Samsung HMX-T10ON-XAA 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: A Class 6 SDHC card or above.

HMX-T10WP HMX-T10BP HMX-T10OP HMX-T11WP HMX-T11BP HMX-T11OP

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

Safety Icon Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

PRECHECK!

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.

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

Here are hints or page number references you will ﬁnd helpful when you operate the camcorder.

Settings required before using a function.

PRECAUTIONS

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.

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only

with the same battery or an equivalent type.

Warning!

Caution

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.

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-T10WP, HMX-T10BP, HMX-T10OP, HMX-T11WP, HMX-T11BP, HMX-T11OP models.

Illustrations of model HMX-T10BP 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 “Video Quality”

page 50

- “Super Fine” ( the Super Fine quality. (If set, the corresponding icon ( 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 and have the same meaning.

): Records in

) will appear on

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 using the internal software of this camcorder.

•

Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Before recording important video, make a

•

trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Recorded contents may be lost due to a

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

Make a backup of important recorded

• data.

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

•

Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only.

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

•

We recommend you use the camcorder at least once a month to maintain its performance and operating life.

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safety information

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

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

Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.

Do not disassemble the product.

This precaution must be followed.

Unplug from the power supply.

Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60Ⳅ(140ⳅ) may result in ﬁre. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.

LIO

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

Do not allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a ﬁre 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 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 electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord.

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

safety information

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

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

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

There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar

Do not dispose of the battery in a ﬁre 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 a child, consult physician immediately.

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

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

chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

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

If the camcorder emits 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 ﬁre or personal injury.

CAUTION

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 in direct sunlight or near 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 near a 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, 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.

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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.

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 high humidity. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.

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

Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the surface could deteriorate.

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

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safety information

Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD 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, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

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.

Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could cause distortion on the TV screen or interference in the radio broadcasts.

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

Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording.

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

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contents

QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMCORDER

GETTING STARTED

BASIC OPERATION OF THE

CAMCORDER

FIRST TIME SETTINGS

07 You can record videos in H.264 format!

11 What’s included with your camcorder

12 Location of controls 14 Identifying the screen displays

17 Inserting/ejecting the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state

22 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 24 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the Display( 25 Using the touch panel

26 Setting the time zone and date/time for

the ﬁrst time

27 Selecting the languages

) button

GETTING READY TO START

RECORDING

28 Inserting / ejecting a memory card

(not supplied)

29 Selecting a suitable memory card

(not supplied) 31 Recordable time and capacity 32 Using the hand strap 32 Adjusting the LCD screen 33 Basic camcorder positioning

contents

BASIC RECORDING

BASIC PLAYBACK

34 Recording videos 36

Capturing photos during video recording 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners

(smart auto) 39 Zooming

40 Changing the playback mode 41 Playing back videos 43 Viewing photos

USING THE MENU ITEMS

45 Handling menus and quick menus 46 Menu items 48 Quick menu items

SCENE

ADVANCED RECORDING

50 Video Resolution 50 Video Quality 51 Photo Resolution 51 Photo Sharpness 52 White Balance 53 Aperture 54 Shutter 55 EV 55 Super C.Nite 56 Back Light 57 Focus 58

Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) 59 Digital Effect 60 Fader 61 Tele Macro 62 Cont. Shot 62 Wind Cut 63 Digital Zoom 63 Self Timer 64 Quick View 65 Guideline

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

66 Play Option 67 Highlight 68 Slide Show Option 68 File Info

EDITING FILES

SYSTEM SETTING

69 Deleting ﬁles 70 Protection from accidental erasure 71 Dividing a video 72 Combining videos

73 Setting menu items 74 Card Info 74 Format 75 File No. 75 Time Zone 76 Date/Time Set 76 Date Type 76 Time Type 77 Date/Time Display 77 LCD Brightness 78 Auto LCD Off 79 Beep Sound 79 Shutter Sound 80 Auto Power Off 81 Quick On STBY 82 PC Software 82 USB Connect 83 HDMI TV Out 83 TV Connect Guide 84 TV Display 84 Default Set 85 Language 85 Demo 86 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

contents

CONNECTING TO A TV

DUBBING VIDEOS

PRINTING PHOTOS

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE &

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

87 Connecting to a high deﬁnition TV with

HDMI 89 Connecting to a regular TV 90 Viewing on a TV screen

Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

92 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer

What you can do with a windows computer

94 95 Using the Intelli-studio programme 100 Using as a removable storage device

102 Warning indicators and messages 107 Symptoms and solutions

113 Maintenance 114 Using your camcorder abroad

SPECIFICATIONS

115 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 in H.264 format!

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.

STEP 1: Get ready

1. Insert the battery to the camcorder. ¬page 17

•

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up and the battery is placed as shown in the ﬁ gure.

2. Charge the battery fully. ¬page 18

•

The battery is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator light turns green.

3. Insert a memory card. ¬page 28

•

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

STEP 2: Record with your camcorder

Zoom(W/T) lever

Zoom (W/T)

button

Recording start/

stop button

LCD screen

Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.

PHOTO button

Recording start/stop button

MODE button/ Mode indicator

quick start guide

Recording videos Recording photos

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality.

1. Open the LCD screen.

2. Press the Recording start/stop

button.

To stop recording, press the

• Recording start/stop button.

1. Open the LCD screen.

2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to

adjust the focus.

3. Fully press the PHOTO button when the subject is in focus.

Q 00:00:00 [307Min]

Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen.

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.

page 81

The default video resolution setting is “1080/50i”. You can also record in SD (standard

• deﬁ nition) video quality. You can also take photos while recording videos. ¬page 36

•

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STEP 3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen

You can ﬁ nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Touch the Play (

2. Touch the thumbnail (

) tab on the screen in STBY mode.

HD/SD

/ ) tab, then touch the desired image.

STBY 00:00:00 [307Min]

9999

Viewing on a high deﬁ nition TV

You can enjoy HD (high deﬁ nition) videos on an HDTV.

page 87

You can also play back videos on an SD (standard deﬁ nition) image quality TV. ¬page 89

STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos

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

Using the Intelli-studio programme built into your camcorder, you can import videos/photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 94-101

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quick start guide

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

1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable.

A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the

•

Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, and the uploading procedure starts.

2. The new ﬁ les are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the Intelli-studio programme.

You can arrange the ﬁ les by different criteria

•

such as Face, Date, etc.

3. Double-click on the ﬁ le you would like to playback.

Folders directory on your PC

Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBook

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

Click “Share”  “Upload” tab on the browser. ¬page 99

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 82

Saved ﬁ les into your PCContents Manager

STEP 5: 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 Play (

) tab  Menu ( ) tab  “Delete” on the LCD screen. ¬page 69

getting to know the camcorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

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

Model name Colour Memory card slot LCD screen Lens

HMX-T10WP HMX-T11WP

HMX-T10BP HMX-T11BP

HMX-T10OP HMX-T11OP

Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the

• same way.

Checking your accessories

White

Black

Orange

Yes

Colour /Touch

panel

10x (Optical) 100x (Digital)

Battery

(BP125A)

Hand strap User manual CD Quick start guide

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 unauthorised use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries. A memory card is not included. See page 29 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

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

•

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

Audio/Video cable

USB cable

Optional accessories

Mini HDMI cable

getting to know the camcorder

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front/Left

Lens

Internal microphone

Display button

Power button

AUTO

SMART

TFT LCD screen

(Touch screen)

button

Q.MENU button Zoom (W/T) button Recording start/stop button

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

Internal speaker

Rear/Right/Top/Bottom

Zoom (W/T) lever

Recording

start/stop

button

MODE button / Mode indicator

: Record mode

• (Video/Photo)

: Play mode

•

Tripod receptacle

Battery/Memory card cover

PHOTO button

Charging (CHG) indicator

DC IN jack

Jack cover (DC IN)

USB, HDMI, AV(Audio/Video) jack

Hand strap hook Jack cover (USB, HDMI, AV)

Memory card slot

Battery slot

Battery release switch

OPEN/CLOSE switch

getting to know the camcorder

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.

PRECHECK!

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. ¬page 24

•

Record mode

STBY 00:00:00 [307Min]

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Left of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

STBY

/ /

S.1/50

•

9999

Card Full

01/JAN/2010 00:00

/ z /

- 0.3

Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. The on-screen indicators are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity. The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display. For warning indicators and messages, see pages 102~106 The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve performance. 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”. This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

Record mode (Video/Photo)

Operating status (standby/recording) / Self Timer*

SCENE / Smart Auto / Digital Effect

White Balance, Fader*

Manual focus*, Touch Point*

Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* /

Super C.Nite

EV (Exposure Value)*

Play tab

) mode only.

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

00:00:00

Card Full

[307Min]

01/JAN/2010 00:00

Time counter (video recording time)

Warning indicators and messages

Remaining recordable time

Optical zoom / Digital zoom bar

Time Zone (visit)

Date/Time

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Storage media (Memory card)

Battery info. (remaining charge level)

Image counter (total number of

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 

9999

recordable photo images), Photo Resolution, Video Quality,



Video Resolution

Anti-shake(OIS)

Tele Macro*, Back Light

Cont. Shot, Wind Cut

Photo Sharpness

Menu tab

PRECHECK!

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play (

100_0001

01/JAN/2010 00:00

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Volume control

Volume tab / Play related function tab (frame advance)

Return tab

Play related function tab (skip/ search/pause/playback/slow playback)

Menu tab

HD/SD

) mode only.

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video play mode

00:00:05/00:00:50

100_0001

01/JAN/2010 00:00

Operating status (play/pause)

Playback time/recorded time

Storage media (Memory card)

Battery info. (remaining charge level)

Play Option

File name (ﬁ le number)

Video Quality, Video Resolution

Protect

Date/Time

The play related tab, the volume control, and the return tab appear brieﬂ y on the screen.

• They reappear when you touch the screen anywhere. For warning indicators and messages, see pages 102~106

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getting to know the camcorder

PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play (

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Select the Play (

) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play ( ) mode. ¬page 40

Photo play mode

100_0001

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

1/10

01/JAN/2010 00:00

Volume tab (when activating slide show)

Return tab

Previous image/Next image tab

Slide show start tab

Menu tab

) mode only.

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo play mode

X1.1

100_0001

1/10

01/JAN/2010 00:00

Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~X8.0)

File name (ﬁ le number)

Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images)

Storage media (memory card)

Battery info.

Erase protection

Photo resolution

Date/Time

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INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY

Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

Battery release switch

To insert the battery

1. Open the battery cover by sliding the

OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks.

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is

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facing up and the battery is placed as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Close the battery cover by sliding the OPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.

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, ﬁ re, or explosion.

To eject the battery

1. Open the battery cover by sliding the

OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.

2. Slide the Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Close the battery cover by sliding the

OPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

PRECHECK!

Insert the battery into the camcorder. ¬page 17

• To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

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To charge the battery

Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged,

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the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.

Using the AC power adaptor

Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet.

Using the USB cable

Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.

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 power adaptor or battery to power the

• camcorder. 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.

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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 LED indicates the power or charging state.

(Orange)

(Green)

(Off)

Charging

Fully charged

Error

Battery level display

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

Battery level

indicator

State Message

Fully charged -

25~50% used -

50~75% used -

75~95% used -

95~98% used -

Exhausted (ﬂ ickers):

The device will soon turn off.

Change the battery as soon as possible.

The device will be forced to turn off

after 3 seconds.

“Low

Battery”

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

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Available running time for the battery

Battery type BP125A

Charging time

Video resolution HD SD

Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min.

Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min.

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. ‘HD’ stands for high deﬁnition image quality and ‘SD’ stands for standard image quality. The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test

• conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions. The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low

• temperatures.

Continuous Recording (without zoom)

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 record start/stop, the zoom, and the play functions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the times listed above.

Using an AC power source

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. The connection is the same as that for battery charging. ¬page 18

Approx. 110 min. Approx. 120 min.

Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min.

About the battery

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Battery Properties

A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10Cº

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

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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.

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

- The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it.

- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.

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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.

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

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

- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.

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Recyle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.

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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.

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 wall 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.

Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power

• adaptors could cause electric shock or result in ﬁre. 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. 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 colour changes to green. It

• takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes for the battery to charge 100%.

basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

LCD screen

Power button

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message

• appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 102~106) and take corrective actions. If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. ¬page 23

• The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery

• to the camcorder with the LCD screen open.

When using this camcorder for the ﬁ rst time

When you use your camcorder for the ﬁ rst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears at start-up. Select your geographical location, and then set the date and time. ¬page 26 If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

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

2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( second.

) button for about one

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode

The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when you close the LCD screen. ¬page 81

Sleep mode in the Play mode (includes the thumbnail index view)

The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen and then, if idle

• for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off. However, if “Auto Power Off: 5 Min” is set, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes. If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in

• sleep mode, the camcorder returns to the last active operation mode.

LCD screen is closed

The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:

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- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/Video cable, Mini HDMI, or USB, etc.)

- While recording, playing back, or while running a slideshow.

- When the LCD screen is opened.

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The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode. However, if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended time, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power (

) button when not using it.

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SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( ) 󱽗 Play mode ( ).

Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on.

• Touching the Play ( ) tab in the record mode switches the operation mode to the play mode.

•

MODE button / Mode indicators

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(Record mode):

To record videos or photos.

(Play mode):

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To play videos or photos, or edit them.

Play tab

This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change modes.

USING THE DISPLAY( ) BUTTON

When the power is on, press the Display ( ) button to display or hide the on-screen information or not.

Switching the information display mode

Press the Display( ) button.

The full and minimum display modes alternate.

Full display mode

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Minimum display mode

STBY

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

• The Display ( ) button does not work when the menu or quick menu screen is being displayed.

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