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User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above. HMX-QF20BN HMX-QF20UN Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 6 Clean only with dry cloth. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with SERVICE PERSONNEL. the manufacturers instructions. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. 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. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. ii Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 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. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 17. POWER SOURCES:
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the iii outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Important safety instructions 21. LIGHTNING:
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges. 22. POWER LINES:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 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. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. 25. SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
iv a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER. c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation. e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS:
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 28. SAFETY CHECK:
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order. 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. Important safety instructions 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. NOTE:
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USAPerchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. v Before reading this user manual Before reading this user manual, check the follows. Safety warnings Precautions Warning!
When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder, connect the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding. Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of excessive heat. Caution If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type. If you plug the AC adaptor into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adaptor. Icon Definition 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. Icons used in this manual Icon Definition Meaning Caution To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions. Note Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder. Definition Here are additional definitions or information you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Before reading this user manual Important information on use About this user manual Before using this camcorder 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. pages 104~116 This User Manual covers HMX-Q20BN, HMX-Q200BN, HMX-QF20UN models. The HMX-QF20 has the wireless networking function. pages 70~78 Although some features of HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200 and HMX-QF20 are different, they operate in the same way. Illustrations of model HMX-Q20BN are used in this user manual. The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice. Before use, read Safety information carefully and then use the product properly. Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the user manual. In this manual, a memory card (card) means a SD, SDHC, or SDXC. In this user manuals function description tables, the icon shown in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function. Ex) Tele Macro Submenu item page 95
- On (
): Sets to record close-up images of very small objects. If set to On, the corresponding icon (
) will appear on the screen. 3 This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents. Make a backup of important recorded data. Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. 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. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand. Before reading this user manual This wireless equipment may have radio interference in operation so it cannot support life safety services. Always be careful to transfer files via Wi-Fi, there can be a danger of data leakage. For Open Source licenses information, refer to the Opensource-Q20.pdf in the provided CD-ROM. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. AllShare is a Samsungs trademark. Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, Core 2 Duo, and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. AMD and Athlon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc. Twitter is a trademark of twitter Inc. Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder at temperatures over 140F (60C) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion. Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a fire hazard. No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 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 bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There may be a risk of fire or electric shock. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord. Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 5 Safety information WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not connect the AC adaptor 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. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child, consult physician immediately. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock. Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of fire. When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder. There is a risk of fire or injury. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock. 6 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. 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, AC adaptor, or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on a tripod
(not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high. Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction. Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide. Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms. Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the surface could deteriorate. Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder. 7 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could cause distortion on the TV screen or interference in the radio broadcasts. Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording. Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation. 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. Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Manufacturers of unauthorized accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to their safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunctions, for fires or electric shocks, or for damage caused by unauthorized accessories. 8 Contents Getting Started .............................................. 11 Unpacking ........................................................................... 12 Camcorder layout ................................................................ 13 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ................. 15 Inserting/ejecting the battery .................................................... 15 Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) ........................ 16 Charging the battery ............................................................ 20 Checking the battery state ...................................................... 21 Turning your camcorder on/off............................................ 24 Performing the initial setup.................................................. 25 Selecting the language ........................................................ 26 Learning icons ..................................................................... 27 Using the touch screen ....................................................... 31 Using the Home screen ....................................................... 34 Accessing the Home screen ................................................... 34 Icons on the Home screen ...................................................... 34 Using the grip belt ............................................................... 35 Basic functions .............................................. 36 Recording videos ................................................................ 37 Recording videos in portrait mode ........................................... 39 Tagging great moments while recording ................................... 40 Recording photos ................................................................ 41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) ............ 42 Zooming .............................................................................. 43 Extended functions ........................................ 44 Using the Manual modes .................................................... 45 White Balance ....................................................................... 45 EV (Exposure Value) ................................................................ 46 Back Light .............................................................................. 47 Focus .................................................................................... 48 Super C.Nite .......................................................................... 49 Self Timer ............................................................................... 50 Cont. Shot ............................................................................. 50 Using the Art Film modes .................................................... 51 Fader ..................................................................................... 51 Digital Effect ........................................................................... 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode .......................................... 53 Playback/Editing ............................................ 55 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode....................... 56 Starting the playback mode ..................................................... 56 Playing back videos ................................................................ 57 Tagging great moments during playback .................................. 60 Viewing photos ....................................................................... 61 Editing videos or photos ..................................................... 63 Delete .................................................................................... 63 Like It ..................................................................................... 64 Protect ................................................................................... 65 Smart BGM Option ................................................................. 66 Divide ..................................................................................... 66 Combine ................................................................................ 67 File Info................................................................................... 68 9 Settings ........................................................ 93 Settings menu ..................................................................... 94 Accessing the settings menu .................................................. 94 Shooting ................................................................................ 95 Playback ................................................................................ 96 Display ................................................................................... 97 Connectivity............................................................................ 99 General ................................................................................ 100 Appendixes ................................................. 103 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 104 Warning icons and messages ............................................... 104 Symptoms and solutions ....................................................... 110 Maintenance ...................................................................... 117 Using your camcorder abroad .......................................... 119 Glossary ............................................................................ 120 Specifications .................................................................... 121 Contents Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) ................ 69 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 70 Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................... 70 Configuring the network settings .............................................. 71 Manually setting the IP address ............................................... 72 Network connection tips ......................................................... 73 Entering text ........................................................................... 73 Using video or photo sharing web sites .............................. 74 Accessing a web site .............................................................. 74 Uploading videos or photos..................................................... 74 Viewing videos or photos on an AllShare-enabled TV ........ 75 Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos .................... 76 Installing the program for Auto backup on your PC ................... 76 Sending photos or videos to a PC ........................................... 76 About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) feature ................................ 77 Using with other devices ................................ 79 Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 80 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI ........................... 80 Connecting to a regular TV ...................................................... 81 Viewing on a TV screen ........................................................... 82 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ................. 83 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer .................. 84 Transferring files to your Windows computer ..................... 86 Transferring files with Intelli-studio ............................................ 87 Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk ........................................................................................ 91 10 Getting Started Learn about your camcorders layout, icons, and home screen. Unpacking ........................................................................... 12 Camcorder layout ................................................................ 13 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ................. 15 Inserting/ejecting the battery .................................................... 15 Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) ........................ 16 Charging the battery ............................................................ 20 Checking the battery state ...................................................... 21 Turning your camcorder on/off............................................ 24 Performing the initial setup.................................................. 25 Selecting the language ........................................................ 26 Learning icons ..................................................................... 27 Using the touch screen ....................................................... 31 Using the Home screen ....................................................... 34 Accessing the Home screen ................................................... 34 Icons on the Home screen ...................................................... 34 Using the grip belt ............................................................... 35 Unpacking Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsungs Customer Care Center. Checking your accessories Battery
(BP125A)
(AD43-00197A) AC power adaptor
(AA-MA9)
(AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable
(AD39-00184A) USB cable
(AD39-00194A) User manual CD
(AD46-00423A) Quick start guide
(AD68-06831A) Optional accessories Model name Color Internal memory Lens HMX-Q20BN HMX-Q200BN Black HMX-QF20UN Indigo Blue No X20 (Optical) X40 (Digital) WiFi module No Yes Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the same way. Mini HDMI cable
(AD39-00179A) External battery charger
(IA-BC9UA4) Carrying case
(AD69-00929A) Memory card The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. The contents may vary depending on the sales region. You can purchase parts and accessories consulting with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries. A memory card is not included. See page 17 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder. Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide. Getting Started 12 Camcorder layout Top/Front/Left 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lens Charging indicator Home (
) button LCD screen (Touch screen) Internal microphone Internal speaker Jack cover (AV/HDMI/micro USB) AV (Audio/Video) jack HDMI jack 10 micro USB jack 2 3 4 10 Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. Getting Started 13 Camcorder layout Rear/Right/Bottom 3 4 5 6 1 2 11 12 7 8 9 10 Getting Started 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lens open/close switch Grip belt Jack cover (DC IN) DC IN jack T/W button Like It (
/
) button Recording start/stop button Battery slot Memory card slot Battery/Memory card cover Battery release switch Tripod receptacle Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Inserting/ejecting the battery Battery release switch To insert the battery 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks. To eject the battery 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 2 Slide the Battery release switch in the direction as shown in Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure. 3 Close the battery slot cover. the figure and pull out the battery. 3 Close the battery slot cover. 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, fire, or explosion. Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Getting Started 15 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) To insert a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the To eject a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. figure. 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the label portion of the card is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it. 3 Close the memory card cover. 3 Close the memory card cover. To avoid the data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing and hold the [Home (
Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
)] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Getting Started 16 Usable memory card (1GB~64GB) Terminals Protection tab
<SD>
<SDHC>
<SDXC>
Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Compatible memory cards You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB. MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported. Compatible memory card capacity:
- SD: 1GB~2GB
- SDHC: 4GB~32GB
- SDXC: ~up to 64GB When you use unauthorized memory cards, the camcorder cannot record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost. The memory cards released after this camcorder may not be compatible with the camcorder. When the camcorder operates with 6MB/S (Class 6) or above memory cards, it can be stable. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical write-protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch up in the direction of the terminals. To set write protection, move the switch down. SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacity than SD memory cards. SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices. Getting Started 17 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card 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. If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file. The memory card does not support any data recovery mode. Therefore, care should be taken in case the memory card is damaged while recording. Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons. You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered. A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card. Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts. Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required. Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card. Do not use a damaged memory card. Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it. Getting Started 18 The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!
The data storage speed of cards may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system. SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled. MLC (multi level cell) system: only lower write speed is supported. For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed. Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing. You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low speed card, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning:
Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution. If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set. page 95 The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the camcorder uses. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus. We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity. After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction. 1GB 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject. The higher the quality and resolution, the more memory the camcorder uses. Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer. The bit rate automatically adjusts to the image being recorded. Accordingly, the recording time may vary. Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally. When a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically. The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9999, respectively. The recording length of Art Time Lapse may vary depending on settings. Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Recording time available for video in minutes Resolution Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Full HD 1080/60i 8 HD 720/60p 11 15 21 30 42 61 86 125 253 506 177 357 714
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number of photos Resolution Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 5.3M 3072X1728 931 1861 3721 7440 9999 9999 9999 2M 1920X1080 1173 2346 4654 9402 9999 9999 9999
(Unit: Approximate number of images) Getting Started 19 Charging the battery Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green. Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet. Using the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then connect the other end to a USB port of a PC. Make sure that there are no foreign substances on plug and in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder. Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data. Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it, such as between a wall and a piece of furniture. 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 AC power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder. USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC. If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer. 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. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor. Getting Started 20 Charging the battery Checking the battery state You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Battery level icon State Message Fully charged 25~50% used 50~75% used 75~95% used 95~98% used Exhausted (flickers): The camcorder will be forced to turn off after 3 minutes. Change the battery as soon as possible.
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After 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off. Low Battery The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time. LED color
(Orange)
(Green)
(Orange Blink) Description Charging Fully charged Error Getting Started 21 Charging the battery Available charging and running time for the battery Battery type Charging time Video resolution Continuous recording time Playback time BP125A Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min. Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min. Full HD Approx. 105 min. Approx. 140 min. HD Approx. 120 min. Approx. 160 min. Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery. Times shown above are measured under Samsungs test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions. The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Art Time Lapse function. Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts. The battery may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you use the recording start/stop, the zoom, and the playback functions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the times listed above. We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors. The connection is the same as that for battery charging. page 20 The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the battery. Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can be prolonged. The battery is charged over 95% after about 2 hours, and the indicator color changes to green. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes for the battery to charge 100%. Getting Started 22 Charging the battery About the battery Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50F (10C)) 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. Make sure to store the battery separately after use.
- A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off.
- The battery may be completely discharged, if it has been
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installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time. If this occurs, the battery may not fully operate even if you charge it. If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then, using your camcorder, drain the charge completely once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place. Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures.
- The cold temperature may shorten the available recording time.
- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling. Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped.
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If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you can damage the camcorder. Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 59F~77F (15C~25C), recommended humidity: 40%~60%)
- Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime.
- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location. Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly. The battery lifetime is limited.
- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.
- Each batterys life is affected by storage, operating, and environmental conditions. Getting Started 23 Turning your camcorder on/off
[Home (
)] button LCD screen 1 Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. To turn the camcorder on when the LCD screen is already open, press and hold the [Home (
)] button. 2 To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the [Home (
)]
button. Your camcorder does not turn off even when you close the LCD screen. The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when you turn it on. pages 104~109 If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. page 101 The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open. When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the time zone screen appears at start-up. Select your geographical location and then set the date and time. page 25 If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder. Getting Started 24 Performing the initial setup Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time. 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. 5 Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch the The time zone (Home) screen appears based on Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time). 2 Select your local area on the map by touching the tab on the LCD screen, and then press the or tab. Home tab. The date/time setting finishes. You can set the year up to 2037, based on Home. Set Date/Time Display to On. page 98 Activating the icon moves the time forward by 1 hour. London,Lisbon
[GMT-00:00] JAN/01/2012 12:00AM 3 Touch the up or down arrows to set the date. Date / Time Set Month Date Year JAN 01 2012 4 Touch the time (
) tab, and then set the time. Date / Time Set Hour Min 12 00 AM Internal rechargeable battery Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off. If the battery is depleted, the current date/time values are reset to the default values. If this occurs, you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery (see below), and then re-set the current date and time. Charging the internal rechargeable battery The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery is attached. If you have not used the camcorder for about 2 weeks and you have not connected the AC power or the battery to it, the internal battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. Getting Started 25 Selecting the language You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. 1 Press the [Home (
screen left.
)] button, and then drag the Home Supported languages 2 Touch Settings p General p Language. General Format Default Set Language Demo 3 Touch the desired language. Language English
Franais Deutsch 4 Touch the Return (
) tab to complete the setting. The camcorder displays the menus screen and messages in the language you selected. English Italiano Svenska Polski Romn Hrvatski
Espaol Suomi etina
Franais Portugus Norsk Slovensky Deutsch Nederlands Dansk Magyar Srpski
Trke Language options may be changed without prior notice. The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power. The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected. Getting Started 26 Learning icons The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different icons appear depending on the setting values. Video recording mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Left of the LCD screen Icon Description Right of the LCD screen Icon Description
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Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/
Art Film mode/Art Time Lapse mode/
Vertical HD Recording mode Video/Photo recording mode tab JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Zoom tab Playback tab Storage media (Memory card) Battery information (remaining charge level) Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar Video resolution Tele Macro OIS Duo Center of the LCD screen Icon Description STBY / z/
Operating status (standby/recording/
pause) 00:00:00 Time counter (video recording time)
[253Min]
Remaining recordable time Like It Time Zone (Visit) JAN/01/2012 12:00 AM Date/Time Getting Started 27 The icons are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity. The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display. For warning icons and messages, see pages 104~109 The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve performance. Learning icons Photo recording mode 9999 Left of the LCD screen Icon Description Right of the LCD screen Icon Description
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Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/
Art Film mode Video/Photo recording mode tab JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Zoom tab Playback tab Storage media (Memory card) Battery information (remaining charge level) Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar Photo resolution Tele Macro OIS Duo Center of the LCD screen Icon Description 9999 Photo image counter
(total number of recordable photos) Time Zone (Visit) JAN/01/2012 12:00 AM Date/Time The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media. The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is 9999. Getting Started 28 Learning icons Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Icon Description Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view tab Combine tab Delete tab Video recording mode tab Erase protection Video playback mode: Single view 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 Top of the LCD screen Icon Description Bottom of the LCD screen Icon Description Volume tab Thumbnail view tab MENU tab Playback related function tab
(skip/search/pause/playback/
slow playback/frame by frame playback) Video playback mode X /
Operating status (playback/pause etc.) 00:00:00/00:00:55 Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) 100_0001 File name (File number) Storage media (memory card) Battery information (remaining battery level) Playback progress bar Video resolution Video playback option Like It Erase protection Getting Started 29 Learning icons Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Icon Description Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view tab Delete tab Photo recording mode tab Erase protection Photo playback mode: Single view 1/12 100_0001 Top of the LCD screen Icon Description Bottom of the LCD screen Icon Description Photo playback mode 1/12 Photo image counter (current image/
total number of recorded images) 100_0001 File name (file number) Thumbnail view tab MENU tab Slide show start tab Storage media (memory card) Battery information (remaining battery level) Photo resolution Erase protection Getting Started 30 Using the touch screen The touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen. Drag Touch Drag the touch screen up, down, left, or right to select the desired items or files. Slightly touch the items to select or execute with your finger. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Albu Albu Settings 1 1111111111 1 Do not place any protective film on the LCD screen. If you leave a film attached for a long while, strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch screen. Be careful not to accidentally press the button near the LCD screen while using the touch screen. The tabs and icons that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording/playback status of your camcorder. The camcorder does not recognize touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time. Touch one point at a time. Getting Started 31 Using the touch screen Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Each time you touch the LCD screen, the full and minimum display modes alternate. Full display mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Minimum display mode STBY Warning icons and messages may appear, depending on the recording conditions. pages 104~109 Getting Started 32 Using the touch screen Adjusting the LCD screen The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. When you reverse and close the LCD screen by rotating it to 180 towards the lens, the camcorder switches to the playback mode automatically. Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder. Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth. 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger. The screen opens up to 90. 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens. You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backward. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens, then fold it back to the body. Getting Started 33 Using the Home screen Accessing the Home screen You can select a operating mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Press the [Home (
)] button to access the Home screen. Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1 Album 1 2 No. Description 1 Touch an icon to access a mode or function. Drag or flick your finger on the LCD screen to move to the next page. 2 The number of the current page (1, 2) Getting Started 34 Icons on the Home screen Icon Description Smart Auto: Records a video or photo using a scene mode selected automatically by the camcorder. page 42 Manual: Records a video or photo using manually setting items for scene conditions. pages 45~50 Art Film: Records a video or photo using items for a fun and unique look.pages 51~52 Art Time Lapse: Records a time lapse video using Art Time Lapse items. pages 53~54 Vertical HD Recording: Records a video in portrait mode. page 39 Album: Views videos or photos using playback or editing items. pages 56~68 Social Sharing: Uploads videos or photos to share web sites. page 74 (HMX-QF20 model only) Auto Backup: Sends videos or photos to a PC using Auto Backup. pages 76~78 (HMX-QF20 model only) TV Link: Views videos or photos on an AllShare-enabled TV. page 75 (HMX-QF20 model only) Settings: Adjusts settings to match your preferences. pages 94~102 Using the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb. 180 Switch grip The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand. If you want to use this function, set Switch Grip to On in the Settings menu. page 101 STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
90 Vertical grip Select Vertical HD Recording to record in vertical position. page 39 Rotate your camcorder to the vertical position.
<When you hold the camcorder with your right hand>
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<When you hold the camcorder with your left hand>
If you make the grip belt too tight and use excessive force to insert your hand, the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged. When you change the Switch Grip direction while recording, the recording may be temporarily interrupted. Getting Started 35 Basic functions Learn about basic functions for video and photo shooting. Recording videos ................................................................ 37 Recording videos in portrait mode ........................................... 39 Tagging great moments while recording ................................... 40 Recording photos ................................................................ 41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) ............ 42 Zooming .............................................................................. 43 Recording videos Learn how to record videos easily and quickly in the video recording mode. 3 Press the [Recording start/stop] button. The recording (
) icon appears and recording starts. 00:00:00 [253Min]
[Recording start/stop] button 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
4 To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button again. Recording pause/resume The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as a single video. 2 Select a subject to record. Touch the Pause (
Recording (
) tab to resume.
) tab to pause while recording. Touch the Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording. Use the [T/W] button or Zoom (
adjust the size of the subject. page 43
) tab on the LCD screen to 00:00:00 [253Min]
Basic functions 37 Recording videos If the 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 operation because of memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media. Basic functions 38 Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format. Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. For the on-screen information display, see page 27. For approximate recording time, see page 19. Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on the front of the camcorder. Make sure that the microphone is not blocked. Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to see if there any problems with the audio or video recording. For various functions available during recording, see pages 45~54. If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, the system is switched to the data recovery mode. While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled. When the recording time is short, the data recovery might fail. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. page 97 The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image being recorded. The [Home (
)] button cannot be used during video recording. Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc). When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. It can make interference effects on images and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places correctly. We recommend you to use professional camcorders like an infrared camcorder when recording at night. An image can be shaken when the OIS Duo function is enabled if the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a place. Release the OIS Duo function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. Recording videos Recording videos in portrait mode The camcorder can record videos in portrait mode. Set your camcorder to the vertical position. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button touch Vertical HD Recording. The camcorder switches to portrait mode (vertical position). Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1 Album 3 Select a subject to record. 4 Press the [Recording start/stop] button. The recording (
) icon appears and recording starts. 00:00:00 [253Min]
2 Rotate the camcorder to 90 for vertical recording. 5 To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button again. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
In portrait mode, you can record videos in 1920x1080/30p resolution only. Basic functions 39 Recording videos Tagging great moments while recording Using the Like It function, you can tag good scenes while recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as Like It (
) from a long video. 00:00:00 [253Min]
[Like It (
)] button 5 To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button again. Understanding the Like It function Like It (
) Like It (
) Like It (
) During a video recording When the camcorder extracts the scenes tagged as Like It (
creates one file with them, the file is saved on the video thumbnail view.
) and
)] button while The camcorder tags the scene recorded between before 3 seconds and after 5 seconds when pressing the [Like It (
recording in all video recording modes. You can also tag any scenes of a video by pressing [Like It (
button during a video playback. page 60 To skip boring parts of a video and enjoy exciting parts, you can combine the tagged scenes sequentially. page 64 The camcorder can tag up to 999 as Like It (
When the Like It function completes, the Like It (
screen disappears after 3 seconds.
) icon on the LCD
) from a video.
)]
1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
2 Select a subject to record. 3 Press the [Recording start/stop] button.
) icon appears and recording starts. The recording (
4 Press the [Like It (
)] button every great moment while recording. The camcorder tags the scene as Like It (
). Basic functions 40 Recording photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in the photo recording mode. 3 Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen, and press the [Recording start/stop] button. The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.
[Recording start/stop] button 1 In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording mode (
) tab. 9999 2 Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording. Use the [T/W] button or Zoom (
adjust the size of the subject. page 43
) tab on the LCD screen to Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data. The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution. page 19 The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. page 97 For on-screen display information, see page 28. For various functions available during recording, see pages 45~52. Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.) Basic functions 41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button touch Smart Auto. Icon Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1 Album 2 Align your subject in the frame. The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape, etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly. The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
3 To record the video or photo, press the [Recording start/
stop] button. Description Appears when the camcorder fails to recongnize the recording situations. Appears when recording at night. (Night) Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting.
(Backlight) Appears when recording people. (Portrait) Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White) Appears when recording an outdoor scene. (Landscape) Appears when recording images using close-up. (Macro) Appears when recording images of clear skies. (Blue sky) Appears when recording images of forested areas. (Natural green) Appears when recording images of sunsets. (Sunset) Appears when the camcorder and subject are stationary for a while. (Tripod) Most settings are automatically adjusted in the Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, select Manual on the Home screen. The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions, such as camcorder shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. The camcorder may not detect the portrait mode depending on the orientation or the brightness of faces. Basic functions 42 Zooming This camcorder allows you to record using optical X20 zoom and digital X40 zoom by pressing the [T/W] button or touching the Zoom (
on the LCD screen.
) tab W: Recording wide area (wide-angle) T: Recording enlarged image (telephoto) Example of zoom-in/out T: Telephoto STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
To zoom in
) tab, and W: Wide-angle Press the [T] button (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom (
then touch the Telephoto (
The distant subject is gradually magnified. The highest zoom magnification ratio is X20 in the normal zoom-in.
) tab. To zoom out Press the [W] button (wide-angle). Or touch the Zoom (
then touch the Wide-angle (
The subject gets smaller and further away. The smallest zoom ratio is the subjects original size in the zoom-out.
) tab.
) tab, and Basic functions 43 Using the optical zoom function does not degrade the image quality and clarity. Use the digital zoom function when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range. page 96 Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far away. If this occurs, use the manual focus function. (Video recording mode only) page 48 The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 1m (about 40 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function. page 95 Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power. The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism. Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Using the Manual modes .................................................... 45 White Balance ....................................................................... 45 EV (Exposure Value) ................................................................ 46 Back Light .............................................................................. 47 Focus .................................................................................... 48 Super C.Nite .......................................................................... 49 Self Timer ............................................................................... 50 Cont. Shot ............................................................................. 50 Using the Art Film modes .................................................... 51 Fader ..................................................................................... 51 Digital Effect ........................................................................... 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode .......................................... 53 Using the Manual modes White Balance The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance. 1 Press the [Home (
White Balance (
)] button p touch Manual p
) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
White Balance : Auto Icon Description Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to the recording conditions. Daylight: Use outdoors in normal daylight. Adjusts the white balance according to outdoor lighting conditions. Cloudy: Use when recording in the shade or cloudy weather. Fluorescent: Use when recording under white fluorescent lights. Tungsten: Use when recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. Custom WB: Manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. Understanding White Balance White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white are rendered white in your image. Proper white balance has to take into account the color temperature of a light source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light. Extended functions 45 Using the Manual modes To set the white balance manually 1 In Manual mode, touch White Balance (
) tab p Custom WB (
The
) tab. Set White Balance icon appears. 2 Fill the screen with a white object, and then touch the tab. The white balance setting is stored. The stored white balance setting will be applied the next time you record. When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again. During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results. Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting. page 96 Reset the white balance if light conditions change. EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p EV (
) tab. 2 Touch the
/
The setting values range from -2.0 to +2.0 tab to adjust the setting values. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
EV : 0 Understanding EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium (Image sensor) during the process of taking photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure. For example, +0.3 lets in more light than -0.3. EV : 0 Extended functions 46
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Back lighting causes the subject to be darker than the background It typically occurs when:
The subject is in front of a window. The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background. The persons face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. The light sources are too bright. The subject is in front of a snowy background. Using the Manual modes Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p Back Light (
) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Back Light : Off Icon Description Off: Disables the function. On: Backlight compensation brightens the subject. Extended functions 47 Using the Manual modes 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. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p
) tab. Focus (
) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Focus : Auto Icon Description Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it lets you concentrate on the creative side of your recording. Manual: You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable. To adjust the focus, place and hold your finger on the for a nearer subject, and on the farther icon (
the end. The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you touch the tab for a farther subject. The nearer or
) appears when focus adjustment reaches tab. or
/
The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed. In the manual focus setting menu screen, you can access auto focus by touching the AF (
manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs. When the camcorder exits from Manual mode or switch to the photo recording mode, the Focus function is automatically set to Auto.
) tab on the screen. You can return to Extended functions 48 Using the Manual modes Super C.Nite You can adjust shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p
) tab. Super C.Nite (
) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Super C.Nite : Normal Icon Description Off: Disables the function. Normal: The shutter opens for 1/60 of a second in the normal mode and automatically switches to open for 1/30 of a second in a dark place. Use this function to get bright images in a dark place. Super: The shutter opens for 1/15 of a second regardless of surrounding conditions. Use this function to get bright images in a darker place. The images may not seem smoothly because the camcorder has recorded them with the low shutter speed when using Super C.Nite. Extended functions 49 Using the Manual modes Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can take photos of yourself. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p
) tab. Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Manual p
) tab. Self Timer (
) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. Cont. Shot (
) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. 9999 9999 Self Timer : Off Cont. Shot : Off Icon Description Icon Description Off: Disables the function. Off: The camcorder records only one photo image. On: There is a time delay of 10 seconds after you press the
[Recording Start/Stop] button. On: When you press the [Recording start/stop] button, the camcorder can take up to 8 photos in one second. The camcorder automatically turns the Self Timer function off after it has been used once. You must turn it on each time you want to use it. When the camcorder exits from Manual mode, the Self Timer function is automatically set to Off. When an error occurs (Card Full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message appears. When the Cont. Shot is On, the photo resolution is fixed to 2M 1920x1080. When the camcorder exits from Manual mode, the Cont. Shot function is automatically set to Off. Extended functions 50 Using the Art Film modes 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. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Art Film p
) tab. Fader (
) tab. Recording a video with Fade effect Fade In (Approx.3 seconds) 3 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Fader : Off Icon Description Off: Disables the function. On: When you start or stop recording, the recording fades in or fades out accordingly. Extended functions 51 Fade Out (Approx. 3 seconds) Fade in With Fader set to On, press the [Recording start/stop] button. The recording starts with a dark screen, and then the image and sound fade in. Fade out With Fader set to On, press the [Recording start/stop] button to stop recording. The image and sound fade out, the screen goes black, and then the recording stops. The camcorder automatically turns the Fader function off after it has been used once. You must reset it each time you want to use it. When the camcorder sets the Art Time Lapse mode or exits from the Art Film mode, the Fader function is automatically set to Off. Using the Art Film modes Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Art Film p
) tab. Digital Effect (
2 Touch the desired submenu item. You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen left or right or touching the tab.
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Digital Effect : Black & White OFF Icon Description Off: Without any Digital Effect, a normal, natural image is displayed during recording or playback. Black & White: This mode changes the image to black and white. Icon Description Negative: This mode reverses the colors, creating a negative image. Art: This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections. Noir: This mode creates a stronger image by increasing contrast. Western: This mode creates a faded and old film vintage look. Dazzle: This mode creates a brighter image by increasing color saturation. Ghost: This mode creates a drawn out image effect like an apparition or ghost. (Video recording mode only) Sepia: This mode gives the image a reddish brown look. You can also apply random digital effects easily by shaking the camcorder in the Art Film and Art Time Lapse modes. You do not need to set the Digital Effect function manually. page 96 Extended functions 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode Using the Art Time Lapse function, you can set the camcorder to add emotion and something different experience on a dry and boring time lapse video. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (
2 Press the [Home (
3 Touch the desired menu.
)] button p touch Art Time Lapse.
) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
0.5 Sec Zoom + Panning 4 Touch the MENU (
) tab. 5 Touch the desired submenu. Interval Direction Zoom 6 Touch the desired submenu item. 7 After setting the Art Time Lapse mode, press the [Recording start/stop] button. The Art Time Lapse recording starts. Extended functions 53 In Art Time Lapse mode, you can record videos in 1920x1080/
30p resolution only. Press the [Recording start/stop] button if you want to stop the Art Time Lapse mode. Icon Description Normal: Set to record frames at an interval that you define. Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds. Jumping: Set to record a jumping time lapse video at interval that you define. Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds. Zooming: Set a zoom effect for a time lapse video. Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds. Zoom: Adds the zoom in/out effect to a time lapse video. Panning: Set a panning effect for a time lapse video. Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds. Direction: Adds the panning effect (left/right/up/down) to a time lapse video. Zooming + Panning: Set a zoom and panning effect to add them simultaneously. Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds. Direction: Adds the panning effect (left/right/up/down) to a time lapse video. Zoom: Adds the zoom in/out effect to a time lapse video. Night: Set the night motion for a time lapse video. Using the Art Time Lapse mode Example of Art Time Lapse recording Total time for recording Recording interval Timeline Time for recording on the storage media (a video clip of Art Time Lapse REC) The Art Time Lapse function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. Art Time Lapse is useful for filming the following subjects:
Blooming flowers A bird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 00:00:25/ 00:01:03 100_0001 00:00:25/ 00:01:03 100_0001 During Art Time Lapse recording, the Super C.Nite function does not work. Art Time Lapse recording is released once recording has been finished. To start another Art Time Lapse mode, repeat steps 1 to 7. 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Art Time Lapse mode. For example, if you set the interval to 5 Sec, you need to set the recording time for the Art Time Lapse mode to at least 3 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (30 images). The Art Time lapse function lets the camcorder record up to 72 hours until you stop recording or turn the camcorders power off. You cannot pause recording during Time lapse recording. Audio is not recorded during Art Time Lapse recording. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically. We recommend using the power adaptor instead of the battery for Art Time Lapse. If the battery charge is exhausted during Art Time Lapse recording, the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, and then turns off automatically. If the storage media becomes full during Art Time Lapse recording, the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory available. Extended functions 54 Playback/Editing Learn how to play back and edit videos and photos. Viewing videos or photos in playback mode....................... 56 Starting the playback mode ..................................................... 56 Playing back videos ................................................................ 57 Tagging great moments during playback .................................. 60 Viewing photos ....................................................................... 61 Editing videos or photos ..................................................... 63 Delete .................................................................................... 63 Like It ..................................................................................... 64 Protect ................................................................................... 65 Smart BGM Option ................................................................. 66 Divide ..................................................................................... 66 Combine ................................................................................ 67 File Info................................................................................... 68 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Starting the playback mode You can switch to the playback mode by selecting Album on the Home screen. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Playback (
The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode that was last used. However, you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the Video thumbnail view (
) or Photo thumbnail view (
) tab on the LCD screen.
) tab on the LCD screen. Using the Playback (
) tab STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]
Using the [Home (
)] button
<Video thumbnail view>
<Photo thumbnail view>
Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1 Album
<Home screen>
<Video thumbnail view>
You can choose the thumbnail display type you want by selecting Thumbnail in the Settings menu. page 96 You can switch the playback mode to the recording mode by pressing the [Recording start/stop] button. Playback/Editing 56 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Playing back videos You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail view, find and play your desired video directly. 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. The camcorder plays the video you selected. If you select a video tagged as Like It, the Like It (
LCD screen appears. The color of the Like It icon is changed while playing back the tagged scenes for 8 seconds.
) icon on the 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, touch the Thumbnail view (
) tab. Playback/Editing 57 Sharing videos on YouTube (HMX-QF20 only) During a video playback, touch the YouTube (
YouTube. page 74 You can share videos on YouTube only.
) tab and then access 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Find videos in various ways Drag the thumbnails to up or down on the LCD screen to search the thumbnails you want. When playback is paused, drag the image to left or right on the LCD screen to go to the previous or next file. Touch a point or drag the pointer to left or right in the playback progress bar on the LCD screen to move directly to the section of the video you want. 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the selected video. The camcorder may not play back the following video files:
- A video recorded on another device.
- A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder. You can use various playback options during the video playback. page 59 You can set playback settings using the Video Play Option menu. page 96 You can play back the recorded videos on a TV or PC. pages 80~82, 86~92 If you touch the MENU (
during playback, the video playback is paused and the menu screen appears.
) tab or press the [Home (
)] button To adjust the volume during video playback You can hear the sound through the internal speaker of the camcorder while the video is playing back on the LCD screen. 1 Touch the Volume (
) tab on the LCD screen. 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 2 Touch the volume.
/
tab to increase or decrease audio 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 10 The sound level is adjusted between 0~19. When the level is at 0, you cannot hear sound. When the camcorder is connected to a TV, you will not hear the sound from the speaker on the camcorder. Playback/Editing 58 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Playback/Pause/Stop
)/Pause (
Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback
(
Touch the Thumbnail view (
the thumbnail.
) tab during playback.
) tab to stop playback and return to 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Search playback
) tab plays the next video.
) plays the beginning of the scene. Touching the Forward skip (
Touching the Reverse skip (
If reverse skip (
the file, the previous video plays. Place and hold your finger on the Reverse skip (
(
the selected video plays.
)/Forward skip
) tab to search for a video quickly. When you lift off your finger,
) is touched within 3 seconds from the start of Slow playback When playback is paused, touching the Reverse slow (
slow (
) tab reduces the playback speed:
Reverse/forward playback slow rate: 1/x2 t 1/x4 t 1/x8 t 1/x2
)/Forward 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001
)/Forward During playback, each touch of the Reverse search (
search (
) tab increases the playback speed:
RPS (Reverse Playback Search)/FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 t x4 t x8 t x2 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Frame by frame playback When playback is paused, touching the Reverse frame advance
(
or forward one frame at a time.
)/Forward frame advance (
) tab makes playback go reverse Skip playback Touch the Reverse skip (
playback.
)/Forward skip (
) tab during Playback/Editing 59 Touch the Playback (
) tab to play back in normal speed. You can hear sound only when the playback is in normal speed. Viewing videos or photos in playback mode
). Tagging great moments during playback You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as Like It (
1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. 3 Press the [Like It (
)] button every great moment during 4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, touch the Thumbnail view (
) tab. The camcorder tags a scene between before 3 seconds and after 5 seconds when pressing the [Like It (
)] button. When the Like It function completes, the Like It (
screen disappears after 3 seconds. To skip boring parts of a video and enjoy exciting parts, you can combine the tagged scenes sequentially page 64
) icon on the LCD playback.
[Like It (
)] button The camcorder tags the scene as Like It (
). 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Playback/Editing 60 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Viewing photos You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. 1 Select the photo playback mode. page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired photo. The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. Sharing photos on Facebook or Picasa (HMX-QF20 only)
) tab p During a photo playback or slide show, touch the MENU (
Share p Facebook or Picasa, and then access the web site. page 74 Or touch the last accessed web site tab. You cannot share photos on YouTube. 1/12 100_0001 3 To return to the thumbnail view, touch the Thumbnail view
(
) tab. 1/12 100_0001 Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. Playback/Editing 61 Find photos in various ways Drag the thumbnails to up or down on the LCD screen to search the thumbnails you want. Drag the image to left or right on the LCD screen to go to the previous or next file. Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the photo you selected. Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally:
- A photo recorded on another device.
- A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder. (One that does not conform to DCF standards.) Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music. 1 Touch the Slide show (
) tab during photo playback. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. To pause the slide show, touch the LCD screen anywhere. 1/12 100_0001 Zooming during photo playback You can magnify a playback image. 1 Touch the desired photo. 2 Adjust the magnification with the [T/W] button. Magnification starts from the center of the photo. You can zoom in from X1.1 to X8.0. 3 Drag the LCD screen up/down/left/right to view the area you want on the magnified photo. Magnified part X 1.3 4 To cancel, touch the Return (
) tab. Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified. While the playback zoom is in use, the other images cannot be selected. 2 To stop the slide show, touch the Return (
) tab. 1/12 100_0001 All photos are played back depending on the slide show option function. page 97 You can adjust the background musics volume level using the Volume (
) tab. Playback/Editing 62 Editing videos or photos Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. page 56 2 Touch the Delete (
) tab on the thumbnail view.
) indicator appears on the selected files. 3 Touch thumbnails. The selection (
Whenever you touch the thumbnail file, the selection (
release alternate. To delete all the files, touch the Select all (
selection (
To release the selection (
Clear (
) indicator appears on all the thumbnails.
) tab.
) indicator all at once, touch the
) tab. The
) and 4 Touch the tab. A message appears asking for your confirmation. 5 Touch Yes. The camcorder deletes all the files having the selection (
indicator.
) Deleted images cannot be recovered. Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. To protect important images from accidental erasure, activate the image protection function in advance. page 65 You cannot delete protected files. Cancel the protect function first. page 65 If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete the images. page 17 The delete function does not work if battery charge is insufficient. It is recommended to use AC power to continue power supply during the deletion. Playback/Editing 63 Editing videos or photos Like It You can extract the exciting scenes tagged as Like It from a video and create one file with them. You can also delete the tags from a video tagged as Like It. Item Description Creation Start Combines the tagged scenes sequentially, saves and locates it as a video at the last file position on the video thumbnail view. Preview Previews the tagged scenes sequentially. Like It Create 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Press the [Like It (
)] button on the video thumbnail view or while playing back a video tagged as Like It (
).
[Like It (
)] button On the video thumbnail view, the camcorder combines the tagged scenes from all videos tagged as Like It and creates one file. In the video single view, the camcorder creates one file from a tagged video. On the video thumbnail view, the camcorder can create one file from videos in the same resolution format. While previewing the scenes tagged as Like It, you cannot drag the progressive bar on the LCD screen. Like It Delete 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail tagged as Like It (
3 Touch the MENU (
) tab p Like It Delete.
). 3 Touch the desired submenu item. Like It Creation Start Preview Cancel Delete Like It Delete Protect Smart BGM Option Divide 4 Touch Yes. The camcorder will delete all tags from the video. This function is available in the video single view only. Playback/Editing 64 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 You can operate this function in the single view only. If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot apply this function. page 17 Editing videos or photos Protect You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail to protect. 3 Touch the MENU (
) tab p Protect. Delete Like It Delete Protect Smart BGM Option Divide 4 Touch the desired submenu item. Item Description Off On Turns off protection on protected image. Protects the selected image. Playback/Editing 65 Editing videos or photos Smart BGM Option You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in the video is big, the background music will be decreased naturally. On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is small, the background music will be increased naturally. 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch a video thumbnail. 3 Touch the MENU (
) tab p Smart BGM Option. Delete Like It Delete Protect Smart BGM Option Divide 4 Touch the desired submenu item. Item Description Off On Turns off the background music. Turns on the background music. Divide You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch a video thumbnail. 3 Touch the MENU (
) tab p Divide. Delete Like It Delete Protect Smart BGM Option Divide 4 Find the point of division by touching the playback control tabs. Playback control tabs:
Drag the playback progress bar left or right to move directly to the division point.
/
/
/
/
/
00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 Divide This function is available in the video single view only. You can also apply background music easily by shaking the camcorder during playback. You do not need to set the Smart BGM Option function manually. page 97 You can change the desired background music in the Settings menu. page 96 Playback/Editing 66 Editing videos or photos 5 Touch the Pause (
the Cutting (
) tab.
) tab at the point of division p A message appears asking for your confirmation. 6 Touch Yes. The video is divided into two video clips. The second portion of the divided video is displayed as the last thumbnail. After the division, you can partially delete unnecessary sections of the divided videos or combine them with other videos. page 67 Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. You can operate this function in the single view only. You cannot divide files that display the protect icon (
protect function first. page 65 The beginning or end of the divided videos may drift by approx. 2 seconds before or after the division point. The Divide function is not available under the following conditions:
- If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds.
- If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the
). Cancel the beginning and the end.
- If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB.
- When the number of files reaches 9999. This function is available in the video single view only. Combine You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original files, make sure to back up the original files before combining them. 1 Select the video playback mode. page 56 2 Touch the Combine (
) tab on the thumbnail view. 3 Touch the video thumbnails to combine in the order you want them combined.
) indicator and the order number appear on The selection (
the selected videos. Whenever you touch the video thumbnail, the selection (
The checkbox on the video thumbnail does not appear if the video files have different resolutions.
) and release alternate. 1 2 Playback/Editing 67 Editing videos or photos 4 Touch the tab. A message appears asking for your confirmation. 5 Touch Yes. The camcorder combines the video files you selected in the order you designated, and then stores the combined videos as a single video file. Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. You cannot combine the files that are protected (
protect function first. page 65 The original videos are not preserved. The Combine function is not available under the following conditions:
- If the Videos are in different resolution formats. For example, videos
). Cancel the recorded at Video Resolution: Full HD 1080/60i and Video Resolution: HD 720/60p cannot be combined.
- If the file size of the combined videos exceeds 1.8 GB.
- If the remaining memory space on your memory card is less than 15MB.
- If a video file format is not supported by the camcorder.
- When the camcorder is playing a video file. File Info You can see image information for each image. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail. 3 Touch the MENU (
) tab p File Info. The information of the selected file appears. File Info HDV_0008.MP4 100VIDEO Date Duration Size Resolution : HD 1080 60i
: JAN.01.2012
: 00:00:05
: 9.56 MB 4 To exit the menu, touch the Return (
) tab. Playback/Editing 68 Wireless network
(HMX-QF20 only) Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions. Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 70 Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................... 70 Configuring the network settings .............................................. 71 Manually setting the IP address ............................................... 72 Network connection tips ......................................................... 73 Entering text ........................................................................... 73 Using video or photo sharing web sites .............................. 74 Accessing a web site .............................................................. 74 Uploading videos or photos..................................................... 74 Viewing videos or photos on an AllShare-enabled TV ........ 75 Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos .................... 76 Installing the program for Auto backup on your PC ................... 76 Sending photos or videos to a PC ........................................... 76 About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) feature ................................ 77
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Connecting to a WLAN You can connect to a WLAN using an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area. 1 Press the [Home (
2 Touch the AP setting (
)] button p touch Social Sharing.
) tab. The camcorder automatically searches for available AP devices. 3 Touch an AP. When you select an unsecured AP, the camcorder will connect to the network. When you select a secured AP, input the required passwords with the virtual keyboard to connect to the WLAN. page 73 tab p If you select a WPS profile supported AP, touch the WPS PIN, and then enter the PIN code at the AP device. You can also connect to a WPS profile supported AP by dragging the current screen down, touching WPS PBC, and then pressing the [WPS] button on the AP device. If there is not the desired AP on the AP devices list, drag the current screen down and then touch Add Wi-Fi Network to input and search the desired AP name manually. AP Setting Samsung 1 Samsung 2 Samsung 3 Samsung 4 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 70 Icon Description Ad hoc AP Secured AP WPS AP Signal strength AP setting options Refreshing connectable APs You can check the signal strength in the top right corner of the screen. Icon Signal strength Not connected Very weak Weak Normal Very strong Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 5 Touch the tab. The camcorder connects to the network via the selected AP. Even if AP authentication and Data Encryption have been detected, set the authentication mode to Open or Shared. If the camcorder does not detect the AP automatically, you can set the network properties directly. page 72 Data encryption settings by authentication type are below:
- Open p Disabled or WEP
- Shared p WEP
- WPA-PSK p TKIP, AES, or TKIP/AES Mixed
- WPA2-PSK p TKIP, AES, or TKIP/AES Mixed
- WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK p TKIP, AES, or TKIP/AES Mixed When the Data Encryption function is set to WEP or TKIP for 802.11n AP connection, you can access in the 802.11g mode. In the 802.11g mode, the network connection and speed are not guaranteed. Configuring the network settings 1 Press the [Home (
2 Touch the AP setting (
) tab.
)] button p touch Social Sharing. The camcorder automatically searches for available AP devices. 3 Touch the AP Setting tab next to an AP. Samsung 1 Samsung 2 Samsung 3 Samsung 4 4 Touch each submenu and enter the required information. item Description Authentication Select an authentication type according to your APs setting.
(Open, Shared, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/
WPA2-PSK). When you select Open or Shared, WPA is automatically set. Data Encryption Select an encryption type according to your APs setting.
(Disabled, WEP, TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES Mixed) Network Key Enter the password using the virtual keyboard. page 73 IP Setting The default is Auto. Set the IP address manually. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 71 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Manually setting the IP address By entering the IP address, you can connect to a WLAN via an AP
(access point) in the wireless network service area. 1 Press the [Home (
2 Touch the AP setting (
)] button p touch Social Sharing.
) tab. 5 Touch each submenu item and then enter the required value by using the virtual keyboard. page 73 Item IP Description Enter the static IP address. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask. The camcorder automatically searches for available AP devices. Gateway Enter the gateway. 3 Touch the 4 Touch IP Setting p Manual. tab next to an AP. Manual IP Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server
. . . . . . . . . DNS Server Enter the DNS address. 6 Touch the tab. The camcorder connects to the network via the selected AP. For more information about the network settings, contact the network administrator or the service provider. The network settings may differ, depending on network conditions. Do not try to connect to a network that you have no permission to access. Use a fully charged battery while you are using network services. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 72 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tips Compatibility with an AP that has not been formally Wi-Fi certified cannot be guaranteed. The wireless network connection may not be stable, depending on the connected AP. When the distance from AP is large, the network connection takes longer and video stuttering may occur. If there is an electric device using the same frequency range as the network near the camcorder, you may experience wireless interference. If an AP device is named in a language other than English, it may not be displayed in the AP list or, if it is, it may appear in a corrupted format or font. For the network settings and password, contact the network administrator or the service provider. The letters and numbers used in passwords may differ, depending on the encryption type. You may not be able to connect to the wireless network, depending on the conditions. The AP search may find a printer that supports the wireless network, but you cannot use the printer to connect to the network. The service provider may charge you a fee for the wireless connection under the contract made between you and the service provider. Channels available for the networking differ according to the region (country). Some countries may restrict wireless networking under local radio regulation laws. We recommend you connect your camcorder to networks only inside the country where you purchased it. If your AP name is not in English, the camcorder may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly. If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider, you may not be able to connect to it. To connect the WLAN, contact your network service provider. Entering text You can use the virtual keyboard to enter your information and settings. Touch the desired characters, numbers, or symbols. I
@. ghi pqrs def mno wxyz abc jkl tuv W X 123/Syn Kr/En OK Item Description W X Move the cursor.
@. Enter @.. Delete the last letter. 123/Syn Kr/En In abc/ABC mode, switch to 123 mode. In 123 mode, switch to symbol mode. Switch to Korean or English mode. Return to the previous screen. In ABC mode, change the case. Enter a space. OK Save the displayed text. You can enter the information only in English or Korean, regardless of the language settings. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 73 Using video or photo sharing web sites Accessing a web site 1 Press the [Home (
2 Select a web site.
)] button p touch Social Sharing. The camcorder will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. If the camcorder has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. page 70 Uploading videos or photos 1 Access a sharing web site with your camcorder. 2 Touch files p the tab. You can select up to 20 photos and the total size must be 10 MB or less. Social Sharing Facebook Picasa YouTube 3 Enter your ID and password, and then touch the Login
(
) tab. You may be logged in automatically, if you have previously logged in to the web site. ID or Email I Password I You must have an existing account on the file sharing web site to use this feature. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 74 3 Touch the Comment box p input your comments. 4 Touch the Upload (
) tab. The maximum photo resolution you can upload is 2M, and the longest video you can upload is 30 seconds at 480/60p resolution. If the selected photo resolution is higher than, it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution. The method of uploading videos or photos may differ depending on the selected web site. If you cannot access a web site because of firewall or user authentication settings, contact your network administrator or network service provider. The speed of your internet connection may affect how quickly videos or photos upload or web pages open. Viewing videos or photos on an AllShare-enabled TV View your videos or photos on a TV that supports the AllShare function. Your camcorder acts as a server and you can search for shared videos or photos with the TV remote control. AllShare AllShare is an international technology standard for sharing media files between networked devices in your home. With this technology, you can view your videos or photos on a widescreen TV. 1 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch TV Link p the tab. The camcorder will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. If the camcorder has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. page 70 2 Connect your TV to a WLAN via an AP device. Refer to your TVs user manual for more information. 3 On the TV, search for the camcorder and browse the shared videos or photos. For information about searching for the camcorder and browsing the videos or photos on the TV, refer to the TV user manual. AP Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 75 On a TV, you can play back only the videos and photos recorded by the camcorder. The effective network connection range between the camcorder and the TV may differ depending on the AP. If the camcorder is turned off abnormally (ex: network disconnection) while you are playing a video or photo on the TV, the TV considers itself still connected to the camcorder. Depending on the size of the video or photo file, it may take longer to connect to the TV and display. You cannot enable this function if there are no recorded videos or photos in your camcorder. When playing HD quality videos on a TV, use an 802.11n AP and set it to 802.11n. Important: If you set the Data Encryption function on your network to WEP or TKIP, the network defaults to 802.11g and the camcorder cannot play HD quality videos on the TV. You can select up to 1000 photos and videos files to watch through your TV. The more files you select, the slower the camcorder operates. We recommend selecting fewer than 1000 files. This function may not operate properly on a Samsung HDTV that has no AllShare mark on it. Video stuttering may occur, depending on the TV type and network status. If video stuttering occurs, record videos you intend to play through a wireless connection at lower video resolution. If video stuttering occurs frequently when you use a wireless connection, change to HDMI or AV cable. pages 80~81 If you play back videos on a Samsung HDTV supporting AllShare and video stuttering occurs repeatedly for over 3 seconds, consult the Samsung call center. See the back cover for the phone number. Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Installing the program for Auto backup on your PC 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable. 2 Turn on the camcorder. The computer recognizes the camcorder and Intelli-studio launches automatically. 3 When the pop-up appears, touch OK. The program will be installed automatically. Before install the program, ensure that the PC is connected to a network.pages 70~72 If no internet connection is available, you must install the program from the provided CD. This program is for backing up files to the PC based on Windows OS. Refer to the Auto Backup instruction manual for more information. Sending photos or videos to a PC 1 Press the [Home (
)] button p touch Auto Backup. Social Sharing Auto Backup TV Link Settings 2 2 Touch the tab. The camcorder will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. If the camcorder has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. page 70 If your PC has turned on, the PC recognizes the camcorder and Intelli-studio launches automatically. If your PC supports the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature, you can turn on the PC automatically by searching for the PC from your camcorder. pages 77~78 3 The camcorder will prepare to send the files and send them to the PC. You cannot select individual files to send. This function is available only for newly stored files on the camcorder. The progress will be shown on the PC monitor. The camcorder will search for available access points even if you are connecting to the same access point again. If you turn off the camcorder or remove the battery while sending files, the file transfer will be interrupted. While you are using this feature, the buttons on the camcorder will be disabled. You can connect only one camcorder to the PC at a time for sending files. The backup may be canceled due to network conditions. Videos or photos can be sent to a PC one time only. Files cannot be sent again even if you reconnect your camcorder. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 76 Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) feature WOL (Wakeup on LAN) WOL is a technology that allows you to turn on a PC from another location over a network connection or Internet or to set a PC to wake up from sleep mode. With the WOL feature, you can automatically turn on or wake up a PC with your camcorder by touching Auto Backup. Setting the PC to wake up from sleep mode 1 Click Start, and then open the Control Panel. 2 Configure the network connection. Windows 7:
Click Network and Internet p Network and Sharing Center p Change adapter settings. Windows Vista:
Click Network and Internet p Network and Sharing Center p Manage network connections. Windows XP:
Click Network and Internet Connection p Network Connection. 3 Right click Local Area, and then click Properties. 4 Click Configure p the Power manage tab p Allow this device to wake the computer. 5 Click OK. 6 Restart the PC. Setting the PC to turn on 1 Turn on the PC and press F2 while the PC is booting. The BIOS setting menu will appear. 2 Select Advanced tab p Power management Setup. 3 Select Resume on PME p Enabled. 4 Press F10 to save your changes and continue booting. 5 Click Start, and then open the Control Panel. 6 Configure the network connection. Windows 7:
Click Network and Internet p Network and Sharing Center p Change adapter settings. Windows Vista:
Click Network and Internet p Network and Sharing Center p Manage network connections. Windows XP:
Click Network and Internet Connection p Network Connection. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 77 Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos 7 Select drivers related to network adapter. 8 Click Advanced tab and then set WOL menus. Any changes to your PCs BIOS settings other than the ones described below may damage your PC. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by your changing your PCs BIOS settings. You cannot use this feature across a firewall or if a security program has been installed. To turn on the PC with the WOL feature, the PC must have an active connection to the LAN. Ensure that the indicator light on the PCs LAN port is on, which shows that the LAN connection is active. Depending on your PC model, the camcorder may only be able to wake the PC. Depending on your PCs OS or drivers, the names of the WOL setting menu may vary.
- examples of setting menu names: Enable PME, Wake on LAN etc.
- examples of setting menu values: Enable, Magic packet etc. Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 78 Using with other devices Learn how to connect your camcorder to your TV, VCR or DVD/
HDD recorders, photo printer, or computer. Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 80 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI ........................... 80 Connecting to a regular TV ...................................................... 81 Viewing on a TV screen ........................................................... 82 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ................. 83 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer .................. 84 Transferring files to your Windows computer ..................... 86 Transferring files with Intelli-studio ............................................ 87 Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk ........................................................................................ 91 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. Using a mini HDMI cable HDTV Camcorder Signal flow Mini HDMI Cable 1 Select HDMI TV Out. page 98 2 Turn on the camcorder. If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV. 3 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a mini HDMI cable. 4 Set the TVs input or source selector to the HDMI input youve attached the camcorder to. Refer to the TVs instruction manual to see how to select the TVs input or source. 5 Select the playback mode on your camcorder, and then start to play back videos or photos. pages 57~62 Understanding the HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. What is Anynet+ function?
The Anynet+ function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet+ function with the same remote. You can use the Anynet+
function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TVs user manual. This camcorder is provided with the TV Connect Guide menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and dont have your users manual, you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorders screen. page 99 You can use only a D to A type Mini HDMI cable with this camcorder. The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only. If an Anynet+ supported TV is connected to the camcorder by an HDMI cable, turning on the camcorder may turn the TVs power on.
(an Anynet+ function) If you dont want this to occur, set Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC) to Off. page 99 Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1.3, the screen display may not work. Using with other devices 80 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 Regular TV Camcorder Mono Type AUDIO VIDEO White Yellow Signal flow Audio/Video cable Stereo Type AUDIO VIDEO R L Red Yellow White Using with other devices 81 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable. 2 Set the TVs input or source selector to the input youve attached the camcorder to. Refer to the TVs instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. 3 Select the playback mode on your camcorder, and then start to play back videos or photos. pages 57~62 Make sure youve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks. The TV screen may not display the right video information if connected incorrectly. When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks. Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs, connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the green jack of the TV. When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority:
- HDMI p Audio/Video (composite) output This camcorder is provided with the TV Connect Guide menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and dont have your users manual, you can use the TV Connect Guide menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorders screen. page 99 If your TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the video jack, the white plug to the audio jack, and leave the red plug unconnected. When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, images recorded in high-definition image quality (Full HD 1080/60i or HD 720/60p) are played back in standard definition image quality. Connecting 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 Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. If TV Display is set Off, the TV screen does not display the camcorders OSD (On Screen Display) menus. page 98 Using with other devices 82 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub videos recorded on your camcorder to a VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. VCR or DVD/HDD recorder Camcorder Signal flow Audio/Video cable 1 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the Audio/Video cable. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the correct input mode. 3 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio/Video cable in SD (standard denition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution. You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable. To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality in HD, use the built-in software of your camcorder, and copy the video to your computer. page 87 Because dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as the counter, etc.) on the screen of the connected monitor device set TV Display: Off. page 98 To record the date/time, display it on the screen. page 98 2 Insert the storage device (tape, disc, etc.) into the recording device. Using with other devices 83 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) using a USB cable. 1 Set USB Connect to PictBridge. page 99 4 Touch the photos you want to print, and then touch the USB Connect Mass Storage PictBridge 2 Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. Print (
) tab. The corresponding message appears. 1/12 100_0001 Camcorder 5 Touch Yes. The selected photo is printed. Photo Printer
(Compatible with PictBridge) 3 Turn your printer on. The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen. Using with other devices 84 To set the number of prints Touch the
/
tab to set the number of copies to print. To cancel the print setting Touch the Thumbnail view (
) tab on the LCD screen. To stop printing after printing starts Touch Cancel on the screen. 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. Use the supplied USB cable. Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode, touch the MENU (
) tab Date/Time. 1/12 100_0001 2 Touch the desired submenu item. The selected date and time display option is set. Date/Time Off Date Time Date/Time The date/time imprint option may not be supported by all printers. Check with your printer manufacturer. The date/time imprint option cannot be setup if the printer does not support the option. PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association), an image transfer standard developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder during PictBridge printing. If the camcorder shuts off during printing, it might damage data on the storage media. You cannot print video images. You cannot print photos recorded on other devices. Various printing options are available depending on the printer. Refer to the printers user manual for details. 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return (
) tab. The selected date and time will be printed on photos. 0 2 : 0 2 1 1 0 1 / 2 N / 0 A J JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Using with other devices 85 Transferring files to your Windows computer Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. System requirements are recommendations. Even on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not operate optimally. On a slower computer than recommended, video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install DirectX 9.0c or higher. We recommend transferring the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the video data. To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires better and faster components than a desktop PC. Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant. Samsung is not responsible for any damage that results from using a computer that does not meet the requirements such as a computer you have assembled yourself. System requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli-
studio:
Items OS CPU Requirement Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is recommended
(Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.6GHz or higher is recommended) RAM 1GB or higher is recommended Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher, ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit color recommended) USB micro USB 2.0 Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher Recommended Memory Card 6MB/s (Class 6) or above Using with other devices 86 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files with Intelli-studio When you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable, Intelli-
studio automatically launches. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set USB Connect: Mass Storage and PC Software: On. page 99 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable. A new file saving window appears along with the Intelli-studio main window. If your camcorder has no new files, the pop-up window for saving new files will not appear. Depending on your version of Windows, the Windows removable disk window may also appear. 3 Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm. If you do not want to save any new files, select No. Using with other devices 87 To disconnect the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer, you must follow these steps:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and then click Stop. 3. If the Stop a Hardware device window appears, click OK. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC. Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) Make sure you insert the USB plug into the micro 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. When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction. If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring files, the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged. If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the camcorder along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC, and then reconnect the camcorder. Intelli-studio may not automatically run. If this occurs, access My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder, find Intelli-studio, and then run iStudio.exe. Transferring files to your 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. For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-
studio screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No. Description
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If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Tool Install Intelli-studio on PC. You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking on Web Support Update Intelli-studio Start Update. You can update the firmware of this camcorder by selecting Web Support Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar. The camcorders built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for home use. It is not for precision or industrial productions. For these applications, we recommend an editing software designed for professional use. Using with other devices 88 1 Menu items 2 Display files in the selected folder. 3 Switch to Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to Video edit mode. 5 Switch to Share mode. 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. 7 Select a file type. 8 View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer. 9 Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device. 0 View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device.
! View files as thumbnails or on a map
@ Browse folders in the connected device.
# Browse folders stored on your computer
$ Move to the previous or next folder
% Print files, view files on a map, store files in Contents Manager, or register faces. Transferring files to your Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing 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. 2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back. You can view the file information by moving the mouse over the file. If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a desired scene with ease. 3 After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert Frame, etc.) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli-studio, make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe-keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit. 2 Click Movie Edit (
) according to the
) or Photo Edit (
selected file on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected file appears in the editing window. 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions. play back. Playback starts and the controls appear. Intelli-studio supports the following file formats:
- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)
- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF Using with other devices 89 Transferring files to your Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online 4 Click Upload to start uploading. 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. The selected file appears in the sharing window. A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID and password. 3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to. You can choose YouTube, twitter, Flickr, Facebook, Picasa, Email, or another web site you want to use for your site management. 5 Enter your ID and the password to access. Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment. The recording time and capacity available for uploading videos can be changed depending on each web sites policy. Using with other devices 90 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk You can copy video or photo files 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 Set USB Connect to Mass Storage. page 99 2 Set PC Software to Off. page 99 3 Insert a memory card. page 16 4 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 87 The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PCs screen after a moment. Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer, and then click OK. 5 The folders in the storage media appear. Different file types are stored in different folders. Photos Videos Setting folder System folder 6 Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your PC. If the Removable Disk window does not appear, confirm the connection (page 87) or perform steps 1 to 4 again. If the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder in My Computer. If the connected camcorders disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse (open or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by Autorun virus. Please update your anti-virus software to its latest version and scan your disk drives. Using with other devices 91 Transferring files to your Windows computer Video file (H.264) 1 HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file. A new folder is created when the file number has reached 999~1,000. The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO, 101VIDEO, etc. The maximum number of folders is 999. The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage media. Photo file 2 As with video files, the file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new photo file. Photos have a SAM_####.JPG name format. The folder names are given in the following order: 100PHOTO, 101PHOTO, etc. File format Video files Video files are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is
.MP4. Refer to page 95 for the video resolution. Photo files Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is .JPG. Refer to page 95 for the photo resolution. File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules Do not modify the name of a video file recorded by the camcorder. For proper playback, the camcorder requires that files have their original folder and file names. Using with other devices 92 Settings Refer to items to configure your camcorders settings. Settings menu ..................................................................... 94 Accessing the settings menu .................................................. 94 Shooting ................................................................................ 95 Playback ................................................................................ 96 Display ................................................................................... 97 Connectivity............................................................................ 99 General ................................................................................ 100 Settings menu Accessing the settings menu The instructions below are an example of how to access and use the Settings menu items. When you access and use other Settings menu items (pages 95~102), use this example as a guide. 1 Press the [Home (
2 Touch a menu.
)] button p touch Settings. Settings Shooting Playback Display Connectivity Menu Description Shooting: Set the items in the video or photo recording mode. pages 95~96 Playback: Set the items in the video or photo playback mode. pages 96~97 Display: Customize the display settings. pages 97~98 Connectivity: Set the connection items. page 99 General: Change the settings for the camcorder system such as memory format and default set. pages 100~102 3 Touch a submenu. The OIS Duo function is used here as an example. Shooting Video Resolution Photo Resolution OIS Duo Tele Macro 4 Touch the desired submenu item. OIS Duo
On Plus 5 To exist the menu setting, touch the Return (
) tab. Settings 94 Settings menu Shooting Item Description Item Description
* : Default
* : Default Video Resolution Photo Resolution Set the video resolution. Full HD 1080/60i* (
(1920x1080/60i) format. HD 720/60p (
60p) format.
): Records in the Full HD
): Records in the HD (1280x720/
60i indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 fields per second. 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second. Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate
(VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate in response to the image being recorded. The available video recording time differs according to the video resolution you select. page 19 Set the photo resolution. 5.3M 3072X1728* (
2944x1656 resolution. 2M 1920X1080 (
resolution.
): Records in the
): Records in the 1920x1080 The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you select. page 19 Photos that are recorded on your camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support these photo sizes. Settings 95 OIS Duo Tele Macro Set to compensate for camcorder shake/blur. Off*: Disables the function. On (
shake.
): Enables to compensate for camcorder Set to record close-up images of very small objects.
): Focuses on a small portion of a large Off*: Disables the function. On (
object at a tele angle. When recording in the Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered. Use a tripod (not supplied) to prevent camcorder shake in the Tele Macro mode. Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode. As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows. When the distance between the camcorder and a subject is too close and the camcorder cannot be in the focus, press the [W] button and then adjust the focal distance between them. When the Tele Macro function is On and the camcorder magnifies a subject in tele mode, the minimum focal distance between the camcorder and a subject is 50cm. Settings menu Shooting Playback
* : Default
* : Default Item Description Item Description Set to increases the amount of zoom available with a zoom lens. Off*: Disables the digital zoom function. Only optical zoom is available. On: Enables higher digital zoom magnification. Thumbnail Set the 3x3 or 4x4 type as the thumbnail view display. 3X3*: Displays the 3x3 type as the thumbnail view display. 4X4: Displays the 4x4 type as the thumbnail view display. Digital Zoom When you use the digital zoom, the camcorder processes the image digitally more than in the optical zoom mode. As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate. The top of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you press the [T/W] button or use the Zoom (
) tab.
Set to apply digital effects by shaking the camcorder. Off*: Disables the Shake It function. On: Enables to apply the digital effects in order by shaking the camcorder in Art Film or Art Time Lapse mode. Shake It 00:00:00 [253Min]
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Settings 96
): Plays the selected video only, and Set a specific playback style according to your preference. Play All* (
): Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last one, then returns to the thumbnail view. Play One (
returns to the thumbnail view. Repeat All (
repeatedly until the Thumbnail view (
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repeatedly until the Thumbnail view (
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): Plays the selected video only Video Play Option Smart BGM Option Set the desired background music to play back a video with it. The Flea Waltz*: Plays back The Flea Waltz. Canon In D: Plays back Canon in D. Cello Suite No.1: Plays back Cello Suite No.1. Nocturne: Plays back Nocturne. Random: Plays back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne randomly. Settings menu Playback Display
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* : Default Item Description Item Description Set the playback options for a slide show. Interval: Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select. You can choose 1 sec. or 3 sec. Music: Turns the background music on or off. If the Music function is On when the slide show starts, the 7 melodies will play back in shuffle mode. Effect: Continuously plays back photos using the fade in/out effect to transition between photos. Slide Show Option Set to play back the background music by shaking the camcorder. Off*: Disables the Shake It function. On: Enables to play back the background music by shaking the camcorder while a video is playing back. Shake It Set the brightness of the LCD screen. Touch the tab between 0 and 10.
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LCD Brightness If the surroundings are too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image you are recording. A brighter LCD screen consumes more power.
): Placing the subject at the center Set a grid to help you compose a scene. Off*: Disables the function. Cross (
cross point puts the subject in the middle of the frame. Grid (
): For recording multiple subjects. Putting subjects at or near the grid cross points creates a balanced composition. Safety Zone (
): Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle ensures they will be recorded. Guideline 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 :: 0 0 :: 0 0 :0 :0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition. Guidelines are not recorded. Settings 97 Settings menu Display Item Description Item Description
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* : Default Set to display the date and time on the camcorders display. Off*: Dose not display the current date/time information. Date: Displays the current date. Time: Displays the current time. Date & Time: Displays the current date and time. Date/Time Display The date/time will read JAN/01/2012 12:00 AM in the following case:
- When the internal rechargeable battery is depleted. The date and time displayed by this function depend on the Date Type and Time Type settings. page 100 Set whether or not to display the camcorders On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen. Off: Displays the OSD menus only on the LCD screen. On*: Displays the OSD menus on the LCD screen and the TV screen as well. TV Display The menu screen, thumbnail display, and demo screens are displayed on a TV even if you set TV Display to Off. Settings 98 HDMI TV Out Set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to. Auto*: The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded file. Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV. 480p: The recorded file is output in the 720x480p format. Use this setting only when connecting to a standard and analog TV which supports SD
(Standard Definition) progressive scan (480p) signals through its HDMI jacks. Auto LCD Off Set to darken the LCD screen for low power consumption. Off: Disables the function. On*: When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in STBY mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. When the Auto LCD Off function is On, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal. The Auto LCD Off function is Off in the following cases:
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB cable, AC power adaptor, etc.)
- While the Demo function is in operation. Settings menu Connectivity Item Description Item Description
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* : Default Set to launch the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio) automatically when connecting the camcorder to your PC. Off: Disables the function. On*: Launches Intelli-studio when connecting the camcorder to your PC. The PC Software function is not available in the following conditions:
- If USB Connect is set to PictBridge To enable the PC Software function, set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the Setting menu. The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OSs only. TV Connect Guide Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC) Select a mode to use when connecting the camcorder to a PC or printer with a USB cable. Mass Storage*: Connect to a PC to transfer videos or photos. page 91 PictBridge: Connect to a PictBridge printer to print photos directly (when using the PictBridge function). page 84 PC Software USB Connect View the instructions before connecting the camcorder to your TV set. HDMI: Displays the HDMI guide. Composite: Displays the Composite guide. Set to control some functions of the camcorder with a Samsungs TV remote control that supports Anynet+. Off: Disables the function. On*: Enables to operate some functions of the camcorder with a TV remote control when connecting the camcorder to a Samsungs Anynet+ supported TV When you turn the camcorder on and connect it to a Samsungs Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable, the TV automatically turns on. For details on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsungs Anynet+ supported TV. Settings 99 Settings menu General Item Description Item Description
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* : Default Card Info View the storage information of the inserted storage media such as used memory space and available memory space. The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorders system files occupy a part of the capacity. If there is no storage media inserted, you cannot select the Card Info function and it will look dim on the menu. File No. Assign file names to the recorded images. Series*: Assigns file numbers in sequence even after you replace or format the storage media or delete all files. Reset: Resets the file number to 0001 after you run format, delete all files or insert a new memory card. When you set File No. to Series, each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names. This numbering scheme is very useful when you want to manage your files on a PC. Time Zone Set the time zone for your location. Home*: Select the Home function when using your camcorder for the first time or returning the clock to your hometown date/time. Visit (
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Date/Time Set Set the date and time. page 25 Settings 100 Set a date format. 2012/01/01: Displays the date in the year/month
(two-digit)/day format. JAN/01/2012*: Displays the date in the month/
day/year format. 01/JAN/2012: Displays the date in the day/month/
year format. 01/01/2012: Displays the date in the day/month
(two-digit)/year format. Date Type This function depends on the Date/Time Display setting. page 98 Set a time format. 12 Hr*: Displays the time information in 12 hour units. 24 Hr: Displays the time information in 24 hour units. Time Type This function depends on the Date/Time Display setting. page 98 Set whether or not to hear the beep sound. Off: Disables the function. On*: Turns on the beep sound to hear when pressing buttons or touching tabs. The Beep Sound function is disabled in the following cases:
- During recording and playing
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/
Video cable, mini HDMI cable, etc.) Beep Sound Settings menu General Item Description Item Description
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* : Default Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Set whether or not to hear the shutter sound. Off: Disables the function. On*: Turn on the shutter sound to hear when taking a photo with the [Recording start/stop]
button. The Shutter Sound function is disabled in the following cases:
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/
Video cable, mini HDMI cable, etc.) Set the camcorder to automatically turn off when performing no operations for 5 minutes. Off*: Disables the function. 5 Min: Turns off the camcorder when performing no operations for 5 minutes. The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations:
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB cable, AC power adaptor, etc.)
- While the Demo function is in operation.
- While you are recording (including the recording pause), playing (except pause), or running a photo slide show. To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD screen and then open it. Settings 101 Use to reduce energy consumption and battery drain when recording frequently for an extended time. Off*: Turns off the camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 5 Min: Starts the Quick On STBY mode by closing the LCD screen after a short period of time. After 5 minutes in Quick On STBY mode, the camcorder turns off. Quick On STBY Switch Grip We recommend turning off the camcorder after use to reduce energy consumption. However, as an alternative, you can use the Quick On STBY function under most shooting conditions to reduce energy consumption effectively. The charging indicator keeps blinking in Quick On STBY mode. The Quick On STBY mode is not available under the following conditions:
- When the LCD screen is open.
- When operating the buttons on the camcorder.
- While recording. Set to use the camcorder conveniently with either your right or left hand. Off : Disables the function. On* : Uses the camcorder easily with both your hands. When you change the Switch Grip direction while recording, the recording may be temporarily interrupted. Settings menu General Item Description Item Description
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* : Default Format Use to delete all files completely of correct problems on the storage media. Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again. Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device. Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. You cannot format a memory card with the protection tab set to lock. page 17 If there is no storage media inserted, you cannot select the Format function, and its name will be dimmed on the menu. Formatting completely deletes all files and options on a memory card, including protected files. By deleting all files and options, formatting typically corrects problems, enabling stable read/write speeds and operation. Default Set Language Demo Reset all menu settings to the default conditions
(factory settings). Touch Yes if you want all the settings returned to the defaults. Do not turn off the power while using this function. Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images. Select the language the camcorder uses to display the menu and messages. page 26 Show the major demo functions for the camcorder. Off: Disables the function. On*: Enables the Demo function. The Demo mode is canceled in the following cases:
- If the LCD screen is touched.
- If you press any button (Recording start/stop,
), etc.). However, the camcorder enters Home (
the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. If you dont want the Demo function to start, set Demo to Off. The Demo function does not work 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 the Demo function runs. Settings 102 Appendixes Get information about error messages, maintenance, and specifications. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 104 Warning icons and messages ............................................... 104 Symptoms and solutions ....................................................... 110 Maintenance ...................................................................... 117 Using your camcorder abroad .......................................... 119 Glossary ............................................................................ 120 Specifications .................................................................... 121 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 icons and messages Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery Message Low Battery Check authenticity of the battery. Storage media Icon Informs that...
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The battery is almost discharged. The battery cannot pass authenticity check. Action Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor. Check whether the battery is authentic. If not, change to an authentic Samsung battery. We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder. Message Icon Informs that... Action Insert Card Card Full There is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot. There is not enough space to record on the memory card. Insert a memory card. Delete unnecessary files from the memory card. Back-up files to a PC or another storage media, and then delete unneeded files. Replace the memory card with another card that has enough free space. Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock. Release the write protection tab. Appendixes 104 Troubleshooting Storage media Message Card Error Icon Informs that... The memory card has a problem and the camcorder cannot recognize it. Action Replace the memory card with another card. Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder. Not Supported Format The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still have existing images on it. Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder. Low Speed Card. Please record at a lower resolution.
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The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution. Format the memory card using this camcorder. Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not supported by the camcorder. Format the card using the camcorder or replace the card with a card formatted correctly. Replace the memory card with a recommended card. Record video at a lower resolution and quality. Replace memory card with a faster card. Recording Message Write Error Recovering Data Dont power off and keep card inside. Icon Informs that...
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Some problem occurred while writing data to storage media. The file was not created normally. Appendixes 105 Action Turn the camcorder's power off and on for data recovery. If a file is not recovered, use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage media. Wait until data recovery is finished. Never turn off the power or eject memory card during recording. Troubleshooting Recording Message The limit of video files is reached. Cannot record video. The limit of photo files is reached. Cannot take a photo. File Limit is reached. Cannot record video. File Limit is reached. Cannot take a photo. Check the lens cover Icon Informs that...
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The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999. The number of photo files that can be stored is 9,999. Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record. Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record. Action Delete unnecessary files from the storage media. Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files. Change to another card which has enough free space. Set File No. to Reset. Format the storage media. Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files. Change to another card which has enough free space. Set File No. to Reset. Format the storage media. Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting. Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting. Lens cover is closed. Open the lens cover. Appendixes 106 Troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error Corrupted file Editing videos Message Cannot select different resolution. Not enough free space in Card. Select 2 files for combine. Total file size is over than 1.8GB.
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Icon Informs that... A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data from the storage media. This file cannot be read. Action Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. Informs that... The files you want to combine have different resolutions. Action You cannot combine files that have different resolutions. You cannot edit due to insufficient space on memory card. Only two files can be combined. The files whose total size is likely to exceed 1.8GB cannot be combined. Edit after deleting unnecessary files. Combine two files first, and then combine the resulting file with an additional file. Note that you cannot combine files if the total size of the combined files exceeds 1.8GB. Perform a divide or partial delete function first to delete unnecessary parts of the files, and then perform the combine function. Appendixes 107 Troubleshooting USB Message Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect'
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A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC. There is a problem with an ink cartridge. There is a problem with the paper. There is a problem with the file. There is a problem with the printer. A problem occurred during printing. Check the USB cable. Try the connection procedure again. Switch USB connect function to PictBridge. Check the USB cable. Try the connection procedure again. Switch USB connect function to Mass Storage. Check the ink cartridge. Put a new ink cartridge into the printer. Check the paper in the printer. If there is no paper, insert paper. Your camcorder does not support this file format. Try another file recorded on your camcorder. Turn the printers power off and on. Contact the printer manufacturers service center. Do not remove power source or eject memory card during printing. Appendixes 108 Troubleshooting Wireless Network Message Icon Connection failed. No devices found. No Wi-Fi AP found. File reception failed.
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Informs that... Camcorders WLAN configuration does not match to that of AP. No renderer that can be connected to the camcorder is found in the connected network. No available AP is found around you or the camcorder s WLAN is not working properly. Device on the other end is turned off or network connection has problem. Action Configure the IP settings (auto or manual) of your camcorder to match the APs. Use the Refresh (
renderer. Check your network connection.
) tab to search for the Check whether an AP is available near you. If an available AP does exist and the problem persists, contact Samsung Service Center. Check if recipients device is turned on. Check if network connection works properly and try again. Appendixes 109 Troubleshooting Symptoms and solutions If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. The power cannot be turned off. The battery discharges quickly. Explanation/Solution The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder. The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one. If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to a wall outlet. Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off). To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off. page 101 The battery is almost exhausted. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one. Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor, and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on. The temperature is too low. The battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery again. The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery. Display Symptom The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/bottom or on the left/right. Unknown image appears on the LCD screen. Explanation/Solution This 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. page 82 The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo images, change the setting Demo to Off. page 102 Appendixes 110 Troubleshooting Display Symptom Unknown icon appears on the screen. An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. Explanation/Solution A warning icon or message appears on the screen. pages 104~109 This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. The image on the LCD screen looks dark. Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD. Recording Symptom Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button does not start recording. The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time. The recording stops automatically. Explanation/Solution Set your camcorder to the recording mode. page 37 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. The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used. When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened. 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 deteriorates. If this occurs, format the storage media again. If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen. When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, a vertical line appears. When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Appendixes 111 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom During recording, the date/time does not display. You cannot record a photo image. You dont hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image. You dont hear the beep sound. There is a time difference between the point where you press the [Recording start/stop]
button and the point where the recorded video starts/stops. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. Explanation/Solution Date/Time Display is set to Off. Set the Date/Time Display to On. page 98 Set your camcorder to the photo recording mode. page 41 Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if any. The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the storage media. page 102 Or remove unnecessary images. page 63 Set Shutter Sound to On. When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder, the Shutter Sound is not available. Set Beep Sound to On. Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos. When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder, the Beep Sound is not available. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press the
[Recording start/stop] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. Appendixes 112 Troubleshooting Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions do not operate. Image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the memory card. The data file name is not indicated correctly. Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 16 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 102 Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page 17 You cannot delete a protected images. Release protection of the image using the Protect function. page 65 Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page 17 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems. The file may be corrupted. The file format is not supported by your camcorder. Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard. Focus does not adjust automatically. Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto. (Video recording mode only) page 48 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (Video recording mode only) page 48 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the focus. Recording is being made in a dark location. Use a light to brighten the area. Appendixes 113 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Images color balance is not natural. A subject passing quickly through the frame appears distorted. Explanation/Solution The white balance is incorrect. Set the proper White Balance. page 45 This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video signals, a subject passing through a frame rapidly may appear to bend, depending on the recording conditions. Playback on your camcorder Symptom Playback (playback/pause) function does not work. Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size. Explanation/Solution Image files recorded using another device may not play back on your camcorder. Check memory card compatibility. page 17 Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size. This is not an error. Playback is interrupted unexpectedly. Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure. Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from the connected device. The image appears distorted on a TV. You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from a TV connected using the HDMI cable. Explanation/Solution Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack. This phenomenon is caused by connecting to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. The camcorder cannot output Images from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected. Appendixes 114 Troubleshooting Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/
Video cable. Your PictBridge printer cannot print photos from your camcorder. Connecting to a computer Symptom Your computer does not recognize your camcorder. Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC. Intelli-studio does not function properly. Intelli-studio does not start. Explanation/Solution You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder. page 83 Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other devices. This is not an error. Explanation/Solution Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable again correctly. You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder. page 87 Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and connect the USB cable to the micro USB jack on your camcorder firmly. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and then connect the cable again properly. To play back an HD video file, you need a computer with better specifications. Use a computer with the recommended specifications. page 86 Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer. Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli-studio on the computer. pages 87, 99 Appendixes 115 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Your computer is not playing videos, images, or sound located on your camcorder properly. The playback screen is paused or distorted. Explanation/Solution Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected. If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi-speed USB (micro USB 2.0), the image or sound may not play back correctly. Images, video, and sound copied from the camcorder to your computer are not affected. Check the system requirements to play a video. Shut down all other applications currently running on the computer. If you play back a video on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer, the video may not play back smoothly on the computer, depending on the transfer speed. Please copy the file to your PC, and then play it back. Overall operations Symptom The date and time are incorrect. Explanation/Solution Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?
The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. page 25 Appendixes 116 Maintenance Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.
- Remove the battery.
- Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery. To clean the exterior
- Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning. Gently rub the surface. To clean the LCD screen Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the screen. To clean the lens Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue.
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If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour. Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Appendixes 117 Maintenance LCD screen To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth. Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not malfunctions.
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screen may heat up. If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.
- When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen. An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%. However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center. These spots, which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images. When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a What is dew condensation?
location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on. Exactly when does dew condensation occur?
When you move the camcorder to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a hot area suddenly. Examples:
- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camcorder in indoors.
- You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running. What can I do?
- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it. 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. Appendixes 118 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 power in the 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder. If you want to view your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device, it must be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (For example, an NTSC to PAL format converter). NTSC-compatible countries/regions Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc. PAL-compatible countries/regions Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc. The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung. You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen anywhere in the world. Appendixes 119 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 camcorders sensor. Camcorder shake (Blur) If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow. Prevent camcorder shake by raising the sensitivity, using a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a tripod, the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder. Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) CMOS is an image sensor producing images approaching the quality of CCD (charge coupled device) sensors. It consumes less power, meaning a longer battery life on your camcorder. Digital zoom A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens (Optical zoom). When using the Digital zoom, the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases. Effective Pixel Count Unlike the total pixel count, this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an image. EV (Exposure Value) All the combinations of the camcorders shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure. Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorders sensor. Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view. F. No (F-Number) The f-number defines the brightness of lens. Smaller number lens has generally brighter image. The f-number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely proportional to the lens diameter.
*F.No=focal length/diameter of lens aperture MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG-2 format, MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition videos. Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quality of images. Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a larger file size. Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion. Tele Macro This feature allows you to capture close-up images of very small objects. When using the Tele Macro feature, the camcorder can maintain a sharp focus on small objects at a near life-size ratio (1:1). White balance (color balance) An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, green, and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the colors in an image. Appendixes 120 Specifications Model name HMX-Q20BN HMX-Q200BN HMX-QF20UN System LCD screen Connectors General Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length Wireless networking protocol Size/dot number LCD screen method Composite output HDMI output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage media External dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Internal MIC NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/4 CMOS 1.75 mega pixels 5.1 mega pixels F1.8 ~ F3.9, X20 Optical Zoom, X40 Digital Zoom 2.6mm ~ 52mm WiFi (802.11b/g/n) 2.7 Wide Touch LCD / 230k TFT LCD 1Vp-p (75 terminated) D type connector micro USB 2.0 DC 5 V, Lithium Ion battery 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery, Power supply (100 V ~ 240 V) 50/60 Hz 3.0W (LCD on) 32 F ~ 104 F (0 C ~ 40 C) 40% ~ 60%
-4 F ~ 140 F (-20 C ~ 60 C) Memory card (SD/SDHC) (not supplied) Approx. 42.8mm (1.69 inches) x 52.45mm (2.06 inches) x119mm (4.69 inches) Approx. 170g (0.37 lb, 6 oz) (Except for Lithium Ion battery) Omni-directional stereo microphone The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. Appendixes 121 FCC ID : A3LHMXQF20BN This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution:
Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution:
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void users authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID : A3LHMXQF20BN FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF du FCC d'exposition aux radiations: Cet quipement est conforme l'exposition de la FCC rayonnements RF limites tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas tre co-localiss ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. IC ID : 649E-HMXQF20BN Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 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 operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Labor 1 year carry-in Parts 1 year On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customers responsibility. The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service center. EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico. Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
COUNTRY IN THE US CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864) www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics America, lnc. 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-2112 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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1 | 2011-12-29 | 2412 ~ 2462 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | Original Equipment |
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1 | Effective |
2011-12-29
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0027908797
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1 | Physical Address |
19 Chapin Rd., Building D
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Pine Brook, NJ
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United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
c******@ccsemc.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
A3L
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
HMXQF20BN
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
J****** C******
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1 | Title |
General Manager
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1 | Telephone Number |
973-8********
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1 | Fax Number |
973-8********
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j******@samsung.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 06/26/2012 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Digital Camcorder | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except documented in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
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SGS Korea Co., Ltd.
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1 | Name |
F**** L******
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1 | Telephone Number |
82(0)********
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1 | Fax Number |
82(0)********
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f******@sgs.com
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1 | 1 | 15C | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.0780000 |
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