Samsung MX-H205RP, MX-H200RP, MX-H220RP, MX-H204RP, MX-H203RP User Manual

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Quick View

Using the Ouick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video and photo
images as soon as the recording is finished.

_RECH_:CK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 23

1. Touch the Menu (l_,,i )tab -*"Quick View."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (@) or Return (_) tab.

- Off: Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish
the recording.

On: Quick View icon appears on the screen as seen as you finish

the recording. Touch the Quick Vk)w icon to view the most
recent video or photo you have recorded. After the Quick View
is completed, your camcorder switches back to the standby

mode.

If you touch the delete ([_) tab during Quick View, the file is deleted.

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• The Quick View function is not available in the following conditions:

- If the mode has been changed after the recording

- If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder,

- if the camcorder has been restarted after the recording

- After playing Quick View

• For photos recorded with the "Cont. Shot," only the most recent file is played.

Guideline

Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image
composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines.

PRECHECK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 23

1. Touch the Menu (i_) tab -*"Guideline."

2. Touch the desired guideline according to the subject.

• The selected guideline appears on the screen.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ([!}) tab.

• off: Disables the function,

• [] : Placing the subject at the centre cross point puts the subject in
the middle of the frame,

• D : Poskioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures
they will be recorded,

• [] : For recording multiple subjects, Putting subjects at or near the
grid cross points creates a balanced composition.

• Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition,

• Guidelines are not recorded,

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Play Option

You can set a specific playback style according to your preference.
PRFCHECK!

louch the Play ({)-* HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen. _page 43

1. Touch the Menu (,i) tab -*"Play Option."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ('_) tab.

• Play All (_Ij.): Plays video clips in succession starting from the

• Play One (,_.,): Plays the selected vide() only and returns to the

• Repeat All (q/): Repeats playing all the video clips until the

- Repeat One (1_): Repeats playing the selected video only until the

selected vide() to the last one, then returns to the
thumbnail index view.

thumbnail view.

Return([ i ) tab is touched.

Return ({:}) tab is touched.

Thiscamcordershowsasectionoftherecordedvideo(s)atrandom.
PRECHECK

_TbuchthePlay(0)_HD(_4HU)orSD(_lsu)tabontheLCDscreen._page43

1. Touch the Menu (i:_Ti)tab. -* "Highlight."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (o_) tab.

• When the highlight view is finished, the video thumbnail view
appears.

• In the highlight play mode, you can adjust the volume by

touching the screen and can also cancel the playback.

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• Recent (_): Shows a section of the videos that were created within

All (_): Shows a section of all video files.

Highlight playback time to the recording time for a video

If you execute the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display, all the files in the selected date set
appear on the LCD screen.

the last 24 hours.

Less than 5 sec. Full playback
5 to 30 sec. Plays 5 seconds.

30 sec. to 5 min. Plays 5 seconds of each 30 second section.
5 min. to 10 min. Plays 11 seconds of each 2 minute section.

Over 10 rain. Plays 15 seconds of each 3 minute section.

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tNIEW

This function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the
recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it.

PRECHECK
_Tbuchthe Play({)-_ HD(_tHD) or SD (ass) tab on the LCDscreen.".*page43

1. Press the _'VlEW button.

2. Touch the desired video.

• Sampling 16 i-Frame images appears on the LCD ................................

screen.

• The images from the selected video are selected
arbitrarily, and compose the preview of storyboard

to be printed,

• When a thumbnail is selected among 16 i-Frame
images, playback starts from the thumbnail.

3. To save the storyboard image on the storage media, touch the
Story-board print (it() tab -_ "Yes."

• You can find the saved storyboard image in the photo
thumbnail view.

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In the following case, it can not be extracted with all 16 i-Frame thumbnails:

- In case thumbnail is displayed by the date ( ' h;_).

- Recorded video is too short (to exlract 16 i-Frame thumbnails from a video, its recorded time

should be longer than 32 seconds.)

Story-Board Print

Using the storyboard printing, you can make the digest image of your video abridging its story.
This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still
image of 16-splits to save it into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video,
helping you to understand the whole story of the video.

PR_:CHECK
Touch the Play ( )-* HD (_HD) or SD (_SD) tab on the LCD screen. '=_page 43

1. Touch the Menu (i_,_) tab -* "Story-Board Print."

2. Touch the desired video -* "Yes."
* Printed storyboard image file appears on the LCD screen for a

while.

* Images to be captured are selected arbitrarily, and composes

storyboard of one still image with 16-split still frames.

o You can also find the saved storyboard image in the photo

thumbnail view.

• The Story-Board Print function is not available in the
following conditions:

If free space available on the storage is insufficient.

• The storyboard printing may not show all 16 i-Frame
thumbnails in following case:

Recorded video is too short (to extract 16 i-Frame thumbnails
from a video, its recorded time should be longer than 32
seconds.)

File info

You can see the image information for all images.
PRECHECK!

Touchthe Play(:) tab on the LCD screento select the play mode. _page 23

1. Touch the Menu (,,,) tab -* "FiLe Info."

2. Select the desired file to view the file information.

• The information of the selected file appears.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_,) tab.

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Date : 01. JAN. 2010
Duration : 00:e0:lt5

Size : 9.56MB

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Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)

You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card, so you should
select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. _page 27

Storage info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)

This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used
and available memory space, etc.

PRECHECK!
Inserta memorycard in the camcorder beforeviewingthe storage information.

1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_)-_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Storage Info."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

• Used memory space, available memory space for use,
and the recordable time depending on the selected video

resolution appears.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( 0,) tab.

• Internal Memory: Displaysthe storage informationof theinternal
memory.

,, Card: Displaysthe storage informationofthe memorycard.

Card info (HMX-H200/H220 only)

This function shows you the storage information of the memory card, such as used and
available memory space, etc.

PRECHECK!
Insertthe memorycard inthe camcorder beforeviewing thestorage information.

1. Touch the Menu (_,,,,_.)-_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Card Info."

• Used memory space, available memory space for use, and the
recordable time depending on the selected video resolution

appears.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return (_,) tab.

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Normal : 3_0Min

Format

Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage
media.

PRFCHECK!

You can completely delete all files and options on the storage media, including protected flies.

Thisenablesstablespeedsand operationwhenaccessingthe storage media,
Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased.

1. Touch the Menu (i_,,_)-* Setting (@)tab -* "Format."

2. Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)

• A message appears asking about formatting the memory card.

3. Touch "Yes."

• The format is executed with a message,

• Internal Memory: Formats the internal memory,

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• Card: Formats the memory card,

• De not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power)

during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during lormatting.

• If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.

• Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.

Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.

• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock wi, not be formatted. _page 29

• If there is no storage media inserted, it can net be selected. Then it will be dimmed on the menu.

• The memory card format is executed by touching "Format." (HMX H200/H220 only)

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File No.

File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option.

1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_)-_ Setting (@)tab -_"File No."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (P;£_)or Return ([,:,) tab.

• Series : Assignsfile numbersinsequenceevenafteryou replace
or format the storage media or deleteallfiles.Eachfile
is givenwitha uniquefilenumberthat allowsconvenient

• Reset : Resetsthefile numberto 0001 afterformatting or deleting

image managementona PC.

all filesor insertinga new memorycard.

When you set "File No." to "Series." each file is assigned with a different number se as to avoid
duplicating file names, It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer,

Time Zone

You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your
camcorder while traveling.

1. Touch the Menu (l,_,,,i)tab -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Time Zone" -_
"Visit."

2 Touch the left (_) or the right (_) tab to select the visited area.

3. Touch the (_,,) tab when the time zone setting is completed.

• The time zone set value is not applied if you finish the setting

with the (o_) tab without touching the (_,_) tab.

Home : The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date/Time Set

menu. Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when
returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting.

® Visit (._): When you visit a different time zone, it allows you to use the local

time without changing your hometown time setting. The clock wi,
be adjusted in accordance with the time difference between the two

locations.

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Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid,

Hong Keng, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Manila

London, Lisbon

Frankfurt

Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara

Moskva, Riyadh

Teheran

Abu Dhabi, Muscat

Kabul

Tashkent, Karachi

Calcutta, New Delhi

Kathmandu

Almaty, Dacca

Yangon

Bangkok

Seoul, Tokyo, Pyongyang

+00:00 Adelaide
+01:00 Guam, Sydney, Brisbane

+02:00 Solomon Islands
+03:00 Wellington, Fiji

+03:30 Samoa, Midway
+04:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, Tahiti
+04:30 Alaska

+05:00 LA, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle
+05:30 Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City

+05:45 Chicagol Dallas, Houston, Mexico City
+06:00 New York, Miami, Washington D.C., Montreal,

+06:30 Caracas, Santiago
+07:00 Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Sac Paulo
+08:00 Fernando de Noronha

+09:00 Azores, Cape Verde

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+12:00

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Date/Time Set

By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during
playback. _-,page 25

Date Type

You can set the display type for the date set according to the selected option.

1. Touch the Menu (,) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Date Type."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_i) tab.

2010/01/01 : The date is displayed in the order of year/month

(two-digit)/date.
JAN/01/2010 : The date is displayed in the order of month/date/year.
01/JAN/2010 : The date is dispbyed in the order of date/month/year.
01/01/2010 : The date is displayed in the order of date/month

(two-digit)/year.

This function depends on "Date/Time Display" setting,

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Time Type

You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option.
1, Touch the Menu (i_) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Time Type."

2, Touch the desired display option.
3, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (B) or Return (_) tab.

• 12Mr : Displaysthetime informationin 12 hourunits.

• 24Mr : Displaysthetime informationin 24 hourunits.

Thisfunction dependson "Date/Time Display" setting,

Date/Time Display

You can set the date and time to be displayed on the LCD screen
according to the selected option.

PRECHECK!
Beforeyou use the "Date/Time Display" function,you mustset the dateand

time, _page 78
1, Touch the Menu (_'i,;) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Date/Time DispLay."

2, Touch the desired submenu item.
3, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (F_) or Return ({,0) tab.

• The date/time is displayed on the LCD screen according to the
selected option.

• off :Current date/time inlormation is not displayed,

• Date : Displaysthe current date.

• Time : Displaysthe current time.

• Date &Time :Displaysthe currentdate and time.

• The date/time will read "01/JAN/2010 00:00" in the following

cases:

When the built-in rechargeablebattery isdepleted.

• Thisfunction depends on "Date Type" and "Time Type" setting,

LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.

1. Touch the Menu (_,_,,,o)--. Setting (@)tab --* "LCD Brightness"

2. Touch the decrease ([],_i) or increase (¢) tab to adjust the setting
values as you want.

• You can set values for LCD brightness between 0 and 35.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_-_)or Return (_() tab.

• If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.

• Adjusting the LCD screen does not afflict the image being

recorded.

• Brighter LCD screen consumes more power.

Auto LCD Off

To reduce power consumption, the brightness of the LCD screen is
automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes.

1. Touch the Menu (i_') -* Setting (@)tab -* "Auto LCD Off."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_) tab.

• off :Disablethe function,

• On : Whenthecamcorderisidle for morethan 2minutes intheSTBY
mode, orfor morethan 5 minuteswhen recordingavideo, the

powersavingmode startsby dimmingthe LCDscreen,

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After 2 minutes

< In the STB¥mqde_ <LCD screen isdarkened> <During recording> <LCD screen isdarkened>

• When this "Auto LCD Off" function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to
return LCD brightness to normal.

• Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following cases:

If the AC power adaptor is connected.

While the Demo function is in operation.

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Beep Sound

This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on
the screen to be signaled by a beep.

1. Touch the Menu (i,,,,l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Beep Sound."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.
3o To exit, touch the Exit (D) or Return (,,) tab until the menu

disappears.

• Off : Disables the function.

• On : You will hear a beep sound when operating buttons or tabs
such as the Power (_) button or recording start/stop

button.

The Beep Sound is cancelled in the following cases:

- During recordklg, playklg

- When the camcorder has a cable conrlection. (component/AV cable, HDMI cable, etc.)

Shutter Sound

You can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO
button.

1o Touch the Menu (!) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Shutter Sound."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (E_) or Return (_,) tab.

• Off : Disable the function.

• On : You will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO
button.

The Shutter Sound is not heard in the following conditions:

- In case of using the PHOTO button during video recording.

- When the camcorder has a cable conrlection. (component/AV cable, HDMI cable, etc.)

Auto Power Off

You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an
operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption.

1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Auto Power Off."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ('il) tab.

• Off : Disable the function.

• 5 Min : The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without an

operation.

• Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations:
When the camcorder has a cable connection. (HDMI cable, component/AV cable, USB cable,
etc.)
While the Quick On STBY function is in operation.
While the Demo function is in operation.
While in recording, playing (except pause), photo slide show.

• lo operate the camcorder again, press the Power (<®_)button.

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Quick On STBY

When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY
function• In standby mode, closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to

reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables to the

camcorder to come on quickly from the power saving mode.

1. Touch the Menu (5) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Quick On STBY."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_ ,]) tab.

• In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will soon execute
the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder turns off
after the selected time setting.

• Off : Inthe standby mode, closing the LCD screen turns off the
camcorden

• 5 Min : In the slandby mode, closing the L.CD screen will soon

• 10 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will

• 20 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will

execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcerder

turns off alter 5 minutes.

seen execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the
camcorder turns off after 10 minutes.

seen execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the
camcorder turns off after 20 minutes,

• Turning off the camcorder after use is always recommended to reduce the energy consumption,
however, you can effectively use the Quick On STBY function for the frequent shooting conditions
in the specified time schedule,

• The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode,

• The Quick On STBY mode is not available in the following conditions:

When the LCD screen is open,
When a video cable (HDMI, Component/AV) or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder.
When operating the buttons on the camcorder,

PC Software

If you set PC Software to On, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable
between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images
on the camcorder to your PC's hard disk. Editing video/photo files is also available using the PC

software.

1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "PC Software."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_il) tab.

• off : Disablesthe function,
On : The built--inediting software launcheswhen the camcorder is

connected to the PC.

The PC Software function is not available in the following conditions:

If "USB Connect" is set to "PictBridge"

• lb enable the PC Software function, set "USB Connect" to "Mass Storage," in the system setting
menu option.

• The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only.

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USB Connect

You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection.

1. Touch the Menu (i_) -* Setting (@)tab -* "USB Connect."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (bz¢)or Return (_) tab.

• Mass Storage : Connect to a PC to transfer videes or photos,

• PictBridge : Connect to a PictBndge printer to print photos directly

Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB
mode is appropriate for the function to be used,

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(when using the PictBridge function). _page 100

HDMi TV Out

You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected.
PRECHECK!

Using the HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the camcorder to your lV. _page 102

1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "HDMI TV Out."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ('i) tab.

• Auto : The vide() signals are output inthe same format as the
recorded file, Use this setting only when connecting to an

HDTV.

• 576p : The recorded file is output in the 720x576p fermat, Use this

setting only when connecting to a regular TVwhich supports

the pregressive scan at the SD (Standard Definition) level by

using the HDMI jacks.

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Analogue TV Out

You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected.

PRECHECK!

• Using the corrlponent/AV cable provided with your camcorder, connect the camcorder to your TV.
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• This camcorder provides the two--in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and

the AV cable. Therefore, when using the corrlponent/AV cable, you must check the right method for the TV
output by setting the "Analogue TV Out" menu.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Analogue TV Out."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

• Check the TV type, connection jack, and the resolution of the
recorded video before you choose the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ('t,) tab.

• Component 1080i (_) : The recorded file is output inthe 1920x1080i format. Use this setting only
when connecting to an HDTV by using the component (Y/PB/PR, Audio)
jacks.

" Component 576p(_): The recorded file is output inthe 720x576p format. Use this setting only

when connecting to a regular TV which supports the progressive scan at
the SD (Standard Definition) level by using the component (Y/PB/PR, Audio)
jacks.

• Component 576i(1_): The recorded file is output in the 720x576i format. Use this setting only when

connecting to a regular TV which only supports the SD (Standard Definition)
resolution without the progressive scars by using the component (Y/PB/PR,

Audio) jacks.

• Composite(_]): The composite video signals are output via the corrlponent/AV cable (blue). Use this

setting only when connecting to a regular fV that has no component video jacks.

- The Analogue TV Out indicator is displayed only when the camcorder is connected to a TV.

- For details ors TV specification, refer to the user manual of the connected fV.

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TV Connect Guide

You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set.

1. Touch the Menu (,) tab -* Setting (@)tab -*
"TV Connect Guide."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

• TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected

submenu items.

Refer to the TV Connect Guide when connect your camcorder

with other external devices.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (}) tab.

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TV Display

You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when
connecting your camcorder to a TV.

1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "TV DLspLay."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (!i) tab.

• Off : The OSD (On Screen Display) menus are only shown on the

LCDscreen,

• On : TheOSD menusareshown on the LCD screenand the lV
screenas well,

Thethumbnail displayand demo screensare shown on thefV evenif you set "TV Display" to "Off."

Default Set

You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions.

1. Touch the Menu (,_) -* Setting (@)tab -* "DefauLt Set."

• A message appears asking for your confirmation.

2. Touch "Yes" ifyou want all the settings return to the default.

• The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to the
default.

3. Set the date and time again. _-,page 25

• Do not turn off the power while using this function,

• Initialising the camcorder settings to factory defaults does net affect recorded images.

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Lance

You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. _page 26

Demo

Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder
so that you may use them more easily.

1. Touch the Menu (i_,,.) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Demo."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (E_) or Return (._) tab.

off : Disablethe function.

• On: Enablesthe Demofunction.

The Demo moae _scance,eG _ntne following cases:

If the LCD screen is toucnea.
If any DuEon S operated (Recording start/stop. Q.MENU.

Display (It'll), SMART AUTO. MODE. PHOTO. etc.
However. tne camcoraer _ enter the Demo mooe

automaucal y after 5 minutes in STBY mode f it is die for 5
rnlnu_es wKnout an operation. If you don't want the Demo

function starts, set "Demo" to "Off".

The Derno function does not operate in the following cases:

- If "Auto Power Off" is set to "5 Min'(uses the battery as main power), the Auto Power Off function

will turn the camcorder off before Demo carl run,

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Anynet+ (HDMi-CEC)

This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to
control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote

control.

1. Touch the Menu (,_!!_,_)-* Setting (@)tab -* "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)."

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_£_)or Return (, ,i) tab.

• When the camcorder is connected to the Anynet+ supported
T_, you can operate some functions of the camcorder using

the TV's remote control.

o off: Disablethe function.

On: TheAnynet+ function isenabled.

• When you turn on the camcorder that is conneeted to an Anynet+ supporting TV with an HDMI

cable, the TV (Anynet + suppoded) is automatically turned on. If you do not want to use this
Anynet+ function, set the "Anynet+ (NDMI-CEC)" to "Off."

• For details on the Anynet _(HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+

supported TV.

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DIVIDING A VIDEO

You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function
edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27

• louch the Play () -* HD (_IHD) or SD (_--_sD) tab on the LCD screen.
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1. Touch the Menu (_,_) tab -* "Edit" -* "Divide."

2. Touch the desired video to edit.

• The selected video is displayed as paused.

3. Search the point of division by touching playback control tabs.

• Playback control tabs: _i-/_/_/F¢R/!<i/L]

4. Touch the pause ([_ i)tab at the point of division, then touch the

Cutting ([_ ) tab.

• A message appears asking for your confirmation.

5. Touch "Yes."

• The selected video is divided into two video clips.

• The second clip of the divided video is displayed as the last
thumbnail.

• After the division, you can partially delete a unnecessary section
or combine with other videos.

Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media.
Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

• You carl not divide files that are protected (G_) indicator is written on. Cancel the protect function

first. ",page 96

• The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approx. 2 seconds.

• The Divide function is not available in the following conditions:

If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds.
If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end.

If the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode.
If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB.

Videos recorded or edited by other devices.

Photos cannot be divided.

• The division function does not work if available space on the storage is insufficient.

Delete unnecessary videos.

• When the video is divided into two, only the first video clip is stored in the playlist again.

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COMBINING VIDEOS

You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back
up important recordings separately.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27

• louch the Play ({_) -_ HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen.
page 43

1. Touch the Menu (i_',_)tab -* "Edit" -* "Combine."

2. Touch the video thumbnails to be combined.

• The (_/) indicator and the order number are displayed on the
selected videos. Touching the video thumbnail toggles the

image between being selected (_) or not selected.

• The (_:) indicator does not appear if there is a different

resolution between selected videos files.

3. Touch the (,_) tab.

• A message appears asking for your confirmation.

4. Touch "Yes."

• The selected video files are combined in the chosen order and
stored as one video.

• The thumbnail of the first video will appear in the combined
video.

Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the memory card.
Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

/

• You carl not combine files with the protect (®-_) indicator is wdtten on. Cancel the protect function

first. ".,page 96

• The original vide() will not be preserved.

• The combine function is not available in the following conditions:

Videos in different resolution formats (Videos recorded at "Video Resolution: [HD]1080/50i"

and "Video Resolution: [HD]720/50p") cannot be combined.
The file size of the combined videos cannot exceed 1.8 GB.

The video file recorded [n the Time Lapse REC mode cannot be edited.
If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB. the files cannot be combined.

Videos recorded or edited by other devices.

Photos cannot be combined.

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PLAYUST

W_'s a "Playlist?"

You can create a p_a_ st on tne same storage media by gatnenng your favourite scenes from
[ne recoraec videos. Aualng or aeletlng videos from a ulay ist does not affect the origlna video
Images.

Example: You have recoraed a few scenes on tne storage media. You warn _osave _neonglna
recoralng, DU_you also warn [o crea_e a digest by pu_lng your favour te scenes _oge_ner. in _nls
case, you can crea_e a playllSt Dy selecting your favourite scenes, leaving _ne orlg nal recording

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CREATING THE PLAYLIST

You can create a playlist by gathering your desired videos from the recorded video•

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) "-,page 27

• louch the Play (l{) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. ',-,page 23

1. Touch the Menu (,_) tab -_ "Playlist."

• The menu window appears for selecting the video resolution•

2. Touch "HD" or "SD."

• The thumbnail display appears according to the selected

resolution•

3. Touch the Menu (:_,_,,,,i)tab, then touch "Add."

• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video

resolution appear on the screen•

4. Touch the desired video to be added to the playlist.

• The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected video•
Touching the video toggles the image between being selected

({_) and not selected•

5. Touch the (,,,}) tab.

• A message appears asking for your confirmation•

6. Touch "Yes."

• The playlist is created.

• You can play the playlist in the same manner as you play a
video•

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While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder.

Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

• Ifavailable space on the storage is insufficient, you can not create or add a playlist.

Delete unnecessary videos.

• You cannot select two different resolution images for placement in the playlist.

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ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST

You can change the order of videos on the playlist.
PRFCUECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27

• Touch the Play ({) tab on the LOD screen to select the play mode, _page 23

1. Touch the Menu (,) tab -* "Playlist."

2. Touch "HD" or "SD."

• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality
appear on the screen.

3. Touch the Menu (,_) tab, then touch "Arrange."

• The playlist appears.

4.

Touch the video you want to move.

• The (_) indicator and the selection bar appear on the selected
video. Touching the video toggles the image between being
selected ([J_J)and not selected.

5. Touch the previous (_)/next ([_]) tab to move the bar to the
position you want, then touch the (,_,) tab.

• A message appears asking for your confirmation.

6. Touch "Yes."

• The video moves to the selected position.

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While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder.

Doing so may damage the storage media or data,

DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST

You can delete undesired videos from the playlist.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27

• louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode, _page 23

1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_)tab -* "Playlist."

2. Touch "HD" or "SD."

• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality

appear on the screen.

3. Touch the Menu (!,_-_i)tab, then touch "Delete."

• The playlist appears.

4. Touch the video you want to delete.

• The (m) icon and the selection bar appear on the selected

video. Touching the video toggles the image between being
selected (,_) and not selected.

5. Touch the (,_}) tab.

• A message appears asking for your confirmation.

6. Touch "Yes."

• The selected videos are deleted from the playlist.

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While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder.

Doing so may damage the storage media or data,

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PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and
photos are not deleted unless they are formatted or the protection is cancelled.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27

• Touch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode, _page 23

1. Touch the HD (@'_HD),SD (@sD) or Photo (_) tab.

• Videos or photos appear as thumbnails.

2. Touch the Menu (_,_,)tab -* "Protect."

3. Touch the desired submenu item.

• The corresponding message to the selected option appears.

4. Touch "Yes."

• The protection is set to on or off.

• The (_,) indicator appears on the protected file.

• Select Files: Protects individual images,

- All On: Protects all irrlages,

- All Off: Releases the protected images all at once,

- You can alse operate this function in the full and single irrlage display mode.

- Ifthe write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set this function,

louch the images to protect from erasure,
The (_) indicator is displayed on the selected images.

Tbuching the thumbnail irrlage toggles the image
between being selected (_,) or not selected,

Touch the ( ,_<})tab.

_page 29

DELETING FILES

You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card.

• Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) '-,page 27

• louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. '.-,page 23

1. Touch the HD (L'_.B), SD (_su) or Photo (_) tab.

• Videos or photos appear as thumbnails.

2. Touch the Menu (,,-,_:)tab -_ "Delete."

3. Touch the desired submenu item.

4. The corresponding message to the selected option appears.
Touch "Yes."

• The selected image is deleted.

,' Select Files: Deletes individual krlages.

louch the images you want to delete.
The (ill) indicator is displayed on the selected images.
lbuching the thumbnail image toggles the krlage
between being selected (ill) or not selected.
louch the (_,_) tab.

• All Files: Deletes all images.

,, Deleted images cannot be recovered.
,, Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media.

Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

,, lo protect irrlportant images from accidental erasure, activate the image protection function in

advance. _page 96
,, You can not delete protected Iiles. Cancel the protect function first.
,, Ifthe write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete the images.

'-*page 29
,, You can also operate this Iunction in the full and single image display mode.
,, The delete function does not work if battery charge is insufficient. It is recommended to use AC

power to continue power supply during the deletion.

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COPYING FILES (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY)

Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory
card. Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the internal memory.

PRECHECK!

• Insertthememory card in your camcorder.

• Touchthe Play() tab on the LCDscreento selectthe play mode. "-*page23

1. Touch the HD ((_!HD),SD (_sD) or Photo (_) tab.

• Videos or photos appear as thumbnails.

2. Touch the Menu (_, ,.l)tab -_ "Copy."
3, Touch the desired submenu item.

4, The corresponding message to the selected option appears.

Touch "Yes."

• The selected images are copied.

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,' Select Files: Copy indMdual images.

All Files: Copy all images.

,, You can also operate this function in the Iull and single image display mode.
,, Ifthe write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot copy the images.

,, You can not copy a file if the memory card has insufficient free space. Remow_ unnecessary files

,, The copy function does not work if battery charge is insufficient. It is recommended to use AC

Touch the images you want to copy.
The (_) indicator is displayed on the selected images.
Tbuching the thumbnail image toggles the image
between being selected (_1) or not selected.
Touch the ([_) tab.

'-*page 29

before proceeding. "-*page 97

power to continue power supply during the copying.

Remaining free space in the

destination memory card

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DPOF PRINTING SETTING

On your memory card, you can write the print-out information including the number of copies
to print. The saved information is used when you connect your camcorder with a DPOF-

compatible printer.

PRECHECK!

• Insert a memory card in your camcorder.

• louch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. _page 23

1. Touch the Photo (_) tab.

• The photo thumbnails are displayed.

2. Touch the Menu (:_,__,_)tab -* "Print Mark (DPOF)."

3. Touch the desired submenu item.

4. The corresponding message appears to the selected option.
Touch "Yes."

• The print mark is selected or removed.

• The (2 01) indicator appears on the print-marked photos.

• Select Files: Print marks individual images.
The print marks indicator is displayed on the selected
images, louching the thumbnail image toggles the
image between being selected (2) or not selected.
[buch the ({ _ })tab.

• Set All: Print marks all images.

• Reset All: Removes all the print marks.

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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to set which still images on the memory card are to be

printed, together with information on the number of Copies to be printed,

In single display mode, you cars set the number of prints by using the decrease ( ) or increase (_)

tab.

- Touch the Menu (_,,) tab _ "Print Mark (DPOF)" _ decrease (m}) or increase (_÷i) tab.

- Up to 99 copies cars be set to print of each image.

• When you select the "Set All" option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 01.

• Selecting the "Set All" or "Reset All" options may take a long time depending ors the number of the
selected copies.

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DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER

You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridge printer
(sold separately) and a USB cable.

1. Touch the Menu (_,_) -* Setting (@) tab -* "USB Connect" -*
"PictBridge." _ [F_o_._s., _]1

2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer.

3. Turn your printer power on.

• The photo thumbnails appear.

4. Touch the photos to be print, then touch the Print (i _. ) tab.

• The selected photo is printed.

Touchthe decrease(_])/increase (¢}) tabto set the number of copies
to print.

• The number of copiesis set.

Touchthe Return(°_) tab on the LCDscreen.

[buch "Cancel" on the screen.

* Ifthe camcorder is connected to a printer while "USB Connect" is set to "Mass Storage," the

message "Fail USB Connecting Change 'USB Connect'" appears, Set the "USB Connect" to
the "PictBridge" then connect the USB cable again,

, Use the supplied USB cable.

| To set the date/time imprint

1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu (_,,,) tab.

• The print options appear on the screen.

2. Touch "Date/Time/'

3. Touch the desired submenu item.

• The selected date and time display option is set.

4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_;a) or Return ([_ ,i) tab.

• The selected date and time will be printed on the photos.

• The date/time imprint option may not be supported by all printers, Check with your printer
manufacturer, The "Date/Time" menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support this option.

• PictBridge_M is a registered trademark of CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association), an image
transfer standard developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Seny,

• Use the AC power adaptor for your camcorder during PictBridge direct printing, fiJrning the
camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media,

• Video images cannot be printed,

• Photos recorded on other devices cannot be printed,

• Various printing options are available depending on the printer. Ref_;rto the printer's user manual
for details,

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L_

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV

You can enjoy High Definition (HD)quality videos, recorded in "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p"
resolution using an HDT_. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen

differdepending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. To playback high quality
videos from your camcorder, check if your TV set supports the "[HD]1080/50i" resolution. This HD

camcorder supports both HDMI and component output to deliver high-definition video transfer.

PREC}_ECK!

• Select the HDMI or the corrlponent jack on your lV, For more information about the connectors and the
connection methods, refer to the TV user manuak

• This HD camcorder provides a twodn one component/AV cable that functions as an component and AV
cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable, you must select the right method for the TV output

by setting the "Analogue TV Out" menu. _page 85

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interlace for transmitting

You can use the Anynet _ function if the carncorder is connected with an H_MI cable to an Anynet+

suppo£ed -FV,Eor more information, refer to the Anynet_- support TV!e user manual,

1. Turn on the camcorder and connect a Mini HDMI cable (optional)to the HDMI jack on yourT_.

• When connecting via HDMI, the connected device may not be recognised if the
camcorder is turned off.

2. Turn on your TV and set the W's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected
to. Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

Camcorder

Signal flow

Mini HDMI Cah e _&_\J '_ _'_'

oDtlona

I HDMI IN

1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the component jack, Y-PB-PR (Video) and

L-R (Audio) on your T_.

• After the connection is complete, set "Analogue TV Out" to "Component 1080L"

_page 85

2. Turn on your TV and set the W's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected
to. Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

Camooraer

SignaJ flow

Comoonent!AV cable

_cornbonent conneotlop

COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN

HDTV

If the PB, mR,or Y jack is not connected correctly, the TV screen may appear red or blue,

* When connecting to fV using the component/AV cable, match the colours between the cables and

the corresponding jacks,

* Videos recorded using the HD camcorder will playback orsan HDIV in the original resolution you

set in the camcorder. Videos recorded in SD quality cannot playback orsan HDl_/in the HD quality,

For example, videos recorded in HD quality (resolution of "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p")

playback in HD quality while the videos recorded in SD quality (resolution of "[SD]576/50p")
playback in the SD quality,

. This camcorder is provided with the "TV Connect Guide" menu function. Ifyou try to connect the

camcorder to a fV (without using the user manual), use the "TV Connect Guide" menu function,

_page 86

. You must use the provided component//W cable, Do not use cables from other manufacturers.
. Only a C to A type Mini HDMI cable cars be used with this camcorder.

. The HDMI jack ors the camcorder is provided for the output usage only.
. Ifthe Anynet+ supported lV is connected with the camcorder, turning on the camcorder may turn

the lV's TV power on, (Anynet _ function) If you don't want this function, set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)"
to "Off." _-,page 89

. Use only the HDMI 1,3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If the

camcorder is connected with other HDMI cables, the screen display may not work,

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CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV

You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports
standard definition. Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (Le. resolution

of "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p") are played back with SD (standard definition) image
quality.

The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending
on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. This HD camcorder supports both

component and composite output for standard definition video transfer.
PRECHECK!

• Checkyour TV connectionjack and select the connection method dependingon the component or the

corrlposite jack, For more informationabout the connectionjack and the method, referto the TVuser
manual,

• This HDcamcorder providesa two in one component/AV cablethat functionsas ancomponent and

AVcable. Therefore,when using the component/AVcable, you mustselect the right method forthe
camcorder's output by settingthe "Analogue "IV Out" menu, _page 85

1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the component jack, Y-PB-PR (Video) and

L-R (Audio) on your T_.

• After the connection is complete, set "Analogue TV Out" to "Component 576p or

Component 576L" _page 85

2. Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected
to. Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

Oamcorae

Signal flo_

Domoonent/AV cable

_comDonent connectlor

Regular TV

_OMPONENTmNAUDIOm

2_

1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the composite jack, Video and L-R (Audio)
on TV. Use the blue plug with the yellow label to connect to the Video input on your TV.

• After the connection is complete, check the desired TV out method by setting "Analogue

TV Out" to "Composite." _-,page 85

2. Turn on your TV and set the W's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected
to.

• This is often referred to as "line."

• Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

Camcorder RegularTV

Oomaonent/AVcable

OOmDOSKeoonnectlor

If the PB, PR, or Y jack is connected incorrectly, the IV screen may appear red or blue.

• Check the connection status between the HD camcorder and IV, the 'FV screen may not deliw_r
the right video information if connected incorrectly.

• When the camcorder is connected to a IV with more than one cable, the output signal is followed

in the order of priority: HDMI -* corrlponent/AV output.

• Do not use excessive force when corlrlecting the cables.

• For more information about the TV connection jack and the connecting method, rder to the TV

user manual.

• Following method Type B above, the blue plug may not match the Video input on your TV due to
the VIDEO input being labelled diff_rently. Sometimes the IV has a Y input jack instead of WDEO.

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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV (or a regular TV) after recording videos
using the camcorder.

1. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the connection status is set correctly.
_-,pages 102-105

• The TV jacks are connected with the right cables?

• Ifthe component/AV cable is used, "Analogue TV
Out" is set correctly?

• Input source list is correctly set to view the playback
from the camcorder?

2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start
to playback videos. _-,page 44

• Adjust the volume to a moderate level, If the volume is too high, the video information may include
noise.

• If the "TV Display" is set "Off," the TV screen does not include the OSD (On Screen Display)
menus, _page 87

• You will only hear audio from the camcorder on your TV in the video play mode.

DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER

You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders. Be sure to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied

AC power adaptor for this function.

PRECHECK!
Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer (composite connection), use the supplied component/

AV cable.

Camcoraer

©omoonen*dAV cable

1. Turn on your camcorder and touch the play ( ) tab.

• Set the camcorder's output signal to the TV using the "Analogue TV Out" function.
_page 85

2. Insert the recording media in the recording device.

• Ifyour recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

3. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the
supplied component/AV cable (composite connection).

• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.

4. Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

5. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

Videos recorded on this camcorder can be dubbed by connecting with the supplied component/AV cable. All the

recorded videos will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution
(HD/SD).

You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable.
To copy a video recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, use the builtqn software of your camcorder, and

copy the images to your computer.
Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set "TV

Display: Off." "-,page 87
When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the blue plug of the component/AV cable to
the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

recoraer

VCR or DVD/HDD

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CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE

This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable.
Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time.

Check your computer type before using???
To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. Then, take
the steps below according to your computer type.

Connect your camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable.

• The built-in editing software,
Intelli-studio runs on the

PC automatically once the
camcorder is connected to

Windows computer. (When
you specify "PC Software:
On"). '-_page 83

Play back or edit your recordings
on the computer using the built-
in Intelli-studio application.
,-_page 112

You can also upload your

recordings to YouTube or other
web sites using the Intelli-studio.
'-_page 113

• The built-in software
on your camcorder,

'lntelli-studio' is
not Macintosh

compliant.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows
computer by using the USB cable.

| Main functions

• By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the
following operations.

Playing back recorded videos or photos. _page 112
Editing recorded videos or photos. _page 112
Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, etc. _page 113

• You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on the storage media into your
computer. (the mass storage function) _-,page 115

| System requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied to use built-in editing software (Intelli-studio):

Items Requirement
OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista, or Windows 7
CPU Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended

RAM GB and above recommended
Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher

DiSplay 1024 x 768, 16-bit colour or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit colour

USB USB 2.0

Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher

AMD Athlon TMX2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is recommended

'qotebook: Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.6GHz

or higher recommended)

recommended)

• System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that satisfies the
requirements, operations may not be ensured depending on the system,

• On a slower computer than recommended, video playback may skip frames or operate
unexpectedly,

• When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install the programme with the
version of 9,00 or higher,

• It is recommended to transfer the recorded vide() data to a PC before playing back or editing the
video data.

• For doing this, a laptop computer requires higher system requirements than a desktop PC.

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USING THE intelli-studio PROGRAMME

Using the Intelli-studio programme built-in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo files
onto your PC and edit them on your computer. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for

you to manage the video/photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the
camcorder and your PC.

1. Set the "USB Connect: Mass Storage" and "PC Software: On."

• You will find the default menu settings are set as the above.

2. Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable.

• A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main
window.

• According to your computer type, the corresponding

removable disk window appears.

3. Click "Yes," the uploading procedure will start. Click "Yes" to
confirm.

• If you do not want to save a new file, select "No."

To disconnect the USB cable
After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way:

1. Click the "Safely Remove Hardware icon" icon on the taskbar.

2. Select "USB Mass Storage Device," and then click "Stop."

3. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK."

4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.

* Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung)
* Dorft apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack,
* Insert a USB afler checking the direction of ks insertion is correct,

, We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery.
, When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to

malfunction

* Ifyou disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data

transmission will stop and the data may be damaged,

, Ifyou connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable

along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB
devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder,

, According to your computer type, the Intelli-studio programme may net automatically run, In this

case, ()pen the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio programme in My Computer and
run iStudie.exe,

, When an USB cable is connected, according to the application programme (e,g, EmoDio) installed

on your computer, the correspendirlg programme may start first of all,

When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main
window.

1. Menu items

2. Shortcut icons

Navigates files (previous and next).
l Prints selected photo(s).
l Views location of selected photo(s)

with GPS information.

W Registers to Contents Manager.

3. Shows directories of Contents Manager
and My Computer

Contents Manager: You can classify
and manage videos and photos on

your computer.

My Computer: You can view videos

and photos saved in the selected
directory of your computer.

4. Switches to Library of the computer and
connected camcorder.

InteHi-studioisa programmecommonlyused in Samsungcamcorders or digital cameras.Some
functionsmay notwork dependingon the purchased product. 111

5. Switches to Photo Edit mode.

6. Switches to Movie Edit mode.

7. Switches to Share mode.

8. Changes the size of thumbnails.

9. _ Displays all files (videos and photos).
Displays video files only.

Displays photo files only.
Displays voice files only.

10. Selects the connected device.

11. Displays videos and photos in various
ways.

Thumbnails: Displays video and photo
thumbnails

Global Map: Displays the location of
shooting place with a map.

12. Minimises the connected device screen.

YoucanplaybacktherecordingsconvenientlyusingtheIntelli-studioapplication.

1.RuntheIntelli-studioprogramme._page110

2.Clickthedesiredfoldertodisplayyour
recordings.

• Video(orphoto)thumbnailsappearonthe

screen,accordingtheselectedsource.

3.Choosethevideo(orphoto)thatyouwantto
play.

• Youcancheckthefileinformationby

movingthemouseonoverthefile.

• Clickingonavideothumbnailoncewill

showthevideoplaybackinsidethe
thumbnailframe,allowingyoutosearchfor

adesiredvideowithease.

4.Onceyouselectthedesiredvideo(orphoto),
double-clicktoplayback.

Playbackstartsandplaybackcontrols

appear.

The following is the file format supportable in Intelli-studio:

- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H,264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)

- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF

With Intelli-studio, you can edit the videos or
photos in various ways.
(Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert
Frame, etc.)

• To edit a file using the Intelli-studio, ensure
to use a copy of the desired file saved in My
Computer before clicking on the "Movie Edit"

or "Photo Edit" icon.

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

click.

1, Select the desired videos or photos to share.

2. Click "Share" on the browser.

• The selected file appears on the sharing

window.

3, Click the web site you would like to upload

files.

• You can choose "YouTube," "Fickr,"

"Facebook, "or the specified web site

you want to set for your uploading

management.

4, Click "UpJoad" to start uploading.

A pop up window appears asking your ID
and the password.

5, Enter your ID and the password to access.

• Access to the web site contents can be

limited depending on your web access

environment.

For mere infermation about Intelli--studio use, see
the Help Guide by clicking "Help."

_,_ * Flickr is an image and videe hesting website, web services suite, and online cemmunity

_ platferm, In additien te being a pepular website fer users te share persenal phetegraphs,

th_ service is widely used by bleggers as a phete repesitery,

ht_p:flwww.flickr.com/

_ _ ebeek is a glebal secial netwerking website that is eperated and privately ewned by

Facebeek Irlc. Users can add friends and send messages and update their persenal

.......:: _refiles te nefify friends abeut themselves. Additienally, users can ein netwerks

........... organized by city, werkplace, scheel, and regien,

® httP://www.faceboo k.com/

videe clips, The San Brune--based service uses Adebe Flash technelegy te display

o YeuTube is a videe sharing website, Users can upload, view, and share persenalized

a wide variety ef users-generated centents including videe clips, TV clips and music

videes, as well as amateur centents such as videe blegging and shert original videes.

o http://www.youtube.com/

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• When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after
connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated
automatically and run directly in the Windows computer.

• The Intelli-studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows:
Click the "Tool" -_ "Install Intelli-studio on PC" on the Intelli-studio screen.

USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE

You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by
connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.

| Viewing the contents of storage media

1. Check out the "USB Connect: Mass Storage" setting.

_-,page 84

2. Check out the "PC Software: Off" setting. _-,page 83

3. Check out the storage media.

4. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

_-,page 110

• The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears

on the PC's screen after a moment.

• The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.

• Select "Open folders to view files using Windows

Explorer" and click "OK."

5. The folders inthe storage media appear.

• Different file types are stored in different folders.

6. Select the desired folder (or files) to copy, then drag and
drop it into the destination folder.

• The folder (or files) is copied from the storage media

to the PC.

• Ifthe "Removable Disk" window does not appear,
confirm the connection (",page 110 or perform steps 1
and 4 again,

• When the removable disk does not appear automatically,
open the removable disk folder of My Computer,

• Ifthe connected camcorder's disk drive does not open
or the context menu that appears when right clicking
your mouse (open or browse) appears broken, your
computer is suspected to be infected by Autorun virus,

It is recommended to update the anti-virus software for

its latest version, 115

| Structure of folders and flies on the storage media

• The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows:

• The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System).

,, The HD quality videos have HDV ####.MP4 formal
,, The SD quality videos haw] SDV ####.MP4 format.

,, The file number automatically increases when a new video

file is created.

,, A new folder is created when the number of files in a folder

exceeds 999 ~1,000.

,, The folder names are given in order of 100VIDEO,

101VIDEO. The maximum number of the folders is 999.

,, The maximum of 9,999 files carl be created in a storage

media by using the camcorder.

,, As in video files, the file number automatically increases

when a new photo file is created.

. The photos have SAM ####.JPG format.

- A new folder is created when the number of files in a folder
exceeds 999 ~1,000.

- The folder names are given in order of 100PHOTO,
101 PHOTO. The maximum number of the folders is 999.

- The maximum of 9,999 files can be created in a storage
media by using the camcorder.

Video files

• Video files are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is ".MP4."

• Refer to page 54 for the video resolution.
Photo files

• Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is ".JPG."

• Refer to page 55 for the photo resolution.

The name of a video file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified, since proper playback by
the camcorder requires original folder and file naming convention.

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Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES

Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take
corrective action.

Battery

Low Batten/

Check the
authenticity of this

battery

Storage medea

!nteinai Memory Full

Insert card

Card Full

Card Locked

The battery is almost
discharged,

The battery carl not pass
authenticity check,

There is not enough space
to on

record the internal

memory,

inserted in the memory card

There is no memory card
slot.

There is not enough space to

record on memory card,

The write protection tab on
an or

[_ SD SDHC card has

been set to lock,

• Replace with a charged battery or
connect the AC power adaptor.

• Check whether the battery is authentic
and change to rlew one.

• It is recommended that only genuine
Samsung batteries are used in this
camcorder.

- Delete unnecessary files on the internal
memory,

• Back--up files to your PC or another
storage media and delete files.

- Use a memory card,

• Insert a memory card,

- Delete unnecessary files on the memory
card,

• Back--up files to PC or another storage
media and delete files,

- Change memory card to another one
has enough free space,

Release write protection tab,

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The memory card has some

Card Error

Not Formatted

Not Supported
Format

Not Supported Card

LOw speed card.
Please record at a
lower resolution.

Recording

i!! iiii i ii ii ii

Write Error

Release the Smart

Auto

Recovering Data, i,
Don!t power Offand

keep card inside,

q-he number o{ video
files is full.
Cannot record video.

problem and carl not be
recognised,

The memory card is not
formatted,

The memory card may have
been formalted by another
device and may still haw_
existing images on it,

The memory card is not
supported in this camcorder.

The memory card does not
have enough performance to

record.

Some problem occurred

while writing data to storage

media,

You carl not operate seme

functions manually when
Smart Auto is activated,

The file was not created

normally,

The number of video files
that carl be stored is 9,999.

• Change memory card with another one,

• Format the memory card using the
menu,

o

The image format is not supported,
Check the supported file format,

o

Format the memory card using menu
item,

o

Change the memory card with the one
recommended,

- Record vide() at a lower quality,

- Change memory card with a one,

o

Turn the camcorder's power off and on
for data recovery.

o

If a file is not recovered, format storage
media using menus after back--up
important files to PC or another storage

media,

• Release Smart Auto function,

• Wait until dala recovery is finished,

• Never turn off the power or eject
memory card during recording,

- Ddete unnecessary files on the storage
media,

- Back up files to your PC or another
storage media and delete files.

- Change with another card which has
enough free space.

Recording

The number Of photo
files is fu!l.

Cannot take a photo.

File number is full.

Cannot record video.

File number is full.

Cannot take a photo.

Check the lens Cover

Playback

The number of photo files
that carl be stored is 9,999.

Folder and file number have
reached maximum number

and you carl not record.
Folder and file number have

reached maximum number
and you carl not record.

Lens cower is closed.

• Delete unnecessary files on the storage
media.

• Back up files to your PC or another
storage media and delete files.

• Change with another card whieh has
enough free spaee.

- Set "File No." to "Reset" and format the
storage media.

- Set "File No." to "Reset" and format the
storage media.

- Open the bns cower.

lbtal file size is over

1.8GB.

Select 2 files for
combine.

Cannot select
different resolution

Bead Error

Corrupted file

x

Not enough free

space in Intema!

Memory

Not enough free

space in Card

Tetal file size that can be
combined is limited to 1.8GB.

You cars not combine more
than 2 different videos into

one.

The files you want to
combine have different

resolutions.

Some problems occurred
when reading data from the
storage media.

This file carl not be read.

File editing functions carl not
be performed because there

is not enough free spaee in
the internal memory.

File editing functions carl not
be performed because there
is not enough free spaee in
the memory card.

- Combined files must be less than 1.8GB.

- It is possible to combine up to 2 different
videos into one.

- It is not possible to combine the flies that
haw_ different resolutions.

Format the storage media using menus
after backing up important files to a PC or
another storage deviee.

Format the storage media using menus
after back up irrlportant Iiles to a PC or
another storage deviee.

o

Delete unnecessary files on the storage
media.

o

Back up files to a PC or another storage
media and delete files.

o

Delete unnecessary files on the storage
media.

o

Back up files to a PC or another storage
media and delete files.

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k_J

USB

Fail Printer

Connecting
Change 'USB

Connect'

Fail USB Connecting

Change !USB
Connect'

/

Ink Error

PaAer Error

File Error

Printer Error

Print Error

When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using

• What is dew condensation?

A problem occurred when
connecting the camcorder
via USB to a printer.

A problem occurred when
connecting the camcorder

via USB to a PC.

There is a problem with the
ink cartridge.

There is a problem with the
paper.

There is a problem with the
file.

There is a problem with the
printer.

A problem occurred during
printing.

o

Check the USB cable,

o

[i'y the connection procedure again,

o

Switch "USB connect" function to

"PictBridge."

o

Check the USB cable,

o

[i'y the connection procedure again,

o

Switch "USB connect" function to "Mass
Storage."

o

Check the ink cartridge.

o

Put a new ink cartridge in the printer.

o

Check the paper in the printer, Ifthere is
no paper, insert the paper,

o

Your camcorder does not support this file
format,

o

li'y another file recorded on your
camcorder.

o

rLJrn the printer's power off and on,

o

Contact the printer manufacturer's service
centre.

o

Do not remove power source or eject
memory card during printing,

Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant
temperature difference from the previous place, The Dew condenses on the external or internal
parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens, When this happens, it may cause a malfunction
or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is dew

corldensation,

• What can I do?
Turn the power off and detach the battery, and leaw_it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it,

• When does the dew condensation occur?
When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or

when using it in a hot area suddenly, it will cause condensation,

When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors.
When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was

runrling,

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised
service centre.

Power

• The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert the
battery to the cameorder.

I he cerncorder aces not turn orl.

I he cower turns off automa[ica

• The inserted battery may be discharged.
Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.

• If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly

connected to a wall outlet.

• Is "Auto Power Off" set to "5 Min"? If no button is pressed for

about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off ("Auto

Power Off"). Todisable this option, change the setting of "Auto
Power Off" to "Off." "page 81

• The battery is almost exhausted. Charge the battery or repiaee it

with a charged one.

Power cannot be turned off.

The battery is quicKly alscnargea. - The battery reaehed its lifespan and cannot be recharged.

DispLay

The TV screen or LCD display has - It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9--ratio image on
distorted images or has stripes at a 4:3-ratio TV,or vice versa. For more details, see the display
the top/bottom or on the left/right, specifieation, _ page 106

Unknown image appears on the - The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo
LCD screen, image, change the setting "Demo" to "Off." "-,page 88

Unknown indicator appears on the - A warning indiealor or message appears on the screen,

screen. _ pages 117 ~ 120
The afterimage remains on the LCD - This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remow) the

screen, battery before turning the power off.
The image on the LCD screen looks

dark. - Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD,

- Remove the baltery or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the
power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on,

- The temperaIure is too low.

- The battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery again.

Use another battery.

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Recording

Pressing the Recording start/stop • There is no1 enough free space to record on the storage media.
put13n aces not start recoralng. • Check if memory card is not inserted or write--protect tab is set to

The actual recording time is less
;:nan _:nees[imatea recorrJlng _:lme.

The recording slops automaucau}.

When recoraJng a subjec[

llumlnal:ea Dy Drlgnt Ilgn[. a ver[ica
ine aDoears.

When the screen is exoosea Io
alrect surmgnt aurJng recoralng, _ne

screen becomes red or black for an

ns[an[

Durip ] r-ec _ralng tne aate/ume

does no[ alspls_

YOU canno[ record a pnoio image.

q he snu[ter sound Bno[ neara

^/ner you recora a pno[o image.

• Press the MODE button to set the record mode. _page 23

lock.

• The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and

features used.

• When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording

time may be shortened.

• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.
Back up irrlportant files on your PC and format the storage media

or delete the unnecessary files.

• If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance

of the storage media will be deteriorated. In this case, format the
storage media again.

• If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder

automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding

message appears on the LCD screen.

• This is not a malfunction.

• This is not a malfunction.

• "Date/Time Display" is set to "Off." Set the "Date/Time Display"

to On. _page 78

• Set your camcorder to the record mode. _page 23

• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if

any.

• The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the

storage media. "-,page 75 Or remow_ unnecessary images.

_page 97

• Set "Shutter Sound" to "On."

• During dual recording, the Shutter Sound is not heard.

The beeo souncl is not neara.

• Set "Beep Sound" to "On."

• Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos.

Recording

There is a time difference between
the point where you press the

Recording start/stop button and

the point where the recorded video
starts/slops

Horizontal SLdpesappear on the
images.

Storage Media

Memory taro functions are no[

operable,

image canno[ De moved or deleted,

You canno[ rorma[ tne memor,
car(],

[he data file name is no[ inaicatea

correo[ly,

• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the
point when you press the Recording start/stop button and the

actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an
error.

• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp,

sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.

• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. _page 28

• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again
directly on your camcorder. _page 75

• Release the lock on the write--protect tab of the memory card
(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. ",page 29

• You cannot move or delete the protected images. Release the
protection of the image on the storage media. _page 96

- Release the lock on the write--protect tab of the memory card
(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. _page 29

• The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has

some problems.

• The file may be corrupted.

• The file format is not supported by your camcorder.

• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies

with the international standard.

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Adjusting the image during recording

• Set "Focus" to "Auto." _page 60

• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the

Focus does not adJUSI

au[omatlcally

focus manually. _page 60

• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the

focus.

• Recording is being made in a dark location.
Use a light to brighten the area.

The image appears too bright or
flickering, or changes in colour

image s colour oalance is not
°'atural.

The SuDJeC[passing oy the frame
appears very quickly

This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent
sodium or or mercury lamp.

Cancel "_SCENE" to avoid or minimise this pherlomenon.
_page 53

White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper "White

Balance." "-,page 56

This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a

malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor)
reads out video signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly
may appear to bend, depending on the recording condition.

PLayback on your camcorder

_! y , _',_,_ op;D'a"back 'pl_"/_'mJ_"_' _un_'+ion,,_ ddes " Image files recorded using another devk)e may not be played on
not work.

Photo images stored on a storage • Photo images recorded on other device may not appear in the
media are nat displayed in the actual size. This is not an error.

actual size.

playback is interrupted " Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly
unexpeotedly, connected and secure.

your camcorder.

• Check out the memory card compatibility. _page 29

PLayback on other devices (TV, etc.)

• Connect the audio of the component/AV cable to your camcorder

• The connection cable (component/AV cable) is not conneeted

YOU cannot view [ne IRI8 #e or hear
l:ne sound from the connected

clev De,

• When you are using the component/AV cable, make sure the red

- This camcorder does not support the audio output signal when the

or connected device (FV, HD recorder, etc.).

(Red colour- right, White colour- left)

properly. Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the
proper jack. _ pages 103~ 104

and white plugs of your component/AV cable are connected.

'.-,pages 103~104

camcorder is connected with lM in the record mode. The audio
output signal is supported as long as the camcorder is connected

in the vide() playbaek mode. This is not an error,

Fhe [Rage appears alstor[ea on a

TV.

You cannot view IRe Im8 ]e or near
_ne sound from a TV connec[ea

using the HDMI cable.

This phenomenon is caused by connecting to the IV with 4:3
aspect ratio.

Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is

copyright protected.

Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.)

You Cannot dub cQrrect!y using th_

HDMI cable, - You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.

- The eomponent/AV cable is not connected properly. Make sure

component/AV cable, to the input jaek of the deviee used for dubbing images from your

Printouts ganno[ be made using a " Your printer may not print images edited orsa computer or
PictBridge printer, recorded using other deviee. This is not an error.

that the component/AV cable is conneeted to the proper jack, i.e.

camcorder. "-,page 107

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Connecting to a computer

The compute does nol: recognlse
j our camcorder.

Cannot p_aya video file properly on
a PC.

inte -StUdIO does noI TURCI.ION
propen_

_ntelli-studio is no! performed.

l he image or sound on your
camcorder is not played on your

computer propeny.

The playDBCK scre@n Is DaUSeO or

dlszor[ed,

• Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder,
restart the computer, then connect it again correctly,

• A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your

camcorder, Install the seffware provided with your camcorder,

_page 114

• Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and

connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly,

• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart

the computer, Cennect it again properly.

• Tb play back an HD video file, a computer with better specification
Jsrequired.
Check a computer with recommended specification, _page 109

- Exit the Intelli--studio application, and restart the Windows

computer.

Set PC Seffware to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli--studio
in the computer. _pages 83, 114

- Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your

corrlputer. The video or sound copied to your computer is not
affected,

- If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not

support Hi--speed USB (USB2.0), the image or sound may not be

played correctly, The image and sound copied to your computer

are not afflicted,

o

Check the system requirements to play a video.

o

Exit other all applicalions running on the current computer,

o

If a recorded video is played on your camcorder connected to a

corrlputer, the image may not play smoothly, depending on the
transfer speed, Please copy the file to your PC, and then play it

back,

Overall operations

The date and time are incorrect. The baekup builtin rechrgeablebattery maybe discharged.

Hasthe camcorder beenleft unusedfor a long period of time?
_page 25

Menu items that cannot be used at the same time

"_SCENE .... Aperture : Manual," "Shutter : Manual"

"Aperture: Manual .... Shutter : Manual," "tSCENE"

"Shutter: Manual .... Aperture : Manual," "tSCENE"

Menu items are greyeo ou[

"Video Resolution,"

"Video Quality, .... Time Lapse REC"

"Fader"

"Photo Resolution .... Cont. Shot"

• You cannot select greyed items in the current recording/playback mode.

• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously.
The list shown above shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu

items.

• Menu and quick menu cannot be used in Smart Auto mode.
The following functions cannot be used during video recording:
"Video Resolution," "Video Quality," "Photo Resolution," "Photo Sharpness," "Fader,"
"Cont.Shot," "Digital Zoom," "Self Timer," "Time Lapse REC."

• The following functions are automatically set to Off or Auto mode in the Smart Auto mode:
"_SCENE", "Shutter", "Digital Effect", "Tele Macro", etc.

• In the Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder
settings based on a detected type of scene. Most settings are automatically adjusted in
Smart Auto mode. And so, to set or adjust functions on your own, release the Smart Auto

mode first.

127

MAINTENANCE

Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with
care.

The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this
product for many years.

• For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn oft the camcorder.

Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. _-,pages 16, 20
Remove the memory card. _page 28

• Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long
period of time:
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot weather.

Ifyou leave the camcorder in such a place, itcould malfunction or the case could be

damaged. Do not expose the camcorder to a direct sunlight or place it near a heater.

• Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place:

Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction. If humidity is high, the lens could
become mouldy, and the camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you
put the camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet, etc.

• Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense
vibration:

This could cause malfunctions.

• Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place:

Leaving the battery attached or storing it at a high temperature could shorten its life.

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and AC power adaptor.

• To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub
the surface.

Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel

oft or the case could deteriorate.

• To fix the case the LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

• To clean the lens
Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with

cloth or your fingers.

Ifnecessary, wipe gently with lens with a paper.

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
Ifthe lens looks dim, turn oft the camcorder and leave itfor about 1 hour.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or

vibrations.

Do not splash the storage media with water.
Do not use, replace, or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to a strong

static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during
recording, playback, or when accessing the storage media.
Do not bring the storage media near to objects that have a strong magnetic field or that

emit strong electromagnetic waves.

Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not touch the metal parts.

• Copy the recorded files to your PC. Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost
data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for
storage.)

• A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly. Samsung will
not provide any compensation for any lost contents.

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and AC power adaptor.

• To clean the exterior

Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything.
Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing the bottom.

• To prolong the service life, avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth.

• Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use. They are not malfunctions.

While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up.

Ifyou leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.

129

USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD

• Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.

• Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.

Power sources
The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V

to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V,50/60 Hz range.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the
wall outlet.

Viewing videos recorded with HD (high definition) image quality
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the images with the same HD

(high definition) image quality as that of the recorded images. You need an PAL-system-based
and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with an HDMI or component/AV cable connected.

Viewing videos recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
To view images recorded with SD (standard definition) image resolution, you need an PAL-

system-based TV with audio/video or component input jacks, and an component/AV cable
connected.

On TV colour systems
Your camcorder is an PAL-system-based camcorder.

If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an
PAL-system-based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks.

Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (PAL-NTSC format
converter).

The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung,

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq,
Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United
States of America, etc.

You carl make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from
anywhere in the world,

ecification

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HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP/HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP

HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP/HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204RP

HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP/HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP
HMX-H205BP/HMX-H205SP/HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP

HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP/HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP

Video signal

Picture compression format

Audio compression format

Image device
Lens

Focal length
Filter diameter

Size/dot number
LCD screen method

Composite output
Component output

HDMI output

Audio output

USB output
Power source

Power source type

Power consumption
(Recording)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Storage media

External dimensions
(WxHxD)

Weight

Internal MIC

These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. 131

PAL
H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)

1/4.1 ", 3.32M Pixel CMOS
F1.8 - F3.7, 20x optical zoom,

200x digital zoom

3.2mm - 64mm
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2.7" Wide Touch LCD (960x240) / 230k
TFT LCD

1Vp-p (75 O terminated)

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 O

PB/PR:0.350Vp-p, 75 O

C type connector

-7.5 dBs (600 O terminated)
mini USB-B type (USB2.0 High Speed)

DC 5 V, Lithium Ion battery pack 3.7 V
Lithium Ion battery pack, Power supply

100 V _ 240 V) 50/60 Hz

3.2W (LCD on)

0 °C _ 40 °C (32 °F_104 OF)

-20 °C _ 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 OF)
Internal memory (SSD)

HMX-H203/H204/H205 only),

Memory card (SD/SDHC) (optional)

Approx. 58.5 mm (2.3 inches) x 59.3 mm

2.33 inches) x 111.65 mm (4.4 inches)

Approx. 283 g (0.62 Ib, 9.98 oz) (Except for

Lithium Ion battery)

Omni-directional stereo microphone

Themainsleadonthepoweradapterissuppliedwithamouldedplugincorporatingafuse.
Thevalueofthefuseisindicatedonthepinfaceoftheplugand,ifitrequiresreplacing,afuse
approvedtoBS1362ofthesameratingmustbeused.
Neverusetheplugwiththefusecoveromittedifthecoverisdetachable.
Ifareplacementfusecoverisrequired,itmustbeofthesamecolourasthepinfaceoftheplug.
Replacementcoversareavailablefromyourdealer.
Ifthefittedplugisnotsuitableforthepowerpointsinyourhouseorthecableisnotlong
enoughtoreachapowerpoint,youshouldobtainasuitablesafetyapprovedextensionleador
consultyourdealerforassistance.
However,ifthereisnoalternativetocuttingofftheplug,removethefuseandthensafely
disposeoftheplug.
DoNOTconnecttheplugtoamainssocketasthereisariskofshockhazardfromthebared

flexiblecord.
IMPORTANT
Thewiresinthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowingcode:

BLUE=NEUTRAL BROWN=LIVE
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondtothecolouredmarkingsidentifyingtheterminalsinyour

plug,proceedasfollows:
ThewirecolouredBLUEmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarqueedwiththeletterNor

colouredBLUEorBLACK.
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarqueedwiththeletterLor

colouredBROWNorRED.

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marqueed with the letter E or the earth symbol, _, or
coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW,

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