Samsung HMX-U15BN, HMX-U15LN, HMX-U15ON, HMX-U15WN User Manual

User Manual

High Deﬁnition Digital Camcorder

www.samsung.com/register

HMX-U15BN HMX-U15LN HMX-U15ON HMX-U15WN

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

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.

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.

Settings required before using a function.

PRECAUTIONS

When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an

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outlet with protective grounding. Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any

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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

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

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-U15BN, HMX-U15LN, HMX-U15ON, HMX-U15WN models.

Illustrations of model HMX-U15BN are

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used in this user manual. The displays in this user manual may not

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be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. Designs and speciﬁcations of the

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camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice. In this user manual, the icon or symbol in

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the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “Video Resolution”

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- “1080/30p” ( HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen.]

The following terms are used in this manual:

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you

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press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are

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used interchangeably with the same meaning.

): Records in the

Before using this camcorder

This camcorder records video in H.264

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(MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Deﬁnition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Deﬁnition Video (SD-VIDEO). Please note that this camcorder is not

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compatible with other digital video formats. Before recording important video,

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make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We can not compensate you for

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damage to or loss of your recorded contents:

- 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 the 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

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data.

Protect your important recorded data

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

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before reading this user manual

Copyrights: Please note that this

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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.

For Open Source License information,

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refer to the “OpenSource-U15.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Notes regarding trademarks

All the trade names and registered

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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

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logo is a trademark. Microsoft

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Windows 7, and DirectX registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the

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registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered

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trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.

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Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition

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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe

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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

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here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies. Furthermore, “™” and “ mentioned in each case in this manual.

, Windows®, Windows Vista®,

are either

” are not

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.

important safety instructions

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate

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

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

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

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

29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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

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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important safety instructions

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

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

NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

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

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

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NOTE:

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

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

SAND

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.

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.

This precaution must be kept.

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 powercord 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

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.

Do not dispose of 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 children, consult physician immediately.

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

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar 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 makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

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

There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.

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

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. The heat 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 wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

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.

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 near a TV or radio: It can cause noise on the TV screen or the radio.

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.

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.

safety information

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 use the adaptor plug in 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.

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

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

10 What’s included with your camcorder 11 Location of controls 13 Identifying the screen displays

15 Using the battery 17 Checking the battery state

20 Turning your camcorder on/off 20 Setting the operating modes 21 Using the shortcut menu (OK guide) 22 Using the ////OK button

23 Turning the power on and setting the

date and time

24 Selecting the OSD language

contents

GETTING READY TO START

RECORDING

BASIC PLAYBACK

ADVANCED RECORDING

25 Inserting/ejecting a memory card

(not supplied)

26 Selecting a suitable memory card

(not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 29 Basic camcorder positioning

30 Recording videos or photos 32 Recording with auto scene detection

(Smart auto) 33 Capturing photos during video

recording (Dual recording) 34 Zooming in and out

35 Changing the playback mode 36 Playing videos 38 Viewing photos 39 Zooming during photo playback

40 Changing the menu settings 40 Recording menu items 41 Video Resolution 42 Slow Motion 43 Photo Resolution 44 Time Lapse REC

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

46 Playback menu items

46 Play Mode 47 Delete 48 Protect 49 Divide 50 Share Mark 51 Slide Show 51 File Info

SYSTEM SETTING

52 Setting Menu Items 52 Storage Info 53 Format 54 File No. 54 Date/Time Set 55 LCD Brightness 55 Auto LCD Off 56 Beep Sound 56 Shutter Sound 57 Auto Power Off 57 PC Software 58 TV display 58 Default set 59 Language

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO OTHER

DEVICES

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE &

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

60 What you can do with a windows

computer 61 Using the intelli-studio program 67 Using as a removable storage device

69 Connecting to a TV 70 TV image displays

71 Warning indicators and messages 73 Symptoms and solutions

79 Maintenance 80 Using your camcorder abroad

81 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 the H.264 format that are 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. You can use commercially available SDHC

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(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. page 25

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

3. Charge the battery fully. page 16

The battery is fully charged when the CHG

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(charging) indicator light turns green.

STEP2: Record with your camcorder

CARD

LCD screen

Recording start/stop

) button

(

Share ( SMART button

Photo (

Zoom (W/T) lever

Power (

) button/

) button

Recording videos Recording photos

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

1. Press the Power (

) button.

2. Press the Recording start/stop ) button.

(

To stop recording, press the

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Recording start/stop ( ) button again.

00:00:00

[90Min]

Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

1. Press the Power (

2. Press the Photo (

) button.

) button halfway

down to check the target image.

3. Press the Photo (

) button fully

when you are ready.

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JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

Your camcorder is compatible with the H.264 recording format, which achieves efﬁcient

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coding of high quality video using less memory capacity. The default setting is "720/60p". You can also record with SD (standard deﬁnition) video

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quality. page 41 You can take photos while you are recording videos. page 33

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JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

quick start guide

STEP3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen

You can ﬁnd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Press the Play (

2. In Play Mode, select “HD Video,” “SD Video,” or

“Photo.” page 46

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The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail index view.

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The thumbnail of the last ﬁle you created or played is highlighted.

3. Press the /// button to select the desired video

or photo, then press the OK button.

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You can set the Play Mode in thumbnail view only.

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You can switch from the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start/ stop (

Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV

You can enjoy HD (High Deﬁnition) videos on a connected HDTV. page 69

) button to select the play mode.

), Photo ( ), or Play ( ) button.

1/1000:00:55

Play Mode

STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

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

Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can import videos/ photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends.

pages 61~65

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

1. Start the Intelli-studio program by

connecting the built-in USB jack of the camcorder to the PC.

A new ﬁle saving screen appears with

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

2. Any new ﬁles are saved to your PC and

registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio program.

You can arrange the ﬁles by different

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options such as Face, Date, Location, etc.

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

start playing.

Saved ﬁles into your PCContents Manager

Sharing videos/photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook

Share your contents with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click. Click "Share"  "Upload" on the browser. page 64

Intelli-studio runs automatically after you’ve connected your camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set "PC Software: On").  page 57

Folders directory on your PC

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

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

Press the Play ( press the ////OK button to select "Delete." page 47

) button to switch the play mode  press the MENU button 

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 Center.

Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens

HMX-U15BN

HMX-U15LN

HMX-U15ON

HMX-U15WN

The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different.

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Checking your accessories

Battery

(IA-BH130LB)

(AD43-00190A)

Black

Blue

Orange

White

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

(AD44-00151A)

Yes

Color Digital zoom: x2

Wrist strap

(AD63-04924A)

Optional accessories

User manual CD

(AD82-00754A)

The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

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Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer.

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SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced built-in battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor. A memory card is not included. See page 26 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

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

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Quick start guide

(AD82-00756A)

Mini HDMI cable

(AD39-00159A)

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left side

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󱳟

󱳡

󱳣

󱳥

󱳧

󱳩 󱳫

󱳭 󱳮

󱳯

󱳰

Jack cover (

󱯎

HDMI jack

󱯐

DC IN jack

󱯒

OPEN lever

󱯔

Play (

󱯖

Built-in USB jack

󱯘

Built-in speaker

󱯚

) button

)

LCD screen

󱯜

Recording start/stop (

󱯞

Zoom (W/T) lever

󱯠

Photo ( ) button

󱯡

MENU button

󱯢

///

󱯣

/OK button

) button

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Rear/Right/Bottom side

󱳡

CARD

󱳥

Power ( ) button

󱯎

CHG (Charging) indicator

󱯐

Share (

󱯒

Memory card / Battery cover

󱯔

Battery release switch

󱯖

Battery slot

󱯘

) button / SMART button

󱳛 󱳝

󱳩

󱳫

󱳟

󱳭

󱳧󱳣

󱳮

Memory card slot

󱯚

Internal microphone

󱯜

Lens

󱯞

Wrist strap hook

󱯠

Tripod receptacle

󱯡

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

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

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

PRECHECK!

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This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in record (

•

Select the record mode by pressing the Play (

) button. page 20

Record mode

1 Video record mode

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[90Min]

1Sec / 24Hr

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2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) /

4 Photo counter (total number of

recordable photos)

5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Digital zoom 8 Battery information (remaining

battery level)

9 Warning indicators 10 Date/Time display 11 Smart Auto mode 12 Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

13 Time Lapse REC * 14 Video resolution

(Recording))

: Display : Quick view : Shortcut menu selection /

) mode.

Return

Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off.

•

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

•

The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display.

•

For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without

•

prior notice. This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record

•

videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it. The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media.

•

The largest number the photo counter can display is 9999.

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You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on-screen information mode is set to full

•

display. page 21

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PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in photo play (

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Select the play mode by pressing the Play (

Multi View

Photo play mode

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Multi View

) button. page 20

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) button. page 20

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1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play / Pause) 3 Time code (elapsed time/recorded

time)

4 File name (ﬁle number) 5 Recorded date/time display

6 Battery information (remaining

battery level)

7 Button guide 8 Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

/ / / : Move to previous

ﬁle / REW (rewind) / Slow motion

playback / Frame-by-frame playback

/  / / : Move to next ﬁle / FF (fast forward) / Slow motion playback / Frame-by-frame playback



/▂ : Volume up/volume down / : Play/pause

9 Share mark 10 Protection 11 Video resolution

1 Photo play mode 2 Slide show 3 Image counter (current image/total

number of recorded images)

4 File name (ﬁle number) 5 Recorded date/time display 6 Battery information (remaining

battery level)

7 Button guide 8 Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

/ : : Previous/next photo

: Playback zoom

9 Protection 10 Photo resolution

/SD) mode.

) mode.

getting started

USING THE BATTERY

Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

CARD

Inserting the battery

1. Slide and open the battery cover as shown in the ﬁ gure.

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

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is

•

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

3. Close the battery slot cover.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a

•

danger of overheating, ﬁ re or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems caused by unapproved batteries.

•

CARD

Ejecting the battery

1. Slide and open the battery cover as shown in the ﬁ gure.

2. Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery.

3. Close the battery cover.

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Charging the battery

PRECHECK!

Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.

•

Use the AC adaptor supplied with the camcorder or the built-in USB jack.

•

1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the

camcorder.

Using the AC power adaptor

2. Charge the battery using the adaptor or

USB.

•

The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. page 17

Using the AC power adaptor

Using the built-in USB jack

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

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

Connect the built-in USB jack of the camcorder to the USB jack of a PC.

You can also charge the

•

camcorder by connecting the camcorder’s USB plug to a PC’s USB jack using a USB cable (not supplied).

Using the built-in USB jack

•

When charging, if both the built-in USB jack and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.

•

Before you start charging the battery, turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power (

) button.

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state.

Charging (CHG) indicator

The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charging state Charging Fully charged Error

LED color

(Orange) (Green) (Off)

Battery level display

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

[90Min]

Battery level

indicator

The device will soon turn off.

Change the battery as soon as possible.

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

After 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off

with the battery indicator blinking.

State Message

Fully charged -

25~50% used -

50~75% used -

75~95% used -

95~98% used -

Exhausted (ﬂickers):

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Available running time for the battery

Mode

•

Charging time: Approximate time in minutes (min.) required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.

•

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

•

The times are only for reference. Figures shown above are measured in Samsung’s test environment. Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions.

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

About the battery

•

The battery should be recharged in an environment that is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). Exposure to temperatures below 32°F (0°C) reduces the battery’s usage time and may cause it to stop working. If this happens, place the battery in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-insert it.

•

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

•

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

•

Do not allow battery terminals to be short-circuited. This may cause leakage, generate heat, or cause a ﬁre.

Maintaining the battery

•

The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

•

We recommend using only the battery type that came with your camcorder. This battery type is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries must be dealt with as chemical waste.

•

Make sure that the battery 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 will still discharge if it is left in the camcorder. We recommend that you remove the battery from the camcorder when not using it.

•

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

from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

Battery type

Charging time

Video resolution

Continuous recording time

Playback time

IA-BH130LB

180min. (AC power adaptor) /

360min. (Built-in USB jack)

HD SD

110min. 120min.

240min.

280min.

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