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User Manual HMX- T10W N HMX-T10BN HMX-T10ON High Defi nition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
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.
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. This User Manual covers HMX-T10WN, HMX-T10BN, HMX-T10ON models.
Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment.
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.
15 . Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.
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 No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
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 the battery in a fire as it may explode.
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 expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is a lso a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.
safety information Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power.
QUICK START GUIDE 07 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER 11 GETTING STARTED 17 BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 22 FIRST TIME SETTINGS 26 GETTING READY TO START RECORDING 28 contents 07 You c an r eco rd v id eos i n H.
34 Recording videos 36 Capturing photos during video recording 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners (smart auto) 39 Zooming 40 Changing the playback mode 41 Playing back videos 43 .
66 Play Option 67 Highlight 68 Slide Show Option 68 File Info 69 Deleting files 70 Protection from accidental erasure 71 Dividing a video 72 Combining videos 73 Setting menu items 74 Card Info 74 Format 75 File No.
contents CONNECTING TO A TV 87 DUBBING VIDEOS 91 PRINTING PHOTOS 92 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 94 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 87 Connecting to a high de.
quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family.
Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Recording start/stop button. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button. • 1. Open the LCD screen. 2.
STEP 3: Play back videos or photos STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos You can also play back videos on an SD (standard defi nition) image quality TV. page 89 Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can fi nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.
STEP 5: Delete videos or photos quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new fi le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder co mes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missin g from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.
Front/Left LOCATION OF CONTROLS During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. getting to know the camcorder TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) Q.
Rear/Right/Top/Bottom Recording start/stop button MODE button / Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode • • Zoom (W/T) lever PHOTO button Hand strap hook Jack cover (USB, HDMI, AV) .
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. PRECHECK! This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( ) mode only. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.
PRECHECK! This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( HD / SD ) mode only. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the video play ( HD / SD ) mode. page 40 • • Video play mode The play related tab, the volume control, and the return tab appear briefl y on the screen.
getting to know the camcorder PRECHECK! This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play ( ) mode only. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play ( ) mode. page 40 • • Photo play mode Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo play mode / X1.
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a danger of overheating, fi re, or explosion.
When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB. You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder. USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC.
The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Battery level indicator State Message Fully charged - 25~50% used - 50~75% used - 75~95% used - 95~98% used - Exhausted (fl ickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Available running time for the battery Battery type BP125A Charging time Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min. Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min. Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 110 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx.
Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire. You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries.
The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 102~106) and take corrective actions. If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates.
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode The camcorder switches to " Quick On STBY " mode when you close the LCD screen.
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( ) ↕ Play mode ( ). Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on. Touching the Play ( ) tab in the record mode switches the operation mode to the play mode.
USING THE TOUCH PANEL Do not place a protective fi lm on the LCD screen. If you leave a fi lm attached to the LCD screen for a long time, strong adhesion between the fi lm and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel.
fi rst time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the fi rst time. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. The time zone (“ Home ”) screen appears displaying settings for Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time).
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language of the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab. 2. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab until “ Language ” appears.
To insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN . 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the term- inal portion of the card is facing up.
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards You can use SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards with this camcorder. We r ecommen d yo u use a n SD HC (Sec ure Digital High Capacity) card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB.
getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. We can not guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices. When you format a card, be sure to format the memory card using this camcorder.
Resolution Quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 1080/60i Super Fine 8 15 30 61 125 253 Fine 9 18 36 74 152 307 Normal 12 23 46 94 193 390 720/60p Super Fine 11 21 42 86 177 357 F.
USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped. getting ready to start recording Insert the end of the hand strap into the hook of the camcorder as shown in the illustration. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.
BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.
RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Defi nition (HD) and Standard Defi nition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before recording. page 50 PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.
If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited. Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Press the Recording start/stop button.
RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 51 PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Select a subject to record.
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects (Indoor, Night, etc.). Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the best camcorder settings for various scenes.
Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity. Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range. page 63 Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far away.
basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created fi le is highlighted in the thumbnail view.
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, fi nd the video you want quickly, and playback directly. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 40 1.
Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause ( ) / Play ( ) tab during playback. Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback.
VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 40 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. The thumbnail view appears.
You can view a photo slide show with background music. Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab during photo playback. The ( ) indicator appears. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. To stop the slide show, touch the Return ( ) tab. • • Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Slide Show Start .
using the menu items HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu Tab and the Q.MENU Button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.
using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Operation mode Items Video Photo Default value Page Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single Play Option X X Play All 66 Highlight X X - 67 Delete - 69 Protect Off (.
QUICK MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Submenu items Auto: For recording under normal conditions. Sports ( ): For recording people or objects in motion. Portrait ( ): For recording portraits. Captures natural skin tones. Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the subject. On stage, for example.
advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Video Resolution. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Photo Resolution. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
advanced recording White Balance Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the whites and colors in your recording or photo look natural.
Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture (lens opening) automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the aperture. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Aperture.
advanced recording Submenu items Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. Manual ( ): Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values. You can choose from the following settings: 1/60,1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000.
EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. Using the EV function, you can manually adjust video and photo image brightness. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1.
advanced recording Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Back Light.
Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also set the focus manually. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1.
advanced recording Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) Smart OIS improves on existing Optical Image S tabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to sh ift over wider range of motion in wide/tele zoom position. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and delivers a stunning level of image smoothness.
Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Digital Effect. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3.
advanced recording Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1.
Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle. It is useful to get close up images of fl owers or insects etc. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.
advanced recording Submenu items Off: The camcorder records only one photo image. On ( ): When you press the PHOTO button, the camcorder can take up to 8 photos in one second. • • If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message appears.
Digital Zoom The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnifi cation than the optical zoom. Digital zoom can electronically magnify an image created by the optical lens up to 1000 times. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1.
advanced recording Quick View Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo images immediately after you have recorded them. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Quick View.
Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1.
advanced playback Play Option You can select a specifi c video playback option. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode. page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Play Option. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode. page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. “ Highlight. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Slide Show Option You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo ( ) mode. page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. “ Slide Show Option. ” 2.
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while deleting videos or photos recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. • • DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.
editing fi les You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes. If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set this function. page 29 • • PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure.
DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original fi le, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.
COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original fi les, make sure to back up the original fi les before combining them. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.
system setting Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice. The time type may change depending on the language you selected. • • SETTING MENU ITEMS Refer to page 45 for setting menus. For item operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page.
system setting Card Info This function shows you the storage information of the memory card, such as used memory space, available memory space, etc. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. page 28 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Card Info .
File No. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ File No. .” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
system setting Submenu items 2010/01/01: Displays the date in the year/month (two-digit)/day format. JAN/01/2010: Displays the date in the month/day/year format. 01/JAN/2010: Displays the date in the day/month/year format. 01/01/2010: Displays the date in the day/month (two-digit)/year format.
Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. PRECHECK! Before you use the “ Date/Time Display ” function, you must set the date and time. page 76 1. Touch t he Menu ( ) Sett ing ( ) tab “ Da te/Time Display .
system setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period of time. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Auto LCD Off. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Beep Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Beep Sound. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears.
system setting Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function prevents unnecessary power consumption. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Auto Power Off.
Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and battery drain. With the Quick On STBY function On and the camcorder in standby mode, closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY.
system setting PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can use the PC software built into the camcorder (Intelli- studio) by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder’s USB cable.
HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to. PRECHECK! Using the HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the camcorder to your TV. page 87 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ HDMI TV Out.
system setting TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when you have connected your camcorder to a TV. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ TV Display. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages. page 27 The Demo function does not operate in the following case: - If you set “ Auto Power Off ” to “ 5 Min ” and you are using the battery to power the camcorder, the Auto Power Off function turns the camcorder off before Demo can run.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that lets you control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Anynet+ (HDMI- CEC).
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.
connecting to a TV When “ HDMI TV Out ” is set to “ Auto ,” you can play an SD video file in HD format. This camcorder comes with the “ TV Connect Guide ” menu function.
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. PRECHECK! Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you connect it to a TV.
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio: Video images Photo images Photo capture images • • • Adjust the volume to a moderate level.
dubbing videos Vid eos record ed on thi s ca mcorde r can only b e du bbed u sing t he Aud io/ Vide o cabl e in S D ( stan dard definition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD). You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable.
If the camcorder fails to recognize the printer, remove the USB cable, and then turn off the printer. Set “ USB Connect ” to “ PictBridge ,” and then connect the USB cable again.
To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab. The print options appear on the screen. 2. Touch “ Date/Time. ” 3. Touch the desired submenu item. 4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
us in g w it h a W in do ws co mpu te r 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.
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can transfer video and photo fi les to your PC using a USB cable and edit them on your PC screen. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo fi les.
us in g w it h a W in do ws co mpu te r Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files to your computer.
Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. 1. Menu items 2. Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder. 3. Switches to Photo Edit mode. 4.
us in g w it h a W in do ws co mpu te r Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. page 95 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings.
For more information about using Intelli-studio, open the Help Guide by clicking “ Help. ” The Intelli-studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer. To install, click “ Tool ” “ Install Intelli-studio on PC ” on the Intelli-studio screen.
us in g w it h a W in do ws co mpu te r USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo fi les recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable. Viewing the contents of storage media 1.
Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media The folder and fi le structure for storage media are below. File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. • • File format Video fi les Video fi les are compressed in H.
troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons.
Message Icon Informs that ... Action Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder. Format the memory card using this camcorder. Not Supported Format The memory card may have been formatted by another device and m ay still have existing images on it.
troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that ... Action The number of video files is full. Cannot record video. - The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999. Delete unnecessary files from the storage media. Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete unneeded files.
Editing videos Message Icon Informs that ... Action Cannot select different resolution. - The files you want to combine have different resolutions. You can not combine files that have different resolutions. Not enough free space in Card. - You cannot edit due to insufficient space on memory card.
troubleshooting USB Message Icon Informs that... Action Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. Check the USB cable. Try the connection procedure again. Switch “ USB connect ” function to “ PictBridge.
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder.
troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. Press the MODE button to set the record mode. page 24 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions do not operate. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 28 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 74 Image cannot be deleted.
troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback (play/pa use) fun ction doe s not work. Image files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder. Check memory card compatibility. page 29 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size.
Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognize your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable again correctly. Cannot play a video file properly on a PC.
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 internal rechargeable battery may be discharged.
mai nten ance & ad ditio nal infor mati on Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared. Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.
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 AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/ region that has AC po wer in the 100 V to 24 0 V, 50/60 Hz range.
specifications Model name HMX-T10WN / HMX-T10BN / HMX-T10ON System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Filter diameter NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/4”, 5.1M Pixel CMOS F1.
warranty SAMSUNG 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 oper.
RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipme nt”, and we do not use the 6 h azardous materi als- Cadmiu.
An important point after buying a device Samsung HMXT10BN (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Samsung HMXT10BN yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samsung HMXT10BN - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samsung HMXT10BN you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samsung HMXT10BN will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samsung HMXT10BN, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung HMXT10BN.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung HMXT10BN. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung HMXT10BN along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
