Samsung Camcorder HMX F800BP User Guide
USER  
M
ANUAL  
HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP  
HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP  
Digital Camcorder  
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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.  
Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.  
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Before reading this user manual  
The following terms are used in this manual:  
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For Open Source licences information, refer to the  
‘Opensource-F80.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.  
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‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the [Recording  
start/stop] button to start recording until you press again to stop  
recording.  
Notes regarding trademarks  
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The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with  
the same meaning.  
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. Furthermore, ‘TM’ and ‘®’ are not mentioned in  
each case in this manual.  
Before using this camcorder  
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This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.  
You can play back and edit the video recorded by the  
camcorder on a personal computer using the internal  
software of this camcorder.  
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SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and  
DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
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Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other  
digital video formats.  
Before recording important video, make a trial recording.  
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio  
have been recorded properly.  
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Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered  
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United  
States and other countries.  
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AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.  
Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.  
Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo.  
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.  
Twitter is a trademark of Twitter Inc.  
Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc.  
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Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling  
this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide  
compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.  
Make a backup of important recorded data.  
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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.  
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Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for  
individual use only.  
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using  
other digital/analogue media or devices is protected by the  
Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the  
owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if  
you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition  
for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain  
permission beforehand.  
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Safety information  
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.  
WARNING  
Prohibited action.  
Do not touch the product.  
Means that there is a potential  
risk of serious personal injury.  
CAUTION  
Do not disassemble the product.  
Unplug from the power supply.  
This precaution must be  
followed.  
Means that there is a potential  
risk of personal injury or damage  
to the product.  
WARNING  
Do not overload outlets or extension  
cords as this may result in abnormal  
heat or fire.  
Using the camcorder at temperatures  
over 60˚C(140˚F) may result in  
fire. Keeping the battery at a high  
temperature may cause an explosion.  
Do not allow water or metal and  
inflammable matter to enter the  
camcorder or power adaptor. Doing  
so may pose a fire hazard.  
No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust  
entering the camcorder or power  
adaptor could cause malfunctions or  
defects.  
No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or  
power adaptor could cause electric  
shock, malfunctions or defects.  
Do not aim the camcorder directly  
into the sun. Doing so could cause  
eye injuries, as well as lead to  
malfunctioning of internal parts of the  
product.  
Do not bend the USB cable or damage  
the power adaptor by pressing on it  
with a heavy object. There may be a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
Do not disconnect the adaptor by  
pulling on its USB cable, as this could  
damage the cable.  
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Safety information  
Do not use the power adaptor if it  
has damaged, split or broken cords  
or wires. Doing so may cause fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not connect the power adaptor  
unless the plug can be fully inserted  
with no part of the blades exposed.  
Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it  
may explode.  
Never use cleaning fluid or similar  
chemicals to clean the camcorder.  
Do not spray cleaners directly on the  
camcorder.  
Keep the camcorder away from water  
when using it near the beach or pool  
or when it rains. There is a risk of  
malfunction or electric shock.  
Keep the used lithium battery or  
memory card out of the reach of  
children. If the lithium battery or  
memory card is swallowed by a child,  
consult physician immediately.  
Do not plug or unplug the power  
adaptor with wet hands. There is a risk  
of electric shock.  
Keep the power adaptor unplugged  
when not in use or during lightning  
storms. There is a risk of fire.  
When cleaning the power adaptor,  
unplug the power adaptor. There is a  
risk of malfunction or electric shock.  
If the camcorder emits an abnormal  
sound or smell, or smokes, unplug  
the power adaptor immediately and  
request service from a Samsung  
service centre. There is a risk of fire or  
personal injury.  
If the camcorder malfunctions,  
immediately detach the power adaptor  
or battery from the camcorder.  
There is a risk of fire or injury.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair,  
or modify the camcorder or the power  
adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric  
shock.  
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Safety information  
CAUTION  
Do not press the surface of the LCD  
with force, or hit it with a sharp object.  
If you push the LCD surface, display  
unevenness may occur.  
Do not drop or expose the camcorder,  
battery, power adaptor or other  
accessories to severe vibrations or  
impact. This may cause a malfunction or  
injury.  
Do not use the camcorder on a tripod  
(not supplied) in a place where it is  
subject to severe vibrations or impact.  
Do not use the camcorder near direct  
sunlight or heating equipment. This may  
cause a malfunction or injury.  
Do not leave the camcorder in a closed  
vehicle for a long time where the  
temperature is very high.  
Do not expose the camcorder to soot  
or steam. Thick soot or steam could  
damage the camcorder case or cause a  
malfunction.  
Do not use the camcorder near dense  
exhaust gas generated by gasoline or  
diesel engines, or corrosive gas such  
as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may  
corrode the external or internal terminals,  
disabling normal operation.  
Do not expose the camcorder to  
insecticide. Insecticide entering the  
camcorder could cause the product  
to fail to operate normally. Turn the  
camcorder off and cover it with vinyl  
sheet, etc. before using insecticide.  
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden  
changes in temperature or high humidity.  
There is also a risk of defect or electric  
shock when using outdoors during  
lightning storms.  
Do not place the camcorder down on  
the open LCD screen.  
Do not wipe the camcorder body with  
benzene or thinner. The exterior coating  
could peel off or the case surface could  
deteriorate.  
Do not leave the LCD screen open when  
not using the camcorder.  
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Safety information  
Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD  
screen when lifting it. The LCD screen  
could detach and the camcorder may  
fall.  
Do not use the camcorder near a TV or  
radio. Interference from the camcorder  
could cause noise on the TV or in the  
radio broadcast.  
Do not use the camcorder near  
sources of strong radio waves or  
magnetic fields such as speakers  
and large motors. Noise from these  
sources could distort the video or  
audio you are recording.  
Use Samsung-approved accessories  
only. Using products from other  
manufacturers may cause overheating,  
fire, explosion, electric shock or  
personal injuries caused by abnormal  
operation.  
Place the camcorder on a stable  
surface that is well ventilated.  
Keep important data separately.  
Samsung is not responsible for data  
loss.  
Only plug the power adaptor plug into  
a socket that is easily accessible. If any  
problem occurs with the product, you  
must pull the plug out of the socket  
to disconnect the power completely.  
Turning off the power button on the  
product does not completely.  
Other manufacturers of optional  
accessories compatible with this  
camcorder are responsible for their  
own products. Use the optional  
accessories according to the safety  
instructions. Samsung is not  
responsible for any malfunction, risk of  
fire, electric shock, or damages  
caused by using unauthorised  
accessories.  
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Contents  
Before reading this user manual .......................2  
SAFETY WARNINGS..................................................................... 2  
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE........................................... 2  
Getting ready to start recording ......................30  
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED).. 30  
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..... 31  
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................... 33  
ATTACHING THE STRAP............................................................ 34  
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN.................................................. 34  
Safety information............................................4  
Quick start guide ...........................................10  
Basic recording .............................................35  
RECORDING VIDEOS.................................................................. 35  
RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME .................................................. 36  
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING  
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)................................................................... 37  
RECORDING PHOTOS................................................................ 38  
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)...... 39  
ZOOMING IN/OUT....................................................................... 40  
USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON............................................. 41  
Getting to know the camcorder......................13  
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ........................ 13  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS......................................................... 14  
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS...................................... 16  
Getting started ..............................................19  
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY........................................ 19  
CHARGING THE BATTERY......................................................... 20  
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE.............................................. 21  
Basic playback..............................................42  
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE........................................... 42  
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS............................................................. 43  
PLAYING BACK MY CLIP............................................................ 45  
USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION......................................... 45  
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING  
BACK VIDEO............................................................................... 46  
VIEWING PHOTOS...................................................................... 47  
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK..................................... 48  
Basic operation of the camcorder...................24  
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF.................................... 24  
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE ............................ 24  
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME........................ 25  
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES ........................................... 26  
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE ..................... 26  
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)............................... 27  
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES................................................... 29  
Using the menu items....................................49  
HANDLING MENUS .................................................................... 49  
MENU ITEMS .............................................................................. 50  
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Contents  
Auto LCD Off............................................................................... 76  
Beep Sound ................................................................................ 77  
Shutter Sound............................................................................. 77  
Auto Power Off............................................................................ 78  
PC Software................................................................................ 78  
Format......................................................................................... 79  
Default Set................................................................................... 79  
Language .................................................................................... 79  
Advanced recording ......................................52  
iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52  
Video Resolution.......................................................................... 53  
Photo Resolution......................................................................... 54  
White Balance ............................................................................. 54  
Face Detection ............................................................................ 56  
EV (Exposure Value) .................................................................... 57  
C.Nite.......................................................................................... 58  
Focus.......................................................................................... 58  
Anti-Shake(HDIS)......................................................................... 60  
Digital Special Effect.................................................................... 61  
Zoom Type.................................................................................. 62  
Cont. Shot................................................................................... 63  
Time Lapse REC ......................................................................... 64  
Guideline ..................................................................................... 66  
Connecting to a TV........................................80  
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI.............. 80  
CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV ............................................. 81  
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN........................................................ 82  
Dubbing videos .............................................83  
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS......................... 83  
Advanced playback.......................................67  
Thumbnail View Option................................................................ 67  
PlayOption .................................................................................. 68  
Smart BGM Option...................................................................... 68  
Delete.......................................................................................... 70  
Delete My Clip ............................................................................. 71  
Protect ........................................................................................ 72  
Slide Show .................................................................................. 73  
File Info........................................................................................ 73  
Using with a windows computer.....................84  
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER............... 84  
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME...................................... 85  
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ........................... 89  
Troubleshooting.............................................91  
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES................................. 91  
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................... 94  
Maintenance & additional information............101  
MAINTENANCE......................................................................... 101  
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD ..................................... 102  
GLOSSARY............................................................................... 103  
Other settings................................................74  
Storage Info................................................................................. 74  
File No......................................................................................... 74  
Date/Time Set ............................................................................. 75  
Date/Time Display ....................................................................... 75  
LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 76  
Specifications..............................................104  
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Quick start guide  
This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.  
STEP 1: Get ready  
STEP 2: Record videos and photos  
Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬page 19  
Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn  
on the camcorder.  
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Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ).  
¬page 15  
Charge the battery fully. ¬page 20  
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To record videos, press the [Recording start/stop] button or,  
to record photos, press the [PHOTO] button. ¬pages 35, 38  
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Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
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CARD  
[Recording  
start/stop]  
button  
CARD  
[Recording  
start/stop]  
button  
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Quick start guide  
Viewing on a TV  
STEP 3: Play back videos or photos  
You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.  
¬pages 80~82  
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen  
You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view.  
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STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos  
Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
) mode.  
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Using the Intelli-studio programme built in to your camcorder, you  
can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share  
the videos and photos with your friends and family. For details, see  
pages 85~88.  
Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom]  
lever.  
Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button to select a  
desired video or photo, and then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
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Normal  
CRD  
0:00:55  
1/10  
Photo  
Move  
Play  
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Quick start guide  
Importing and viewing videos/photos from the  
camcorder to your PC  
Sharing videos/photos on Web sites  
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and  
videos directly to a web site with a single click.  
Click the Share (  
) p Upload tab on the browser. ¬page 88  
Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder  
to your PC with a USB cable.  
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Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the  
camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set PC  
Software: On). ¬ page 78  
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A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main  
window. Click Yes, and the uploading procedure starts.  
Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to  
Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio programme.  
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You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face,  
Date, Location, etc.  
STEP 5: Delete videos or photos  
If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new  
videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you have saved to your  
computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can  
record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.  
Contents Manager  
Saved files into your PC  
[MODE] button p Playback (  
) mode p [MENU] button p  
Delete ¬page 70  
Folders directory on your PC  
Double-click the file you would like to play back.  
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Getting to know the camcorder  
Checking your accessories  
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR  
CAMCORDER  
Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any  
of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer  
Care Centre.  
Battery  
Power adaptor  
USB cable  
Audio/Video cable  
User manual CD  
Quick start guide  
Optional accessories  
Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger  
Model name  
Colour Internal memory  
Lens  
HMX-F80BP  
HMX-F800BP  
Black  
Sliver  
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52x (Optical),  
65x (Intelli),  
130x (Digital)  
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The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.  
The contents may vary depending on the sales region.  
You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your  
local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced  
battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of  
accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries.  
A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards  
compatible with your camcorder.  
HMX-F80SP  
HMX-F800SP  
Although the models have some features that are different, they operate  
in the same way.  
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Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick  
start guide.  
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Getting to know the camcorder  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
Front & Left  
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2
3
Lens  
1
MENU button  
Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button /  
Zoom (T/W) button  
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9
10 11  
12  
4
5
6
Recording start/stop button  
LCD screen  
Memory card/Jack cover  
USB jack (  
)
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ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ
ⓔ
Memory card slot (  
AV jack (  
CHG (charging) indicator  
HDMI jack (  
)
)
2
3
4
)
7
8
Internal speaker  
5
6
7
Display ( ) button  
9
Recording pause/resume ( ) button  
CARD  
10  
11  
12  
Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button  
SMART AUTO (  
) button  
ⓓ ⓔ  
ⓑ ⓒ  
ⓐ
Power ( ) button  
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Right/Top & Bottom  
Rear  
1
2
3
9
1
2
7
6
3
4
5
8
Mode indicator  
: Recording mode (Video/Photo)  
: Playback mode  
Recording start/stop button  
Battery slot  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
MODE button  
Zoom lever (T/W)  
PHOTO / My Clip button  
Strap  
2
3
Strap hook  
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during  
recording.  
Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch  
Internal microphone  
Battery release switch (BATT.)  
Tripod receptacle  
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Getting to know the camcorder  
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS  
The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.  
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The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears when the camcorder is in the recording (  
) mode only.  
Press the [MODE] button to select the recording (  
) mode. ¬page 26  
Video and Photo recording mode  
Left of the LCD screen  
Right of the LCD screen  
STBY  
0:00:00  
[220Min]  
9999  
1 Sec/ 24 Hr  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Recording mode (Video/Photo)  
Storage media (memory card)  
/
1/50  
+0.3  
Operating status (standby/  
Battery info.  
STBY  
/z/  
/
recording/pause/photo capturing)  
Time counter (video recording  
time, remaining recordable time)  
(remaining battery level)  
0:00:00 [220Min]  
Photo Resolution, Video Resolution  
Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
Back light  
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01/JAN/2012 00:00  
iSCENE / Smart Auto  
Time Lapse REC  
My Clip  
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This camcorder provides one combined  
video and photo recording mode. You can  
easily record videos or photos in the same  
mode without having to change it.  
The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB  
SDHC memory card capacity.  
The settings of functions marked with do not  
remain when the camcorder turns off.  
For enhanced performance, the display  
indications and the order are subject to change  
without prior notice.  
Continuous shot  
Photo image counter  
(total number of recordable photos)  
9999  
Face Detection  
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White Balance  
Manual focus  
C.Nite  
1/50  
+0.3  
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The total number of recordable photos is based  
on the available space on the storage media.  
The maximum number the photo counter can  
display is 9,999.  
EV (Exposure Value)  
Zoom (optical zoom / intelli zoom  
/ digital zoom)  
Digital Special Effect  
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01/JAN/2012 00:00 Date/Time Display  
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Getting to know the camcorder  
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The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback (  
Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬page 26  
) mode only.  
Video playback mode: Thumbnail view  
Top of the LCD screen  
Centre of the LCD screen  
Normal  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Recorded time  
0:00:55  
1/10  
Video playback mode  
0:00:55  
Current video / total number of  
recorded videos  
Storage media (memory card)  
1/10  
Battery info  
(remaining battery level)  
Protect  
My Clip  
Error file  
Scroll bar  
Photo  
Move  
Play  
Bottom of the LCD screen  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Button guide  
Video playback mode: Single view  
Top of the LCD screen  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
My Clip  
Video playback mode  
Protect  
/
/
/
/
Playback status (playback/pause/  
search/skip)  
/
Shortcut menu  
Time code (elapsed time /  
recorded time)  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
100-0001  
Storage media (memory card)  
Thumbnail View  
Bottom of the LCD screen  
Battery info  
(remaining battery level)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Button guide  
File name (file number)  
PlayOption  
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Video Resolution  
100-0001  
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Getting to know the camcorder  
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This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback (  
Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬page 26  
) mode only.  
Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view  
Top of the LCD screen  
Centre of the LCD screen  
Normal  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
1/10  
Current photo / total number of  
recorded photos  
1/10  
Photo playback mode  
Protect  
Error file  
Storage media (memory card)  
Battery info  
(remaining battery level)  
Scroll bar  
Movie  
Move  
Play  
Bottom of the LCD screen  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Button guide  
Photo playback mode: Single view  
Top of the LCD screen  
1/10  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Protect  
Photo playback mode  
Slide Show  
Shortcut menu  
Current photo / total number of  
recorded photos  
1/10  
Bottom of the LCD screen  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
Storage media (memory card)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Button guide  
File name (file number)  
Battery info  
(remaining battery level)  
100-0001  
Photo Resolution  
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Getting started  
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY  
To insert the battery  
To eject the battery  
Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.  
Gently push the [Battery release (BATT.)] switch in the direction  
1
2
•
Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you  
when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.  
shown in the figure to eject the battery.  
Push down, and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in  
the figure.  
[Battery release (BATT.)] switch  
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•
•
•
Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.  
Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries.  
Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use.  
We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.  
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Insert the battery into the camcorder. ¬page 19  
1
2
3
CHARGING THE BATTERY  
Open the jack cover of the camcorder.  
You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor.  
Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor.  
Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter  
to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the  
camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be  
charged. It may also cause electric shock or result in fire.  
•
The CHG (charge) indicator lights up and charging starts.  
When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG)  
indicator turns green. ¬page 21  
•
•
•
Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the  
battery may not charge fully (green indicator will not turn on).  
Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the  
socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder.  
When using the power adaptor, place it close to the wall outlet. If  
you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder, separate  
the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet.  
To charge the battery with the power adaptor  
•
•
Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space, such as between  
furnishings.  
Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power  
adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.  
CA  
•
•
•
When recording indoors with a wall outlet available, it is convenient to use  
the power adaptor instead of the battery.  
We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient  
temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50˚F~86˚F).  
If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more  
charging time will be needed. We recommend you keep the camcorder  
turned off while it charges.  
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC  
•
•
•
You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the  
power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.  
If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging  
may take longer.  
An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need  
one, purchase it from your distributor.  
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Battery level display  
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE  
The battery level display shows the amount of battery power  
remaining in the battery.  
You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.  
To check the charging state  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.  
Battery Level  
Indicator  
State  
Message  
CARD  
Fully charged  
75%~50%  
50%~25%  
25%~5%  
-
-
-
-
-
Charging (CHG) lamp  
less than 5%  
Charging  
state  
Charging  
(Orange)  
Fully charged  
(Green)  
Error  
Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off.  
Change the battery as soon as possible.  
-
Low  
battery  
(Orange blink)  
LED colour  
-
The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds.  
The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal  
temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.  
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Available charging and running time for the battery  
Battery Type  
IA-BP105R  
IA-BP210R  
approx. 300 min.  
approx. 300 min.  
SD  
To charge the battery with the power adaptor  
Charging time  
approx. 160 min.  
approx. 160 min.  
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC  
Resolution  
Continuous recording time  
Playback time  
HD  
approx. 100 min.  
SD  
HD  
approx. 200 min.  
approx. 400 min.  
approx. 80 min.  
approx. 160 min.  
approx. 200 min.  
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•
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Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.  
Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.  
The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on  
your usage and conditions.  
•
•
The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.  
We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.  
Continuous Recording (without zoom)  
Using an AC power source  
The continuous recording time shows the available recording time  
when you record without using any other function after recording  
starts.  
The battery may discharge 1.5 times faster than this reference if you  
use the record start/stop, the zoom, and the playback functions.  
Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual  
recording time is about 60% of the times listed above.  
We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the  
camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing  
back the camcorder indoors. The connection is the same as that for  
battery charging. ¬page 20  
•
•
The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in  
the battery.  
Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can be  
prolonged.  
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About the battery  
•
Battery properties  
•
•
Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery  
falls or is dropped.  
A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low  
ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage  
time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures,  
put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the  
camcorder.  
-
If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the  
camcorder, you can damage the camcorder.  
Remove the battery and the memory card from the  
camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use.  
•
Make sure to store the battery separately after use.  
-
Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place.  
(Recommended temperature : 15ºC~25ºC (59ºF~77ºF),  
recommended humidity: 40%~60%)  
Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery  
lifetime.  
The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the  
battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.  
-
A small amount of battery power is consumed when the  
battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder  
power is off.  
-
-
-
The battery may be completely discharged, if it has been  
installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time.  
If this occurs, the battery may not fully operate even if you  
charge it.  
•
•
Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.  
-
If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the  
battery and then, using your camcorder, drain the charge  
completely. Do this once every 3 months to keep the battery  
functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it from your  
camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.  
The battery lifetime is limited.  
-
-
Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated  
use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes  
significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new  
one.  
Each battery’s life is affected by storage, and operating and  
environmental conditions.  
•
Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder  
outdoors in cold temperatures.  
-
The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can  
use the battery before needing to recharge it.  
Carry the supplied USB cable and power adaptor to charge  
the battery while travelling.  
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TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF  
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE  
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following  
functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.  
Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn  
on the camcorder.  
1
Sleep mode  
•
Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ).  
The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen  
is closed, and then, if idle for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder  
turns off. However, if Auto Power Off: 5 Min is set, the camcorder  
turns off in 5 minutes.  
To turn off the camcorder, press the [Power ( )] button.  
2
If you open the LCD screen during sleep mode, the sleep mode  
ends and the camcorder returns to the last operation mode used.  
LCD screen is closed  
After 20 minutes  
<Sleep mode>  
<Power off>  
LCD screen  
Power( ) button  
•
•
The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:  
- While recording, playing back, or displaying a slide show.  
- When the LCD screen is opened.  
The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving  
mode. However, if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended  
time, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the  
[Power ( )] button when not using it.  
The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered  
on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and  
messages’ (¬pages 91~93) and take corrective action.  
When using this camcorder for the first time  
When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the Date/  
Time Set screen appears at start-up.  
Set the date and time. ¬page 25  
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SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST  
TIME  
Internal rechargeable battery  
•
Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the  
date and time settings even after the power is turned off.  
Once this battery is depleted, the current date/time values are all reset  
to defaults, and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery.  
The date/time must be set again.  
You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on  
this camcorder for the first time.  
•
Charging the internal rechargeable battery  
•
The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is  
connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached.  
If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attach  
the battery for about 48 hours, the internal battery fully discharges. If  
this occurs, charge the internal battery by connecting to the supplied  
USB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours.  
•
Open the LCD screen and press  
the [Power ( )] button to turn on  
the camcorder.  
1
Date/Time Set  
Day Month  
01  
JAN  
Year  
2012  
Hr Min  
00 00  
•
The Date/Time Set screen  
appears.  
Move  
OK  
Select the date and time  
information, and change the setting values by using the [Control  
(Up/Down/Left/Right)] button.  
2
3
Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [Control  
(OK)] button.  
•
•
•
The year can be set up to 2037.  
Set Date/Time Display to On. ¬page 75  
After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a  
special data area of the storage media.  
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SETTING THE OPERATION MODES  
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY  
MODE  
You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time  
you press the [MODE] button.  
You can switch the on-screen information display mode.  
Recording mode (  
Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode  
indicator light turns on.  
) Q Playback mode (  
)
Press the [Display (  
)] button.  
•
•
The full and minimum display modes will alternate.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
STBY  
Mode  
Indicator  
Functions  
Recording  
mode  
To record videos or photos.  
Playback  
mode  
To play back videos or photos.  
<Minimum display mode>  
<Full display mode>  
This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo  
recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode  
without having to switch modes.  
•
•
Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the  
recording conditions.  
In the menu screen, the [Display (  
)] button will be deactivated.  
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Press the [Control (Left)] button to  
select EV function.  
2
3
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)  
The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently  
accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [Control  
(OK)] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used  
functions on the LCD screen.  
•
Press the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to adjust the exposure  
while viewing the image on the  
LCD screen.  
EV  
0.0  
An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode  
using the shortcut menu (OK guide).  
Press the [Control (OK)] button to  
confirm your selection.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
•
Press the [Control (OK)] button  
to exit the shortcut menu.  
The exposure value setting is  
+1.0  
•
applied and the indicator (  
and setting value appear.  
)
•
•
The shortcut menu (OK guide) cannot be used in the SMART AUTO  
mode.  
The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode  
using the shortcut menu. The setting procedure could be different for  
other menu items.  
•
The shortcut menu appears briefly. The shortcut menu reappears  
when you press the [Control (OK)] button.  
Press the [Control (OK)] button in  
STBY mode.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
1
•
The shortcut menu (OK guide)  
appears.  
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SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS  
Playback (  
) mode  
) mode  
Photo playback (  
Button  
Menu selection  
Recording (  
) mode  
) mode  
Video playback (  
Confirms selection  
- Access the shortcut menu  
- Confirm selection  
- Access the shortcut menu  
- Playback / Pause  
- Access the shortcut menu  
- Playback zoom  
OK  
- Exit the shortcut menu  
- iSCENE  
- Zoom (tele)  
Increases the volume  
Decreases the volume  
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-
Moves the cursor up  
UP  
- Focus  
- Zoom (wide)  
Moves the cursor  
down  
DOWN  
LEFT  
- Search playback RPS (Reverse  
Playback Search) rate:  
x2 x4 x8 x16  
Moves to the previous  
menu  
EV  
Previous image  
Next image  
→
→
→
- Previous skip playback  
- Search playback FPS (Forward  
Playback Search) rate:  
Moves to the next  
menu  
Face Detection  
→
→
→
x2 x4 x8 x16  
- Next skip playback  
RIGHT  
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGES  
You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
Submenu items  
⦽ǎᨕ  
English  
Français  
1
STBY  
[220Min]  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings.  
Deutsch  
Português  
Suomi  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
Norsk  
Español  
Svenska  
Dansk  
Settings  
Format  
Default Set  
Language  
Press the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button to select Language, and  
then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
2
Exit  
Polski  
Čeština  
Română  
српски  
Русский  
ไทย  
Slovensky  
Български  
Hrvatski  
ѣᮽ  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Settings  
Format  
Magyar  
English  
Press the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button to select the desired OSD  
language, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
3
4
⦽ǎᨕ  
Default Set  
Language  
Ελληνικά  
Українська  
ᰛᵢ䃔  
Français  
Exit  
Türkçe  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
•
The OSD language appears in the selected language.  
ת
עברי
 
•
•
•
Language options may be changed without prior notice.  
The selected language remains even without the battery.  
The date and time format may change depending on the language  
you selected.  
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Getting ready to start recording  
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)  
CARD  
CARD  
To insert a memory card  
To eject a memory card  
Turn the camcorder off.  
Turn the camcorder off.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.  
Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.  
Gently push the memory card to eject it.  
Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.  
• Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and  
the terminal portion of the card is facing up.  
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the  
cover.  
Close the cover.  
4
•
•
•
To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.  
Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.  
If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it keeps turning on, the camcorder turns off.  
Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.  
Compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.  
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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD  
(NOT SUPPLIED)  
Compatible memory cards  
•
You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder.  
We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder  
supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal  
operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB.  
Usable memory card (1GB~64GB)  
Terminals  
•
•
MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.  
Protection tab  
Compatible memory card capacity:  
- SD: 1GB~2GB  
- SDHC: 4GB~32GB  
- SDXC: ~up to 64GB  
<SD>  
<SDHC>  
<SDXC>  
•
•
•
•
When you use unauthorised memory cards, the camcorder can  
not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.  
The memory cards released after this camcorder may not be  
compatible with the camcorder.  
When the camcorder operates with 6MB/s (Class 6) or above  
memory cards, it can be stable.  
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical write-  
protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure  
of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch  
up in the direction of the terminals. To set write protection, move  
the switch down.  
•
•
SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and  
support higher capacity than SD memory cards.  
SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.  
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Handling a memory card  
The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory  
cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!  
•
Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you  
make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of  
your PC.  
The data storage speed of cards may differ, depending on the  
manufacturer and production system.  
•
•
•
Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an  
operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback  
may cause data loss.  
If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory  
card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognise the  
modified file.  
The memory card does not support any data recovery mode.  
Therefore, care should be taken in case the memory card is  
damaged while recording.  
•
•
SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.  
MLC (multi level cell) system: only lower write speed is  
supported.  
For best results, we recommend using a memory card that  
supports a faster write speed.  
Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may  
cause difficulties when storing.  
You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an  
attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low  
speed card, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the  
memory card and displays a warning:  
Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.  
If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the  
resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the  
value you set. ¬page 53  
•
Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If  
the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device,  
using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble  
with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for  
damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons.  
•
•
You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory  
cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or with  
data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data  
on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered.  
The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the  
camcorder uses.  
•
•
•
Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including  
loss caused by any PC virus.  
We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that  
can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.  
After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal  
and is not a malfunction.  
A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new  
data, you have to purchase a new memory card.  
•
•
Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.  
Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals.  
Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.  
•
Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card  
on the label pasting area of the card.  
•
•
Do not use a damaged memory card.  
Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children,  
who might swallow it.  
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•
The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording  
conditions and subject.  
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY  
•
•
The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.  
Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality  
may suffer.  
Recordable time available for video  
•
The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image.  
Accordingly, the recording time may vary.  
Storage media capacity  
Resolution  
•
•
Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.  
The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on  
settings.  
A memory card that is used to store a video can have un-writable  
areas, which may result in reduced recording time and free memory  
space.  
The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The  
maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is  
more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file  
is created automatically.  
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB  
64GB  
1280X720/25p  
720X576/50p (16:9)  
720X576/50p (4:3)  
13  
13  
13  
27  
27  
27  
55  
55  
55  
110  
110  
110  
220  
220  
220  
440  
440  
440  
890  
•
•
890  
890  
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)  
•
•
The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999,  
respectively.  
Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be  
Recordable number of photos  
recorded when you set video resolution to 720X576/50p (4:3).  
Storage media capacity  
Resolution  
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB  
64GB  
1696x954 (16:9)  
1280x720 (16:9)  
1,650 3,290 6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999  
9,999  
2,270 4,550 9,160 9,999 9,999 9,999  
1,520 3,030 6,110 9,999 9,999 9,999  
9,999  
9,999  
1600x1200 (4:3)  
800x600 (4:3)  
2,990 5,970 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999  
9,999  
(Unit: Approximate number of images)  
ⴊ
1GB  
1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be  
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Getting ready to start recording  
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN  
ATTACHING THE STRAP  
Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you  
press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb.  
The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image  
viewing.  
Open the LCD screen with your finger.  
1
If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your  
hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.  
•
The screen opens up to 90°.  
Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.  
2
•
You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to  
90° backwards. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate  
the screen by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to  
the body.  
1
2
Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the  
screen and the camcorder.  
•
When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right  
sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a  
horizontally flipped image.  
•
•
Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.  
To adjust the LCD brightness, see page 76.  
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Select a subject to record.  
0:00:00  
[220Min]  
0005  
1
RECORDING VIDEOS  
•
Adjust the LCD screen to the  
best angle for recording.  
Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 53  
•
Use the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom]  
button to adjust the size of the  
subject. ¬page 40  
•
•
Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
Open the Lens cover by using the [Lens cover open/close]  
switch. ¬page 15  
•
•
Press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.  
Press the [Recording start/stop] button.  
2
3
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
•
The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.  
button. ¬page 26  
To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button  
again.  
This camcorder features two [Recording start/stop] buttons. One  
is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD  
screen. Select the one that works best for you.  
•
•
If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video  
may not be recorded.  
Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of  
normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card  
error.  
•
•
Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.  
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while  
accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage  
media or the data in the storage media.  
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RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME  
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•
•
For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18.  
For approximate recording times, see page 33.  
Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent  
unnecessary battery power consumption.  
For various functions available when you record videos, see pages  
52~66.  
During recording, some button operations are unavailable. ([MODE]  
The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a  
video. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single  
video.  
•
•
•
button, [MENU] button, etc.)  
Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the  
top-front of the camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not  
blocked.  
•
•
Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording  
function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video  
recording.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu  
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being  
recorded. ¬page 76  
•
•
You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a  
message saying recording is disabled due to the lock.  
Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone  
sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing  
microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises  
during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc).  
Press the [Recording start/stop]  
button.  
1
0:01:24  
[220Min]  
0005  
•
The recording (z) indicator  
appears and recording starts.  
•
•
When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is  
automatically adjusted. It can make interference effects on images  
and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places  
correctly. We recommend you to use professional camcorders like a  
infrared camcorder when recording at night.  
An image can be shaken when the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function is  
enabled if the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a place.  
Release the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function when the camcorder is  
mounted on a tripod.  
Stop  
Press the [Recording pause/  
resume ( )] button.  
•
•
Resume  
2
The recording pauses and the indicator ( ) appears.  
To continue the recording, press the [Recording pause/  
resume ( )] button.  
•
•
If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when  
recording is paused, the camcorder will connect to the PC after it  
saves the video it has recorded up to the pause.  
If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause  
mode, the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the  
video it has recorded.  
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TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT  
MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING  
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)  
Understanding My Clip function  
Captured photos are saved on the photo thumbnail view.  
What is My Clip function? You can tag good scenes while recording  
and enjoy the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) from a long video.  
The camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes.  
The My Clip function can work by pressing the [PHOTO] button.  
During a video  
recording  
You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as  
‘My Clip’( ) from a video. ¬page 45  
•
•
The camcorder can tag up to 5 as ‘My Clip’ and capture up to 5  
photos while recording a video.  
The camcorder tags the scene recorded between before 3 seconds  
and after 5 seconds when pressing the [PHOTO] button while  
recording.  
Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.  
While time lapse recording, My Clip function does not operate.  
You can also tag any scenes of a video by pressing the [PHOTO]  
button during a video playback. ¬page 46  
The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during  
video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording  
successfully.  
Press the [Recording start/stop] button.  
1
•
The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.  
Press the [PHOTO] button every  
great moment while recording.  
•
•
•
2
[220Min]  
0005  
•
The camcorder tags the scenes  
as My Clip ( ) and captures  
photos at the same time.  
•
To stop recording, press the  
[Recording start/stop] button again.  
3
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Adjust the subject at the centre of  
the LCD screen.  
2
3
RECORDING PHOTOS  
Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 54  
Fully press the [PHOTO] button.  
•
•
Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
Open the Lens cover by using the [Lens cover open/close]  
switch. ¬page 15  
•
•
The shutter sound is heard  
(when Shutter Sound: On is  
set).  
To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is  
completely saved on the storage media.  
•
•
Press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking  
photos as it may damage the storage media or data.  
•
This camcorder provides one combined video and photo  
recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the  
same mode without having to change it.  
•
The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo  
resolution. ¬page 33  
•
•
•
Audio is not recorded when you take photos.  
For the on-screen display information, see pages 16~18.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu  
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being  
recorded. ¬page 76  
•
•
For various functions available during recording, see pages 52~66.  
Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
Select a subject to record.  
1
•
•
Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for capturing.  
Use the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button to adjust the size of  
the subject. ¬page 40  
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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS  
(SMART AUTO)  
Scene icons  
Meaning  
Appears when recording a night scene.  
Appears when recording with a very bright background.  
Appears when recording indoors.  
User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the  
recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the  
best performance.  
Appears when recording a close-up.  
Appears when recording a landscape.  
Appears when recording a portrait.  
Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night.  
Press the [Recording start/stop] button or [PHOTO] button.  
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3
4
To cancel the SMART AUTO mode, press the [SMART AUTO]  
button again.  
Press the [SMART AUTO] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
1
2
•
The SMART AUTO (  
) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) (  
) icons  
•
The SMART AUTO (  
Anti-Shake(HDIS) (  
) and  
) icons  
disappear from the screen.  
appear on the screen at the same  
time.  
•
•
When there is no detected scene, the icon (  
The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a  
face, depending on the position of the face or brightness.  
) appears.  
Adjust the subject on the LCD  
screen.  
•
Depending on conditions such as lighting, shaking of the camcorder,  
or distance to the subject, the camcorder may detect the image you  
see on the LCD screen as a different scene type each time you apply  
SMART AUTO.  
•
The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape,  
etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.  
The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.  
•
•
•
The Portrait and Night portrait modes can work when the Face  
Detection is set to On only. ¬page 56  
Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation:  
[MENU] button, [Control (OK)] button, etc. Most settings are  
automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode. To set or adjust  
functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode first.  
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ZOOMING IN/OUT  
W: Wide-angle  
T: Telephoto  
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This  
camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x  
Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.  
•
•
Zoom magnification over 65x is done through digital image  
processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is  
possible up to 130x. ¬page 62  
To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between  
the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide-  
angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.  
•
•
Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may  
suffer when you use digital zoom.  
Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away  
may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus:  
Manual. ¬page 58  
To zoom in (T)  
•
We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording  
when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.  
Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.  
If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound  
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [T] (telephoto).  
(Or press the [Control (Up)] button on the LCD screen.)  
•
•
•
The distant subject is gradually magnified.  
of the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button operating.  
•
When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by  
slowly moving the [Zoom (T/W)] lever. Moving the lever quickly  
increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [Zoom  
(T/W)] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.  
To zoom out (W)  
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [W] (wide-angle).  
(Or press the [Control (Down)] button on the LCD screen.)  
•
When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/25p, the Intelli Zoom  
function does not operate.  
•
•
The subject gets smaller and further away.  
The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-  
out.  
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USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON  
Back lighting influences recording when the subject is  
darker than the background:  
When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for  
lighting so that the subject is not too dark.  
•
•
•
•
•
The subject is in front of a window.  
The subject is against a snowy background.  
The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.  
The light sources are too bright.  
The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and  
is placed against a bright background.  
•
The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.  
Press the [Back light (  
between On and Off.  
)] button to toggle the back light mode  
<Backlight off>  
<Backlight on>  
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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE  
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•
•
You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [MODE] button.  
The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.  
The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. However, you can choose the  
video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the [Zoom] lever.  
Understanding how to change the operation modes  
You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures:  
<Going to the standby mode  
after recording a video>  
<Video playback mode>  
[220Min]  
STBY  
Normal  
9999  
0:00:55  
1/10  
Photo  
Move  
Play  
<Going to the standby mode  
after taking a photo>  
<Photo playback mode>  
[220Min]  
9999  
STBY  
Normal  
1/10  
Movie  
Move  
Play  
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Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/  
Right)] button to select the desired  
videos, and then press the [Control  
(OK)] button.  
2
0:00:00/0:00:55  
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS  
You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your  
desired video quickly, and play back directly.  
•
The camcorder plays back the  
video you selected and the  
shortcut menu for playback  
appears for a short time.  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
•
•
Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn  
on the camcorder.  
•
This function works only in the video playback (  
¬page 26  
) mode.  
•
•
The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption  
setting. ¬page 68  
If you play back a video tagged as My Clip, the My Clip (  
)
icon on the LCD screen appears. The colour of the My Clip  
icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My Clip (for  
8 seconds).  
To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the  
[Zoom] lever.  
3
Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video  
playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.  
•
•
The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file's size  
and video resolution.  
Select the video thumbnail view.  
1
Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases:  
Normal  
055  
-
-
A video recorded on another device.  
1/10  
•
You can easily switch between  
video and photo thumbnail view  
using the [Zoom] lever.  
A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder.  
•
The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable  
is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is connected to an  
external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.)  
You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC. ¬pages 80, 85  
For various functions available during playback, see page 44.  
•
The playback time of the  
•
•
selected file and the thumbnail  
showing the video playback will  
appear on the screen.  
Photo  
Move  
My Clip Play  
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Skip playback  
Various playback operations  
•
•
•
During playback, press the [Control (Right)] button to locate the  
start point of the next file. Pressing the [Control (Right)] button  
repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.  
During playback, press the [Control (Left)] button to locate the  
start point of the current file. Pressing the [Control (Left)] button  
repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction.  
[Control (Up/Down/Left/  
Right/OK)] button  
Press the [Control (Left)] button within 3 seconds from the start  
point of the current file to skip back to the previous file.  
To adjust the volume during video playback  
Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button  
to increase or decrease the volume.  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
Playback/Pause/Stop  
•
You can hear the recorded sound  
from the internal speaker.  
The level can be set anywhere  
between 0 and 10.  
Playback and pause alternate  
when you press the [Control (OK)]  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
1
•
button during playback.  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
Use the [Zoom] lever to stop  
playback and return to the  
thumbnail view.  
2
0:00:00/0:00:55  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
Search playback  
100-0001  
During playback, press and hold  
the [Control (Left/Right)] button  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
1
•
•
•
If you close the LCD screen during playback, you may not hear the  
sound from the speaker.  
You can hear the recorded sound only when the playback is at  
normal speed.  
When playing back the My Clip tags, the search playback function  
does not operate.  
for reverse search/forward search.  
Pressing the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to repeatedly increases the  
search speed for each direction.  
2
3
100-0001  
•
•
RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2  
FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2  
x4  
x4  
x8  
x8  
x16  
x16  
ˆ
ˆ
ˆ
ˆ
ˆ
ˆ
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USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION  
PLAYING BACK MY CLIP  
You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from  
a video.  
You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in  
the video is big, the background music will be decreased naturally.  
On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is small, the  
background music will be increased naturally.  
This function works only in the video playback (  
) mode.  
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Select the video thumbnail view.  
1
Normal  
0:00:55  
5/10  
Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/  
2
Right)] button to select the video  
tagged as My Clip ( ), and then  
press the [PHOTO] button.  
Photo  
Move  
My Clip Play  
•
The camcorder plays back the  
tagged scenes sequentially.  
Select the desired video to play back and then press the [SMART  
BGM] button.  
0:00:00/0:00:55  
•
To cancel, press the [SMART BGM] button again.  
To stop playback and return to the  
thumbnail view, use the [Zoom]  
lever.  
3
You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option.  
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Thumbnail View  
100-0005  
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Aim the camcorder at the scene  
you want and then press the  
[PHOTO] button.  
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4
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT  
MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO  
•
You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes  
tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) and you can capture photos.  
The camcorder tags the scenes  
as My Clip ( ) and captures  
photos at the same time.  
To stop playback and return to the  
thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.  
•
During a video playback, the camcorder can tag up to 20 as ‘My  
Clip’ from a video and capture photos until the available remaining  
capacity of the storage media.  
•
•
Photos are captured in the same resolution of the video recording.  
If you press the [PHOTO] button while extracting and playing back  
the scenes tagged as My Clip, the camcorder switches to STBY  
mode.  
Select the video thumbnail view.  
1
Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/  
2
0:00:00/0:00:55  
Right)] button to select the desired  
videos, and then press the [Control  
(OK)] button.  
•
The camcorder plays back the  
video you selected and the  
shortcut menu for playback  
appears for a short time.  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
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Use the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button to select the  
desired photos, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
2
3
1/10  
VIEWING PHOTOS  
You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions.  
•
The camcorder displays the  
•
•
Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn  
on the camcorder.  
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
photo you selected in full screen  
view and the shortcut menu for  
playback appears for a short time.  
•
This function works only in the photo playback (  
¬page 26  
) mode.  
•
To view the previous/next photo, press the [Control (Left/  
Right)] button.  
To return to the thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.  
Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo  
playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.  
•
•
Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the  
selected photo file.  
Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally;  
-
-
The photo has been recorded on another device.  
The photo is in a file format not supported by this camcorder (a  
format that does not conform to DCF standards).  
Select the photo thumbnail view.  
1
Normal  
1/10  
•
You can easily switch between  
video and photo thumbnail view  
using the [Zoom] lever.  
Movie  
Move  
Play  
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Press the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button to view the area  
you want on the magnified photo.  
3
4
x1.5  
1/10  
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK  
You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function.  
To cancel, use the [Zoom] lever.  
Exit  
100-0001  
•
•
Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot  
be magnified.  
While you are using the playback zoom, you cannot select other  
images.  
Select the photo you want to  
magnify. ¬page 47  
1
1/10  
Adjust the magnification with the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
2
Thumbnail View  
100-0001  
•
The screen is framed and the  
image is magnified starting from  
the centre of the image.  
•
You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0.  
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Using the menu items  
Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to select the desired  
submenu item, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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4
HANDLING MENUS  
The instructions below are examples of how to access and use  
menu items using the [MENU] button. When you access and use  
other menu items, use these examples as guides.  
When you finish making settings, press the [MENU button to  
]
exit.  
Press the [MODE] button to select the recording (  
¬page 26  
) mode.  
•
•
•
While you are using certain menu items, some other menu items  
cannot be used at the same time or may be greyed out. For more  
information, see ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 100.  
For easy understanding, the menu setting procedures in the example  
above are explained using the simplest methods. Menu setting  
methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose.  
You can also access the shortcut menu using the [Control (OK)]  
button. ¬page 27  
Press the [MENU] button.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
•
The menu screen appears.  
Video Resolution  
1280X720/25p  
Press the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select Video Resolution.  
720X576/50p(16:9)  
720X576/50p(4:3)  
Exit  
•
The Video Resolution function is  
used here as an example.  
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MENU ITEMS  
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The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode.  
For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.  
Recording menu items  
Playback menu items  
M
: Accessible  
ꢀ
: Not accessible  
Video  
playback  
mode  
Photo  
playback  
mode  
Items  
iSCENE  
Default value  
Page  
52  
53  
54  
54  
56  
57  
58  
58  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
66  
74  
Items  
Default value Page  
Auto  
(
)
(
)
Video Resolution  
Photo Resolution  
White Balance  
Face Detection  
EV  
1280X720/25p  
Thumbnail View  
Option  
(Thumbnail view  
1696x954 (16:9)  
M
M
Normal  
67  
Auto  
only)  
Off  
PlayOption  
M
M
ꢀ
ꢀ
Play All  
68  
68  
-
Smart BGM Option  
(Single view only)  
The Flea Waltz  
C.Nite  
-
Focus  
Auto  
Delete  
Delete My Clip  
Protect  
M
M
M
ꢀ
M
M
M
ꢀ
M
M
M
M
-
-
-
-
-
-
70  
71  
72  
73  
73  
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Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
Digital Special Effect  
Zoom Type  
Cont. Shot  
Off  
Off  
Optical Zoom  
Off  
Off  
Off  
-
Slide Show  
File Info  
Time Lapse REC  
Guideline  
Settings  
Settings  
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Using the menu items  
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ꢀ
: Accessible  
: Not accessible  
Setting menu items  
Recording  
Playback mode (Thumbnail view)  
Playback mode (Single view)  
Items  
Default values  
Page  
(
)
Video  
M
Photo  
M
Video  
M
Photo  
M
mode  
M
Storage Info  
File No.  
-
Series  
-
74  
74  
75  
75  
76  
M
M
M
M
M
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Off  
M
M
M
M
M
Normal  
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
On  
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Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
M
M
M
M
On  
On  
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77  
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
5 Min  
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Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
M
M
M
M
On  
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79  
79  
79  
M
M
M
M
-
Default Set  
Language  
M
M
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-
M
M
M
M
English  
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•
•
•
Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice.  
There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. These items are greyed out. You cannot select the grey menu items.  
In general, functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods, while their detailed options may be different.  
Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery.  
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iSCENE  
Submenu Items  
This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and  
aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum  
recording.  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
Use this setting for regular recording  
conditions. The camcorder automatically  
adjusts the aperture value and shutter  
speed for optimum recording.  
Auto  
-
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
For recording rapidly moving subjects.  
Example: When recording sports.  
For recording a portrait image. Use this  
setting to capture natural skin tones.  
For recording subjects under strong light.  
For example, under stage spotlights in  
theaters.  
Use where sunlight or the reflection of light  
is intense. Example: a beach or snow field.  
Sports  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
iSCENE.  
1
2
STBY  
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Portrait  
iSCENE  
Auto  
Spotlight  
Sports  
Portrait  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Beach & Snow  
For recording objects close-up in high  
colour saturation.  
Food  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
Waterfall  
For recording a waterfall or fountain.  
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You can also set iSCENE with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27  
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•
•
•
50p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at  
50 frames per second.  
25p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at  
25a frames per second.  
Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an  
encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to  
the image being recorded.  
Video Resolution  
You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded.  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
•
•
High resolution images occupy more memory space than low  
resolution images. If you select the higher resolution, there is less  
space to record videos in the memory.  
The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be  
recorded. ¬page 33  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Video Resolution.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
2
Video Resolution  
1280X720/25p  
720X576/50p(16:9)  
720X576/50p(4:3)  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
1280x720/25p  
Records in 1280x720 (25p) resolution.  
720x576/50p  
(16:9)  
Records in 720x576 (50p) resolution  
with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Records in 720x576 (50p) resolution  
with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
720x576/50p(4:3)  
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Photo Resolution  
White Balance  
You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.  
Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that  
matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight,  
Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments  
automatically. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically  
adjusts the colour of the subject so the colours in your recording  
look natural.  
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Photo Resolution.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Photo Resolution  
1696X954(16:9)  
1280X720(16:9)  
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
White Balance.  
1
2
Exit  
White Balance  
Auto  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
1696x954(16:9)  
1280x720(16:9)  
1600x1200(4:3)  
800x600(4:3)  
Record in 1696x954 resolution.  
Record in 1280x720 resolution.  
Record in 1600x1200 resolution.  
Record in 800x600 resolution.  
Understanding White Balance  
The White Balance (WB) process removes unrealistic colour casts  
so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other  
colours look natural. Proper white balance has to take into account  
the ‘colour temperature’ of a light source, which refers to the relative  
warmth or coolness of white light.  
•
Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those  
devices do not support high resolution.  
•
•
For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality.  
The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you  
select. ¬page 33  
High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images.  
If you select a higher resolution for your photos, you will have less space to store  
photos in the memory.  
•
•
Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be recorded when you  
set video resolution to 720X576/50p (4:3).  
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To set the white balance manually  
Submenu items  
Select Custom WB.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
1
2
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
•
The indicator (  
) and message  
Set White Balance  
Set White Balance appear.  
To let the camcorder adjust the white  
balance automatically according to  
the lighting conditions.  
Auto  
-
Frame a white object such as a  
piece of paper so as to fill the  
screen. Use an object that is not  
transparent.  
Exit  
OK  
For recording in clear, outdoor  
lighting.  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
White thick paper  
•
If the object filling the screen is  
not focused, correct the focus  
using Focus: Manual.  
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For recording in the shade or cloudy  
weather.  
For recording under white fluorescent  
lights.  
Fluorescent  
Tungsten  
Press the [Control (OK)] button.  
3
4
For recording under halogen lamps  
and incandescent lights.  
•
The camcorder applies the  
stored white balance the next time you record.  
Lets you manually adjust the white  
balance to match the light source or  
situation.  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
Custom WB  
•
A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions  
indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour  
temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject's  
tint will differ, affecting the subject's white balance. Use this function  
to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result.  
•
When you set white balance manually, the object you frame must  
be white. Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate  
setting value.  
•
•
The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.  
During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better  
results.  
•
•
Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting.  
Reset the white balance if light conditions change.  
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Face Detection  
Examples of the Face detection mode  
Face Detection detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts  
focus, colour, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording  
conditions so that they are optimised for the face detected.  
When you set Face detection to On, the face detection frame  
appears around faces as shown in the figure below.  
The camcorder can detect up to three faces.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Face Detection.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
2
Face Detection  
Off  
On  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
•
•
The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame (  
are not recorded.  
Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording  
conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear on a  
'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this  
occurs, turn off the Face Detection function.  
)
Exit  
To exit the menu, press the [MENU] button.  
3
•
•
The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person's  
face or if the illumination is too low. You must be facing subjects  
‘head-on’ and have enough illumination.  
You can also set the face detection with the shortcut menu.  
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Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Off  
Use  
To disable the function.  
-
To detect faces automatically and set the optimal  
recording values.  
On  
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EV (Exposure Value)  
Understanding EV (Exposure Value)  
The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.  
You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference.  
Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the  
photographic media (Image sensor) during the process of taking  
photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure.  
For example, + 0.3 lets in more light than -0.3.  
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
EV.  
1
EV  
Adjust  
Press the [Control (OK)] button.  
Darker (-)  
Brighter (+)  
2
3
Exit  
0.0  
Press the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to adjust the exposure while  
viewing the image on the LCD  
screen.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
You can also set EV with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27  
EV  
0.0  
•
EV values ( ): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3,  
-1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6,  
+1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0  
Confirm your selection by pressing the [Control (OK)] button.  
4
•
The camcorder will apply the exposure value setting and the  
indicator ( ) and setting value appear.  
To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select 0 in  
Step 3.  
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C.Nite  
Focus  
You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving  
object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising  
colours.  
When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic.  
You can also set the focus manually.  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Focus.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
C.Nite.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
2
Focus  
C.Nite  
Auto  
Off  
On  
Manual  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
Submenu Items  
Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Off  
Use  
Items  
Auto  
Use  
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic  
focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on  
the creative side of your recording.  
To disable the function.  
-
-
To record a brighter image by extending the  
low shutter speed range to 1/50 or 1/25.  
On  
To focus manually. Manual focusing may be  
necessary under certain conditions that make  
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.  
Manual  
•
•
When you use C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect.  
In addition, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on  
the screen. This is not a defect.  
When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/25p, the C.Nite function  
does not operate.  
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Adjusting the focus manually  
Examples of the Manual focus mode  
This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to  
infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending  
on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus  
mode.  
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•
•
When the subject is dark.  
When the background is too bright.  
When you view the subject through a window that is stained or  
wet.  
When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.  
When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.  
Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.  
When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.  
When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the  
frame.  
•
•
•
•
•
Press the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button to select Manual.  
1
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
•
The manual focus adjustment  
indicator appears.  
Manual  
Press the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select the desired  
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
2
•
•
You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27  
Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto  
focusing focuses on the centre area automatically.  
The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom  
function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after  
the zoom ratio has been changed.  
When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom, manual focusing will not  
focus with accuracy. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital  
Zoom is turned off. ¬page 62  
•
•
•
The manual focus setting will be applied and the (  
indicator appears.  
)
Focusing on a nearer or farther subject  
To focus on a nearer subject, press the [Control (Left)] button.  
To focus on a further subject, press the [Control (Right)] button.  
•
The nearer or further icon (  
/
) appears between the  
indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.  
The adjusted value is applied right after you press the [Control  
(Left/Right)] button to adjust the focus.  
•
<Nearer subject>  
<Further subject>  
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Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases  
Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable  
images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder.  
•
•
•
When recording while using the zoom extensively.  
When recording a close up picture of a small object.  
When recording while walking, or in a moving car.  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Anti-Shake(HDIS).  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
Off  
On  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
•
•
•
•
The camcorder automatically activates the Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
function in the Smart Auto mode.  
Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti-  
Shake(HDIS) is On. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands.  
When this function is On, the actual movement of the subject and  
the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.  
When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while  
this function is On, after-images may stand out. In this case,  
we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning Anti-  
Shake(HDIS) to Off.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
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Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Off  
Use  
To disable the function.  
-
To enable the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to  
compensate for shaking movements.  
On  
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Digital Special Effect  
Examples of 7 digital effect options  
Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a  
creative look.  
Off  
Disables the function.  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Blk&Wht (  
)
This mode changes the image into black and  
white.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Digital Special Effect.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Sepia (  
)
Digital Special Effect  
This mode gives images a reddish brown  
pigment.  
Off  
Blk&Wht  
Sepia  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Negative (  
)
Exit  
This mode reverses the colours and the  
brightness and creates a negative look.  
Dazzle (  
)
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
This mode creates a brighter image by increasing  
colour saturation.  
3
Noir (  
)
This mode creates a stronger image by  
increasing contrast.  
Western (  
)
This mode creates a faded and old film vintage  
look.  
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Zoom Type  
Digital zoom range  
The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and  
digital zoom.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
9999  
Select the recording (  
button. ¬page 26  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Zoom Type.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming  
zone appears when you move the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button.  
Zoom Type  
Optical Zoom  
Intelli Zoom  
Digital Zoom  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
•
•
With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the  
intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may  
deteriorate. The image quality may deteriorate depending on how  
much you zoom in on the subject.  
The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the  
video.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
Optical Zoom  
To use optical zoom, up to 52X.  
•
The camcorder zooms the full width of the  
image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range  
without any deterioration in image quality.  
Intelli-zoom is available up to 65X.  
When this option is selected, the camcorder will  
automatically switch to the digital zoom if you  
zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom  
range.  
Intelli Zoom  
Digital Zoom  
•
•
•
Digital zoom is available up to 130X.  
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Cont. Shot  
Submenu Items  
The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in  
rapid succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when  
recording moving subjects.  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
Off  
On  
To record only one photo image.  
-
While you are pressing the [PHOTO] button,  
the camcorder can take up to 30 photos  
continuously.  
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Cont. Shot.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
•
•
The number of recordable photos depends on the photo’s resolution  
and the memory space.  
If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the  
recording stops and an error message appears.  
Cont. Shot  
Off  
On  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
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Move to the next setting (Hr) by pressing the [Control (Left/  
Right)] button, and then set the desired total recording time in  
the same way.  
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Time Lapse REC  
Using the Time Lapse feature, you can programme your camcorder  
to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a  
set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The  
Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming  
flowers and similar subjects.  
Press the [Control (OK)] button to finish the setting, and then  
press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
5
6
After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the [Recording  
start/stop] button.  
•
•
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
button. ¬page 26  
•
•
The Time Lapse REC starts.  
Depending on the selected total recording time and recording  
interval, image frames are captured by each scene.  
To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you must set the  
recording interval between frames (Interval) using the menu.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Time Lapse REC.  
1
2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Submenu items  
Time Lapse REC  
Off  
On  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
: 1 Sec  
24 Hr  
Press the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button to select On, then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Off  
To disable the function.  
-
Exit  
•
Interval (Sec): To set the time interval between  
image captures.  
STBY  
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•
The recording interval and total  
recording time items appear.  
1 p 3 p 5 p 10 p 15 p 30 (Seconds)  
REC Limit (Hr): To set the total time of  
recording.  
On  
•
Time Lapse REC  
Off  
On  
1
24  
Hr  
Sec /  
= 57 Min 36 Sec  
Set the desired recording interval  
(Sec) with [Control (Up/Down)]  
button.  
3
24 p 48 p 72 p (Hours)  
∞
Exit  
Move  
OK  
During Time Lapse recording, the C.Nite function does not work.  
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Example of Time Lapse Recording  
The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at  
a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a  
time-lapse video.  
Total time for recording  
Recording interval  
For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in  
the following situations:  
Timeline  
-
-
-
Blooming flowers  
A bird building a nest  
Clouds rolling by in the sky  
Time for recording on the  
storage media (a video of the  
Time Lapse Recording)  
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100-0001  
100-0001  
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Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished. To start another Time Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1 to 6 on the previous page.  
According to the video resolution, 50 or 25 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save  
is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording. For example, if you set the interval to 30 Sec, you need to set the  
recording time for the Time Lapse Recording to at least 25 or 13 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (50 or 25 images).  
Press the [Recording start/stop] button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.  
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Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.  
The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video  
file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.  
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If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording, the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a  
warning message, then turns off automatically.  
If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording, the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory  
available.  
We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery.  
When a time lapse recording starts, the message of Time Lapse Recording will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode.  
This is normal operation. Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder.  
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Advanced recording  
Guideline  
Submenu Items  
This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a  
balanced image composition on the screen.  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
To cancel the guideline function.  
Off  
-
Select the recording (  
) mode by pressing the [MODE]  
Cross  
Use when focusing a subject in the centre.  
button. ¬page 26  
Use when recording a subject in a  
horizontal or vertical composition or  
shooting with the tele macro function.  
Positioning subjects within the Safety  
Zone rectangle ensures they will be  
recorded.  
Grid  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Guideline.  
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2
STBY  
[220Min]  
Guideline  
Off  
Safety Zone  
Cross  
Grid  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
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Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a  
balanced composition.  
Guidelines are not recorded.  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
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Advanced playback  
Thumbnail View Option  
Normal  
Date  
The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded  
videos or photos by different display options.  
Normal  
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Date  
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1/10  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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Date  
Photo  
Move  
Play  
Photo  
Play  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Thumbnail View Option.  
1
2
Normal  
This function is available in the thumbnail view only.  
Thumbnail View Option  
Normal  
Date  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Exit  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
To display the thumbnails of files in the order in which  
the files were recorded.  
To sort the thumbnails of recorded files by the date  
when the files were recorded.  
Normal  
Date  
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Advanced playback  
PlayOption  
Smart BGM Option  
You can set a specific playback style according to your preference.  
You can play back a video with background music by selecting the  
desired background.  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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This function is available in the video single view only.  
) mode.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
PlayOption.  
1
2
Normal  
Press [MENU] button p [Control  
(Left/Right)] button p  
Smart BGM Option.  
1
2
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PlayOption  
Play All  
Smart BGM Option  
The Flea Waltz  
Canon in D  
Play One  
Repeat All  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
A
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Cello Suite No.1  
Exit  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
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Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
3
•
To play back the selected background music with a video,  
press the [SMART BGM] button when the video plays back.  
To stop the background music, press the [SMART BGM]  
button again.  
Submenu Items  
Submenu Items  
On-screen  
display  
Items  
Use  
Items  
Use  
To play back The Flea Waltz.  
To play back Canon in D.  
To play back Cello Suite No.1.  
To play back Nocturne.  
To play back from the selected video to the  
last video.  
Play All  
Play One  
Repeat All  
The Flea Waltz  
Canon in D  
Cello Suite No.1  
Nocturne  
To play back the selected video only once.  
A
To play back all videos repeatedly.  
Repeat One  
To play back the selected video repeatedly.  
To play back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne  
randomly.  
Random  
When you change a background music by pressing the [MENU] button  
while the video is playing back, the video will be paused. Press the [Control  
(OK)] button to play back the paused video again with the changed  
background music.  
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Advanced playback  
To delete the external songs in the memory card  
Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II)  
You can delete the external songs from  
Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen  
or from the BGM folder in the memory  
card.  
You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card,  
as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder.  
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Insert a memory card.  
Prepare external songs for background music.  
To set external songs as background music  
You should convert your songs to a compatible format using the  
Intelli-studio programme built in your camcorder to be recognised  
by the camcorder.  
In the case of the camcorder sold in Europe, you should save  
external songs as follows.  
Follows steps 1~3 as the figure on the left.  
Change the external song’s name  
1
2
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the  
Intelli-studio programme. ¬ page 85  
Click Tool on the Intelli-studio  
screen ꢀ Sending song for  
Smart BGM.  
€ select a location to save it €  
click Convert € Yes.  
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The BGM folder is  
automatically created in  
the selected location,  
and then the external song is  
converted to the m4a file and  
saved in the BGM folder.  
3
4
Click Browse on the Smart BGM  
screen to select the desired song.  
3
4
Connect a memory card to your PC €  
Change the song’s name to be  
recognised by the camcorder, and  
then click Send ꢀ Yes.  
copy the BGM folder (including converted external songs)  
from the PC to the memory card € disconnect the memory  
card from the PC, and then insert it to the camcorder.  
•
The song is converted to the  
m4a file and transferred into the  
memory card in the camcorder.  
On the Smart BGM Option menu in video playback mode,  
select an external song as background music.  
To delete the external songs in the memory card  
5
6
When the transferring finishes, click  
OK.  
1
Eject the memory card from the camcorder, and then connect  
it to your PC.  
Delete the desired external songs from the BGM folder.  
•
You can save up to 5 converted  
songs into the memory card in the  
camcorder.  
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Smart BGM Option  
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The camcorder can recognise the external songs converted by the Intelli-  
studio programme only.  
The file formats of external songs to be converted by the Intelli-studio  
programme are mp3 and m4a formats.  
External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card.  
If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory  
The song saved into the memory  
card appears on the Smart BGM  
Option menu in video playback  
mode. ¬ page 68  
Nocturne  
NewBGM1  
Random  
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Advanced playback  
If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the  
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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Delete  
You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
Select Files  
To delete the selected videos or photos.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Delete.  
Normal  
1
2
3
To delete all videos or photos, except for the  
protected files.  
Delete  
All Files  
Select Files  
All Files  
Select an option by pressing the  
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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•
Deleted images cannot be recovered.  
Do not remove the power adaptor or memory card while deleting  
files, otherwise the storage media may be damaged.  
Exit  
If you selected Select Files, image  
thumbnails will appear.  
Delete  
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You can also delete your recordings in the single view.  
To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate image  
protection. ¬page 72  
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Use the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button to move to  
the photo or video you want to  
delete.  
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Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete a protected image,  
cancel the protect function first. ¬page 72  
If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you  
cannot delete.  
You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at  
once. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be  
erased. ¬page 79  
Delete  
Move  
Cancel  
ⓑ
Press the [Control (OK)] button  
(
)
to mark images for deletion. The garbage can icon  
appears on the photo or video.  
ⓒ
ⓓ
ⓔ
Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to  
ⓐ
ⓑ
•
The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is  
insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid  
power-loss while deleting.  
delete.  
Press the [MENU] button to delete the photos and videos  
you selected.  
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.  
Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then  
press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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Advanced playback  
If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the  
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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Delete My Clip  
You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’.  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
To delete the My Clip tags from the selected  
videos.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Delete My Clip.  
Normal  
1
2
3
Select Files  
Delete My Clip  
Select Files  
All Files  
All Files  
To delete the My Clip tags from all videos.  
Select an option by pressing the  
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered.  
Exit  
You can also delete the My Clip tags from the videos in the single view.  
If you selected Select Files, image  
thumbnails will appear.  
Delete My Clip  
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Use the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button to move to  
the video tagged as My Clip  
Delete  
Move  
Cancel  
(
)
.
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ
ⓔ
Press the [Control (OK)] button.  
(
)
The garbage can icon  
appears on the video.  
Repeat Steps and for each video tagged as My Clip  
ⓐ
ⓑ
(
)
.
Press the [MENU] button to delete all tags from the videos  
you selected.  
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.  
Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then  
press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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Advanced playback  
If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the  
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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5
Protect  
You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental  
deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the  
protection or format the memory.  
If you selected All Off, the message corresponding to the  
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]  
button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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•
Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
Submenu Items  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Protect.  
Normal  
1
2
Items  
Use  
Protect  
To protect the selected videos or photos from  
deletion.  
Select Files  
All On  
Select Files  
All Off  
Select an option by pressing the  
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
All On  
All Off  
To protect all videos or photos.  
Exit  
To cancel the protection for all videos or photos.  
Protect  
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If you selected Select Files, image  
thumbnails will appear.  
3
•
•
You can also protect you recordings in the single view.  
If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you  
cannot set image protection. ¬page 31  
1/10  
ⓐ
Use the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button to move to  
the photo or video you want to  
protect.  
Protect  
Move  
Cancel  
ⓑ
Press the [Control (OK)] button  
(
)
to mark images for protection. The key icon  
on the photo or video.  
appears  
ⓒ
ⓓ
ⓔ
Repeat Steps and for each photo or video you want to  
ⓐ
ⓑ
protect.  
Press the [MENU] button to protect the photos and videos  
you selected.  
The message corresponding to the selected option appears.  
Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then  
press the [Control (OK)] button.  
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Advanced playback  
Slide Show  
File Info  
You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.  
You can see the image information for all images.  
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Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
Press the [MODE] button to select the playback (  
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) mode.  
Normal  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Slide Show.  
Normal  
1
2
File Info  
File Info p [Control (OK)] button.  
Select Files  
Slide Show  
Start  
•
The file selection screen  
appears.  
:
:
1Sec  
On  
Interval  
Music  
Select an option by pressing the  
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
Exit  
Exit  
Select the desired video or photo  
by pressing the [Control (Up/  
Down/Left/Right)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
2
File Info  
1/10  
100VIDEO  
HDV_0001.MP4  
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1:23:45  
Date  
:
:
:
:
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Duration  
Size  
3
22.6 MB  
Resolution  
1280X720/25p  
•
The following information for the  
selected file appears:  
Exit  
OK  
100-0001  
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-
-
-
Date  
Submenu Items  
Duration (Video only)  
Size  
Resolution  
Items  
Use  
To start a slide show from the current image.  
-
-
The indicator (  
To stop the slide show, press the [Control (OK)] button  
again.  
) appears.  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
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Start  
-
To return to the thumbnail view, move the [Zoom] lever.  
Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select.  
You can choose 1sec or 3sec.  
You can turn the internal background music on or off. This  
camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the  
boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show  
starts, the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode.  
Interval  
Music  
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Other settings  
Storage Info  
File No.  
Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media.  
The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order  
they were recorded.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button  
p Settings p [Control (Up/  
Down)] button p Storage Info p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
1
Storage Info  
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button  
p Settings p [Control (Up/  
Down)] button p File No. p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Storage  
Used  
:
:
:
Card  
190MB  
14.6GB  
Settings  
Free  
Storage Info  
File No.  
:
Exit  
Move  
Back  
•
Press the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button to move the screen up  
or down and view additional  
information.  
Date/Time Set  
Exit  
2
3
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
•
You can check the used  
Settings  
memory, available memory, and  
the available recordable time for  
each recording resolution.  
Storage Info  
File No.  
Series  
Reset  
Date/Time Set  
To exit the menu, press the  
[MENU] button.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.  
2
Submenu Items  
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•
If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will  
be dimmed on the menu.  
The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the  
LCD screen as the camcorder’s system files occupy a part of the  
capacity.  
Items  
Use  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a  
different memory card, formatted the card, or deleted all files.  
The file number is reset only when a new folder is created.  
Series  
Reset  
Resets the file number to 0001.  
When you set File No. to Series, each file is assigned a different number  
to avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage  
your files on a computer.  
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Other settings  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
You can set whether or not the date and/or time appear on the LCD  
screen.  
By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a  
recording during playback.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
1
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Date/Time Display p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Date/Time Set p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Settings  
Settings  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
:
:
1O2FF  
:
12  
OFF  
:
Exit  
Exit  
Select the date or time information,  
and change the setting values by  
pressing the [Control (Up/Down/  
Left/Right)] button.  
2
3
2
3
Select the desired submenu and  
menu item with the [Control  
(Up/Down)] button, and then  
press [Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Date/Time Set  
Day Month  
Settings  
Year  
Hr Min  
00 00  
Off  
12  
OFF  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
Date  
Time  
01  
JAN  
2012  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Make sure the clock is correctly set,  
and then press the [Control (OK)]  
button.  
Exit  
Cancel  
Move  
OK  
•
The date/time appears on the  
LCD screen according to the selected option.  
Submenu Items  
The year can be set up to 2037.  
Items  
Use  
On-screen display  
Not to display the current date/  
time.  
Off  
-
Date  
Time  
To display the current date.  
To display the current time.  
01/JAN/2012  
00:00  
To display the current date and  
time.  
01/JAN/2012  
00:00  
Date & Time  
When the internal battery is depleted, the date/time will read 01/  
JAN/2012 00:00.  
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Other settings  
LCD Brightness  
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.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for  
ambient lighting conditions.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p LCD Brightness p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
1
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Auto LCD Off p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Settings  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
Settings  
:
:
12  
OFF  
LCD  
:
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
:
:
Exit  
Select the desired submenu and  
menu item with the [Control  
(Up/Down)] button, and then press  
[Control (OK)] button.  
2
3
Exit  
STBY  
[220Min]  
2
3
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Settings  
Date/Time Set  
Date/Time Display  
LCD Brightness  
Normal  
Bright  
Settings  
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
LCD  
LCD  
Off  
On  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Exit  
Submenu Items  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
Items  
Use  
Normal  
Bright  
Standard brightness.  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
Off  
To disable the function.  
When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY  
mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the  
power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen.  
On  
•
If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
•
•
Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.  
A brighter LCD screen consumes more power.  
•
•
When the 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 case:  
- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.  
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Other settings  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you  
press the [PHOTO] button on or off.  
When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you  
press a button.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Beep Sound p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Shutter Sound p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Settings  
Settings  
LCD  
:
LCD  
:
:
:
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
:
:
Exit  
Exit  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
2
3
2
3
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Settings  
Settings  
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Exit  
Exit  
Submenu Items  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
To turn the shutter sound off.  
Items  
Use  
Off  
Off  
On  
Disables the function.  
To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button.  
To turn the shutter sound on. It will sound when you press the  
[PHOTO] button.  
On  
The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following cases:  
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During recording and playback  
Pause while recording  
When the camcorder has a cable connection. (AV cable, micro HDMI  
cable, etc.)  
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Other settings  
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in PC software  
easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your  
PC. Using the software, you can download stored video and photo  
images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. You can also edit  
video and photo files using the PC software.  
You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5  
minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary  
power consumption.  
Press the [MENU] button p  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Auto Power Off p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Settings  
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p PC Software p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
:
:
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
Settings  
:
:
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
Exit  
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
2
3
STBY  
[220Min]  
Exit  
2
3
Select the desired submenu item  
with the [Control (Up/Down)]  
button, and then press the  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Settings  
STBY  
[220Min]  
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
Off  
5 Min  
Settings  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
Off  
On  
Exit  
Press the [MENU] button to exit  
the menu.  
Exit  
Submenu Items  
Submenu Items  
Items  
Use  
Off  
To disable the function.  
Items  
Use  
The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without  
performing an operation.  
5 Min  
Off  
To disable the function.  
To launch the built-in editing software when you connect the  
camcorder to a PC with a USB cable.  
On  
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•
Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations:  
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-
If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.  
While the following functions are in operation; Delete: All Files,  
Protect: All On.  
PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.  
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While recording, playing back (except pause), or playing back a  
photo slide show.  
To operate the camcorder again, press the [Power ( )] button.  
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Other settings  
Format  
Default Set  
You can restore all menu settings to their defaults.  
Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or  
to correct problems on the storage media.  
STBY  
[220Min]  
1
Press the [MENU] button p  
[Control (Left/Right)] button  
p Settings p [Control (Up/  
Down)] button p Default Set p  
[Control (OK)] button.  
Settings  
Format  
Insert a memory card. ¬page 30  
Default Set  
Language  
Press the [MENU] button p  
1
STBY  
[220Min]  
Exit  
[Control (Left/Right)] button p  
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]  
button p Format p [Control (OK)]  
button.  
Settings  
2
Select Yes if you want all the  
settings return to the defaults.  
:
:
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
Format  
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•
•
Do not turn off the power while using this function.  
Exit  
After resetting the camcorder, reset the Date/Time Set. ¬page 25  
The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the  
storage media.  
Select Yes by pressing the  
[Control(Left/Right)] button, and  
then press the [Control (OK)] button.  
2
•
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation  
(such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to  
use the provided power adaptor, as the recording media may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.  
If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.  
Language  
You can select a desired language to display the menu and  
messages in. ¬page 29  
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•
•
Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.  
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.  
Format the memory card in the following cases:  
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Before using a new memory card  
If the memory card was formatted on other devices  
If the memory card was used to record on other devices  
If the camcorder cannot read the memory card  
•
•
•
A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be  
formatted.  
If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will  
be dimmed in the menu.  
You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient. We  
recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid loss of power while  
formatting.  
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Connecting to a TV  
Using a micro HDMI cable  
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV  
WITH HDMI  
Turn on the camcorder.  
1
You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD  
resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder  
supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.  
•
If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may  
fail to recognise the connected TV.  
Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro HDMI cable.  
2
3
Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve  
attached the camcorder to.  
HDTV  
•
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the  
TV’s input or source.  
Start to play back images. ¬page 42  
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Understanding the HDMI  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact  
audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital  
data.  
Camcorder  
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You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this  
camcorder.  
Signal flow  
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•
The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.  
Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this  
camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are  
not version 1.3, the screen display may not work.  
Micro HDMI cable  
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Connecting to a TV  
CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV  
Stereo Type  
Mono Type  
You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular  
TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the  
composite output for standard definition video transfer.  
Yellow  
White  
Yellow  
Red  
TV  
White  
•
•
When you connect the camcorder to a TV, the LCD screen of the  
camcorder turns off automatically.  
Make sure you’ve connected the camcorder to the correct input  
jacks. The TV screen may not display the right image information if  
connected incorrectly.  
Camcorder  
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•
•
Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.  
We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source.  
When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the  
colour of the cables to the colour of the corresponding jacks.  
Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs,  
connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the green jack of  
the TV.  
If your TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug  
of the Audio/Video cable to the video jack, the white plug to the  
audio jack, and leave the red plug unconnected.  
When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio/Video  
cable, images recorded in high definition image quality (1280x720/  
25p) play back in standard definition image quality.  
When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind  
of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order  
of priority: HDMI ꢀ Audio/Video (composite) output  
Signal flow  
•
•
•
•
Audio/Video cable  
Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite  
output  
Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.  
1
•
Turn on the camcorder, and then connect an Audio/  
Video cable. If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the  
camcorder may fail to recognise the connected TV.  
Set the TV’s input or source selector to the input you’ve  
attached the camcorder to.  
2
3
•
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the  
TV input.  
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Connecting to a TV  
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN  
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio  
Appearance on Wide  
Recording ratio  
Appearance on 4:3 TV  
Screen (16:9) TV  
Images recorded in  
a 16:9 ratio  
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Images recorded in  
a 4:3 ratio  
Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the  
video may include the noise.  
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Dubbing videos  
Insert the storage media in the recording device.  
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2
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD  
RECORDERS  
Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.  
You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording  
devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.  
Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
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•
•
Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analogue  
data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/  
Video cable.  
Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to  
a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.  
•
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording  
device for details.  
When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your  
camcorder.  
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•
•
Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using  
the Audio/Video cable in SD (standard definition) image quality,  
regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD).  
To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use  
the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to  
your computer. ¬page 85  
VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders  
Camcorder  
•
•
Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the image  
quality may deteriorate.  
To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. ¬page 75  
CRD  
Signal flow  
Audio/Video cable  
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Using with a windows computer  
System Requirements  
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS  
COMPUTER  
Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli-  
studio:  
You can perform the following functions by connecting your  
camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using  
the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder.  
Items  
System Requirements  
OS  
Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7  
Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended  
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is  
recommended  
(Notebook: Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-  
Core 2.6GHz or higher is recommended)  
Main Functions  
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•
Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions  
CPU  
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-
-
Playing back recorded videos or photos.  
Editing recorded videos or photos.  
Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube,  
Flickr or Facebook, etc.  
RAM  
1GB or higher is recommended  
NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher,  
ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher  
You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on  
the storage media into your computer.  
Video Card  
Display  
1024 x 768, 16-bit colour or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit  
colour recommended)  
USB  
USB 2.0  
Direct X  
DirectX 9.0c or higher  
Recommended  
Memory Card  
6MB/s (Class 6) or above  
•
System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even  
on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not  
operate optimally.  
•
•
•
•
On a slower than recommended computer, video playback may skip  
frames or operate unexpectedly.  
If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install  
DirectX 9.0c or higher.  
We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before  
playing back or editing the videos.  
To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires faster and better  
components than a desktop PC.  
•
•
Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.  
The programmes may not work properly on 64-bit editions of  
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.  
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Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading  
procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm.  
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USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME  
Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back  
and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or  
Flickr.  
•
If you do not want to save any new files, select No.  
Step 1. Connecting the USB cable  
Set PC Software to On.  
1
To disconnect the USB cable  
To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer, you  
must follow these steps:  
•
This is the default setting.  
2
Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable.  
•
•
A new file saving window appears along with the Intelli-studio  
main window. If your camcorder has no new files, the pop-up  
window for saving new files will not appear.  
Depending on your version of Windows, the Windows  
removable disk window may also appear.  
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware 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)  
Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing  
in the correct direction.  
•
•
When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may  
cause the PC to malfunction.  
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while  
transferring files, the data transmission will stop and the data may be  
damaged.  
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•
•
If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously  
connect the camcorder along with other USB devices, the camcorder may  
not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC, and  
then reconnect the camcorder.  
Intelli-studio may not automatically run. If this occurs, access My Computer  
or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder,  
find Intelli-studio, and then run iStudio.exe.  
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Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window  
For details, select Help Œ Help on the  
Intelli-studio screen.  
When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear  
in the main window.  
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Menu items  
Display files in the selected folder.  
Switch to Photo edit mode.  
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Switch to Video edit mode.  
Switch to Share mode.  
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.  
Select a file type.  
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View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer.  
Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device.  
View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device.  
View files as thumbnails or on a map  
Browse folders in the connected device.  
Browse folders stored on your computer  
Move to the previous or next folder  
•
If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programme will launch  
more quickly. To install the programme, select Tool € Install Intelli-  
studio on PC.  
•
•
You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking  
on Web Support € Update Intelli-studio € Start Update.  
You can update the firmware of this camcorder by selecting Web  
Support € Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the  
programme toolbar.  
The camcorder’s built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for  
home use. It is not for precision or industrial productions. For these  
applications, we recommend an editing software designed for  
professional use.  
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Print files, view files on a map, store files in Contents Manager, or  
register faces.  
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Step 3. Playing back videos or photos  
Step 4. Editing videos or photos  
You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-  
studio application.  
You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various  
functions. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert Frame,  
etc.) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli-studio, make a backup  
copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for  
safe-keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer.  
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With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your  
recordings.  
•
Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending  
on the folder you selected.  
1
2
Choose the videos or photos you want to edit.  
2
Choose the video or photo that you want to play back.  
Click Movie Edit ( ) or Photo Edit ( ) according to the  
selected file on the Intelli-studio browser.  
•
You can view the file information by moving the mouse over  
the file.  
•
The selected file appears in the editing window.  
•
If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back  
inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a  
desired scene with ease.  
Edit a video or photo with various edit functions.  
3
3
After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to  
play back.  
•
Playback starts and the controls appear.  
Intelli-studio supports the following file formats:  
- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)  
- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF  
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Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online  
Click Upload to start uploading.  
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A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the  
selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID  
and password.  
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos  
directly to a web site with one click.  
1
2
Choose the videos or photos you want to share.  
Click Share ( ) on the Intelli-studio browser.  
•
The selected file appears in the sharing window.  
5
Enter your ID and the password to access.  
•
Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on  
your web access environment.  
Click the web site you would like to upload files to.  
3
The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity  
available for uploading videos can differ, depending on each web site’s  
policy.  
•
You can choose YouTube, twitter, Flickr, Facebook,  
Picasa, Email, or another web site you want to use for your  
site management.  
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The folders in the storage media appear.  
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5
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE  
•
Different file types are stored in different folders.  
You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by  
connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.  
Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage  
media to your PC.  
Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media  
•
If the Removable Disk window does not appear, confirm the  
connection (¬page 85) or repeat steps 1 through 3 again. When the  
removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable  
disk folder of My Computer.  
Set PC Software to Off.  
¬page 78  
1
•
If the 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 may be infected by an  
Autorun virus. Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest  
version.  
Insert a memory card.  
¬page 30  
2
Connect the camcorder to the  
PC with the USB cable.  
3
¬page 85  
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The Removable Disk or  
Samsung window appears  
on the PC’s screen after a  
moment.  
Select Open folders to  
view files using Windows  
Explorer and then click  
OK.  
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Photos Videos  
System folder  
Setting folder  
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Structure of folders and files on the storage media  
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•
The folder and file structure for the storage media is as follows.  
Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may  
not be playable.  
Videos (H.264)  
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•
HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format.  
SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 name format.  
The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file  
is created.  
•
•
•
Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is  
created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9,999.  
The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO,  
101VIDEO, etc. The maximum number of folders is 999.  
The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage  
media.  
File format  
Video files  
•
•
Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is  
‘.MP4’.  
Refer to page 53 for video resolution.  
Photos  
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As with video clip files, the file number automatically increases  
when a new image file is created.  
Photo files have a SAM_####.JPG format. A new folder stores  
files starting with SAM_0001.JPG.  
Folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTOp101PHOTO  
etc.  
Photo files  
•
Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts  
Group) format. The file extension is ‘.JPG’.  
•
Refer to page 54 for photo resolution.  
Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder.  
For proper playback, the camcorder requires the original folder and file  
name.  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES  
Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an  
unnecessary call.  
Power source  
Message  
Low Battery  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
•
•
Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor.  
Charge the battery.  
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The battery is almost discharged.  
•
•
Check the battery’s authenticity. Change to an authentic and charged Samsung  
battery.  
We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder.  
Check authenticity of the  
battery.  
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The battery failed to authenticate.  
This is not a rated  
adaptor.  
Use only the rated  
adaptor that we  
provided.  
•
•
Check the power adaptor’s authenticity.  
We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors in this  
camcorder.  
The power adaptor failed to  
authenticate.  
Storage media  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
There is no memory card inserted in  
the memory card slot.  
•
•
Insert a memory card.  
Insert Card  
Card Full  
There is not enough space to record  
on the memory card.  
Back-up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete  
unnecessary files in the memory card.  
The memory card has some problem  
and cannot be recognised.  
•
•
Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.  
Release the write protection tab.  
Card Error  
Card Locked  
The write protection tab on the  
memory card has been set to lock.  
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Troubleshooting  
Storage media  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
The memory card is not supported in  
this camcorder.  
Not Supported Card  
Please format  
•
•
Change to the memory card that we recommended.  
Format the memory card using the menu.  
The memory card is not formatted.  
Low speed card.  
Please record a lower  
resolution.  
The memory card is not fast enough  
to record at this resolution.  
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Record video at a lower resolution.  
Change the memory card to a faster one. ¬page 32  
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Recording  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Some problems occurred while writing  
data to storage media.  
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Format storage media using the menus after backing-up important files to  
your PC or another storage media.  
Write Error  
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You cannot operate some functions  
manually when SMART AUTO is  
activated.  
Release the Smart Auto  
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Release the SMART AUTO function.  
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Delete unnecessary files from the storage media.  
Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.  
Change to another card which has enough free space.  
Set File No. to Reset.  
The number of video files is  
full.  
Cannot record video.  
The number of video files that can be  
stored is 9,999.  
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Format the storage media.  
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Delete unnecessary files on the storage media.  
Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.  
Change to another card which has enough free space.  
Set File No. to Reset.  
The number of photo files is  
full.  
Cannot take a photo.  
The number of photo files that can be  
stored is 9,999.  
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Troubleshooting  
Recording  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Folder and file number have reached  
the maximum number and you cannot  
record.  
File number is full.  
Cannot record video.  
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Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up  
important files before formatting.  
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Folder and file number have reached  
the maximum number and you cannot  
record.  
File number is full.  
Cannot take a photo.  
Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up  
important files before formatting.  
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Check the lens cover.  
Lens cover is closed.  
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Open the lens cover.  
Playback  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Some problems occurred when  
reading data from storage media.  
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Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files  
to PC or another storage device.  
Read Error  
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Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or  
another storage device.  
Corrupted file  
This file cannot be read.  
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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS  
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.  
Power  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder.  
The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.  
If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.  
Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the  
camcorder before turning it on.  
The camcorder does not turn on.  
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If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off).  
To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.  
Use the power adaptor.  
The power automatically turns off.  
Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the  
camcorder before turning it on.  
Power cannot be turned off .  
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The temperature is too low.  
The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.  
The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery.  
The battery is quickly discharged.  
Displays  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images  
or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right.  
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This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more  
details, see the display specification. ¬page 82  
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Displays  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
Unknown indicator appears on the screen.  
An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.  
The image on the LCD screen looks dark.  
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A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. ¬pages 91~93  
This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.  
Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.  
Storage media  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ¬page 30  
If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ¬page 79  
Memory card functions are not operable.  
Image cannot be deleted.  
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You cannot delete the images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the  
device. ¬page 72  
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any  
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Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. ¬page 31  
The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems.  
You cannot format the memory card.  
The data file name is not indicated correctly.  
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The file may be corrupted.  
The file format is not supported by your camcorder.  
Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard.  
Your computer does not recognise an SDXC memory  
card.  
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SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer,  
download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website.  
Your TV or computer cannot display photos and  
videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card.  
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SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. Ensure that the external device is compatible with the  
exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device.  
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Troubleshooting  
Recording  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.  
Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock.  
The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.  
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).  
Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button does  
not start recording.  
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Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.  
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The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used.  
Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space  
required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time.  
The actual recording time is less than the estimated  
time.  
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There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.  
Back up important files to your PC, and then format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.  
If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the storage media will deteriorate.  
In this case, reformat the storage media.  
If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the  
videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.  
The recording stops automatically.  
When recording a subject illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
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The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.  
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Troubleshooting  
Recording  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during  
recording, the screen turns red or black for an  
instant.  
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Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.  
During recording, the date/time does not appear.  
The beep sound is not heard.  
Set Date/Time Display to on. ¬page 75  
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Set the Beep Sound to On.  
The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos.  
When the Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep  
sound will automatically turn off.  
There is a time difference between the point where  
you press the [Recording start/stop] button and  
the point where the recorded video starts/stops.  
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On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press [Recording  
start/stop] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.  
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Set your camcorder to the recording mode. ¬page 26  
Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set. ¬page 31  
The storage media is full.  
Use a new memory card or format the storage media. ¬page 79  
Remove unnecessary images. ¬page 70  
You cannot record a photo image.  
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Troubleshooting  
Adjusting the image during recording  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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Set Focus to Auto. ¬page 58  
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus.  
Adjust the focus manually. ¬page 58  
Focus does not adjust automatically.  
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The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.  
You are recording in a dark place. Increase the brightness.  
The image appears too bright or flickering, or  
changes in colour.  
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This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Cancel  
iSCENE to minimise these phenomena. ¬page 52  
Playback on your camcorder  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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Press the [MODE] button to set the video playback mode.  
Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder.  
Check out memory card compatibility. ¬page 31  
The video does not play back.  
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If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it cannot function properly.  
Turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.  
The Skip or Search function does not work properly.  
Playback is interrupted unexpectedly.  
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Check if the power adaptor or battery is properly connected and stable.  
You cannot hear sound when playing back a Time  
Lapse recording.  
The Time Lapse REC function does not record sound.  
Photos stored on a storage media do not appear in  
the actual size.  
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Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at actual size. This is not an error.  
Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV,  
DVD recorder, etc). (Red colour- right, White colour- left)  
The Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly. Make sure that the  
Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack. ¬page 81  
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the  
connected device.  
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You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.  
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You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.  
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Troubleshooting  
Connecting to a computer  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
When accessing videos, a computer does not  
recognise your camcorder.  
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Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it  
correctly.  
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You need to install a video codec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder. Install or  
run the internal edit software (Intelli-studio).  
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. Reconnect it properly.  
Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC.  
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Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file. Check  
the recommended computer specifications.  
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Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.  
Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.  
Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu.  
Intelli-studio does not function properly.  
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The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer  
speed of PC. Copy the video file to your PC and then play it back on the PC.  
If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0),  
the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly. Video files copied to the PC are not  
affected by it.  
The image or sound of the video file recorded by  
your camcorder does not play back correctly on  
your PC.  
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Check the system requirements to play back a video. ¬page 84  
Exit all other applications running on the computer.  
If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC, the file may not play back  
smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC.  
The playback screen is paused or distorted.  
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Troubleshooting  
Dubbing with other devices  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to  
the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder.  
¬page 83  
You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video  
cable.  
General operations  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?  
The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. ¬page 25  
The date and time are incorrect.  
Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the  
computer.  
Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the  
camcorder before turning it on.  
Menu items that cannot be used at the same time  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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You cannot select greyed items if items in the menu displays grey. If you have not inserted a memory  
card in the camcorder, all functions that require a memory card (Storage Info, Format, etc.) are dimmed  
in the menu and you cannot select them. Insert a memory to set the functions.  
Cannot use  
Anti-Shake(HDIS)  
Face Detection  
Back light  
Because of the following settings  
Menu items are greyed out.  
Digital Special Effect  
C.Nite, Intelli Zoom  
Video Resolution : 1280x720/25p  
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Maintenance & additional information  
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To clean the lens  
MAINTENANCE  
Use a air brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently  
with a soft cloth.  
If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue.  
Cautions when storing  
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Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for  
about 1 hour.  
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For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.  
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Remove the battery and power adaptor.  
Remove the memory card.  
Cleaning the camcorder  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery  
and power adaptor.  
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To clean the exterior  
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Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force  
when cleaning. Gently rub the surface.  
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Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The  
exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate.  
LCD screen  
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To clean the LCD screen  
Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage  
the screen.  
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To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a  
coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are  
not malfunctions.  
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When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD  
screen may heat up.  
If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around  
the LCD screen becomes hot.  
When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage  
may appear on the LCD screen.  
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An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology  
which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.  
However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in  
the centre of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear  
outside the centre. These spots, which are normally incurred  
during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded  
images.  
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Maintenance & additional information  
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD  
When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside  
for a while before using  
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Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.  
Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.  
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What is dew condensation?  
Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a  
location where there is a significant temperature difference from  
the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or  
internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there  
is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to  
malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power  
on.  
Power sources  
The power adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your  
camcorder in any country/region that has the power in the 100 V to  
240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC  
plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets.  
Exactly when does dew condensation occur?  
When you move the camera to a location with a higher  
temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a  
hot area suddenly. Examples:  
On TV colour systems  
Your camcorder is a PAL based camcorder. If you want to view your  
recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device, it must be a  
PAL based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio/  
Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video  
format transcoder (For example, a PAL to NTSC format converter).  
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You record outside in cold weather during the winter and  
then move the camera in indoors.  
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You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or  
inside a car where the A/C was running.  
What can I do?  
Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the  
camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.  
The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung.  
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Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely  
disappeared.  
Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the  
camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorised  
service centre.  
PAL-compatible countries/regions  
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.  
NTSC-compatible countries/regions  
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.  
You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures  
on the LCD screen anywhere in the world.  
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Focal length (f)  
GLOSSARY  
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). Longer focal  
lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified. Shorter focal  
lengths result in wider angles of view.  
AF (Auto Focus)  
A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your  
camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically.  
F. No (F-Number)  
The F-number defines the brightness of lens. Smaller number lens has generally  
brighter image. The F-number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely  
proportional to the lens diameter.  
Aperture  
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor.  
*F.No=focal length/diameter of lens aperture  
Camcorder shake (Blur)  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear  
blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow. Prevent camcorder  
shake by raising the sensitivity, using a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a tripod,  
the DIS or OIS function to stabilise the camcorder.  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 defines the latest video coding format standardised by the  
ISOIEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG-2 format,  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition videos.  
Composition  
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by  
the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.  
Optical zoom  
This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not  
deteriorate quality of images.  
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS)  
CMOS is an image sensor producing images approaching the quality of CCD  
(charge coupled device) sensors. It consumes less power, meaning a longer battery  
life on your camcorder.  
Quality  
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher quality  
images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a larger file size.  
Digital zoom  
Resolution  
A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens  
(Optical zoom). When using the Digital zoom, the image quality will deteriorate as the  
magnification increases.  
The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more  
pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images.  
Effective Pixel Count  
Shutter speed  
Unlike the total pixel count, this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an  
image.  
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter,  
and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount  
of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast  
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more  
easily freezes subjects in motion.  
EV (Exposure Value)  
All the combinations of the camcorder’s shutter speed and lens aperture that result  
in the same exposure.  
White balance (colour balance)  
An adjustment of the intensities of colours (typically the primary colours red, green,  
and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or colour balance, is  
to correctly render the colours in an image.  
Exposure  
The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorder’s sensor. Exposure is controlled  
by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity.  
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Specifications  
HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP/HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP  
Model name  
Video signal  
PAL  
Picture compression format  
Audio compression format  
Image device  
H.264/AVC  
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)  
1/3.2” CMOS  
System  
Effective pixels  
Approx. 920,000 pixels  
Total pixels  
Approx. 5 Mega pixels  
Lens  
2.0 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens  
2.1mm~109.2mm  
Focal length  
Size/dot number  
LCD screen method  
Composite video out  
Audio output  
2.7 inches wide, 230k  
LCD screen  
Connectors  
TFT active matrix system  
1.0V (p_p), 75Ω, analogue  
-7.5dBm 47KΩ, analogue, stereo  
D type connector (Micro HDMI)  
mini USB-B type (USB2.0 High Speed)  
5.0V (Using the power adaptor), 3.7V (Using Lithium Ion battery)  
Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz, Lithium Ion battery  
2.4W ( LCD on)  
HDMI output  
USB output  
Power source  
Power source type  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
0˚C~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)  
10% ~80%  
General  
-20˚C~60˚C (-4˚F~140˚F)  
Approx. 53.9mm×56.4mm×119.0mm (2.05''×2.3''×4.43'')  
Approx. 220g (0.485lb) (without battery and memory card)  
Omni-directional stereo microphone  
Internal MIC  
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ITALIA  
06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
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HONDURAS  
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1-800-299-0013  
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800-7267  
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(€ 0,10/Min)  
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NETHERLANDS  
NORWAY  
PUERTO RICO 1-800-682-3180  
TRINIDAD &  
815-56 480  
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1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
0 801-1SAMSUNG(172-678)  
+48 22 607-93-33  
TOBAGO  
POLAND  
www.samsung.com  
www.samsung.com  
VENEZUELA  
0-800-100-5303  
42 27 5755  
PORTUGAL  
808 20-SAMSUNG (808 20 7267)  
ALBANIA  
AUSTRIA  
08010 SAMSUNG (08010 726 7864)  
only from landline  
(+40) 21 206 01 10 from mobile and  
land line  
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(7267864, € 0.07/min)  
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Europe  
RUMANIA  
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www.samsung.com/be (Dutch)  
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BELGIUM  
02-201-24-18  
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SERBIA  
Contact Centre  
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Web Site  
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www.samsung.com/sk  
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Region  
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JAPAN  
Contact Centre  
0120-327-527  
1800-88-9999  
ꢀ
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www.samsung.com  
www.samsung.com  
0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864)  
0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786)  
902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678)  
0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG)  
SLOVAKIA  
SPAIN  
MALAYSIA  
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02-5805777  
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SWEDEN  
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Asia  
Pacific  
www.samsung.com/ch  
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(French)  
Switzerland  
SINGAPORE  
THAILAND  
1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232  
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Europe  
U.K  
0330 SAMSUNG (7267864)  
0818 717100  
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0800-329-999  
0266-026-066  
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www.samsung.com  
EIRE  
LITHUANIA  
LATVIA  
8-800-77777  
VIETNAM  
U.A.E  
1 800 588 889  
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800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
183-2255  
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8000-7267  
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RUSSIA  
GEORGIA  
ARMENIA  
800-7267  
OMAN  
8-800-555-55-55  
8-800-555-555  
0-800-05-555  
KUWAIT  
BAHRAIN  
Egypt  
8000-4726  
08000-726786  
800-22273  
Middle  
East  
AZERBAIJAN 088-55-55-555  
JORDAN  
IRAN  
KAZAKHSTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500(GSM: 7799)  
UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500  
KYRGYZSTAN 00-800-500-55-500  
TADJIKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500  
021-8255  
Morocco  
Saudi Arabia  
Turkey  
080 100 2255  
9200-21230  
CIS  
444 77 11  
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www.samsung.com/ua_ru  
NIGERIA  
0800-726-7864  
UKRAINE  
0-800-502-000  
0800-10077  
0302-200077  
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Ghana  
www.samsung.com  
BELARUS  
MOLDOVA  
AUSTRALIA  
810-800-500-55-500  
00-800-500-55-500  
1300 362 603  
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Cote D’ Ivoire  
Senegal  
8000 0077  
800-00-0077  
7095- 0077  
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www.samsung.com  
www.samsung.com  
NEW  
ZEALAND  
Cameroon  
KENYA  
0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786)  
400-810-5858  
Africa  
0800 724 000  
0800 300 300  
0685 88 99 00  
CHINA  
Asia  
Pacific  
UGANDA  
TANZANIA  
www.samsung.com/hk  
www.samsung.com/hk_en/  
HONG KONG (852) 3698-4698  
1800 1100 11, 3030 8282, 1800 3000 8282  
1800 266 8282  
INDIA  
www.samsung.com  
www.samsung.com  
SOUTH  
AFRICA  
0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
www.samsung.com  
INDONESIA  
0800-112-8888, 021-5699-7777  
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product  
Correct Disposal of This Product  
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)  
(Applicable in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate battery return  
systems)  
(Applicable in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate collection  
systems)  
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging  
indicates that the batteries in this product should not  
be disposed of with other household waste at the  
end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical  
symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains  
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels  
in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly  
disposed of, these substances can cause harm to  
human health or the environment.  
To protect natural resources and to promote material  
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of  
waste and recycle them through your local, free battery  
return system.  
This marking on the product, accessories or literature  
indicates that the product and its electronic accessories  
(e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be  
disposed of with other household waste at the end  
of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the  
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste  
disposal, please separate these items from other types  
of waste and recycle them 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 these items for environmentally safe recycling.  
Business users should contact their supplier and check  
the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This  
product and its electronic accessories should not be  
mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.  
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RoHS compliant  
Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and  
we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated  
Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)- in our products.  
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