Samsung VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C, VP-HMX10CN, VP-HMX10ED, VP-HMX10N User Manual

High Definition Digital Camcorder

user manual

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VP-HMX10 VP-HMX10A VP-HMX10C VP-HMX10N VP-HMX10CN VP-HMX10ED

key features of your HD camcorder

The HD camcorder is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition (HD: 1280x720p) and Standard Definition (SD: 720x576p) image quality. Select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording.

ENJOYING IMAGES WITH HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY

You can view record video with HD (high definition) image quality.

• This HD camcorder adopts the advanced 720p effective scanning lines to reproduce a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (576i) It also supports widescreen recording with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

• Recordings made in HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality.

- To enjoy HD-quality images, you need a TV supporting 1280x720p input.

(Refer to the user manual of your TV.)

- To enjoy the HD-quality images, use an HDMI or Component cable.

• The image is recorded in 720x576p when the quality is set to SD in the HD camcorder. Videos recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition).

HD (high definition) image quality : 50p (Progressive)

1280

720

<720p / 16:9 high definition camcorder>

Image resolution: about 5 times that of previous SD camcorders (576i).

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SD (standard definition) image quality : 50i (interlaced)

720

576

<576i / normal digital camcorder>

FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER

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Anynet+ supported

1.61 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor

1/4.5” CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1280 lines of resolution-HD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (3.0 mega pixels). Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance.

High-capacity embedded flash memory (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only)

The HD camcorder has built-in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images.

H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding

The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time for the same size storage.

HDMI interface (Anynet+ supported)

• If you have an HDTV with an HDMI jack, you can enjoy a clearer and sharper image when compared to a standard definition TV.

• This HD 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. Refer to the corresponding TV’s user manual for more details.

2.7” wide (16:9) touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels)

The 2.7” wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Touch panel adopted

You can play recorded images and set functions by simply tapping on the LCD screen.

Swivel handle for free style shooting

You can adjust the swivel handle’s angle up to 150° to suit the recording situation.

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safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

WARNING

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

CAUTION

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.

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

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

precautions

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This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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

therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

Warning!

Caution

important information on use

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

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

• Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

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

• The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a

defect in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc.

Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

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

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

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important information on use

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

• This user manual covers models VP-HMX10, VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C, VP-HMX10N, VP-HMX10CN, and VP-HMX10ED.

The VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C/HMX10CN, and VP-HMX10ED have a 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB built-in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards. The VP-HMX10/HMX10N does not have built-in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively. Although some features of VP-HMX10, VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C, VP-HMX10N, VP-HMX10CN, and VPHMX10ED are different, they operate in the same way.

• Illustrations of model VP-HMX10A are used in this user manual.

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

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

NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKS

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

• Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh is the trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• All the other product names mentioned herein may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Farther more, “TM” and “R” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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precautions when using

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp

object.

- If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the

camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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

- Close the LCD screen when not using the camcorder.

Liquid crystal display:

- The LCD screen of this product uses high precision technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx.

230,000 pixels for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.

- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas,

or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises. This has no effect on the images in the storage media, so there is no cause for concern.

• Hold the HD camcorder correctly: Do not hold the HD camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it: the LCD screen could detach and the HD camcorder may fall.

• Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact:

This HD camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall.

- Do not use the HD camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or

impact.

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

• No water or oil! Water or oil entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

• Heat on surface of product: The surface of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in use, but this does not indicate a fault.

• Be careful of ambient temperature:

- Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 60°C (140°F) or under 0°C (32°F) will result

in abnormal recording/playback.

- Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long

time: This could cause a malfunction.

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precautions when using

• Do not point directly at the sun:

- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the HD camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur.

- Do not leave the HD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause a

malfunction.

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

• Do not use the HD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: If the HD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.

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

• Do not use the HD camcorder near corrosive gas: If the HD camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.

• Do not wipe the HD camcorder body with benzene or a thinner:

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

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC

FEATURES

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD

CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

BEFORE RECORDING

06 What is included with your HD camcorder

07 Front & left view 08 Right & top view 09 Rear & bottom view

10 Using the remote control 11 Installing the button-type battery 11 Using the cradle 12 Holding the HD camcorder 13 Charging the battery pack 17 Basic HD camcorder operation 18 Screen indicators 22 Using the display ( )/iCHECK button 22 Using the LCD enhancer ( ) 23 Using the LCD screen 24 Initial setting: OSD language & date and time

26 Selecting the storage media (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/

HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) 27 Inserting/ejecting a memory card 28 Recordable time and number of images 29 Selecting a suitable memory card

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RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONNECTION

USING THE MENU ITEMS

31 Recording movie images 33 Taking photo images 34 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 35 Capturing still images during movie image playback 36 Using the external microphone 36 Zooming 37 Self record using the remote control

38 Changing the playback mode 39 Playing movie images 41 Viewing photo images

43 Connecting to a TV 46 Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

47 Handling menus and quick menus 49 Menu items 51 Quick menu items 52 Recording menu items 64 Playback menu items 66 Setting menu items

EDITING MOVIE IMAGES

72 Deleting a section of a movie image 73 Dividing a movie image 74 Combining two movie images 75 Playlist

IMAGE MANAGEMENT

PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES

CONNECTING TO A PC

78 Protection from accidental erasure 79 Deleting images 80 Copying images 81 Moving images

82 DPOF print setting 83 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer

85 System requirements 86 Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite 88 Connecting the USB cable 89 Viewing the contents of storage media 91 Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC

(VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only)

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MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SOURCES

(UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)

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92 Maintenance 93 Additional information 95 Using your HD camcorder abroad

96 Troubleshooting

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introduction to basic features

INSERT BATTERY PACK

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information.

Step 1

Preparation

• Charging the battery pack page 13

• Setting the date/time and OSD language pages 24-25

• Setting the storage media (built-in memory or memory card) page 26 (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only)

Step 2

Recording

• Recording movie or photo images pages 31, 33

Step 3

Playing back

• Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views

pages 39, 41

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• Viewing play back from your HD camcorder on your PC or TV

pages 43, 88

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getting to know your HD camcorder

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER

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

The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

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Battery pack (IA-BP85ST)

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Multi-AV cable

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Component cable

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USB cable

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User manual

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Button-type battery

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Remote control

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Cradle

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Software CD

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Pouch

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HDMI cable*

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Carrying Case*

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The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

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Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung

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dealer. * : This is an optional accessory. To buy this one, contact

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your nearest Samsung dealer. A memory card is not included. See page 29 for memory

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cards compatible with your HD camcorder.

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FRONT & LEFT VIEW

Recording indicator

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LED Light

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Remote sensor

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Lens

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Internal microphone

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Built-in speaker

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Display ( ) / iCHECK button

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LCD enhancer ( ) button

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USB jack

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HDMI jack

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POWER

getting to know your HD camcorder

RIGHT & TOP VIEW

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PHOTO button

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Zoom (W/T) lever

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Battery pack slot

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BATT. RELEASE switch

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Memory card slot

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Battery pack / Memory card cover

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Grip belt hook

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Grip belt

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Swivel handle

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REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

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MODE button / Mode indicator

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(Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( ) mode) EASY Q button

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DC IN jack

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Recording start/stop button

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POWER switch

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External microphone (MIC) jack

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Tripod receptacle

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Cradle receptacle

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preparation

This section provides information on using this HD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to set up the operation mode and initial set up.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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DISPLAY ( ) button

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Skip (/) button

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Stop ( ) button

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MENU button

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The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the HD camcorder.

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INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY

Installing the button-type battery in the remote control

1. Turn the battery holder counterclockwise (as indicated with () mark) using your fingernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens.

2. Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive (+) terminal facing down and press it firmly until you hear a locking sound.

3. Place the battery holder back in the remote control, match its () mark with the () mark on the remote control, and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it.

Precautions regarding the button-type battery

• There is a danger of explosion if button-type battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit.

• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of the children. Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

WARNING

USING THE CRADLE

The cradle is a connection plate which can be used to make the camcorder more stable when charging the battery, or connecting to an external device (TV, PC, etc.).

• If you connect your HD camcorder to the provided cradle using more than one type of cable to output image, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: USB cable

Component /Multi-AV cable.

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• Do not connect the connection cables at the same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all the connected cables and try the connection again.

DC IN jack

USB jack Component/Multi-AV

Battery holder

Cradle receptacle

jack

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HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER

Attaching the grip belt

Insert your right hand from the bottom of the HD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb.

1. Detach the belt.

2. Adjust the length of the grip belt and attach it.

Angle Adjustment

Rotate the swivel handle at the most convenient angle. You can rotate it downward from 10° to 150°.

Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

• Use the IA-BP85ST battery pack only.

• The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

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

Inserting the battery pack

1. Slide and open the battery pack cover as shown in the diagram.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly

clicks.

• Make sure that word mark (SAMSUNG) is facing down while the camcorder is placed as shown in the diagram.

3. Slide and close the battery pack cover.

Charging the battery pack

1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power.

2. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to

the DC IN jack.

3. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket.

4. Once charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN

jack on your HD camcorder.

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

• You can also charge with the cradle. page 11

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

Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

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Charging indicator

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

• If the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green.

• If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator is orange.

• If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging, the charging indicator blinks green.

Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.)

Battery type IA-BP85ST

Charging time approx. 80 min

Recording format Continuous recording time

HD approx. 80 min approx. 100 min

SD approx. 85 min approx. 110 min

• Measured times shown above are based on model VP-HMX10A. (Times for VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED are almost the same)

• The time is only for reference. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use.

• The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

Playback time

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Continuous recording (without zoom)

The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the Record start/stop and Zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, and enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment.

• The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level.

• To check the remaining battery charge, press and hold the Display ( )/iCHECK button. page 22

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Slide and open the battery pack cover.

2. Slide the BATT. RELEASE switch and pull out the battery pack.

• Gently slide the BATT. RELEASE switch in the direction as

shown in the diagram.

3. Slide and close the battery pack cover.

• Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer.

• If the HD camcorder will not be in use for a while, remove the battery pack from the HD camcorder.

About battery packs

• The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 0°C (32°F)), its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-insert it in the HD camcorder.

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

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

• Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce overheating or fire.

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Maintaining the battery pack

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

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

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

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

• Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the HD camcorder. When not using the HD camcorder for an extended time period, preserve it with the battery completely separated.

• For power saving purposes, the HD camcorder will automatically turn off after 5 minutes in standby mode. (Only if you set “Auto Power Off” from the menu to on (“ 5 min ”).)

• When fully discharged, a battery pack damages the internal cells. The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged. Charge the battery pack at least once every 6 months to prevent complete discharge of the battery pack.

About the battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

Using the HD camcorder with the AC power adaptor

It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the HD camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, playback, or edit images, or use it indoors. page 13

• Before detaching the power source, make sure that the HD camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do

CAUTION

so can result in camcorder malfunction.

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

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

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BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION

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Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER switch and MODE button.

Turning the HD camcorder on and off

You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.

• Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder for the first time. page 25

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• When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or you reset it, you will

see the “Date/Time Set” menu for the startup display. If you do not set the date and time, the date and time setting screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

Mode indicator

Setting the operating modes

• You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Movie mode ( )  Photo mode ( )  Play mode ( )  Movie mode ( )

• Each time the operational mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights up.

- Movie mode ( ): To record movie images. page 31

- Photo mode ( ): To record photo images. page 33

- Play mode ( ): To play movie or photo images, or edit them. page 38

• When the HD camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In this case, refer to “Warning indicators and messages” (on pages 96-99) and take corrective action.

• Movie mode is set by default with the power on.

POWER switch

MODE button

System Reset

If the HD camcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The HD camcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the HD camcorder.

1. Turn the HD camcorder off.

• Remove the battery pack or AC adaptor.

2. Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the RESET button.

• All settings will be reset. Do not press the RESET button with undue force.

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SCREEN INDICATORS

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󱯱 󱯰 󱯯 󱯮

󱯭 󱯬

󱯫

󱯒

󱯰

󱯨

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• The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 4GB (built-in

memory).

• The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from

the actual display.

• Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD

camcorder is powered on after turning it off.

• For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order

are subject to change without prior notice.



(

) The maximum available recording time displayed is 999 minutes

even though the actual available recording time exceeds 999 minutes. However, the actual available recording time is not affected by the count displayed. For example, when the actual available recording time is “1,066” minutes, “999” will be displayed on the screen.

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Movie record mode

󱯎

Operating mode (STBY (standby) or

󱯐

Time counter (movie recording time) / Self timer*

󱯒

Warning indicators and messages

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󱯥

󱯦

󱯘

󱯔

Remaining recordable time

󱯖

Storage media (built-in memory (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/

󱯘

HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) or memory card) Battery info. (remaining battery level/time)

󱯚

Movie image quality

󱯜

LCD enhancer

󱯞

Anti-Shake (EIS)

󱯠

LED light*

󱯡

Tele macro

󱯢

Wind cut

󱯣

Back light

󱯤

Component out (when component cable is connected.)

󱯥

TV type

󱯦

Menu tab

󱯧

Zoom / Digital zoom position*

󱯨

Date/Time

󱯩

Record/Play mode tab

󱯪

Shutter speed*

󱯫

Manual exposure*

󱯬

Manual focus*

󱯭

White balance

󱯮

Fader*

󱯯

Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q

󱯰

Digital effect*

󱯱

(recording))



()

(when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.)

󱯩 󱯨 󱯧

󱯦

100-0001

Memory full!

󱯖

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󱯤

󱯣󱯥

󱯞 󱯠

󱯡 󱯢

󱯘

󱯞

The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds (about 3 seconds) after the image plays back. They reappear when you touch any point on the screen.

󱯎

Operating status (Play/Pause)

󱯐

File name (file number)

󱯒

Time code (elapsed time / recorded time)

󱯔

Warning indicators and messages / Volume control

󱯖

Storage media (built-in memory (

󱯘

HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED Battery info. (remaining battery level/time)

󱯚

LCD enhancer

󱯜

Movie image quality / Edited movie image indicator

󱯞

VP-HMX10A/

only) or memory card)

(partial delete, divide, combine) Date/Time

󱯠

TV type

󱯡 󱯢 󱯣 󱯤

(when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.)

Component out

(when component cable is connected.) Menu tab Movie play related function tab (Skip / Search / Play / Pause / Slow Playback) Return tab

󱯥

Volume tab

󱯦

Erase protection

󱯧

Cont. Capture

󱯨

Play option

󱯩

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󱯫 󱯪 󱯩 󱯨

󱯧

󱯫



(

) The maximum number of recordable images displayed

is 99,999 even though the actual number of recordable images exceeds 99,999. However, the actual number of recordable images is not affected by the count displayed.

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Photo record mode

󱯎

Self timer*

Min

󱯚 󱯜

󱯞 󱯠

󱯡 󱯢

󱯣󱯤󱯥󱯦

󱯖

󱯐

Warning indicators and messages

󱯒

Image counter

󱯔

(total number of recordable photo images) () Storage media (built-in memory (

󱯖

HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED Battery info. (remaining battery level/time)

󱯘

LCD enhancer

󱯚

Cont. shot

󱯜

Tele macro

󱯞

Back light

󱯠

TV type

󱯡 󱯢 󱯣 󱯤 󱯥 󱯦 󱯧 󱯨 󱯩 󱯪 󱯫

(when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.)

Component out

(when component cable is connected.) Menu tab Zoom position* Date/Time Record/Play mode tab Manual exposure* Manual focus* White balance Resolution Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q

VP-HMX10A/

only) or memory card)

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󱯦 󱯥 󱯤

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Photo play mode

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󱯚 󱯜

󱯞 󱯠

󱯡

󱯖

󱯔

󱯖

󱯘 󱯚 󱯜 󱯞 󱯠 󱯡 󱯢 󱯣 󱯤 󱯥 󱯦

Photo play mode Slide show / Playback zoom File name (file number) Image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) Storage media (built-in memory ( HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED

VP-HMX10A/

only) or memory card) Battery info. (remaining battery level/time) LCD enhancer Date/Time TV type

(when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.)

Component out

(when component cable is connected.) Previous image / Next image tab Menu tab Return tab Erase protection Print mark (DPOF) Resolution

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USING THE DISPLAY ( )/iCHECK BUTTON

Switching the information display mode

You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( )/iCHECK button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

• Full display mode: All information will appear.

• Minimum display mode: Only operating status indicators will appear. If the HD camcorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity

• When the power is on, press and hold the Display ( )/iCHECK button.

• When the power is off, press the Display ( )/iCHECK button.

• After a while, the battery time and approximate recordable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds. If a storage media is not inserted, its icon does not appear.

Display ( )/iCHECK button does not work in the menu or quick menu screen.

USING THE LCD ENHANCER ( )

Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight.

1. Press the LCD enhancer ( ) button.

• The ( ) indicator is displayed.

2. To exit LCD enhancer, press the LCD enhancer ( ) button again.

• LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded.

• When LCD enhancer works at the low illumination, some stripes may occur on the LCD screen. It is not a malfunction.

Remaining battery (approx.)

Battery

80 Min

Memory (Super Fine)

Recordable memory capacity (approx.)

50% 100%

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