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ke y fe at ur es o f yo ur f ul l HD c am co rd er 9.15 Mega pixel CMOS (1/2.33) Adopted This camcorder’s 9.15 mega pixel CMOS sensor catches your important moments and records them in fine detail. Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing efficient battery performance.
3 I N T E L L I - Z O O M 8 x D I G I T A L Z O O M 1 0 0 X 9 . 0 M E G A P I X E L S C M O S 12 Mega pixel Photo Quality Samsung’s Pixel Rising technology yields high resolution still images that retain colors and resolution in extraordinary detail.
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
• This camc order recor ds vi deo i n H.2 64 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) 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.
The following terms are used in this manual: • ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.
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.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) 15 .
23 . OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 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.
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.
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.
Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of battery pack in a re as it may explode.
CAUTION 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 soot or steam.
safety information Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder . Do not hold the camcorder by the L CD mon itor w hen li fting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner.
PREPARATION 15 BASIC OPERATION 43 2 Key features of your full HD camcorder 4 Before reading this user manual i Important safety instructions 7 Safety information 11 Contents 15 Quick start guide 15 Yo.
ADVANCED OPERATION 56 48 Capturing photos wh ile playing back videos 49 Zooming 50 Basic Playback 50 Changing the playback mode 51 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 54 Viewing a slide show 55 Zoom.
82 Digital Zoom 83 Cont. Shot 84 Bracket Shot 84 Self Timer 85 Time Lapse REC 87 Quick view 88 Guideline 89 Advanced playback 89 Play Option 89 Highlight 90 Cont. Capture 90 File Info 91 System setting 91 Date/Time Set 92 Date/Time Display 93 Date Type 93 Time Type 94 File No.
EDITING VIDEO 107 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 119 USING A COMPUTER 125 OTHER INFORMATION 136 107 Editing video clips 107 Deleting a section of a video 108 Dividing a video 109 Combining videos 110 Editing th.
1. Insert a memory card. page 37 • You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 26 STEP1: Get ready quick start guide You can record videos or photos on a memory card! You can record videos in H.
• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1920x1080/60i” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. page 62 • The default setting is “ [HD]1920x1080/60i(SF) ”. You can also record with SD(standard definition) video quality.
STEP3: Play back videos or photos 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. 2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. You can also play back videos on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV. page 121 Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is compatible with H.
quick start guide Importing and viewing the videos/photos from your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. 2. Click “ Import folder ” to import the video or photo files from your PC to the Intelli-studio programme.
Checking your accessories AUDIO Battery pack (IA-BH125C) (AD82-00378A) AC adapter (AD82-00376A) Power cord (AD82-00377A) C o m p o n e n t / A V c a b l e (AD82-00374A) USB cable (AD82-00375A) U s e r.
C M O S 9 . 0 M E G A P I X E L S ❸ ❷ ❶ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿ ❹ 2 0 Front/Left/Right g e tt i n g t o k n o w t h e c a m c o r de r LOCATION OF CONTROLS During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens.
❾ ❿ D C I N ❶ ❷ ❸ ❺ ❹ ❽ ❼ ❻ 2 1 Rear/Bottom 1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) 2 Zoom(W/T) lever 3 Charging(CHG) lamp 4 Recording start/Stop button 5 HDMI ja.
2 2 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the video record mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video record ( ) mode only.
Memory full! 14 15 17 16 13 12 11 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 100-0001 5 15 Card Full ! JAN/01/2009 12:00AM 10 160 MIN 2 3 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values.
2 4 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the photo record mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo record ( ) mode only.
1/3785 1 X 8.0 8 13 11 12 14 5 4 7 6 2 1 2 9 10 JAN/01/2009 12:00AM 100-0001 3 15 160 MIN 2 5 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the photo play mode.
2 6 Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch to the left ( OPEN ) as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks. - Make sure th at the SAMSUN G logo is facing up when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.
2 7 Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor • The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on or flashing. Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power ( ) button.
D C I N 2 8 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use.
2 9 Available running time for the battery pack Battery Type IA-BH125C Charging time Approx. 100min. Video Resolution HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 90min. Approx. 90min. Playback time Approx. 160min. Approx. 160min. (Unit: minutes.) • Charging time: Approximate time (min.
3 0 About the running time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25˚C (77˚F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
C M O S 9 . 0 M E G A P I X E L S 3 1 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. 2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for about one second. • Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the camcorder.
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE • The power saving mode does not work in the following situations: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, Component/AV, or HDMI) - While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated. - When the LCD screen is opened.
C M O S 9 . 0 M E G A P I X E L S 3 3 You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Press the Display( /iCHECK) button. • The full and minimum display modes will alternate. USING THE DISPLAY( /iCHECK) BUTTON • Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.
34 Remaining battery (approx.) Available recording time (approx.) • When the power is off, press and hold the Display ( /iCHECK) button. • When the power is on, press and hold the Display ( /iCHECK) button for about 3 second.
3 5 first time settings Built-in rechargeable battery • Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off. • Once the battery is depleted, the previous date/time values are all reset to defaults, and you need to recharge the built-in rechargeable battery.
Submenu items “English” “ 한국어 ” “Français” “Deutsch” “Italiano” “Español” “ Português ” “ Nederlands ” “ Svenska ” “S.
TM 3 7 1. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the switch to the left ( OPEN ) as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. • Make sure that SD/SDHC Card logo is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.
3 8 Compatible memory cards • This camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. It is recommended to use an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder.
3 9 • 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.
4 0 Recordable time available for video Recordable number of photos Video quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB [HD]1080/60i (SF)* 6min 13min 27min 55min 115min 232min [HD]1080/60.
C M O S 9 . 0 M E G A P I X E L S 4 1 Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped. USING THE HAND STRAP 1. Open the LCD screen with your finger. • The screen opens up to 90°. 2. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.
4 2 BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands.
D C I N 4 3 Two Recording start/stop buttons to suit your preference! • This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you. 1. Select a subject to record.
44 • If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/ edited. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. • Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
4 5 CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 You can record photos while recording videos.
4 6 1. Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording. • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject. page 20 2. Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen, and half-press the PHOTO button.
4 7 1. Press the EASY Q button. • ( EASY Q ) indicator is displayed. (when activating the EASY Q mode, Anti-shake ( ) indicator also appears.) 2. Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button. page 20 • To record videos, press the Recording start/stop button.
4 8 Capturing photos continually while playing back videos You can capture photos continually during video playback. 1. Select the desired options including the maximum number of images that can be recorded by using the “ Cont. Capture ” menu. page 90 2.
4 9 To zoom in Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever lever towards T (telephoto). • The distant subject is gradually magnified and can be recorded. To zoom out Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).
5 0 • You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. You will find the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.
5 1 1. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thum bnails corres ponding to th e selected vi deo quality appear on the screen. • To ch ange th e curr ent thu mbnail view, select the ( ), ( ), or ( ) tab on the screen. • If you select the thumbnail display by date ( ), you can sort videos by specifi c date.
5 2 Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Playback and Pause alternates when touching the Playback ( ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback.
5 3 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail view, select ( ), ( ), or ( ) tab on the screen. • If you select the thumbnail display by date ( ) , you can sort videos by specifi c date. page 50 • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab.
54 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Slide Show Start” • The ( ) indicator is displayed. The slide show starts from the current selected photo.
5 5 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab. 2. Touch a desired photo to magnify. • The selected photo is displayed on the full screen. 3. Adjust the magnification with the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom (W/T) lever.
5 6 • When using the menu or Q.MENU items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may be grayed out. • For more information, see the Troubleshooting pages, “140~147.” • For the purpose of easy understanding, all the menu setting examples from this page are explained based on the simplest methods.
5 7 Recording menu items Operation mode Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page SCENE Auto 61 Resolution [HD]1080/60i(SF)/ 6M (3328 x 1872) 62 Quality X Fine 63 Slow Motion X Of.
5 8 Operation mode Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Focus Auto 73 Face Detection Off 74 Magic Touch X Off 75 Metering X Multi 76 Anti-Shake (EIS) Off 77 Digital Effect Off 78 Fader X Off 79 Super Macro Off 80 Wind Cut X Off 81 MIC Level X Medium 81 Digital Zoom Off 82 Cont.
5 9 Setting menu items Operation mode Default value Page Storage Info - 99 Format - 100 File No. Series 94 Time Zone Home 95 Date/Time Set - 91 Date Type - 93 Time Type - 93 Date/Time Display Off 92 L.
6 0 QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button will let you start making settings directly.
6 1 Submenu items • Auto: Use this setting for the regular recording conditions. The shutter speed and the aperture values are automatically adjusted for optimum recording. • Night ( ): Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting.
6 2 • “60i” indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 fields per second. • “30p” indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second. • “60p” indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second.
6 3 Submenu items • Super Fine ( ): Records photos at the super fine image quality. • Fine ( ): Records photos at the fine image quality. • Normal ( ): Records photos at the normal image quality. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Quality. ” 2.
64 Submenu items • Off*: Disables the function. • [SD]300frame/sec ( ) : Records 300 frames per second in "416x240" resolution. • [SD]600frame/sec ( ) : Records 600 frames per second in "192x108" resolution. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Slow Motion.
6 5 Submenu items • Soft ( ): Smooths the edges of photo images. • Normal ( ): The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing. • Sharp ( ): Enhances to sharpen the edges of photo images. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Sharpness.
6 6 To set the white balance manually 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ White Balance ” “ Custom WB. ” • The “( ) Set White Balance ” indicator is displayed. 2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch OK ( OK ) tab. • The white balance setting is stored.
6 7 Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy (noisy) effect on the photo images. Submenu items • Auto: Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions (up to 3200). • 50 ( I S O 50 ): This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions.
6 8 Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual ( FXX ): Sets the aperture value manually. Understanding Aperture The aperture value can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor.
6 9 Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual ( ): Touch decrease ( Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values as you want. The setting values are as follows: - Video Record mode: 1/60,1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1 /10000.
7 0 Submenu items • Off: Disables the function. • Normal ( ): Record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to 1/30. • Super ( ): Record a brighter image by fixing the shutter speed to 1/15 in a dark location. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Super C.
7 1 Submenu items • Off : Disables the function. • On ( ): Expresses more shadow and highlight details for recorded images. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Dynamic Range. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
7 2 • The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 7 to 10 feet. • The battery power will be consumed faster with repeated use of the flash. • The flash function is not available with the following functions: - When the “ Cont.
7 3 Submenu items • Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. • Manual ( ): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
7 4 Submenu items • Off: Disable the function. • On ( ): Detects faces automatically for the optimal recording conditions. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Face Detection. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
7 5 Submenu items • Off: Disable the function. • On( ): You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen that you would like to focus on. The brightness will also be adjusted for the optimized value. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Magic touch.
7 6 Submenu items • Multi ( ): Meters the multiple portions of the screen and determines the appropriate aperture. • Center ( ): Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determines the aperture. • Spot ( ): Measures only the center of the screen and determines aperture.
7 7 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Anti-Shake (EIS). ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if “ Anti-Shake: On ” is set. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands.
7 8 Off Witho ut any digit al effe ct, a normal, natural image is displayed during recording or playback. Black & White ( ) This mode chan ges the image to bl ack a nd whi te. Sepia ( ) This mode gives the image a reddish brown look. Negative ( ) This mode reverses the colors, creating a negative image.
7 9 Submenu items • Off: Disables the function • In ( ): As soon as you start recording, it will fade in. • Out ( ): When the recording is done, it will fade out. • In-Out ( ): When you start or stop recording, the fader will be function accordingly.
8 0 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Super Macro. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • When using the Super Tele Macro function, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Avoid shadows when recording at a close distance.
8 1 Using th e Wind Cut function also remo ves some l ow-frequen cy sound with the wind noise. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Wind Cut. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.
8 2 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Digital Zoom. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate Submenu items • Off : Disables the function.
8 3 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Cont. Shot. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • When an error occurs (memory full, etc) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message is displayed.
84 Submenu items • Off: Disables the function. • On ( ): Record five pictures with different brightness setting values such as +0.3EV, -0.3EV, Back Light Compensation, Dynamic Range and original. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Bracket Shot. ” 2.
8 5 Time Lapse REC Using the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time or with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames of a flower opening or a bird building a nest.
8 6 Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
8 7 Submenu items • Off: Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording. • On: Quick View icon appears on the screen as soon as you finish the recording. Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video you have recorded.
8 8 Submenu items • Off : Cancels the guideline function. • : This is the basic guideline. Use this when focusing a subject in the center. • : Images beyond the left/right and up/down line do not disapp ear when edit ed in the 4:3 , and 2.35:1 ratio, respectively.
8 9 Submenu items • Play All ( ) : Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last one, then returns to the thumbnail index view. • Play One ( ) : Plays the selected video only and returns to the thumbnail view. • Repeat All ( ) :Repeats playing all the video clips until the Return ( ) tab is touched.
90 advanced playback Submenu items • 1Cut: Captures only one still image. • 2Cut/1Sec ( ): Captures up to 2 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button. • 5Cut/1Sec ( ): Captures up to 5 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button.
9 1 system setting 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Date/Tim e Set ” 2. Touch the date and time information, and change the setting values by using the up ( ) or down ( ) tabs. 3. Touch ( OK ) tab when the date and time setting is completed.
9 2 Submenu items • Off : Current date/time information is not displayed. • Date : Displays the current date. • Time : Displays the current time. • Date & Time : Displays the current date and time. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Date/Time Display.
9 3 Submenu items • 2009/01/01 : The date is displayed in the year/month (two-digit)/date. • JAN/01/2009 : The date is displayed in the order of month/date/year. • 01/JAN/2009 : The date is displayed in the order of date/month/year. • 01/01/2009 : The date is displayed in the date/month (two-digit)/year.
94 File No. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option. Submenu items • Series : Assigns file numbers in sequence even after you replace or format the memory card or delete all files. Each file is given with a unique file number that allows convenient image management on a PC.
9 5 Submenu items • Home : The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date/Time Set menu. Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting.
96 Submenu items • Brightness : Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Color : Adjusts the saturation of the LCD screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ LCD Control. ” 2. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the value of a desired item.
9 7 Submenu items • Off : Disable the function. • On : When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ A uto LCD Off.
9 8 Submenu items • Off : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder. • 5 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes.
9 9 Storage Info This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media (memory card), such as used and available memory space, etc. PRECHECK! Insert the memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1. Touch th e Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Storage Info.
1 00 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Format. ” • A message appears asking about formatting the memory card. 2. Touch “ Yes. ” • The format is executed with a message. • Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.
1 0 1 1. Touch the Men u ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Beep Sound. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. The beep sound is off when recording a video. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Shutt er Sound.
1 0 2 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Auto Power Off. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations: - If the cable (HDMI, Component/AV, etc) is connected while recording or the playback.
1 03 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ USB Co nnect. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function to be used.
1 04 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ TV Type. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • This function works only when the camcorder is connected to a TV. • This function is not available if “ Analog TV Out: Component Auto ” is set.
1 05 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Analog TV Out. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. • Check the TV type, connection jack, and the resolution of the recorded video before you choose the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
1 06 1. T ouc h t he Men u ( ) S ett ing ( ) ta b “ D emo ” “ On. ” • If you don't want this function, touch “ Off. ” 2. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • The Demo function starts on the LCD screen.
1 0 7 editing video clips DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO You can delete a scene partially. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only. • Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ) or SD( SD ) tab on the LCD screen.
1 08 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Edit” “ Divide. ” 2. Touch a desired video to edit. • The selected video is displayed as paused. 3. Search the point of division by touching playback control tabs. • Playback control tabs: / / / / / 4.
1 09 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Edit” “ Combine. ” 2. Touch video thumbnails to be combined. • The ( ) indicator and the order number are d isplayed on the selected videos. Touching the video thumbnail toggles the image between being selected ( ) or not selected.
1 1 0 • You can create a playlist on the same memory card by gathering your favorite scenes from the recorded videos. Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the original video images. Example: You have recorded a few scenes on a memory card.
1 1 1 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Playlist.” • The menu window appears for selecting the video resolution. 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • The thumbnail display appears according to the selected resolution. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Add.
1 1 2 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Playlist. ” 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Arrange. ” • The playlist appears.
1 1 3 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Playlist. ” 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Delete. ” • The playlist appears.
1 1 4 1. Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ), SD( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab. • Videos or photos appear as thumbnails. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Protect .” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. 4. The corresponding message to the selected option appears.
1 1 5 1. Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ), SD( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab. • Videos or photos appear as thumbnails. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Delete.” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. 4. The corresponding message to the selected option appears. Touch “ Yes.
1 1 6 • When you select the “ Set All ” option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 1. • Selecting the “ Set All ” or “ Reset All ” options may take a long time depending on the number of the selected copies.
1 1 7 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ USB Connect ” “ PictBridge. ” 2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. 3. Turn your printer power on. • The photo thumbnails appear. 4. Touch the photos to print, then touch the Print ( ) tab.
1 1 8 To set the date/time imprint 1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab. • The print options appear on the screen. 2. Touch the “ Date/Time. ” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. • The selected date and time display option is set. 4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
1 1 9 connecting to a TV TO CONNECT TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV You can enjoy High Definition (HD) quality videos, recorded in “1920x1080” or “1280x720” resolution using an HDTV. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used.
1 2 0 • When connecting to TV using the component/AV cable, match the colors between the cables and the corresponding jacks. • Videos recorded using the HD camcorder will playback on an HDTV in the original resolution you set in the camcorder. Videos recorded in SD quality cannot playback on an HDTV in the HD quality.
1 2 1 CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports stan dard defi nitio n. Im ages reco rded wit h SD (sta ndar d defi niti on) image qua lity (i.
1 2 2 Recording ratio TV Type setting Wide (16:9) TV 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio • Video Image • Photo capture images • Photo Image 16:9 4:3 Images recorded in 4:3 ratio • Video Ima.
1 2 3 • Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. • If the “ TV Display ” is set “ Off, ” the TV screen does not include the OSD (On Screen Display) menus. page 104 • You will only hear audio from the camcorder on your TV in Video playback mode.
1 2 4 1. Turn on your camcorder, and touch the play( ) tab. • Set “ TV Type ” according to the display device page 104 • Touch the Menu( ) Setting ( )tab “ Analog TV Out ” “ Composite. ” page 105 2. Insert the recording media in the recording device.
using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time.
us i ng w i th a Wi nd o ws c o mp ut e r 1 2 6 Main Functions WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using the USB cable. • By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations.
1 2 7 • 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 a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct. • We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
us i ng w i th a Wi nd o ws c o mp ut e r 1 2 8 Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are display in the main window. 1 Menu items 2 Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC.
1 2 9 Step 3. Playing back the videos (or photos) • You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. page 127 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according the selected source.
using with a Windows computer 1 3 0 Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1. Click “ SHARE ” on the browser. 2. Move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload.
1 3 1 4. Click “ Upload to Share Site ” to start uploading. • A pop up window appears asking your ID and the password. 5. Enter your ID and the password to access. • Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment.
using with a Windows computer 1 3 2 Installing Intelli-studio application on the Windows computer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer.
1 3 3 Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media • If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confi rm the connection ( page 133) or perform steps 1 and 2 again. • When the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder of My Computer.
us i ng w i th a Wi nd o ws c o mp ut e r 1 34 Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows: • The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). Video file (H.
1 3 5 Step 2. Transferring fi les from the camcorder to your Windows computer 1. Execute the procedure in “Viewing the contents of storage media.” page 133 • The folders in the storage media appear. 2. Create a new folder, enter the folder name, then Double click it.
1 36 Battery pack Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery pack is almost discharged. • Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor. Low Battery Connect AC adaptor and try again - A function is inoperable due to the exhausted battery.
1 3 7 Message Icon Informs that ... Action Card Error The memory card has some problem and can not be recognized. • Change memory card with another one.
1 38 Message Icon Informs that ... Action The number of photo files is full. Canno t tak e a ph oto. - The number of photo files that can be stored is 9,999. • Delete unnecessary files on the memory card. • Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.
1 39 USB Message Icon Informs that... Action Fail Printer Connecting Change ' USB Connec t' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. • Check the USB cable. • Try the connection p rocedure again. • Switch “ USB connect ” function to “ PictBridge.
1 40 Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. • The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery pack to the camcorder. • The inserted battery pack may be discharged. Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.
1 4 1 Display Symptom Explanation/Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right. • It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification.
1 42 Symptom Explanation/Solution The recording stops automatically. • 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 make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage media will be deteriorated.
1 43 Symptom Explanation/Solution There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start/stop button and the point where the recorded video starts/stops.
1 44 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. • Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 73 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 73 • The lens is dusty on the surface.
1 45 Playback on other devices (TV, etc) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device. • Connect the audio of the Component/AV cable to your camcorder or connected device (TV, HD recorder, etc).
1 46 Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. Cannot play a video file properly on a PC.
1 4 7 Overall 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 rechrgeable battery may be discharged.
1 48 Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.
1 49 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media • Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. - Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water.
1 5 0 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 features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V.
1 5 1 System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) ACC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.33” 9.15M Pixel CMOS F3.5 - F3.7, 5x optical zoom (8x Intelli) 76.4~382 mm (Only Lens) 47.
S AMSUNG 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 prop.
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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