Samsung HMX-W200RN User Manual Page 1

User ManualHMX-W19 0RNHMX-W20 0RNHMX-W 200TNwww.samsung.com/registerFor video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.- Recomm

4The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.WARNINGThere is a potent

5Safety informationWARNINGConnect the USB plug to a USB jack on a PC or an adaptor. Do not insert the plug forcibly if it does not match the jack. You

6Safety informationCAUTIONDo not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, you can cause un

7Safety informationCAUTIONDo not expose the product to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of product failure or elec

8ContentsCaring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ... iiBefore reading this user manual ... 2Safety information ...

9ContentsAdvanced recording ... 47Video Resolution ...

10This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information.Quick start guideST

11Quick start guideRecording videosYour product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality.Using Underwater mod

12Quick start guideSTEP 3: Play back videos or photosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screenYou can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail

13Quick start guide2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio program.You can arrange the files b

iiCaring for water/dust/shock-proof capabilityBefore using the product under/near waterMake sure to remove sand, hair, and other foreign substances fr

14WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCTYour new product comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box, call S

15Getting to know the productLOCATION OF CONTROLSRear/Left17810111213654321491LCD screen2T / W button3OK (REC) button4Display ( ) button5Playback

16Getting to know the productFront/Right/Bottom21131467834511912101Internal microphone2Lens3Cover (Built-in USB plug) 4Open/Close lever (Built-in USB

17Getting to know the product[579Min]STBYJAN/01/2011 12:00AMTop of the LCD screenIndicator MeaningVideo recording mode / Smart Auto / Underwater mod

18Getting to know the productThis On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only.Press the Mode ( / ) button to set the photo re

19Getting to know the product0:00:55Play ModeMenu1/10Top of the LCD screenIndicator MeaningVideo playback mode0:00:55Duration of video1/10Current vide

20Getting to know the productPlay ModeMenu1/10Top of the LCD screenIndicator MeaningPhoto playback mode1/10Current photo/Number of total recorded phot

21Getting started1 Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the product.2 Slide and open the Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow to pop out t

22Getting startedCHECKING THE BATTERY STATEYou can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.To check the charging stateThe color of the

23Getting startedAvailable running time for the batteryCharging timeApprox. 270min. (Use the built-in USB plug)ModeResolutionContinuous recording time

iiiCaring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near waterAfter using the product in water, rinse to remove for

24TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFFYou can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( ) button.Power ( ) buttonThe product operates the self-dia

25Basic operation of the productSETTING THE OPERATION MODESYou can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Mode ( /

26Basic operation of the productRecording modeButton Video recording mode Photo recording modeTDigital zoom (telephoto) ¬page 38Digital zoom (telepho

27Basic operation of the productSWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODEYou can display or hide on-screen information.Press the Display ( ) button in

28Basic operation of the productSELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGEYou can select the language of the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen. The product

29Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)12To insert a memory card1 Turn off the product. Then, slide the Open

30Getting ready to start recordingSELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)Compatible memory cardsYou can use micro SD and micro SDHC cards with

31Getting ready to start recordingThis product supports micro SD and micro SDHC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!The data storage spee

32Getting ready to start recordingRECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYListed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the produc

33RECORDING VIDEOSSet the resolution you want before recording. ¬page 47Insert a memory card. ¬page 29Press the Mode ( / ) button to set the video

ivImportant safety instructionsCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BAC

34Basic recordingIf the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded.Samsung is not responsible for any dam

35Basic recordingCAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDINGYour product can capture photos without interrupting video recording.Insert a memory card. ¬pa

36Basic recordingRECORDING PHOTOSSet the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 47Insert a memory card. ¬page 29Press the Mode ( / ) button to

37Basic recordingRECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your product for the recording conditions automatica

38Basic recordingZOOMINGUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the T / W

39CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODEUnderstanding how to change the operation modesPress the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. When you shift to

40Basic playbackPLAYING BACK VIDEOSYou can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a video directly.Insert a memory

41Basic playbackVarious playback operationsPlayback/Pause1 Playback and pause alternate when you press the OK (REC) button during playback.2 Press the

42Basic playbackCAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOYou can capture photos during video playback.Insert a memory card. ¬page 29Press the Playback

43Basic playbackVIEWING PHOTOSYou can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view andfind and play back a photo directly.Insert a memory card.

vImportant safety instructions13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

44Basic playbackZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACKYou can magnify a playback image using the OK (REC) button on the product.Insert a memory card. ¬page 29P

45Using the menu itemsHANDLING MENUSThe instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button. When you access and

46Using the menu itemsRecording menu items• : Available X : Not AvailableOperation modeItemsVideo Photo Default value PageVideo Resolution•X 720/30p

47Video ResolutionYou can select the resolution of video to be recorded.Press the Mode ( / ) button to set the video recording mode. ¬page 251 Pr

48Advanced recordingSmart FilterBy applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create

49Advanced recordingBack LightWhen a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too d

50Advanced recordingFace DetectionYour product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimal sett

51Advanced recordingAnti-Shake (DIS)Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabilizer) function to compensate for unstable images caused by the slight

52Play ModeWhen you select Play Mode, you can then select to display either videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of these playback

53Advanced playbackDeleteYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.Insert a memory card. ¬page 29Press the Playback ( ) button to set p

viImportant safety instructions20. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this PRODUCT during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused f

54Advanced playbackProtectYou can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You can not delete protected images unless you re

55Advanced playbackShare MarkYou can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site.Insert a memory card. ¬page

56Advanced playbackSlide ShowYou can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically.Insert a memory card. ¬page 29Press the Playbac

57SETTING MENU ITEMSFor operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page.Items Default value PageStorage Info- 57File NoSeries

58Other settingsFile NoThe product assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded.1 Press the MENU button J Display ( )/Under

59Other settingsDate/Time DisplayYou can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen.Before you use the “Date/Time Display

60Other settingsAuto LCD OffTo reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a

61Other settingsShutter SoundYou can turn the shutter sound on or off.1 Press the MENU button J Display ( )/Underwater ( ) button J “Settings”.2 Pre

62Other settingsPC SoftwareYour product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set PC Software on, you can use this PC software to dow

63Other settingsDefault SetYou can initialize (reset) your product settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory).1 Press the MENU

viiImportant safety instructionsUSER INSTALLER CAUTION:Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or m

64CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMIYou can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI conn

65WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can perform the functions listed below by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built

66Using with a Windows computerUSING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMIntelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You c

67Using with a Windows computerStep 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowWhen the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the

68Using with a Windows computerStep 3. Playing back videos or photosYou can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application

69Using with a Windows computerStep 5. Sharing the videos/photos onlineShare your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a

70Using with a Windows computerUpload your videos directly to YouTube!The One-Press Share ( ) button lets you directly upload and share your videos

71Using with a Windows computerUSING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICEYou can transfer or copy recorded data from the product to a Windows computer by con

72Using with a Windows computerStructure of folders and files on the storage mediaThe folder and file structure for storage media are below.File namin

73TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung authorized service center, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide.They may save you the

2SAFETY WARNINGSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean;Safety Icon MeaningWARNINGThere is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTI

74TroubleshootingStorage mediaMessage Icon Meaning ActionNot Supported FormatThe memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still h

75TroubleshootingRecordingMessage Icon Meaning ActionThe number of photo files is full.Cannot take a photo.-The number of photo files has reached 9,99

76TroubleshootingSYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSIf these solutions do not resolve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.PowerSym

77TroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the OK (REC) button does not start recording.Press the Mode ( / ) button to set the

78TroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionYou don’t hear the beep sound.Set “Beep Sound” to “On”. ¬page 60The beep sound is temporarily tu

79TroubleshootingAdjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe image is out of focus.This product has no user-adjustable focus c

80TroubleshootingConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionYour computer does not recognize your product.Disconnect the built-in USB plug of

81TroubleshootingUnderwater handlingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe subject on the LCD screen is not clear under water.Set the underwater mode to On.

82Additional informationMAINTENANCEThe suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many y

83Additional informationWhen there is dew condensation, put the product aside for a while before usingWhat is dew condensation? Dew condensation happ

3Before reading this user manualBefore using this productThis product records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.You can play back and edit the video r

84Additional informationGLOSSARYAF (Auto Focus)A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product uses the contrast to

85Model nameHMX-W190RN/HMX-W200RN/HMX-W200TNSystemVideo signal NTSCPicture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)Audio compression format AAC (Advanced

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

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