Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HMX-F80 Samsung
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Digital Camcor der www .samsung.com/register For video recor ding, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
2 SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon Meaning WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
3 Before r eading this user manual The following terms are used in t his manual: • ‘Scene’referstothepointwher eyoupressthe[ Recording start/stop ]buttontostartrecor dinguntilyoupressagaintostop recor ding.
4 The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
5 Safety information d i u l f g n i n a e l c Do not use the power adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Do not connect the power adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.
6 Safety information CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, power adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact.
7 Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio. Interference from the camcorder could cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast.
8 Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE .
9 Contents Advanced recording ...................................... 52 iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52 Video Resolution ................................................................
10 Quick start guide STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬ page 19 2 Charge the battery fully. ¬ page 20 3 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 CARD CARD STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
11 Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. 1 Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [ Zoom ] lever.
12 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes , and the uploading procedure starts.
1 3 WHA T'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Y our new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’ s Customer Care Centr e.
14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Me.
15 Getting to know the camcorder Right/Top & Bottom 1 MODE button 2 Zoom lever (T/W) 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 4 Strap 5 Strap hook 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.
1 6 Getting to know the camcorder 1/50 [220Min] 0:00:00 STBY +0.3 01/JAN/2012 00:00 9999 1 Sec/ 24 Hr • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. Y ou can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.
17 Getting to know the camcorder The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
18 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
19 To insert the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. • Getting started To eject the battery 1 Gently push the [ Battery release (BATT.
20 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be charged.
21 Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.
22 Getting started Available charging and running time for the battery Battery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210R Charging time To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min. To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx. 160 min.
23 Getting started About the battery Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder.
24 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ). 2 To turn off the camcorder, press the [ Power ( )] button.
25 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time. 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the [ MODE ] button. Recording mode ( ) Q Playback mode ( ) Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on.
27 Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [ Control (OK) ] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen.
28 Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Button Recording ( ) mode Playback ( ) mode Menu selection Video playback ( ) mode Photo playback ( ) mode OK - Access t.
29 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings . 2 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Language , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button.
30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [ Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Be careful not to push the memory card too hard.
31 Getting ready to start r ecording SELECTING A SUIT ABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards • Y ou can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcor der . We r ecommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB.
32 Getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC. Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss.
33 Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Resolution Storage media capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 1280X720/25p 13 27 55 110 220 440 .
34 Getting ready to start recording ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb. If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.
35 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 53 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
36 Basic recording For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18. For approximate recording times, see page 33. Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. For various functions available when you record videos, see pages 52~66.
37 Basic recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) What is My Clip function? You can tag good scenes while recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) from a long video. The camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes.
38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 54 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
39 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. 1 Press the [ SMART AUTO ] button. The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on the screen at the same time.
40 Basic recording ZOOMING IN/OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom. To zoom in (T) Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ T ] (telephoto).
41 Basic recording USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.
42 Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time.
43 Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your desired video quickly, and play back directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.
44 Basic playback Skip playback During playback, press the [ Control (Right) ] button to locate the start point of the next file. Pressing the [ Control (Right) ] button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction. During playback, press the [ Control (Left) ] button to locate the start point of the current file.
45 Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video. 1 Select the video thumbnail view. 2 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right) ] button to select the video tagged as My Clip ( ), and then press the [ PHOTO ] button.
46 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) and you can capture photos.
47 Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. This function works only in the photo playback ( ) mode.
48 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function. 1 Select the photo you want to magnify. ¬ page 47 2 Adjust the magnification with the [ Control (OK) ] button. The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the centre of the image.
49 HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [ MENU ] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the recording ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button.
50 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
51 Using the menu items Setting menu items Items Recording ( ) mode Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view) Default values Page Video Photo Video Photo Storage Info M MMMM - 74 File No.
52 iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p iSCENE .
53 Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Video Resolution .
54 Advanced recording Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Photo Resolution .
55 Advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB . The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance appear. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so as to fill the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If the object filling the screen is not focused, correct the focus using Focus: Manual .
56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colour, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimised for the face detected. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button.
57 Advanced recording EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p EV .
58 Advanced recording C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colours. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p C.
59 Advanced recording Adjusting the focus manually This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Manual .
60 Advanced recording Anti-Shake(HDIS) Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Anti-Shake(HDIS) .
61 Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Digital Special Effect .
62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Zoom Type .
63 Advanced recording Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Cont.
64 Advanced recording Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can programme your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects.
65 Advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval Timeline Time for recording on the storage media (a video of the Time Lapse Recording) The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Guideline .
67 Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
68 Advanced playback PlayOption You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p PlayOption .
69 Advanced playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card, as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder. Insert a memory card. Prepare external songs for background music.
70 Advanced playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Delete .
71 Advanced playback Delete My Clip You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Delete My Clip .
72 Advanced playback Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
73 Advanced playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Slide Show .
74 Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/ Down) ] button p Storage Info p [ Control (OK) ] button. Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to move the screen up or down and view additional information.
75 Other settings Date/Time Set By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a recording during playback. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Date/Time Set p [ Control (OK) ] button.
76 Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p LCD Brightness p [ Control (OK) ] button.
77 Other settings Beep Sound When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Beep Sound p [ Control (OK) ] button.
78 Other settings Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Auto Power Off p [ Control (OK) ] button.
79 Other settings Format Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Format p [ Control (OK) ] button.
80 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.
81 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.
82 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide Screen (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio Images recorded in a 4:3 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level.
83 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analogue data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/ Video cable.
84 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder. Main Functions Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions - Playing back recorded videos or photos.
85 Using with a windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set PC Software to On .
86 Using with a windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. 1 $ # @ 9 8 0 % 2 3 4 5 7 ! 6 If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programme will launch more quickly.
87 Using with a windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- studio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected.
88 Using with a windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share. 2 Click Share ( ) on the Intelli-studio browser.
89 Using with a windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off . ¬ page 78 2 Insert a memory card.
90 Using with a windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and file structure for the storage media is as follows. Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. Videos (H.264) y HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.
91 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged.
92 Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Informs that... Action Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder. Change to the memory card that we recommended. • Please format The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card using the menu.
93 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action File number is full. Cannot record video. - Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record. Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting.
94 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed on your camcorder.
95 Troubleshooting Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution Unknown indicator appears on the screen. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. ¬ pages 91~93 • An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.
96 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the [ Recording start/stop ] button does not start recording. 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.
97 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an instant. Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. • During recording, the date/time does not appear.
98 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set Focus to Auto . ¬ page 58 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ¬ page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface.
99 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When accessing videos, a computer does not recognise your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. • Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC.
10 0 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jacks, i.
10 1 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder. - Remove the battery and power adaptor. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor.
10 2 Maintenance & additional information When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location.
10 3 Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor.
1 04 Model name HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP/HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP/HMX-F810BP/HMX-F810SP System Video signal P AL Picture compr ession format H.264/A VC Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS Effective pixels Approx. 920,000 pixels T otal pixels Approx.
10 5 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung camcor ders, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Contact Centre Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.
10 6 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Region Country Contact Centre Web Site Europe SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) www.samsung.com SLOV AKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) www .samsung.com/sk SP AIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www.
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