Samsung HMX-R10BP, HMX-R10SP User Manual

High Deﬁ nition Digital Camcorder

user manual

HMX-R10SP HMX-R10BP

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key features of your full HD camcorder

9.15 Mega pixel CMOS (1/2.33) Adopted

This camcorder’s 9.15 mega pixel CMOS sensor catches your important moments and records them in ﬁne detail. Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing efﬁcient battery performance.

Full HD 1080 Viewing Performance

This camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality. Its full HD resolution displays your pictures clearer than normal standard(SD)-quality pictures and maintains a 16:9 aspect ratio that minimizes distortion on a ﬂat HDTV screen.

High-Deﬁnition (Full HD)

1920

Standard-Deﬁnition (SD)

720

1080

Utilizes Interlace and Progressive system

Your camcorder supports both 1080/50(interlace) and 1080/25(progressive) resolutions to display an image. The interlace system scans odd lines and even lines in the image by turns, while the progressive system scans all lines at once like processing a ﬁlm image. Accordingly, you can obtain high-quality, shake-free images on a HDTV screen as if you are sitting in the cinema.

High Speed Recording

Recording up to 500 frames per second(fps), your camcorder features much faster shooting speed than standard digital camcorders. This camcorder also features the slow motion playback (up to x 1/160) that is useful for analyzing the contents of your recordings.

Dual Recording

While recording full HD videos, you can capture still images with the simple operation of a button. Capture still images and save them to the storage.

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12 Mega pixel Photo Quality

Samsung’s Pixel Rising technology yields high resolution still images that retain colours and resolution in extraordinary detail. The result is the 12 megapixel image quality that is equivalent to a digital camera.

Quick Standby Capability

Closing the LCD screen in the STBY mode minimizes the power consumption by switching the camcorder to the Quick On STBY mode. With this quick and efﬁcient function, you can be ready to record quickly without having to power-on the camcorder every time.

Magic Touch

To focus on a subject, just touch the screen and

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shoot. Your camcorder optimizes the focus and brightness for the touched point, enabling you professional results with this simple operation.

Comfortable, Ergonomic Design

This camcorder is designed for comfort when making long recordings. With this ergonomic design, you can shoot subjects comfortably from any position.

Time Lapse Recording Catches the Moment

You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of clouds, blooming ﬂowers etc. Use this function to make UCC(user created contents) videos, educational programme s or for other various purposes.

Useful to Make UCC Video! Feel Free to Share the Contents!

The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient connection only with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr. Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before.

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before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

Means that 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.

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.

PRECAUTIONS

• This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the

mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

Warning!

Caution

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Deﬁnition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Deﬁnition Video(SD-VIDEO).

• 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.

•

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any

damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due

to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for 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 to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

•

Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual

use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/ analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.

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.

This User Manual covers HMX-R10SP, HMX-R10BP models.

• The HMX-R10SP, HMX-R10BP do not have built-in ﬂash memory and use memory cards. Although some features of HMX-R10SP, HMX-R10BP models are different, they operate in the same way.

• Illustrations of model HMX-R10SP are used in this user manual.

• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

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

before reading this user manual

The following terms are used in this manual:

• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

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

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.

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel registered trademarks or trademarks of the

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

, Core™, and Pentium® are the

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the

retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government ofce, for details

of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Intel Corporation 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.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 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.

• All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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safety information

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

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

product.

Unplug from the power supply.

Do not touch the product.Prohibited action.WARNING

This precaution must be kept.Do not disassemble the

Using the camcorder at

temperatures over 140 Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may

result in abnormal heat or re.

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

may result in re. Keeping the

battery at a high temperature

may cause an explosion.

No oil! Oil entering the

camcorder or AC power

adaptor could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There may be a

risk of re or electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC

adaptor by pulling on its power-

cord, as this could damage the

power-cord.

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(60℃)

Do not allow water or metal and

inammable matter to enter the

camcorder or AC power adaptor.

Doing so may pose a re hazard.

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 use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may

cause re or electric shock.

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

Keep the camcorder away

from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.

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

Do not dispose of battery pack

in a re as it may explode.

Keep the used lithium battery or

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

Keep the power-cord unplugged

when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk

of re.

Never use cleaning uid or

similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

Do not re the ash directly

in front someone's eyes (especially infants). Doing so may cause impaired vision.

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

If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung

service centre. There is a risk of re

or personal injury.

If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder.

There is a risk of re or injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a

risk of re or electric shock.

CAUTION

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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 use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury.

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 drop or expose the camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury.

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

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

Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.

safety information

Do not wipe the camcorder

body with benzene or thinner.

Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen

down

The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the

camcorder

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

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may

cause overheating, re, explosion,

electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio: This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts.

Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings

Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor. Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded.

Keep important data separately.

Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

Key features of your full HD camcorder 4 Before reading this user manual 7 Safety information 11 Contents

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

15 Quick start guide

15 You can record videos or photos on

a memory card!

19 What’s included with your camcorder

20 Getting to know the camcorder

20 Location of controls 22 Identifying the screen displays

26 Getting started

26 Using the battery pack 28 Checking the battery state

31 Basic operation of the camcorder

31 Turning your camcorder on/off 32 Switching to the power saving mode 33 Setting the operation modes 33

Using the display( /iCHECK) button

34 Using the touch panel

35 First time settings

35 Setting the time zone and date/

time for the ﬁrst time

36 Selecting the language

37 Getting ready to start recording

Inserting and removing a memory card

(not supplied) 38 Selecting a suitable memory card 41 Using the hand strap 41 Adjusting the LCD screen 42 Basic camcorder positioning

43 Basic Recording

43 Recording videos 45 Capturing photos in video record

mode (dual recording) 46 Recording photos 47 Recording with ease for beginners

(EASY Q mode)

contents

Capturing photos while playing back videos

49 Zooming

50 Basic Playback

50 Changing the playback mode 51 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 54 Viewing a slide show 55 Zooming during playback

ADVANCED OPERATION

56 Advanced Recording

56 Handling menus and quick

menus 57 Menu items 60 Quick menu items 61 62 Resolution 63 Quality 64 Slow Motion 65 Sharpness 65 White Balance 67 ISO 68 Aperture 69 Shutter 69 EV 70 3D-NR 70 Super C.Nite 71 Back Light 71 Dynamic Range 72 Flash 73 Focus 74 Face Detection 75 Magic Touch 76 Metering 77 Anti-Shake(EIS) 78 Digital Effect 79 Fader 80 Super Macro 81 Wind Cut 81 MIC Level

SCENE

ADVANCED OPERATION

82 Digital Zoom 83 Cont. Shot 84 Bracket Shot 84 Self Timer 85 Time Lapse REC 87 Quick view 88 Guideline

89 Advanced playback

89 Play Option 89 Highlight 90 Cont. Capture 90 File Info

91 System setting

91 Date/Time Set 92 Date/Time Display 93 Date Type 93 Time Type 94 File No. 95 Time Zone 96 LCD Control 96 LCD Enhancer 97 Auto LCD Off 97 Booting Mode 98 Quick On STBY 99 PC Software 99 Storage Info 100 Format 101 Beep Sound 101 Shutter Sound 102 Auto Power Off 102 Rec Lamp 103 USB Connect 103 TV Connect Guide 104 TV Display 104 TV Type 105 Analogue TV Out 105 Default Set 106 Demo 106 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

contents

EDITING VIDEO

107

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

119

USING A COMPUTER

125

107 Editing video clips

107 Deleting a section of a video 108 Dividing a video 109 Combining videos

110 Editing the playlist

110 Playlist 111 Creating the playlist 112 Arranging videos in the playlist 113 Deleting videos from the playlist

114 File management

114

Protection from accidental erasure 115 Deleting ﬁles

116 Printing photos

116 DPOF printing setting 117 Direct printing with a PictBridge

printer

119 Connecting to a TV

To connect

119 121 Connecting to a regular TV 123 Viewing on a TV

124 Dubbing videos

124

Dubbing to vcr or DVD/HDD recorders

125 Using with a Windows computer

125

Checking your computer type 126

What you can do with a Windows

computer 127

Using the Intelli-studio programme 133

Using as a removable storage device

to a high deﬁnition TV

screen

136

OTHER INFORMATION

136

Warning indicators and messages 140 Troubleshooting 148

Maintenance & additional information

148 Maintenance 149 Additional information 150 Using your camcorder abroad

151 Speciﬁcations

quick start guide

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

You can record videos or photos on a memory card!

You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.

STEP1: Get ready

1. Insert a memory card. page 37

• You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder.

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

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STEP2: Record with your camcorder

PHOTO button

MODE button

MODE lamp

LCD screen

Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.

Recording start/stop button

Zoom lever

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quick start guide

Recording videos with HD

Recording photos

(high deﬁnition) image quality

Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1920x1080/50i” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images.  page 62

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on

the video ( ) indicator.

• Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.

2. Press the Recording start/stop

button.

• To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button.

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• Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen.  page 98 : When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1920x1080/50i” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images.  page 62

• The default setting is “ SD(standard deﬁnition) video quality.

• You can also take photos while recording videos.

[HD]1920x1080/50i(SF)”. You can also record with

1. Open the LCD screen.

Press the MODE button until the ( )(photo) indicator lights up.

3. Press PHOTO button lightly to

adjust the focus, then press it fully (a shutter click sounds).

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STEP3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder

Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1920x1080/50i” which provides highlydetailed, beautiful images. page 62

1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode.

2. Touch the thumbnail (HD/SD/ ) tab, then touch the desired image.

STBY 00:00:00 [55Min]

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HD SD

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Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV

• You can enjoy HD (high deﬁnition) videos.  page 119~120

You can also play back videos on a SD (standard deﬁnition) image quality TV.

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STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer.

Using the Intelli-studio programme, built in your camcorder, you can import video/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see page 125.

quick start guide

Importing and viewing the videos/photos from your PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC

via USB cable.

2. Click “Import folder” to import the video or photo ﬁles from your PC to the

Intelli-studio programme. And you can see the ﬁles location on the Intellistudio browser.

Folders directory on your PC

Imported Files

“Import folder” button

3. You can double-click on the ﬁle you would like to start playback.

Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to web site with one click.

Click “Share”  “Add” tab on the browser.  page 130

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”).  page 99

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that has been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

Touch the Play( ) tab  Menu( ) tab  “Delete” on the LCD screen.

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AUDIO

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

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

Checking your accessories

Battery pack

(IA-BH125C)

USB cable

Hand strap

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

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries.

• Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide(printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual (PDF) on the provided CD.

AC adapter Power cord

User manual CD

Quick start guide Pouch

Mini HDMI cable

(Optional)

Component/AV cable

getting to know the camcorder

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front/Left/Right

❷

❸

❹

❺

❻ ❼

1 Built-in ﬂash 2 Lens 3 Recording indicator 4 Internal microphone 5 Q.MENU button 6 Zoom (W/T) button 7 Recording start/stop button

During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens.

❶





❽ ❾ ❿  

8 TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) 9 Built-in speaker 10 Display ( /iCHECK) button 11 EASY Q button 12 Power( ) button 13 PHOTO button 14 Hand strap hook

Rear/Bottom

❶ ❷

❸

❹ ❺



❿

1 MODE button/Mode indicator

(Video( )/Photo( ) mode)

2 Zoom(W/T) lever 3 Charging(CHG) lamp 4 Recording start/Stop button 5 HDMI jack

❽❼❻

6 Jack cover 7 DC IN jack 8 c (USB,Component/AV)jack 9 Battery/Memory card cover switch 10 Battery/Memory card cover 11 Tripod receptacle

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getting to know the camcorder

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the video record mode.

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video record (

• Select the Video (

) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 33

Video record mode

1 5

18 18 19 19 21

1 Video record mode 2

Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))

3 Time counter(video recording time)/Self Timer * 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(remaining battery level/time) 8 Resolution 9 LCD Enhancer, Anti-Shake(EIS) 10 Super Macro*, Back Light 11 Wind Cut 12 MIC Level 13 Menu tab

• Functions marked with * will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on.

• The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity.

• The above screen is illustrated for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual display.

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 136

• The above illustrated items and their positions can be changed without notice for the purpose of better performance.

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

STBY 00:00:00 [55Min]

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1/50

1Sec/ 24Hr

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14 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time 16 Play ( ) tab 17 EV* 18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter*/

19 Manual Focus*/Touch Point*/

20 White balance, Fader* 21 SCENE /EASY Q, Digital effect 22 Analogue TV Out (when component/AV cable

) mode only.

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Super C.Nite

Face Detection

is connected), Time Lapse REC*

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The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the video play mode.

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video playback (

• Select the Play (

17 16

100-0001

13 12 11

1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (ﬁle number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/

Volume control

6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(Remaining battery level/

time)

8 LCD Enhancer

Card Full !

Memory full!

10 Date/Time 11 Menu tab 12 Playback control tabs (Skip/Search/

13 Return tab 14 Volume tab 15 Protect 16 Cont. Capture 17 Play Option, Analogue TV Out (when

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Play/Pause/Slow Playback)

component/AV cable is connected)

9 Resolution

• The playback control tabs disappear a few seconds after a video playback. Touch anywhere on the screen to display them again.

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 136~139

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IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The below indicators below only appear in the photo record mode.

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo record (

• Select the Photo (

) mode by pressing the MODE button.

Photo record mode

4 7

) mode only.

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11 11

Manual focus*/Magic Touch*/Face Detection

Analogue TV Out (when component/AV cable is connected)

19 21

1 Photo record mode 2 Focus indicator (half shutter) 3 Self Timer* 4

Warning indicators and messages

Image counter (total number of recordable photo images)

6 Storage media (memory card) 7

Battery info.(remaining battery level/time)

8 Quality, Resolution 9 LCD enhancer, Anti-Shake (EIS) 10 Super Macro*, Back Light 11 Dynamic Range*/Cont. Shot/

Bracket Shot*, Flash

F3.5

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1/50

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12 ISO, Sharpness 13 Menu tab 14 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time 16 Play tab 17 EV* 18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter* 19

20 White Balance, Metering 21 SCENE mode/EASY Q, Digital effect,

• Functions marked with * will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 136

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

• Little change to the remaining memory space may not change the photo counter after recording.

• The maximum number of recordable photo images on the On Screen Display (OSD) is “9,999.”

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The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The below indicators below only appear in the photo play mode.

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video playback (

• Select the Play (

) tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode  page 33

) mode only.

Photo play mode

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1 Photo play mode 2 Slide show/zooming control 3 File name 4 Image counter (current image/total

number of recorded images)

5 Storage media (memory card) 6 Battery info.

(Remaining battery level/time)

7 LCD enhancer, Quality, Resolution

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8 Date/time 9 Previous image, Next image tab 10 Slide show playback tab 11 Menu tab 12 Return tab 13 Print mark 14 Protect 15 Analogue TV Out (when component/

AV cable is connected)

getting started

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Purchase extra battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

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Inserting the battery

1. Open the battery/memory card cover

by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch to the left (OPEN) as shown in the ﬁgure.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery

pack slot until it softly clicks.

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up when the camcorder is placed as shown in the ﬁgure.

3. Close the battery/memory card cover

and slide the battery/memory card cover switch to the right (CLOSE) as shown in the ﬁgure.

• Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other

manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁre or explosion.

• Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

pack

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Open the battery/memory card cover

by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch to the left (OPEN) as shown in the ﬁgure.

2. Slide the battery eject lever.

- Gently slide the battery eject lever in the direction as shown in the ﬁgure.

3. Close the battery/memory card cover

and slide the battery/memory card cover switch to the right (CLOSE) as shown in the ﬁgure.

Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor

Power( ) button

Power cord

AC adaptor

PRECHECK!

Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder.

1. Press the power( ) button to turn off the camcorder and then close the LCD

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2. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet.

3. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

• The CHG(charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging(CHG) lamp turns green.

• The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on or ﬂashing. Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power ( ) button.

• Even with the power is switched off, battery pack will still discharge if the battery pack is left inserted in the camcorder.

• It is recommended you to have one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state.

Charging (CHG) lamp

The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charging state

Fully Discharged Charging Fully Charged Error

Charge

LED colour

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it.

• Store the battery pack separately when ﬁnished charging or when not using it for a long time. This will help extend the life of the prevent the battery.

• The Battery pack is charged over 95% after about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the indicator colour changes to green. It takes about 2 hours for the battery pack to charge 100%.

(Red) (Orange) (Green) (Red Blink)

Available running time for the battery pack

Battery Type IA-BH125C

Charging time Approx. 100min.

Video Resolution HD SD

Continuous recording time Approx. 90min. Approx. 90min.

Playback time Approx. 160min. Approx. 160min.

• Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a completely

(Unit: minutes.)

exhausted battery pack.

• Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charged the battery pack. ‘HD’ stands for high deﬁnition image quality, and ‘SD’ stands for standard image quality.

About battery packs

• The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 32°F (0°C)

and 104°F (40°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time reduces and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-insert it.

• Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. ﬁre or a heater).

• Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the battery pack.

• Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage,

generate heat, or cause ﬁre.

Maintaining the battery pack

• The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

• We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

• Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

• To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

• Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the camcorder. It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the camcorder.

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once per 6 months to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

About the battery life

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes signiﬁcant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

• Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

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About the running time

• Times measured when using the camcorder at 25˚C (77˚F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table.

• The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the Record start/stop and Zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, so have enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder.

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

On the battery pack

• The CHG (charging) lamp blinks during charging, or Battery Info will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions:

- The battery pack is not inserted correctly.

- The battery pack is damaged.

- The battery pack is worn-out. (For the battery information only)

Using an AC power source

It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors. Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack.

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On the AC Adaptor

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Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

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