Samsung HMX U10 User Manual

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Shooting Custom Scenes  
In Scene mode, appropriate options are already set for each scene so that you  
can select any of them for easy shooting.  
High Speed Recording  
This camcorder can record at 120 frames per second (fps). In addition, the recorded  
video can be played back at low speed (x1/2).  
Simple & Easy User Interface  
Designed to provide optimized and easy use with an ergonomic design.  
An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as easy  
operation.  
Time Lapse Recording Catches the Moment  
You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary  
videos including the passage of clouds, blooming flowers etc. Use this function  
to make UGC (User-Generated Contents) videos, educational programs or for  
other purposes.  
Direct Upload of Your Videos to the Web!  
The built-in editing software Intelli-studio installs directly from  
this camcorder to your PC, when you simply connect your  
camcorder to a PC via USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows  
direct uploading of your contents to YouTube with the press of  
a button. Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than  
ever before.  
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safety warnings  
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :  
Death or risk of serious personal injury.  
WARNING  
Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder,  
follow these basic safety precautions:  
CAUTION  
Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.  
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.  
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.  
precautions  
Warning!  
This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.  
Caution!  
If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.  
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important safety instructions  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of  
electric shock is present within this unit.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and  
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Warning  
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.  
Caution  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be  
placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains  
socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.  
1. Read these instructions.  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If  
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult  
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tipping over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,  
or has been dropped.  
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15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:  
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the unit.  
16. VENTILATION:  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the  
CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.  
These openings must not be blocked or covered.Never  
place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.  
This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in  
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions  
have been adhered to.  
20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:CAMCORDER,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to  
provide some protection against voltage surges and  
built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in  
wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in  
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes and requirements  
for the grounding electrode. See figure below.  
17. POWER SOURCES:  
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power supply at your home,  
consult your appliance dealer or local power company.  
A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from  
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a  
polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug,  
a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable  
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the  
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician  
to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized plug.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
EQUIPMENT  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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21. LIGHTNING:  
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a  
26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:  
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have  
fallen into the CAMCORDER.  
lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused  
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet  
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will  
prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning  
and powerline surges.  
c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
22. POWER LINES:  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light  
or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions, adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore  
the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.  
e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
23. OVERLOADING:  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this  
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change  
in performance, this indicates a need for service.  
24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:  
Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER  
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage  
points or short out a part that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the  
CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and  
have it checked by a technician before use.  
27. REPLACEMENT PARTS:  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts specified  
by the manufacturer and has the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may  
result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
25. SERVICING:  
28. SAFETY CHECK:  
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.  
Opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing  
to qualified service personnel.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform  
safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in  
safe operating order.  
29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug  
adaptor should be used.  
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
31. This product is covered by one or more of the following  
U.S. patents:  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of  
the FCC Rules.  
5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 5,987,417  
6,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531  
6,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,736  
6,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522  
6,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,697  
6,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,243  
6,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,972  
6,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,465  
6,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,201  
6,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
USER INSTALLER CAUTION:  
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment  
could be voided if you make changes or modifications  
not expressly approved by this party responsible for  
compliance to part 15 FCC rules.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
NOTE:  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help and for additional suggestions. The user may find the  
following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications  
Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV  
Interference Problems." This Booklet is available from the U.S.  
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock  
No. 004-000-00345-4.  
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY  
AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF  
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.  
For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-  
Samsung (7267864)  
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY  
FCC Warning  
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR  
(Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product  
sold or distributed ONLY in California USA  
" Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate."  
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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important information on use  
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER  
This camcorder records video in H.264 Main Profile format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard  
Definition Video (SD-VIDEO).  
Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
Before recording important video, make a trial recording.  
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Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.  
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:  
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Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be  
played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card.  
Also, Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio.  
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Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc.  
Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any damages.  
Make a backup of important recorded data.  
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Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We recommend copying the data to your PC or other  
recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.  
Copyright: Please note that this camcorder is intended for consumer use only.  
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Data recorded on a card in this camcorder from other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and  
cannot be used without permission of the copyright owner except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as  
a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.  
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL  
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it  
handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.  
This User Manual covers model HMX-U10/U100.  
Illustrations of model HMX-U10 are used in this user manual.  
The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.  
Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.  
The following terms are used in this manual:  
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The terms 'video' and 'movie images' refer to one video unit from the point you press the Record start/stop button to start  
recording until you press again to pause the recording.  
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The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with the same meaning.  
In this user manual's function descriptions, the icon on the on-screen display section means that it will appear on the screen when  
you set the corresponding function.  
Ex) Submenu item of "Video Quality" page 44  
item  
contents  
on-screen display  
Super Fine  
Records in the best possible quality.  
(If set, corresponding icon (  
) will appear on the screen.)  
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important information on use  
NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK  
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.  
The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation 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! Inc.  
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.  
All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect  
companies. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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precautions during use  
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage. Heed all instructions carefully.  
WARNING  
Prohibited action.  
Do not touch product.  
Unplug from power supply.  
Death or risk of serious  
personal injury.  
CAUTION  
Do not disassemble product.  
This precaution must be kept.  
Means that there is a  
potential risk of personal  
injury or material damage.  
WARNING  
Using the camcorder at  
temperatures over 140°F (60°  
C) 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 AC power adaptor.  
Doing so may pose a fire hazard.  
No sand or dust! Fine sand or  
dust entering the camcorder or  
AC power adaptor could cause  
malfunctions or defects.  
Do not overload outlets or  
extension cords as this may  
result in abnormal heat or fire.  
Do not aim the LCD screen  
directly into the sun. Doing so  
could cause eye injuries, as  
well as lead to malfunctioning  
of internal parts of the product.  
Do not bend the power-cord or  
damage the AC power adaptor by  
pressing on it with a heavy object.  
There may be a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
No oil! Oil entering the camcorder  
or AC power adaptor could cause  
electric shock, malfunctions or  
defects.  
Do not disconnect the AC  
adaptor by pulling on its power-  
cord, as this could damage the  
power-cord.  
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precautions during use  
Never use cleaning fluid or similar  
chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly  
on the camcorder.  
Do not use the AC adaptor if it has  
damaged, split or broken cords or wires.  
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.  
Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the  
plug can be fully inserted with no part of  
the blades exposed.  
Keep the camcorder away from water  
when used 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 children, consult a physician immediately.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or  
reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to  
avoid a risk of fire or electric shock.  
Do not plug or unplug the power cord  
with wet hands. There is a risk of electric  
shock.  
Keep the power-cord unplugged when  
not in use or during lightning storms to  
prevent fire hazard.  
When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug  
the power-cord to avoid a risk of a  
malfunction or electric shock.  
If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound,  
or smells or smokes, unplug the power-cord  
immediately and request service from a Samsung  
service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.  
If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately  
detach the AC adaptor or battery from  
the camcorder immediately to avoid fire  
or injury.  
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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, AC 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 expose the camcorder to sand or  
water when recording at the beach or pool,  
or recording on a rainy day. Doing so may  
cause a malfunction or electric shock.  
Do not leave the camcorder in a closed  
vehicle where the temperature is very high  
for a long time.  
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 operate abnormally. 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 a humid places.  
There is also a risk of defect or electric shock  
when using outdoors during lightning storms.  
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precautions during use  
Do not use the camcorder near strong radio  
waves or magnetism such as speakers or  
large motors. Noise could enter video or  
audio that are being recorded.  
Do not use the camcorder near TV or  
radio. This could cause noise on the TV  
screen or to radio broadcasts.  
Do not wipe the camcorder body with  
benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could  
peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.  
Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using  
products from other manufacturers may cause  
overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or  
personal injuries due to abnormal operation.  
Place the camcorder on a stable surface  
and a place with ventilation openings.  
Keep important data separately.  
Samsung is not responsible for data loss.  
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contents  
06 You can record videos in H.264 format!  
QUICk START GUIDE  
06  
GETTING TO kNOW YOUR  
10 What's included with your camcorder  
11 Front & right side  
12 Rear/left/top side  
CAMCORDER  
10  
13  
13 Using the wrist strap  
PREPARATION  
13 Installing the camcorder on a tripod  
14 Connecting a power source  
19 Basic operation of your camcorder  
19 Using the touch buttons  
20 LCD screen indicators  
23 Using the shortcut menu (OK guide)  
25 Initial setting : date and time & OSD language  
27 Inserting / ejecting the memory card  
28 Selecting a suitable memory card  
30 Recordable time and capacity  
31 Basic camcorder positioning  
ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA  
27  
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32 Recording videos or photos  
34 Zooming in and out  
RECORDING  
32  
PLAYBACk  
35 Changing the playback mode  
36 Playing videos  
38 Viewing photos  
35  
40 Changing the menu settings  
41 Recording menu items  
42 Using the recording menu items  
RECORDING OPTIONS  
40  
PLAYBACk OPTIONS  
48 Playback menu items  
49 Delete  
50 Protect  
51 Edit: divide  
53 Share mark  
54 Slide show  
54 File info  
48  
SETTINGS OPTIONS  
55 Changing the menu settings in "settings"  
56 Setting menu items  
56 Using the setting menu items  
55  
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62 Checking your computer type  
63 What you can do with a Windows computer  
64 Using the Intelli-studio program  
71 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your  
computer  
USING WITH A WINDOWS  
COMPUTER  
62  
73 Connecting to a TV  
75 Viewing on a TV screen  
76 Recording (dubbing) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder  
CONNECTING TO OTHER  
DEVICES  
73  
77 Maintenance  
78 Additional information  
78 Using your camcorder abroad  
MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL  
INFORMATION  
77  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
79 Troubleshooting  
79  
SPECIFICATIONS  
88 Specifications  
88  
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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.  
YOU CAN RECORD VIDEOS IN H.264 FORMAT!  
You can record videos in H.264 format, which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your  
friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.  
Step1: Get ready  
1. Insert a memory card. page 27  
You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity)  
or SD memory cards with this camcorder.  
2. Check the charge status of the battery.  
90Min  
STBY  
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After turning on the camcorder by pressing the Power (  
button, check the battery level on the LCD screen.  
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If you necessary, charge it by using the AC power adaptor.  
page 14  
This camcorder features a built-in battery that can be charged by connecting the  
AC power adaptor. There is no need to replace batteries.  
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM  
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Step 2: Record with your camcorder  
LCD screen  
Recording start/stop (  
) button  
Power ( ) button  
Photo ( ) button  
Zoom button  
RECORDING VIDEOS WITH HD  
RECORDING PHOTOS  
Your camcorder can record a high quality photo with  
a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.  
(HIGH DEFINITION) IMAGE QUALITY  
Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression  
technology to realize the clearest video quality.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button.  
2. Press the Photo ( ) button halfway down to  
check the target image.  
3. Press the Photo ( ) button fully when you are  
ready.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button.  
2. Press the Recording start/stop (  
) button.  
To stop recording, press the Recording  
start/stop (  
) button.  
0:00:03  
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90Min  
JAN/01/2009 12:00AM  
JAN/01/2009 12:00AM  
Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format, which achieves efficient coding of high quality video with less capacity.  
The default setting is "1080/30p (Fine)". You can also record with SD (standard definition) video quality. page 43  
You can not take photos while you are recording videos.  
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quick start guide  
Step 3: Play back videos or photos  
VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER  
You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.  
1. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
The recorded videos and photos appear in the thumbnail index view.  
The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted.  
2. Touch the ///button to select the desired video or photo, then touch  
the OK button.  
0:00:55  
1/10  
This camcorder provides one play mode for both video and photo recordings.  
You can easily play videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.  
Move  
Play  
VIEWING ON A HIGH DEFINITION TV  
You can enjoy HD (High Definition) videos on a connected HDTV. page 73  
Step 4: Save recorded videos or photos  
Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer.  
Using the Intelli-studio program built-in your camcorder, you can import videos/photos into your computer, edit  
or share the videos/photos with your friends. page 64  
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IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC  
1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to  
Folders directory on your PC  
your PC via the USB cable.  
A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main  
window. Click "Yes", the uploading procedure will start.  
2. Click "Import folder" to import the videos or photos from the PC  
to the Intelli-studio, you will see the files location on the Intelli-studio  
browser.  
3. You can double-click on the file you would like to start playing.  
"Import folder" button  
Imported files  
SHARING VIDEOS/PHOTOS ON Youtube/Flickr  
Share your contents with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click.  
Click on the "Share" "Upload to Share Site" tab on the browser. page 67  
The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify "PC Software: On").  
page 60  
Step 5: Delete videos or photos  
If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that have  
been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly  
freed-up space.  
Press the Play ( ) button to switch the Play mode touch the Menu ( ) button touch the ///  
/OK button to select "Delete." page 49  
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getting to know your camcorder  
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAmCORDER  
Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box, call  
Samsung's Customer Care Center.  
model name  
Color  
Black  
Red  
memory card slot  
LCD screen  
Lens  
HMX-U10BN/U100BN  
HMX-U10RN/U100RN  
HMX-U10EN/U100EN  
HMX-U10UN/U100UN  
HMX-U10SN/U100SN  
x3.5 ~ x4  
(Digital zoom ratio)  
Green  
Purple  
Silver  
1 slot  
Color  
The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different.  
AC power adaptor  
(AA-MA9 type)  
AD44-00151A  
Component / AV  
cable  
AD39-00142D  
USB cable  
AD82-00589A  
Wrist strap  
AD82-00587A  
Quick start guide  
AD82-00581A  
Pouch  
(Optional)  
AD69-02426A  
Memory card  
(Optional)  
1109-001370  
User manual CD  
AD82-00578A  
Tripod gender  
AD82-00588A  
The contents may vary depending on the sales region.  
Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer.  
SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced built-in battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as  
the AC power adaptor.  
A memory card is not included. See page 28 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.  
Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (printed).  
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FRONT & RIGHT SIDE  
LCD screen  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Photo ( ) button  
Play ( ) button  
Recording start/stop (  
Built-in speaker  
) button  
1
2
3
4
Touch sensitive buttons  
Back ( ) button  
(zoom-Wide) / (zoom-Tele) / / /  
OK button  
Share ( ) button  
Menu ( ) button  
Power ( ) button  
CHG (changing) lamp  
DC IN jack / Memory card cover  
Reset button  
DC IN jack  
Memory card slot  
Wrist strap hook  
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6
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REAR/LEFT/TOP SIDE  
1
Internal microphone  
Lens  
Component/AV jack  
USB jack  
Jack cover (Component/AV jack, USB jack)  
Tripod receptacle  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens  
during recording.  
CAUTION  
5
6
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preparation  
This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder; such as how to use the  
provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup.  
USING THE WRIST STRAP  
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to  
prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.  
INSTALLING THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPOD  
When making high speed or self recordings, use  
the tripod for stable shooting. Use the tripod gender  
provided with the camcorder to install it on the tripod as  
shown in the figure.  
The tripod is not supplied.  
Tripod gender  
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CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE  
Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.  
This camcorder features a built-in battery that can be charged by connecting the AC power adaptor. There is no  
need to replace batteries.  
The battery may be charged a little at the time of purchase.  
Charging the battery  
You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or  
USB cable.  
Using the AC power adaptor  
Yes  
No  
1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.  
2. Open the jack cover of the camcorder.  
3. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB  
cable.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.  
When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG)  
lamp turns green. page 15  
Using the USB cable  
Connect the AC power adaptor to  
Yes  
No  
Using the AC  
power adaptor  
the camcorder properly and plug  
the AC Power adaptor in the wall  
outlet.  
Connect the USB cable to the  
camcorder properly and connect  
the other end to a USB port of a  
PC.  
Using the USB  
cable  
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Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on).  
Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.  
CAUTION  
When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply.  
It is recommended to charge the battery in a place with ambient temperature of 32˚F~113˚F (0°C ~ 45°C).  
When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.  
If the camcorder is turned on and connected to an AC outlet, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed. We  
recommend keeping the camcorder turned off while charging.  
Charging (CHG) indicator  
Tips for battery identification  
The LED color indicates the charge status.  
If the battery has been fully charged, the charging indicator is green.  
While the battery is being charged, the charging indicator lights  
orange.  
If an error occurs while the battery is being charged, the charging  
lamp is off.  
<Charging indicator>  
The Charging indicator color shows the charge status.  
Charging state  
Charging  
Fully Charged  
Error  
(Green)  
(Off)  
LED Color  
(Orange)  
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Battery Level Display  
The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.  
Battery  
Level  
State  
Message  
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
Indicator  
Fully charged  
20%~40% used  
40%~60% used  
60%~80% used  
80%~99% used  
-
-
-
-
-
-
JAN/01/2009 12:00AM  
Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off.  
Charge the battery as soon as possible.  
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The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds. "Low battery"  
Above figures are based on a fully charged battery at normal temperature.  
Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.  
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Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery  
(with no zoom operation, etc.)  
For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery:  
Charging time  
3hr. (AC power adaptor) / 6hr. (USB cable)  
Video resolution  
1920x1080 30p  
90min.  
Continuous recording time  
Playback time  
Mode  
120min.  
-
-
The time is only for reference. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may  
differ according to user and condition.  
We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.  
Continuous Recording (without zoom)  
The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder  
is in the recording mode without using any other function. When actually recording, the battery may discharge 2-3  
times faster than this reference, since the record start/stop and zoom functions are being operated, and playback is  
performed. Note that the battery discharges faster in a cold environment.  
About the battery  
This camcorder features a built-in battery that can be charged by connecting the AC power adaptor. There is no  
need to replace batteries.  
The benefits of the battery: the battery is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged at  
temperatures between 32°F ~ 113°F (0°C ~ 45°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°  
F (0°C)), its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function.  
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Maintaining the battery  
Frequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery faster.  
A battery which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging.  
It is designed to protect the battery. When charge starts but the charge indicator does not light even within 5 minutes, contact your  
local dealer.  
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste. Do not throw them in the trash.  
When fully discharged, a battery damages the internal cells. The battery may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.  
When not using the camcorder for an extended period: it is recommended to keep your camcorder with the battery fully charged.  
In this case, charge it every 2 months.  
About the battery life  
Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it  
is probably time to replace it with a new one. Please contact your local dealer.  
Each battery's life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.  
Using the camcorder with the AC power adaptor  
It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you perform settings on it, play back, or edit  
images, or use it indoors. Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery. page 14  
Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any  
malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.  
CAUTION  
Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
Be sure to use the specified AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or  
result in fire.  
The AC power adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one,  
purchase it from your distributor.  
To save battery power:  
Keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.  
When there is no operation for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode or during recording, the power saving mode starts with  
the LCD screen dimmed. (When you specify "Auto LCD Off: On").page 58  
You can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes. page 59  
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BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER  
This section explains the basic techniques of recording videos or photos and also basic settings on your camcorder.  
Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power  
(
)
button and Play ( ) buttons.  
Turning the camcorder on or off  
You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power (  
)
button.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
Power ( ) button  
2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power  
(
)
button.  
Setting the operating modes  
Play (  
) button  
You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you  
press the Play ( ) button: Record mode  
Play mode  
Mode  
Record mode  
Play mode  
Functions  
To record videos or photos.  
To play videos or photos, or edit them.  
This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings.  
You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch  
modes.  
One play mode is also provided for video and photo recordings.  
When the camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a  
message may appear. In this case, refer to "Warning indicators and messages" (on  
pages 79-80) and take corrective action.  
USING THE TOUCH BUTTONS  
This camcorder has touch sensitive button technology to conveniently navigate menus and functions.  
Touch on the touch button with your fingertip.  
To avoid damage to the touch buttons:  
-
Do not use any object other than your fingers to operate it.  
The touch buttons may not function if you use a fingernail or other instruments such as  
a ballpoint pen.  
-
-
Do not touch the touch buttons if your fingers are not clean.  
Do not touch the touch buttons with gloves on.  
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LCD SCREEN INDICATORS  
Record mode  
1
2
3
4
5
Video record mode  
Remaining recordable time  
Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / (Recording))  
Photo counter (total number of recordable photos)  
Photo record mode  
Photo resolution  
TV Out (when the component/AV cable is  
connected.)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
6
1Sec / 24Hr  
Digital zoom  
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM  
Battery information (remaining battery level)  
No memory card display  
Date/Time display  
iSCENE  
Back light  
Digital effect  
Time Lapse REC *  
Video quality  
Video resolution  
The above screen is an example for explanation:  
It is different from the actual display.  
The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory  
card.  
Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder  
is turned off and on again.  
For enhanced performance, the display indications and the  
order are subject to change without prior notice.  
This camcorder provides one combined video and photo  
record mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the  
same mode without having to change it.  
The total number of recordable photos is counted based on  
available space on the storage media.  
The number of recordable photos on the OSD is a maximum of  
9999.  
You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on-  
screen information mode is set to full display. page 24  
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Record mode: Shortcut menu (Ok Guide)  
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
1Sec / 24Hr  
Quick View  
Back light  
Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return  
Display  
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
iSCENE  
The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently  
accessed functions according to the selected mode. Touching  
the Ok button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used  
functions on the LCD screen.  
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM  
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1
1
2
3
4
5
Play mode : Thumbnail View  
Play mode  
Recorded video time  
Video file  
Photo file  
Error file  
Image counter  
(current file/total number of recorded files)  
Scroll bar  
Button guide  
Share mark  
1
2
3
4
5
6
0:00:55  
1/10  
6
Move  
Play  
Protection  
This camcorder provides one play mode for both video and  
photo recordings. You can easily play videos or photos in the  
same mode without having to switch modes.  
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2
3
Video play mode : Single View  
Video play mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
0:00:00/0:00:55  
Operating status ( : Play / : Pause)  
Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)  
File name (file number)  
TV Out (when the component/AV cable is connected.)  
Battery information (remaining battery level)  
Recorded date/time display  
4
5
100-0001  
Shortcut menu (OK Guide)  
/ : : Move to previous file / REW (rewind)  
/ : Move to next file / FF (fast forward)  
6
/
/
: Volume up/volume down  
: Play/pause  
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM  
Share mark  
Protection  
Video resolution  
1
2
Photo play mode : Single View  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Photo play mode  
Slide show  
File name (file number)  
TV Out (when the component/AV cable is connected.)  
Battery information (remaining battery level)  
Recorded date/time display  
Shortcut menu (OK Guide)  
100-0001  
3
4
/
: Previous/next photo  
: Playback zoom  
Protection  
Photo resolution  
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM  
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USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)  
The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode.  
Touching the Ok button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen.  
For example: Setting iSCENE in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (Ok guide)  
1. Touch the OK button in STBY mode.  
The Shortcut menu is displayed.  
2. Touch the button to select "iSCENE".  
The iSCENE icon is highlighted.  
3. Each time touch the button, the iSCENE mode changes.  
Select the desired mode, then touch the Ok button to confirm your selection.  
The selected mode indicator ( ) will display on the screen.  
Touch the Ok button to exit the shortcut menu.  
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
Before selecting a menu item, please check that you set the appropriate mode first.  
You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on-screen information mode is set to full  
display. page 24  
JAN/2009 12:00AM  
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Play mode  
Menu  
selection  
Button  
Record mode  
Video play mode:  
Single view  
Photo play mode:  
Single view  
- Access the  
shortcut menu  
- Playback /  
Playback zoom  
(x2.0 - x5.0)  
- Access the  
shortcut menu  
- Confirm selection  
- Exit the shortcut  
menu  
- Access the  
Confirms  
selection  
shortcut menu  
- Playback / Pause  
OK  
- Digital zoom (wide)  
- iSCENE  
(in the shortcut menu)  
Each time the button is  
touched, the iSCENE mode  
changes.  
Moves the  
cursor up  
-
-
lncreases the volume  
▲(W)  
▼(T)  
- Digital zoom (tele)  
- Back Light  
(in the shortcut menu)  
Touching the button toggles  
the back light on or off.  
Moves the  
cursor down  
Decreases the volume  
- Display  
- Search playback RPS  
(in the shortcut menu)  
Each time the button is  
touched, the following on-  
screen information display  
modes appear: simple display  
full display display off  
(Reverse Playback Search)  
rate: x2x4x8x16x32  
- Previous skip playback  
- Frame-by- frame playback  
- Reverse slow motion playback  
rate: x1/2x1/4x1/8  
Moves to the  
Previous image  
Next image  
previous menu  
◄(•)  
- Search playback FPS  
- Quick View  
(Forward Playback Search)  
rate: x2x4x8x16x32  
- Next skip playback  
(in the shortcut menu)  
You can view the most recently  
recorded video or photo right  
after your recording.  
Moves to the  
next menu  
- Frame-by- frame playback  
- Forward slow motion playback  
rate: x1/2x1/4x1/8  
►(•)  
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INITIAL SETTING : DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE  
Initial setting is available in all operating modes.  
To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language.  
To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time.  
Turning the power on and setting the date and time  
Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first  
time. If you do not set date and time, the date and time screen appears every time you  
turn on your camcorder.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
When you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the Date/Time Set screen  
appears.  
Date/Time Set  
2. Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the  
Month  
JAN  
Day  
01  
Year  
Hr  
12  
Min  
///button.  
:
/
/
2009  
00 AM  
3. Make sure the date/time is correctly set, then touch the Ok button.  
Move  
OK  
After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media.  
The year can be set up to 2039.  
This camcorder adopts a built-in battery. When its charged capacity decreases, saved user settings may be reset so be sure to charge the  
battery after use.  
-
When the battery use time is significantly decreased, the battery is near the end of its useful life and must be replaced by a  
Samsung authorized service center.  
-
-
When keeping your camcorder with the battery fully charged, the user settings remain for 2 months or more.  
When the battery is discharged, the date/time is initialized to "JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM."  
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Selecting the OSD language  
You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages.  
1. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
The menu screen appears.  
2. Touch the /button to select "Settings."  
The settings menu appears.  
3. Touch the /button to select "Language," then touch the Ok button.  
4. Touch the /button to select the desired OSD language, then touch the Ok  
button.  
Settings  
English / 한국어 / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Português /  
English  
TV Display  
Default Set  
Language  
/
/
Français  
5. To exit, touch the Menu ( ) button.  
The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language.  
Back  
Move  
Select  
Even though you turn the camcorder off and on, the current language setting is preserved.  
The "Language" options may be changed without prior notice.  
The date and time format may change depending on the selected language.  
This camcorder adopts a built-in battery. When its charged capacity decreases, saved user settings may be reset so be sure to  
charge the battery after use.  
-
When the battery use time is significantly decreased, the battery is near the end of its useful life and must be replaced by a  
Samsung authorized service center.  
When keeping your camcorder with the battery fully charged, the user settings remain for 2 months or more.  
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about the storage media  
You can record on a memory card, so you should insert the desired storage media before starting recording or  
playback.  
You can use SDHC and SD cards on your camcorder.  
(Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.)  
Before inserting or ejecting the memory card, turn the camcorder off.  
INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD  
Inserting a memory card  
1. Turn the camcorder off.  
2. Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.  
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks  
in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.  
4. Close the cover.  
Ejecting a memory card  
1. Turn the camcorder off.  
2. Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.  
3. Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out.  
4. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover.  
As shown in the figure, be sure to slide the memory card inwards with the label  
facing down.  
CAUTION  
Never format a memory card using a PC.  
Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder.  
The memory card and its data may be damaged.  
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about the storage media  
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD  
A memory card is a compact portable storage media.  
You can use an SDHC memory card.  
SDHC/SD memory cards  
(Memory cards must be purchased separately.)  
-
You can also use an SD memory card, but recommended that you use an SDHC  
memory card with your camcorder. (SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this  
camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.)  
Terminals  
In this camcorder, you can use memory cards (SD/SDHC) of the following  
capacity.  
Protection  
tab  
-
SD: 1GB~2GB, SDHC: 4GB~32GB  
<Usable memory cards>  
Compatible recording media  
-
The following recording media have been recommended for use with this  
camcorder. Others are not recommended, so buy such products with caution.  
SDHC or SD memory cards: by Panasonic, SanDisk, and TOSHIBA  
If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded.  
For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speed.  
-
Write speed: 5MB/sec is recommended.  
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory card  
The SDHC card is a higher version (Ver.2.00) SD card and supports capacity above 4GB.  
An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files  
recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch up towards the terminals. To set write protection, move the  
switch down.  
Due to changes In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory cards can not be used with  
current SD enabled host devices. SDHC memory cards can only be used with only SDHC enabled host devices.  
Common cautions for memory card use  
Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of  
your PC.  
Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting, deleting, recording, and  
playback may cause data loss.  
After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not  
recognize the modified file.  
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Handling a memory card  
It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss.  
It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices. Be sure to format your memory card using this  
camcorder.  
You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or are saved  
by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card.  
If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder.  
Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card.  
A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.  
A memory card is a precision electronic media. Do not bend, drop, or cause strong impact to the card.  
Do not use or store at high temperatures, in humidity or a dusty environment.  
Do not bring 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 supplied with the card on the label pasting portion.  
Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it.  
Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.  
We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity.  
After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction.  
The camcorder supports SDHC/SD memory cards for data storage.  
The data storage speed may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system.  
Using a lower write speed memory card when recording a video may cause problems when storing the video on the  
memory card. You may even lose your video data during the recording.  
In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and  
displays a warning: "Low speed card. Please record at lower quality."  
To facilitate video recording, you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed.  
If you are forced to use a low speed memory card, resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value. However,  
the higher the resolution, the more memory will be used.  
For optimal performance of the camcorder, ensure that you purchase a fast speed memory card.  
Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.  
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RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY  
The following shows the camcorder's maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution  
/ memory capacity.  
For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits.  
Recordable time for videos  
Media  
Memory Card (SDHC/SD)  
4GB  
Capacity  
1GB  
2GB  
8GB  
16GB  
32GB  
Resolution  
Quality  
Super Fine  
Fine  
7 min.  
11 min.  
11 min.  
16 min.  
16 min.  
22 min.  
29 min.  
45 min.  
67 min.  
15 min.  
21 min.  
21 min.  
32 min.  
32 min.  
43 min.  
58 min.  
87 min.  
131 min.  
31 min.  
45 min.  
45 min.  
67 min.  
67 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
180 min.  
270 min.  
63 min.  
90 min.  
126 min.  
179 min.  
179 min.  
269 min.  
269 min.  
359 min.  
479 min.  
719 min.  
1079 min.  
254 min.  
360 min.  
360 min.  
541 min.  
541 min.  
721 min.  
962 min.  
1444 min.  
2165 min.  
1080/30p  
Super Fine  
Fine  
90 min.  
720/60p  
720/30p  
134 min.  
134 min.  
180 min.  
240 min.  
260 min.  
540 min.  
Super Fine  
Fine  
Super Fine  
Fine  
480/60p  
Slow Motion  
Super Fine  
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)  
1GB1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion  
of the memory.  
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Recordable number of photos  
Media  
Memory Card (SDHC/SD)  
Capacity  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
32GB  
Resolution  
3648X2736  
3648X2052  
2816X2112  
2816X1584  
2048X1536  
2048X1152  
379  
458  
680  
889  
1363  
1759  
740  
892  
1324  
1731  
2651  
3421  
1529  
1843  
2734  
3572  
5470  
7058  
3058  
3686  
5468  
7144  
9999  
9999  
6103  
7352  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
(Unit: Approximate number of images)  
The previous figures are measured under Samsung's standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use  
condition.  
The higher the resolution and quality settings, the more memory is used.  
High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If the higher resolution is selected, there is less space to  
record videos in the memory.  
When recording complex videos with a lot of action and color, the file size will be larger.  
Memory cards of bigger than 32GB in capacity may not work properly.  
The maximum size of a video file that can be recorded at one time is 3.5GB (HD resolution) and 1.3GB (SD resolution).  
You can store up to 9999 videos and photos in one folder.  
The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings.  
BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING  
Hold your camcorder properly while recording to avoid covering the lens and  
the internal microphone with your fingers and pressing any button without  
purpose.  
Adjusting the shooting angle  
Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
1. Hook up the wrist strap to your hand.  
2. Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with  
another person or object.  
3. Aim and focus as shown in the illustration.  
It is recommended to keep the sun behind you while shooting.  
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recording  
Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are described below and on the following pages.  
This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the  
same mode without having to change it.  
RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOS  
This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD)  
resolutions. You can also record photos with various resolutions.  
Before recording, set the resolution for your purpose. pages 43-44  
PRECHECk  
Insert the memory card. page 27  
Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
Check the subject on the LCD screen.  
To record videos  
To record photos  
1. Press the Recording start/stop (  
) button.  
1. Press the Photo (  
) button halfway down (half press).  
Check the target image.  
The recording indicator ( ) will display and  
recording will start.  
To stop recording, press the Recording start/  
stop ( ) button again.  
2. When recording is finished, turn the camcorder off.  
2. Press the Photo ( ) button down fully (full press).  
A shutter sound is heard. When the capturing  
) indicator disappears, the photo is recorded.  
(
  
While saving the photo on the storage media, you  
cannot proceed with the next recording.  
3. When recording is finished, turn the camcorder off.  
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Do not operate the Power (  
) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media.  
Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the storage media.  
WARNING  
For on-screen information display. page 20  
For various functions available when you record videos and photos. pages 42-47  
During recording, some button operations are unavailable. (Play (  
) button, Menu ( ) button, etc.)  
Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top of the camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not blocked.  
Before recording an important video and photo, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio  
and video recording.  
You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock.  
You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start/stop (  
Back ( ) button.  
Audio will not be recorded with the photo on the storage media.  
Photo files recorded by your camcorder conform to the "DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)" universal standard established by the  
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).  
), Photo (  
), Play (  
) or  
DCF is an integrated image-file format for digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF.  
Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording.  
QUICK VIEW  
Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your  
recording.  
1. Touch the Ok button in STBY mode right after your recording.  
Shortcut menu is displayed on the LCD screen.  
2. Touch the button to view the most recent video (or photo) you have  
recorded.  
During a quick view, use the ////Ok buttons for playback  
search the current file.  
Touch the Menu ( ) button to delete the recording which is being  
played back.  
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3. After the quick view is finished, your camcorder switches back to the STBY  
mode.  
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recording  
ZOOMING IN AND OUT  
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.  
This camcorder allows you to record using the digital zoom.  
To zoom in  
Touch the(T) button to zoom in.  
Digital Zoom is available from 3.5 to 4 times according to the video resolution.  
W: Recording  
wide area  
(wide-angle)  
To zoom out  
Touch the (W) button to zoom out.  
T: Recording  
enlarged image  
(telephoto)  
The digital zoom function is not available in the following conditions:  
-
-
-
When recording a video at "Video Resolution: 1080/30p."  
When connecting to a TV.  
W: Wide angle  
T: Telephoto  
During slow motion recording  
Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. The image quality  
may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.  
Frequent use of the digital zoom function consumes more power.  
If you use the digital zoom while recording, the operation noises such as button touch sound  
can be recorded.  
The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 1.3m.  
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playback  
You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways.  
This camcorder provides one combined video and photo play mode. You can easily play videos or photos in the  
same mode without having to change it.  
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE  
Record/play mode can be switched with the Play ( ) button  
Single view screen can be moved to thumbnail index view screen with the Back ( ) button.  
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Move  
Play  
<Record mode>  
<Play mode: Thumbnail index view>  
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playback  
PLAYING VIDEOS  
You can find desired videos quickly using the thumbnail index view.  
PRECHECk  
page  
27  
Insert the memory card.  
Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
1. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
The thumbnail index view appears.  
In thumbnail index view, a video is displayed with a film border and a photo is  
displayed with its screen ratio.  
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The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file.  
When a video file is selected, the playing time appears on the screen.  
2. Touch the ///button to select the desired video, then touch the Ok  
button.  
The Shortcut menu for playback is displayed and the selected video is played.  
When a playback is complete, the thumbnail index view appears.  
To return to thumbnail index view while playing, touch the Back ( ) button.  
Move  
Play  
Video  
Photo  
Do not power off or eject the memory card during video playback. Doing so may damage the  
recorded data.  
CAUTION  
Video files may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases:  
-
-
-
Video files were edited or renamed on a PC  
0:00:05/0:00:55  
Video files were recorded by devices other than the camcorder  
Video file formats that are not supported  
100-0001  
The built-in speaker and LCD screen automatically turn off when the component/AV cable is  
connected to the camcorder. (When connected to external devices, volume adjustment should be  
done on the connected external device.)  
You can playback recorded video on a TV or a PC. pages 73, 64  
You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube or Flickr using Intelli-studio. page 67  
For various functions available during playback, see "playback options." page 37  
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Adjusting the volume  
1. Touch the Ok button to display the shortcut menu.  
2. Touch the /button to increase or decrease the volume.  
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The volume bar disappears after 3~4 seconds.  
You can hear the recorded sound from the built-in speaker.  
The level can be set to anywhere between 0 and 10.  
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Various playback operations  
❙❙  
Still playback (pause) (  
/
)
Touch the Ok button during playback.  
-
To resume normal playback, touch the Ok button again.  
Search playback ( / )  
During playback, place and hold your finger on the /button for reverse search/forward search.  
Touching the /button repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction.  
-
-
RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32  
FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32  
To resume normal playback, touch the Ok button.  
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Skip playback (  
/
)
100-0001  
During playback, touch the button to locate the start point of the next file.  
Touching the button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.  
During playback, touch the /button to locate the start point of the current file.  
Touching the /button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction.  
Touch the /button within 3 seconds from the start point, and the first image of the  
previous file is skipped.  
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Frame-by-frame playback (  
/
)
100-0001  
During pause, touching the /button makes play go reverse/forward one frame at a time.  
-
To resume normal playback, touch the Ok button.  
Slow motion playback (  
/
)
During pause, place and hold your finger on the /button for reverse/forward slow  
playback.  
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During slow motion playback, touching the /button changes the playback speed.  
-
-
Reverse/forward slow playback rate: x1/2  
x1/4  
x1/8  
To resume normal playback, touch the Ok button.  
Playing back for search, skip, slow motion or frame-by-frame except normal playback, it does not  
support the audio function.  
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playback  
VIEWING PHOTOS  
You can find and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view.  
PRECHECk  
page  
27  
Insert the memory card.  
Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
1. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
The thumbnail index view appears.  
In thumbnail index view, a video is displayed with a film border and a photo is  
displayed with its screen ratio.  
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The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file.  
2. Touch the ///button to select the desired photo, then touch the Ok  
button.  
The Shortcut menu for playback is displayed and the selected photo is  
displayed in the full screen view.  
Move  
Full View  
To view the previous/next file, touch the /button.  
To return to the thumbnail index view, touch the Back ( ) button.  
Video  
Photo  
Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the  
recorded data.  
WARNING  
Your camcorder may not playback the following photo files normally;  
-
-
-
A photo with its file name changed on a PC.  
A photo recorded on other devices.  
A photo with a file format not supported on this camcorder (does not conform to DCF  
standards).  
100-0005  
Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo.  
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Zooming during photo playback  
You can magnify the playback photo image from the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the Ok button on the camcorder.  
1. Select the photo you want to magnify.  
2. Adjust the magnification with the Ok button.  
The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of  
image.  
You can zoom in from x2.0 to x5.0 by touching the Ok button.  
While the playback zoom is in use, other images cannot be selected.  
3. Touch the ▲/▼/◄/► button to get the part you want in the center of the screen.  
x3.0  
4. To cancel, touch the Back ( ) button.  
You cannot apply the playback zoom function to the images that are recorded on other devices.  
The playback zoom function is available only in photo single view.  
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recording options  
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS  
You can change the menu settings to customize your camcorder.  
Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the  
various settings.  
Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after  
this page.  
For example: Setting the iSCENE in Record mode.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
iSCENE  
2. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
Auto  
The menu screen appears.  
Sports  
◄/►  
3. Touch the  
button to select "iSCENE."  
▲/▼  
Beach/Snow  
4. Select the desired submenu item with the  
button, then touch the Ok button.  
Back  
5. To exit, touch the Menu ( ) or Back ( ) button.  
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The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed.  
-
However, if "Auto" is selected in the iSCENE mode, the item's indicator may not be  
displayed on the screen.  
You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on-screen information mode is  
-
set to full display. page 24  
You can also access the shortcut menu using the Ok button. page 23  
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Button Tips  
a. Menu ( ) button : Use it to enter or exit the menu.  
b. ▲/▼/◄/► button : Use it to move up/down/left/right.  
c. Ok button : Use it to select or confirm the menu.  
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RECORDING MENU ITEMS  
Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode.  
For operation details, see the corresponding page. pages 42-47  
Items  
Default value  
Page  
42  
iSCENE  
Auto  
Video Resolution  
Video Quality  
Photo Resolution  
Back Light  
1080/30p  
43  
Fine  
44  
3648x2736 (4:3)  
44  
Off  
Off  
Off  
45  
Digital Effect  
Time Lapse REC  
45  
46  
There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. You cannot select the grey menu items. Refer to the troubleshooting  
for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. page 87  
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USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS  
You can the menu items for video or photo images recording.  
iSCENE  
This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed according to the subject's brightness for optimal recording: You  
can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.  
item  
Auto  
contents  
on-screen display  
- You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode.  
None  
- Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in  
golf or tennis. If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the  
image may flicker. In this case, use the Auto mode for recording.  
Sports  
- Prevents underexposure of subject's face, etc. in a place where light  
reflection is intense, such as at the beach in midsummer or on a ski  
slope.  
Beach/Snow  
The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 23  
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Video Resolution  
You can select the resolution of video to be recorded.  
item  
contents  
on-screen display  
1080/30p  
720/60p  
720/30p  
480/60p  
Records in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format.  
Records in the HD (1280x720 60p) format.  
Records in the HD (1280x720 30p) format.  
Records in the SD (720x480 60p) format.  
Records in the slow motion (320x240 120fps).  
This camcorder can record by 120 frames per second (fps). In addition,  
the recorded video can be played back at low speed (x1/2).  
Slow Motion  
"60p"/"30p" indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60/30 frames per second.  
Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the  
recording image.  
High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If the higher resolution is selected, there is less space to  
record videos in the memory.  
Zoom can not be performed slow motion recording.  
The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded. page 30  
Audio is not recorded while recording in slow motion.  
The image quality of “Slow Motion” is not as good as that of normal recording.  
Recommended recording resolution settings for playback on external devices  
<HDTV>  
<PC/Web/Mobile device>  
1280x720 60p  
<Normal TV>  
720x480 60p  
1920x1080 30p  
1280x720 60p  
1280x720 30p  
1280x720 30p  
720x480 60p  
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Video Quality  
You can select the quality of a video to be recorded.  
item  
contents  
on-screen display  
Records in the best possible quality.  
Records in high quality.  
Super Fine  
Fine  
The lower quality of a video is, the higher compression rate is. The recordable time of a video is increased, but its quality is decreased.  
Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 30  
Photo Resolution  
You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded.  
item  
contents  
on-screen display  
3648x2736  
3648X2052  
2816X2112  
2816X1584  
2048X1536  
2048X1152  
Records in 3648x2736 resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Records in 3648X2052 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Records in 2816X2112 resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Records in 2816X1584 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Records in 2048X1536 resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Records in 2048X1152 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality.  
The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment.  
High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If a higher resolution is selected, there is less space to  
store photos in the memory.  
For detailed information image capacity. page 31  
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Back Light  
When the subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.  
item  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
Disables the function.  
None  
- Backlight compensation is executed.  
- Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.  
On  
Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background:  
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.  
This function also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 23  
<Backlight off>  
<Backlight on>  
Digital Effect  
The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording.  
Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.  
There are 4 different digital effect options.  
item  
Off  
contents  
Disables the function.  
on-screen display  
1
2
None  
Changes the images into Black and  
White.  
1
2
B&W  
This mode gives the images a reddish  
brown pigment.  
3
4
Sepia  
Reverses the colors and the brightness,  
creating the look of a negative.  
3
4
Negative  
Art  
Adds artistic effects to an image.  
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Time Lapse REC  
Time Lapse REC records still images at specific intervals you can set, and plays them as one video file.  
This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming flowers, etc.  
Settings  
Off  
Contents  
On-screen display  
Disables the function.  
None  
When you start video recording, images of the subject are captured and saved to  
the storage media by set interval and total recording period.  
On  
Setting the Time Lapse REC mode:  
To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you need to set the recording interval and total  
recording time in the menu.  
Time Lapse REC  
Off  
On  
1 Sec  
24 Hr  
1. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
2. Touch the /button to select “Time Lapse REC.”  
3. Touch the /button to select “On,” then touch the Ok button.  
Back  
The recording interval and total time for recording items are displayed.  
("Sec": seconds, "Hr": hours)  
Time Lapse REC  
4. Set a desired recording interval ("Sec") with the /button. ("1 Sec" "10 Sec"   
Off  
1
24  
Sec  
Hr  
"30 Sec")  
On  
= 24 Min  
5. Move to the next setting with the button and set a desired total recording time ("Hr")  
in the same way. ("24 Hr" "72 Hr" "48 Hr")  
While you set the preparatory settings (recording interval and total recording time),  
the approximate time-lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen.  
Back  
Move  
Ok  
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6. Touch the OK button to finish the setting and touch the Menu ( ) or Back ( ) button  
1Sec/24Hr  
to exit the menu.  
7. After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording start/stop (  
) button.  
Time Lapse Recording...  
The Time Lapse REC starts.  
For Time Lapse REC, the [HD]720/60p resolution and Super Fine quality are  
supported only.  
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Example of Time Lapse REC  
Total time for recording  
Recording interval  
Time Lapse REC records image frames at a predefined  
interval to produce a time-lapse video.  
Time Lapse REC is useful for filming in the following  
situations:  
Timeline  
Blooming flowers  
Clouds rolling by in the sky  
Time for recording on the  
storage media (a video  
clip of Time Lapse REC)  
This function is shut off after being used one time.  
60 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your  
camcorder is one second, the interval defines how long the Time Lapse Recording should be set for. For example, if you  
set the interval to "30 Sec," Time Lapse Recording should be set for at least 30 minutes to record a minimum video length  
of 1 second (60 images).  
Once the Time Lapse REC finishes recording for its total recording time, it switches to standby mode.  
Press the Recording start/stop (  
) button if you want to stop the Time Lapse REC.  
Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording.  
When a video recording fills up 3.5GB of storage media, a new recording file is automatically started at that point.  
When the battery is discharged during Time Lapse REC, it saves the recording up to that point and switches to standby  
mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.  
When memory runs out while performing Time Lapse REC, the camcorder switches to standby mode after saving what was  
recorded so far.  
We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.  
When a time lapse recording starts, the "Time Lapse Recording" message blinks on the screen and it appears that the  
screen has stopped. This is a normal operation; do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder.  
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playback options  
PLAYBACK MENU ITEMS  
Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.  
See page 40 for playback information and button operation.  
See pages 49-54 for details on menu items during playback.  
: Possible  
: Not possible  
Thumbnail index  
Items  
Video single view Photo single view  
Page  
view  
Delete  
49  
Protect  
50  
51  
Edit  
Divide  
Share Mark  
53  
(Video only)  
Slide Show  
File Info  
54  
54  
Depending on the mode selected, not all items can be selected and changed.  
Before selecting a menu item, set the appropriate operation mode first. page 19  
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DELETE  
You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once.  
1. Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
2. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
◄/►  
3. Touch the Menu ( ) button touch the  
button to select “Delete.”  
▲/▼  
4. Select the option by touching the  
button, then touch the Ok button.  
item  
contents  
Deletes individual selected videos or photos.  
0:00:55  
1/10  
Select the desired videos or photos to delete by touching the  
Ok button, then touch the Menu ( ) button. Select "Yes" and  
touch the Ok button to delete.  
Select Files  
All Files  
The indicator ( ) is displayed on the selected videos or  
photos.  
Touching the Ok button toggles between selecting the  
videos or photos to be deleted or not.  
Move  
Play  
Delete  
Deletes all videos and photos.  
Select Files  
All Files  
5. The pop-up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item.  
◄/►  
Select the desired item with the  
button and the Ok button.  
Back  
When the battery’s charged capacity is insufficient, the delete function may not operate. To prevent  
an unexpected power off while deleting, use the AC power adaptor if possible.  
Note that disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage  
media.  
Delete  
1/10  
To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate the image protection.  
page 50  
The protect (  
) indicator will blink if you try to delete an image that was previously protected.  
page 50  
You must release the protect function to delete the image.  
Back  
Delete  
Cancel  
If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete.  
page 28  
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.  
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playback options  
PROTECT  
You can protect saved important videos or photos from accidental deletion.  
Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory.  
1. Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
2. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
3. Touch the Menu ( ) button touch the ◄/► button to select “Protect.”  
4. Select the option by touching the ▲/▼ button, then touch the Ok button.  
item  
contents  
Protects selected videos or photos from deletion.  
Select the desired videos or photos to protect by touching the  
Ok button, then touch the Menu ( ) button. Select "Yes"  
and touch the Ok button to confirm.  
0:00:55  
1/10  
Select Files  
The indicator (  
photos.  
Touching the Ok button toggles the selection between  
) is displayed on the selected videos or  
Move  
Play  
protection and release.  
Protect  
Select Files  
All On  
Protects all videos and photos.  
All On  
All Off  
Cancels the protection for all videos and photos.  
All Off  
5. The pop-up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item.  
◄/►  
Select the desired item with the  
button and the Ok button.  
Back  
Protected videos or photos will show the indicator (  
) when they are displayed.  
Protect  
1/10  
If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set image protection.  
Back  
Protect  
Cancel  
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EDIT: DIVIDE  
You can divide a video as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need.  
The videos will be divided in groups of two.  
1
Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the  
camcorder.  
Edit  
Divide  
2. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
3. Touch the Menu ( ) button touch the ◄/► button to select “Edit  
touch the Ok button to select “Divide.”  
Back  
4. Select the desired video using the ▲/▼/◄/► button, then touch the Ok button.  
Divide  
1/10  
ed  
The select video will be paused.  
5. Search the point of division by using the ◄/► button.  
6. Touch the Menu ( ) button to pause at the point of division.  
A message appears asking for your confirmation.  
Back  
Move  
Select  
7. Select “Yes.”  
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The selected video is divided into two videos.  
Divide  
100-0001  
The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the  
thumbnail index.  
Back  
Divide  
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playback options  
Example: You can divide a video into two in order to delete a section you no longer need.  
2. After image is divided at 30 second  
3. After deleting  
1. Before dividing  
point.  
first video.  
0~60 seconds  
0~30 seconds  
31~60 seconds  
0~30 seconds  
The video is divided into two videos.  
The Divide function is not available in the following conditions:  
If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds.  
-
-
-
-
-
If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end.  
If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 15MB.  
Videos recorded or edited by other devices.  
Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli-studio.  
You can not delete a protected image. You must first release the protect function to delete it. page 50  
The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds.  
When a share marked video is divided, two divided videos also have the share marking.  
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SHARE MARK  
You can set the share mark on the video. Then you can directly upload the marked file  
to the YouTube site.  
Share Mark  
Select Files  
1. Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
Back  
The thumbnail index screen appears.  
3. Touch the Menu ( ) button touch the ◄/► button to select “Share Mark  
Share Mark  
1/10  
touch the Ok button to select “Select Files.”  
4. Touch the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired videos, then touch the Ok  
button.  
The indicator (  
You can also set the share mark on the video by simply touching the Share  
) button.  
5. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
A message appears asking for your confirmation.  
6. Select “Yes.”  
) is displayed on the selected videos.  
Back  
Cancel  
Mark  
(
By using the software Intelli-studio embedded in the camcorder, you can easily upload videos  
marked with share marks. page 67  
The Share Mark is not available in the following conditions:  
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Videos longer than 10 minutes  
Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutes  
When uploading a video file to a website such as YouTube, the one-time upload capacity is a maximum of 100MB or 10 minutes.  
To upload a video over 10 minutes long, follow the procedure below to automatically divide it into 10 minute segments with a share  
mark added:  
1. Move to the desired file by touching the///button and touch the Ok button.  
2. Touch the Share ( ) button.  
3. Move to "Yes" by touching the /button and touch the Ok button.  
After dividing the video file into 10 minute segments, move to the thumbnail index view.  
The share mark ( ) appears on each divided video file.  
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SLIDE SHOW  
You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically.  
1. Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
Slide Show  
Start  
2. Press the Play (  
) button to select the Play mode.  
The thumbnail index screen appears.  
3. Touch the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired photo, then touch the Ok button.  
The selected photo appears in the single view.  
Back  
4. Touch the Menu ( ) button touch the ◄/► button to select “Slide Show  
touch the Ok button to select “Start.”  
The indicator ( ) is displayed and the slide show starts from the current image.  
All photos are played back consecutively for 3 seconds each.  
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To stop the slide show, touch the , , Ok, or Back (  
) button.  
This function works only in the photo single view.  
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FILE INFO  
You can see the image information for all images.  
1. Insert the memory card and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
2. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play mode.  
The thumbnail index screen appears.  
File Info  
This File  
3. Touch the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired image, then touch the Ok button.  
The selected image appears in the single view.  
Back  
4. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
5. Touch the ◄/► button to select “File Info,” then touch the Ok button.  
File Info  
The information of the selected image is displayed as shown below.  
100VIDEO HDV_0001.MP4  
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Date, Duration, Size, Resolution  
6. To exit, touch the Back ( ) button.  
This function is available only in the video or photo single view.  
:
:
:
Date  
JAN/01/2009  
00:00:55  
Duration  
Size  
68.0MB  
:
Resolution [HD] 1080/30p  
Back  
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settings options  
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS"  
You can change the menu settings to customize your camcorder.  
Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the  
various settings.  
1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  
2. Touch the Menu ( ) button.  
The menu screen appears.  
3. Touch the ◄/► button to select "Settings."  
The settings menu appears.  
Settings  
4. Select the desired submenu and menu item with the ▲/▼/◄/► button and the  
Storage Info  
Format  
Ok button.  
To return to the normal screen, touch the Menu ( ) or Back ( ) button.  
File No.  
:
If there is no storage media inserted, the menu item cannot be selected and will be dimmed  
in the menu:"Storage Info", "Format", etc.  
The pop-up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item.  
In this case, select the desired item with the ◄/► button and the Ok button.  
Back  
Select  
Settings  
Storage Info  
Format  
Button Tips  
Series  
Reset  
File No.  
a. Menu ( ) button : Use to enter or exit the menu.  
b. ▲/▼/◄/► button : Use to move up/down/left/right.  
c. Ok button : Use to select or confirm the menu.  
Back  
Move  
Select  
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settings options  
SETTING MENU ITEMS  
You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder.  
For operation details, see the corresponding page. pages 56-61  
Items  
Storage Info  
Format  
Default values  
Page  
56  
57  
57  
57  
58  
58  
58  
59  
59  
60  
60  
60  
61  
61  
61  
61  
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-
File No.  
Series  
-
Bright  
On  
On  
On  
5 Min  
On  
Date/Time Set  
LCD Brightness  
Auto LCD Off  
Beep Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Auto Power Off  
PC Software  
NTSC/PAL  
NTSC  
TV Out  
TV Connect Guide  
Component Auto  
-
On  
-
TV Display  
Default Set  
Language  
-
These items and default values may be changed without notice.  
USING THE SETTING MENU ITEMS  
Storage Info  
Storage Info  
It shows you the storage information. You can view the storage media, used memory  
space and available memory space.  
• Used : 62KB  
• Free : 7.68GB  
[HD] 1080/30p  
:90 Min  
If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu.  
Back  
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Format  
The format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media, including protected files.  
You can format (initialize) recording data in the storage media. You have to format the pre-used storage media or  
newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation  
when accessing the storage media.  
Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased.  
Do not format the storage media with a PC or a different device.  
Make sure to format the storage media on the camcorder.  
WARNING  
Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to  
use the provided AC power adaptor, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. If the  
storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.  
A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted. page 28  
If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu.  
File No.  
File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded.  
settings  
contents  
on-screen display  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another one  
or after formatting or deleting all files. The file number is reset when a new folder is  
created.  
Series  
None  
Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting, deleting all files or inserting a new  
memory card.  
Reset  
None  
When you set "File No." to "Series," each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names.  
This is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC.  
Date/Time Set  
Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. page 25  
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settings options  
LCD Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.  
settings  
Normal  
Bright  
contents  
on-screen display  
Standard brightness.  
None  
None  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power.  
If you adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright, it is hard to see the LCD screen indoors.  
LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored.  
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.  
settings  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
Disables the function.  
None  
When there is no operation for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode or during recording,  
the power saving mode starts with the LCD screen dimmed.  
On  
None  
When this “Auto LCD Off” function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal.  
Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following cases:  
- If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor) is connected.  
Beep Sound  
You can set the beep sound to on/off. If there is a beep sound when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on.  
settings  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
Disables the function.  
When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed.  
None  
None  
On  
The Beep sound function is canceled in the following cases:  
-
-
During recording, playing  
When the camcorder has a cable connection. (component/AV cable)  
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Shutter Sound  
You can turn the shutter sound on or off.  
settings  
contents  
on-screen display  
Off  
On  
Disables the function.  
When on, the shutter will sound with each press of the Photo ( ) button.  
None  
None  
Auto Power Off  
To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the camcorder if there is no  
operation for a certain period of time.  
settings  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
The camcorder does not turn off automatically.  
None  
For power saving purpose, the camcorder will automatically turn power off if there is no  
operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view.  
5 Min  
None  
Auto Power Off will be disabled in the following cases:  
If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.  
During recording, playing (pause excluded), or a slideshow.  
Press the Power ( ) button to restart the camcorder.  
-
-
Auto LCD Off / Auto Power Off  
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
90Min  
STBY  
3058  
After  
2 minutes  
PC Software is operating  
PC Software is operating  
After 2 minutes  
After 3 minutes  
Select Share button.  
Select Share button.  
you can upload file  
you can upload file  
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< In the STBY mode>  
<LCD Brightness: Normal>  
<Power Off>  
<USB cable>  
<LCD Brightness: Normal>  
90Min  
0:00:00  
90Min  
0:02:00  
90Min  
0:05:00  
After 2 minutes  
After 3 minutes  
After 3 minutes  
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JAN/01/2009 12:00AM  
JAN/01/2009 12:00AM  
<During recording>  
<LCD Brightness: Normal>  
<LCD screen is darkened.> <Back Light off / LCD Off>  
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settings options  
PC Software  
If you set PC Software to on, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your  
PC. You can download the stored videos and photos stored on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. Editing videos/photos is also  
available using the PC software.  
settings  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
Disables the function.  
None  
You can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder  
On  
None  
and your PC.  
The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only.  
NTSC/PAL  
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. Sets the video output signal according to the TV color system of the  
connected video equipment.  
settings  
NTSC  
PAL  
contents  
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode.  
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode.  
on-screen display  
None  
None  
To view your recordings on a TV, check the TV color system of the country or region where the camcorder is used. page 78  
This function is for setting the video output method and does not affect the original recorded video source.  
TV Out  
You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected.  
This camcorder provides the two-in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and the AV cable. Therefore,  
when using the component/AV cable, you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the “TV Out” menu.  
settings  
contents  
on-screen display  
Component Auto  
Select it to set the resolution to that of the recording.  
Component 480p  
Component 480i  
Select it when connecting to an SD resolution TV that supports progressive scan.  
Select when connecting to an SD resolution TV that does not support progressive scan.  
Select it when you connected the camcorder to a TV that only has a composite jack.  
(Video, Audio L/R).  
Composite  
The on-screen display indicators for the TV Out setting are displayed only when the component/AV cable is connected.  
For more information about the connected TV, refer to your TV’s user manual.  
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TV Connect Guide  
Following the TV Connect Guide, use an appropriate connection method for your TV type.  
Shows information on cables and jacks used to connect the camcorder to a TV.  
settings  
contents  
on-screen display  
Select it when you want to know how to connect a component (Y/PB/PR, Audio L/R)  
cable to TV.  
Component  
None  
Select it when you want to know how to connect a composite (Video, Audio L/R)  
cable to TV.  
Composite  
None  
TV Display  
When the camcorder is connected to a TV, the OSD (on screen display) of the camcorder can be turned on and off  
on the TV screen.  
settings  
Off  
contents  
on-screen display  
The OSD of the camcorder does not appear on the screen of the connected TV.  
The OSD of the camcorder appears on the screen of the connected TV.  
None  
On  
None  
The “TV Display” function sets whether to display camcorder’s screen indicators on the TV screen. Hence, setting it to “Off” does not  
remove screen indicators from the camcorder’s LCD monitor.  
Default Set  
You can initialize your camcorder settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory).  
Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images.  
After resetting the camcorder, set "Date/Time Set." page 25  
Do not turn off the power while initializing the settings. The "Default Set" function does not affect the files recorded on the storage media.  
Language  
You can select the desired language to display the menu and messages. page 26  
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using with a Windows computer  
CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE  
This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable.  
Check your computer type before using!!!  
To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. Then, take the steps below  
according to your computer type.  
Using with Windows  
Using with Macintosh OS  
Connect your camcorder to the computer using  
the USB cable.  
The built-in editing software Intelli-studio, runs  
on the PC automatically once the camcorder  
is connected to a Windows computer. (When  
you specify “PC Software: On”). page 60  
The built-in software on  
your camcorder, ‘Intelli-  
studio’, is not Macintosh  
compliant.  
Play back or edit your recordings on the computer  
using the built-in, Intelli-studio application.  
page 66  
You can also upload your recordings to YouTube  
or other web sites using Intellistudio. page 67  
Yes  
No  
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER  
You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB cable.  
Main Functions  
By using the built-in editing software, ‘Intelli-studio’ on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations:  
-
-
-
Playing back recorded videos or photos. page 66  
Editing recorded videos or photos. page 66  
Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube or Flickr, etc. page 67  
You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on the storage media to your computer.  
(Mass storage function) page 71  
System Requirements  
The following requirements must be met for using the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio):  
Items  
System Requirements  
OS (Operating System) Microsoft XP SP2, Vista  
Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher recommended,  
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher recommended  
512 MB (1 GB or higher recommended)  
CPU  
RAM  
nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher,  
Ati X1600 series or higher  
Video Card  
Display  
USB  
1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit color recommended)  
USB 2.0 support  
Direct X  
DirectX 9.0c or higher  
System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that meets the requirements, operations may not be  
ensured depending on the system.  
On a slower computer than recommended, video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly.  
When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install the program in version 9.0c or higher.  
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USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM  
Using the built-in Intelli-studio program in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo files onto your PC and edit them on your  
computer. The Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage video/photo files by using the simple USB cable  
connection between the camcorder and your PC.  
Starting the Intelli-studio program  
Settings  
Step 1. Connecting the USB cable  
Off  
PC Softwar
On  
1. Set the menu setting to “PC Software: On”. page 60  
You will find the default menu settings are set as shown at right.  
NTSC/PAL  
TV Out  
2. Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable.  
A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.  
According to your computer type, the corresponding removable disk window appears.  
3. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.  
Back  
Move  
Select  
Uploading to the computer is finished.  
If you do not want to save a new file, select “No.”  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way:  
1. Click on the “Safely Remove Hardware icon” icon on the taskbar.  
2. Select “USB Mass Storage Device”, and then click “Stop”.  
3. If the “Stop a Hardware device” window appears, click “OK.”  
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.  
Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung)  
Don’t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack.  
Insert the USB after checking the correct direction of its insertion.  
We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery.  
When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction.  
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring data, the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged.  
If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices, the camcorder may  
not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder.  
According to your computer type, the Intelli-studio program may not run automatically. In this case, open the desired CD-ROM drive that has the  
Intelli-studio program in My Computer and run iStudio.exe.  
When a USB cable is connected, if you have EmoDio (Samsung's MP3 player software) installed on your computer, the EmoDio software may load  
first.  
While the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable, the built-in battery are use as the camcorder power. And so we recommend using the AC  
power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery.  
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Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window  
When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window.  
1. Menu items  
❸ ❹  
2. Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC.  
3. Slide show of the photo files from the PC or  
camcorder.  
Playback of the video files from the PC or camcorder.  
4. Switches to Library of the PC and connected  
camcorder.  
5. Switches to Edit mode.  
6. Switches to Share mode.  
7. Changes the size of thumbnails.  
Displays all files (videos and photos)/Displays video  
files only.  
Displays photo files only.  
Sorts the files.  
8. Imports folders from PC.  
9. Selects the connected camcorder or storage.  
10. Saves new files to PC.  
11. Slide show of the photo files from the connected  
camcorder.  
Playback of the video files from the connected  
camcorder.  
12. Saves the selected file to PC.  
Saves the selected file to connected camcorder.  
13. Moves the file selected in the PC to the Edit mode.  
Moves the file(s) selected in the PC to the Share  
mode.  
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14. Moves the file(s) selected in the connected camcorder  
to the Share mode.  
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Step 3. Playing back videos (or photos)  
You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-  
studio application.  
1. Run the Intelli-studio program. page 64  
2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings.  
Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according to  
the selected source.  
3. Select the video (or photo) that you want to play, and then double-click  
to play back.  
Playback starts and the playback controls appear.  
Videos recorded at the 1920 X 1080 30p resolution may not play back if software  
other than Intelli-studio is used.  
Step 4. Editing videos (or photos)  
With Intelli-studio, you can edit videos or photos in various ways.  
(Movie Effect, Fine-Tuning, Transition Effect, Insert Text etc.)  
Select the video (or photo) you want to edit, and then click on the  
“EDIT” icon.  
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Step 5. Sharing the video/photo images online  
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly  
to a web site with one click.  
1. To do this, select “Share” in the main Video window.  
2. Click “Add” and move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing  
window for upload.  
The selected file appears in the sharing window.  
3. Click on the website you would like to upload files to.  
You can choose “YouTube,” “Flickr,” or the specified website you  
want to set for your uploading management.  
4. Click “Upload to Share Site” to start uploading.  
A pop-up window appears asking for your ID and the password.  
5. Enter your ID and password to access.  
Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your  
web access environment.  
For more information about the Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking  
the “Menu” “Help”.  
You can simply upload share marked videos onto YouTube by touching the  
Share (  
) button.  
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Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube  
One-Touch Share ( ) button lets you directly upload and share your videos onto YouTube. Just touch the  
Share ( ) button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable.  
Step 1  
Set the Share mark on the desired videos which you want to upload directly onto the  
YouTube site. Touch the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired video in the video  
thumbnail index view, then touch Share ( ) button.  
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The Share mark (  
) is displayed on the selected videos.  
You can also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu. page 53  
Step 2  
Move  
Play  
Connect the camcorder and a PC with the supplied USB cable. page 64  
The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a  
Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”).  
Step 3  
Touch the Share ( ) button while your camcorder is connected to a  
computer using the supplied USB cable.  
Selected videos with the Share marks are displayed on the sharing screen.  
Click "Yes" on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube.  
If you want to upload directly without showing a pop-up sharing window, check "Intelli-studio does not show a list of share  
marked files from the connected device."  
When uploading to the YouTube, the selected video will be converted into a format playable by YouTube before uploading.  
Time spent for uploading may vary depending on the user’s conditions including computer and network performance.  
There is no guarantee of uploading operation in all environments, and YouTube server-side changes in the future may disable this  
function.  
For more information on YouTube, visit the YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/  
This product’s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC. The presence of YouTube uploading  
functionality of this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube LLC.  
If you do not have an account of the specified website, you can register first before proceeding with the authorization.  
According to YouTube’s policy, direct video uploading may not be available in your nation / region.  
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Folders directory on your PC  
Other functions with the Intelli-Studio  
Importing and viewing the video/photo images from your PC  
1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by double-clicking the program icon on the  
desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC.  
2. Click “Import Folder” to import the video or photo files from your PC.  
3. The selected video or photo files are imported from your PC, and you can see the  
files' location on the Intelli-studio browser.  
4. You can double-click on the file you would like to start playback.  
The following is the file format supportable in Intelli-studio:  
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Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)  
Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF  
Import Folder” button  
Imported files  
Exporting the videos to your camcorder.  
1. Select the desired files to export.  
2. Click on the ( ) icon to export the files to your camcorder.  
3. The following pop-up window appears.  
4. Click on the “Okto export files. The files are saved to your camcorder.  
While transferring any file, do not disconnect the USB cable.  
It may cause damage to the camcorder or computer.  
WARNING  
When storing a video through Intelli-studio, it is automatically stored into an MP4 file that can be  
played back. However, only video file formats supported in Intelli-studio can be converted and  
stored in the camcorder.  
According to the resolution and type of the video, the storing time may differ.  
Photos cannot be stored on the camcorder through Intelli-studio.  
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Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer  
When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the  
camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly on the  
Windows computer.  
The Intelli-studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows:  
Click on “Menu” “Install Intelli-studio on PC.” in the Intelli-studio screen.  
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TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER  
You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting  
the USB cable to the camcorder.  
Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media (memory card)  
1. Check the “PC Software: Off” setting. page 60  
2. Insert the memory card.  
3. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 64  
The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears on the PC’s screen  
after a moment.  
The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.  
Select “Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer” and click “OK.”  
4. The folders in the storage media appear.  
Different file types are stored in different folders.  
5. Save the desired files on the storage media to your PC.  
If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confirm the connection  
(page 64) or repeat steps 1 and 3 again.  
When the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder of  
My Computer.  
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.  
While the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable, the built-in battery are use as the  
camcorder power. And so we recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply  
instead of the battery.  
Photos  
Videos  
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Structure of folders and files on the storage media  
The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows.  
Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable.  
Videos (H.264)  
The HD-quality (1920x1080 30p, 1280x720 60p, or 1280x720 30p) videos have  
HDV_####.MP4 format.  
The SD-quality videos have SDV_####.MP4 format.  
The HD and SD quality videos will be named as HDE_####.MP4 and  
SDE_####.MP4 respectively when you edit videos using the PC software.  
The file number automatically increases when a new video file is created.  
Up to 9,999 files can be created in one folder. A new folder is created when more than  
9,999 files are created.  
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VIDEO  
100VIDEO  
HDV_0001.MP4  
HDV_0002.MP4  
SDV_0001.MP4  
SDV_0002.MP4  
HDE_0001.MP4  
SDE_0001.MP4  
DCIM  
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Photos  
As with video files, the file number automatically increases when a new photo file is  
created.  
The maximum file number allowed is the same as in video files.  
A new folder stores files starting with SAM_0001.JPG.  
The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc.  
100PHOTO  
SAM_0001.JPG  
SAM_0002.JPG  
Up to 9,999 files can be created in one folder. A new folder is created when more than 9,999 files are created.  
Image format  
Videos  
Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is ".MP4."  
Refer to page 43 for video resolution.  
Photos  
Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is ".JPG."  
Refer to page 44 for photo resolution.  
When the 9,999th file is created in the 999th folder (i.e. HDV_9999.MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder), no more folders can be created.  
Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media, then reset the file numbering from the menu.  
We don't recommend you modify the name of a file/folder stored in the storage media using a PC.  
If you modify it, this camcorder may not recognize the modified files.  
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connecting to other devices  
You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or  
Standard TV.  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
PRECHECk  
Set the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected TV (NTSC/PAL). page 60  
Set the video signal output for TV using the “TV Out” function. page 60  
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as power source for the camcorder.  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
To play back the HD-quality (1080/30p,  
720/60p, or 720/30p) videos, you need a HDTV  
(high definition TV).  
Camcorder  
HDTV  
Connect your camcorder to a HDTV with the  
provided Component/AV (Y/PB/PR, Audio L/R)  
cable.  
Signal flow  
Component/AV cable  
Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.  
When connecting the component/AV, make sure to match the color of the cable plugs to the TV jacks.  
For more information about the connection, refer to your TV’s user manual.  
If you have an SD digital TV, the cable connections are the same as above mentioned but the recorded files are played back in SD quality.  
(When you specify “TV Out: Component 480p or Component 480i ”). page 60  
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Connecting to a SD (standard definition) TV (16:9/4:3)  
This connection is used when downconverting  
recorded HD-quality images to SD-quality  
Camcorder  
Blue plug with the yellow label  
images for playback. When playing back HD-  
quality (1080/30p, 720/60p, or 720/30p) videos  
on a SDTV, the images are downconverted to  
Standard TV  
480/60p standard definition images.  
Signal flow  
1. Set “TV Out” to “Composite.” page 60  
2. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the  
Component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable.  
Component/AV cable  
When connecting the component/AV, make sure to  
match the color of the cable plugs to the TV jacks. The  
Blue plug must be connected to the Video input on your  
TV (usually Yellow).  
Stereo Type  
Monaural Type  
White  
Blue  
Red  
Blue  
White  
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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN  
1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input  
connection the camcorder is connected to.  
This is often referred to as "line." Refer to the TV  
instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.  
2. Turn the camcorder on.  
Press the Play  
button to select the Play mode.  
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The camcorder image will appear on the TV screen.  
3. Perform playback.  
You can perform playback, recording or setting the  
menu while viewing on a TV screen.  
When "TV Display" is set to "Off ", OSD (On-Screen-Display) does not appear on the TV screen. page 61  
When the component/AV cable is connected to the camcorder, the built-in speaker and LCD screen will automatically turn off and you  
cannot adjust the volume bar.  
Icon  
Subject  
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio  
TV  
Record  
Photo  
LCD  
16:9  
4:3  
16:9  
4:3  
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER  
You can record (dub) images played back on this camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD  
recorders.  
PRECHECk  
Set the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video device (NTSC/PAL).  
page 60  
Set “TV Out” to “Composite.” page 60  
Use the provided Component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable to connect the camcorder to another video device  
as shown in the following figure:  
1. Press the Play ( ) button to select the Play  
mode. page 19  
Camcorder  
Blue plug with the yellow label  
2. Choose the recorded (dubbed) images on the  
thumbnail view and then touch the Ok button.  
VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorder  
3. Press the record button on the connected  
Signal flow  
device.  
The camcorder will start playback and the  
recording device will record (dub) it.  
Component/AV cable  
Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the camcorder  
from a household AC outlet to prevent battery power  
from shutting off during recording on another video  
device.  
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maintenance & additional information  
MAINTENANCE  
Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.  
The suggestions below will help you fulfil any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.  
For safekeeping of the camcorder, be sure to turn it off.  
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Remove the AC power adaptor. page 14  
Remove the memory card. page 27  
Cautions on storing  
Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:  
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the  
camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the camcorder to  
direct sunlight or place it near a heater.  
Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity or dust level is high:  
Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction. If humidity is high, the lens could become moldy, and  
the camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a  
desiccant packet to help protect it from humidity when storing it in a closet, etc.  
Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations:  
This could cause malfunctions.  
Cleaning the camcorder  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the AC power adaptor.  
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.  
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could  
deteriorate.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
To clean the lens  
Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers.  
If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
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Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
LCD screen  
To prevent damage to the LCD screen  
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Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything.  
Do not place the camcorder with LCD screen facing down.  
To prolong service life, avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use. They are not malfunctions.  
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While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.  
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD  
Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.  
Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.  
Power sources  
The provided AC adaptor enables you to use your camcorder in any country/region within the AC 100 V to 240 V,  
50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. When playing back or copying the NTSC formed recordings  
in an external device, set the video output signal according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment.  
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NTSC-compatible countries/regions  
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.  
PAL-compatible countries/regions  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great  
Britain, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.  
You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world.  
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troubleshooting  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.  
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.  
Warning indicators and messages  
Power source  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Low Battery  
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The battery is almost discharged.  
Charge the battery or use the AC power adaptor.  
Storage media  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
There is no memory card inserted in the  
card slot.  
Insert Card  
Insert a memory card.  
Delete unnecessary files on the memory card.  
Back-up files to your PC or another storage media  
and delete files.  
Change to another memory card which has enough  
free space.  
There is not enough space to record on  
the memory card.  
Card Full  
The memory card has some problem and Format the memory card or replace it with a new  
Card Error  
cannot be recognized.  
one.  
The write protection tab on an SDHC/SD  
card has been set to lock.  
Card Locked  
Release the write protection tab.  
Not Supported  
Card  
The memory card is not supported in this  
camcorder.  
Change to a memory card that we recommended.  
Not Formatted  
The memory card is not formatted.  
Format the memory card using the menu.  
The memory card may have been  
formatted by another device and may  
still have existing images on it.  
The image format is not supported.  
Check the supported file format. page 72  
Format the memory card using menu item.  
Not Supported  
Format  
Low speed card.  
Please record at  
lower quality.  
Change the memory card to a faster one. page 29  
The memory card does not have  
enough speed to record.  
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Change to a lower resolution.  
Change to a lower quailty.  
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troubleshooting  
Recording  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Format storage media using menus after backing-  
Some problems occured while writing  
data to storage media.  
Write Error  
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up impo  
media.  
rtant files to your PC or another storage  
The Number of  
video files is full.  
Cannot record video.  
The Number of  
photo files is full.  
Cannot take photo.  
Format the storage media using the menu after  
backing up important files to your PC or another  
storage device. Set "File No." to "Reset."  
Format storage media using the menu item after  
backing up important files to your PC or another  
storage device. Set "File No." to "Reset."  
Folder and files have reached capacity  
and you can not record.  
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Folder and files have reached their  
capacity and you cannot take a picture.  
Playback  
Message  
Icon  
Informs that...  
Action  
Format storage media using menus after backing  
up important files to PC or another storage  
device.  
Some problems occurred during reading  
data from storage media.  
Read Error  
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When there is condensation, put aside for a while before using  
What is condensation?  
CAUTION  
Condensation occurs when a camcorder is moved to a place where the temperature differs significantly from the previous place. In other  
words, the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference, and it condensates like dew on the external or  
internal lenses of the camcorder and on the reflection lens.  
When this happens, you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder. Also, it may cause a malfunction or damage  
to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is condensation.  
What can I do?  
Turn the power off and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.  
When does condensation occur?  
When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot area suddenly.  
When recording outdoors in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors.  
When recording outdoors in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the air conditioner was running.  
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Note before sending your camcorder for repair.  
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.  
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If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the following before asking for service repair.  
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center.  
Symptoms and solutions  
Power  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
Charge the battery.  
If you use an AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.  
Unplug the AC power adaptor, and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder  
before turning it on.  
The camcorder does not turn on.  
The power automatically turns off.  
Is "Auto Power Off" set to "5 Min"? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes,  
the camcorder is automatically turned off. To disable this option, change the setting  
of "Auto Power Off" to "Off." page 59  
The battery is almost discharged. Charge the battery.  
Use the AC power adaptor.  
Unplug the AC power adaptor, and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder  
before turning it on.  
Power cannot be turned off .  
The temperature is too low.  
The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.  
The battery reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged.  
Contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.  
The battery is quickly discharged.  
Displays  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
The recorded image is more narrow or fat  
than original image.  
You should check the resolution before you record. pages 43-44  
Unknown indicator appears on the screen. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. pages 79-80  
The after image remains on the LCD  
screen.  
This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor before turning the power off.  
The image on the LCD screen looks dark. Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.  
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troubleshooting  
Storage media  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 27  
Memory card functions are not operable. If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your  
camcorder. page 57  
You cannot delete the images protected by another device.  
Release the protection of the image on the device. page 50  
Image cannot be deleted.  
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card,  
etc.), if any. page 28  
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card,  
etc.), if any. page 28  
You cannot format the memory card.  
Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting.  
Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data. (It is recommended that you  
copy the data to your PC or other storage media.)  
The file may be corrupted.  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly.  
The file format is not supported by your camcorder.  
Only the file name is displayed, if the directory structure does not comply with the  
international standard.  
Recording  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
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.  
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.  
The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features 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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Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.  
Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the  
unnecessary files.  
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.  
The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.  
When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight  
during recording, the screen turns red or black  
for an instant.  
Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight.  
"Date/Time Set" is set to off. Set the "Date/Time Set" to on. page 25  
During recording, the date/time does not display.  
Set the "Beep Sound" to "On." page 58  
The beep sound is temporally off while recording videos.  
When the component/AV cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep  
sound will automatically turn off.  
The beep sound is not heard.  
There is a time difference between the point  
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point when  
where you press Recording start/stop (  
button and the point where the recorded video  
starts/stops.  
)
you press Recording start/stop (  
) button and the actual point where  
the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.  
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). Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.  
The recording stops.  
Set your camcorder to Record mode. page 19  
Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set.  
The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the storage  
media.  
You cannot record a photo  
page 57 Or remove unnecessary images. page 49  
When the video resolution is set to 1080/30p or Slow Motion, the digital zoom  
function is not available.  
Choose another video resolution.  
The digital zoom function is not available.  
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troubleshooting  
Adjusting the image during recording  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
This camcorder has no user-adjustable focus control function.  
It is out of focus.  
The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is 1.3m.  
This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. Cancel "iSCENE" to minimize these phenomena. page 42  
The image appears too bright or  
flickering, or changes in color.  
Playback on your camcorder  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
Press the Play (  
) button to set the Play mode.  
Pressing the playback (play/pause)  
button did not start playing.  
Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your camcorder.  
Check out the memory card compatibility. page 28  
The skip or search function does not  
work properly.  
If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it cannot function properly.  
Turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and turn it on again.  
Playback is interrupted unexpectedly.  
Check if the AC power adaptor is properly connected and stable.  
You cannot hear sound when playing a  
Time Lapse recording.  
The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound.  
Photos stored on a storage media are  
not displayed in the actual size.  
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  
Connect the audio of the component/AV to your camcorder or connected device (TV,  
HD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color- left)  
The component/AV cable is not connected properly.  
You cannot view the image or hear the  
sound on the connected device.  
Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack. pages 73-74  
This camcorder provides the two-in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the  
component and the AV cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable, you must  
check the right method for the TV output by setting the “TV Out” menu. page 60  
Set the video output signal according to the TV color system of the connected TV.  
The image does not appear on the TV.  
page 60  
The display mode of the recorded video does not match that of playback device.  
A video recorded in 16:9 wide mode should be played back on a TV or PC that  
supports 16:9 screen mode.  
The image appears distorted on TV or  
PC player.  
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Connecting to a computer  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
When using the videos, a  
computer does not recognize  
your camcorder.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then  
reconnect it correctly.  
A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder. Install or run the built-in  
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 a video file  
properly on a PC.  
Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to playback a video file.  
Check the recommended computer specifications.  
Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.  
Intelli-studio is not Macintosh compliant.  
Set “PC Software” to “On” in the Settings menu.  
Intelli-studio does not function  
properly.  
According to your computer type, the Intelli-studio program may not run automatically. In this case, open  
the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio program in My Computer and run iStudio.exe.  
video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer.  
The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected.  
If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi-speed USB (USB2.0),  
the images or sound may not be played back correctly.  
The image or sound on your  
camcorder is not played on  
your computer properly.  
The images and sound copied to your computer are not affected.  
Check the system requirements to play a video. page 63  
Exit all other applications running on the current computer.  
The playback screen is  
paused or distorted.  
If a recorded video is played on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer, the image  
may not play smoothly, depending on the transfer speed. Please copy the file to your PC, and  
then play it back.  
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troubleshooting  
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD recorder, etc.)  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
The component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable is not connected properly.  
Make sure that the component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e.  
to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder. page 76  
This camcorder provides the two-in-one Component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the  
You cannot dub correctly  
using the component/AV  
(Video, Audio L/R) cable.  
component and the AV cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable, you must check  
the right method for the TV output by setting the “TV Out” menu. page 60  
General operations  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
The date and time are  
incorrect.  
Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?  
The backup built-in rechargeable battery may be discharged. page 25  
Unplug the AC power adaptor, and reconnect the power supply to  
the camcorder before turning it on.  
Your camcorder does not  
turn on or the buttons do not Press the Reset button with a pointed object such as a safety clip  
operate normally.  
Your camcorder is not  
recognized by a computer.  
to initialize the system.  
When the system initialization is complete, your camcorder  
automatically turns on. The system reset function does not affect  
the recorded images and custom settings.  
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Menu  
Symptom  
Explanation/Solution  
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode.  
If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed  
on the menu : "Storage Info", "Format", etc.  
There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The following list shows  
examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.  
If you want to set the desired functions, do not set the following items first.  
Menu items are grayed out.  
Cannot Use  
Digital Zoom  
Because of the following setting  
"Video Resolution: 1080/30p, Slow Motion"  
"Video Resolution"  
"Video Quality"  
"Time Lapse REC: On"  
"Video Quality"  
"Video Resolution: Slow Motion"  
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specifications  
Model Name: HMX-U10BN/U100BN/U10RN/U100RN/U10EN/U100EN/U10UN/U100UN/U10SN/U100SN  
System  
Recording  
Output  
NTSC  
NTSC / PAL  
Video signal  
Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)  
Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)  
Image device  
Lens  
1/2.3” CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max: 10M pixels)  
F3.0, 1x (Optical), 3.5x~4x (Digital) (Video resolution 1080/30, Slow Motion excluded)  
Focal length  
7.9mm  
LCD screen  
Size/dot number  
2 inch 154k  
LCD screen method  
TFT LCD  
Connectors  
1Vp-p (75terminated)  
Y: 1Vp-p, 75, PB/PR, Cb/Cr: 0.350Vp-p, 75Ω  
-7.5dBs (600terminated)  
Composite output  
Component output  
Audio output  
USB output  
Mini-B type connector  
General  
Power source  
5.0V (using AC power adaptor), 3.7V (using built-in lithium Ion battery)  
Lithium Ion battery (built-in type), Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz  
2.4W  
32˚F~104˚F (0˚~40˚C)  
10% ~80%  
Power source type  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight  
-4˚F ~ 140˚F (-20˚C ~ 60˚C)  
2.21” x 4.06” x 0.61” (56 mm x 103mm x 15.5 mm)  
0.21 lb (95g, 3.35 oz) (battery included, built-in type)  
Omni-directional stereo microphone  
memory card (SD/SDHC)  
Internal MIC  
Storage media  
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These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.  
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warranty  
SAMSUNG  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and  
workmanship.  
SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due  
to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.  
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location  
nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).  
Labor  
90 days carry-in  
Parts  
1 year  
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.  
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.  
It must be presented to the authorized service center.  
EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)  
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line  
voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.  
Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty.  
Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this  
warranty.  
This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is  
valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico.  
Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on  
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.  
If you have any questions or comments relating to  
Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG  
customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc.  
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
www.samsung.com/us  
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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