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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 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 product. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when CAUTION using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.
  • Page 3 About this user manual properly. • We can not compensate you for damage Thank you for purchasing this Samsung to or loss of your recorded contents: Camcorder. Please read this user manual - Samsung cannot compensate you for...
  • Page 4 The t erms ' photo' and 'still image' are used documentation provided with your Samsung interchangeably with the same meaning. product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 5 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. OAUTION: TO REDUOE THE RISKOF ELEOTRIOSHOOK, This symbol indicates that there are important DO NOTREMOVEOOVER (OR BAOK). operating and maintenance instructions in the NOUSER-SERVIOEABLEPARTS INSIDE literature accompanying this unit.
  • Page 6 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed todripping splashing and n o objects filled with l iquids, such CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable as vases, shall be placed on the a pparatus. system isgrounded toprovide some protectiors 16.
  • Page 7 23. OVERLOADING: 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: Do not overload wall outlets and e xtension When replacement parts are required, be sure cords as this c an result inarisk o f f ire o r electric the service technician has used replacement shock.
  • Page 8 SIATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details may cause harmful interference to radio see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call communications. However, there is no guarantee 1-800--Samsung (7267864) that interference will not occur in a particular installation. II this equipment does cause harmful interference CALIFORNIA USA ONLY...
  • Page 9 The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Follow all instructions carefully. ARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. CAU'FION This precaution must be kept.
  • Page 10 !_:_:_/_ :_i'_'_'_::__ ,____ _ _:_'_'__:_ _ __ _ eve_se_,0o :_/_:_ _ :_:_ _:_ onetc0 nectt eAcadapter Chemicals to clean the camcorder. unless the plug can be fully inse[ted Do not dispose of battery pack in a Do not SpraY cleaners direct!y on with no part of the blades exposed, fire as it may explode, the camcerder.
  • Page 11 (_) CAUTION _F__ _ DO not press the SUrfaCe Of DOnot dro# or expose the the LCD with force, or hit it camcerder, battery pack, AC adaptor Do not use the camcorder on a with a sharp object. If you or other accessories to severe tripo d (not supplied) in a place push the LCD surface, d!splay...
  • Page 12 4eep impor_am aa[a separate v. overnea[ing, fire, explosion, electric Place the camcorder on a stable Samsung is not responsible for shock o[ personal Injuries caused by surface that is well ventilated data loss abnormal operation. Onlyplug th_ aaap_r plug _ntoa socKei that is easilyaccessible.If anyproblerr...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    content Before reading this user manual Safety information Contents PREPARATION Quick start guide You can record videos or photos on a memory card What's included with your camcorder Getting to know the camcorder Location of controls Identifying the screen displays Getting started Using the battery pack Checking the battery state...

  • Page 14: Contents

    content Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode) Capturing photos while playing back videos Zooming Basic Playback Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos Viewing a slide show Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION Advanced Recording Handling menus and Q.MENUS Menu items f ....
  • Page 15 ADVANCED OPERATION MIC Level Digital Zoom Cont. Shot f ....Bracket Shot Self Timer Time Lapse REC Quick view Guideline Advance playback Play Option Story-Board Print Using/VIEW Highlight Share Mark Cont. Capture File Info System setting Date/Time Display Date Type Time Type File No.
  • Page 16 content EDITING VIDEO Editing video clips Deleting a section of a video Dividing a video Combining videos Editing the playlist Playlist Creating the playlist Arranging videos in the playlist Deleting videos from the playlist File management Protection from accidental erasure Deleting files Printing photos DPOF printing settings...

  • Page 21: A Memory Card

    ,, The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories carl be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsibb for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries.

  • Page 22: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left/Right @@ @ Built-in flash 9 Power(y}) button 2 Lens !0 Display (IrlI/iCHECK) button 3 Recording indicator button ! ! Smart Auto/iVIEW button 4 Internal microphone !2 Share button 5 Q.MENU button !3 PHOTO button _;_ Zoom (W/T) button !4 Zoom(W/T)lever Recording start/stop button !5 Built-in speaker...
  • Page 23 Rear/Bottom MODE button/Mode indicator 6 DO IN jack (Video( _ )/Photo(_) mode) (USB,Oomponent/AV)jack 2 Charging (CHG)lamp 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 3 Recording start/Stop button 9 Battery/Memory card cover HDMI jack !0 Tripod receptacle 5 Jack cover...
  • Page 24 qettN IDENTiFYiNG THE SCREEN D SPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Dilf_;rent indbators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Video Record mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video record (_) mode.
  • Page 25 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Diff,)rent indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Video Play mode. PRECI-IECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (_) mode.
  • Page 26 IDENTiFYiNG THE SCREEN D SPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending ors the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Photo Record mode, PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in Photo record (i_J) mode.
  • Page 27 The a vailable functions vary depending on the s elected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The i ndicators below only appear inthe Photo Play mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (_) mode.

  • Page 28: Using The Battery Pack

    2o Insert the battery pack into the battery 2o Eject the battery pack by sliding the pack slot until it softly clicks. battery release switch towards C8}. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up when the camcorder is 3o Close the battery/memory card cover by placed as shown in the figure.
  • Page 29 Charging the battery pack wit.h the AC power adaptor Power({ o }) button PRECHECK! Before startin ack is inserted in your camcorder. i o Press the power({ _ }) button to turn off the camcorder, and then close the LCD screen. _page 2.

  • Page 30: Checking The Battery State

    CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state. LED color (Orange) (Green)
  • Page 31 This battery type is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries must be dealt with as chemical waste.
  • Page 32 • The recording times in the table on the previous page were measured when using the camcorder at 25°C (77°F).As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table. The recording and playback time may be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

  • Page 33: Turning Your Camcorder On/Off

    TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators. 1o Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.
  • Page 34 SWFCH NG TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use the cameorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. In STBY mode: • The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when you dose the LCD screen. _page 96 In PLayback mode (Includes the thumbnail...
  • Page 35 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order °Mode each time you press the MODE button. Video mode indicators -_ Photo mode (11_1) - _ Video mode (_). • Each time the operation mode changes, the Mode respective mode indicator lights.

  • Page 36: Using The Touch Panel

    Checking the _emaining battery and _eco_ding capacity • When the power is off, press and hold the display (Irml/_OHEOK) button. • When the power is on, press and hold the display (DI/_CHECK) button for about 3 second. • The remaining battery time and the available recording...
  • Page 37 (see below), and then re-set the date and time. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If you find the decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, ask your local Samsung retailer. The built-in battery is always recharged when you connect your camcorder to AC power or attach the battery pack.
  • Page 38 frst trne se inqs LANGUAGE SELECTING You can select the language the camcorder uses for menus and messages. The camcorder retains the turn it off. i o Touch Menu (@)--,Setting (@) tab. 2o Touch up (_)/down tab until "Language" appears. 3o Touch "Language,"...

  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED} To insert a memory card To eiect a memory card i o Open the battery/memory card cover by i o Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the battery/memory card cover sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards _).

  • Page 40: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card

    SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD Compatible memory cards SDHC (Sec_e D!_a HghCapacy)cards • You can use SD (Secure Digital) and • SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards memory card with this camcorder. An SDHC card is a higher version We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure (Ver.2.00) of the SD card and supports Digital High Capacity) card.
  • Page 41 Notes on use card, and then displays a warning: "Low speed card. Please record at • Samsung is not responsible for data loss lower resolution." due to misuse. If you are unavoidably using a low •...
  • Page 42 for video Storage media (Capacity) Quality 16GB 32GB 80min 160min Super Fine 5min 10min 20min 40min Fine 7min 14rain 28rain 56min 112min 224min 112min 224min Super Fine 7min 14min 28min 56min Fine 10min 20min 40min 80min 160min 320min 112min 224min Super Fine 7min 14min...

  • Page 43: Using The Hand Strap

    USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality imageviewing. i o Open the LCD screen with your finger. •...

  • Page 44: Basic Camcorder Positioning

    BASIC CAMCORDER POSmON NG Use both hands while taking a vide() or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adiusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1o Hold the camcorder with both your hands.
  • Page 45 RECORDING V_DEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition(HD)and Standard Definition(SD)image resolutions. Set the resolutionyou want before recording. _page 61 PRECHECK! • Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • Your camcorder turns on automaticallywhen you open the LCD screen. •...
  • Page 46 ,, If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited. ,, Samsung is not responsible f_)rany damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. ,, Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
  • Page 47 CAP""I""URIIII/G PHOTOS 11111 VIDEO RECORD MODE (SI"ILL SHOI"") Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode. PREOHECK! Selectthe Video (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. ",page 49 You can record photos while recording videos. 1o Press the Recording start/stop button.

  • Page 48: Recording Photos

    RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in an SD/SDHC memory card. Set the resolution and quality you want befere recording. "-,pages 61 ~62 PRECHECK! • Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.
  • Page 49 IlltlEOOIIltlII}IIING WIIITIH EASE IIFOIIlt IIF_III_GIIINNEIIltS (SMAIII_@""III _AUTO MOIII}E_ When you use the SMART AUTO function, the camera detects the kind of scene you want to record, then adjusts most of its settings automatically. This function frees you from making detailed adjustments, PREOHECK! Select...
  • Page 50 In the SMART AUTO mode, your camcorder detects the subject and s elects an appropriate scene mode automatically. • Ascene icon a ppears according tothe scene the camcorder detects. • Ifthe camcorder does n ot d etecte ascene, the (_!)indicator appears, ,, The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the following record functions: "iSCENE,"...
  • Page 51 CAPTURING PHOTOS WH LE PLAYING BACK V DEOS You can capture photos during video playback. PRECHECK! Touchthe Play (_) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 49 i o Recorded videos appear in a thumbnail index view. •...
  • Page 52 This camcorder features 12x intelli - zoom in the Video (4t') mode and 8x optical zoom in the Photo (1_1) mode to make distant subjects appear closer. To zoom in Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
  • Page 53 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options depending...
  • Page 54 PLAYING BACK V DEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view. Find the video you want quickly, and playback directly. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ([...}) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 50 io Touch "HD"...
  • Page 55 Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop Playback and Pause alternate when you touch the Playback / Pause (_) tab during playback. Touch the Return (_) tab to stop playback. Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search (_) / Forward search (_) tab increases...
  • Page 56 V EW NG PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ([_,.]) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 49 1o Touch the Photo ([_) tab. • The thumbnail view appears.
  • Page 57 V EW NG A SMDE SHOW You can view a photo slide show. PRECHECK! • This function works in Photo (_) mode only. ° Touch the Play (_q}) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 49 i o Touch the Photo (_,)
  • Page 58 ZOOMING DURING PLAYBACK can magnify an image you've played back. Touch up (/-£ iydown (_)/Iefi (_)/dght ([2_) to select area of the magnified photo to view. PRECHECK! • This funcSonworks only in the Photo play mode, ° Touch the Play(/;8) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playbackmode, _page 49 i o Touch the Photo (_{) tab.
  • Page 59 HANDLING MENUS AND Q MENUS Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed in this manual. This chapter uses the "Shutter," and "Focus" functions of the video record mode as examples. Using the MENU (@:_1) tab Menu(B) 1.
  • Page 60 Customizing the Q_MENU items You can choose which menu items appear when you press QoMENU button on the LCD screen. 1o Press the Q.MENU button. The quick menu screen appears. 2o Touch the Edit (_) tab. 3o Touch the Q.MENU item you want to delete or replace...
  • Page 61 Delault value Page Video (_) Photo (1_) Auto Multi Normal Medium l!i_i_!_@_i_!i_i_i_i_i!i_@_!_@!_!_i}i}_i@iii_!!!ilii_l_{_l_i_!_!!_li_i!_ii _i_!ii!i_@!ii!_(i_i!_!i_!_!!_i_!_!_!@_@_!_i_i_i_i_i_i!i_l_i_i_i_i!_i!_i!_i!_i_i!i!_ On (Video)/1 Sec(Photo) @ : available, X : not available Playback menu items Vide0(Thumbnail) 'Video(Single) Photo(Thumbnail! Default Value Single) Play All Off (Single) Off (Singb) 1 Cut Random 1Sec Random...
  • Page 62 Setting menu items Default value Page £ Series Home JAN/01/2010 12 Hr £ 88 @i i @ ro ! Brightness 18, Color 18 BBi_ B BB ; Video Mode 5 Min n B BY ; 5 Min _re: Mass Storage 16:9 BB i B Component...
  • Page 63 Q_MENU _TEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus that contain functions you frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button lets you access the functions start changing settings directly. Recording menu items (default:) Default value Page Video Photo 1080/60i, ® ® 6M(3328x1872) ® ®...
  • Page 64 Using the i-SCENE function, you carl select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. PRECHECK! Selectthe Video(_) or Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODEbutton."*page 49 1o Touch the Menu (_-_l)tab --_iSCENE."...
  • Page 65 You c an s elect the reselution of t he video tobe recorded. PRECI-IECK! Select Video (_') or Photo (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-,page 49 i o Touch the Menu (l_) tab -_"Resolution." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ([_/) tab.
  • Page 66 You c an s elect the quality of t he video tobe recorded. PREOHECK! Select Video (_) or Photo (_11) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-*page 49 1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -_ "Quality." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 67 Understanding Slow Motion ex)The number offrames the camcorder uses torecord video i none second: When Slow M otion isset toOff: 60 frames per second When the Slow Motion function is set to [SD] 240frame/sec: 240 frames per second • When recordirlg in slow motion, the camcorder stops recording after 10seconds. Howew_r, when you play back the same recording, it plays back for the fellowing times: 240 Frame/Sec: 40 seconds...
  • Page 68 White Balance Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.), Based on your selection, the eameorder automatically adjusts color of the subject so the colors in your recording or photo look natural,...
  • Page 69 ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to a light source, If _ou leave the aperture (lens opening) setting unchanged, the higher the ISO sensitivity, the brighter your images will be, PRECHECK! • This function works in Photo ( I_ ) mode only. •...
  • Page 70 The c amcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on ascene's brightness, You c arl alse manually adjust the shutter speed, PRECHECK! Select the Video (_) or Photo ( I_ ) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page i o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Shutter."...
  • Page 71 Jfyou have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us RollS compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment",...

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