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User Manual
HMX-T10WN
HMX-T10BN
HMX-T10ON
High Defi nition Digital Camcorderwww.samsung.com/register
For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Memory Card: A Class 6 SDHC card or above.
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SAFETY WARNINGSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean;
Saety Icon Meaning
WARNING
There is a potential risk o death or serious injury.
CAUTION
There is a potential risk o personal injury or damage to the product.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk o re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury whenusing your camcorder, ollow these basic saety precautions.
Here are hints or page number reerences you will nd helpul when you
operate the camcorder.
PRECHECK! Settings required beore using a unction.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please ollow them explicitly. Ater reading this section, keep it in a sae place or uturereerence.
PRECAUTIONS
Warning!When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to anoutlet with protective grounding.Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, re, or anyother source o excessive heat.
CautionI you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only
with the same battery or an equivalent type.
I you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.
beore reading this user manual
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Thank you or purchasing this SamsungCamcorder. Please read this user manualcareully beore you use the camcorder andkeep it handy or uture reerence. Shouldyour camcorder ail to operate correctly, reerto Troubleshooting.
This User Manual covers HMX-T10WN,HMX-T10BN, HMX-T10ON models.
Illustrations o model HMX-T10BN areused in this user manual.The displays in this user manual may notbe exactly the same as those you see onthe LCD screen.Designs and specications o the
camcorder and other accessories aresubject to change without any notice.In this user manual, the icon or symbol inthe parenthesis appearing in a descriptiono a submenu item indicates it willappear on the screen when setting thecorresponding item.Ex) Submenu item o Video Quality
page 50- Super Fine ( ): Records in
the Super Fine quality. (I set, thecorresponding icon ( ) will appearon the screen.)
The ollowing terms are used in thismanual:
Scene reers to the point where youpress the Record Start/Stop button tostart recording until you press again topause the recording.The terms photo and still image areused interchangeably and have the samemeaning.
This camcorder records video in H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC) ormat and inHigh Defnition Video (HD-VIDEO) orStandard Defnition Video (SD-VIDEO).
You can play back and edit the videorecorded by the camcorder on apersonal computer using the internal
sotware o this camcorder.
Please note that this camcorder is notcompatible with other digital videoormats.
Beore recording important video, makea trial recording.Play back your trial recording to make sure
the video and audio have been recordedproperly.
Recorded contents may be lost due to amistake when handling this camcorderor memory card, etc. Samsung will notprovide compensation or damages due tothe loss o recorded contents.
Make a backup o important recordeddata.Protect your important recorded databy copying the les to a PC. We alsorecommend you copy it rom your PC toother recording media or storage. Reerto the sotware installation and USBconnection guide.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
About this user manual Before using this camcorder
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Copyrights: Please note that this
camcorder is intended or individualuse only.Data recorded on the storage media inthis camcorder using other digital/analogmedia or devices is protected by theCopyright Act and cannot be used withoutpermission o the owner o the copyright,except or personal enjoyment. Even i
you record an event such as a show,perormance, or exhibition or personalenjoyment, we strongly recommend thatyou obtain permission beorehand.
We recommend you use the camcorderat least once a month to maintain itsperormance and operating lie.
Check the image resolution beoredeveloping photos.
Make sure to check all unctions o thecamcorder beore recording to preventrecording ailure.
For Open Source licenses inormation,reer to the Opensource-T10.pd in the
provided CD-ROM
All the trade names and registeredtrademarks mentioned in this manual orother documentation provided with yourSamsung product are trademarks orregistered trademarks o their respectiveholders. Furthermore, and are notmentioned in each case in this manual.
The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHClogo is a trademark.
Microsot, Windows, Windows Vista,Windows 7, and DirectX are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks othe Microsot Corporation in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Core 2 Duo, andPentium are the registered trademarks ortrademarks o the Intel Corporation in theUnited States and other countries.
AMD and Athlon are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks o AMD in theUnited States and other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks o Apple Inc. inthe United States and/or other countries.
YouTube is a trademark o Google Inc.
Flickr is a trademark o Yahoo.
Facebook is a trademark o Facebook Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-DenitionMultimedia Interace are trademarks orregistered trademarks o HDMI LicensingLLC.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and AdobeAcrobat are either registered trademarksor trademarks o Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/orother countries.
Notes regarding trademarks
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WarningTo Reduce The Risk O Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain OrMoisture.
CautionApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.To disconnect the apparatus rom the mains, the plug must be pulled out rom the mainssocket, thereore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manuacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including ampliers) that produceheat.
9. Do not deeat the saety purpose o the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird prong are provided or your saety. I theprovided plug does not t into your outlet,consult an electrician or replacement o theobsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord rom being walked onor pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit romthe apparatus.
11.Only use attachment/accessories specied bythe manuacturer.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specied by the manuacturer,or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury rom tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused or long periods o time.14.Reer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has beenspilled or objects have allen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain ormoisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
important saety instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage consisting a risk o electricshock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there areimportant operating and maintenanceinstructions in the literatureaccompanying this unit.
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15.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16.VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are providedor ventilation to ensure reliable operationo the CAMCORDER and to protect it romoverheating. These openings must notbe blocked or covered. Never place yourCAMCORDER on a bed, soa, rug, or othersimilar surace: on or near a radiator or heatregister. This CAMCORDER should not beplaced in a built-in installation such as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided or the manuacturers instructions havebeen adhered to.
17.POWER SOURCES:The CAMCORDER should be operated only rom
the type o power source indicated on the label.I you are not sure o the type o power supplyat your home, consult your appliance dealeror local power company. A CAMCORDER isintended to be operated rom battery power, orother sources, reer to the operating instructions.
18.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:This CAMCORDER may be equipped with
either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plughaving one blade wider than the other) or a3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. I you are unable to insert theplug ully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.I the plug still ails to t, contact your electricianto replace your outlet. Do not deeat the saetypurpose o the polarized plug.
19.POWER-CORD PROTECTION:Power-supply cords should be routed so thatthey are not likely to be walked on or pinchedby items placed upon or against them, payingparticular attention to cords or plugs, convenientreceptacles, and the point where they exit romthe unit.
20.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cablesystem is grounded to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up staticcharges, Section 810 o the National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, providesinormation with respect to proper grounding othe mast and supporting structure, groundingo the lead-in wire and supporting structure,grounding o the mast and supporting structure,
grounding o the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size o grounding to conductors,location o antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodes and requirements orthe grounding electrode. See gure below.
21.LIGHTNING:For added protection o this CAMCORDERduring a lightning storm or when it is letunattended and unused or long periods o time,unplug it rom the wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna or cable system. This will preventdamage to the CAMCORDER due to lightningand powerline surges.
22.POWER LINES:An outside antenna system should not belocated in the vicinity o overhead power linesor other electric light or power circuits where itcan all into such power lines or circuits. Wheninstalling an outside antenna system, extremecare should be taken to keep rom touchingsuch power lines or circuits as contact withthem might be atal.
important saety instructions
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRICSERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD INWIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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23.OVERLOADING:Do not overload wall outlets and extensioncords as this can result in a risk o fre or electricshock.
24.OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
Never push objects o any kind into thisCAMCORDER through openings as they maytouch dangerous voltage points or short outa part that could result in a fre or electricshock. Never spill liquids o any kind onto theCAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplugunit and have it checked by a technician beoreuse.
25.SERVICING:Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDERyoursel. Opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Reer all servicing to qualifed servicepersonnel.
26.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:Unplug this CAMCORDER rom the wall outletand reer servicing to qualifed service personnel
under the ollowing conditions:a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.b. I any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects
have allen into the CAMCORDER.c. I the CAMCORDER has been exposed to
rain or water.d. I the CAMCORDER does not operate
normally by ollowing the operatinginstructions, adjust only those controls thatare covered by the operating instructions.Improper adjustment o other controls mayresult in damage and will oten requireextensive work by a qualifed technicianto restore the CAMCORDER to its normaloperation.
e. I the CAMCORDER has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct
change in perormance, this indicates a needor service.
27.REPLACEMENT PARTS:When replacement parts are required, be surethe service technician has used replacementparts specifed by the manuacturer and havingthe same characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fre,electric shock or other hazards.
28.SAFETY CHECK:Upon completion o any service or repairs tothis CAMCORDER, ask the service technicianto perorm saety checks to determine that theCAMCORDER is in sae operating order.
29.To prevent damage which may result in fre orshock hazard, do not expose this appliance torain or moisture.
30.I this power supply is used at 240V ac, asuitable plug adaptor should be used.
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USER INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC certiedequipment could be voided i you make changes ormodications not expressly approved by this partyresponsible or compliance to part 15 FCC rules.
NOTE:
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINMERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED ORDISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For detailssee lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call1-800-Samsung (7267864)
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and ound tocomply with the limits or a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 o the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmul intererence in aresidential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio requency energy and, i not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions, may causeharmul intererence to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that intererence willnot occur in a particular installation.I this equipment does cause harmul intererenceto radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment o and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the intererenceby one or more o the ollowing measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit dierent rom that to which the receiver isconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician or help and or additional suggestions.The user may nd the ollowing booklet prepared
by the Federal Communications Commissionhelpul: How to Identiy and Resolve Radio-TV Intererence Problems. This Booklet isavailable rom the U.S. Government PrintingOce, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No.004-000-00345-4.
FCCWarningThe user is cautioned that changes or modications
not expressly approved by the manuacturer couldvoid the users authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 o FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions;(1) This device may not cause harmul intererence,
and(2) This device must accept any intererence
received, including intererence that may causeundesired operation.
CALIFORNIA USA ONLYThis Perchlorate warning applies only toprimary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin
cells in the product sold or distributed ONLYin Caliornia USA Perchlorate Material - special handling mayapply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
important saety instructions
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The saety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages.
Heed all instructions careully.
WARNING
No sand or dust! Fine sand ordust entering the camcorder orAC power adaptor could causemalunctions or deects.
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Do not bend the power cord ordamage the AC power adaptor bypressing on it with a heavy object.There may be a risk o re or
electric shock.
Do not use the AC adaptor i it hasdamaged, split or broken cords orwires. Doing so may cause re or
electric shock.
No oil! Oil entering the camcorderor AC power adaptor could causeelectric shock, malunctions ordeects.
LIO
Do not disconnect the AC adaptorby pulling on its power-cord, as this
could damage the power-cord.
Do not allow water or metal andinfammable matter to enter thecamcorder or AC power adaptor.Doing so may pose a re hazard.
Do not overload outlets orextension cords as this mayresult in abnormal heat or re.
Using the camcorder attemperatures over 60 (140)may result in re. Keeping thebattery at a high temperaturemay cause an explosion.
Do not aim the camcorder directlyinto the sun. Doing so could causeeye injuries, as well as lead tomalunctioning o internal parts othe product.
Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.
Do not disassemble theproduct.
This precaution must beollowed.
Unplug rom the power supply.
WARNING
Means that there is a potentialrisk o serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Means that there is a potentialrisk o personal injury ordamage to the product.
saety inormation
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Do not connect the AC adaptor unlessthe plug can be fully inserted with no
part of the blades exposed.
Do not dispose o the battery in a
re as it may explode.
Never use cleaning fuid or similarchemicals to clean the camcorder.Do not spray cleaners directly on
the camcorder.
diulfgninaelc
Do not attempt to disassemble,repair, or modiy the camcorder or
the AC adaptor to avoid a risk ore or electric shock.
Keep the camcorder away romwater when using it near the beachor pool or when it rains. There is arisk o malunction or electric shock.
I the camcorder malunctions,immediately detach the AC adaptor
or battery rom the camcorder.There is a risk o re or injury.
Keep the power-cord unpluggedwhen not in use or during lightningstorms. There is a risk o re.
Do not plug or unplug the powercord with wet hands. There is a risko electric shock.
When cleaning the AC adaptor,unplug the power-cord. There isa risk o malunction or electricshock.
Keep the used lithium battery ormemory card out o the reacho children. I the lithium batteryor memory card is swallowedby a child, consult physicianimmediately.
I the camcorder emits an abnormalsound, or smell or smokes, unplugthe power-cord immediately andrequest service rom a Samsungservice center. There is a risk o reor personal injury.
saety inormation
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CAUTION
Do not press the surace o theLCD with orce, or hit it with a sharpobject. I you push the LCD surace,
display unevenness may occur.
Do not expose the camcorder tosudden changes in temperature orhigh humidity. There is also a risk odeect or electric shock when usingoutdoors during lightning storms.
Do not use the camcorder in directsunlight or near heating equipment.This may cause a malunction orinjury.
Do not drop or expose thecamcorder, battery, AC adaptor,or other accessories to severevibrations or impact. This may
cause a malunction or injury.
Do not expose the camcorder toinsecticide. Insecticide entering thecamcorder could cause the productto operate abnormally. Turn thecamcorder o and cover it with vinylsheet, etc. beore using insecticide.
EDICITCESNI
Do not use the camcorder near denseexhaust gas generated by gasoline ordiesel engines, or near a corrosive gassuch as hydrogen sulphide. Doing somay corrode the external or internalterminals, disabling normal operation.
Do not leave the camcorder ina closed vehicle or a long time,where the temperature is very high.
Do not expose the camcorder tosoot or steam. Thick soot or steamcould damage the camcorder caseor cause a malunction.
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Do not use the camcorder on atripod (not supplied) in a placewhere it is subject to severe
vibrations or impact.
Do not place the camcorder withthe open LCD screen down.
Do not wipe the camcorder bodywith benzene or thinner. Theexterior coating could peel o orthe surace could deteriorate.
Do not leave the LCD screen openwhen not using the camcorder.
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saety inormation
Only plug the adaptor plug into a socketthat is easily accessible. If any problemoccurs with the product, you must pullthe plug out of the socket to disconnectthe power completely. Turning off thepower button on the product does notcompletely disconnect the power.
Use Samsung-approved accessories
only. Using products rom othermanuacturers may causeoverheating, re, explosion, electricshock or personal injuries caused byabnormal operation.
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Place the camcorder on a stablesurace that is well ventilated.
Keep important data separately.Samsung is not responsible ordata loss.
Do not use the camcorder near sourcesof strong radio waves or magnetismsuch as speakers or large motors. Noisefrom these sources could distort the
video or audio you are recording.
Do not use the camcorder near a TVor radio: This could cause distortionon the TV screen or intererence in
the radio broadcasts.
Do not hold the camcorder by theLCD monitor when liting it. TheLCD screen could detach and the
camcorder may all.
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QUICKSTARTGUIDE
07GETTINGTOKNOWTHE
CAMCORDER
11GETTINGSTARTED
17BASICOPERATIONOFTHECAMCORDER
22FIRSTTIMESETTINGS
26GETTINGREADYTOSTARTRECORDING
28
contents07 You can record videos in H.264 ormat!
11 Whats included with your camcorder12 Location o controls14 Identiying the screen displays
17 Inserting/ejecting the battery18 Charging the battery19 Checking the battery state
22 Turning your camcorder on/o23 Switching to the power saving mode24 Setting the operation modes24 Using the Display( ) button25 Using the touch panel
26 Setting the time zone and date/time orthe rst time
27 Selecting the languages
28 Inserting / ejecting a memory card(not supplied)
29 Selecting a suitable memory card(not supplied)
31 Recordable time and capacity32 Using the hand strap32 Adjusting the LCD screen33 Basic camcorder positioning 3
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34 Recording videos
36 Capturing photos during video recording37 Recording photos38 Recording with ease or beginners
(smart auto)39 Zooming
40 Changing the playback mode41 Playing back videos
43 Viewing photos
45 Handling menus and quick menus46 Menu items48 Quick menu items
49 SCENE50 Video Resolution50 Video Quality51 Photo Resolution
51 Photo Sharpness52 White Balance53 Aperture54 Shutter55 EV55 Super C.Nite56 Back Light57 Focus
58 Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer)59 Digital Eect60 Fader61 Tele Macro62 Cont. Shot62 Wind Cut63 Digital Zoom63 Sel Timer
64 Quick View65 Guideline
contentsBASICRECORDING
34BASICPLAYBACK
40USINGTHEMENUITEMS
45ADVANCEDRECORDING
49
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66 Play Option
67 Highlight68 Slide Show Option68 File Ino
69 Deleting les70 Protection rom accidental erasure71 Dividing a video72 Combining videos
73 Setting menu items74 Card Ino
74 Format75 File No.75 Time Zone76 Date/Time Set76 Date Type76 Time Type77 Date/Time Display77 LCD Brightness78 Auto LCD O79 Beep Sound79 Shutter Sound80 Auto Power O81 Quick On STBY82 PC Sotware82 USB Connect
83 HDMI TV Out83 TV Connect Guide84 TV Display84 Deault Set85 Language85 Demo86 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
ADVANCEDPLAYBACK
66EDITINGFILES
69SYSTEMSETTING
73
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contentsCONNECTINGTOATV
87DUBBINGVIDEOS
91PRINTINGPHOTOS
92USINGWITHAWINDOWSCOMPUTER
94TROUBLESHOOTINGMAINTENANCE&ADDITIONALINFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
87 Connecting to a high denition TV with
HDMI89 Connecting to a regular TV90 Viewing on a TV screen
91 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder
92 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer
94 What you can do with a windows computer95 Using the Intelli-studio program100 Using as a removable storage device
102 Warning indicators and messages107 Symptoms and solutions
113 Maintenance114 Using your camcorder abroad
115 Specications
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quick start guideThis quick start guide introduces the basic operation and eatures o your camcorder. See the
reerence pages or more inormation.You can record videos in H.264 ormat!You can record videos in H.264 ormat that is convenient to email and share with your riendsand amily. You can also take photos with your camcorder.
STEP 1: Get ready
1. Insert the battery to the camcorder.page 17Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is acing upand the battery is placed as shown in the gure.
2. Charge the battery ully. page 18The battery is ully charged when the CHG(charging) indicator light turns green.
3. Insert a memory card. page 28You can use commercially available SDHC (SDHigh Capacity) or SD memory cards with thiscamcorder.
STEP 2: Record with your camcorder
LCD screenYour camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.
Zoom(W/T) lever
MODE button/Mode indicator
Recording start/stop button
PHOTO button
Zoom (W/T)button
Recording start/stop button
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Your camcorder uses advanced H.264compression technology to give you theclearest video quality.
1. Open the LCD screen.
2. Press the Recording start/stopbutton.To stop recording, press theRecording start/stop button.
1. Open the LCD screen.
2. Press the PHOTO button lightly toadjust the ocus.
3. Fully press the PHOTO button when
the subject is in ocus.
quick start guide
Recording videos Recording photos
The deault video resolution setting is 1080/60i. You can also record in SD (standardde nition) video quality.You can also take photos while recording videos. page 36
When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY
mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.page 81
Using Quick On STBY by opening/closing the LCD screen.
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STEP 3: Play back videos or photos
STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos
You can also play back videos on an SD (standard de nition) image quality TV. page 89
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
You can nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.
1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode.
2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image.
Viewing on a high def nition TV
You can enjoy HD (high de nition) videos on an HDTV.page 87
Simple and un! Enjoy the various eatures o the internalIntelli-studio program on your Windows computer.
Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, youcan import videos/photos into your computer and edit or sharethe videos/photos with your riends and amily. For details, seepages 94-101
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STEP 5: Delete videos or photos
quick start guide
Importing and viewing videos/photos rom thecamcorder to your PC
1. Launch the Intelli-studio program byconnecting the camcorder to your PC with aUSB cable.
A new le saving screen appears with the
Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes, andthe uploading procedure starts.
2. The new les are saved to your PC andregistered to Contents Manager on theIntelli-studio program.
You can arrange the les by dierent criteriasuch as Face, Date, etc.
3. Double-click on the le you would like toplayback.
Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/FaceBook
Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a website with one click.Click Share Upload tab on the browser. page 99
I the storage media is ull, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos orphotos that you have saved to a computer rom the camcorders storage media. Thenyou can record new videos or photos on newly reed up space.
Touch the Play ( ) tab
Menu ( ) tab
Delete on the LCD screen.
page 69
Intelli-studio runs automatically ater you connect your camcorder to a Windows computer iyou have set PC Sotware: On in the Settings menu. page 82
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Saved les into your PCContents Manager
Folders directory on your PC
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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER
Your new camcorder comes with the ollowing accessories. I any o these items is missing romyour box, call Samsungs Customer Care Center.
Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens
HMX-T10WNHMX-T10BN
HMX-T10ON
WhiteBlack
Orange
Yes Color /Touch panel10x (Optical)100x (Digital)
Although some eatures o the models are dierent, they operate in thesame way.
Battery(BP125A)
(AD43-00197A)
AC power adaptor(AA-MA9 type)(AD44-00151A)
Audio/Video cable(AD39-00184A)
USB cable(AD39-00169A)
Hand strap
(AD63-04924A)
User manual CD
(AD46-00355A)
Quick start guide
(AD68-05486A)
The exact appearance o each item may vary by model.The contents may vary depending on the sales region.Parts and accessories can be purchased ater consulting with your local Samsung dealer.SAMSUNG is not responsible or reduced battery lie time or malunctions caused by anyunauthorized use o accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries.A memory card is not included. See page 29 or memory cards compatible with your camcorder.Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick start guide.
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Checking your accessories
Mini HDMI cable
(AD39-00159A)
Optional accessories
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Front/Left
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
During a recording, be careul not to block the internal microphone and lens.
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TFT LCD screen
(Touch screen)
Q.MENU button
Zoom (W/T) button
Recording start/stop button
Power button
Display button
SMART AUTO button
Internal speaker
Lens
Internal microphone
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Rear/Right/Top/Bottom
Recordingstart/stop
button
MODE button /Mode indicator
: Record mode(Video/Photo)
: Play mode
Zoom (W/T) lever PHOTO button
Hand strap hook Jack cover (USB, HDMI, AV)
USB, HDMI, AV(Audio/Video) jack
Jack cover (DC IN)
Charging (CHG) indicator
DC IN jack
Tripod receptacle
Battery/Memory card cover
Memory card slot
Battery slot
Battery release switch
OPEN/CLOSE switch
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IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSThe available unctions vary depending on the operation mode youve selected. Dierent indicators appeardepending on the setting values.
PRECHECK!
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( ) mode only.Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
Record mode
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Settings o unctions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned o.The on-screen indicators are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity.The screen above is an example and may dier rom the actual display.For warning indicators and messages, see pages 102~106The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice to improve perormance.
The total number o recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media.The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is 9,999.This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes. You can easily record videos or photos inthe same mode without having to change it.
Let o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
/ Record mode (Video/Photo)
STBY / /Operating status (standby/recording)/ Sel Timer*
/ / SCENE / Smart Auto / Digital Eect
, White Balance, Fader*
, Manual ocus*, Touch Point*
F2 /S.1/60
/
Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* /Super C.Nite
- 0.3 EV (Exposure Value)*
Play tab
Center o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
00:00:00 Time counter (video recording time)
Card FullWarning indicators and messages
[307Min] Remaining recordable time
Optical zoom / Digital zoom bar
Time Zone (visit)
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM Date/Time
Right o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Storage media (Memory card)
Battery ino. (remaining charge level)
9999, ,
,
Image counter (total number orecordable photo images),Photo Resolution, Video Quality,Video Resolution
Anti-shake(OIS)
, Tele Macro*, Back Light
, Cont. Shot, Wind Cut
Photo Sharpness
Menu tab
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STBY 00:00:00 [307Min]
9999
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM
F2
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0.3
Card Full
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PRECHECK!
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( HD / SD ) mode only.Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the video play ( HD / SD ) mode. page 40
Video play mode
The play related tab, the volume control, and the return tab appear brief y on the screen.They reappear when you touch the screen anywhere.
For warning indicators and messages, see pages 102~106
Top o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Video play mode
, Operating status (play/pause)
00:00:05/00:00:50 Playback time/recorded time
Storage media (Memory card)
Battery ino. (remaining charge level)
Play Option
100_0001 File name ( le number)
, Video Quality, Video Resolution
Protect
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM Date/Time
Bottom o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
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Volume control
/Volume tab / Play related unctiontab (rame advance)
Return tabPlay related unction tab (skip/search/pause/playback/slowplayback)
Menu tab
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100_0001
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM
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getting to know the camcorderPRECHECK!
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play ( ) mode only.Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play ( ) mode.page 40
Photo play mode
Top o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Photo play mode
/ X1.1 Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~X8.0)
100_0001 File name ( le number)
1/10Photo image counter (current image /total number o recorded images)
Storage media (memory card)
Battery ino.
Erase protection
Photo resolution
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM Date/Time
Bottom o the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Volume tab (when activating slide show)
Return tab
Previous image/Next image tab
Slide show start tab
Menu tab
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100_0001
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM
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INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use o your camcorder.
Samsung is not responsible or problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. I you use
batteries rom other manuacturers, there is a danger o overheating, re, or explosion.
To insert the battery
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1. Open the battery cover by sliding theOPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot untilit locks.
Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo isacing up and the battery is placed asshown in the gure.
3. Close the battery cover by sliding theOPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.
1. Open the battery cover by sliding theOPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.
2. Slide the Battery release switch in thedirection as shown in the gure.
3. Close the battery cover by sliding theOPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.
To eject the battery
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Battery release switch
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When charging, i both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor willoverride the USB.You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power thecamcorder.USB charging time may depend on the type o USB host on your PC.
I you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.
getting startedCHARGING THE BATTERY
You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
PRECHECK!
Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 17To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. Ater the battery is ully charged,the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.
Please make sure that there are no oreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the ACpower supply to the camcorder.
To charge the battery
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 o a
PC.
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Available running time for the battery
Battery type BP125A
Charging timeUsing the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min.
Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min.
Video resolution HD SD
Continuous recording time Approx. 110 min. Approx. 120 min.
Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min.
Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to ully charge a completely exhaustedbattery.Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have ully charged thebattery.HD stands or high defnition image quality and SD stands or standard image quality.
The time is only or reerence. Times shown above are measured under Samsungs testconditions. Your times may dier, depending on your usage and conditions.The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.
Continuous Recording (without zoom)
The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when you recordwithout using any other unction ater recording starts.The battery may discharge 2-3 times aster than this reerence i you use the record start/stop,the zoom, and the play unctions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that theactual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 o the times listed above.
Using an AC power source
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder rom a householdAC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors. The connection is the same asthat or battery charging. page 18
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About the battery
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Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC poweradaptors could cause electric shock or result in re.You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in someoreign countries. I you need one, purchase it rom your distributor.The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the battery.The battery is charged over 95% ater about 2 hours, and the indicator color changes to green. It
takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes or the battery to charge 100%.
Make sure to turn o the camcorder beore disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, youcan damage the storage media or data.Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptorrom the wall outlet immediately i any malunction occurs while using your camcorder.Do not place the AC Adaptor in a conned space when you use it, such as between a wall and a
piece o urniture.
Battery PropertiesA lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50F(10C)) may shorten its usage time and aect its unction. Beore recording in low temperatures, putthe battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder.
Make sure to store the battery separately ater use.- A small amount o battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder eveni the camcorder power is o.
- The battery may be completely discharged, i it has been installed and let in the camcorder or along period o time. I this occurs, the battery may not ully operate even i you charge it.
- I the battery is not used or a long time, ully charge the battery and then, using your camcorder,drain the charge completely once every 3 months to keep the battery unctioning properly. Tostore the battery, remove it rom your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.
Charge an extra battery beore using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures.- The cold temperature may shorten the length o time you can use the battery beore needing to
recharge it.- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.Check whether the battery terminal is damaged i the battery alls or is dropped.- I you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you can damage the
camcorder.Remove the battery and the memory card rom the camcorder and disconnect the AC poweradaptor ater 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 lietime.- The battery terminals can become rusty or malunction i the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty
location.Recyle or dispose o your dead batteries properly.The battery lietime is limited.- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. I decreased usage time
between charges becomes signicant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.- Each batterys lie is aected by storage, operating, and environmental conditions.
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The camcorder operates the sel-diagnosis unction when powered on. I a warning messageappears, reer to warning indicators and messages (pages 102~106) and take corrective actions.I you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. page 23The camcorder turns on automatically i connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the batteryto the camcorder with the LCD screen open.
basic operation of the camcorderTURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
1. Open the LCD screen to turn on thecamcorder.
Your camcorder turns onautomatically when you open theLCD screen.
2. To turn o the camcorder, press the
Power ( ) button or about onesecond.
When you use your camcorder or the rst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears at start-up.Select your geographical location, and then set the date and time. page 26I you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
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Power button
LCD screen
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
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I you need to use the camcorder or an extended time, the ollowing unctions enable you toprevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY modeThe camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY"mode when you close the LCD screen.page 81
Sleep mode in the Play mode (includes the thumbnail index view)
The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen and then, i idleor more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns o. However, i Auto Power O: 5 Min isset, the camcorder turns o in 5 minutes.I you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is insleep mode, the camcorder returns to the last active operation mode.
The power saving mode does not work in the ollowing situations:- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/Video cable, Mini HDMI, or USB, etc.)- While recording, playing back, or while running a slideshow.- When the LCD screen is opened.The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode. However, i you plan touse the camcorder or an extended time, we recommend you turn o the camcorder by pressing
the Power ( ) button when not using it.
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Ater 20 minutesLCD screen is closed
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SETTING THE OPERATION MODES
You switch the operating mode in the ollowing order each time you press the MODE button.Record mode ( ) Play mode ( ).
Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on.Touching the Play ( ) tab in the record mode switches the operation mode to the play mode.
This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes.You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change modes.
Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.
The Display ( ) button does not work when the menu or quick menu screen is being displayed.
Press the Display( ) button.The ull and minimum display modes alternate.
Switching the information display mode
basic operation of the camcorder
MODE button / Mode indicators(Record mode):
To record videos or photos.(Play mode):
To play videos or photos, or edit them.
Full display mode
USING THE DISPLAY( ) BUTTON
When the power is on, press the Display ( ) button to display or hide the on-screeninormation or not.
Minimum display mode
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Play tab
STBY 0
0:00:00
[307Min]
9999
STBYSTBY 00:00:00 [307Min]
9999
USING THE TOUCH PANEL
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Do not place a protective lm on the LCD screen.I you leave a lm attached to the LCD screen or a long time, strong adhesion between the lm andthe surace o the screen may cause a malunction o the touch panel.
Be careul not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel.The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording/playbackstatus o your camcorder.The camcorder does not recognize touches i you touch more than two points on the screen at thesame time. Touch one point at a time.
Touch
Slightly touch items with your nger to selectthem or to execute unctions.
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The touch panel lets you playbackand record with a simple touch o your nger. Place your hand on the rearside o the LCD screen, then touchthe items displayed on the screen.
STBY 00:00:00 [307Min]
9999
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f rst time settingsSETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME
FOR THE FIRST TIMESet the date and time o your local area when you turn on thecamcorder or the rst time.
1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.The time zone (Home) screen appears displaying settings orLisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time).
2. Select your local area on the map by touching the let ( ) or right( ) tab on the LCD screen, and then press the ( ) tab.
The Date/Time Set screen appears.
3. Touch the date and time inormation, and then change the settingvalues by using the up ( ) or down ( ) tabs.
4. Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch the ( ) tab.
The message Date/Time Set appears.
You can set the year up to 2037, based on the Home item.Set Date/Time Display to On. page 77Activating the ( ) icon moves the time orward by 1 hour.
Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings evenater the power is turned o.
I the battery is depleted, the current date/time values are reset to the deault values. I this occurs, youneed to recharge the internal rechargeable battery (see below), and then re-set the current date and time.
The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or whilethe battery is attached.I you have not used the camcorder or about 2 weeks and you have not connected the AC poweror the battery to it, the internal battery ully discharges. I this occurs, charge the internal battery byconnecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor or 24 hours.
Internalrechargeablebattery
Chargingtheinternalrechargeablebattery
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Date/Time Set
Month
Hr Min
Year Day
/
:
2010
12 00 AM
01 01Date/Time Set
JAN/01/2010 12:00AM
Home
[GMT 00:00] JAN/01/2010 12:00AM
London,Lisbon
Date/Time Set
Day
Hr Min
Month Year
/
:
JAN
12 00 AM
01 2010/
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES
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You can select the language o the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen.The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it o.
1. Touch the Menu ( )
Setting ( ) tab.2. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab until Language appears.
3. Touch Language, and then touch the desired OSD language.
4. Touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab to complete the setting.The camcorder displays the menus and messages in thelanguage you selected.
Language options may be changed without a prior notice.
The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or ACpower.The date and time ormat may change depending on the language you selected.
Supported languages
English Portugus Polski
Nederlands etina Srpski
Franais Svenska Slovensky Hrvatski Trke
Deutsch Suomi Magyar Italiano Norsk Romn
Espaol Dansk
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Language
Demo
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)6/6
1/8
English
Franais
Deutsch
Language
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To insert a memory card
1. Open the memory card cover by slidingthe OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.
2. Insert the memory card into the card slotuntil it sotly clicks.
Make sure that the camcorder isplaced as shown above and the term-inal portion o the card is acing up.
3. Close the memory card cover by slidingthe OPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.
To eject a memory card
1. Open the memory card cover by slidingthe OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN.
2. Gently push the memory card to eject it.
3. Close the memory card cover by slidingthe OPEN/CLOSE switch toward CLOSE.
INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD
(NOT SUPPLIED)
To avoid data loss, turn o the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button or one secondbeore inserting or ejecting the memory card.Be careul not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
Your camcorder supports only SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards.
Card compatibility may vary depending on the manuacturer and the type o memory card.
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Terminal portion
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD(NOT SUPPLIED)
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(NOT SUPPLIED)
Compatible memory cards
You can use SD (Secure Digital) andSDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
cards with this camcorder.We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure
Digital High Capacity) 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
Use compatible memory card brands.
Others are not guaranteed to work. A listo compatible brands is below:
- SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, SanDisk,TOSHIBA
For video recording, use a memory cardthat supports aster write speeds (above
SDHC Class 6 card).
SD/SDHC memory cards have amechanical write-protection switch.
Setting the switch prevents accidental
erasure o les recorded on the card. Toenable writing, move the switch up in the
direction o the terminals. To set write
protection, move the switch down.
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards
An SDHC card is a higher version(Ver. 2.00) o the SD card and supports
capacities above 2GB.
SDHC cards cannot be used with currentSD enabled host devices.
Common cautions or memory cards
Damaged data may not be recoverable.
We recommend you make a back-up o
important data separately on the hard disko your PC.
Turning the power o or removing a
memory card during an operation such
as ormatting, deleting, recording, andplayback may cause data loss.
I you modiy the name o a le or olderstored in the memory card with your PC,your camcorder may not recognize the
modied le.
Protectiontab
Terminals
Terminals
Protectiontab
Usablememorycard(1GB~32GB)
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g g y gHandling a memory card
We recommend that you power o beoreinserting or removing the memory card toavoid data loss.We can not guarantee that you can usememory cards ormatted by other devices.When you ormat a card, be sure to ormatthe memory card using this camcorder.You must ormat newly-purchased
memory cards, memory cards with datathat your camcorder cannot recognize,and cards with data saved by otherdevices. Note that ormatting erases alldata on the memory card.I you cannot use a memory card that hasbeen used with another device, ormat itwith your camcorder. Note that ormatting
erases all inormation on the memory card.A memory card has a certain lie span. Iyou cannot record new data, you have topurchase a new memory card.Do not bend, drop, or subject the card tostrong impacts.Do not place oreign substances on thememory card terminals. Use a sot drycloth to clean the terminals i required.Do not paste anything other than the labelprovided with the card on the label pastingarea o the card.Do not use a damaged memory card.Be careul to keep the memory card out othe reach o children, who might swallow it.
ThecamcordersupportsSDand
SDHCmemorycards,givingyouawiderchoiceofcardstochoosefrom!The data storage speed may dier,depending on the manuacturer andproduction system.
SLC (single level cell) system: asterwrite speed enabled.MLC (multi level cell) system: only
lower write speed is supported.For best results, we recommend using amemory card that supports a aster writespeed.Using a lower write speed memory cardor recording video may cause dicultieswhen storing.You may even lose your video data duringthe recording.In an attempt to preserve every bit o therecorded video, the camcorder orciblystores the video on the memory card anddisplays a warning:Low speed card. Please record at alower resolution.
I you are unavoidably using a low speedmemory card, the resolution and qualityo the recording may be lower than thevalue you set. page 50The higher the video resolution andquality, the more memory the camcorderuses.
Samsung is not responsible or 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 thecard or by static electricity.
Ater a period o use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malunction.
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RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYListed below are the available video recording times and the number o photos the camcorder
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Resolution QualityStorage media (Capacity)
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
1080/60i
Super Fine 8 15 30 61 125 253
Fine 9 18 36 74 152 307
Normal 12 23 46 94 193 390
720/60p
Super Fine 11 21 42 86 177 357
Fine 14 28 57 115 235 475
Normal 21 42 84 171 351 708
480/60p
Super Fine 32 63 126 254 521 1051
Fine 42 83 166 336 688 1387
Normal 62 123 244 494 1011 2039
(Unit: Approximate minutes o recording)
ResolutionStorage media (Capacity)
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
2880x1620 656 1251 2482 5014 9999 9999
1920x1080 1173 2346 4654 9402 9999 9999
(Unit: Approximate number o images)
Actual recording times may dier depending on the recording conditions and the subject.The higher the quality and resolution, the more memory is used.Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may suer.The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image. Accordingly, the recording time may vary.Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not operate normally.When a video le exceeds 1.8GB, a new video le is created automatically.
The maximum number o recordable photo and video les is 9999 respectively.
Recording time available for video in minutes
Recordable number of photos
Listed below are the available video recording times and the number o photos the camcordercan take, by card memory size and resolution. Reer to the recordable video time and thenumber o photos when recording videos or taking photos.
1GB 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual ormatted capacity may be less as the internal frmware usesa portion o the memory.
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USING THE HAND STRAP
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from beingdropped.
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Insert the end of the hand strap into the hookof the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.
Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.
Clean fi ngerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.
1. Open the LCD screen with your fi nger.The screen opens up to 90.
2. With the LCD screen open 90, rotate itforwards (towards the lens) or backwards.
You can rotate it up to 180 towardsthe lens and up to 90 backward. Toview recordings more conveniently,rotate the screen by 180 towards thelens, and then fold it back to the body.
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BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING
Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder rom shaking
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Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder rom shaking.Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.
This camcorders lens angle is approx. 20 higher than the rest o the camcorder body. When yourecord, this prevents strain on the wrist and allows you to record videos in a comortable positionwith a clear view o your subjects while you record.Make sure the camcorder lens is angled or proper shooting.We recommend you keep the sun behind you while shooting.
Aim the camcorder as shown in theillustration.
1. Loop the hand strap around your wrist.
2. Hold the camcorder with both your hands.
3. Make sure your ooting is stable and thereis no danger o colliding with another
person or object.
4. Aim and ocus as shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the shooting angle
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RECORDING VIDEOS
This camcorder supports both High De nition (HD) and Standard De nition (SD) imageresolutions. Set the resolution you want beore recording.page 50
PRECHECK!
Insert a memory card. page 28Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Select a subject to record.
Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle or recording.Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size o thesubject.page 39
2. Press the Recording start/stop button.The recording () indicator appears, and recording starts.
3. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.
4. Touch the Quick View ( ) icon to view the most recentlyrecorded video.
Ater the Quick View is complete, your camcorder returns tothe standby mode.
This camcorder eatures two Recording start/stop buttons.One is on the rear side o the camcorder, the other is on theLCD screen. Select the one that works best or you.
Two recording start/stop buttons to suit your preerence!
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I power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.Samsung is not responsible or any damage caused by a ailure o normal recording or playbackoperations because o a memory card error.Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.Do not turn o the camcorder or remove the memory card while the camcorder is accessing thememory card. Doing so may damage the memory card or the data in the memory card.
Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) ormat.Eject the battery when you have nished recording to prevent unnecessary battery powerconsumption.For the on-screen inormation display, see page 14For approximate recording time, see page 31.Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on the ront o the camcorder.Make sure that the microphone is not blocked.Beore recording an important video, make sure to test the recording unction to see i there areany problems with the audio or video recording.For various unctions available during recording, see pages 49~65
I the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is interrupted, the camcorder switches tothe data recovery mode. While data is being recovered, no other unction is enabled.You can adjust the brightness o the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screendoes not aect the image being recorded. page 77In the record mode, you can set the Quick View menu option. The Quick View icon appears whenyou have set the Quick View menu option to On.The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not aect the image the camcorder isrecording.
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CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING
Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording.
PRECHECK!
Insert a memory card. page 28Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Press the Recording start/stop button.The recording () indicator appears, and recordingstarts.
2. While recording the video, rame the scene you want tophotograph, and then press the PHOTO button.
When the () indicator disappears, the camcorder hasrecorded the photo image without a shutter sound.Video keeps recording, even while you take photos.
3. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.
Photos are captured in 1920x1080 resolution regardless o the resolution o the video recording.When the HDMI cable is connected to the camcorder, you cannot capture a photo while recording
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recording.page 51
PRECHECK!Insert a memory card. page 28Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Select a subject to record.Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle or recording.Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size othe subject. page 39
2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and then hal-press thePHOTO button.
When the subject is in ocus, () indicator appears green.I it appears red, readjust the ocus.
3. Fully press the PHOTO button.
4. Touch the Quick View ( ) icon to view the most recentlyrecorded photo.
To return to the standby mode, touch the Return ( ) tab.
The recordable number o photos varies depending on the recording conditions and the photoresolution. page 31The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos.I ocusing is di cult, use the manual ocus unction.page 57For the on-screen display inormation, see page 14.
Adjust the brightness o the LCD screen using menu items. Adjusting the brightness does not aectthe recorded image. page 77For various unctions available during recording, see pages 49~65Photo les conorm to the DCF (Design rule or Camera File system) standard, established by JEITA(Japan Electronics and Inormation Technology Industries Association).
Do not turn o the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage thestorage media or data.
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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)
In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings basedon the type o scene it detects (Indoor, Night, etc.). Smart Auto mode is helpul i you are notamiliar with the best camcorder settings or various scenes.
1. Press the SMART AUTO button.The Smart Auto ( ) and Anti-shake(OIS) ( )icon appear on the LCD screen.
2. Align your subject in the rame.The camcorder automatically detects the scenewhen you align the subject.The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCDscreen.
Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White)
Appears when recording an outdoor scene. (Landscape)
Appears when recording indoors. (Indoor)
Appears when recording at night. (Night)
Appears when recording a close-up. (Macro)
Appears when recording images o landscapes with
backlighting. (Backlight)
3. Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button.pages 34, 37
4. To cancel Smart Auto mode, press the SMART AUTO button again.
Buttons unavailable during Smart Auto operation: Menu ( ) tab /Q.MENU button/ etc.Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust unctions on your own,release the Smart Auto mode rst.
You can not access Smart Auto mode while recording. You must set this unction beore recording.When the camcorder ails to recognize the recording situation, it records in the basic settings ( ).The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions, such as camcordershake, lighting, and distance to the subject.I the camcorder detects more than one scene at the same time, Smart Auto prioritizes as ollows:Backlight Macro White Landscape Night IndoorFor example, a) I White and Indoor can be applied at the same time, then White is selected andthe
corresponding icon appears.b) I White and Landscape can be applied at the same time, then White is selected and thecorresponding icon appears.
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Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range. page 63Focusing may become unstable when you record with a ast zoom or zoom into a subject standing
too ar away. I this occurs, use the manual ocus unction. page 57The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharpocus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) or wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) ortelephoto. I you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macrounction.page 61When using the zoom unction and holding the camcorder with your hand, use Anti-shake(OIS) orstable recording.page 58Frequent use o the zoom unction consumes more power.
The camcorder can record the sound o the zoom mechanism.
power zoom and digital zoom by sliding the Zoom lever orpressing the Zoom button on the LCD panel.
When using the zoom unction, you can decrease zoom speed by slowly moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. Moving it aster increasesthe zoom speed. However, you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the Zoom (W/T) button on the LCD panel.
Zoom speed
Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slidethe zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
The distant subject is gradually magni ed.The highest zoom magni cation ratio is 10x in thenormal zoom-in.
Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel orslide the zoom lever towards W (wide angle).
The subject gets smaller and urther away.The smallest optical zoom ratio is the subjectsoriginal size when zoomed-out.
To zoom in To zoom out
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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button.You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching thePlay ( ) tab on the LCD screen.The most recently created le 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 (HD or SD) or photo thumbnail view display options by touching theHD ( HD ), SD ( SD ), or photo ( ) tab on the LCD screen.
Understanding how to change the operation modesYou can easily change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons asshown in the ollowing gures:
You can choose rom these thumbnail display options: 3x2 ( ), 4x3 ( ), and Date ( ).
To change thumbnail display type
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and playback directly.
PRECHECK!
Insert a memory card. page 28Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.page 40
1. Touch the HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab.Video thumbnails corresponding to the video resolution youselected appear on the screen.To change the current thumbnail page, touch the up ( ) or
down ( ) tab.2. Touch the thumbnail o the desired video clip.
The camcorder plays the video you selected and playbackcontrol tabs appear brief y. They reappear when you touchanywhere on the screen.To stop playback and return to the thumbnails, touch theReturn ( ) tab.
It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality o the selected video.
The camcorder may not play the ollowing video les:- A video recorded on another device.- A video whose le ormat is not supported by the camcorder.You can use various play options during the video playback. page 42You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu. page 66You can play the recorded videos on a TV or PC. pages 87, 98I you touch the Menu ( ) tab or Q.MENU button during playback, play is paused and the menuscreen appears.
Do not power o the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback. Doing so maydamage the recorded data.
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Various playback operations
Playback / Pause / Stop
Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause ( ) / Play ( ) tab during playback.Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback.
Search playback
During playback, each touch o the Reverse search ( ) /Forward search ( ) tab increases the play speed:
RPS (Reverse Playback Search)/FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate:
x2 x4 x8 x2
Skip playback
Touch the Reverse skip ( ) / Forward skip ( ) tab during playback.Touching the Forward skip ( ) tab plays the next video.Touching the Reverse skip ( ) plays the beginning o the scene. I you touch the Reverse skip ( ) orthree seconds or less ater a video starts, the camcorder plays the previous video.Place and hold your nger on the Reverse skip ( ) / Forward skip ( ) tab to search or a video number
quickly. When you lit o your nger, the camcorder plays the video you selected.
Slow playback
When playback is paused, touching the Reverse slow ( ) /Forward slow ( ) tab reduces the playback speed:
Reverse/orward playback slow rate: x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/2
Frame by rame playback
When playback is paused, touch the Reverse rame advance ( ) / Forwardrame advance ( ) to make the video go in reverse or orward one rame at a time.
You can hear the recorded sound rom the internal speaker.
1. Touch the Volume ( ) tab on the LCD screen.
2. Touch the ( )/( ) tab to increase or decrease audio volume.
You can adjust the sound level between 0~19. When the level is at0, you cannot hear sound.
To adjust the volume
Touch the Play ( ) tab to play back in normal speed.You can hear the recorded sound only when you playback at normal speed.
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VIEWING PHOTOS
You can view recorded photos using various playback unctions.
PRECHECK!
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PRECHECK!
Insert a memory card. page 28
Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.page 40
1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab.The thumbnail view appears.To change the current thumbnail page, touch the up ( ) ordown ( ) tab.
2. Touch the photo you want to display.The camcorder displays the photo you selected in ull screenand playback control tabs appear brief y. They reappear whenyou touch anywhere on the screen.
3. To return to the thumbnails, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality o the photo you selected.Your camcorder may not play back the ollowing photo les normally:- A photo recorded on another device.- A photo with a le ormat not supported by this camcorder. (One that does not conorm to DCF
standards.)Touch previous image ( ) / next image ( ) tab to view the previous and next photo.
Do not power o the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so maydamage the recorded data.
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You can view a photo slide show with background music.
Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab during photo playback.The ( ) indicator appears. The slide show starts rom the current selectedphoto.To stop the slide show, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Touch the Menu ( ) tab Slide Show Start.
To start a slide show in the menu screen
Viewing a slide show
You can magniy a playback image. Touch up/down/let/right toselect the area to magniy.
1. Touch the photo you want to magniy.The camcorder displays the selected photo on the ull screen.
2. Adjust the magni cation with the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom(W/T) lever.
Magni cation starts rom the center o the photo.
You can zoom in rom x1.1 to x8.0.3. Touch the up ( )/down ( )/let ( )/right ( ) tab to view the
area you want on the magni ed photo.
4. To cancel, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magni ed.While the playback zoom is in use, other images cannot be selected.
Zooming during photo playback
All photos are played back depending on the slide show options.
page 68I you select the thumbnail display by date ( ), the camcorder plays back only photos taken on thecorresponding date in the slide show.You can adjust the background musics volume level using the Volume ( ) tab while playing back theslide show with music.
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HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS
The instructions below are examples o how to access and use menuitems using the Menu Tab and the Q.MENU Button. When you accessand use other menu items, use these examples as guides.
PRECHECK!
Insert a memory card. page 28Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab on the touch panel.The menu screen appears.To change the current page, touch the up ( )/down ( )tab.
2. Touch SCENE. (The SCENE unction is used here as an
example.)3. Touch the desired option.
Adjust the setting values accordingly.To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Using the Menu ( ) tab
Quick menu enables you to access your avorite unctions quickly.You can easily select the desired menu with one-touch.
1. Press the Q.MENU button on your camcorder to see theavailable menu options.
The quick menu screen appears.
2. Touch Focus. (The Focus unction is used here as an example.)
3. Touch the desired option.
Adjust the setting values accordingly.To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Using the Q.MENU button
When using Menu or Quick menu items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may begrayed out. For more inormation, see Troubleshooting on page 112.For easy understanding, the menu setting procedures on this page are explained using the simplest
methods. Menu setting methods can dier depending on the menu options you choose.
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MENU ITEMS
The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode.For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Items Deault value Page
SCENE Auto 49
Video Resolution 1080/60i 50
Video Quality Fine 50
Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51
Photo Sharpness Normal 51
White Balance Auto 52
Aperture Auto 53Shutter Auto 54
EV 0 55
Super C.Nite Normal 55
Back Light O 56
Focus Auto 57
Anti-Shake(OIS) On 58
Digital Eect O 59
Fader O 60
Tele Macro O 61
Cont. Shot O 62
Wind Cut O 62
Digital Zoom O 63
Sel Timer O 63
Quick View On 64
Guideline O 65
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Items
valuePage
Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single
Play Option X X Play All 66
Highlight X X - 67
Delete - 69
Protect O (Single) 70
EditDivide X X - 71
Combine X X X - 72
File Ino - 68
Slide Show Start X X - 44
Slide Show Option X X - 68
: available, X : not available
Menu options and deault values may be changed without prior notice.
Some grey colored menu options cannot be selected. page 112
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QUICK MENU ITEMS
The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode.For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Items Deault value Page
SCENE Auto 49Video Resolution 1080/60i 50
Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51
WB Auto 52
EV 0 55
Focus Auto 57
Operationmode
Item
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Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single
Highlight X X 67
Delete 69
Protect 70
EditDivide X X 71
Combine X X X 72
File Ino 68
: available, x : not available
Recording menu items
Playback menu items
Menu options and deault values may be changed without a prior notice.
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Submenu items
Auto: For recording under normal conditions.Sports ( ): For recording people or objects in motion.Portrait ( ): For recording portraits. Captures natural skin tones.Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the subject. On stage, or
example.Beach/Snow ( ): Where the ref ection o light is intense such as a
snow eld or beach.Food ( ): To make ood more colorul.Candle Light ( ): For recording in the sot glow o candlelight.Indoor ( ): For recording indoors with arti cial light.
SCENE
Using the iScene unction, you can select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting(Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutterspeed and aperture automatically or optimal recording.
PRECHECK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab SCENE.
2. Touch the desired submenu item.To change the current page, touch the up ( )/down ( )tab.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
When you speciy Aperture: Manual or Shutter: Manual, the SCENE mode is cancelled.
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Video Resolution
You can select the resolution o the video to be recorded.
PRECHECK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tabVideo Resolution.
2. Touch the desired submenu item.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
1080/60i ( ): Records in the HD (1920x1080/60i) ormat.720/60p ( ): Records in the HD (1280x720/60p) ormat.480/60p ( ): Records in the SD (720x480/60p) ormat.
Video Quality
You can select the quality o the video to be recorded.
PRECHECK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.page 24
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab Video Quality.
2. Touch the desired submenu item.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Super Fine ( ): Records videos in super ne image quality.Fine ( ): Records videos in ne image quality.Normal ( ): Records videos in normal image quality.
60i indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 elds per second.
60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 rames per second.Recorded les are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system thatautomatically adjusts the bit rate in response to the image being recorded.The available video recording time diers according to the video resolution you select. page 31
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