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Samsung HMX-H1000P User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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 HMX-H100P/HMX-H1000P/ HMX-H1000P/ HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/ HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/ HMX-H106SP/ HMX-H1062SP...
  • Page 2 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 3 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 4: 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 5: Important Information On Use

    • The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
  • Page 6 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 7: 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. Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Do not disassemble the Means that there is a potential product.
  • Page 8 If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode.
  • Page 9 precautions when using CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This will especially shorten the operation range of the remote control which uses infrared rays.
  • Page 10 Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. x_ English Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER PREPARATION BEFORE RECORDING What’s included with your HD camcorder Front & left view Right & top / bottom view Rear view Using the remote control Holding the HD camcorder Charging the battery pack Basic HD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the Display (...
  • Page 12 RECORDING PLAYBACK CONNECTION USING THE MENU ITEMS 02_ English 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 Changing the playback mode...
  • Page 13 contents EDITING MOVIE IMAGES IMAGE MANAGEMENT PRINTING PHOTO IMAGES USING A COMPUTER Dividing a movie image Combining two movie images Playlist Protection from accidental erasure 100 Deleting images 101 Copying images (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/ HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP only) 102 DPOF print setting 103 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer 105 Checking your computer type 106 What you can do with a Windows computer 107 Using the Intelli-studio programme...
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 115 Maintenance 116 Additional information INFORMATION 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 119 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 131 Specifications POWER SOURCES (UNITED KINGDOM ONLY) 04_ English...

  • Page 15: 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 • Charging the battery pack. • Setting the date/time and the OSD language. pages 25-26 •...
  • Page 16 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 files to YouTube or Flickr. Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube or Flickr •...
  • Page 17 • 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 18 FRONT & LEFT VIEW Built-in flash Remote control sensor Lens Recording indicator Built-in speaker Power ( ) button Display ( ) button Be careful not to cover the lens during recording. WARNING 08_ English EASY Q button Anti-Shake (OIS) ( ) button Flash ( ) button...

  • Page 19: Right & Top / Bottom View

    getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW PHOTO button Zoom (W/T) lever Swivel handle Internal microphone Grip belt hook Grip belt Be careful not to cover the internal microphone during recording. WARNING ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ Tripod receptacle OPEN switch Battery pack/Memory card cover...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    REAR VIEW ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ Mode indicator : Record mode (Movie/Photo) : Play mode MODE button Recording start/stop button 10_ English CHG (charging) indicator Jack cover ⓐ ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ HDMI jack USB jack DC IN jack COMPONENT / AV jack...

  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    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 The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the HD camcorder.
  • Page 22 Installing the button type battery (CR2025) in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counter clockwise (as indicated with ( ) mark) using your fingernail 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 firmly until you hear a locking sound.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occuring due to using unapproved batteries. 14_ English...
  • Page 25 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 26: Battery Level Display

    Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery level indicator Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the battery pack as soon as possible. The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds. Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature.
  • Page 27 IA-BP85NF or IA-BP85ST approx. 110 min Continuous recording time approx. 90 min approx. 110 min measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature Playback time approx. 120 min approx. 130 min (77 °F). As the environmental temperature 77 °F).
  • Page 28 • We recommend only using the original battery pack 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 29: Basic Hd Camcorder Operation

    preparation BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power ( Turning the HD camcorder on and off 1. Open the LCD screen to turn the camcorder on. • The lens opens automatically when the camcorder is powered on.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Screen Indicators

    preparation SCREEN INDICATORS STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 1Sec/24Hr 9999 F1.8 Memory Full +0.5 01/JAN/2009 00:00 S.1/50 • The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 32GB (built-in memory). • The above screen is an example: It is different from the actual display. •...
  • Page 32 00:00:20 / 00:10:00 100_0001 01/JAN/2009 00:00 Memory Full 22_ English Movie play mode Movie play mode Operating status (play/pause) / Highlight view File name (file number) Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) Battery information (remaining battery level) Movie image quality, Movie image resolution Date/Time Play related function tab (skip/search/playback/...
  • Page 33 preparation Photo play mode Photo play mode Slide show / Playback zoom File name (file number) 1 / 12 100_0001 Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) 01/JAN/2009 00:00 Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) Battery information (remaining battery level) Photo image resolution Date/Time...

  • Page 34: Using The Lcd Screen

    USING THE DISPLAY ( 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. • If the HD camcorder has warning information, a warning message will appear even when the screen indicator display is set to off.

  • Page 35: 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 first time Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Osd Language

    • 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 37: Before Recording

    before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA • 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 38 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 figure. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal portion is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.

  • Page 39: Recordable Time And Number Of Images

    Approx. 1251 1920x1080 Approx. 2346 • 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 40: 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 41 • 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 42: 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 43 • 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 44: Taking Photo Images

    recording TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You can take photo images in Record mode only. 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 ( •...

  • Page 45: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode)

    RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • The EASY Q function is only available with the Record mode. • With the EASY Q function, most of the HD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments. 1.
  • Page 46 recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) • This function works only in Record mode. • You can record still images on the storage media during recording movie image. 1. Press the Recording start/stop button. • The recording ( ) indicator will display, and recording will start. 2.
  • Page 47 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 48: Setting The Anti-Shake (Ois: Optical Image Stabilizer)

    recording SETTING THE ANTI-SHAKE (OIS: OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER) • This function works only in Record mode. • Anti-shake (OIS) is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking movements produced when filming 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 49: Flash Mode

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH • This function works only in Record mode ( • You can take natural looking flash photo images with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash, whether they are night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. Press the Flash ( ) button.

  • Page 50: Capturing Still Images During Movie Images Playback

    recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. • 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 51: 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 52: Playing Movie Images

    PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. • You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views. • You can also use the playback related buttons on the remote control. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( •...

  • Page 53: Various Playback Operations

    playback Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Play and Pause functions alternate when you touch the Playback ( during playback. Touch the Return ( • You can do the same operation by using the remote control. ( Search playback •...
  • Page 54 Slow playback • Touching the Reverse slow ( movie reverse/forward at the x1/2, x1/4 and x1/8 speed. x1/2, x1/4 and x1/8 speed. • 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 55: Viewing Photo Images

    playback VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. • 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 56: 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. 2. Touch “Slide Show Start.” •...

  • Page 57: Zooming During Photo Playback

    playback Zooming during photo playback You can magnify the playback photo image from the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on LCD panel. 1. Touch the image you want to magnify. 2. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). •...

  • Page 58: 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 • The connection method and resolution may differ, depending on your TV and cables that are used. •...
  • Page 59 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 60 connection Connecting to a normal (standard definition) 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 720x576 standard definition images.

  • Page 61: Viewing On A Tv Screen

    Viewing on a TV screen 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 ( 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. •...
  • Page 62 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 63: Using The Menu Items

    using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more efficiently 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 64 Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Record mode. When using Menu ( ) tab: 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2. Touch “White Balance.” •...

  • Page 65: 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. Recording menu items ( Operating mode Movie ( iSCENE Video Resolution Video Quality Quality Photo Resolution Photo Sharpness White Balance Aperture...

  • Page 66: Playback Menu Items

    Playback menu items ( Operating mode Play Option Highlight Playlist Delete Protect Copy * Divide Edit Combine File Info Slide Show Start Interval Slide Show Option Effect Music Print Mark (DPOF) (memory card only) • Items marked with are available only with (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/ HMX-H1062SP models.
  • Page 67 using the menu items Setting menu items ( Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On STBY Remote PC Software USB Connect HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out HDMI TV Connect Guide Component Composite TV Display REC Lamp Default Set Language Demo Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

  • Page 68: Quick Menu Items

    QUICK MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in quick menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items Operating mode Movie ( Storage iSCENE Resolution Focus Playback menu items Operating mode Movie ( Storage Highlight Playlist...

  • Page 69: Recording Menu Items

    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 70: 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 When you specify “Aperture:Manual” or “Shutter:Manual,” the iSCENE mode is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( •...

  • Page 71: Video Quality

    using the menu items Video Quality ( • You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded. • Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 29. Settings Super Fine Records in the highest quality. Fine Records in the high quality. Normal Records in the normal quality.

  • Page 72: Photo Sharpness

    Photo Sharpness ( This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after it is shot. Settings 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 73 using the menu items Setting white balance manually: 1. Touch “Custom WB.” • The “ Set White Balance” indicator is displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen. • Use an object that is not transparent. •...
  • Page 74 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. Settings This option automatically adjusts aperture value (F-Number) according to the Auto environmental light conditions.
  • Page 75 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. Settings Auto The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, Manual 1/4000, or 1/10000.
  • Page 76 Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second. Colour bands that appear when focusing on a 1/50 TV screen become narrower. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120 second. Indoor sports such as basketball. 1/120 The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
  • Page 77 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 78: Back Light

    Back Light ( When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Settings Disables the function. • Backlight compensation is executed. • Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background: •...
  • Page 79 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. Settings In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to Auto...
  • Page 80 Touch Pointing Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel. 1. Touch “Focus” “Touch Point.” 2. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) tab or Return ( 3. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point. In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
  • Page 81 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 82 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. Settings Disables the function. As soon as you start recording, it will fade in. When the recording is done, it will fade out.

  • Page 83: Tele Macro

    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). Settings Disables the function.

  • Page 84: 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 85 using the menu items Self Timer ( When you use the self timer function, recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. Settings Disable the function. Recording begins automatically in 10 seconds by pressing the Recording start/stop 10 Sec or PHOTO button. Self timer recording 1.

  • Page 86: Time Lapse Rec

    Time Lapse REC ( • Time Lapse REC records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one movie file. Time Lapse REC records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one movie file. •...
  • Page 87 Example of Time Lapse REC Total time for recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media (a video clip of Time Lapse REC) 00:00:20 / 00:20:00 100-0001 1 / 2 (The Time Lapse movie (The Time Lapse movie file appears with the Time Lapse REC ( ) icon.)

  • Page 88: 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. Settings Disable the function. You can review the recording immediately in STBY mode. Using the Quick View 1.

  • Page 89: 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. Settings Disable the function. Enables you to centre the subject for proper recording. Enables you to place the subject within a safety zone which prevents it being cut when editing in the 4:3 for left and right and 2.35:1 for top and bottom.

  • Page 90: 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 files. Settings Shows a section of the videos that Recent were created within the last 24 hours.

  • Page 91: Storage Info

    SETTING MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, video output, and display settings of the HD camcorder. Storage Type (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP 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.
  • Page 92 using the menu items Format You can use the “Format” function to completely delete all files and options on the storage media, including protected files. Settings Memory You can format the built-in memory. Card You can format the memory card. •...

  • Page 93: Time Zone

    Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Settings • The clock will be used according to your setting on the “Date/Time Set” menu. Home • Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting.
  • Page 94 using the menu items Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. JAN/01/2009 Displays the date in the order of month, day and year.

  • Page 95: 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. Settings Current date and time information is not displayed. Date Displays the current date.
  • Page 96 using the menu items Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off. Settings Disables the function. When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. • The beep sound is off when recording in movie mode. •...

  • Page 97: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off You can set the HD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes. Settings The HD camcorder does not turn off automatically. For power saving purposes, the HD camcorder will automatically turn off if there is no 5 Min operation for 5 minutes.
  • Page 98 using the menu items Remote This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the HD camcorder. Settings Disable the function. The ( ) indicator appears when you use the remote control. You can control the HD camcorder with the remote control. PC Software •...

  • Page 99: 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 Mass Storage Connect to a PC. PictBridge Connect to a PictBridge printer.
  • Page 100 using the menu items TV Connect Guide Shows information on cables and jacks used to connect the camcorder to a TV. Settings HDMI Select this when you want to know how to connect an HDMI cable to a TV. Select this when you want to know how to connect a component (Y/P Component L/R) cable to TV.

  • Page 101: Rec Lamp

    REC Lamp You can turn the recording indicator on or off that lights during video or photo recording. Settings Disables the function. Recording indicator is on during recording. Default Set You can restore menu settings to default (initial settings at the factory) Initializing the HD camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images.
  • Page 102 • 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 103: 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. • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need.
  • Page 104 To delete a movie image you no longer need 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Delete.” 2. Touch “Select Files” • Touch a desired movie image to select it for deletion. • The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images. Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for deletion (the ( ) indicator appears on image) or not (the ( ) indicator is removed from image).

  • Page 105: Combining Two Movie Images

    editing movie images COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. • You can combine two different movie images. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD) tab or SD Movie ( SD) tab. • The thumbnail index view appears accordingly. 2.
  • Page 106 PLAYLIST What’s a “Playlist?” The playlist is created by gathering your favourite 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 107: Creating The Playlist

    editing movie images Creating the playlist • This function works only in Play mode. • You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the storage capacity.
  • Page 108 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” “HD” or “SD” (arranging playlist according to movie resolution) Menu ( ) tab “Arrange.”...

  • Page 109: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    image management This chapter describes information about movie or photo file 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 110: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. • 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 ( 2.
  • Page 111 image management COPYING IMAGES (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP only) • This function works only in Play mode. • You can copy images between the built-in memory and a memory card. • Images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original images in the source storage.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer

    Setting the number of copies to print • 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 ( “Print Mark (DPOF)” prints).

  • Page 114: Pictbridge Menu

    printing photo images Setting the number of copies to print Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( • 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 115: 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 first.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Using The Intelli-Studio Programme

    Intelli-studio programme 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 first. To disconnect the USB cable After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following ways: 1.
  • Page 118 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. 108_ English Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favourite on the PC. Slide show of the photo files from the PC. Playback of the video files from the PC.
  • Page 119 Step 3. Playing back videos (or photos) • You can play back recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio programme. 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 120 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 programme by double-clicking the programme icon on the desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC. 2. Click “Import Folder” to import the video or photo files from your PC. 3.
  • Page 121 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 122: Using As A Removable Storage Device

    27 4. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. • The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB. • Select “Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer” and click “OK.”...
  • Page 123 Using a computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows: • Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. •...

  • Page 124: Image Format

    Image format Movie image • Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is “.MP4.” • The image size is 1920X1080 (HD), 1280x720 (HD), or 720x576 (SD). Photo image • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.” •...

  • Page 125: 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 126: Additional Information

    • 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 127 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 128: Using Your Hd Camcorder Abroad

    USING YOUR HD CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and colour 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 129: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, 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 Low Battery Storage media Message Icon...
  • Page 130 Message Icon Unknown Error Card Error Not Formatted Not Supported Format Not Supported Card Low speed card. Please record a lower Resolution. Recording Message Icon Write Error Release the EASY.Q Recovering Data… Activate remote control. Number of video files is full.
  • Page 131 troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Not enough free space in Memory. Not enough free space in Card. Read Error Message Icon Fail Printer Connecting Fail USB Connecting Ink Error Paper Error Informs that... File editing functions can not be performed because there is not enough free space in the built-in memory.
  • Page 132 Note before sending your camcorder for repair. • If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. • Depending on the problem, the built-in memory may need to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted.

  • Page 133: Symptoms And Solutions

    If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The HD camcorder does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
  • Page 134 Displays Symptom The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images. Unknown image appears on the LCD screen. Unknown indicator appears on the screen. The afterimage remains on the LCD screen. The image on the LCD screen looks dark. Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording.
  • Page 135 troubleshooting Symptom When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, a vertical line appears. When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. During recording, the date/time does not display. You cannot record a photo image.
  • Page 136 Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable. Image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the memory card. The data file name is not indicated correctly. Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. The image appears too bright or flickering, or changes in colour.
  • Page 137 troubleshooting Playback on your HD camcorder Symptom Playback (Play/Pause) function does not work. Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size. Playback is interrupted unexpectedly. Playback on other devices (TV, etc) Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound from the connected device.
  • Page 138 Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc) Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub correctly using the Component/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable. Printouts cannot be made using a PictBridge printer. Connecting to a computer Symptom The computer does not recognise your HD camcorder.
  • Page 139 troubleshooting Symptom The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly. The playback screen is paused or distorted. Overall operations Symptom The date and time are incorrect. The camcorder does not turn on, or does not operate by pressing any button.
  • Page 140 Menu Symptom Menu items are grayed out. 130_ English 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 141 specifications Model names: HMX-H100P/HMX-H1000P/HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP HMX-H100P/HMX-H1000P/HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP System Video signal 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 Filter diameter...
  • Page 142 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
  • Page 143 SAMSUNG world wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
  • Page 144 RoHS 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(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

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