Samsung HMX-H304 User Manual

User ManualHMX-H300BN/HMX-H300SN/HMX-H300RN/HMX-H300UNHMX-H303BN/HMX-H303SN/HMX-H303RN/HMX-H303UNHMX-H304BN/HMX-H304SN/HMX-H304RN/HMX-H304UNHMX-H305BN

CAUTIONW44WvW44WDo not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness m

96 97 96 97Using with a Windows computerStep 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowWhen the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are

96 9796 97 Using with a Windows computerStep 3. Playing back videos or photosYou can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio a

98 99 98 99Using with a Windows computerStep 5. Sharing the videos/photos onlineShare your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos dir

98 9998 99 Using with a Windows computerUSING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICEYou can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows c

100 101 100 101Using with a Windows computerStructure of folders and files on the storage mediaThe folder and fi le structure for storage media are bel

100 101100 101 TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time a

102 103 102 103TroubleshootingMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionCard LockedThe write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock.Rele

102 103102 103 TroubleshootingRecordingMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionRecovering Data…Don’t power off and keep card inside.- The file was not cre

104 105 104 105TroubleshootingPlaybackMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionRead Error -A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data fro

104 105104 105 TroubleshootingUSBMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionFail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect'-A problem occurred when c

CAUTIONW44WW44WwTTwDo not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.Do not

106 107 106 107TroubleshootingSYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSIf these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service

106 107106 107 TroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording.Press the MODE b

108 109 108 109TroubleshootingStorage MediaSymptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions do not operate.Insert a memory card into your camcorder

108 109108 109 TroubleshootingPlayback on your camcorderSymptom Explanation/SolutionPlayback (play/pause) function does not work.Image files recorded

110 111 110 111TroubleshootingConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionYour computer does not recognize your camcorder.Disconnect the USB

110 111110 111 TroubleshootingOverall operationsSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe date and time are incorrect.Has the camcorder been left unused for a

112 113 112 113Maintenance & additional informationMAINTENANCEThe suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you

112 113112 113 Maintenance & additional informationUSING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROADEach country or region has its own electric and color systems.Befor

114 115 114 115GLOSSARYAF (Auto Focus)A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses the contrast to focu

114 115114 115 SpecificationsModel nameHMX-H300BN/HMX-H300SN/HMX-H300RN/HMX-H300UNHMX-H303BN/HMX-H303SN/HMX-H303RN/HMX-H303UNHMX-H304BN/HMX-H304SN/HM

8 98 9Contents Before reading this user manual ... 2Safety warnings ...

WarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.SEA

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do

Contents Basic playback ... 45Changing the playback mode ...

11Contents System setting ... 75Setting Menu Items...

11 This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.You can reco

12 13Recording videosYour camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality.1. Open the LCD screen.2. Press

1213 STEP3: Play back videos or photosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screenYou can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.1. T

14 Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with

14 14 15WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDERYour new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your b

WarningTo Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.CautionApparatus shall not be exposed to dripp

Getting to know the camcorder 16 1716 17LOCATION OF CONTROLSFront & Left1Internal microphone2Lens3Lens open/close switch4TFT LCD screen (Touch sc

Getting to know the camcorder 16 1716 171Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode••2PHOTO button3Zoom (W/T) lever4Internal speaker5Cha

Getting to know the camcorder18 1918 19IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSThe available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. D

Getting to know the camcorder18 1918 19This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play (HD/SD) mode only.Select the Play () tab on the LCD scree

Getting to know the camcorder20 2120 21This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play ( ) mode only.Select the Play () tab on the LCD screen to

Getting started20 2120 21ATTACHING THE GRIP BELTAdjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/st

USING THE BATTERYPurchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.Attaching the batteryAlign the battery with the indicator () on

Getting startedCHARGING THE BATTERYYou can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.Insert the battery into the camcorder. pag

Getting started24 2524 25CHECKING THE BATTERY STATEYou can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.To check the charging stateThe col

Getting started24 2524 25Available running time for the battery Battery typeIA-BP210RCharging timeUsing the AC power adaptor : approx. 160 min.Using

Important safety instructions15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

Getting started26 2726 27About the batteryBattery Properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (

Basic operation of the camcorder26 2726 27TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFFPower( ) buttonLCD screen1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.Your

Basic operation of the camcorder28 2928 29ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREENThe wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.1. Open the

Basic operation of the camcorderSTBY 00:00:00 [307Min]999928 2928 29SETTING THE OPERATION MODESYou can switch the operating mode in the

Basic operation of the camcorder30 3130 31USING THE TOUCH PANELTouchSlightly touch items with your finger to select them or to execute vv functions.D

First time settings30 3130 31SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIMESet the date and time of your local area when you turn on the cam

First time settings32 3332 33SELECTING THE LANGUAGESYou can select the language that displayed on the LCD screen. The camcorder retains the language

About the storage media32 3332 33SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA(HMX-H303/H304/H305 only)You can record videos and photos in the internal memory or a me

About the storage media34 3534 35INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power (

About the storage media34 3534 35SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)Compatible memory cardsYou can use SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secu

Important safety instructions23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shoc

About the storage media36 3736 37Handling a memory cardWe recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data lo

About the storage media36 3736 37RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYListed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the camco

Basic recording38 3938 39RECORDING VIDEOSThis camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set the r

Basic recording38 3938 39If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.Samsung is not responsible

Basic recording 40 4140 41CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDINGYour camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording.Insert a mem

Basic recording 40 4140 41RECORDING PHOTOSYou can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. pag

Basic recording 42 4342 43RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate set

Basic recording 42 4342 43ZOOMINGThis camcorder allows you to record using optical 30x power zoom and digital zoom by sliding the Zoom lever.To zoom

Basic recording 44 4544 45Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer)Use the Anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) function to compensate for un

44 4544 45Basic playbackCHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODEYou can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. You can also switch th

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly app

Basic playback46 4746 47PLAYING VIDEOSYou can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find the video you want quickly, and playback dir

Basic playback46 4746 47Playback / Pause / StopPlayback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause ( ) / Play () tab during playback.Touch the Ret

Basic playback48 4948 49VIEWING PHOTOSYou can view recorded photos using various playback functions.Insert a memory card. page 34Set the appropriat

Basic playback48 4948 49Viewing a slide showYou can view a photo slide show with background music.Touch the Slide Show () tab during photo playback.

50 51 50 51HANDLING MENUSThe instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu() tab. When you access and use other

50 5150 51 MENU ITEMSThe items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode.For item operation details, see the page number listed unde

52 53 52 53Playback menu itemsOperation modeItemsVideo Photo Default value PageThumbnail Single Thumbnail SinglePlay Option X X Play All 67Highligh

52 5352 53 Submenu items1080/60i ( ): Records in the HD (1920x1080/60i) format.720/60p (): Records in the HD (1280x720/60p) format.480/60p (): Records

54 55 54 55Advanced recordingVideo QualityYou can select the quality of the video to be recorded.Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.

54 5554 55 White BalanceAutoDaylightCloudyFluorescent1/2Submenu itemsAuto: Controls the white balance automatically in response to lighting conditio

SAFETY WARNINGSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean;WARNINGThere is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTIONThere is a po

56 57 56 57Advanced recordingTo set the white balance manually1. Touch the Menu () tab “White Balance”  “Custom WB.”The “( ) Set White Balance” ind

56 5756 57 AutoManualShutter1/1Advanced recordingUnderstanding ApertureYou can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light reaching the

58 59 58 59Advanced recordingEVDepending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. Using the EV functi

58 5958 59 Advanced recordingFocusThe camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is alwa

60 61 60 61Using the touch point functionUsing the Touch Point function, you can have the camcorder focus on a small section of the picture. You get

60 6160 61 FaderYou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out a

62 63 62 63Advanced recordingTele MacroUsing the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of

62 6362 63 Advanced recordingWind CutUsing the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone.Select

64 65 64 65Advanced recordingSelf TimerWhen you enable the self-timer, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can record vi

64 6564 65 Advanced recordingSubmenu itemsOff: Disables Time Lapse REC.On (): - Interval (“Sec”): Image of the subject is captured at a set interval

Before using this camcorderThis camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Defi

66 67 66 67Advanced recordingQuick ViewUsing the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo images immediately after

66 6766 67 GuidelineThis camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen.Select the record mode

68 69 68 69Advanced playbackHighlightThe Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random.Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD scree

68 6968 69 Advanced playbackSlide Show OptionYou can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus.Select the Play ( ) ta

70 71 70 71Editing filesDELETEYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.Insert a memory card. page 34Set the appropriate storage media

70 7170 71 Editing filesPROTECTYou can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless

72 73 72 73COPY (HMX-H303/H304/H305 only)Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory card. Copying to

72 7372 73 Editing filesDIVIDEYou can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original fil

74 75 74 75Editing filesCOMBINEYou can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original files, make sure to back up the original file

74 7574 75 SETTING MENU ITEMSRefer to page 50 for setting menus.For item operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page.Items

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.WARNINGThere is a po

76 77 76 77System settingStorage Type (HMX-H303/H304/H305 only)You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card.Select the de

76 7776 77 System settingFile No.File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select.1. Touch the Menu

78 79 78 79System settingDate/Time SetBy setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during playback. page 31Date

78 7978 79 System settingDate/Time DisplayYou can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen.Before you use the “Date/Ti

80 81 80 81System settingAuto LCD OffTo reduce power consumption, the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder

80 8180 81 System settingBeep SoundThe Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen.1. Tou

82 83 82 83System settingAuto Power OffYou can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This fu

82 8382 83 System settingWe recommend turning off the camcorder after use to reduce energy consumption. However, as an alternative, you can use the Qu

84 85 84 85System settingUSB ConnectYou can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the correct USB connection.1. Touch the Men

84 8584 85 System settingTV Connect GuideYou can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set.1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 

WARNINGDo 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 A

86 87 86 87System settingFormatUse this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media.Insert a memor

86 8786 87 System settingDemoDemo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more

88 89 88 89Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMIYou can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on

88 8988 89 Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A REGULAR TVYou can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definit

90 91 90 91Connecting to a TVVIEWING ON A TV SCREENImage appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratioRecording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV

90 9190 91 Dubbing videosDUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERVideos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders.Videos are

92 93 92 93Printing photosDIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTERYou can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer

92 9392 93 Printing photosTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab.The print options appear

94 95 94 95WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with

94 9594 95 Using with a Windows computerUSING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMIntelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit fi