................................................29
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Getting ready to start recording..........................30
INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SURRLIED) SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SURRLIED) RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY
USING THE GRIP BELT...................................................................34
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
Basic recording
RECORDING VIDEOS......................................................................36
RECORDING RHOTOS....................................................................38
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)
ZOOMING.........................................................................................40
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Basic piayback....................................................41
CHANGING THE RLAYBACK MODE
PLAYING VIDEOS............................................................................42
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VIEWING PHOTOS...........................................................................45
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Usirig 'the menu rterns......................................47
HANDLING MENUS..........................................................................47
MENU ITEMS....................................................................................48
Advanced recortlings
White Balance
EV (Exposure Value}.................................................................... 51
Back Light ..................................................................................51
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Self Timer....................................................................................52
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Super C.Nite................................................................................52
Cont. Shot................................................................................... 53
Focus............................................................................................... 53
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klpeciai e'ffec'ts 'for recorcJings
Fader........................................................................................... 54
Time Lapse REG ......................................................................... 55
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Digital Effect......................
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Editing videos and photos
Delete.......................................................................................... 58
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Protect........................................................................................ 59
Divide.......................................................................................... 60
Combine ..................................................................................... 61
File Info.............................................................................................62
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Other settings.....................................................63
Video Resolution
Photo Resolution...............................................................................63
OIS Duo.............................................................................................64
Tele Maoro
Digital Zoom......................................................................................65
Thumbnail..........................................................................................65
Video Piay Option..............................................................................66
Siide Show Option.............................................................................66
LCD Brightness.................................................................................67
Guideline...........................................................................................67
Date/Time Display.............................................................................68
TV Display.........................................................................................68
HDMITVOut.......................................................................................69
Auto LCD Off.....................................................................................69
PC Software......................................................................................70
USB Conneot....................................................................................70
TV Conneot Guide............................................................................71
Anynet+ {HDMLCEC)
Card info............................................................................................72
File No...............................................................................................72
Time Zone.........................................................................................73
Date/Time Set...................................................................................73
Date Type..........................................................................................73
Time Type..........................................................................................74
Beep Sound.......................................................................................74
Shutter Sound...................................................................................75
Auto Power Off..................................................................................75
Quiok On STBY.................................................................................76
Switoh Grip........................................................................................77
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Format...............................................................................................77
Default Set
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Language..........................................................................................78
Demo.................................................................................................79
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Connecting to a
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN
Dubbing videos
DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER
Printing photos
DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PiCTBRiDGE PRINTER
Using with a Windows computer
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER USING THE InteiliWudio PROGRAM
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE..............................91
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froLibieshooting
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
Additionai information
MAINTENANCE..............................................................................104
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD.........................................105
GLOSSARY.....................................................................................106
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Insert the battery to the camcorder, ^page 21
• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure.
Charge the battery fully. ‘«page 22
• The battery is fully charged when the charging indicator light turns green.
insert a memory card. «»page 30
• You can use commercially available SDHC or SD memory cards with this camcorder.
Recording start/stop button
Zoom dial
Your camcorder turns on when you open the
LCD screen.
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give you the clearest video quality. ratio.
1 Open the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD screen.
2 Select the video recording mode by touching the Video
recording mode («. ) tab
2 Select the photo recording mode by touching the Phot
recording mode ( ) tab.
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3 Press the Recording start/stop button.
• To stop reoording, press the Recording start/stop button.
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The default video resolution setting is “Full HD 1080/601’’. You can also record with SD (standard definition) video quality.
3 Press the Recording start/stop button.
• The shutter sound is heard and the photo is records
When you close the t On STBY mode (pow quickly when you opc
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Quick
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Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of the internal Intelli-studio program on your Windows computer.
an find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. )uch the Playback (Q) tab on the LCD screen in STBY
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Using the Intelli-studio program built into your oamoorder, you can import videos/photos into your oomputer, and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 86-90
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an enjoy HD (high definition) videos on an HDiV. ^page 80
'ou can also play back videos on a SD (standard definition) image
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quality TV. “^page 81
Start the Intelli-studio program by oonneoting the oamoorder to your PC with a USB oable.
• A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Cliok “Yes”, and the uploading prooedure starts.
2 The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents
Manager” on the Intelli-studio program.
• You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date, etc.
Contents Manager Saved files into your PC
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Folders directory on your PC
3 Double-click on the file you would like to playback.
Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click. Click “Share” “Upload” on the browser, '■•page 90
[ Intelli-studio runs automatically after you connect your camcorder to a
Windows computer if you have set “PC Software: ON" in the Settings
menu, '-•page 70
ST1;;P5: Delete videos or photos
If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos that you have saved to a computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.
Touch the Playback ( screen, ''“page 58
I) tab ^ Delete (Q) tab on the LCD
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Gettinq to know the camoorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.
HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q1OOBN/
HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q1OOTN/
HMX-Q10UN/HMX-Q1OOUN/
HMX-Q10PN/HMX-Q1OOPN/
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HMX-Q130BN
HMX-Q130TN
HMX-Q130UN
HMX-Q130PN
Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the same way.
Black
Titan Silver
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Pink
XI0 (Optical)
X20 (Digital)

I Checking your accessories

AC power adaptor
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USB cable
OptioHcil accessories
Mini HDMI cable External battery charger Carrying case
The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. The contents may vary depending on the sales region. Parts and accessories can be purchased 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 AC power adaptor or the batteries. A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder. Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide.
User manual CD
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AudioA^ideo cable
Quick start guide

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Getting to know the camcorder
I Front/Left
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1 I Lens
2 i Internal microphone
3 I Charging indicator
; 4 i Home (•^) button
5 i LCD screen (Touch screen)
6 I internal speaker
^ 7 I Jack cover (AV/HDMI/USB)
8 j AV (Audio/Video) jack
9I HDMIjack
ilOi USB jack
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens
aunng recording.
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I Rear/Right/Bottom

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1 I Lens open/close switch
i 2 { Grip belt
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DC IN jack
i 4 j Jack cover (DC IN)
i 5 i Zoom dial
; 6 i Recording start/stop button
i 7 i Battery slot
8 j Memory oard slot
9 I Battery/Memory oard oover
j lOj Battery release switeh
i 111 Tripod reoeptaole
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Getting to know the camcorder

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.
• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only.
• Select the video recording mode, »-»page 26
I Video recording mode
Left of the LCD screen
Right of the LCD screen
Smart Auto mode/Manuai mode /Art Film mode
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Center of the LCD screen
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Zoom tab
Piavback tab
Operating status {standby/recording /pause)
Remaining recordable time
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Storage media {Memory card}
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Battery information {remaining charge level i
Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar
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The on-screen indicators are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity. The screen above is an example and may differ from the actuai dispiay. For warning indicators and messages, see pages 93-97 The iliustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve performance.
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This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode oniy.
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Select the photo recording mode, «-page 26

I Photo recording mode

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Left of the LCD screen
t Auto mode/Manual mode
/Art Film mode
Video/Photo recording mode tab
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Center of the LCD screen
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Zoom tab
3ck tab
image counter (total number
ordable photos)
Zone (Visit}
Time
Getting to know the camcorder
Right of the LCD screen
Stmoqe media {Memory card}
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Battery information {remaining < hdige level}
Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar
Photo resolution
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The total number of recordable photos is
based on available space on the storage media.
• The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is “9,999".
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This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode oniy. Select the video playback mode, «-page 41
I Video playback mode : Thumbnail view
Getting to know the camcorder
I Video playback mode: Single view
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video thumbnail view tab
Photo thumbnail view tab
B Combine tab
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Delete tab
Video recording mode tab
Erase proteotion
Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen
Vdeo playback mode
■ Operating status (playback/pauseetc.)
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Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)
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File name (File number)
Storage media (memory card)
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Battery information (remaining
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battery level) Playback progress bar
Vdeo resolution
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Video playback option
Erase protection
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Thumbnail view tab
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Playback related function tab (skip/search/pause/piayback/ slow playback/frame by frame playback)
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This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo piayback mode only. Select the photo playback mode, '■»page 41

I Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

Getting to know the camcorder

I Photo playback mode: Single view

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MENU tab
Slide show start tab
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INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY

Battery release sv'/itch

I To insert the battery [To eject the battery

1 Slide and open the battery slot oover as shown in the figure.
2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until it looks.
• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is faoing down and the battery is plaeed as shown in the figure.
1 Slide and open the battery slot oover as shown in the figure.
2 Slide the Battery release switoh in the direotion as shown in the
figure and puli out the battery.
3 Close the battery slot oover.
3 Close the battery slot oover.
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Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a danger
of overheating, fire, or explosion.
• Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. 21

CHARGII ; BATTERY

You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
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Insert the battery into the camcorder, "»page 21
• To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
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Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. ® The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green.
Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet. connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.
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Please make sure that there are no foreign substances on plug and in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder. Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data. Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wail outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it, such as between a wall and a piece of furniture.
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When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.
• You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the AC power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.
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• USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC.
• If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.
• Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the oamcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire.
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• You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.
Getting started
Getting started

CHECKIf BATTE ■

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.
I To check the charging state
The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
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I Battery level display
Tfie battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.
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The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal
.omperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.
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Getting started
Video resolution
Continuous recording time
Playback time
• Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.
• Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery. ‘Full HD’ stands for high definition image quality and ‘SD’ stands for standard image quality.
• 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 AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse RFC function.
• The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the battery.
• The battery is charged over 95% after about 2 hours, and the indicator color changes to green. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes for the battery to charge 100%.
The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time 'when you record 'without using any other function after recording starts. The battery may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you use the recording start/stop, the zoom, and the playback functions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the times listed above.
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors.
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The connection is the same as that for battery charging, '•page 22
Full HD
Approx. 1U5 min.
Approx. 14U min.
SD
Approx. 120 min.
Approx. 160 min.
Battery Properties
_____ ..„ig 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 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 available recording time.
- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.
Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped.
- 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 AC power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place. (Recommended temperature : 59T ~ 77°F (15‘^C~ 25‘^C), 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, operating, and environmental conditions.
mall-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient
- (10‘^C)) may shorten its usage time and affect its
ODeration of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

Home (-^} button
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1 Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen.
• Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.
• To turn the camcorder on when the LCD screen is already
open, close the LCD screen and open it again.
2 To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the Home (#) button
or close the LCD screen.
The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when you turn it on. '•pages 93-97 If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates, "•page 76 The camcorder turns on automaticaily if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open.
When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, ttie time
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Basic operation of the camcorder
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING T ICH SCREEN
You can easily switch the operating mode by touching the tabs on the LCD screen.
In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (e i] or Photo recording mode (O) tsb. Touching each tab switches to the respective mode.
• YOU can also swiicn aireciiy lo me recoraing mode when pressing the Recording start/stop button in the playback mode.
• You can switch to the desired recording mode by touching “Smart Auto’’, "Manual", or “Art Film” on the Home menu.
Switching to the piayback mode
You can switch to the playback mode by touching “Album" on the Home menu. "*page 47
• You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Playback ilSlt tab in STBY mode.
Ttie touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen.
Slightly touch the items to select or execute with your finger.
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