Samsung HMX-S16BN User Manual

User Manual

High Definition Digital Camcorder

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HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN

key features of your full HD camcorder

3.5” Wide Touch Screen

This camcorder adopts 3.5” wide touch LCD supporting 1.15 million pixels which enables you to record videos and photos in sharp color and image. And it also provides an enhanced LCD correction that enables you to make recordings while monitoring the image clearly in a bright sunlight.

Sharp & Vivid 1920 x 1080 Full HD!

It can reproduce the best-ever quality comparing the capacity using the latest H.264 codec. You can make recording of vivid images in the Full HD quality, and enjoy full HD videos (with no loss of quality) via the mini HDMI connection.

Equipped with SSD (Solid State Drive) internal memory

(HMX-S15/S16 only)

This camcorder is equipped with an internal SSD flash memory. The SSD memory features a quick booting and response speed which is favorable to instant imaging.

Unlike a shaky or sensitive HDD (Hard Disk Drive) camcorder, it is very stable for most of the cases. The SSD memory causes extremely low noise with a high endurance, and its low power consumption helps you manage the battery more efficiently.

Simple With Fingertips!

User-Friendly Touch Screen

If you want to focus on a certain point while recording, simply tap a desired point. Optimized to the tapped point, it enables

you to make recording in a professional level with simple operations. With the enhanced touch screen-based interface, you can

iimake recording in simple operations without knowing the complex menu structure.

Photos in 10 million pixels

Featured by Samsung’s pixel rising technology, it reproduces a high definition still image in great color reproduction. You can enjoy a high definition video of 10 million pixels without using a separate digital camera.

WiFi instant sharing wherever you are

(HMX-S15/S16 only)

The WiFi wireless communication technology enables you to share videos and photos on the spot wherever taken. With DLNA, you can transfer and play videos and photos in wireless connection with a home networking device such as TV or PC.

Self-Decision on Situation!

Smart Auto

This camcorder automatically recognizes a recording condition and optimizes itself to the scene, which enables a novice to make a quick recording.

Catch the sound!

Internal Zooming Microphone

Equipped with the internal zooming microphone, it can capture the sound from the scene clearly. Adjusting the video

zooming focus to a nearby or distant scene, you will not miss any source of sound wherever it occurs.

Hello !

Hello !

Capture the time! Time Lapse Recording

You can reconfigure otherwise a long time of video to a shortened one using the time lapse recording at a specific time interval.

Time lapse recording enables you to capture the passage of clouds, blooming of flowers, natural growing progress of buds, progress of painting, and other documentary videos of personal memory. Use this function to make UGC (User-Generated Content ) videos, artistic recordings and educational programs.

Video at a Glance!

iVIEW, Storyboard Printing

You get a quick overview of your video and save it in a single piece of picture. You can take a glance at the video without playing the whole length, which is especially useful if you want to edit the video in a short time.

Direct Upload of Your Videos and Photos to the Web!

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, Flickr, or Facebook. 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;

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

WARNING

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

product.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

CAUTION

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

PRECHECK

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 adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.

•Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other 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 adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

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

This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models.

•The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have a 32GB, and 64GB built-in storage media (SSD) respectively but also use memory cards.

•The HMX-S10 do not have built-in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards. Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in the same way.

•Illustrations of model HMX-S10 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.

Ex) Submenu item of “iSCENE” page ??

-“Sports” (): Recording people or objects in motion. (If set, corresponding icon () will appear on the screen.)

The following terms are used in this manual:

•‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the 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.

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). You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer with the built-in software in 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.

•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.

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-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/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, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.

•It is recommended to use the camcorder at least once a month to maintain its performance and life.

•Check the image resolution before developing photos.

•Make sure to check all functions of the camcorder to prevent a inevitable recording failure before recording.

•For Open Source licenses information, refer to the “Opensource.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Notes regarding trademarks

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

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

•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista ® and DirectX® are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the 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.

•Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

•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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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 from tipover.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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 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.

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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 built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

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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.

31.This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:

5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762

5,987,4176,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096

6,377,524 6,377,5316,385,587 6,389,570

6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,7366,477,501

6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521

6,556,5226,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110

6,658,588 6,674,6976,674,957 6,687,455

6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,2436,721,493

6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713

6,744,9726,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890

6,771,891 6,775,4656,778,755 6,788,629

6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,2016,862,256

6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

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