Page 11: User Manual
HMX-H100N HMX-H104BN HMX-H105BN HMX-H106SN High Deﬁnition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Page 12 key features of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is capable of recording and playing back both Full HD (high deﬁnition: 1920x1080) and Standard Deﬁnition (SD) image quality. Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high deﬁnition) or SD (standard deﬁnition), before recording.
Page 13 TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Refer to the corresponding TV’s user manual for more details.
Page 14: Safety Warnings
safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder.
Page 15 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the 2. Keep these instructions. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 3. Heed all warnings. When a cart is used, use caution when 4.
Page 16 important safety instructions 17. POWER SOURCES: 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the grounding of the mast and supporting structure, type of power source indicated on the label. If you are grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, not sure of the type of power supply at your home, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
Page 17 22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. An outside antenna system should not be located in b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric fallen into the CAMCORDER.
Page 18 TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 19: Important Information On Use
Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
Page 20 ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬page 119 •...
Page 21: Precautions When Using
precautions when using The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. Unplug from the power supply. Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Do not disassemble the This precaution must be kept.
Page 22 If the camcorder malfunctions, detach the power-cord to avoid a risk of a request service from a Samsung service center. immediately the AC adaptor or battery malfunction or electric shock. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.
Page 23 precautions when using CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with Do not drop or expose the camcorder, force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you battery pack, AC adaptor or other Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not push the LCD surface, display unevenness accessories to severe vibrations or impact.
Page 24 ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or Place the camcorder on a stable surface audio that are being recorded. ersonal injuries caused by abnormal operation. and a place with ventilation openings. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. xiv_ English...
Page 25: Table Of Contents
contents QUICK START GUIDE What’s included with your HD camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Front & left view HD CAMCORDER Right & top / bottom view Rear view Using the remote control PREPARATION Holding the HD camcorder Charging the battery pack Basic HD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the Display (...
Page 26 RECORDING Recording movie images Taking photo images Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) Capturing still images during movie image recording (dual recording) Zooming Setting the anti-shake (OIS: optical image stabilizer) Using the built-in ﬂash Capturing still images during movie images playback PLAYBACK Changing the playback mode Playing movie images...
Page 27 contents EDITING MOVIE IMAGES Dividing a movie image Combining two movie images Playlist IMAGE MANAGEMENT Protection from accidental erasure 100 Deleting images 101 Copying images (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES 102 DPOF print setting 103 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer 105 Checking your computer type USING A COMPUTER 106 What you can do with a Windows computer...
Page 28 MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 115 Maintenance 116 Additional information INFORMATION 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 119 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 131 Speciﬁcations WARRANTY 04_ English...
Page 29: Quick Start Guide
quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation INSERT BATTERY • Charging the battery pack. ¬page 14 PACK • Setting the date/time and the OSD language.¬pages 25-26 •...
Page 30: Connecting To A Pc
Step 4 Connecting to a PC • You can play back and edit recorded movies or photos by using the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio) on your camcorder. Also, using Intelli-studio allows easy upload of recorded movies or photo ﬁ les to YouTube or Flickr. ¬page 109 Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube or Flickr •...
Page 31 • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. To buy these, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. However, IA-BP85NF is not available from retailers. Use IA-BP85ST when purchasing the battery pack separately.
Page 32 FRONT & LEFT VIEW Built-in ﬂ ash EASY Q button Remote control sensor Anti-Shake (OIS) ( ) button Lens Flash ( ) button Recording indicator TFT LCD screen (touch panel) Built-in speaker Recording start/stop button Power ( ) button Zoom (W/T) button Display ( ) button Q.MENU button...
Page 33: Right & Top / Bottom View
getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ PHOTO button Tripod receptacle Zoom (W/T) lever OPEN switch Swivel handle Battery pack/Memory card cover Internal microphone ⓐ Battery pack release switch Grip belt hook ⓑ...
Page 34: Rear View
REAR VIEW ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ Mode indicator CHG (charging) indicator Jack cover : Record mode (Movie/Photo) : Play mode ⓐ HDMI jack MODE button ⓑ USB jack Recording start/stop button ⓒ DC IN jack ⓓ COMPONENT / AV jack 10_ English...
Page 35 preparation This section provides information on using this HD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initial setup. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REC (Recording start/stop) button Display ( ) button Skip (...
Page 36 Installing the button type battery (CR2025) in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counter clockwise (as indicated with (~) mark) using your ﬁ ngernail or a coin to open it. • The battery holder opens. 2. Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive (+) terminal facing down and press it ﬁ...
Page 37: Holding The Hd Camcorder
preparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and you use excessive force to insert your hand, the hand strap WARNING hook of the camcorder may be damaged.
Page 38: Charging The Battery Pack
HD camcorder. Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers because, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁ re or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occuring due to using unapproved batteries. 14_ English...
Page 39 preparation Charging the battery pack 1. Press the Power ( ) button for about 1 second to turn off the power and close the LCD screen. 2. Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. 3.
Page 40: Battery Level Display
Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery level STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] State Message 9999 indicator Fully charged 30~50% used 50~75% used <Battery level display> 75~90% used 90~97% used Exhausted (ﬂ...
Page 41 110 min approx. 130 min • Measured times shown above are based on model HMX-H105BN. (Times for HMX-H100N/HMX-H104BN/HMX-H106SN are almost the same). • The time is only for reference. Tables showed above are measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use.
Page 42 • We recommend only using the original battery pack that signiﬁcant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating and reaches the end of its life, please contact your local environmental conditions.
Page 43: Basic Hd Camcorder Operation
preparation BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power ( ) button and MODE button. Turning the HD camcorder on and off 1. Open the LCD screen to turn the camcorder on. •...
Page 44: Setting The Operating Modes
Switching to Sleep mode • This function works only in Play mode. • The camcorder switches to Sleep mode automatically when the LCD screen is closed and a video cable is not connected to TV. • If there is no operation for 20 minutes after the camcorder has entered the sleep mode once, the power is turned off automatically.
Page 45: Screen Indicators
preparation SCREEN INDICATORS Movie and Photo record mode Record mode ( Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / z (Recording)) / STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] Self timer* 1Sec/24Hr 9999 Time counter (movie recording time) ( Time Lapse REC * ( Warning indicators and messages Remaining recordable time ( F1.8 Memory Full...
Page 46 Movie play mode Movie play mode Operating status (play/pause) / Highlight view File name (ﬁ le number) 00:00:20 / 00:10:00 100_0001 Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM Battery information (remaining battery level) Movie image quality, Movie image resolution Memory Full Date/Time...
Page 47 preparation Photo play mode Photo play mode Slide show / Playback zoom File name (ﬁ le number) 1 / 12 100_0001 Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) Battery information (remaining battery level) Photo image resolution Date/Time...
Page 48: Switching The Information Display Mode
USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch the information display on/off-screen modes by pressing the Display ( ) button. • Pressing the Display ( ) button toggles the screen indicators on or off. •...
Page 49: Initial Setting: Time Zone, Date And Time & Osd Language
preparation INITIAL SETTING: TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. • To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time. Setting the time zone and date/time for the ﬁ rst time Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the ﬁ...
Page 50 • On charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the power is off. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.
Page 51: Before Recording
before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) • You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. • You can use SD or SDHC cards on your HD camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) •...
Page 52 INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN switch to the left as shown in the ﬁ gure. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks. •...
Page 53: Recordable Time And Number Of Images
Approx. 9999 Approx. 9999 Approx. 9999 • The above tables are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use. • The higher the resolution and quality settings, the more memory is used. • The compression rate increases when choosing lower quality settings.
Page 54: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD • You can use a SD and SDHC cards. (SD cards up to 2GB are supported.) • MultiMediaCards(MMC) and MMCplus cards are not supported. • On this HD camcorder, you can use memory cards of the following capacity: 1GB ~ 32GB. •...
Page 55 • Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it. Notes on use • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity.
Page 56: Recording Movie Images
recording • Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. • This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo record mode. You can easily record movies or photos in the same mode without having to change it. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES •...
Page 57 • Movie images are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format. • Eject the battery pack when you have ﬁnished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For on-screen information display, see page 21. • For approximate recording time, see page 29. •...
Page 58: Taking Photo Images
recording TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You can take photo images in Record mode only. ¬page 20 1. Open the LCD screen and then the HD camcorder is powered on automatically. ¬page 19 • You can also turn the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button.
Page 59 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • The EASY Q function is only available with the Record mode. ¬page 20 • With the EASY Q function, most of the HD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments. 1.
Page 60 recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) • This function works only in Record mode. ¬page 20 • You can record still images on the storage media during recording movie image. 1. Press the Recording start/stop button. •...
Page 61 ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and digital zoom with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on the LCD panel. To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel.) To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever towards W (wide angle).
Page 62 recording SETTING THE ANTI-SHAKE (OIS: OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER) This function works only in Record mode. ¬page 20 • STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] • Anti-shake (OIS) is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking 9999 movements produced when ﬁ lming hand-held. Anti-shake (OIS) provides a more stable image when: - Recording with deep zooming - Recording a close up picture of a small object...
Page 63: Flash Mode
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ). ¬page 20 • This function works only in Record mode ( • You can take natural looking ﬂ ash photo images with appropriate illumination using the built-in ﬂ ash, whether they are night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. Press the Flash ( ) button.
Page 64: Capturing Still Images During Movie Images Playback
recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused. •...
Page 65: Changing The Playback Mode
playback You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. •...
Page 66: Playing Movie Images
PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can ﬁ nd a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views. • You can also use the playback related buttons on the remote control. ¬page 43 1.
Page 67: Various Playback Operations
playback Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Play and Pause functions alternate when you touch the Playback ( )/Pause ( ) tab 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 100-0001 during playback. Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback. •...
Page 68 Slow playback • Touching the Reverse slow ( ) tab / Forward slow ( ) tab while paused will play the 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 movie reverse/forward at the x1/2, x1/4 and x1/8 speed. 100-0001 • You can play the movie forward at the x1/2, x1/4 and x1/8 speed by using the Slow ( button on the remote control.
Page 69: Viewing Photo Images
playback VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can play back and view photo images recorded on the storage media. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( •...
Page 70: To View A Slide Show
To view a slide show You can enjoy a slide show with the background music. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab in the thumbnail index view or single image display mode. • The menu will appear. Slide Show Start 2.
Page 71: Zooming During Photo Playback
playback Zooming during photo playback You can magnify the playback photo image from the original size. Magniﬁ cation can be adjusted with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on LCD panel. 1. Touch the image you want to magnify. 2.
Page 72: Connecting To A Tv
connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Before connecting to a TV • Depending on your TV and cables that are used, the connection method and resolution may differ. •...
Page 73 • Use only the HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. • You can use the Anynet+ function by connecting the HD camcorder to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with the HDMI cable. Refer to the corresponding TV’s user manual for more details.
Page 74 connection Connecting to a normal (standard deﬁ nition) TV (16:9/4:3) • This connection is used when downconverting recorded HD-quality images to SD-quality images for playback. • When playing back HD-quality (1920x1080 or 1280x720) movie images on a SDTV, the images are downconverted to 720x480 standard deﬁ...
Page 75: Viewing On A Tv Screen
Viewing on a TV screen ). ¬page 20 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( • You can also turn the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button.
Page 76 connection DUBBING IMAGES FROM THE CAMCORDER TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER • You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. • Refer to “editing movie images” to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this HD camcorder.
Page 77: Using The Menu Items
using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more efﬁ ciently by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customize your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings.
Page 78 Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Record mode. STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] When using Menu ( ) tab: 9999 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2.
Page 79: Menu Items
using the menu items MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. : Possible : Not possible Recording menu items ( Operating mode Default value Page Movie ( )/ Photo ( z / z iSCENE...
Page 80: Playback Menu Items
Playback menu items ( Movie ( Operating mode Photo ( Default value Page Play Option Play All Highlight Playlist 97~98 Delete Protect Copy * Divide Edit Combine File Info Slide Show Start Interval 1Sec Slide Show Option Effect Music Print Mark (DPOF) (memory card only) •...
Page 81 using the menu items Setting menu items ( Default value Page Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off 5 Min Quick On STBY 5 Min Remote PC Software USB Connect Mass Storage HDMI TV Out Auto Analog TV Out Component 1080i HDMI TV Connect Guide Component...
Page 82 QUICK MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in quick menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. : Possible : Not possible Recording menu items Operating mode Default value Page Movie ( ) / Photo ( z / z Storage Memory...
Page 83 using the menu items RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie and photo image recording. SCENE ( This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording. You can also specify one of the following modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of ﬁlming.
Page 84: Video Resolution
• You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto mode. • This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode. • When you specify “Aperture:Manual” or “Shutter:Manual,” the iSCENE mode is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( •...
Page 85 using the menu items Video Quality ( • You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded. • Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 29. On-screen Settings Contents display Super Fine Records in the highest quality. Fine Records in the high quality. Normal Records in the normal quality.
Page 86: Photo Sharpness
Photo Sharpness ( This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after it is shot. On-screen Settings Contents display Normal The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing. Soft Smoothes the edges of photo images. The edges of the image are emphasized so it can be clearly viewed but a noise can Sharp be generated.
Page 87 using the menu items Setting white balance manually: White thick 1. Touch “Custom WB.” paper • The “ Set White Balance” indicator is displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it ﬁ lls the screen. •...
Page 88 Aperture ( The aperture stop of a lens can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. This is similar to the way the pupil of the human eyes reacts to bright light. On-screen Settings Contents display This option automatically adjusts aperture value (F-Number) according to the Auto...
Page 89 using the menu items Shutter ( The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. On-screen Settings Contents display Auto The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. None Shutter speed can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, Manual...
Page 90 Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed Conditions The shutter speed is ﬁxed at 1/60 second. Color bands that appear when focusing on a 1/60 TV screen become narrower. The shutter speed is ﬁxed at 1/100 second. Indoor sports such as basketball. 1/100 The ﬂickering that occurs when shooting under a ﬂorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
Page 91 using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions.
Page 92: Back Light
Back Light ( When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. On-screen Settings Contents display Disables the function. None • Backlight compensation is executed. • Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Back lighting inﬂuences recording when the subject is darker than the background: •...
Page 93 using the menu items Focus ( The HD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the HD camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. On-screen Settings Contents...
Page 94 Touch Pointing STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel. 9999 1. Touch “Focus” Š “Touch Point.” 2. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. 3.
Page 95 using the menu items Digital Effect ( The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 4 different digital effect options.
Page 96 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. On-screen Settings Contents display Disables the function. None As soon as you start recording, it will fade in.
Page 97 using the menu items Tele Macro ( • This function is used to record a distant subject that is approaching. • The effective focal distance in the Tele macro mode is between 1 cm (0.4 inches) and 50 cm (19.7 inches). On-screen Settings Contents...
Page 98: Wind Cut
Wind Cut ( You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. If “Wind Cut: On” is set, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback. •...
Page 99 using the menu items Self Timer ( When you use the self timer function, recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. On-screen Settings Contents display None Disable the function. Recording begins automatically in 10 seconds by pressing the Recording start/stop 10 Sec or PHOTO button.
Page 100: Time Lapse Rec
Time Lapse REC ( • Time Lapse REC records still images at speciﬁ c intervals you can set and plays them as one movie ﬁ le. • This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming ﬂ owers, etc. On-screen Settings Contents...
Page 101 Example of Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC records image frames at the predeﬁ ned Total time for recording interval over the total recording time to produce a time- Recording interval lapse video. Timeline Time Lapse REC is useful for ﬁ lming in the following situations: •...
Page 102: Quick View
using the menu items Quick View ( This function enables you to check the just recorded movie or photo without switching to the play mode. On-screen Settings Contents display Disable the function. None You can review the recording immediately in STBY mode. None Using the Quick View STBY...
Page 103: Play Option
Guideline ( • Guideline displays certain patterns on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images. • The HD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. On-screen Settings Contents display Disable the function. None Enables you to center the subject for proper recording.
Page 104: Slide Show Option
using the menu items Highlight ( Shows a section of recorded movie images at random according to the total play time and number of ﬁ les. Time Recorded Highlight Playback Time On-screen Settings Contents Less than 4 sec. Full playback display 4 to 30 sec.
Page 105: Storage Info
You can view the used space, available space, and the recordable time on the memory card. • The memory card’s information appears by touching “Storage Info.” Memory (HMX-H100N only) • When you format the built-in memory or memory card, a minimum of 40 MB is Used: 41.7MB Free: 29.8GB...
Page 106 • A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted. ¬page 30 • Format does not perform if the battery is low. We recommend using the AC power adaptor when formatting. • The memory card format is executed by touching “Format.” (HMX-H100N only) File No.
Page 107: Time Zone
Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Settings Contents On-screen display • The clock will be used according to your setting on the “Date/Time Set” menu. Home None • Select it when using this camcorder for the ﬁrst time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting.
Page 108 using the menu items Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. ¬page 25 Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings Contents On-screen display 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. 2009/01/01 JAN/01/2009 Displays the date in the order of month, day and year.
Page 109: Lcd Brightness
Date/Time Display You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen. • Before you use the “Date/Time Display” function, you must set the date and time. ¬page 25 Settings Contents On-screen display Current date and time information is not displayed. None Date Displays the current date.
Page 110 using the menu items Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off. On-screen Settings Contents display Disables the function. None When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. None • The beep sound is off when recording in movie mode. •...
Page 111: Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off You can set the HD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes. On-screen Settings Contents display The HD camcorder does not turn off automatically. None For power saving purposes, the HD camcorder will automatically turn off if there is no 5 Min None operation for 5 minutes.
Page 112 using the menu items Remote This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the HD camcorder. On-screen Settings Contents display Disable the function. None The ( ) indicator appears when you use the remote control. You can control the HD camcorder with the remote control.
Page 113: Usb Connect
USB Connect Using the USB cable, you can connect your HD camcorder to a PC to copy your movie images and photo images from the storage media, or to a printer to print your photo images. Settings Contents On-screen display Mass Storage Connect to a PC.
Page 114 using the menu items TV Connect Guide Shows information on cables and jacks used to connect the camcorder to a TV. On-screen Settings Contents display HDMI Select this when you want to know how to connect an HDMI cable to a TV. None Select this when you want to know how to connect a component (Y/P , Audio...
Page 115: Rec Lamp
REC Lamp You can turn the recording indicator on or off that lights during video or photo recording. On-screen Settings Contents display Disables the function. None Recording indicator is on during recording. None Default Set You can restore menu settings to default (initial settings at the factory) ¬pages 55-58 Initializing the HD camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images.
Page 116 • The Demo is not available if Auto Power Off is set to 5min. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. You can use the Anynet+ function by connecting the HD camcorder to an Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable and by setting “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)”...
Page 117: Dividing A Movie Image
editing movie images You can edit recorded movie images in various ways. Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low. DIVIDING A MOVIE IMAGE • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need.
Page 118 To delete a movie image you no longer need ) tab Š “Delete.” 1. Touch the Menu ( Play Option Highlight 2. Touch “Select Files” 1 / 2 Playlist • Touch a desired movie image to select it for deletion. Delete •...
Page 119: Combining Two Movie Images
editing movie images COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can combine two different movie images. Protect 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD) tab or SD Movie ( SD) tab. Copy •...
Page 120: Playlist
PLAYLIST What’s a “Playlist?” The playlist is created by gathering your favorite recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, it will consume little of the storage capacity. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased.
Page 121: Creating The Playlist
editing movie images Creating the playlist • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 Storage Highlight Playlist • You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will Delete Edit File Info...
Page 122 Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to the desired positions. 1. Touch “Playlist” Š “HD” or “SD” (arranging playlist according to movie resolution) Š ) tab Š “Arrange.” Menu ( 2.
Page 123: Protection From Accidental Erasure
image management This chapter describes information about movie or photo ﬁ le management tools such as protection, deletion, and copy. Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 •...
Page 124: Deleting Images
DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can erase the images recorded on the storage media. • An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD) tab, SD Movie ( SD) tab, or Photo ( ) tab.
Page 125: Copying Images
image management COPYING IMAGES (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) • This function works only in Play mode. ¬page 20 • You can copy images between the built-in memory and a memory card. Protect • Images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original images in the source Copy storage.
Page 126: Dpof Print Setting
printing photo images You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • Print Mark (DPOF) can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card. •...
Page 127: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
Setting the number of copies to print 1 / 12 100_0001 • You can set the number of prints in the single display view only. • Select the photo image to print in the single display mode, and touch the Menu ( tab Š...
Page 128: Pictbridge Menu
printing photo images Setting the number of copies to print 1 / 12 100_0001 Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to select the number of prints. • If the image moves to the previous or next, the number of copies is reset. To cancel print setting Touch the Return ( ) tab on the screen.
Page 129: Using A Computer
Using a computer This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time. CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type ﬁ...
Page 130: What You Can Do With A Windows Computer
Using a computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer via the USB cable. Main Functions • By using the built-in ‘Intelli-studio’ editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations. - Playing back recorded videos or photos.
Page 131: Using The Intelli-Studio Program
Intelli-studio program in My Computer and run iStudio.exe. • When a USB cable is connected, if you have EmoDio (Samsung’s MP3 player software) installed on your computer, the EmoDio software may load ﬁ rst. To disconnect the USB cable After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following ways: 1.
Page 132 Using a computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are display in the main window. Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC. Slide show of the photo ﬁ les from the PC. Playback of the video ﬁ...
Page 133 Step 3. Playing back videos (or photos) • You can play back recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. ¬page 107 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according to the selected source.
Page 134 Using a computer Other functions with the Intelli-studio Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by double-clicking the program icon on the desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC. 2. Click “Import Folder” to import the video or photo ﬁ les from your PC. 3.
Page 135 Installing Intelli-studio application on the Windows computer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer.
Page 136: Using As A Removable Storage Device
(HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) ¬page 27 4. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. ¬page 107 • The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.
Page 137 Using a computer Structure of folders and ﬁ les on the storage media • The folder and ﬁ le structure for storage media is as follows: • Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or ﬁ le name. It may not be playable. •...
Page 138: Image Format
Image format Movie image • Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The ﬁ le extension is “.MP4.” • The image size is 1920X1080(HD), 1280x720(HD), or 720x480(SD). ¬page 60 Photo image • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The ﬁ le extension is “.JPG.” •...
Page 139: Cautions When Storing
maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Your HD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulﬁll any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. •...
Page 140 • Copy the recorded ﬁles to your PC. Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage.) • A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly. Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents.
Page 141 Remove from your camcorder when not in use, as these components may use current even when switched off. • We recommended only using genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder. Using generic non-Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
Page 142: Using Your Hd Camcorder Abroad
USING YOUR HD CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. • Before using your HD camcorder abroad, check the following items. • Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Page 143: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Informs that... Action The battery pack is almost discharged. •...
Page 144 Message Icon Informs that... Action The memory card cannot be • Insert the proper memory card that has a Unknown Error recognized in cases of Card Error, Not supported ﬁle format. Formatted or Not Supported Card. The memory card has some problem Card Error •...
Page 145 troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that... Action File editing functions can not be • Delete unnecessary ﬁles on the storage media. Not enough free space in performed because there is not enough • Back-up ﬁles to PC or another storage media Memory.
Page 146 When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running. Note before sending your camcorder for repair. • If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG for your nearest Samsung authorized service center. •...
Page 147: Symptoms And Solutions
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution • The battery pack may not be installed on your HD camcorder. Insert a battery pack to the HD camcorder.
Page 148 Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution • It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice The TV screen or LCD display has distorted versa. For more details, see the display speciﬁcation. images. ¬page 51 Unknown image appears on the LCD •...
Page 149 troubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution When recording a subject illuminated by • This is not a malfunction. bright light, a vertical line appears. When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen • This is not a malfunction. becomes red or black for an instant. During recording, the date/time does not •...
Page 150 Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ¬page 28 • Memory card functions are not operable. • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ¬page 82 Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card, if any.
Page 151 troubleshooting Playback on your HD camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution • Image ﬁles recorded using another device may not be played on your HD Playback (Play/Pause) function does not camcorder. work. Check out the memory card compatibility. ¬page 30 • Photo images stored on a storage media •...
Page 152 Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI • You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. cable. • The Component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e.
Page 153 troubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution • Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected. The image or sound on your camcorder • If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi-speed USB is not played on your computer properly.
Page 154 Menu Symptom Explanation/Solution • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode. • Menu, quick menu, and Flash ( ) button cannot be used in EASY Q mode. • The following functions cannot be used during video recording: “Video Resolution,”...
Page 155 Model names: HMX-H100N/HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4.1” CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max: 3.05M pixels / Effective: 2.89M pixels) Lens F1.8 10x (Optical), 10x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal length 3.3~33mm...
Page 156 SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the speciﬁed warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
Page 157 If you 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 RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and...

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