Samsung HMX-S16BN User Manual
Samsung HMX-S16BN User Manual

Samsung HMX-S16BN User Manual

High definition digital camcorder
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High Defi nition Digital Camcorder
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual High Defi nition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN...
  • Page 2: Key Features Of Your Full Hd Camcorder

    Equipped with SSD (Solid State Drive) internal memory Photos in 10 million pixels (HMX-S15/S16 only) Featured by Samsung’s pixel rising technology, it reproduces a high definition This camcorder is equipped with an internal still image in great color reproduction. You SSD flash memory.
  • Page 3 Self-Decision on Situation! Smart Auto This camcorder automatically recognizes a recording condition and optimizes itself to the scene, which enables a novice to make a quick recording. Catch the sound! Video at a Glance! Internal Zooming Microphone iVIEW, Storyboard Printing Equipped with the internal zooming You get a quick overview of your video and microphone, it can capture the sound...
  • Page 4 before reading this user manual 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 product.
  • Page 5: Important Information On Use

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung The following terms are used in this Camcorder. Please read this user manual manual: carefully before you use the camcorder and • ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 6 • All the trade names and registered Samsung shall not be responsible for trademarks mentioned in this manual or compensation for damages due to the other documentation provided with your loss of recorded contents.
  • Page 7 important safety instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous CAUTION voltage consisting a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock is present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that there are CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 8 important safety instructions 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static 16.
  • Page 9 23. OVERLOADING: 28. SAFETY CHECK: Do not overload wall outlets and extension Upon completion of any service or repairs to cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician shock. to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.
  • Page 10 However, there is no guarantee that interference will 1-800-Samsung (7267864) not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be...
  • Page 11 safety information 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. Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble the This precaution must be kept.
  • Page 12 When cleaning the AC adaptor, immediately and request service Keep the power-cord unplugged unplug the power-cord. There is from a Samsung service center. when not in use or during lightning a risk of malfunction or electric There is a risk of fire or personal storms.
  • Page 13 CAUTION Do not use the camcorder on a Do not press the surface of the Do not drop or expose the camcorder, tripod (not supplied) in a place LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp battery, AC adaptor or other accessories where it is subject to severe object.
  • Page 14 Place the camcorder on a stable Keep important data separately. overheating, fire, explosion, electric surface and a place with ventilation Samsung is not responsible for shock or personal injuries caused by openings . abnormal operation. data loss.
  • Page 15 contents QUICK START GUIDE What’s included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER Location of controls Using the remote control Identifying the screen displays Attaching/detaching the battery GETTING STARTED Charging the battery Checking the battery state BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER Turning your camcorder on/off Switching to the power saving mode Setting the operation modes...
  • Page 16 contents Using back light compensation mode Using the flash Using the manual dial BASIC PLAYBACK Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos USING THE MENU ITEMS Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items iSCENE ADVANCED RECORDING Resolution Slow motion White balance...
  • Page 17 SYSTEM SETTING LCD Brightness LCD Enhancer Guideline Date/Time Display TV Type TV Display HDMI TV Out Auto LCD Off Remote PC Software USB Connect TV Connect guide Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Storage Type (HMX-S15/S16 oniy) Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type...
  • Page 18 contents CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a regular TV Viewing on a TV screen Dubbing to a vcr or dvd/hdd recorder DUBBING VIDEOS Direct printing with a pictbridge printer PRINTING PHOTOS Checking your computer type USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER What you can do with a Windows computer Using the Intelli-studio program...
  • Page 19 quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family.
  • Page 20 quick start guide Recording videos with HD (high defi nition) image quality Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 1. Open the LCD screen. compression technology to realize the 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to clearest video quality. adjust the focus, then press it fully (a 1.
  • Page 21 STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can fi nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen in STBY mode. 2.
  • Page 22 quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC Contents Manager Saved fi les into your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. • A new fi le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.
  • Page 23 The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries.
  • Page 24: Location Of Controls

    getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left Remote control sensor Backlight ( ) button Recording indicator AV jack (Composite) Built-in flash HDMI jack Lens USB jack Manual button/dial Jack cover ( Internal zoom microphone Power ( ) button Flash ( ) button TFT LCD screen (Touch screen)
  • Page 25 Rear/Right/Top/Bottom Memory card cover Recording start/stop button Memory card slot Charging (CHG) indicator MODE button / Mode indicator Jack cover ( : Video mode DC IN jack : Photo mode External microphone (MIC) jack Zoom (W/T) lever Battery release switch PHOTO button Tripod receptacle Built-in speaker...
  • Page 26: Using The Remote Control

    getting to know the camcorder USING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can operate the camcorder at a distance with a remote control. REC (Recording start/stop) button Display ( ) button Skip ( ) button Stop ( ) button MENU button Control ( ) buttons PHOTO button Zoom (W/T) button...
  • Page 27 Lithium battery has a expected lifetime of 5~6 months and it depends on the use time of the remote control. • You can purchase the lithium battery in your nearest Samsung dealer and replace with new one when the remote control does not work due to the low battery. (CR2025 type) •...
  • Page 28: Identifying The Screen Displays

    getting to know the camcorder 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 Video record mode only. •...
  • Page 29 PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Photo record mode only. • Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page Photo record mode Center of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Operating status (focus / recording)/ Self Timer Face Detection frame NO O R...
  • Page 30 getting to know the camcorder PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Video play mode only. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( ) mode. page Video play mode Top of the LCD screen Indicator...

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