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Do not use the camcorder near strong radiowaves or magnetism such as speakers orlarge motors. Noise could enter video oraudio that are being recorded.
contentsQUICK START GUIDE06GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER10PREPARATION13ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA2706 You can record videos in H.264 format!10 What’s
32 Recording videos or photos34 Zooming in and out35 Changing the playback mode36 Playing videos38 Viewing photos40 Changing the menu settings41
62 Checking your computer type 63 What you can do with a Windows computer64 Using the Intelli-studio programme71 Transferring videos/photos from t
quick start guide+This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.
Step 2: Record with your camcorderRECORDING VIDEOS WITH HD (HIGH DEFINITION) IMAGE QUALITYYour camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to
VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDERYou can fi nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.1. Press the Mode () button to
IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via th
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDERYour new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box, call
FRONT & RIGHT SIDE LCD screen Photo () button Mode () button Recording start/stop ( ) button Built-in speaker Touch sensitive buttons ⓐ Back
key features of your camcorder10 Mega pixel CMOS (1/2.3") This camcorder’s 10 mega pixel CMOS sensor catches your important moments and records t
REAR/LEFT/TOP SIDE Internal microphone Lens Component/AV jack USB jack Jack cover (Component/AV jack, USB jack) Tripod receptacle CAUTIONBe car
preparationThis section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to cha
CONNECTING A POWER SOURCEBe sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder. This camcorder features a built-in battery that can be c
CAUTIONCharging the battery at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on).Please make sure that ther
Battery Level DisplayThe Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.Battery Level IndicatorState MessageFully ch
Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)For your reference, the approximate time with fully c
Maintaining the batteryFrequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery faster.A battery which is comp
BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDERThis section explains the basic techniques of recording videos or photos and also basic settings on your camcorder. S
LCD SCREEN INDICATORSThe above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display.The on-screen indicators are based on an
Record mode: Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Quick View Back light Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return Display iSCENEThe shortcut menu (OK guide) represe
Shooting Custom ScenesIn Scene mode, appropriate options are already set for each scene so that you can select any of them for easy shooting.High Spee
Video play mode : Single View Video play mode Operating status ( : Play / : Pause) Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) File name (fi le number
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. Touch
Button Record modePlay modeMenu selectionVideo play mode: Single viewPhoto play mode: Single viewOK- Access the shortcut menu- Confirm selection- Ex
INITIAL SETTING : DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGEInitial setting is available in all operating modes. To read the menus or messages in your desired l
Selecting the OSD languageYou can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages.1. Touch the Menu () button.The menu screen
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
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARDA memory card is a compact portable storage media.You can use an SDHC memory card.(Memory cards must be purchased sepa
Handling a memory cardIt is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss.It is not guaranteed that y
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYThe following shows the camcorder’s maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution / memory capac
Recordable number of photosMedia Memory Card (SDHC/SD)CapacityResolution1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB3648X2736379 740 1529 3058 6103 99993648X2052458 892
safety warningsWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean :WARNINGDeath or risk of serious personal injury.CAUTIONPotential risk of personal in
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
QUICK VIEWUsing the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording.1. Touch the OK butt
ZOOMING IN AND OUTUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.This camcorder allows you to record using the digital zoom.To zoom inTouc
playbackYou can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways.This camcorder provides one combined video and p
PLAYING VIDEOSYou can fi nd desired videos quickly using the thumbnail index view.PRECHECKInsert the memory card. ²page 27Press the Power () button to
Adjusting the volume1. Touch the OK button to display the shortcut menu.2. Touch the ▲/▼ button to increase or decrease the volume.The volume bar di
VIEWING PHOTOSYou can fi nd and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view.PRECHECKInsert the memory card. ²QBHF27Press the Power () b
Zooming during photo playbackYou can magnify the playback photo image from the original size.Magnifi cation can be adjusted with the OK button on the c
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGSYou can change the menu settings to customize your camcorder.Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, th
RECORDING MENU ITEMSAccessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode.For operation details, see the corresponding page. ²pages 42-47Items Def
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDERThis camcorder records video in H.264 Main Profile format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video
USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMSYou can the menu items for video or photo images recording.iSCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed ac
Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded.item contents on-screen display1080/30p Records in the HD (1920x1080 30p) form
Video QualityYou can select the quality of a video to be recorded.item contents on-screen displaySuper FineRecords in the best possible quality.FineRe
English_45Back Light When the subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.item contents
46_EnglishTime Lapse REC• Time Lapse REC records still images at specifi c intervals you can set, and plays them as one video fi le.• This function is
English_47Example of Time Lapse RECTime Lapse REC records image frames at a predefi ned interval to produce a time-lapse video. Time Lapse REC is usefu
48_EnglishPLAYBACK MENU ITEMSAccessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.See page 40 for playback information and button operati
English_49DELETE 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 camc
50_EnglishPROTECTYou can protect saved important videos or photos from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless you release th
English_51EDIT: DIVIDEYou 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
NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKAll the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung prod
52_Englishplayback optionsThe Divide function is not available in the following conditions:- If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 s
English_53SHARE MARKYou can set the share mark on the video. Then you can directly upload the marked fi le to the YouTube site.1. Insert the memory ca
54_EnglishSLIDE SHOWYou can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically.1. Insert the memory card and press the Power () button
English_55CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS"You can change the menu settings to customize your camcorder. Access the desired menu scre
56_Englishsettings optionsSETTING MENU ITEMSYou can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder.For operation details, see
English_57FormatThe format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media, including protected files.You can format (initialise)
58_Englishsettings optionsLCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.settings content
English_59Shutter SoundYou can turn the shutter sound on or off.settings contents on-screen displayOffDisables the function. NoneOnWhen on, the shutte
60_Englishsettings optionsPC SoftwareIf you set PC Software to on, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorde
English_61TV Connect GuideFollowing the TV Connect Guide, use an appropriate connection method for your TV type.Shows information on cables and jacks
precautions during useThe safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage. Heed all instructions carefully.Unpl
62_Englishusing with a Windows computerCHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cabl
English_63WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using
64_EnglishUSING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMMEUsing the built-in Intelli-studio programme in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo fi les onto you
English_65Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowWhen the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main win
66_Englishusing with a Windows computerStep 3. Playing back videos (or photos)You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio a
English_67Step 5. Sharing the video/photo images onlineShare your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with o
68_Englishusing with a Windows computerStep 1Set the Share mark on the desired videos which you want to upload directly onto the YouTube site. Touch t
English_69Step 3Touch the Share ( ) button while your camcorder is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable.Selected videos with the Share
70_Englishusing with a Windows computerInstalling Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer• When the Intelli-studio application is installed
English_71TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTERYou can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the
Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder
72_EnglishStructure of folders and files on the storage mediaThe folder and file structure for storage media is as follows.Don’t arbitrarily change or r
English_73connecting to other devicesYou can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or Standard
74_Englishconnecting to other devicesThis connection is used when down converting recorded HD-quality images to SD-quality images for playback. When p
English_75VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the camcorder is connected to.This is often refe
76_EnglishRECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERYou can record (dub) images played back on this camcorder onto other video devices, s
English_77MAINTENANCEYour camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will hel
78_EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONLCD screenTo prevent damage to the LCD screen- Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything.- Do not place the ca
English_79troubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTING+Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save y
80_EnglishtroubleshootingRecordingMessage Icon Informs that... ActionWrite Error -Some problems occurred while writing data to storage media.Format st
English_81+ If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the following before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not so
CAUTIONDo not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or i
82_EnglishtroubleshootingStorage media Symptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions are not operable.Insert a memory card into your camcorder pro
English_83Symptom Explanation/SolutionThe recording stops automatically.There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up impor
84_EnglishtroubleshootingAdjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionIt is out of focus.This camcorder has no user-adjustable focu
English_85Connecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionWhen using the videos, a computer does not recognise your camcorder.Disconnect the USB c
86_EnglishtroubleshootingConnecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD recorder, etc.)Symptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot dub correctly using the
English_87MenuSymptom Explanation/SolutionMenu items are greyed out.You cannot select greyed items in the current recording/playback mode.If there is
88_EnglishspecificationsModel Name: HMX-U10BP/U100BP/U10RP/U100RP/U10EP/U100EP/U10UP/U100UP/U10SP/U100SPSystemVideo signalRecording NTSCOutput NTSC / P
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