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Samsung HMX-H205BP User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 BSI CMOS BSI CMOS Sensor is a image sensor newly developed by Samsung. You can get much clearer images in lower lighting condition as this sensor doubles the light sensitivity and reduces the light loss compared with the normal CMOS sensor.
  • Page 3 Smart OIS improves onexisting Optical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens toshift over wider range ofmotion inwide/tele zoom position. This a llows the camcorder compensate forgreater degrees ofcamcorder shake and deliver astunning level ofimage smoothness. To focus onasubject, just t ouch the screen and shoot. Your camcorder optimizes the focus f or t he touched...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CroUTON product.

  • Page 5: Information On Use

    Recorded contents may be lost due to a Although some features of HMX-H200/H220 mistake when handling this camcorder or models are different, they operate inthe same memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be way. responsible for compensation for damages •...
  • Page 6 Samsung product are trademarks or The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are registered trademarks of their respective used interchangeably with the same holders.
  • Page 7 The s afety precautions illustrated below a re toprevent personal injury ormaterial damages. Heed all i nstructions carefully. risk of serious personal injury. This precaution must be kept. risk of personal injury or damage to the product Unplug from the power supply. Z_ WARNING Using the camcorder Iemperatures...
  • Page 8 Keep the power_aord unplugged unplug the power-cord. There is from a Samsung service centre. when not in use or during lightning a risk of malfunction or electric There is a risk of fire or personal shock.
  • Page 9 (_) CAUTION @,,. i!ii DO not press the surface of the Do not use the camcorder on a Do notdrop orexpasathe camcorder, LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp tripod (not supplied) in a place battery, AC adaptor oroth_r accessories object.
  • Page 10 Place the camcorder on a stable Keep important data separately, overheating, fire, explosion, electric surface and a place with ventilation Samsung is not responsible shock or personal injuries caused by abrlermal epereti0n_ openings data Iossl Use the mains plug where it can be...
  • Page 11 You can record videos in H.264 format] QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE What's included with your camcorder Location of controls CAMCORDER Identifying the screen displays GETTING STARTED Using the battery Checking the battery state BASIC OPERATION OF THE Turning your camcorder on/off CAMCORDER Switching to the power saving mode...

  • Page 12: Basic Recording

    BASIC RECORDING Recording videos Capturing photos during video recording (dual recording) <!'ii ,jii Recording photos Recording with ease for beginners (Smart Auto) Capturing photos while playing back videos Zooming Setting the anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) Using back light compensation mode BASIC PLAYBACK Changing the playback mode...
  • Page 13 ADVANCED PLAYBACK Play Option Highlight tVIEW Story-Board Print File Info Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) SYSTEM SETTING Storage Info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) Card Info (HMX-H200/H220 only) Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Protection from accidental erasure FiLE MANAGEMENT Deleting files Copying files (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) PRINTING PHOTOS DPOF printing setting Direct printing with a pictbridge printer CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a regular TV Viewing on a TV screen DUBBING VIDEOS Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder USING WITH A WINDOWS...

  • Page 15: You Can Record Videos In H.264 Format

    c (]loK start e(]lc e This aUlCK start guide introduces tne basic ooeration and features of your camc Drder. See the reference pages for more nformatlon. You can record videos in H.264 format! You san record videos in H.264 format that _sconven ent to ema, and snare wltn y put friends and farr y You can also laKe photos wltn/our camcoraer.
  • Page 16 Recording videos with HD (high definition) quality Recordinq photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 1. Open the LCD screen. compression technology to realise the 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to clearest video quality. _page 54 adjust the focus, then press it fully (a 1.
  • Page 17 Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can find your desired 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/O) tab, then touch the desired image. Viewing on a high definition You can enjoy HD (high definition) videos.
  • Page 18 Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by Contents Manager Saved flies into your PC connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.

  • Page 19: What's Included

    • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is net responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accesseries such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries.

  • Page 20: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS | Front/Left Lens HDMI jack Lens open/close switch USB jack Q.MENU button I_ Power (Q) button _) Zoom (W/T) button @ Display (_) button I_ Recording start/stop button I_ Backlight ((_F_) button LCD screen (Touch screen) I_ Anti-shake (OIS)(_) button I_ SMART _ / _VIEW button...
  • Page 21 | Rear/Right/Top/Bottom MODE button / Mode indicator DC IN jack Jack cover 41J I_: Record mode (Video/Photo) Play mode Grip belt @ Zoom (W/T)lever I]]] Battery release switch PHOTO button @ Tripod receptacle @ Built-in speaker Memory card slot I_ Internal microphone @ Memory card cover I_ Recording start/stop button Grip belt hook...
  • Page 22 iDENTiFYiNG THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record (4_ 8) mode only. • Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _page | Record mode Record mode (Video/Photo)

  • Page 23: Video Play Mode

    PRFCHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown invideo play ( _HD/_SD )mode only. • Select the Play () tab o n the LCD s creen toselect the play mode. _page 23 | Video play mode Video play mode Operating status (play/pause) File name (file number) Playback time/recorded...

  • Page 24: Using The Battery

    • Gently slide the Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure. • Use only Samsung approved batteries. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. • Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.
  • Page 25 | Charging the battery with the AC power adaptor PRECHECK! Before make surethat the is attached in your camcorder. starting the following procedure, battery 1. Press the Power ((_}) button to turn off the camcorder and then close the LCD screen. _page 21 2.

  • Page 26: Checking The Battery State

    CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. | To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power charging state. The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state. •...
  • Page 27 The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. We recommend only using the original battery that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

  • Page 28: Using An Ac Power Source

    • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • Each battery's life is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25°C (77°F).As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table.
  • Page 29 This c hapter introduces you tothe basic operation procedures ofthis camcorder, such a s turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators. TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.
  • Page 30 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. • The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when the LCD screen is closed. _page 82 •...
  • Page 31 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode (4t_ I_1) _ Play mode (I_E]). • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights on. •...

  • Page 32: Switching The Information Display Mode

    USING THE DISPLAY(IE31) BUTTON | Switching the information display mode You can swKcr tne on-screer 'nformatior alsplay moae. Press the Display(IE31) button. • The full and qqlnlmum alSplay moaes A/Ill aKernate. <Full display mode> <Minimum display mode> • The Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions. •...

  • Page 33: Setting The Time Zone And Date/Time For The First Time

    SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 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. • Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Languages

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language to display the menu screen or messages. The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off. 1. Touch the Menu (_i i;) --, Setting (@) tab. 2. Touch the up (F_)/down tab until "Language"...
  • Page 35 SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY) You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. PRECHECK! • You can use SD or SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) •...

  • Page 36: A Memory Card

    INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) | To insert a memory card | To eject a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 1. Open the memory card cover. Insert the memory card into the card slot 2.
  • Page 37 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) • This camcorder can be used with SD • SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital memory card High Capacity) cards. An SDHC card is a higher version It is recommended to use an SDHC (Secure (Ver.2.00) of SD card and supports Digital High Capacity) card.
  • Page 38 You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly Samsung isnot r esponsible fordata l oss stores the video on the memory card and due tomisuse.
  • Page 39 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY | Recordable time available for video 253min SuperFine 8min 15min 30rnin 61rain 125rnin 307min [HD]1080!50i* Fine* 9rain 18rain 38rnin 74min 152rnin Normal 12rain 23min 46min 94min 193min 390min SuperFine 11min 21min 42rnin 86min 177rnin 357min 475min [HD]720!50P Fine* 14min...

  • Page 40: Attaching The Grip Belt

    ATTACHING 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. Pleasenote if the grip belt is adjusted too tight and you use excessiw_force to insert your hand, the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged, ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN...
  • Page 41 BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. | Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1o Hold the camcorder with your both hands. 2, Hook up the grip belt to your hand.

  • Page 42: Recording Videos

    RECORDING VIDEOS • This camcorder supports both High Definition(HD) and Standard Definition(SD) image resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. _page 54 • 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 it. PRECHECK! •...
  • Page 43 If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edked. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. •...
  • Page 44 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX--H203/H204/H205 only) "-,page 27 • Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder, •...

  • Page 45: Recording Photos

    RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. _page 55 PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the •...

  • Page 46: Recording With Ease For Beginners

    RECORDING WiTH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder settings based on a detected type of scene It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camcorder settings for various scenes PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _-,page 23 Press the SMART...

  • Page 47: Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos

    CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can capture photos during video playback. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) '-*page 27 • louch the Play (i) tab on the LOD screen to select the play mode. '-,,page 23 1o •...
  • Page 48 ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical 20x power zoom and digital zoom with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on the LCD panel. PRFCHECK! Selectthe record mode by pressklg the MODE button, _page 23 Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel slide the zoom...

  • Page 49: Setting The Anti-Shake

    SETTING THE ANTI-SHAKE (OIS: OPTICAL IMAGE STABiUSER) Use the Anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when holding the camcorder. F_R_:CHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _-,page 23 Press the AntE-shake (OIS) ((_) button to toggle the Anti-shake (OIS) mode between On and Off.
  • Page 50 USING BACK MGHT COMPENSATION MODE When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. PRFCHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page Press the Back Light (@) button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off.
  • Page 51 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • Youcansettherecordmod÷andthep!aymodeinturnwiththeMODEbutton. 0 You Can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. You will find the most recently Created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Videos

    b ,sic PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view. Find your desired video quickly, and playback directly. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • louch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.

  • Page 53: Various Playback

    | Various playback operations • Playback and pause alternates when touching the Play (_-) / Pause (_H ) tab during playback. Touch the Return (_il) tab to stop playback. During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ([<<l)/ Forward search (_ ') tab increases the play speed: •...

  • Page 54: Viewing Photos

    b ,sic VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • Touch the Play ({) tab on the LOD screen to select the play mode, _page Touch the Photo (_) tab.

  • Page 55: Viewing A Slide Show

    VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW You can view a photo slide show. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) "-,page 27 • louch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode, "-,page 23 1o Touch the Photo (_) tab.

  • Page 56: Zooming During Photo Playback

    ba, ic avbac k | Using the Slide Show Option While playing back the slide show, you can use the "Slide Show Option" menus as follows: • Interval: Photos play back continuously inthe set slideshow interval (lsec or 3sec), • Music: Youcan turn the buikdn background music on or off, This camcorder has 7 tunes of background music by default, stored in the boot up flash memory,Starting a slide show begins to play back 7 background music in shufflemode.

  • Page 57: Handling Menus And Quick Menus

    dv n ed re ord na HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed in this manual. This chapter uses "Aperture," and "Focus" functions of the record mode as an example. PRECHECK! •...

  • Page 58: Recording Menu Items

    advanced record nq MENU ITEMS Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode, For operation details, see the corresponding page, | Recording menu items !(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!(!i!!li_i_!_!li_I_ ¸iiiiiil ¸Il! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I! ¸i! ¸I Auto _SCENE Video Resolution...
  • Page 59 | Setting menu items Storage Fype Internal Memory Storage Info Card nfo Format File No, Series fime Zone Home 01/JAN/2010 00:00 Date/] ime Set (Summer Time : Off) Date Type 01/JAN/2010 fime fype 24 Hr Date/Time Dist)la LCD Brioqtness Auto LCD Off BeeD Sounc Shutter Sound Auto Power Off...

  • Page 60: Quick Menu Items

    dv n ed re ord na QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button will let you start making settings directly. | Recording menu items ..... _ii!_ij_i_!_i_!_i_!_ij!!!!!_iilY!ii_ i_Ji_Jiii_!_Ji_!_Ji_!_J_ii_!!_i_i_i_ii!_!i_Si!!_i_!_!_yi_ _!i_iiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !_!i_ii_i_i_i!_!__!i_ii_ Storage *...
  • Page 61 tSCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimal recording. PR_:CHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _-,page 23 1. Touch the Menu (i_,,;) tab -_ "€SCENE." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. •...

  • Page 62: Video Resolution

    dv n ed re ord na Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded on storage media. _>RECH_:CK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 1. Touch the Menu (,__,,) tab -*"Video Resolution." 2o Touch the desired submenu...

  • Page 63: Photo Resolution

    Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of photo to be recorded. PRFCHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 1. Touch the Menu (i_) tab -* "Photo Resolution." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return...

  • Page 64: White Balance

    dv nc, ed rec, o rd na White Balance This camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject. You can record in natural colours depending on the subject and lighting conditions. PRECHECK! Select the record by pressing the MODE button, ',-,page 23 1.
  • Page 65 | To set the white balance manually 1. Touch the Menu (_,,,) tab -,"White Balance" -* "Custom WB." • The "(&::_) S et White Balance" indicator is displayed. 2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch the (i) tab.
  • Page 66 dv n ed re ord na Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions, You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference. PRFCHECK! Selectthe record by pressingthe MODE button, _page 23 1. Touch the Menu (ii) tab -*"Aperture".
  • Page 67 Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. PRECHECK! Selectthe record by pressingthe MODE button, "-page 23 1. Touch the Menu (i ,:)tab -*"Shutter." 2.

  • Page 68: Focusing Manually

    dv n ed re ord na Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. PRECHECK! Selectthe record mode by pressingthe MODE button.

  • Page 69: Digital Effect

    | Using the touch point Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of the picture. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point. To activate the touch point with a long touch You carl activate the touch point by pressing the same point for about 1 second on the LCD screen.
  • Page 70 dv n ed re ord na Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 1.

  • Page 71: Tele Macro

    Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which were created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle. The effective focal distance in the Tele Macro mode is between 1 to 50 cm. (0.4 to 19.7 inches) PRECHFCK! Selectthe record mode by pressingthe MODE button.

  • Page 72: Digital Zoom

    dv n ed re ord na Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. PRECHECK! Selectthe record mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 23 1. Touch the Menu ([,_ ,_ i) tab -_"Wind Cut." 2.

  • Page 73: Self Timer

    Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay after you actually press the Record Start/Stop or PHOTO button. You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself. PR_:CHECK Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 1.

  • Page 74: Time Lapse Rec

    dv nc ed rec ordna Time Lapse REC Using the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time or with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames of a flower opening or a bird building a nest.
  • Page 75 | Example of Time Lapse Recording ] he ] ime [apse Recording _unctlon recoras linage lrames at tne D/eoe]lnec] n[erval over [ne [o[al reoorcllng For example, the rime Lapse Recording is useful for filming in tne following situations: _, Blooming flowers o A bird building a nest Time for recording on tne o Clouds rollir ]oy In [ne SKy...
  • Page 76 Rolls 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(Od), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

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